Instant VORTEX PLUS User manual

get started

INSTANT®VORTEX™PLUS

DUAL AIR FRYER 8QT

140-3090-01_140-3090-01-0301_IB_VortexPlus_8QTDualAirFry_US_GSG_FINAL.indd 1140-3090-01_140-3090-01-0301_IB_VortexPlus_8QTDualAirFry_US_GSG_FINAL.indd 1 7/14/21 2:57 PM7/14/21 2:57 PM

Get started

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Air Fryer

Parts + accessories

Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.

Remember to recycle!

We designed this packaging with sustainability in mind. Please recycle

everything that can be recycled where you live. Be sure to keep this

Guide, along with the Safety and Warranty insert for reference.

Power Cord (rear)

Air Vents (rear)

Cooking Trays (2)

Lights (inside)

Air Fryer Baskets with

ClearCook baskets

Control Panel

Heating Elements (inside)

140-3090-01_140-3090-01-0301_IB_VortexPlus_8QTDualAirFry_US_GSG_FINAL.indd 2140-3090-01_140-3090-01-0301_IB_VortexPlus_8QTDualAirFry_US_GSG_FINAL.indd 2 7/14/21 2:57 PM7/14/21 2:57 PM

Get started

USING YOUR VORTEX PLUS

Control panel

We’ve designed the control panel to be simple to use and easy to read.

1. Left + Right Basket Status Display

• Cooking temperature

• Cooking time

• Messages

• Error codes

2. Smart Programs

3. Temperature Control

• Increase or decrease cooking

temperature

4. Time Control

• Increase or decrease cooking time

5. Left (1) + Right (2) Basket Selectors

6. Light

7. SyncFinish

• Set separate programs to end at

the same time

8. SyncCook

• Match right and left basket settings

9. Start

10.Cancel

11. Control Panel

78910

140-3090-01_140-3090-01-0301_IB_VortexPlus_8QTDualAirFry_US_GSG_FINAL.indd 3140-3090-01_140-3090-01-0301_IB_VortexPlus_8QTDualAirFry_US_GSG_FINAL.indd 3 7/14/21 2:57 PM7/14/21 2:57 PM

Get started

Turning the sound On/Off

You can set notification sounds to ON or OFF.

• When in Ready or cooking modes, press and hold Time and Temp

for 5 seconds until the display shows Sound On or Sound Off.

Error alerts cannot be turned off.

Choosing the temperature scale

You can display cooking temperature in either Fahrenheit or Celsius.

• When in Ready or Cooking modes, press and hold Temp for

5 seconds until the display shows °F or °C.

Reset Smart Programs to original settings

Reset individual Smart Programs

• Once you’ve selected the Smart Program, press and hold that

Smart Program button for 3 seconds.

The Smart Program’s button blinks and the cooking time and temperature

are restored to the factory default setting.

Reset all Smart Programs

• With the cooker in Ready mode, press and hold the Control Dial

for 3 seconds until the cooker beeps.

All Smart Program cooking times and temperatures are restored to the

factory default setting.

140-3090-01_140-3090-01-0301_IB_VortexPlus_8QTDualAirFry_US_GSG_FINAL.indd 4140-3090-01_140-3090-01-0301_IB_VortexPlus_8QTDualAirFry_US_GSG_FINAL.indd 4 7/14/21 2:57 PM7/14/21 2:57 PM

Get started

INITIAL SET UP

Unpack

1. Remove your new Vortex Plus from the box.

2. Remove all the packaging material from in and around the air fryer.

3. Make sure to remove all the accessories from inside the air fryer.

4. Don’t remove the safety warning stickers or the rating label from

the air fryer.

Clean before use

1. Wipe the interior with a damp cloth. Use a clean, soft cloth to dry.

2. Wash the accessories with hot water and dish soap. Rinse with

warm, clear water and use a soft cloth to dry.

Placement

1. Place your Vortex Plus on a stable, level surface, away from

combustible material and external heat sources. Do not place your

Vortex Plus on top of another appliance.

2. Make sure to leave at least 5 in / 13 cm of space above and around

all sides of the appliance to allow for sufficient air flow.

Test run

Before using your new Vortex Plus for the first time, perform a test run

to ensure everything is working correctly.

To perform a test run:

1. Follow the instructions for cooking on page 7.

2. Insert the cooking basket, but do not add food.

3. Select basket 1.

4. The Air Fry program activates by default.

5. Change the cooking temperature to 400°F / 205°C.

140-3090-01_140-3090-01-0301_IB_VortexPlus_8QTDualAirFry_US_GSG_FINAL.indd 5140-3090-01_140-3090-01-0301_IB_VortexPlus_8QTDualAirFry_US_GSG_FINAL.indd 5 7/14/21 2:57 PM7/14/21 2:57 PM

Get started

6. Change the cooking time to 18 minutes.

7. Select basket 2.

8. The Air Fry program activates by default.

9. Change the cooking temperature to 400°F / 205°C.

10. Change the cooking time to 18 minutes.

11. Press Start and the air fryer starts the test run.

12. When the display shows Add Food, just wait 10 seconds for the

program to resume (do not add any food).

13. When the display shows Turn Food, just wait 10 seconds for the

program to resume.

