Instant Air Fryer Lid User manual

AIR FRYER LID
6 Quart
User Manual
Welcome
Important Safeguards
Initial Setup
Product, Parts and Accessories
Control Panel
Cleaning Before First Use
Cooking with the Air Fryer Lid
Smart Programs
Cooking Time Chart
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting
Warranty
Contact Information

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Special Cord Set Instructions
As per safety requirements, a short power supply cord (0.6 m to 0.9 m / 23 in to
35 in) is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from grabbing, entanglement
and tripping.
This appliance has a 3-prong grounding plug. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is
easily accessible.
Product Specications
Model:
AIR FRYER LID 6
1500 W 120 V ~ 60 Hz 5.95 lbs
2.7 kg
L110.7L x 11.61W x 6.14H in
27.2L x 29.5W x 15.6H cm
Compatibility
For use with Instant Pot 6 Quart Multi-Use Pressure Cookers. See the Getting
Started Guide for a full list of compatible models.
The Air Fryer Lid is NOT compatible with the following series: Smart WiFi 60,
Duo Evo Plus 6, Duo Evo Plus 60, Duo SV 60 or Max 60.
For use with only Instant Pot stainless-steel inner pots. To avoid property
damage, never use with ceramic-coated inner pots.
Find your model number
The model number is listed on the rating label at the back of your pressure
cooker.
If you are unsure of your model, contact customer service by
[email protected], www.instantpot.com/#Chat, or
by phone at 1-800-828-7280
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
WARNING

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Initial Setup
• Read all the Important Safeguards in this User Manual before using the Air
Fryer Lid. Failure to do so may result in property damage and/or personal
injury.
• ONLY use Air Fryer Lid with a compatible Instant Pot multi-use pressure
cooker. See full list here.
• Always use an Instant Pot stainless-steel inner pot when air fryer. Never use a
ceramic coated inner pot.
• Remove all packaging from the appliance and ensure all parts and accessories
are accounted for.
• Leave at least 5" / 13 cm of space around the appliance, and do not block the
air vents.
• Do not remove identication or safety warning stickers from the appliance.
• Follow Care and Cleaning instructions to clean the appliance before rst use.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury and/
or property damage, place the
appliance only on the protective pad
provided or on a compatible Instant
Pot cooker base.
When in use, leave at least 5” / 13 cm
of space around the appliance. Do
not cover the Air Fryer Lid, and do not
block the air vents.
Do not place the appliance on a
stovetop. Heat from an external
source may damage the appliance.
WARNING
Overloading electrical circuits can lead to re, burns and injury.
DO NOT plug in the Air Fryer Lid and the cooker base at the same time. Always unplug the cooker base BEFORE
plugging in the Air Fryer Lid.

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Product, Parts and Accessories
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
Back
Front
Handle
Air Intake
Power Cord
Air Vent
Contol Panel

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Product, Parts and Accessories
Interior
Accessories
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
Element Cover
Broil/Dehydrating Tray
Heating Element
(beneath element cover)
Protective Pad and
Storage Cover
Multi-Level Air Fryer Basket
Air Fryer Basket Base

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Control Panel
1 Display
Indicates the cooking time, temperature and status messages.
2 Cancel
Press to stop a Smart Program at any time. The Air Fryer Lid will go to Standby mode.
3 Start
Press to start a Smart Program.
4 Time +/—
Increase or decrease the cooking time.
5 Temp +/—
Increase or decrease the cooking temperature.
6 Smart Programs:
Air Fry, Broil, Bake, Roast, Reheat and Dehydrate.
Press to select. Refer to Smart Programs for details.
7 LED Indicators
Illuminate to indicate the active Smart Program.
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1
7
2 3
4
5

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Status Messages
Indicates that the Air Fryer Lid is in Standby mode.
Indicates that the Air Fryer Lid has begun preheating.
Indicates
• The lid is not seated properly.
• The inner pot is not present in the cooker base.
Indicates that food in the cooking chamber should
be turned, ipped or rotated.
Indicates that the fan is blowing to cool
Indicates that the Smart Program has nished.
Indicates overheating in the inner pot. Refer to
Troubleshooting.

