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™ This Instant Vortex Plus Dual Air Fryer can help you cook delicious meals with less oil and less hassle. We hope you fall in love with Instant air frying, and enjoy it in your kitchen for years to come! Before using your new Vortex Plus, read all instructions, including the Safety and Warranty document.
CONTENTS What’s in the box Using your Vortex Plus Initial set up Cooking Smart Programs Using both baskets Cleaning Learn more Notes 140-3090-01_140-3090-01-0301_IB_VortexPlus_8QTDualAirFry_US_GSG_FINAL.indd 1 140-3090-01_140-3090-01-0301_IB_VortexPlus_8QTDualAirFry_US_GSG_FINAL.indd 1 7/14/21 2:57 PM 7/14/21 2:57 PM...
WHAT’S IN THE BOX Air Fryer Control Panel Air Vents (rear) Air Fryer Baskets with ClearCook baskets Power Cord (rear) Heating Elements (inside) Lights (inside) Parts + accessories Cooking Trays (2) Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product. Remember to recycle! We designed this packaging with sustainability in mind.
USING YOUR VORTEX PLUS Control panel We’ve designed the control panel to be simple to use and easy to read. 1. Left + Right Basket Status Display 5. Left (1) + Right (2) Basket Selectors • Cooking temperature 6. Light •...
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Turning the sound On/Off You can set notification sounds to ON or OFF. • When in Ready or cooking modes, press and hold Time and Temp for 5 seconds until the display shows Sound On or Sound Off. Error alerts cannot be turned off. Choosing the temperature scale You can display cooking temperature in either Fahrenheit or Celsius.
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. Test run Before using your new Vortex Plus for the first time, perform a test run to ensure everything is working correctly. To perform a test run: Follow the instructions for cooking on page 7.
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When the display shows Turn Food, just wait 10 seconds for the program to resume. After the cooking session is done, let the unit cool. Now you’re ready to cook a meal in your Instant Vortex Plus! Get started 140-3090-01_140-3090-01-0301_IB_VortexPlus_8QTDualAirFry_US_GSG_FINAL.indd 6 140-3090-01_140-3090-01-0301_IB_VortexPlus_8QTDualAirFry_US_GSG_FINAL.indd 6...
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. HOT SURFACES The air fryer will be hot during and after cooking. Always exercise extreme caution when removing food from the hot cooking chamber.
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How to cook These instructions explain how to cook using one basket at a time. See below for information on using both baskets. Prep Thaw, cut, season or batter your ingredients according to your recipe. Preheat Insert the cooking basket into the air fryer. Press 1 (to cook in left basket) or 2 (to cook in right basket).
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Cook Remove the cooking basket and place your food into the basket. Insert the cooking basket into the air fryer. Cooking begins and the cooking countdown timer starts. Turn 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.
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Changing cooking time during cooking You can change the cooking time after you’ve started a smart program: Press 1 or 2 to select the basket you want to change. Press Time and use the Control Dial to increase or decrease it. Then press the Control Dial to confirm the change.
SMART PROGRAMS Air Fry You can air fry foods like fries, cauliflower bites, wings, nuggets and more. Setting Default Minimum Maximum Temperature 385°F / 196°C 180°F / 82°C 400°F / 205°C 15 minutes 1 minute 1 hour Cooking Time (00:15) (00:01) (01:00) To air fry...
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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 350°F / 176°C 180°F / 82°C 400°F / 205°C 20 minutes 1 minute 1 hour Cooking Time (00:20) (00:01) (01:00)
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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°C 95°F / 35°C 175°F / 79°C 8 hours 1 hour 72 hours Cooking Time...
USING BOTH BASKETS The Vortex Plus Dual Air Fryer let you use cook in both baskets at the same time, with 3 options: Cook in both baskets Cook in both baskets at the same time, using different programs and settings.
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About SyncCook • You can change the cooking time and temperature settings for both baskets (SyncCook will remain ON) by adjusting the cooking time or temperature. • You can change the cooking time and temperature settings for either basket (SyncCook will turn OFF) by pressing 1 or 2 to select a basket to change and then adjusting the cooking time or temperature.
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Ending SyncCook You can end SyncCook at any time to make changes to one or both cooking programs. Press 1 or 2 to select the basket you’d like to make changes to. SyncCook stops and the icon no longer displays. Adjust the cooking time or temperature settings and press the Control Dial to confirm the changes.
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. 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.
LEARN MORE There’s a whole world of Instant Vortex Plus 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...
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Product specifications Model Volume Wattage Power Weight Dimensions DAF8132BK Total 1700 120V/ 16.42 lbs in: 15.12 L x 15.87 [Black] 8 Quart watts 60Hz 7.45 kgs W x 12.48 H 7.5 Litres cm: 38.4 L x Each basket 40.3 W x 31.7 H 4 Quart 3.7 Litres DAF8132SS...
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