Instant VORTEX Series User manual

Getting Started Guide
Welcome
Initial Setup
Product Overview
Initial Test Run
More Controls & Smart Programs
Cooking Timetable
Support & Contact Information
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VORTEXTM
VORTEXTM PLUS
6 Quart Air Fryer

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Welcome to the world of Instant cooking.
Hello! Thank you for welcoming us into your kitchen.
Having families ourselves, we developed the InstantTM VortexTM Air Fryers
to allow busy families and professionals alike to cook healthy, delicious
meals more easily and in less time.
We have partnered with chefs, authors and bloggers to compile
a collection of recipes that we hope you enjoy!
Robert J. Wang
Founder & Chief Innovation Ofcer
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• Original Recipes
• New User Tips
• Getting Started Videos

Initial Setup

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Initial Setup |
Initial Setup
• Remove all packaging material from in and around the Air Fryer, as well as all accessories from inside
the cooking chamber.
• Follow Care & Cleaning instructions in the Safety, Maintenance & Warranty booklet to clean the air fryer
before first use.
• Place the Air Fryer on a stable, level surface, away from combustible material and external heat sources.
Leave at least 5” of space around the air fryer.
• Do not place anything on top of the air fryer and do not block the air vents.
• Never use the Air Fryer on a stovetop.
• Read all Important Safeguards in the Safety, Maintenance & Warranty booklet before use.
Failure to do so may result in property damage and/or personal injury.

Product Overview

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Product Overview
Product Overview |
The models listed here may not be representative of all models in the Vortex, Vortex Plus and Vortex Pro series.
For a complete list of colors and patterns, visit instantappliances.com.

Initial Test Run
(approximate time: 25 minutes)

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Connect the power cord to a
120V power source.
Air fryer is in Standby and display
indicates “OFF”.
Remove the air fry basket from the
cooking chamber.
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Note: To wake the air fryer, press the dial button or
touch the screen.

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Place the cooking tray on the bottom
of the air fry basket.
Insert the air fry basket back into the
cooking chamber.
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Note: Ensure the indicator arrows point towards the back
or the front of the air fryer.

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Select Smart Program: Air Fry. Touch Temp, then use the dial to adjust the
cooking temperature to 205 ºC/400 ºF.
Touch Time, then use the dial to adjust
the cook time to 20 minutes.*
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*Note: Smart Programs automatically save your last
temperature and time settings.

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Touch Start to begin cooking.
The display indicates “On” while the
air fryer Preheats.
Touch the Time or Temp key to select the
desired setting, then use the dial to adjust
the cook time and temperature at any
time during cooking.
When the air fryer reaches the target
temperature, the display indicates
“Add Food”.
For this initial test, do not add food to
the air fry basket.*
*Note: Some food items do not require a preheat time.
Whether you remove the basket or not, cooking
will proceed after 10 seconds.
When cooking, food may be added
before or after preheating, as
you desire.
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Carefully remove and re-insert the
air fryer basket.
Display changes from “Add Food” to
indicate cook time and temperature.
Display also indicates “Cook”.
Part way through the Smart Program,
the air fryer beeps and displays “turn
Food” to remind you to ip or shake
your food items.*
Remove the air fry basket to pause the
Smart Program and insert it into the
cooking chamber to resume.
*Note: Notice only appears on Air Fry and Roast.
Some food items do not require attention.
Cooking will proceed after 10 seconds
whether food has been turned or not.

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For further operation instructions, refer to the full User Manual online at instantappliances.com.
CAUTION The air fryer and air fry basket will be hot during and after cooking. Do not touch hot surfaces. Allow the air fryer to cool to room
temperature, then clean the air fry basket according to “Care & Cleaning” instructions in the included Safety, Maintenance &
Warranty booklet.
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When the Smart Program completes, the display indicates “End” and the fan conitnues to blow to cool
the air fryer.
Note: If the door is not opened, the Air Fryer will remind you that food is ready after 5, 30, and 60 minutes.
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Cancel Touch to stop cooking. Air fryer returns to Standby and displays “OFF”.
Sound On/Off When in Standby, touch and hold both Temp and Time keys for 3 seconds to toggle
sound on or off.
Note: Error alerts cannot be silenced.
Touch and hold Temp until the display changes from ºF to ºC, or vice versa.
When in Standby, touch and hold the Smart Program for 3 seconds. The Smart Program is
restored to its default setting.
When in Standby, press the dial in and hold it for 3 seconds. All settings and Smart Programs are
restored to default settings.
Temperature
(ºF to ºC)
Smart Program
Reset
Full Reset
More Controls
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*Broil &Dehydrate Smart Programs are only available on Vortex Plus 6 models.
Smart Programs
Smart Program Time Range Temperature Range
AirFry 1 – 60 minutes 180 – 400°F / 82 – 205°C
Roast 1 – 60 minutes 180 – 400°F / 82 – 205°C
Bake 1 – 60 minutes 180 – 400°F / 82 – 205°C
Reheat 1 – 60 minutes 120 – 360°F / 49 – 182°C
Broil* 1 – 40 minutes 400°F / 205°C
Dehydrate* 1 – 72 hours 95 - 175°F / 35 – 79°C
For further information on controls and Smart Programs, refer to the full User Manual online at instantappliances.com.
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Cooking Timetable
Food Setting Cook Time*Temperature*Instruction
Thin-cut fries (Frozen) AirFry/Roast 14 - 18 minutes 385°F / 196°C Shake partway
Thin-cut fries (Fresh) AirFry/Roast 18 - 20 minutes 385°F / 196°C Shake partway
Thick-cut fries (Frozen) AirFry/Roast 16 - 20 minutes 385°F / 196°C Shake partway
Thick-cut fries (Fresh) AirFry/Roast 20 - 25 minutes 385°F / 196°C Shake partway
Chicken wings AirFry/Roast 20 - 30 minutes 400°F / 205°C Shake or turn partway
Half chicken (up to 2lbs) Roast 30 - 40 minutes 380°F / 193°C Optionally, baste partway
Chicken nuggets (Frozen) Broil / Air Fry 10-15 minutes 400°F / 205°C Turn partway
Shrimp (Fresh) Air Fry 8 - 10 minutes 350°F / 177°C Turn partway
Fish sticks (Frozen) Broil 8 - 12 minutes 400°F / 205°C Turn partway
Asparagus Broil / Bake 7 - 9 minutes 380°F / 193°C Turn partway
Cauliower Broil / Bake 6 - 10 minutes 380°F / 193°C Turn partway
Nachos Broil 3 - 5 minutes 400°F / 205°C Check cheese halfway
Cake Bake 25 – 35 minutes 365°F / 185°C Use a springform cake pan
For a complete cooking timetable, visit instantappliances.com
All oven safe cookware is safe to use in the Air Fryer.
*Note: Cook times and temperatures are recommendations only.
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