Instant Vortex Plus 10 Quart Air Fryer Oven User Manual

Instant Vortex Plus 10 Quart Air Fryer Oven

Welcome

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Hello! Thank you for welcoming us into your kitchen. Having families ourselves, we developed the InstantTM VortexTM Air Fryer Oven to allow busy families and professionals alike to cook healthy, delicious meals more easily and in less time. We have partnered with chefs, authors, and bloggers to compile a collection of recipes that we hope you enjoy!

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using, to avoid the risk of serious injury when using your appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, SAFEGUARDS, AND WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING THE APPLIANCE.
2. Always operate the appliance on a stable, non-combustible, level surface.
3. The appliance’s outer surfaces may become hot during use. Do not touch hot surfaces. Wear Instant Pot® mini mitts or oven mitts when opening the oven door and handling hot components. Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance. Let the appliance cool to room temperature before handling or moving.
4. CAUTION To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the power cord, plug, or appliance in water or other liquid.
5. Do not rinse the appliance under the tap.
6. The cooking chamber contains electrical components. To avoid electrical shock, do not put liquid of any kind into the cooking chamber.
7. This appliance is NOT to be used by children or by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities. Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used near children and these individuals. Children should not use or play with this appliance.
8. Unplug from the outlet when not in use, as well as before adding or removing parts or accessories, and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
9. Avoid contact with moving parts.
10. Regularly inspect the appliance and power cord. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact Customer Care at support@instantappliances.com or 1-800-828-7280.
11. Do not use any accessories or attachments not authorized by Instant BrandsTM Inc. The use of attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, such as fry baskets, may cause a risk of injury, fire, or electric shock.
12. For household countertop use only. Do not use outdoors. Not for commercial use.
13. Do not place the appliance on any kind of stovetop, or in a heated oven; heat from an external source will damage the appliance.
14. Do not let the power cord contact hot surfaces or open flame, including a stovetop.
15. Do not use the appliance for anything other than intended use.
16. Proper maintenance is recommended after each use. Refer to “Care & Cleaning”. Let the appliance cool to room temperature before cleaning or storage.
17. CAUTION Spilled food can cause serious burns. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from grabbing, entanglement, and tripping. Keep appliances and cords away from children. Never drape the cord over the edge of the table or counter, never use the power outlet below the counter, and never use it with an extension cord.
18. Do not attempt to repair, replace, alter, or modify components of the appliance. This may cause electric shock, fire, and/or injury, and will void the warranty.
19. Do not tamper with any of the safety mechanisms.
20. Do not use the appliance in electrical systems other than 120V~60Hz for Canada and the USA. Do not use power converters or adapters.
21. Do not overfill the air fryer basket. Overfilling may cause food to contact the heating element, which may result in fire and/or personal injury.
22. Do not cover the air vents while the appliance is in operation. Doing so will prevent even cooking and may cause damage to the appliance.
23. Never pour oil into the cooking chamber. Fire and personal injury could result.
24. While cooking, the internal temperature of the appliance reaches several hundred degrees. To avoid personal injury, never place unprotected hands inside the appliance until it has cooled to room temperature.
25. When cooking, do not place the appliance against a wall or other appliances. Leave at least 5” of free space on the back, sides, and above the appliance. Do not operate the appliance on or near combustible materials such as tablecloths and curtains. Do not place anything on top of the appliance.
26. When in operation, hot air is released through the air vents. Keep your hands and face at a safe distance from the air vents and take extreme caution when removing the accessories from the appliance.
27. Should the unit emit black smoke, press Cancel and unplug the appliance immediately. Wait for the smoking to stop before opening the door, then clean the appliance thoroughly.
28. Do not leave the appliance unattended while in use.
29. Never connect this appliance to an external timer switch or a separate remote-control system.
30. Use extreme caution when removing hot accessories from the cooking chamber or disposing of hot grease.
31. Oversized foods and metal utensils must not be inserted into the cooking chamber as they may cause a risk of fire and personal injury.
32. Do not store any materials, other than the included accessories, in the cooking chamber when not in use.
33. Do not place any combustible materials in the cooking chamber, such as paper, cardboard, plastic, Styrofoam, or wood.
34. The included accessories are not to be used in a microwave, toaster oven, convection, or conventional oven, nor on a ceramic, electric, induction, or gas cooktop, or an outdoor grill.

