Instant Pod Air Fryer Lid - 6-quart Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Special Cord Set Instructions

As per safety requirements, a short power supply cord (0.6 m to 0.9 m / 23 in to 35 in) is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from grabbing, entanglement and tripping.

This appliance has a 3-prong grounding plug. To reduce the risk of electric shock, plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible.

Product Specifications

	Model: AIR FRYER LID 6
	1500 W
	120 V ~ 60 Hz
	5.95 lbs 2.7 kg
	L110.7L x 11.61W x 6.14H in 27.2L x 29.5W x 15.6H cm

Compatibility

For use with Instant Pot 6 Quart Multi-Use Pressure Cookers. See the Getting Started Guide for a full list of compatible models.

The Air Fryer Lid is NOT compatible with the following series: Smart WiFi 60, Duo Evo Plus 6, Duo Evo Plus 60, Duo SV 60 or Max 60.

For use with only Instant Pot stainless-steel inner pots. To avoid property damage, never use with ceramic-coated inner pots.

Find your model number

The model number is listed on the rating label at the back of your pressure cooker.

If you are unsure of your model, contact customer service by
support@instantpot.com,
www.instantpot.com/#Chat,
or by phone at 1-800-828-7280

Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.

Initial Setup

• Read all the Important Safeguards in this User Manual before using the Air Fryer Lid. Failure to do so may result in property damage and/or personal injury.
• ONLY use Air Fryer Lid with a compatible Instant Pot multi-use pressure cooker. See full list here.
• Always use an Instant Pot stainless-steel inner pot when air fryer. Never use a ceramic coated inner pot.
• Remove all packaging from the appliance and ensure all parts and accessories are accounted for.
• Leave at least 5" / 13 cm of space around the appliance, and do not block the air vents.
• Do not remove identification or safety warning stickers from the appliance.
• Follow Care and Cleaning instructions to clean the appliance before first use.

Overloading electrical circuits can lead to fire, burns and injury.
DO NOT plug in the Air Fryer Lid and the cooker base at the same time. Always unplug the cooker base BEFORE plugging in the Air Fryer Lid.

• To avoid personal injury and/ or property damage, place the appliance only on the protective pad provided or on a compatible Instant Pot cooker base.
• When in use, leave at least 5" / 13 cm of space around the appliance. Do not cover the Air Fryer Lid, and do not block the air vents.
• Do not place the appliance on a stovetop. Heat from an external source may damage the appliance.

Product, Parts and Accessories

Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.

Front

Back

Interior

Accessories

Control Panel

1. Display
   Indicates the cooking time, temperature and status messages.
2. Cancel
   Press to stop a Smart Program at any time. The Air Fryer Lid will go to Standby mode.
3. Start
   Press to start a Smart Program.
4. Time +/—
   Increase or decrease the cooking time.
5. Temp +/—
   Increase or decrease the cooking temperature.
6. Smart Programs:
   Air Fry, Broil, Bake, Roast, Reheat and Dehydrate. Press to select. Refer to Smart Programs for details.
7. LED Indicators
   Illuminate to indicate the active Smart Program.

Status Messages

	Indicates that the Air Fryer Lid is in Standby mode.
	Indicates that the Air Fryer Lid has begun preheating.
	Indicates The lid is not seated properly. The inner pot is not present in the cooker base.
	Indicates that food in the cooking chamber should be turned, flipped or rotated.
	Indicates that the fan is blowing to cool
	Indicates that the Smart Program has finished.
	Indicates overheating in the inner pot. Refer to Troubleshooting.

Smart Program Settings

Change Temperature Scale (°F or °C)

When in Standby mode, press and hold the + button over Temp until Fahrenheit (°F) appears on the display.

When in Standby mode, press and hold the — button beneath Temp until Celsius (°C) appears on the display.

Turn Sounds On / Off

Sound On:
When in Standby mode, press and hold the + button over Time until S On appears on the display.

Sound Off:
When in Standby mode, press the — button beneath Time until SOFF appears on the display.

