Instant Pod INDOOR GRILL - Air Fryer Manual

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

Indoor Grill

Parts and accessories

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INITIAL SET UP

Unpack

1. Remove your new Grill from the box.
2. Remove all the packaging material from in and around the grill.
3. Make sure to remove all the accessories from inside the grill chamber.
4. Don't remove the safety warning stickers or the rating label from the grill.

Clean before use

1. Wipe the interior with a damp cloth. Use a clean, soft cloth to dry.
2. Wash the accessories with hot water and dish soap. Rinse with warm, clear water and use a soft cloth to dry.

Placement

1. Place your Grill on a stable, level surface, away from combustible material and external heat sources. Do not place your Grill on top of another appliance.
2. Make sure to leave at least 5" / 13 cm of space above and around all sides of the appliance to allow for sufficient air flow.

Turn on the Grill

1. Plug the Grill into an electric outlet. The Control Panel will light up.
2. When the display shows Off, the unit is ready for cooking.

If your Instant Grill is left inactive for over 2 minutes, the display will dim. Press any button or the Control Dial to return to ready mode.

USING YOUR GRILL

Control panel

We've designed the control panel to be simple to use and easy to read.

1. Smart Program buttons
   • Air Fry
   • Roast
   • Bake
   • Grill
   • Dehydrate
   • Reheat
2. Time/Temperature
   • Cooking time
   • Cooking temperature
   • Fahrenheit/Celsius indicator
3. Status Bar
4. Cooking status
5. Change filter alert
6. Temp button
7. Time button
8. Control Dial
   • Used to select time and temperature
9. Cancel button
10. Start button

Turning sound On/Off

• While the display shows OFF, press and hold Time and Temp for 5 seconds.
  Audible safety alerts (beeps) cannot be turned off.

Choosing temperature unit

Choose which cooking temperature unit you would like to use, Fahrenheit or Celsius.

• While the display shows OFF, press and hold Temp for 5 seconds, until display shows either °F or °C.

Reset Smart Programs to original settings

Reset individual Smart Programs

• While the display shows OFF or is in cooking mode, press and hold one of the Smart Program buttons for 3+ seconds.

The Smart Program's cooking time and temperature are restored to the factory default setting.

Reset all Smart Programs

• While the display shows OFF, press and hold the Control Dial for 3+ seconds.
  All Smart Program cooking times and temperatures are restored to the factory default setting.

Cancel active cooking program

You can cancel any cooking program at any time.

• While in Standby, Preheating or active cooking program, press Cancel. Depending on the temperature of the unit, the internal fan may keep running to cool the unit.

Change the OdorErase^™ filter

When the display shows Change Filter, it's time to replace the filter. Visit instanthome.com to purchase compatible filters, designed to work with your unit

1. Make sure the unit is not in use and turned off.
2. Open the filter panel door and carefully remove the old filter.
3. Remove a new filter from its packaging.
4. Insert the new filter into the filter housing and close the panel door.
5. Press Bake and Reheat together for 3 seconds to reset the filter sensor. The display should no longer show Change Filter.
6. The OdorErase filter will automatically begin removing odors while you cook.

Empty the oil collector

Each time you cook with the Indoor Grill, you'll need to check the oil collector and empty it.

1. Make sure the unit is not in use and turned off.
2. Carefully remove the oil collector.
3. Empty any oil out of the collector and properly dispose of the oil.
4. Clean the oil collector in the dishwasher or by hand with mild dish soap. Dry thoroughly.
5. Carefully replace the oil collector into the grill base.

GRILL

You can grill meats and veggies for delicious results with less smoke and mess.

The Grill Smart Program is set to the following default cooking settings. You can change the cooking time and temperature according to your recipe if you want.

