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VORTEX™ PLUS

10 QUART AIR FRYER OVEN

User manual

Important safeguards

Product, parts and accessories

Get started

Control panel

Cooking

Rotisserie cooking

Care, cleaning and storage

Troubleshooting

Warranty

Contact

WARNING

Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference.

Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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(Yes, we have to)

At Instant Brands™ your safety always comes rst. The Instant™ Vortex™ Plus

family was designed with your safety in mind, and we mean business. Visit

instantappliances.com to learn about this appliance’s safety mechanisms.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always

be followed:

01 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, SAFEGUARDS, AND WAR NINGS

BEFORE OPERATING THE APPLIANCE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE

SAFEGUARDS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR

PROPERTY DAMAGE.

02 The appliance’s outer surfaces may become hot during use. DO NOT

touch hot surfaces. Wear proper hand protection when handling hot

components. Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance.

Let the appliance cool to room temperature before handling or moving.

03 To protect against the risk of electrical shock, DO NOT

immerse power cord, plug, or the appliance in water or other liquid.

04 DO NOT rinse the appliance under tap.

05 The cooking chamber contains electrical components. To avoid electrical

shock, DO NOT put liquid of any kind into the cooking chamber.

06 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.

07 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 on the power cord.

08 Avoid making contact with moving parts.

09 Inspect the appliance and power cord regularly. DO NOT operate

any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance

malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. For assistance,

contact the Customer Care Team at support@instantappliances.com

or 1-800-828-7280.

WARNING

Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference.

Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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10 DO NOT use any accessories or attachments not authorized by

Instant Brands Inc. The use of attachments not recommended by

the manufacturer, may cause a risk of injury, re or electric shock.

11 For household countertop use only. DO NOT use outdoors. Not for

commercial use.

12 DO NOT place the appliance on any kind of stovetop, or in a heated

oven; heat from an external source will damage the appliance.

13 DO NOT let power cord contact hot surfaces or open ame, including

a stovetop.

14 DO NOT use appliance for anything other than intended use.

15 Proper maintenance is recommended after each use. Refer to Care,

cleaning and storage. Let the appliance cool to room temperature

before cleaning or storage.

16 Spilled food can cause serious burns. A short power-

supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from grabbing,

entanglement and tripping. Keep appliance and cord away from

children. NEVER drape cord over edge of table or counter, NEVER use

power outlet below counter, and NEVER use with an extension cord.

17 DO NOT attempt to repair, replace, alter, or modify components of the

appliance. This may cause electric shock, re and/or injury, and will

void the warranty.

18 DO NOT tamper with any of the safety mechanisms.

19 DO NOT use the appliance in electrical systems other than 120 V ~

60 Hz. DO NOT use with power converters or adapters.

20 DO NOT overll the appliance or accessories. Overlling may cause

food to contact the heating element, which may result in re and/or

personal injury.

21 DO NOT cover the cooling vents while the appliance is in operation. Doing

so will prevent even cooking and may cause damage to the appliance.

22 NEVER pour oil into the cooking chamber. Fire and personal injury

could result.

WARNING

Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference.

Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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23 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.

24 When cooking, DO NOT place the appliance against a wall or against

other appliances. Leave at least 13 cm / 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.

25 When in operation, hot air is released through the cooling vents. Keep

your hands and face at a safe distance from the cooling vents and take

extreme caution when removing the accessories from the appliance.

26 Should the unit emit black smoke, press Cancel and unplug the

appliance immediately. Wait for smoking to stop before opening the

door, then clean the appliance thoroughly.

27 DO NOT leave the appliance unattended while in use.

28 NEVER connect this appliance to an external timer switch or separate

remote-control system.

29 Use extreme caution when removing hot accessories from the cooking

chamber or disposing of hot grease.

30 Oversized foods and/or metal utensils must not be inserted into the

cooking chamber as they may cause risk of re and/or personal injury.

31 DO NOT store any materials, other than the included accessories, in the

cooking chamber when not in use.

32 DO NOT place any combustible materials in the cooking chamber, such

as paper, cardboard, plastic, Styrofoam or wood.