Note:
Error alerts cannot be silenced.

Smart Program Memory

Smart Programs are preset with optimal time and temperature settings.

Once a Smart Program has been selected, the time and temperature can be adjusted to suit individual preferences. The new adjusted time and/or temperature is saved when you press Start.

Reset Individual Smart Programs

When the Air Fryer Lid is in Standby mode, press and hold the desired Smart Program button until the appliance beeps. The Smart Program has been restored to the factory default setting.

Reset All Smart Programs

When the Air Fryer Lid is in Standby mode, press and hold Cancel until the appliance beeps. All Smart Programs have been restored to the factory default settings.

Cleaning Before First Use

Air Fryer Lid

Wipe the Air Fryer Lid with a soft, damp cloth or sponge to remove any residue from packing materials. Never rinse the lid under the tap.

Accessories

Wash the accessories in your dishwasher or with hot water and dish soap before using them for the first time. Rinse with warm, clear water and use a soft cloth to dry the accessories.

To assemble the multi-level air fryer basket:

1. Place the air fryer basket base on a stable surface.
2. Position the multi-level air fryer basket over the base and press down firmly. The teeth on the base should pop into the groove on the outside of the basket.
3. To easily lift and position the broil/dehydrating tray, hold the large holes in the middle of the tray with 2 fingers.
4. Insert the broil/dehydrating tray into the multi-level air fryer basket, ensuring that the raised rim is facing down.

Cooking with the Air Fryer Lid

You can use the Air Fryer Lid to cook your dish from start to finish or to crisp up food that has been cooked another way, such as by pressure cooking, slow cooking or sous vide.

1. If plugged in, unplug the Instant Pot cooker base.
2. Place your food in the multi-level air fryer basket (with or without the broil/ dehydration tray), in an oven-safe baking dish or directly in the inner pot, according to food type or your recipe.
   Note: Use only an Instant Pot stainless-steel inner pot when using the Air Fryer Lid.
   Do not use a ceramic-coated inner pot.
3. Insert the inner pot into a compatible Instant Pot cooker base.
4. Place the Air Fryer Lid on the Instant Pot cooker base and plug in. Ensure you have unplugged your pressure cooker..
5. Select a Smart Program: Air Fry, Broil, Bake, Roast, Reheat or Dehydrate.
6. Use the Temp and Time + / − buttons to adjust the temperature and cooking time as needed.
   Note: The Air Fryer Lid saves any customization made to the time or temperature after pressing Start.
7. Press Start. The display indicates On as the Air Fryer Lid preheats.
8. Part way through the cooking cycle the lid beeps and the display indicates turn Food.
9. Lift the Air Fryer Lid to pause cooking. If you need to put it down, place it on the protective pad.
10. Turn, flip or rotate your food, then place the Air Fryer Lid back on the Instant Pot cooker base to resume cooking.
    Note: If the lid is left off for longer than 3 minutes, it will revert to Standby mode and display OFF.
    Note: Some food does not require turning. If the lid is not removed after the turn Food indicator appears, cooking will proceed after 10 seconds.
11. When the Smart Program completes, the lid beeps and the display indicates End.
    Note: Except with the Reheat and Dehydrate Smart Programs, the display also indicates Cool and the fan blows for up to 5 minutes or until you lift the lid.
12. Lift the Air Fryer Lid off the Instant Pot cooker base and place it on the protective pad, or let the Air Fryer Lid keep your food warm for up to 1 hour.
    Note: The Air Fryer Lid beeps after 5 minutes, 20 minutes and 60 minutes to remind you that cooking has completed.
13. Carefully remove your food, serve and enjoy!

To store your Air Fryer Lid:

1. Flip the protective pad over so the grooved side is up.
2. Lower the Air Fryer Lid onto the protective pad as indicated in the image below.
   
