Instant VORTEX Specification sheet

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INSTANT®VORTEX™5.7QT
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Welcome to your new Instant®Vortex™!
This Instant Vortex air fryer can help you cook delicious meals with
less oil and hassle, compared to traditional deep frying. We hope you
fall in love with Instant air frying and enjoy it in your kitchen for years
to come!
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Welcome
Before using your new Vortex, read all instructions, including the
Safety and Warranty document. Failure to follow the safeguards
and instructions may result in injury and/or property damage.
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CONTENTS
What’s in the box 2
Using your Vortex 3
Initial set up 6
Cooking 8
Smart Programs 10
Cleaning 12
Learn more 14
Notes 16
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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.
Air vent (top)
Heating element (inside)
Control panel
Air fryer basket
Air fryer handle
Control dial
Air vent (rear)
Power Cord (rear)
Cooking tray
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USING YOUR VORTEX
Control panel
We’ve designed the control panel to be simple to use and easy to read.
Air Fry
Roast
Cancel
Bake
Reheat
Start
Time Temp
1. Smart Programs
• Air Fry
• Roast
• Bake
• Reheat
2. Message bar
• Cooking time
• Cooking temperature
• Preheat
• Cook
• Turn
• Messages
3. Control dial
• Used to select time and
temperature
4. Cancel
5. Start
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Turning sound On/Off
• While in Standby mode, press and hold Time and Temp for
5 seconds. Display shows S OFF or S ON.
Audible safety alerts (beeps) cannot be turned off.
Choosing temperature unit
Choose which cooking temperature unit you would like to use,
Fahrenheit or Celsius.
• While in Standby mode, press and hold Temp for 5 seconds, until
display shows either For C.
Save custom settings
You can set and save custom time and temperature settings for any
of the four Smart Programs.
Time
1. Select the Smart Program you want to change.
2. Press Time button and use the Control Dial to change
the temperature.
3. Press Start to save your changes.
Temperature
1. Select the Smart Program you want to change.
2. Press Temperature button and use the Control Dial to change
the temperature
3. Press Start to save your changes.
The next time you use that Smart Programs the new temperature or
time is used. Adjustments made after cooking begins are not saved.
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Reset Smart Programs to original settings
Reset individual Smart Programs
1. With the cooker in Standby mode, press and hold one of the Smart
Program buttons you would like to reset until the cooker returns
to Standby.
The Smart Program’s cooking time and temperature are restored to the
factory default setting.
Reset all Smart Programs
2. With the cooker in Standby mode, press and hold the Control Dial
until the cooker beeps.
All Smart Program cooking times and temperatures are restored to the
factory default setting.
Cancel active cooking program
You can cancel any cooking program at any time.
• While in Standby, Preheating or active cooking program, press
Cancel. Depending on the temperature of the unit, the internal fan
may keep running to cool the unit.
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INITIAL SET UP
Unpack
1. Remove your new Vortex 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
cooking chamber.
4. Don’t remove the safety warning stickers or the rating label from
the air fryer.
Clean before use
1. While the appliance is unplugged, 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 on a stable, level surface, away from combustible
material and external heat sources. Do not place your Vortex on top
of another appliance.
2. Make sure to leave at least 5 inches (13 cm) of space above and
around all sides of the appliance to allow for sufficient air flow.
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Test run
Before using your new Instant Vortex for the first time, you must
perform a test run to ensure everything is working correctly.
To perform a test run:
1. Ensure the Vortex is plugged into an electrical outlet.
2. Insert the cooking basket, but do not add food.
When the air frying basket is inserted securely, the front of the basket
is flush with the front of the cooker.
3. Select the Air Fry program.
4. Select the default cooking temperature (400°F / 205°C).
5. Select the default cooking time (15 minutes).
6. When the display shows Add Food, just remove and reinsert the
cooking basket (do not add any food).
7. When the display shows Turn Food, just remove and wait 10 seconds
for the program to resume.
8. The air fryer will beep, letting you know the cooking program
is done.
9. Let the unit cool
Now you’re ready to cook a meal in your Instant Vortex!
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COOKING
The Vortex 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 chamber will be hot during and after cooking.
Always exercise extreme caution when removing food from the
hot air frying basket and 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 with cooking tray is 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 Pyrex®baking
dish to hold things like batter for cakes and dough for breads.
Place the baking dish inside the cooking basket for baking.
Prep
Cut, chop, season, marinate or batter your ingredients according
to your recipe.
Cook
1. Place your food into the air frying basket, according to your recipe.
2. Insert the air frying basket into the cooker.
When the air frying basket is inserted securely, the front of the basket is
flush with the front of the cooker.
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