33 DO NOT use appliance accessories in any other appliance including

microwave ovens, toaster ovens, convection or conventional ovens,

ceramic, electric, induction or gas cooktops, or outdoor grills.

34 Use extreme caution when moving an appliance

contaning hot oil or other hot liquids.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING

Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference.

Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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WARNING

To avoid injury, read and understand the instructions in this user manual before

attempting to use this appliance.

WARNING

Electrical shock hazard. Use grounded outlet only.

• DO NOT remove ground.

• DO NOT use an adapter.

• DO NOT use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in electric shock and/or serious injury.

WARNING

THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND/OR

THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE IS A MISUSE OF YOUR APPLIANCE THAT

CAN VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND CREATE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.

Special cord set instructions

As per safety requirements, a short power supply cord 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 specications

Model:

Vortex Plus 10 1500 W 120 V ~ 60 Hz 10 Quart 16.94 lb / 7.7 kg in: 13.23D x 13.23W x 14.37H

cm: 33.6D x 33.6W x 36.5H

Find your model name and serial number

Find both of these on the rating label on the back of the air fryer oven, near the

power cord.

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Table of contents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ....................................................................................... 1

Special cord set instructions ...................................................................................5

Product specications .............................................................................................5

Find your model name and serial number ..........................................................5

Product, parts and accessories .................................................................................. 7

Get started .................................................................................................................... 8

Initial set up ............................................................................................................... 8

Initial test run ............................................................................................................9

Control panel ............................................................................................................. 10

Settings ....................................................................................................................11

Status messages .....................................................................................................12

Cooking ...................................................................................................................... 13

Air Fry, Roast, Broil and Bake ................................................................................13

Cooking tips ...........................................................................................................15

Dehydrate and Reheat ..........................................................................................16

Rotisserie cooking ..................................................................................................... 17

Rotisserie accessories ............................................................................................17

Removing the accessories ....................................................................................21

Care, cleaning and storage ...................................................................................... 22

The oven door ........................................................................................................23

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 24

Warranty ...................................................................................................................... 25

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Product, parts and accessories

Before using your awesome new air fryer oven, make sure that everything is present and

accounted for.

Air fryer oven

Accessories

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

Always refer to the actual product.

Air vents (rear)

Control panel

Cooking tray (x2)

Lid

Rotisserie spit

Rotisserie basket

Rotisserie lift

Rotisserie fork (x2)

Setting screw (x2)

Open/close indicator

Drip pan

Heating element (interior)

Oven door

Cooking chamber (interior)

Power cord (rear)

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Get started

Initial set up

"No one is born a great cook; one learns by doing." – Julia Child

01 Pull that Vortex Plus out of the box!

02 Remove all the packaging material from in and around the oven, and make sure to

remove all the accessories from inside the oven chamber.

Don’t remove the safety warning stickers or the rating label from the air fryer.

03 You may be tempted to put the Vortex Plus on your stovetop — but don’t do it! Place it

on a stable, level surface, away from combustible material and external heat sources.

Do not place your Vortex Plus on top of another appliance.

Make sure to leave at least 13 cm / 5" of space above and around all sides of the

appliance.

04 Follow the Care, cleaning and storage instructions to wash your new air fryer before

using it.

Is something missing or damaged?

Get in touch with a Customer Care Advisor through our chat widget at

instantappliances.com/#chat, by email at support@instantappliances.com or by

phone at 1-800-828-7280 and we’ll happily make some magic happen for you!

WARNING

Read the Important

safeguards before using

the appliance. Failure

to read and follow those

instructions for safe use

may result in damage

to the appliance,

property damage or

personal injury.

Do not place the

appliance on a stovetop,

on another appliance,

or in a heated oven.

Heat from an external

source will damage

the appliance.

To avoid the risk of re,

property damage, and/

or personal injury, do not

place anything on top of

the appliance, and do not

block the air vents.

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Get started

CAUTION

The air fryer oven and air frying accessories will be hot during and after cooking.

To avoid the risk of burn injury, DO NOT touch hot surfaces with unprotected hands.