Special Cord Set Instructions
As per UL safety requirements, a short power supply cord (0.6 m to 0.9 m / 24 in – 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

Initial Setup

• Remove all packaging material from, in, and around the oven, and all accessories from inside the oven chamber.
• Follow the Care & Cleaning instructions in this manual to clean the oven before first use.
• Place the oven on a stable, level surface, away from combustible material and external heat sources. Leave at least 5” of space around the oven.
• Do not place the oven on a stovetop.
• Do not place anything on top of the oven.
• Do not block the air vents.
• Read the Important Safeguards in this User Manual before using the oven. Failure to read and follow Important Safeguards may result in damage to the oven, property damage, or personal injury.

Product Overview

The Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven uses rapid air circulation to cook food, giving your meals all the crispy rich flavor of deep frying with little or no oil.

Air Fryer Oven

Control Panel

The Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven Control Panel features intuitive touchscreen controls and an LED Display.

Display
Shows cooking time, cooking temperature, reminders, and error messages.

Smart Programs
Smart Programs control cooking times and temperatures automatically. Select a Smart Program by touching the label on the Control Panel. The display reads “Off” to indicate that the Smart Program has been initiated and the oven is in Standby mode. Vortex Plus 10 Smart Programs:

• Air Fry
• Roast
• Broil
• Bake
• Reheat
• Dehydrate

Note
Each Smart Program includes a default cooking time and temperature.

Adjust Temperature
Touch the Temp [+] or [-] signs to adjust the cooking temperature. Touch and hold to adjust quickly.

Adjust Time
Touch the Time [+] or [-] signs to adjust the cooking time. Touch and hold to adjust quickly.

Note
The Smart Program saves your time and temperature adjustments when you touch Start.

Start
Touch the Start key to begin cooking.

Rotate
Once cooking has begun, touch the Rotate key to turn the rotisserie rotation on and off.

Note
Applicable to Air Fry & Roast only. The key turns blue when the Rotate function is available.

Light
Touch the Light key to turn the oven light on or off. The oven light turns off automatically after 5 minutes.

Cancel
Touch the Cancel key to stop cooking. The oven goes into Standby mode and the Display reads “OFF”.

More Controls

Smart Program Reset
When in Standby, touch and hold the Smart Program you wish to reset for 3 seconds. The Smart Program cooking time and temperature are restored to the default setting.

Full Reset
When in Standby, touch and hold both the Temp and Time plus [+] signs at the same time for 3 seconds. All Smart Programs cooking times and temperatures are restored to the default settings.

Sound On/Off
When in Standby (Display reads “Off”), touch and hold both the Temp and Time minus [−] signs for 3 seconds to toggle sound on or off.

Note
Error alerts cannot be silenced.

Display Messages

OFF indicates that the Air Fryer is in Standby mode.

On indicates that the Air Fryer is in Preheating mode.

Add food indicates that the oven has reached the desired temperature and food can be added.

00:00 indicates that the Smart Program is running. The time indicator will count down while your food is cooking.

turn Food is a reminder to turn, flip, or shake food items as recommended by your recipe.

End indicates that the Smart Program has ended.

Test Run

Follow these steps to ensure your oven is operating properly.

1. Open the oven door. Place the drip pan on the bottom of the cooking chamber—and close the door.
2. Plug the power cord into a 120V power source. The display reads “OFF” indicating that the oven is in Standby mode.
3. Touch the Air Fry Smart Program control on the Control Panel.
4. Touch the [+] or [−] Time controls to adjust the cooking time to 20 minutes.
5. Touch Start to begin cooking. The display reads “On” while the oven is in Preheat mode. Use the Temp [+] or [−] and Time [+] or [−] controls to adjust the cooking temperature or time.
6. When the oven reaches the Smart Program cooking temperature, the display reads “Add Food”. For this test run, do not add food to the cooking chamber.
7. Open the oven door. Use Instant Pot® mini-mitts or oven mitts and carefully insert both cooking trays into the heated cooking chamber. Close door. The cooking time and temperature will be displayed
8. Partway through the Smart Program cooking time, the oven beeps and displays “Turn Food” to remind you to turn your food. Open the door to automatically pause the Smart Program, then close the door to resume.
9. The display will count down the last minute of cooking time in seconds When the Smart Program is complete, the display reads “End” and the fan blows to cool the oven.