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Smart Program Settings
Change Temperature Scale (°F or °C)
When in Standby mode, press and hold the +button over Temp until Fahrenheit
(°F) appears on the display.
When in Standby mode, press and hold the —button beneath Temp until Celsius
(°C) appears on the display.
Turn Sounds On / Off
Sound On: When in Standby mode, press and hold the +button over Time until S
On appears on the display.
Sound Off: When in Standby mode, press the —button beneath Time until SOFF
appears on the display.
Note: Error alerts cannot be silenced.
Smart Program Memory
Smart Programs are preset with optimal time and temperature settings.
Once a Smart Program has been selected, the time and temperature can be
adjusted to suit individual preferences. The new adjusted time and/or temperature
is saved when you press Start.
Reset Individual Smart Programs
When the Air Fryer Lid is in Standby mode, press and hold the desired Smart
Program button until the appliance beeps. The Smart Program has been restored
to the factory default setting.
Reset All Smart Programs
When the Air Fryer Lid is in Standby mode, press and hold Cancel until the
appliance beeps. All Smart Programs have been restored to the factory default
settings.

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Cleaning Before First Use
Air Fryer Lid
Wipe the Air Fryer Lid with a soft, damp cloth or sponge to remove any residue
from packing materials. Never rinse the lid under the tap.
Accessories
Wash the accessories in your dishwasher or with hot water and dish soap before
using them for the rst time. Rinse with warm, clear water and use a soft cloth to
dry the accessories.
To assemble the multi-level air fryer basket:
1. Place the air fryer basket base on a stable surface.
2. Position the multi-level air fryer basket over the base and press down rmly. The
teeth on the base should pop into the groove on the outside of the basket.
3. To easily lift and position the broil/dehydrating tray, hold the large holes in the
middle of the tray with 2 ngers.
4. Insert the broil/dehydrating tray into the multi-level air fryer basket, ensuring
that the raised rim is facing down.
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Cooking with the Air Fryer Lid
You can use the Air Fryer Lid to cook your dish from start to nish or to crisp
up food that has been cooked another way, such as by pressure cooking, slow
cooking or sous vide.
1. If plugged in, unplug the Instant Pot cooker base.
2. Place your food in the multi-level air fryer basket (with or without the broil/
dehydration tray), in an oven-safe baking dish or directly in the inner pot,
according to food type or your recipe.
Note: Use only an Instant Pot stainless-steel inner pot when using the Air Fryer Lid.
Do not use a ceramic-coated inner pot.
3. Insert the inner pot into a compatible Instant Pot cooker base.
4. Place the Air Fryer Lid on the Instant Pot cooker base and plug in.
Ensure you have unplugged your pressure cooker..
5. Select a Smart Program: Air Fry, Broil, Bake, Roast, Reheat or Dehydrate.
6. Use the Temp and Time + / − buttons to adjust the temperature and cooking time
as needed.
Note: The Air Fryer Lid saves any customization made to the time or temperature after
pressing Start.
7. Press Start. The display indicates On as the Air Fryer Lid preheats.
8. Part way through the cooking cycle the lid beeps and the display indicates turn Food.
9. Lift the Air Fryer Lid to pause cooking. If you need to put it down, place it on the
protective pad.
10. Turn, ip or rotate your food, then place the Air Fryer Lid back on the Instant
Pot cooker base to resume cooking.
Note: If the lid is left off for longer than 3 minutes, it will revert to Standby mode and
display OFF.
Note: Some food does not require turning. If the lid is not removed after the turn Food
indicator appears, cooking will proceed after 10 seconds.
11. When the Smart Program completes, the lid beeps and the display indicates End.

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Cooking with the Air Fryer Lid
CAUTION The inner pot, accessories and heating element area of the Air Fryer Lid will be hot.
Use proper hand protection when adding, removing and turning food.
WARNING Overloading electrical circuits can lead to re, burns and injury. DO NOT plug in the
Air Fryer Lid and the Instant Pot cooker base at the same time. Always unplug the
Instant Pot cooker base BEFORE plugging in the Air Fryer Lid.
Note: Except with the Reheat and Dehydrate Smart Programs, the display also indicates
Cool and the fan blows for up to 5 minutes or until you lift the lid.
12. Lift the Air Fryer Lid off the Instant Pot cooker base and place it on the
protective pad, or let the Air Fryer Lid keep your food warm for up to 1 hour.
Note: The Air Fryer Lid beeps after 5 minutes, 20 minutes and 60 minutes to remind
you that cooking has completed.
13. Carefully remove your food, serve and enjoy!
Do not overll the inner pot or accessories. To prevent risk of re, damage and/or
personal injury, ensure that food contents do not contact the heating element or the
element cover.
CAUTION
To store your Air Fryer Lid:
1. Flip the protective pad
over so the grooved side
is up.
2. Lower the Air Fryer Lid
onto the protective pad
as indicated in the image
below.
3. Turn the Air Fryer Lid
clockwise until the
protective pad locks into
place.