Initial test run

Do you have to do the test run? No — but getting to know the ins and outs of your Vortex Plus

prepares you for success in the kitchen! Take a few minutes to get to know how this baby works.

Stage 1: Setting up for cooking

This section does not cover Rotisserie

set up or cooking.

See Rotisserie cooking: Rotisserie

accessories for details.

01 Open the oven door.

Place the drip pan on the bottom of

the cooking chamber.

Close the door.

02 Connect the power cord to a 120 V

power source.

The oven is in standby mode and

the display shows OFF.

03 Touch Air Fry.

04 Use the + / – Time keys to adjust the

cook time to 20 minutes (00:20).

05 Touch Start to begin!

The display shows On while the

oven preheats.

The rst few times you use your air

fryer oven you may notice a plastic

smell. This is normal, non-toxic, and

goes away quickly.

Stage 2: "Cooking" (...but not really,

this is just a test!)

01 When the oven reaches the perfect

temperature, the display shows Add

Food.

Do not add food during the initial

test run.

02 Open the oven door.

Carefully insert both cooking trays

into the preheated cooking chamber.

Close the oven door.

The display alternates to show the

cooking time and temperature.

03 Part way through cooking, the display

shows turn Food.

Wait 10 seconds for the program to

resume automatically, or, open and

close the oven door to pause and

resume the program manually.

04 The display counts down the last

minute of cooking in seconds.

When the Smart Program completes,

the display shows End and the fan

blows for a little while to help cool

the air fryer.

05 Touch Cancel to return to standby

mode and start cooking for real!

If you forget this last step, the air fryer

will beep to remind you about it after

5, 30, and 60 minutes.

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Control panel

1 Time/temperature display Alternates to show the cooking time, the set temperature,

reminder messages and error messages.

2+ / − Temp

Use the + / – Temp keys if you want to adjust the cooking

temperature.

Touch and hold the key to scroll quickly.

3+ / − Time Use the + / – Time keys if you want to adjust the cooking time.

Touch and hold the key to scroll quickly.

4 Smart programs

• Air Fry

• Roast

• Broil

• Bake

• Reheat

• Dehydrate

5 Rotate Touch Rotate during Air Fry or Roast Smart Programs to start

and stop the rotisserie rotation.

6 Light Touch Light to turn the oven light on and off.

The oven light turns off automatically after 2 minutes.

7 Cancel Touch Cancel to stop a smart program at any time.

8 Start Touch Start to begin a selected smart program.

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

Always refer to the actual product.

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Settings

To do this Do this!

Wake the air fryer.

Touch any key or open and close the oven

door. The display shows OFF to let you know

that it's in standby mode and ready for action.

Turn sounds on and off.

In standby mode, touch and hold both – keys

(beneath Time and Temp) for 5 seconds.

Error alerts cannot be silenced.

Change temperature scale (ºC / ºF).

Touch and hold both the + and − Temp

keys until the display indicates ºC or ºF. The

temperature is displayed in the unit indicated.

Save a custom cooking time

or temperature.

Preset cooking times and temperatures can be

changed to create your own custom settings.

Select a smart program, then use the + / –

Temp and Time keys to make adjustments

as you like. Touch Start to save changes to

memory.

Reset an individual smart program.

In standby mode, touch and hold the smart

program key you want to reset (for example:

Air Fry) for 5 seconds. The cooking time

and temperature for that Smart Program

is restored to the factory default settings.

Reset all smart programs.

In standby mode, touch and hold both +

keys (above Temp and Time) for 5 seconds.

All Smart Programs are restored to default

settings.

*Some models may not show these messages when sound is turned off and on.

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Status messages

The Vortex Plus is in standby mode.

A smart program is in the Preheat stage.

Not applicable to Reheat and Dehydrate.

This message appears to let you know that the air fryer oven

has reached the perfect cooking temperature and food can be

added (if it hasn’t been already).

Not applicable to Reheat and Dehydrate.

The display shows the cooking time, and on-screen messages.

Food is ready to be turned or tossed, as recommended

by your recipe.

Only applies to Air Fry and Roast.