Setting	Default	Minimum	Maximum
Temperature	Level 5	Level 1	Level 5
Cooking Time	15 minutes (00:15)	1 minute (00:01)	1 hour (01:00)

Cooking Timetable

Frozen/ Fresh	Food	Item	Amount	Temperature	Time	Internal Temp
Canned	Fruit	Pineapple	1 can or 8–10 slices	L 5 (500°F)	8–10 min	n/a
Fresh	Fruit	Pineapple	1-1/2 lb or 4–5 slices	L 5 (500°F)	10–12 min	n/a
Fresh	Fruit	Melon	1/2 lb or 4–6 slices	L 5 (500°F)	3–5 min	n/a
Fresh	Vegetable	Cauliflower	1 lb (florets)	L 5 (500°F)	12–15 min	n/a
Fresh	Vegetable	Broccoli	1 lb (florets)	L 5 (500°F)	5–8 min	n/a
Fresh	Vegetable	Asparagus	1 lb	L 5 (500°F)	2–4 min	n/a
Fresh	Vegetable	Portobello mushroom	4	L 5 (500°F)	8–10 min	n/a
Fresh	Vegetable	Corn on the cob	4	L 5 (500°F)	13–15 min	n/a
Fresh	Vegetable	Zucchini	1 lb or 6–8 slices	L 5 (500°F)	8–10 min	n/a
Fresh	Cheese	Cheese halloumi	1/2 lb or 6–8 slices	L 5 (500°F)	2–3 min	n/a
Fresh	Pork	Baby back ribs	1-1/2 lb	L 4 (475°F)	30–45 min	190°F
Fresh	Pork	Pork chops	1 lb	L 4 (475°F)	5–8 min	145°F
Fresh	Pork	Pork skewers	320 g or 4 skewers	L 4 (475°F)	10–12 min	145°F
Fresh	Pork	Sausage	500 g or 5 pcs	L 2 (425°F)	10–12 min	160°F
Fresh	Pork	Chorizo	500 g or 5 pcs	L 4 (475°F)	12–15 min	160°F
Fresh	Poultry	1/4 chicken	2 pcs	L 4 (475°F)	30–35 min	165°F
Fresh	Poultry	Chicken breast	1 lb or 3–4 pcs	L 4 (475°F)	12–15 min	165°F
Frozen	Poultry	Chicken breast	1-1/2 lb or 5 pcs	L 3 (450°F)	20–25 min	165°F
Frozen	Poultry	Chicken kebab	320 g or 4 skewers	L 3 (450°F)	10–12 min	165°F
Fresh	Poultry	Chicken kebab	320 g or 4 skewers	L 5 (500°F)	8–10 min	165°F
Fresh	Beef	Hot dogs	1 lb or 6 hot dogs	L 5 (500°F)	5 min	160°F
Fresh	Beef	Tenderloin	1 lb or 2 steaks (1.25-in thick)	L 5 (500°F)	7–8 min	Medium-rare
Fresh	Beef	Sirloin	580–600 g or 2 steaks (1-in thick)	L 5 (500°F)	11–12 min 14–15 min	Medium-rare Well done
Fresh	Beef	Rib-eye steak	2 lb or 2 steaks (1-in thick)	L 5 (500°F)	7–8 min	Medium-rare
Fresh	Beef	Burger patties	4 pcs	L 5 (500°F)	5–6 min	160°F
Frozen	Beef	Burger patties	4 pcs	L 5 (500°F)	12–13 min	160°F
Fresh	Beef	Beef medallions	4 pcs (1.5– in thick)	L 5 (500°F)	8–9 min	Medium-rare
Fresh	Seafood	Salmon	1 lb or 4–6 pcs	L 5 (500°F)	10–12 min	145°F
Frozen	Seafood	Salmon	1 lb or 4–5 pcs	L 4 (475°F)	12–15 min	145°F
Fresh	Seafood	Shrimp	1 lb	L 5 (500°F)	2–3 min	n/a
Frozen	Seafood	Shrimp	1 lb	L 5 (500°F)	3–5 min	n/a

To grill

Prep

• Cut, chop, season or marinate the ingredients according to your recipe.

Cook

1. Insert the cooking basket and grill plate into the cooking chamber and close the lid.
2. Select Grill by pressing its button. The Grill button flashes and the display shows the default time and temperature settings.
3. If you want to change the cooking settings, press Temp or Time and use the Control Dial to adjust the temperature and cooking time.
4. Press Start to begin. The cooking program starts and the Status Bar shows Preheating.
5. When the cooker reaches the target temperature, the display shows Add Food.
6. Open the lid, place the food onto the grill plate, and close the lid.

