VORTEX ™ 10 QUART AIR FRYER OVEN User manual Important safeguards Product, parts and accessories Get started Control panel Cooking Rotisserie cooking Care, cleaning and storage Troubleshooting Warranty Contact Download the Instant Pot app with 1000+ recipes at instantappliances.com/app.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Yes, we have to) At Instant Brands your safety always comes first. The Instant Vortex ™ ™ ™ family was designed with your safety in mind, and we mean business. Visit instantappliances.com to learn about this appliance’s safety mechanisms.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 10 DO NOT use any accessories or attachments not authorized by Instant Brands Inc. The use of attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, may cause a risk of injury, fire or electric shock. 11 For household countertop use only. DO NOT use outdoors. Not for commercial use.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 23 While cooking, the internal temperature of the appliance reaches several hundred degrees. To avoid personal injury, NEVER place unprotected hands inside the appliance until it has cooled to room temperature. 24 When cooking, DO NOT place the appliance against a wall or against other appliances.
120 V ~ 60 Hz 10 Quart 17.53 lb / 7.95 kg Vortex Pro 10 cm: 35D x 33.6W x 36.5H Find your model name and serial number Find both of these on the rating label on the back of the air fryer oven, near the power cord.
Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................1 Special cord set instructions ...................5 Product specifications .....................5 Find your model name and serial number ............5 Product, parts and accessories .................. 7 Get started ........................8 Initial set up .......................8 Initial test run ......................9 Control Panel ......................
Product, parts and accessories Before using your awesome new air fryer oven, make sure that everything is present and accounted for. Air fryer oven Air vents (rear) Control panel Heating element (interior) Oven door Cooking chamber (interior) Power cord (rear) Accessories Cooking tray (x2) Drip pan...
Get started Initial set up "No one is born a great cook; one learns by doing." – Julia Child 01 Pull that Vortex Pro out of the box! 02 Remove all the packaging material from in and around the oven, and make sure to remove all the accessories from inside the oven chamber.
Get started Initial test run Do you have to do the test run? No — but getting to know the ins and outs of your Vortex Pro prepares you for success in the kitchen! Take a few minutes to get to know how this baby works. Stage 1: Setting up for cooking Stage 2: "Cooking"...
Control panel Shows the cooking time and the set temperature, as well as Display display messages and error codes. Use the + / − Time keys if you want to adjust the cooking time. + / − Time Touch and hold the key to scroll quickly. Use the + / −...
Settings To do this Do this! Touch any key or open and close the oven Wake the air fryer. door. The display shows OFF to let you know that it's in standby mode and ready for action. In standby mode, touch and hold both − keys (beneath Time and Temp) for 5 seconds.
Status messages The Vortex Pro is in standby mode. A smart program is in the Preheat stage. Not applicable to Toast, Proof, Reheat and Dehydrate. This message appears to let you know that the air fryer oven has reached the perfect cooking temperature and food can be added (if it hasn’t been already).
Cooking in the Vortex Pro is quick and easy — food goes in, crispy deliciousness comes out! Check out the cooking timetables for guidance, or visit our recipe site for fun, easy-to- follow instructions. You can also download the free Instant Pot app to search recipes, save favorites and more.
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Cooking Stage 1: Setting up for cooking Stage 2: Cooking 01 Follow steps 01 and 02 in the Initial 01 When the display shows Add Food, test run: Stage 1 to set up the air fryer open the oven door and carefully oven.
• Air frying can cause oil and fat to drip, so always use the drip pan. To prevent excess smoke, watch the oil levels and carefully remove and drain the drip pan as needed. Check out the cooking timetables, download the Instant Pot app, or, visit our recipe site for fun, easy-to-follow recipes.
Cooking Proof, Dehydrate and Reheat and Toast Smart Default Temperature Default time Time range Notes program temperature range Perfect for homemade fruit 7 hours 1 to 72 hours 35 to 79°C Dehydrate 49°C / 120°F leather, jerky, dried (07:00) (01:00 to 72:00) 95 to 175°F vegetables and more.
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The time changes automatically with the toasting level. 05 Touch Start to begin! The display starts to count down right away. Instant Tip: Flip your toast around the halfway point to make sure it’s toasted evenly on both sides. 06 When the display shows End, carefully remove your food from the air fryer.
Rotisserie cooking The Instant Vortex Pro is equipped with EvenCrisp technology for simple rotisserie-style ™ cooking with delicious results. Always insert rotisserie accessories and food items into the cooking chamber before preheating the air fryer oven. Read the instructions below and watch this short video to make sure the rotisserie accessories are being installed correctly.
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Rotisserie cooking The rotisserie spit and forks are perfect for roasting whole chicken, tenderloin and much more. 01 Unscrew the 2 setting screws. 03 Push your food item onto the spit. 02 Remove the forks from the spit. 04 Slide the forks onto both ends of the spit, making sure the prongs are inserted into the food item securely on both sides.
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Rotisserie cooking Stage 1: Setting up the rotisserie accessories Follow the steps in Rotisserie cooking: Rotisserie accessories to prepare your food. 01 Open the oven door and slide the rotisserie basket or rotisserie spit onto the guides in the cooking chamber. 02 Move the red rotisserie catch lever to the right and hold it in position.
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Rotisserie cooking 03 Align the left side of the accessory with 04 Release the rotisserie catch lever. the hole in the rotisserie catch, and set the right end of the accessory in the notch on the right. Notch 05 Rotate the accessory in place to make that it’s being held securely.
Rotisserie cooking Removing the accessories The rotisserie basket and rotisserie spit are installed and removed the same way, but backwards! 01 Open the oven door. 03 Move the rotisserie catch lever to the right and hold it in position to release 02 Position the hooks on the rotisserie lift the accessory.
Care, cleaning and storage Clean your Instant Vortex Pro and accessories after each use. Always unplug the air fryer oven 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.
Care, cleaning and storage The oven door The oven door is installed and removed the same way, but backwards! Remove the oven door Reinstall the oven door 01 Place one hand on top of the air fryer 01 Hold the oven door at a 45º angle oven to hold it firmly in place.
Troubleshooting Register your Instant Vortex Pro today! If your problem persists or if you have questions, get in touch with a Customer Care Advisor through our chat widget at instantappliances.com/chat#, by email at support@instantappliances.com or by phone at 1-800-828-7280. Problem...
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:...
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If we are unable to resolve the problem, you may be asked to send your appliance to the Service Department for quality inspection. Instant Brands is not responsible for shipping costs related to warranty service, save and except for shipping costs associated with the return of your appliance from Canada or within the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia of the United States of America, as provided herein.
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