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VORTEX
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VORTEX
PLUS
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6 Quart Air Fryer
User Manual
Welcome
Important Safeguards
Getting Ready
Getting Started
Product, Parts and
Product, Parts and
Product, Parts and
Accessories
Accessories
Accessories
Control Panel
Control Panel
Control Panel
Smart Programs
Smart Programs
Smart Programs
Cooking Tips
Cooking Tips
Cooking Tips
Care & Cleaning
Care & Cleaning
Care & Cleaning
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Warranty
Warranty
Warranty
Support/Contact Information
Support/Contact Information
Support/Contact Information
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- Page 1 VORTEX VORTEX PLUS 6 Quart Air Fryer User Manual Welcome Important Safeguards Getting Ready Getting Started Product, Parts and Product, Parts and Product, Parts and Accessories Accessories Accessories Control Panel Control Panel Control Panel Smart Programs Smart Programs Smart Programs...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Welcome ........................4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ................5–8 Specifications ......................8 Initial Set Up ......................9 Product Overview ...................10-11 Control Panel ......................12 Using the Smart Programs .................13 Additional controls ....................14 Display Messages ..................15-16 Getting Started ....................17-22 Smart Program Cooking Times & Temperatures ........23-24 Care &... -
Page 4: Welcome
Welcome to the world of Instant cooking. Thank you for welcoming us into your kitchen. Having families ourselves, we developed the Instant Vortex Air Fryers to ™ ™ allow busy families and professionals alike to cook healthy, delicious meals more easily and in less time. -
Page 5: Important Safeguards
For assistance, contact the Customer Care Team at support@instantappliances.com 1-800-828-7280. 10. Do not use any accessories or attachments not authorized by Instant Brands Inc. The use of attachments not recommended by the ™... - Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 12. Do not place the appliance on any kind of stovetop, or in a heated oven; heat from an external source will damage the appliance. 13. Do not let power cord contact hot surfaces or open flame, including a stovetop. 14. Do not use appliance for anything other than intended use. 15.
- Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 25. When in operation, hot air is released through the cooling vents. Keep your hands and face at a safe distance from the cooling vents and take extreme caution when removing the accessories from the appliance. 26. Should the unit emit black smoke, press Cancel and unplug the appliance immediately.
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Page 8: Specifications
120 V ~ 60 Hz 6 Quart 12.08 lbs/5.48 kg 31.4 cm x 37.9 cm x 32.6 cm 12.36" x 14.92" x 12.83" Model: Vortex Plus 6 1700 W 120 V ~ 60 Hz 6 Quart 12.46 lbs/5.65 kg 1.4 cm x 37.9 cm x 32.6 cm Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference. -
Page 9: Initial Set Up
Initial Set Up • Read the Important Safeguards in this User Manual before using the appliance. Failure to read and follow Important Safeguards may result in damage to the appliance, property damage or personal injury. • Remove all packaging material and accessories from within and around the appliance. -
Page 10: Product Overview
™ giving your meals all the crispy rich flavor of deep frying with little or no oil. Air Fryer 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/vortex. Images are for reference only. Refer to actual product. - Page 11 Product Overview Air Fryer Accessories Images are for reference only. Refer to actual product.
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Page 12: Control Panel
• Roast for beef, lamb, pork, poultry, vegetable dishes and more. • Reheat to prepare leftovers without overcooking or drying out. • Broil (Vortex Plus 6 only) for direct top-down cooking, melting cheese on French onion soup and nachos, and more. -
Page 13: Using The Smart Programs
Using the Smart Programs With the Air Fryer in Standby (Display reads OFF), touch the Smart Program control. Display shows the last cooking time and temperature saved with the selected Smart Program. Adjust Cooking Time Optionally, touch the Time control and rotate the Dial to adjust cooking time. -
Page 14: Additional Controls
Additional Controls and Settings Adjustments to Time and Temperature While Cooking While Smart Program cooking is in progress (Display shows cooking time remaining and temperature), touch Time or Temp and rotate the Dial to the desired cooking time or temperature and press the Dial until it clicks. Cooking will continue with the adjusted time and temperature. -
Page 15: Display Messages
Display Messages OFF Indicates that the Air Fryer is in Standby. On Indicates that the Air Fryer is in Preheat mode. (Not applicable to Reheat and Dehydrate.) Add Food Indicates that the Air Fryer has reached cooking temperature and food can be added. (Applicable only to Air Fry, Roast, Bake and Broil.) [00:00 000F] Indicates that Smart Program is running. - Page 16 Display Messages Status Indicators Preheat Indicates that the Air Fryer is preheating. The Display reads On during preheating. Cook Indicates that Smart Program cooking is in progress. The Display shows cooking time remaining and temperature during cooking. Turn Indicates that food may be turned or shaken as required by your recipe.