Turn

1. Part way through the cooking cycle the display shows Turn Food.
2. Open the lid and carefully turn, flip, or rotate your food.
   If you do not remove the lid after Turn Food displays, cooking will proceed after 10 seconds.
3. Close the lid. Cooking continues.

Finish

• When the Smart Program completes, the lid beeps, and the display shows End.
  The grill beeps every minute for 10 minutes to remind you that cooking has completed You will still hear the fan running for up to 5 minutes after grilling in order to cool the surface.

AIR FRY

You can air fry foods like fries, cauliflower bites, wings, nuggets and more.

The Air Fry Smart Program is set to the following default cooking settings. You can change the cooking time and temperature according to your recipe if you want.

Setting	Default	Minimum	Maximum
Temperature	400°F / 205°C	180°F / 82°C	400°F / 205°C
Cooking Time	18 minutes (00:18)	1 minute (00:01)	1 hour (01:00)

Cooking Timetable

Frozen/ Fresh	Food	Item	Amount	Temperature	Time	Internal Temp
Frozen	Vegetable	Falafel	1 lb	400°F	8–10 min	n/a
Frozen	Vegetable	French fries	1 lb	400°F	14–16 min	n/a
Frozen	Vegetable	French fries	1.5 lb	400°F	18–20 min	n/a
Frozen	Cheese	Mozzarella sticks	1 lb	400°F	8–10 min	n/a
Fresh	Cheese	Nachos		400°F	3–5 min	n/a
Fresh	Poultry	Chicken wings	1 lb	400°F	23–25 min	165°F
Fresh	Poultry	Chicken wings	2 lb	400°F	28–30 min	165°F
Frozen	Poultry	Chicken nuggets	1 lb	400°F	10–12 min	165°F
Frozen	Poultry	Chicken strips	1 lb	400°F	12–15 min	165°F
Frozen	Poultry	Chicken wings (breaded)	1 lb	400°F	15–17 min	165°F
Frozen	Poultry	Chicken wings	1 lb	400°F	25 min	165°F
Frozen	Poultry	Chicken wings	2 lb	400°F	30 min	165°F
Fresh	Pork	Bacon	4–6 strips	380°F	12–15 min	145°F
Frozen	Seafood	Fish sticks	1 lb	400°F	10–12 min	165°F
Frozen	Snack	Pizza pockets	4 pcs	400°F	23–25 min	n/a
Frozen	Snack	Mini pizza	4 pcs	400°F	12 min	n/a

To air fry

Prep

• Cut, chop, season, marinate or batter the ingredients according to your recipe.

Cook

1. Place the food into the cooking basket with the air frying tray and set aside.
2. Select Air Fry by pressing its button. The Air Fry button flashes and the display shows the default time and temperature settings.
3. If you want to change the cooking settings, press Temp or Time and use the Control Dial to adjust the temperature and cooking time.
4. Press Start to begin. The cooking program starts and the Status Bar shows Preheating.
5. When the cooker reaches the target temperature, the display shows Add Food.
6. Open the lid, insert the air fry basket, and close the lid.

Turn

1. Part way through the cooking cycle the display shows Turn Food.
2. Open the lid and carefully turn, flip, or rotate your food.
   If you do not remove the lid after Turn Food displays, cooking will proceed after 10 seconds.
3. Close the lid. Cooking continues.

Finish

• When the Smart Program completes, the lid beeps, and the display shows End.
  The grill beeps every minute for 10 minutes to remind you that cooking has completed.

ROAST

You can roast foods like beef, lamb, pork, poultry, vegetables and scalloped potatoes, for a deliciously tender inside and browned outside.

The Roast Smart Program is set to the following default cooking settings. You can change the cooking time and temperature according to your recipe if you want.

Setting	Default	Minimum	Maximum
Temperature	380°F / 193°C	180°F / 82°C	400°F / 205°C
Cooking Time	40 minutes (00:40)	1 minute (00:01)	1 hour (01:00)

Cooking Timetable

Frozen/ Fresh	Food	Item	Amount	Temperature	Time	Internal Temp
Fresh	Vegetable	Cauliflower (florets)	1 lb	380°F	15 min	n/a
Fresh	Vegetable	Mini potatoes	1 lb	385°F	20–22 min	n/a
Fresh	Vegetable	Broccoli (florets)	1 lb	400°F	5–7 min	n/a
Fresh	Poultry	Drumsticks	1 lb or 4–5 pcs	380°F	37 min	165°F
Fresh	Poultry	Drumsticks	2 lb or 8–10 pcs	380°F	42 min	165°F
Fresh	Poultry	Chicken	whole (divided in 2)	370°F	45–60 min	165°F
Fresh	Seafood	Salmon	1 lb or 4–5 pcs	400°F	15–18 min	145°F

To roast

Prep

• Cut, chop, season or marinate the ingredients according to your recipe.