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Smart Programs
The Air Fryer Lid provides rapid air circulation to cook food and give your meals
all the rich, crispy golden avor of deep frying with little to no oil. Smart Programs
use preset times and temperatures for optimal cooking results, but are fully
adjustable to suit your preferences.
Depending on your recipe, food may be placed in the multi-level air fryer basket,
in an oven-safe baking dish or directly in the inner pot. Always use the stainless-
steel inner pot, with or without the accessories.
Do not crowd the multi-level air fryer basket or the broil/dehydrating tray. Air must
be able to circulate freely around food items.
Smart
Program
Time
Default*
Time
Range
Temp
Default*
Temp
Range
Recommended
Accessory
Air Fry
20 mins 1 min to 1 hr 400ºF - 204ºC 180 to 400ºF
82 to 204ºC Air Fryer Basket
Air frying is an amazing way to bring out a lot of avor using only a little oil.
Crisp up previously cooked dishes or use the Air Fryer Lid to cook a dish from start to
nish.
Ideal for fresh or frozen fries, chicken wings, shrimp and more.
Broil
10 mins 1 min to
20 min 400ºF - 204ºC No range Air fryer basket, on broil/dehydration tray
Broiling involves direct top-down heating, and broiled foods benet from being placed
close to the element.
Perfect for melting cheese on French onion soup.
Bake
30 mins 1 min to 1 hr 365ºF - 185ºC 180 to 400ºF
82 to 204ºC
Air fryer basket,
beneath broil/
dehydration tray /
oven-safe baking dish
Like a tiny oven, the Bake Smart Program can be used to create decadent brownies, uffy
cakes, pastries, buns and much more.
Bake with the provided multi-level air fryer basket or any oven-safe baking dish, such as a
springform pan. Unless specied in your recipe, do not cover your batter when baking.
• If baking in the air fryer basket, refer to Cleaning Before First Use for details on
assembly. Line the interior of the air fry basket with aluminum foil or parchment paper,
then pour in loose batter.
• If using a baking dish, ensure to elevate the dish with a steam rack when cooking.

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Smart Programs
Smart
Program
Time
Default*
Time
Range
Temp
Default*
Temp
Range
Recommended
Accessory
Roast
40 mins 1 min to 1 hr 380ºF - 193ºC 180 to 400ºF
82 to 204ºC Air Fryer Basket
The Roast Smart Program is perfect for beef, lamb, pork, poultry, vegetables and more.
Give your roast a beautiful crust, crisp up poultry skins or give your vegetables a golden
exterior.
Reheat
15 mins 1 min to
20 min 280ºF - 138ºC 120 to 360ºF
49 to 182ºC
Air fryer basket,
beneath broil/
dehydration tray /
oven-safe baking dish
Warm up meals without overcooking or drying them out.
Dehydrate
6 hours 1 hour to 15
hours
125ºF
52ºC
105 to 160ºF
41 to 71ºC
Air fryer basket, on
and beneath broil/
dehydration tray
The Dehydrate Smart Program applies low heat over a long period of time to safely dry
out food items.
Make fruit leather, dehydrated vegetable chips and all kinds of jerky.
Always follow a trusted recipe when dehydrating meat.
*Smart Program times and temperatures are recommendations only. Always follow a
trusted recipe, as time and temperature will vary based on food type and quantity.

