Summary of Contents for Instant VORTEX PLUS AFB6132BK
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INSTANT VORTEX PLUS ™ ™ 5.7L WITH CLEARCOOK INSTANT VORTEX PLUS ™ ™ 5.7L WITH CLEARCOOK AND ODOURERASE USER MANUALS...
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™ 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 with ClearCook!
CONTENTS Important safeguards What’s in the box Using your Vortex Plus ™ Initial setup Cooking Smart Programmes Cleaning Troubleshooting Error Codes Learn more Warranty...
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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.
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.
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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.
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DO NOT use this appliance for deep frying foods. Accessories DO use only accessories or attachments authorised 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.
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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.
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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.
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 For OdourErase Model OdourErase™ filter housing (removable) Air Vent (rear) Power cord (rear) User Manual...
2x OdourErase™ filters (pre-installed, inside) Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product. 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 •...
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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 programme. Turning sound On/Off •...
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Reset Smart Programmes to original settings Reset individual Smart Programmes • With the cooker in Standby mode, press and hold one of the Smart Programme buttons until the cooker returns to Standby. Reset all Smart Programmes • With the cooker in Standby mode, press and hold the Control Dial until the cooker beeps.
INITIAL SETUP Unpack Remove your new Vortex Plus from the box. ™ Remove all the packaging material from in and around the air fryer. Make sure to remove all the accessories from inside the cooking chamber. Don’t remove the safety warning stickers or the rating label from the air fryer.
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(do not add any food). When the display shows Turn Food, wait 10 seconds for the programme to resume. After the cooking programme ends, allow the unit to cool down. Now you’re ready to cook a meal in your Instant Vortex Plus! User Manual...
COOKING The Vortex Plus uses rapid air circulation to crisp or cook food, giving ™ your meals all the rich, crispy flavours 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.
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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 programme has started. See page 16 to adjust Smart Programme settings. Add food When the cooker passes the preheating phase, the display shows Add Food.
SMART PROGRAMMES Air Fry You can air fry foods like fries, cauliflower bites, wings, nuggets and more. Setting Default Minimum Maximum Temperature 196°C 82°C 205°C Cooking Time 15 minutes 1 minute 1 hour (00:15) (00:01) (01:00) To air fry • Follow the basic instructions for Air Frying.
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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 185°C 82°C 205°C Cooking Time 30 minutes 1 minute 1 hour (00:30) (00:01) (01:00) To bake •...
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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 54°C 35°C 79°C Cooking Time 8 hours 1 hour 72 hours (08:00) (01:00) (72:00)
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.
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REPLACING ODOURERASE FILTERS (for OdourErase model only) Visit instantbrands.co.uk to purchase compatible filters designed to work with your unit. When it’s time to replace the OdourErase filter, the display will show Change Filter. 1. Unplug the Vortex™ Plus from the electrical outlet. 2.
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 •...
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.
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 instantbrands.co.uk/product-registration/ Contact Consumer Care instantbrands.co.uk UKSupport@instantbrands.com EUSupport@instantbrands.com +44 (0) 3331 230051 Instant Brands Connect App with 1000+ recipes instantbrands.co.uk...
Warranty extends only to the original purchaser and use of the appliance in the UK and EU and must be purchased by an authorised distributor of Instant Brands. This warranty does not cover appliance use outside of the UK and EU.
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Warranty Registration Within the UK Within the EU Instant Brands (Ireland) Limited, Suite Instant Brands (EMEA) Limited, 1 6, Rineanna House, Shannon Free Zone, Christchurch Way, Woking, Surrey, Shannon, Co Clare, Ireland, V14 CA36.
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