Cook

1. Insert the cooking basket with the air frying tray into the cooking chamber and close the lid.
2. Select Roast by pressing its button. The Roast button flashes and the display shows the default time and temperature settings.
3. If you want to change the cooking settings, press Temp or Time and use the Control Dial to adjust the temperature and cooking time.
4. Press Start to begin. The cooking program starts and the Status Bar shows Preheating.
5. When the cooker reaches the target temperature, the display shows Add Food.
6. Open the lid, place the food onto the grill plate, and close the lid.

Finish

• When the Smart Program completes, the lid beeps, and the display shows End.

The grill beeps every minute for 10 minutes to remind you that cooking has completed.

BAKE

You can bake foods like breads, cakes, pastries and buns, with the Grill as your own "mini oven".

The Bake Smart Program is set to the following default cooking settings. You can change the cooking time and temperature according to your recipe if you want.

Setting	Default	Minimum	Maximum
Temperature	350°F / 176°C	180°F / 82°C	400°F / 205°C
Cooking Time	30 minutes (00:30)	1 minute (00:01)	1 hour (01:00)

Cooking Timetable

Frozen/ Fresh	Food	Item	Amount	Temperature	Time	Internal Temp
Fresh	Bread	Brioche, sandwich loaf	2 (8 in x 4 in x 2.5 in) loaf pans, 300–320 g dough per each pan	350°F	30 min	190°F–200°F
Fresh	Bread	Banana bread	2 (7.3 in x 5.4 in x 2 in) loaf pans, 330–340 g batter per each pan	350°F	40 min	n/a
Fresh	Cake	Carrot cake loaf	2 (8 in x 4 in x 2.5 in) loaf pans, 400 g batter per each pan	350°F	40 min	n/a
Fresh	Cake	Box cake	2 (8 in x 4 in x 2.5 in) loaf pans, 400 g batter per each pan	350°F	30 min	n/a
Fresh	Muffin	Banana blueberry muffins	6 (ramequins)	350°F	15 min	n/a
Fresh	Cookie	Chocolate cookies	6 to 8 (15–20 g each) (directly on the bottom of the basket)	350°F	12–14 min	n/a
Frozen	Pastry	Spanakopita	6 pcs	380°F	10–12 min	n/a

What to bake in

You can bake many foods right in the cooking basket. For foods that require a pan, you can use an aluminum foil pan that fits inside the cooking chamber.

To bake

Prep

1. Prepare the ingredients according to your recipe.
2. Place your food into the cooking basket or an aluminum foil pan.
   If you're using a pan, make sure there is approximately 1"/ 2.5 cm of space between the pan and the sides of the cooking chamber to allow heat to circulate evenly.

Cook

1. Select Bake by pressing its button. The Bake button flashes and the display shows the default time and temperature settings.
2. If you want to change the cooking settings, press Temp or Time and use the Control Dial to adjust the temperature and cooking time.
3. Press Start to begin. The cooking program starts and the Status Bar shows Preheating.
4. When the cooker reaches the target temperature, the display shows Add Food.
5. Open the lid, insert the cooking basket or aluminum cooking pan into the cooking chamber and close the lid.

Finish

• When the Smart Program completes, the lid beeps, and the display shows End.
  The grill beeps every minute for 10 minutes to remind you that cooking has completed.

REHEAT

Bring the crisp and crunch back to leftover fries and pizza in just a few minutes.

The Reheat Smart Program is set to the following default cooking settings. You can change the cooking time and temperature according to your recipe if you want.