The Smart Program has nished.

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Cooking

Cooking in the Vortex Plus is quick and easy — food goes in, crispy deliciousness comes out!

Check out the cooking timetables for guidance, or visit our recipe site for fun, easy-to-

follow instructions. You can also download the free Instant Pot app to search recipes,

save favorites and more.

Cooking accessories

The non-stick cooking trays are perforated for airow and should be used for most foods,

like wings and cauliower bites.

The non-stick drip pan doubles as a at cooking tray when you’re baking cookies,

or cooking fragile food like sh, and lled-foods like jalapeno poppers or cheese-

stuffed chicken.

You can place food right on the cooking tray(s) or the drip pan, or, in/on any oven-safe

cookware on the cooking tray.

For information on the rotisserie accessories, see Rotisserie cooking: Rotisserie

accessories.

Air Fry, Roast, Broil and Bake

These programs give your meals all the rich, crispy avor of deep frying with little to

no oil, so you can say, “See ya!” to the greasy mess and extra calories! The presets are

a starting point that you can experiment with to get the results you prefer.

Smart

program Default time Time range Default

temperature

Temperature

range Notes

Air Fry 18 minutes

(00:18)

1 minute to 1 hour

(00:01 to 01:00) 205°C / 400°F 82 to 205°C

180 to 400°F

For all your

favorite deep-fried

meals, like fries,

cauliower bites,

wings, nuggets

and more.

Roast 40 minutes

(00:40)

1 minute to 1 hour

(00:01 to 01:00) 193°C / 380°F 82 to 205°C

180 to 400°F

Ideal for vegetable

dishes, beef, lamb,

pork, poultry

and more.

Broil 8 minutes

(00:08)

1 to 40 minutes

(00:01 to 00:40) 205°C / 400°F Not adjustable

Direct top-down

heating, perfect for

melting cheese on

French onion soup,

nachos and more.

Bake 30 mins

(00:30)

1 minute to 1 hour

00:01 to 01:00 185°C / 365°F 82 to 205°C

180 to 400°F

Light and uffy

cakes and pastries,

scalloped potatoes

and more.

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Cooking

Stage 1: Setting up for cooking

01 Follow steps 01 and 02 in the Initial

test run: Stage 1 to set up the air fryer

oven.

02 Select a Smart Program by touching:

Air Fry, Roast, Broil or Bake.

03 Use the + / − Temp keys to adjust the

cooking temperature.

04 Use the + / − Time keys to adjust the

cook time.

Smart Programs automatically

save the adjustments you make to

the temperature and time settings

when you touch Start.

05 Touch Start to begin!

The display shows On while the oven

preheats.

You can adjust the time or

temperature any time with the

+ / − keys (then press Start to

conrm the change) but changes

made after the Smart Program

begins are not saved.

Stage 2: Cooking

01 When the display shows Add Food,

open the oven door and carefully

place your food items inside.

Except when rotisserie cooking,

you can put food in the oven

before or after preheating, as your

recipe recommends. Cooking

will start 10 seconds after the

notication appears, whether

food has been added or not.

02 Close the oven door. The display

alternates between showing the

cooking time and temperature.

03 Part way through cooking, the display

may show turn Food.

This message only appears

during the Air Fry and Roast Smart

Programs.

Open the oven door if you want to

turn or toss your food, or, if you’re

using both cooking trays, swap their

positions in the cooking chamber for

more even results.

Close the oven door to resume the

cooking program.

If your food doesn’t need to be

ipped, wait 10 seconds for the

program to resume automatically.

04 When the display shows End, carefully

open the door, and, using proper

hand protection, remove your food

from the cooking chamber.

CAUTION

The air fryer oven and air frying accessories

will be hot during and after cooking. Do not

touch hot surfaces with unprotected hands.

Allow all items to cool to room temperature,

then clean them according to Care, cleaning

and storage instructions.

Always use proper hand protection

and exercise extreme caution

when adding or removing food

from the hot cooking chamber.

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Cooking

CAUTION

When cooking meat, 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 or Health Canada's Cooking

Temperatures Chart for more information.