14. After the cooking session is done, let the unit cool.

Now you’re ready to cook a meal in your Instant Vortex Plus!

140-3090-01_140-3090-01-0301_IB_VortexPlus_8QTDualAirFry_US_GSG_FINAL.indd 6140-3090-01_140-3090-01-0301_IB_VortexPlus_8QTDualAirFry_US_GSG_FINAL.indd 6 7/14/21 2:57 PM7/14/21 2:57 PM

Get started

COOKING

The Vortex Plus uses rapid air circulation to crisp or cook food, giving

your meals all the rich, crispy flavor of deep frying, with little to no oil.

HOT SURFACES

The air fryer will be hot during and after cooking. Always exercise

extreme caution when removing food from the hot cooking

chamber. Touching hot surfaces may result in personal injury,

and/or property damage.

MUST ALLOW AIR FLOW

To prevent personal injury, do not block air intake or air vents.

What to cook in

The cooking basket and cooking tray are perforated to allow air to flow

under and around your food, and should be used for most foods, like

wings and cauliflower bites.

You can place food right on the cooking tray, without using foil or other coverings.

For the Baking program only, you can use a metal or glass baking dish

to hold things like batter for cakes and dough for breads. Place the

baking dish inside the cooking basket for baking.

140-3090-01_140-3090-01-0301_IB_VortexPlus_8QTDualAirFry_US_GSG_FINAL.indd 7140-3090-01_140-3090-01-0301_IB_VortexPlus_8QTDualAirFry_US_GSG_FINAL.indd 7 7/14/21 2:57 PM7/14/21 2:57 PM

Get started

How to cook

These instructions explain how to cook using one basket at a time.

See below for information on using both baskets.

Prep

Thaw, cut, season or batter your ingredients according to your recipe.

Preheat

1. Insert the cooking basket into the air fryer.

2. Press 1(to cook in left basket) or 2(to cook in right basket).

The Air Fry button blinks and the display shows the default time

and temperature.

3. If you want to select a smart program other than Air Fry, press

the button for the program you want to use.

The default time and temperature are displayed for that smart program.

4. If you want to adjust the cooking time, press Time and use the

Control Dial to increase or decrease it.

5. If you want to adjust the cooking temperature, press Temp and

use the Control Dial to increase or decrease it.

6. Press Start to begin. The status bar shows Preheating.

7. When the cooker reaches the target temperature, the display

shows Add Food.

Note: Add Food applies to Air Fry, Roast, Bake and Broil only.

140-3090-01_140-3090-01-0301_IB_VortexPlus_8QTDualAirFry_US_GSG_FINAL.indd 8140-3090-01_140-3090-01-0301_IB_VortexPlus_8QTDualAirFry_US_GSG_FINAL.indd 8 7/14/21 2:57 PM7/14/21 2:57 PM

Get started

Cook

1. Remove the cooking basket and place your food into the basket.

2. Insert the cooking basket into the air fryer.

3. Cooking begins and the cooking countdown timer starts.

Turn

1. Part way through the cooking cycle the display shows Turn Food.

If you do not remove the basket after Turn Food displays, cooking will

proceed after 10 seconds.

2. Remove the basket and carefully turn, flip, or rotate your food.

3. Insert the basket again. Cooking continues.

Finish

• When the smart program completes, the air fryer beeps and the

display shows End.

The air fryer beeps after 5 minutes, 20 minutes, and 60 minutes to remind

you that cooking has completed.

Cooking in both baskets

Read the instructions for “using both baskets” on page 14 to learn

how to:

• Use both baskets with different settings.

• Use both baskets with matching settings.

• Use both baskets with different settings, and have both programs

finish at the same time.

140-3090-01_140-3090-01-0301_IB_VortexPlus_8QTDualAirFry_US_GSG_FINAL.indd 9140-3090-01_140-3090-01-0301_IB_VortexPlus_8QTDualAirFry_US_GSG_FINAL.indd 9 7/14/21 2:57 PM7/14/21 2:57 PM

Get started

Changing cooking time during cooking

You can change the cooking time after you’ve started a smart program:

1. Press 1or 2to select the basket you want to change.

2. Press Time and use the Control Dial to increase or decrease it.

3. Then press the Control Dial to confirm the change.

4. Press Start to continue cooking.

If you don’t press Start, cooking continues using the former settings.

Changing cooking temperature during cooking

You can change the cooking time after you’ve started a smart program:

1. Press 1or 2to select the basket you want to change.

2. Press Temperature and use the Control Dial to increase or

decrease it.

3. Then press the Control Dial to confirm the change.

4. Press Start to continue cooking.

If you don’t press Start, cooking continues using the former settings.

Cancel cooking during cooking

You can cancel cooking at any time after you’ve started a

smart program:

1. Press 1or 2to select the basket you want to cancel.

2. Press Cancel.

If you press Cancel without selecting a basket, both baskets will be canceled.

140-3090-01_140-3090-01-0301_IB_VortexPlus_8QTDualAirFry_US_GSG_FINAL.indd 10140-3090-01_140-3090-01-0301_IB_VortexPlus_8QTDualAirFry_US_GSG_FINAL.indd 10 7/14/21 2:57 PM7/14/21 2:57 PM

Other manuals for VORTEX PLUS

Table of contents

Other Instant Fryer manuals