Setting	Default	Minimum	Maximum
Temperature	300°F / 148°C	300°F / 148°C	400°F / 205°C
Cooking Time	5 minutes (00:05)	1 minute (00:01)	30 minutes (00:30)

Cooking Timetable

Frozen/ Fresh	Food	Item	Amount	Temperature	Time	Internal Temp
Fresh	Poultry	Drumsticks	2 lb or 8–10 pcs	300°F	20 min	n/a
Fresh	Poultry	Chicken	half	300°F	15 min	165°F
Fresh	Seafood	Shrimp	1 lb	300°F	8 min	165°F
Fresh	Snack	Pizza	2–4 slices	300°F	10 min	n/a

To reheat

Cook

1. Place the food in the cooking basket with air frying tray, insert it into the cooking chamber, and close the lid.
2. Select Reheat by pressing its button. The display shows the default time and temperature settings.
3. If you want to change the cooking settings, press Temp or Time and use the Control Dial to adjust the temperature and cooking time. Then press Start to accept the new settings.

Finish

• When the Smart Program completes, the lid beeps, and the display shows End.
  The grill beeps every minute for 10 minutes to remind you that cooking has completed.

DEHYDRATE

Prepare jerky, dried fruit and fruit chips or even veggie sticks.

The Dehydrate Smart Program is set to the following default cooking settings. You can change the cooking time and temperature according to your recipe if you want.

Setting	Default	Minimum	Maximum
Temperature	125°F / 52°C	105°F / 41°C	165°F / 74°C
Cooking Time	7 hours (07:00)	1 hour (01:00)	72 hours (72:00)

Cooking Timetable

Frozen/ Fresh	Food	Item	Amount	Temperature	Time
Fresh	Fruit	Apple chips	1/2 apple (2 mm thick)	125°F	7–8 hours
Fresh	Fruit	Mango chips	1/2 mango (2 mm thick)	150°F	6–7 hours
Fresh	Fruit	Banana	2 bananas (0.8 in thick)	150°F	6 hours
Fresh	Vegetable	Kale	2 bundles (max)	125°F	2 hours
Fresh	Meat	Beef jerky	300 g (1/8 in thick)	165°F	5–6 hours

To dehydrate

Cook

1. Place the food in the cooking basket with air frying tray, insert it into the cooking chamber, and close the lid.
2. Select Dehydrate by pressing its button. The display shows the default time and temperature settings.
3. If you want to change the cooking settings, press Temp or Time and use the Control Dial to adjust the temperature and cooking time. Then press Start to accept the new settings.

Finish

• When the Smart Program completes, the lid beeps, and the display shows End.
  The grill beeps every minute for 10 minutes to remind you that cooking has completed.

CLEANING

Clean your Instant Grill after each use. Always unplug the unit and let all parts cool to room temperature before cleaning. Before using or storing, make sure all surfaces are dry.

DO NOT immerse power cord, plug or the appliance in water or other liquid, which may result in electric shock.

Part	Cleaning instructions
Cooking basket Air frying tray Air vent cover Oil collector	Dishwasher safe. The cooking basket and air frying tray have a non-stick coating. Avoid using metal utensils when cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth and mild dish soap. Allow the cooking basket to air dry completely before reinstalling, otherwise the glass may experience clouding.
Removable glass lid	Dishwasher safe
Cooking chamber	Clean with a damp cloth and mild dish soap. Always check the heating coil and cooking chamber walls for oil spatter and food debris, and clean as needed. Ensure the heating coil is dry before turning on the grill. To remove baked-on grease and food residue from the cooking chamber, spray with a mixture of baking soda and vinegar and wipe clean with damp cloth. For stubborn stains, allow the mixture to sit on the affected area for several minutes before scrubbing clean.
Exterior of cooker	Clean with a soft, damp cloth or sponge. Wipe dry.
Power cord	Use a barely-damp cloth to wipe any particles off cord

ERROR CODES

Problem	Cause	Solution
E1	Temperature sensor issue	Contact Consumer Care.
E2	Temperature sensor short circuit	Contact Consumer Care.

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Product specifications

Model	Volume	Wattage	Power	Weight	Dimensions
IDGR1000	4 Quarts 3.8 Litres	1700 W	120V/ 60 Hz	18.7 lb 8.5 kg	in: 18.1 L x 18.8 W x 8.7 H cm: 46.1 L x 42.8 W x 22.2 H