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INSTANT VORTEX SLIM ™ ™ AIR FRYER 5.7 L USER MANUAL ™...
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™ This Instant Vortex Slim 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 Vortex Slim Air Fryer!
CONTENTS Important safeguards What’s in the box Using your Vortex Initial setup Cooking Smart programmes Troubleshooting Error codes Learn more Product specifications Warranty...
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 Heating element (inside) Power cord (rear) Cooking tray Air frying basket Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product. Remember to recycle! We designed this packaging with sustainability in mind. Please recycle everything that can be recycled where you live.
USING YOUR VORTEX Control panel We’ve designed the control panel to be simple to use and easy to read. Grill Time/Temperature 3. Temperature • Cooking time 4. Time • Cooking temperature 5. Cancel 2. Smart Programmes 6. Start • Air Fry •...
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Turning sound On/Off • When the display shows OFF, press and hold Temp and Time buttons for 5+ seconds, until the display shows S Off or S On. Audible safety alerts (beeps) cannot be turned off. Choosing temperature unit Choose which cooking temperature unit you would like to use, Fahrenheit or Celsius.
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Reset Smart Programmes to original settings Reset individual Smart Programmes • When the display shows OFF, press and hold one of the Smart Programme buttons until the cooker returns to Ready. Reset all Smart Programmes • When the display shows OFF, press and hold the Control Dial for over 3 seconds to reset device to its factory settings.
Placement Place your Vortex Slim air fryer on a stable, level surface, away from combustible material and external heat sources. Do not place your air fryer on top of another appliance.
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Test run Before using your new Vortex Slim air fryer for the first time, you must perform a test run to ensure everything is working correctly. To perform a test run: Plug the air fryer into an electrical outlet. The display will show OFF.
COOKING The Vortex Slim air fryer uses rapid air circulation to crisp or cook food, giving your meals all the rich, crispy flavour 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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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 10 to adjust Smart Programme settings. Add food When the cooker passes the preheating phase, the display shows Add Food.
• Follow the basic instructions for Cooking. • Select “Roast” as the Smart Programme. Bake You can bake foods like breads, cakes, pastries and buns, with the Vortex Slim as your own “mini oven”. Setting Default Minimum Maximum Temperature 185°C 82°C...
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To bake • Follow the basic instructions for Cooking. • Select “Bake” as the Smart Programme. • There is no need to turn the food partway through cooking. Leave approximately 2.5 cm of space around all sides of the baking dish to allow heat to circulate evenly.
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CLEANING Clean your Vortex Slim air fryer 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.
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 air frying basket •...
ERROR CODES If the control panel displays an error code from this list, there is an issue with the air fryer. Here are the actions you should take to fix the problem. Problem Cause Solution Open circuit. • Contact Customer Care. Temperature sensor short circuit.
LEARN MORE There’s a whole world of Vortex Slim 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 Customer Care instantbrands.co.uk/support UKSupport@instantbrands.com EUSupport@instantbrands.com Instant Brands Connect App with 100+ recipes ®...
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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Instantbrands.co.uk/support/. 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 appliance, please include your name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and proof of the original purchase date as well as a description of the problem you are encountering with the appliance.
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