Smart Program Settings

Default Vortex Plus 10 Smart Program Time and Temperature settings are as shown in the table below.

Using the Rotisserie Accessory

Always insert rotisserie accessories and food before preheating the oven.

To use the Rotisserie Basket

1. Place food items in the rotisserie basket.
2. Align the tab on the rotisserie basket with the notch in the lid then place the lid.
3. Turn the lid clockwise to secure it.

To use the Rotisserie Spit & Forks

1. Unscrew the 2 set screws.
2. Remove the forks from the spit.
3. Push the food item onto the spit.
4. Slide the forks onto both ends of the spit, ensuring the prongs are inserted into the food item.

Rotisserie Cooking

1. With the oven door open, slide the basket accessory or rotisserie spit into the guides into the cooking chamber. Both the basket and rotisserie spit were installed and removed the same way.
2. Move the rotisserie catch lever to the right and hold it in position.
3. Align the rotisserie arm with the hole in the center of the rotisserie catch on both sides of the cooking chamber.
4. Release the rotisserie catch lever and rotate the rotisserie basket into place to ensure that the arm is held securely in place.
5. Close the oven door.

Removing the Accessory

1. Use caution when opening the oven door. The door and accessories will be hot. Position the rotisserie lift hooks beneath the left and right arms of the accessory.
2. Move the rotisserie catch lever to the right to release the accessory.
3. Pull the accessory towards you, then release the rotisserie catch lever.
4. Carefully remove the accessory from the cooking chamber.

Cooking Timetable

Cooking Tips

Instant Air Fryer Ovens can cook all your favorite fresh and frozen oven-baked, and deep-fried snacks—fast!

• Use the Smart Programs as a starting point and experiment with cooking times, and temperatures to get the results you prefer.
• Rotisserie-cooked foods and rotisserie accessories, and foods must be placed in the oven before touching the Start
• Except for rotisserie-cooked foods, most foods will benefit greatly from a preheated oven. Wait for the display to read “Add Food” before inserting food into the cooking chamber.
• When cooking coated food items, choose breadcrumb batters over liquid-based batters to ensure that the batter will stick to the food.
• Flip or rotate food items when the display indicates “turn Food” to ensure they are evenly cooked on both sides.
• For crispy, golden fries, soak fresh potato sticks in ice water for 15 minutes, pat dry, and spray lightly with cooking oil before inserting them into the oven.
• When baking cake, pie, quiche, or any food with filling or batter, use an oven-safe baking dish and cover food with foil or an oven-safe lid to prevent the top from overcooking.
• The drip pan doubles as a flat cooking tray. Use the drip pan when cooking fragile or filled foods.
• When cooking pizza, insert both cooking trays into the oven and place the pizza on the bottom cooking tray.
• Pat moist food items dry before cooking to prevent steam, splatter, and excess steam.
• Air frying can cause oil and fat to drip from foods. To prevent excess smoke, carefully remove and empty the drip pan periodically throughout cooking.
• To ensure seasoning adheres to food items, spray food items with cooking oil before adding seasoning.
• Feel free to use any oven-safe cookware in your Air Fryer Oven.
• Find dozens of easy-to-follow recipes at recipes.instantpot.com
• Download the Instant Pot app at instantpot.com/instant-pot-recipe-app-free-recipes/

Care & Cleaning

Always unplug your Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven and let it cool to room temperature before cleaning. Never use harsh chemical detergents, scouring pads, or powders on any of the parts or components.

Note
To remove baked-on grease and food residue from accessories, and the cooking chamber, spray with a mixture of baking soda and vinegar and wipe clean with a damp cloth. For stubborn stains, allow the mixture to sit on the affected area for several minutes before scrubbing clean.