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Page 17: Getting Started
Getting Started Connect the power cord to a 120 V power source. Air Fryer is in Standby and display indicates OFF. Note: To wake the Air Fryer, press the dial button or touch the screen. Remove the Air Fryer Basket from the cooking chamber. Images are for reference only. - Page 18 Getting Started Place the cooking tray on the bottom of the Air Fryer Basket. Note: Ensure the indicator arrows point towards the back or the front of the Air Fryer. Insert the Air Fryer Basket back into the cooking chamber. Images are for reference only.
- Page 19 Getting Started Select Smart Program: Air Fry. Touch Temp, then use the dial to adjust the cooking temperature to 205ºC/400ºF. Touch Time, then use the dial to adjust the cook time to 20 minutes. *Note: Smart Programs automatically save your last temperature and time settings. Images are for reference only.
- Page 20 Getting Started Touch Start to begin cooking. The display indicates On while the Air Fryer Preheats. To adjust the cooking time or temperature at any time during cooking, touch the Time or Temp key and rotate the dial. When the Air Fryer reaches the target temperature, the display reads Add Food.
- Page 21 Getting Started Carefully remove and re-insert the Air Fryer Basket. Display shows cooking time and temperature. Status Indicator reads Cook. Part way through the Smart Program, the Display will change to turn Food to remind you to flip or shake your food items. Remove the Air Fryer Basket to pause the Smart Program, turn or shake food as desired, and insert it into the cooking chamber to resume.
- Page 22 Getting Started When 1 minute remains, the Display will count down the remaining cooking time in seconds. When the Smart Program completes, the display indicates End and the fan continues to blow to cool the Air Fryer. Note: If the Air Fryer Basket is not opened, the Air Fryer will remind you that food is ready after 5, 30, and 60 minutes.
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Page 23: Smart Program Cooking Times & Temperatures
Reheat 10 minutes 1–60 minutes 280°F / 138°C 120–360°F / 49–183°C Broil 6 minutes 1–40 minutes 400°F / 205°C Vortex Plus Dehydrate 8 hours 1–72 hours 130°F / 54°C 95–175°F / 41–71°C Vortex Plus Cooking Tips • Preheating is an important part of food preparation. Wait for the display to read Add Food before inserting food into the cooking chamber. - Page 24 365°F / 185°C cake pan Find dozens of easy-to-follow recipes or download the Instant Pot app. Always use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of meats reaches CAUTION the Safe Minimum Internal Temperature. Visit www.fsis.usda.gov for more information.
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Page 25: Care & Cleaning
Care & Cleaning Clean your Air Fryer after each use. Always unplug the Air Fryer and let it cool to room temperature before cleaning. Never use harsh chemical detergents, scouring pads, or powders on any of the parts or components. Part / Accessory Cleaning Method Clean the Air Fryer Basket with a sponge or cloth and a solution of warm... -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Register your product today at instantappliances.com/support/register. Problem Possible Reason Try This Touch Cancel, unplug the Air Fryer and allow it to cool to room temperature. Oil used has a low Use only cooking oils with a high smoke point, smoke point e.g., virgin or extra virgin olive, avocado, canola, soy-bean, safflower or rice bran oil. - Page 27 1-800-828-7280. Overheating Protection Vortex Air Fryers are equipped with automatic protection against overheating. If the temperature of the cooking chamber exceeds 450°F / 232°C, heating and fan operations are disabled and the Displays shows one of two error codes: E1 or E2.
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Page 28: Warranty
Instant Brands representative. Limitation and Exclusions The liability of Instant Brands, if any, for any allegedly defective appliance or part shall in no circumstances exceed the purchase price of a comparable replacement appliance. This Limited Warranty does not cover:... - Page 29 Warranty Disclaimer of Implied Warranties EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, INSTANT BRANDS MAKES NO WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS OR REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY STATUTE, USAGE, CUSTOM OF TRADE OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLIANCES OR PARTS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, OR REPRESENTATIONS OF WORKMANSHIP, MERCHANTABILITY, MERCHANTABLE QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR DURABILITY.
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Page 30: Contact And Support Information
Instant Brands Inc. 11 - 300 Earl Grey Dr., Suite 383 Ottawa, Ontario K2T 1C1 Canada Register your product today instantappliances.com/support/register Contact Customer Care: 1-800-828-7280 support@instantappliances.com instantappliances.com/#Chat instantappliances.com store.instantappliances.com Copyright © 2019 Instant Brands™ Inc 686-0101-51...