Cooking tips

Give all your favorite fresh and frozen oven-baked and deep-fried snacks a ghting chance!

• Preheating is an important step! Wait for the Add Food message to appear before

adding food to the cooking chamber.

• When baking cake, pie, quiche, and other treats, use an oven-safe baking dish

covered with foil (or an oven-safe lid) to prevent the top from overcooking.

• When cooking pizza, put both cooking trays in the oven, and place the pizza on

the bottom cooking tray. This keeps the top from overcooking!

• For coated food, like onion rings or deep-fried pickles, use an egg wash with

breadcrumbs rather than liquid-based batters to make sure that batter sticks

to the food.

• Spray food items with cooking oil before adding seasoning to get the seasoning

to stick well.

• For super crispy fries, soak your fresh-cut potato sticks in ice water for 15 minutes,

then pat them dry and spray them lightly with oil before cooking.

• Patting dry moist food items before cooking prevents excess steam and splatter and

gives you crispier results.

• Air frying can cause oil and fat to drip, so always use the drip pan. To prevent excess

smoke, watch the oil levels and carefully remove and drain the drip pan as needed.

Check out the cooking timetables, download the Instant Pot app, or, visit our recipe site

for fun, easy-to-follow recipes.

CAUTION

To avoid the risk of re and/or property damage, do not spray oil into the cooking

chamber.

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Cooking

Dehydrate and Reheat

Smart

program Default time Time range Default

temperature

Temperature

range Notes

Dehydrate 7 hours

(07:00)

1 to 72 hours

(01:00 to 72:00) 49°C / 120°F 35 to 79°C

95 to 175°F

Perfect for

homemade fruit

leather, jerky, dried

vegetables

and more.

Reheat 10 minutes

(00:10)

1 to 60 minutes

(00:01 to 01:00) 138°C / 280°F 49 to 182°C

120 to 360°F

Reheat leftovers

without

overcooking

or drying out.

01 Follow steps 01 and 02 in the Initial test run: Stage 1 to set up the air fryer oven.

02 Open the oven door and place your food items inside.

Close the door.

03 Select a Smart Program by touching: Dehydrate or Reheat.

04 Use the + / – Temp keys to adjust the temperature.

05 Use the + / – Time keys to adjust the time.

06 Touch Start to begin!

The display starts to count down right away.

07 When the display shows End, carefully remove your food from the air fryer.

CAUTION

The air fryer oven and air frying accessories

will be hot during and after cooking. Do not

touch hot surfaces with unprotected hands.

Allow all items to cool to room temperature,

then clean them according to Care, cleaning

and storage instructions.

Always use proper hand protection

and exercise extreme caution

when adding or removing food

from the hot cooking chamber.

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Rotisserie cooking

The Instant Vortex Plus is equipped with EvenCrisp™ Technology for simple rotisserie-style

cooking with delicious results.

Always insert rotisserie accessories and food items into the cooking chamber before

preheating the air fryer oven.

Read the instructions below and watch this short video to make sure the rotisserie

accessories are being installed correctly. Failure to follow these steps could result in

irreparable damage to the rotisserie catch.

Rotisserie accessories

The rotisserie basket is perforated to allow maximum airow for the perfect crisp all over.

01 Place food items in the rotisserie

basket. Do not overll the rotisserie

basket.

02 Align the tab on the rotisserie basket

with the notch in the lid, then place

the lid on the basket.

03 Turn the lid clockwise to secure it.

Optionally, spray the basket with non-stick

cooking spray before adding food to help

prevent sticking.

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Rotisserie cooking

The rotisserie spit and forks are perfect for roasting whole chicken, tenderloin

and much more.

01 Unscrew the 2 setting screws.

02 Remove the forks from the spit.

03 Push your food item onto the spit.

04 Slide the forks onto both ends of

the spit, making sure the prongs are

inserted into the food item securely

on both sides.

05 When you’re happy with the

positioning, tighten the setting

screws to hold the forks in place.

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Rotisserie cooking

Stage 1: Setting up the rotisserie accessories

Follow the steps in Rotisserie cooking: Rotisserie accessories to prepare your food.