3. Turn the Air Fryer Lid clockwise until the protective pad locks into place.
   

• Do not overfill the inner pot or accessories. To prevent risk of fire, damage and/or personal injury, ensure that food contents do not contact the heating element or the element cover.
• The inner pot, accessories and heating element area of the Air Fryer Lid will be hot. Use proper hand protection when adding, removing and turning food.

Overloading electrical circuits can lead to fire, burns and injury. DO NOT plug in the Air Fryer Lid and the Instant Pot cooker base at the same time. Always unplug the Instant Pot cooker base BEFORE plugging in the Air Fryer Lid.

Smart Programs

The Air Fryer Lid provides rapid air circulation to cook food and give your meals all the rich, crispy golden flavor of deep frying with little to no oil. Smart Programs use preset times and temperatures for optimal cooking results, but are fully adjustable to suit your preferences.

Depending on your recipe, food may be placed in the multi-level air fryer basket, in an oven-safe baking dish or directly in the inner pot. Always use the stainlesssteel inner pot, with or without the accessories.

Do not crowd the multi-level air fryer basket or the broil/dehydrating tray. Air must be able to circulate freely around food items.

*Smart Program times and temperatures are recommendations only. Always follow a trusted recipe, as time and temperature will vary based on food type and quantity.

Cooking Time Chart

*Cooking times and temperatures are recommendations only. Always follow a trusted recipe.

For a complete list of cooking times, visit our website.

Always use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches a safe minimum temperature. Refer to the USDA's Safe Minimum Internal Temperature Chart for more information.

Care and Cleaning

Unplug the Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid and let it cool to room temperature before cleaning or storage.

Never use harsh chemical detergents, scouring pads or powders on any of the parts or components.

Clean after each use, and allow the appliance to dry completely before further use or storage.

*Some discoloration may occur after machine washing, but this will not affect the cooker's safety or performance.

• Do not immerse the appliance in water or any liquid. Do not rinse the appliance under a tap.
• Without proper cleaning, food and grease splatter may build up around the heating element, causing the risk of smoke, fire and personal injury.
• If you smell or see black smoke, press Cancel and unplug the appliance. Once cool, clean food splatter or grease with a soft cloth and mild detergent.

Troubleshooting

Contact Customer Care:
1-800-828-7280
support@instantpot.com
instantpot.com/#Chat

Problem	Possible Reason	Solution
Air Fryer Lid is plugged in but will not turn on, or turns off during cooking	The appliance is not plugged in.	Plug the power cord firmly into a grounded 120 V outlet.
	Bad power connection or no power.	Plug the power cord firmly into a grounded 120 V outlet.
		Inspect power cord for damage. If damage is noticed, contact Customer Care.
		Check the outlet to ensure it is powered.
	Electrical fuse has blown.	Contact Customer Care.
	Microswitch is damaged.	Contact Customer Care.
Black smoke is coming from the Air Fryer Lid	Stop cooking immediately. Press Cancel, then unplug the appliance.
	Food is burning.	Cancel the Smart Program, then unplug the appliance and place it on the silicone mat. Allow it to cool to room temperature before cleaning. Remove food and clean affected area thoroughly.
	Using an oil with a low smoke point.	Cancel the Smart Program, then unplug the appliance and place it on the silicone mat. Choose a neutral oil with a high smoke point, such as canola, avocado, soybean, safflower or rice bran.
	Faulty circuit or heating element.	Cancel the Smart Program, then unplug the appliance and place it on the silicone mat. Contact Customer Care.
White smoke is coming from the Air Fryer Lid	Cooking foods with excess fat, such as bacon, sausage and burgers may result in white smoke.	Avoid air frying foods with a high fat content.
		Check drip pan for excess oil or fat, and carefully remove as needed after cooking.
	Water is vaporizing, producing thick steam.	Pat dry moist food ingredients before air frying. Do not add water or other liquid to the inner pot when air frying.
	Seasoning on food has blown into element.	Be mindful when seasoning food. Spray vegetables and meats before adding seasoning so it better adheres to the ingredients

Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

Documents / Resources

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