InstantPot VORTEX 5.7QT User manual

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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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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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3. Press one of the Smart Program (Air Fry, Roast, etc.) buttons on the
control panel.
4. Press Temp and Time to adjust the temperature and cooking time.
5. Press Start to begin. The display shows Preheating to indicate that
the cooking program has started.
See page 10 to adjust Smart Program settings.
Add food
1. When the cooker reaches the target temperature, the display shows
Add Food.
2. Remove the basket, and carefully insert your food into the basket.
3. Reinsert the air frying basket into the cooker 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 air fryer basket from the cooker and carefully turn, flip,
or rotate your food.
3. Insert the air frying basket into the cooker. Cooking continues.
Finish
• When the Smart Program completes, the lid 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.
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SMART PROGRAMS
Air Fry
You can air fry foods like fries, cauliflower bites, wings, nuggets
and more.
Setting Default Minimum Maximum
Temperature 385°F / 196C°C 180°F / 82°C 400°F / 205°C
Cooking Time 15 minutes
(00:15)
1 minutes
(00:01)
1 hour
(01:00)
To air fry
• Follow the basic instructions for Cooking.
• Select “Air Fry” as the Smart Program.
Roast
You can roast foods like beef, lamb, pork, poultry, vegetables and
scalloped potatoes, for a deliciously tender inside and browned outside.
Setting Default Minimum Maximum
Temperature 380°F / 193°C 180°F / 82°C 400°F / 205°C
Cooking Time 18 minutes
(00:18)
1 minutes
(00:01)
1 hour
(01:00)
To roast
• Follow the basic instructions for Cooking.
• Select “Roast” as the Smart Program.
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Bake
You can bake foods like breads, cakes, pastries and buns, with the
Vortex as your own “mini oven”.
Setting Default Minimum Maximum
Temperature 365°F / 185°C 180°F / 82°C 400°F / 205°C
Cooking Time 30 minutes
(00:30)
1 minutes
(00:01)
1 hour
(01:00)
To bake
• Follow the basic instructions for Cooking.
• Select “Bake” as the Smart Program.
• There is no need to turn the food partway through cooking.
Leave approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space around all sides of the baking dish
to allow heat to circulate evenly.
Reheat
Bring the crisp and crunch back to leftover fries, pizza and stale bread,
in just a few minutes.
Setting Default Minimum Maximum
Temperature 280°F / 138°C 120°F / 49°C 360°F / 182°C
Cooking Time 10 minutes
(00:10)
1 minute
(00:01)
1 hour
(01:00)
To reheat
• Follow the basic instructions for Cooking.
• Select “Reheat” as the Smart Program.
Once this Smart Cooking function starts, the display will show the target
temperature and cooking time immediately, there’s no preheating time.
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CLEANING
Clean your Instant®Vortex™after each use. Always unplug the unit and
let all parts cool to room temperature before cleaning. Before use or
storing, make sure all surfaces are dry.
To prevent electric shock, unplug before cleaning.
DO NOT immerse power cord, plug or the appliance in water or
other liquid, which may result in electric shock.
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Part Cleaning instructions
Cooking tray • Dishwasher safe.*
• The cooking tray has a non-stick coating. Avoid using metal
utensils when cleaning.
Removable air
fryer basket
• Clean with a damp cloth and mild dish soap.
Cooking
chamber
• Clean with a damp cloth and mild dish soap.
• Always check the heating coil and cooking chamber walls
for oil spatter and food debris, and clean as needed.
• Ensure the heating coil is dry before turning on the
air fryer.
• To remove baked-on grease and food residue from the
cooking chamber, spray with a mixture of baking soda
and vinegar and wipe clean with damp cloth. For stubborn
stains, allow the mixture to sit on the affected area for
several minutes before scrubbing clean.
Exterior
of cooker
• Clean with a soft, damp cloth or sponge. Wipe dry.
Power cord • While the cooker is unplugged, use a barely damp cloth
to wipe any particles off cord
*Some discoloration may occur after machine washing, but this will not affect the cooker’s
safety or performance.
In the manual
For full details about removing parts for cleaning, read the full
User Manual.
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LEARN MORE
There’s a whole world of Instant®Vortex™information and help just
waiting for you. Here are some of the most helpful resources.
Get the full User Manual
Instanthome.com
Register your product
Instanthome.com/register
Contact Consumer Care
Instanthome.com
[e-mail]
1-800-828-7280
Instant Recipe App with 1000+ recipes
Instanthome.com
iOS and Android app stores
Cooking charts and more recipes
instanthome.com
How-to videos, tips and more
Instanthome.com
Replacement parts and accessories
Instanthome.com
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Product specifications
Model Volume Wattage Power Weight Dimensions
Vortex
5.7 Qt
5.7 Quart
5.3 Litres
1700 watts 120V/60Hz 12.54 lbs
5.69 kg
in: 12.01 D x
15.31 W x 12.72 H
cm: 30.5 D x
38.9 W x 32.3 H
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