01 Open the oven door and slide the rotisserie basket or rotisserie spit onto the guides

in the cooking chamber.

02 Move the red rotisserie catch lever to the right and hold it in position. Notice that the

rotisserie catch inside the cooking chamber withdraws slightly when you move

the lever.

CAUTION

Read these instructions carefully and/or watch the tutorial video to ensure you

are using the rotisserie properly. Failure to follow these steps could result in

damage to the rotisserie catch.

Rotisserie catch

Rotisserie catch lever

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Rotisserie cooking

03 Align the left side of the accessory with

the hole in the rotisserie catch, and set

the right end of the accessory in the

notch on the right.

04 Release the rotisserie catch lever.

05 Rotate the accessory in place to make

that it’s being held securely. The

rotisserie catch inside should move

with the accessory — if it does not

move, keep rotating the accessory

until the rotisserie catch “catches”

it completely.

06 Close the oven door.

Stage 2: Setting up for cooking

01 Connect the power cord to a 120 V power source.

The oven is in standby mode and the display shows OFF.

02 Select a Smart Program by touching: Air Fry or Roast.

03 Use the + / – Temp keys to adjust the cooking temperature.

04 Use the + / – Time keys to adjust the cook time.

05 Touch Start to begin.

The display shows On.

06 Touch Rotate to start rotisserie cooking!

07 When the display shows End, carefully remove the rotisserie accessory as described

in Rotisserie cooking: Removing the accessories on the next page.

Notch

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Rotisserie cooking

CAUTION

The air fryer oven and rotisserie

accessories will be hot during

and after cooking. Always use the

rotisserie lift to remove rotisserie

accessories and exercise extreme

caution when removing food from the

hot cooking chamber. Always use

proper hand protection when handling

and/or disassembling hot rotisserie

accessories.

Removing the accessories

The rotisserie basket and rotisserie spit are installed and removed the same way,

but backwards!

01 Open the oven door.

02 Position the hooks on the rotisserie lift

beneath the left and right arms of the

accessory.

03 Move the rotisserie catch lever to the

right and hold it in position to release

the accessory.

04 Pull the accessory towards you, then

release the rotisserie catch lever.

05 Carefully remove the accessory from

the cooking chamber and place it on

a secure, heat-resistant surface.

Make sure to place it somewhere

it won't roll away on you!

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Care, cleaning and storage

Clean your Instant Vortex Plus and accessories after each use.

Always unplug the 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.

Let all surfaces dry thoroughly before use, and before storage.

Part or accessory Cleaning method and notes

Drip pan

Dishwasher safe.

• Remove for cleaning.

• To prevent smoking, make sure grease and food debris is fully removed.

• The drip pan has a non-stick coating. Avoid using metal utensils when cleaning.

Cooking trays Dishwasher safe.

• The cooking trays have a non-stick coating. Avoid using metal utensils when cleaning.

Rotisserie basket Dishwasher safe.

• For best results, use a bristled brush rather than a sponge or cloth.

Rotisserie spit,

forks and screws

Dishwasher safe.

• Disassemble before cleaning.

• If machine washing, place small parts in washable mesh bag.

Rotisserie lift Dishwasher safe.

• Clean as needed.

Removable door

Clean with a damp cloth and mild dish soap.

• Remove the door for cleaning. See Care, cleaning and storage: The oven door

(on the next page) for details.

• Allow the door to air dry completely before reinstalling, otherwise the glass may

experience clouding.

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 air fryer oven.

• 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 Clean with a damp cloth and mild dish soap.

• After cleaning, wipe down with a dry cloth to prevent streaking.

Power cord Clean with a damp cloth and mild dish soap.

• Clean as needed.

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

WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical

shock and personal injury:

• Do not immerse the

appliance in water.

• Do not rinse the

appliance under a tap.

• Do not wet prongs of the

power cord.

Without proper cleaning,

food and grease splatter

may build up around the

heating element, causing

the risk of smoke, re, and

personal injury.

If you see or smell

smoke, touch Cancel,

unplug the appliance, and

allow it to cool. Follow

instructions above to

clean the appliance and

accessories.

