InstantPot VORTEX PLUS 4QT User manual

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INSTANT®VORTEX™
PLUS 4QT
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Air Fryer
Air Vents (rear)
Control Panel
Dial
Air fryer basket handle
Power Cord (rear)
Air fryer basket
Cooking chamber (inside)
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.
Cooking tray
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
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USING YOUR VORTEX PLUS
Control panel
We’ve designed the control panel to be simple to use and easy to read.
1. Smart Programs
• Air Fry
• Roast
• Broil
• Bake
• Reheat
• Dehydrate
2. Time
3. Temperature
4. Display
• Cooking time
• Cooking temperature
• Messages
5. Control Dial
• Used to select time and temperature
6. Cancel
7. Start
Air Fry
Roast
Broil
Cancel
Bake
Reheat
Dehy-
drate
Start
Time Temp
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Getting started
Once the Vortex Plus is plugged in, the Control Panel will light up. After
a second, the display will show Off. After another second, the unit will
enter Standby mode.
If your Instant Vortex Plus is left inactive for over 2 minutes, the
display will dim.
Turning sound On/Off
When in Standby mode, press and hold Time and Temp
for 5 seconds until the 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 Unit F or Unit C.
Save custom settings
You can set and save custom Time and Temperature settings for
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.
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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.
Reset Smart Programs to original settings
Reset individual Smart Programs
• With the cooker in Standby mode, press and hold one
Smart Program button for 5 seconds.
The Smart Program’s cooking time and temperature are restored
to the factory default setting.
Reset all Smart Programs
• 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 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 cooking
chamber.
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.
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Test run
Before using your new Instant Vortex Plus for the first time, you
must perform a test to ensure the unit is working properly.
To perform a test run:
1. Follow cooking instructions on page 10.
2. Insert the cooking basket into the unit, but do not add food to
the basket.
3. Select the Air Fry program.
4. Use the default cooking temperature (400°F / 205°C).
5. Use the default cooking time (18 minutes).
6. When the display shows Add Food, remove and insert the cooking
basket but do not add food.
7. When the display shows Turn Food, wait 10 seconds.
The cooking program will resume.
8. After the cooking program ends, allow the unit to cool down.
Now you’re ready to cook a meal in your Instant Vortex Plus!
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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.
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 glass baking dish
to hold things like batter for cakes and dough for breads. Place the
baking dish inside the cooking basket for baking.
You can place food right on the cooking tray, without using foil or other
coverings.
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.
HOT SURFACES
The air fryer oven 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.
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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.
3. Select one of the four Smart Programs. Press the Smart Program
button. Display shows On and the unit is preheating.
See instructions on page 12 for Smart Program instructions.
4. Press Temp or Time and use the Control Dial 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 12 to adjust Smart Program settings.
6. When the cooker reaches the target temperature, the cooking
countdown timer starts.
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 unit 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 appliance beeps, and the
display shows End.
The air fryer beeps after 5 minutes, 30 minutes, and 60 minutes to remind
you that cooking has completed.
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Air Fry
You can air fry foods like fries, cauliflower bites, wings, nuggets
and more.
Setting Default Minimum Maximum
Temperature 400°F / 205°C 180°F / 82°C 400°F / 205°C
Cooking Time 17 minutes
(00:17)
1 minute
(00:01)
1 hour
(01:00)
To air fry
• Follow the basic instructions for Air Frying.
• 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 400°F / 205°C 180°F / 82°C 400°F / 205°C
Cooking Time 18 minutes
(00:18)
1 minute
(00:01)
1 hour
(01:00)
To roast
• Follow the basic instructions for Air Frying.
• Select “Roast” as the Smart Program.
Bake
You can bake foods like breads, cakes, pastries and buns, with the
Vortex as your own “mini oven”.
Setting Default Minimum Maximum
Temperature 350°F / 176°C 180°F / 82°C 400°F / 205°C
Cooking Time 22 minutes
(00:22)
1 minute
(00:01)
1 hour
(01:00)
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To bake
• Follow the basic instructions for Air Frying.
• Select “Bake” as the Smart Program.
• There is no need to turn the food partway through cooking.
Leave approximately 1 in / 2.5 cm of space around all sides of the baking
dish to allow heat to circulate evenly.
Broil
Broiling cooks using direct top-down heating, perfect for melting
cheese on French onion soup, and nachos.
Setting Default Minimum Maximum
Temperature 400°F / 205°C Not adjustable Not adjustable
Cooking Time 7 minutes
(00:07)
1 minute
(00:01)
40 minutes
(00:40)
To broil
• Follow the basic instructions in Cooking on page 8.
• Select “Broil” as the Smart Program.
• There is no need to turn the food partway through cooking.
Dehydrate
Dehydrating uses low heat over a long period of time to safely dry out
food items, like dried fruit, jerky and dried veggies.
Setting Default Minimum Maximum
Temperature 130°F / 54°C95°F / 35°C175°F / 79°C
Cooking Time 8 hours
(08:00)
1 hour
(01:00)
72 hours
(072:00)
To dehydrate
• Follow the basic instructions in Cooking on page 8.
• Select “Dehydrate” as the Smart Program.
• There is no need to turn the food partway through cooking.
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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°C120°F / 49°C360°F / 182°C
Cooking Time 10 minutes
(00:10)
1 minute
(00:01)
1 hour
(01:00)
To reheat
• Follow the basic instructions for Air Frying.
• 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 Plus after each use. Always let all parts cool
to room temperature before cleaning. Before use or storing, make
sure all surfaces are dry.
In the manual
For full details, read the User Manual, available at instanthome.com
Part Cleaning instructions
Cooking tray • Dishwasher safe. *
• The cooking trays have 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.
Power cord • Clean with a soft, damp cloth or sponge. Wipe dry.
*Some discoloration may occur after machine washing, but this will not affect the
cooker’s safety or performance.
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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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
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[e-mail]
1-800-828-7280
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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 Power Input Weight Dimensions
Vortex
Plus 4
4 Quart
3.8 Liters
1600
watts
120V /
60Hz
9 lb. /
4.08kg
in: 13.03D x 10.12W x 11.02H
cm: 33.1D x 25.7W x 28H
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