Instant VORTEX PLUS User Manual

Instant VORTEX PLUS User Manual

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6QT WITH CLEARCOOK
USER MANUAL

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  • Page 1 INSTANT VORTEX PLUS ® ™ 6QT WITH CLEARCOOK ™ USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Plus! This Instant Vortex Plus 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! Get started with your new Vortex Plus! Before using your new Vortex Plus, read all instructions, including the Safety Instructions and the Warranty.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Important safeguards What’s in the box Using your Vortex ™ Plus Initial setup Cooking Smart Programs Cleaning Troubleshooting Error Codes Learn more Warranty...
  • Page 4 PLUS AIR FRYER Safety Instructions At Instant, we want you to feel comfortable using our products. This Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer was designed with your safety in mind. When using electrical appliances, you should always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of electric shock or other personal injury, fire and/or property damage.
  • Page 5: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS Placement DO place the appliance on a countertop only. Always operate the appliance on a stable, non-combustible, level surface. DO NOT place the appliance on or close to a hot gas or electric burner, or a heated oven. DO NOT use the appliance near water or flame.
  • Page 6 DO NOT allow children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities to operate this appliance. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children and individuals with reduced capabilities. Children should not play with this appliance. DO NOT use the appliance for anything other than household use.
  • Page 7 DO NOT use this appliance for deep frying foods. Accessories DO use only accessories or attachments authorized by Instant Brands LLC. The use of parts, accessories or attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of electric shock or other personal injury, fire, and/or property damage.
  • Page 8 Care and Storage DO let the appliance cool to room temperature before cleaning or storage. DO NOT store any materials in the appliance when not in use. DO NOT place any combustible materials in the appliance, such as paper, cardboard, plastic, Styrofoam or wood. DO NOT clean the appliance with metal scouring pads or steel wool.
  • Page 9 DO allow unit to cool before adding or removing parts or accessories. DO regularly inspect the appliance and power cord. DO NOT operate the appliance if the power cord or plug is damaged, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner.
  • Page 10: What's In The Box

    WHAT’S IN THE BOX Air Fryer Air vent (rear) Control panel Light (inside) Heating element (inside) Power cord (rear) Cooking tray Air frying basket with ClearCook ™ window Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product. Remember to recycle! We designed this packaging with sustainability in mind.
  • Page 11: Using Your Vortex ™ Plus

    USING YOUR VORTEX ™ PLUS Control panel We’ve designed the control panel to be simple to use and easy to read. Time/Temperature 4. Control Dial • Cooking time • Used to select time and temperature • Cooking temperature 5. Temperature and time 2.
  • Page 12 Turning cooking light On/Off • To turn the light on, press Light. • To turn the light off, press Light again. The cooking light cannot be turned off in the last 60 seconds of a cooking program. Turning sound On/Off •...
  • Page 13 Reset Smart Programs to original settings Reset individual Smart Programs • With the cooker in Standby mode, press and hold one of the Smart Program buttons until the cooker returns to Standby. Reset all Smart Programs • With the cooker in Standby mode, press and hold the Control Dial until the cooker beeps.
  • Page 14: Initial Setup

    Wash the accessories with hot water and dish soap. Rinse with warm, clear water and use a soft cloth to dry. Placement 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.
  • Page 15 (do not add any food). When the display shows Turn Food, wait 10 seconds for the program to resume. After the cooking program ends, allow the unit to cool down. Now you’re ready to cook a meal in your Instant Vortex Plus! User Manual...
  • Page 16: Cooking

    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 oven will be hot during and after cooking. Always exercise extreme caution when removing food from the hot cooking chamber.
  • Page 17 Press Air Fry. Press Temp/Time to adjust the temperature and cooking time. Press Start to begin. The display shows Preheating to indicate that the cooking program has started. See page 16 to adjust Smart Program settings. Add food When the cooker passes the preheating phase, the display shows Add Food.
  • Page 18: Smart Programs

    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 Cooking Time 15 minutes 1 minute 1 hour (00:15) (00:01) (01:00) To air fry...
  • Page 19 Bake You can bake foods like breads, cakes, pastries and buns, with the Vortex ™ Plus 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 1 minute 1 hour (00:30) (00:01)
  • Page 20 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 Cooking Time 8 hours 1 hour 72 hours...
  • Page 21: Cleaning

    CLEANING Clean your Vortex ™ Plus 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.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Air fryer will The appliance is not • Make sure the power cord is plugged not turn on properly plugged in. into the outlet firmly. Outlet is not • Plug another appliance into the powered. same outlet to test the circuit. The oven door •...
  • Page 23: Error Codes

    ERROR CODES If the control panel displays an error code from this list, there is an issue with the Vortex ™ Plus. Here are the actions you should take to fix the problem. Problem Cause Solution Open circuit. • Contact Consumer Care. Temperature sensor short circuit.
  • Page 24: Learn More

    LEARN MORE There’s a whole world of Instant Air Fryer information and help just waiting for you. Here are some of the most helpful resources. Register your product Instanthome.com/register Contact Consumer Care In the Instant Brand Connect app Instanthome.com/customer-care-center support@instanthome.com Instant Brands Connect App with 1000+ recipes Instanthome.com...
  • Page 25 Product specifications Model Volume Wattage Power Weight Dimensions AFB6132BK 6 Quarts 1700 W 120V/ 11.35 lb in: 14.92 D x 11.81 W x 12.99 H 5.7 Litres 60Hz 5.15 kg cm: 39.3 D x 30 W x 30 H User Manual...
  • Page 26: Warranty

    Warranty on the replacement appliance will expire twelve (12) months from the date of receipt. Failure to register your product will not reduce your warranty rights. The liability of Instant Brands, if any, for any allegedly defective appliance or part will not exceed the purchase price of a comparable replacement appliance.
  • Page 27 You can also create a support ticket online at www.instanthome.com. 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. When returning your...
  • Page 28 Distributed by Instant Brands LLC 3025 Highland Parkway, Suite 700 Downers Grove, IL 60515 U.S. instanthome.com © 2022 Instant Brands LLC 140-3088-01-0101 INSTANT is a registered trademark of Instant Brands Holdings Inc.

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