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Care, cleaning and storage

The oven door

The oven door is installed and removed the same way, but backwards!

Remove the oven door

01 Place one hand on top of the air fryer

oven to hold it rmly in place.

02 Open the oven door to a 45º angle

from the oven.

03 Pull the oven door up from the right

side until it pops out of its track.

Reinstall the oven door

01 Hold the oven door at a 45º angle

from the oven.

02 Align the teeth at the bottom of

the oven door with the grooves

in the air fryer oven.

03 Press down on the right side of the

oven door until it pops into place,

then press the left side down.

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Troubleshooting

If your problem persists or if you have questions, get in touch with a Customer

Care Advisor through our chat widget at instantappliances.com/#chat, by email at

support@instantappliances.com or by phone at 1-800-828-7280.

Problem Possible reason Solution

Black smoke is coming

from the air fryer.

Stop cooking immediately. Cancel the Smart Program then

unplug the air fryer and allow it to cool to room temperature.

Using an oil with a low smoke point.

Choose a neutral oil with a high smoke point,

such as Avocado, Canola, Soybean, Safower,

or Rice Bran oil.

Food residue on the heating coil,

in the cooking chamber or on the

accessories.

Remove all accessories from the cooking

chamber and clean the area as well as all

accessories thoroughly.

Faulty circuit or heating element. Contact Customer Care.

Note: Do not attempt to repair the appliance.

White smoke is coming

from the air fryer.

Cooking foods with a high fat

content, such as bacon, sausage,

and hamburger.

Avoid air frying foods with a high fat content.

Water is vaporizing, producing thick

steam.

Pat dry moist food ingredients before air frying.

Do not add water or other liquid to the cooking

chamber when air frying.

Seasoning on food has blown into

the element.

Be mindful when seasoning food.

Spray vegetables and meats with oil before

seasoning to help the seasoning stick.

The air fryer is plugged

in but will not turn on.

The appliance is not properly

plugged in.

Make sure the power cord is plugged into the

outlet rmly.

Outlet is not powered. Plug another appliance into the same outlet to

test the circuit.

The oven door is open. Make sure the door is fully closed.

All lights ash

and a code

appears on the

display.

E1 Temperature sensor issue. Contact Customer Care.

E2 Temperature sensor short circuit. Contact Customer Care.

Any other servicing must be performed by an authorized representative.

Warranty

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Limited Warranty

This Limited Warranty is effective for one year from the date of 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 in accordance with written instructions

attached to or furnished with the appliance, Instant Brands will, in its sole and exclusive discretion,

either: (i) repair defects in materials or workmanship; or (ii) replace the appliance. In the event that

your appliance is replaced, the Limited Warranty on the replacement appliance will expire 12 months

from the date of 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 modication or attempted modication 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 modied unless such alterations or

modications 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, re, ood,

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 modications made to this appliance.

The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be paid by you.

Warranty

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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 WITH RESPECT TO 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 tness, 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 in accordance with applicable law.

Limitation of Remedies; Exclusion of Incidental and Consequential Damage

YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE APPLIANCE

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. INSTANT BRANDS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR

INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION

WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE APPLIANCE OR DAMAGES WITH RESPECT TO ANY

ECONOMIC LOSS, PERSONAL INJURY, LOSS OF PROPERTY, LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS,

LOSS OF ENJOYMENT OR USE, COSTS OF REMOVAL, INSTALLATION OR OTHER INDIRECT,

INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE OR KIND.

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) and serial

number (found on the bottom of your appliance) along with your name and email address. The

registration will enable us to keep you up to date with product developments, recipes and contact

you in the unlikely event of a product safety notication. By registering, you acknowledge that you

have read and understand the instructions for use, and warnings set forth in the accompanying

instructions.

Warranty Service

To obtain service under this warranty, please contact our Customer Service Department by phone

at 1-800-828-7280 or by email to 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.

Instant Brands Inc.

11—300 Earl Grey Dr., Suite 383

Ottawa, Ontario

K2T 1C1

Canada

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