Remove the Oven Door

1. Place one hand on top of the Air Fryer Oven to hold it firmly in place.
2. Open the door to a 45º angle from the oven.
3. Pull the door up from the right side until it pops out of its track

Reinstall the Oven Door

1. Hold the door at a 45º angle from the oven
2. Align the teeth at the bottom of the oven door with the grooves in the Air Fryer Oven.
3. Press down on the right side of the oven door until it pops into place, then press the left side down.

WARNING

• Do not immerse the appliance in water. Do not rinse the appliance under a tap. Do not wet the prongs of the power cord.
• 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 smoke, touch Cancel, and unplug the appliance. Once cool, remove food splatter or grease with a soft cloth and mild detergent.

Troubleshooting

Register your product today at instantappliances.com/support/register.

If the problems persist or for any service issue, contact an authorized service representative at support@instantappliances.com or by creating a support ticket at instantappliances.com/support.

Warranty

Limited Warranty
This Limited Warranty is effective for one year from the date of the original consumer purchase. Proof of original purchase date and, if requested by an authorized representative of Instant Brands Inc. (“Instant Brands”), return of your appliance, is required to obtain service under this Limited Warranty. Provided that this appliance is operated and maintained by written instructions attached to or furnished with the appliance, Instant Brands will, in its sole and exclusive discretion, either:

1. repair defects in materials or workmanship.
2. replace the appliance. If your appliance is replaced, the Limited Warranty on the replacement appliance will expire 12 months from the date of the original consumer purchase.

This Limited Warranty extends only to the original purchaser and use of the appliance in the United States of America and Canada. This warranty does not cover units that are used outside of the United States of America and Canada.

Any modification or attempted modification to your appliance may interfere with the safe operation of the appliance and will void this Limited Warranty. This Limited Warranty does not apply in respect of any appliance or any part thereof that has been altered or modified unless such alterations or modifications were expressly authorized by an Instant Brands representative.

Limitation and Exclusions
The liability of Instant Brands, if any, for any allegedly defective appliance or part shall in no circumstances exceed the purchase price of a comparable replacement appliance.

This Limited Warranty does not cover

1. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, neglect, unreasonable use, use contrary to the operating instructions, normal wear and tear, commercial use, improper assembly, disassembly, failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance, fire, flood, acts of God or repair by anyone unless directed by an Instant Brands Representative;
2. Repairs where your appliance is used for other than normal, personal use or when it is used in a manner that is contrary to published user or operator instructions; or
3. Use of unauthorized parts and accessories, or repairs to parts and systems resulting from unauthorized repairs or modifications made to this appliance.

You shall pay the cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances.

Disclaimer of Implied Warranties
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, INSTANT BRANDS MAKES NO WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, OR REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY STATUTE, USAGE, CUSTOM OF TRADE, OR OTHERWISE CONCERNING THE APPLIANCES OR PARTS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, OR REPRESENTATIONS OF WORKMANSHIP, MERCHANTABILITY, MERCHANTABLE QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR DURABILITY.

Some states or provinces do not allow for the exclusion of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so this limitation may not apply to you. In these states and provinces, you have only the implied warranties that are expressly required to be provided by applicable law.

Warranty Registration
Please visit www.instantappliances.com/support/register to register your new Instant Brands™ appliance
and validate your warranty within thirty (30) days of purchase. You will be asked to provide the store name, date
of purchase, model number (found on the back of your appliance), serial number (found on the bottom), and name and email address. The registration will enable us to keep you up to date
with product developments, and recipes and contact you in the unlikely event of a product safety notification. By
registering, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the instructions for use and warnings outlined in
the accompanying instructions.

Warranty Service
To obtain service under this warranty, please get in touch with our Customer Service Department by phone at 1-800-828-7280 or by email at support@instantappliances.com. You can also create a support ticket online at www.instantappliances.com/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, save and except for shipping costs associated with the return of your appliance from Canada or within the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia of the United States of America, as provided herein. 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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