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Cooking Time Chart
Food Smart
Programs Quantity Cooking Time* Cooking
Temperature*
Fries (frozen) Air Fry 450 g (1 lb) 18 to 20 minutes 400ºF / 204ºC
680 g (1.5 lb) 22 to 24 minutes 400ºF / 204ºC
Shrimp Air Fry 250 to 300 g 7 to 9 minutes 400°F / 204°C
Beef Steak Air Fry 350 to 400 g 13 to 15 minutes 400°F / 204°C
Pork Air Fry 280 to 300 g 17 to 19 minutes 375°F / 190°C
Quater Chicken Air Fry 350 to 450 g 37 to 39 minutes 400°F / 204°C
Cauliower Air Fry 150 to 200 g 11 to 13 minutes 400°F / 204°C
Carrots Air Fry 0.5 lb (227 g) 8 to 10 minutes 400°F / 204°C
Green Beans Air Fry 0.5 lb (227 g) 9 to 11 minutes 400°F / 204°C
Asparagus Air Fry 16 to 20 pieces 3 to 5 minutes 400°F / 204°C
Chicken Wings Air Fry 6 to 8 pieces 19 minutes 385°F / 196°C
Cake Bake 250 g
(half box cake) 40 minutes 360°F / 182°C
*Cooking times and temperatures are recommendations only.
Always follow a trusted recipe.
For a complete list of cooking times, visit our website.
Always use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches a safe
minimum temperature. Refer to the USDA’s Safe Minimum Internal Temperature
Chart for more information.
CAUTION

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Care and Cleaning
Unplug the Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid and let it cool to room temperature before
cleaning or storage.
Never use harsh chemical detergents, scouring pads or powders on any of the
parts or components.
Clean after each use, and allow the appliance to dry completely before further
use or storage.
Part Instruction Cleaning
Method
Multi-Level Air Fryer
Basket
• Broil/Dehydration Tray
• Stand
• Disassemble before cleaning.
• Optionally, spray the cooking tray and/or air fryer basket
with non-stick cooking spray before adding food.
• To make cleaning easier, line the bottom of the air fryer
basket with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
Dishwasher
Safe* and
Hand
Washable
Protective Pad and
Storage Cover • Clean after each use.
Air Fryer Lid
• Once the appliance is cool, clean the heating element
and surrounding area with a soft, damp cloth or sponge.
Ensure it is free of food debris and/or grease splatter.
• Do not remove the element cover.
• Wipe the exterior clean with a soft, damp cloth or
sponge.
• Do not rinse—wipe dry with a soft cloth.
Damp Cloth
Only
Power Cord • Wipe visible particles off power cord as needed.
• Do not fold the power cord when storing.
*Some discoloration may occur after machine washing, but this will not affect the cooker’s safety or
performance.
WARNING
Do not immerse the appliance
in water or any liquid.
Do not rinse the appliance
under a tap.
Without proper cleaning, food
and grease splatter may build
up around the heating element,
causing the risk of smoke, re
and personal injury.
If you smell or see black smoke,
press Cancel and unplug the
appliance. Once cool, clean food
splatter or grease with a soft cloth
and mild detergent.

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Troubleshooting
Register your product today.
Contact Customer Care:
1-800-828-7280
[e-mail]
instantpot.com/#Chat
Problem Possible Reason Solution
Air Fryer Lid is
plugged in but
will not turn
on, or turns off
during cooking
The appliance is not plugged in. Plug the power cord rmly into a grounded 120 V
outlet.
Bad power connection or
no power.
Plug the power cord rmly into a grounded 120 V
outlet.
Inspect power cord for damage. If damage is
noticed, contact Customer Care.
Check the outlet to ensure it is powered.
Electrical fuse has blown. Contact Customer Care.
Microswitch is damaged. Contact Customer Care.
Black smoke is
coming from
the Air Fryer Lid
Stop cooking immediately. Press Cancel, then unplug
the appliance.
Food is burning.
Cancel the Smart Program, then unplug the
appliance and place it on the silicone mat.
Allow it to cool to room temperature before cleaning.
Remove food and clean affected area thoroughly.
Using an oil with a low
smoke point.
Cancel the Smart Program, then unplug the
appliance and place it on the silicone mat.
Choose a neutral oil with a high smoke point, such
as canola, avocado, soybean, safower or rice bran.
Faulty circuit or heating
element.
Cancel the Smart Program, then unplug the
appliance and place it on the silicone mat.
Contact Customer Care.
White smoke
is coming from
the Air Fryer Lid
Cooking foods with excess
fat, such as bacon, sausage
and burgers may result in
white smoke.
Avoid air frying foods with a high fat content.
Check drip pan for excess oil or fat, and carefully
remove as needed after cooking.
Water is vaporizing, producing
thick steam.
Pat dry moist food ingredients before air frying. Do
not add water or other liquid to the inner pot when
air frying.
Seasoning on food has blown
into element.
Be mindful when seasoning food. Spray vegetables
and meats before adding seasoning so it better
adheres to the ingredients
Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.
WARNING