Instant 140-3015-01 Vortex Plus 5.7L Air Fryer User Guide
- June 4, 2024
- Instant
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VORTEX PLUS™
5.7 LITRE AIR FRYER
Full manual, how-to videos, FAQs, and more are available at
instantpot.co.uk
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
(Yes, we have to)
At Instant Brands™ your safety always comes first. The Instant ™ Vortex™
family was designed with your safety in mind, and we mean business.
Visit instantpot.co.uk to learn about this
appliance’s safety mechanisms.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed:
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, SAFEGUARDS, AND WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING THE APPLIANCE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFEGUARDS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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Always operate the appliance on a stable, non-combustible, heat-resistant, level surface.
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The appliance’s outer surfaces may become hot during use. Do not touch hot surfaces. Wear oven gloves when opening the Air Fryer and handling hot components. Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance. Allow the appliance to cool to room temperature before handling or moving.
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CAUTION To protect against the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the power lead, plug or appliance in water or other liquid.
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Do not rinse the appliance under the tap.
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The cooking chamber contains electrical components. To avoid electric shock, do not put liquid of any kind into the cooking chamber.
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This appliance is NOT to be used by children or by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children and these individuals. Children should not play with, clean or perform maintenance on this appliance.
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Unplug from the socket when not in use, as well as before adding or removing parts or accessories, and before cleaning. To unplug, take hold of the plug and pull it from the socket. Never pull from the power lead.
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Avoid contact with moving parts.
WARNING
Read this manual carefully and completely and retain it for future reference. Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage. -
Regularly inspect the appliance and power lead. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged lead or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact Customer Care at support@instantpot.co.uk or at +44 (0) 3331 230051.
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Do not use any accessories or attachments not authorized by Instant Brands Inc. The use of attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, such as frying baskets, may cause a risk of injury, fire, or electric shock.
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For household countertop use only. Do not use outdoors. Not for commercial use. Not for use in staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working environments, in farmhouses, or by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments such as bed and breakfasts.
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Do not place the appliance on any kind of hob, or in a heated oven; heat from an external source will damage the appliance.
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Do not let power lead come into contact with hot surfaces or open flames, including hobs.
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Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.
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Proper maintenance is recommended after each use. Refer to “Care, Cleaning & Storage”. Allow the appliance to cool to room temperature prior to cleaning or storage.
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CAUTION Spilled food can cause serious burns. A short power-supply lead is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from grabbing, entanglement and tripping. Keep the appliance and lead away from children. Never drape the lead over the edge of a table or counter, never use a power socket below the counter, and never use an extension lead.
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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.
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Do not tamper with any of the safety mechanisms.
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Do not use the appliance in electrical systems other than 220–240V~ 50–60Hz. Do not use with power converters or adapters.
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Do not overfill the air fryer basket. Overfilling may cause food to come into contact with the heating element, which may result in fire and/or personal injury.
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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.
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Never pour oil into the cooking chamber. Fire and personal injury could result.
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The internal temperature of the appliance reaches several hundred degrees while cooking. To avoid personal injury, never place unprotected hands inside the appliance until it has cooled to room temperature.
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When cooking, do not place the appliance against a wall or against other appliances. Leave at least 13 cm of free space at 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.
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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.
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Should the unit emit black smoke, press Cancel and unplug the appliance immediately. Wait for smoking to stop before removing the air fryer basket, then clean the appliance thoroughly.
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Do not leave the appliance unattended while in use.
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Never connect this appliance to an external timer switch or a separate remote control system.
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Use extreme caution when removing hot accessories from the cooking chamber or disposing of hot grease.
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Oversized foods and/or metal utensils must not be inserted into the cooking chamber as they may cause a risk of fire and/or personal injury.
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Do not store any materials, other than the included accessories, in the cooking chamber when not in use.
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Do not place any combustible materials in the cooking chamber, such as paper, cardboard, plastic, polystyrene, or wood.
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The included accessories are not to be used in a microwave, toaster oven, convection or conventional oven, or on a ceramic, electric, induction or gas hob, or an outdoor grill.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING
To avoid injury, read and understand the instructions in this user manual
before attempting to use this appliance.
WARNING
Electric shock hazard. Use an earthed socket only.
- DO NOT remove earthing.
- DO NOT use an adapter.
- DO NOT use an extension lead.
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 lead set instructions
As per safety requirements, a short power supply lead is provided to reduce
the hazards resulting from grabbing, entanglement and tripping.
This appliance has an earthed plug. To reduce the risk of electric shock, plug
the power lead into an earthed and easily accessible electric socket.
Product specifications
Product, parts, and accessories
Before using your cute new air fryer, make sure that everything is present and
accounted for.
Air fryer
Illustrations in this document are for reference only and may differ from the actual product. Always refer to the actual product.
**Get started
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Initial set-up
“A recipe has no soul. You as the cook must bring soul to the recipe.” —
Thomas Keller
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Take that Vortex Plus out of the box!
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Remove the air fryer basket and check the cooking chamber for loose packing material before first use.
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You may be tempted to put the air fryer on your hob — but don’t do it! Place it on a stable, level surface, away from combustible material and external heat sources.
Do not place your air fryer on top of another appliance.
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Follow the Care, cleaning, and storage instructions to wash your new air fryer before using it.
Do not remove the safety warning stickers or the rating label from the air fryer.
Is anything missing or damaged?
Get in touch with a Customer Care Advisor by email at
support@instantpot.co.uk or by phone at +44 (0)
3331 230051 and we’ll happily make some magic happen for you!
WARNING
Read the Important Safeguards before sing 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 hob, on another appliance or
in a heated oven.
Heat from an external source will damage
the appliance.| To avoid the risk of fire, property damage and/or personal
injury, do not
place anything on top of the appliance, and do not block the air vents.
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 little guy works.
Stage 1: Setting up the air fryer for cooking| Stage 2: “Cooking”
(…but not really, this is just a test!)
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01 Connect the power lead to a 220–240V power source.
The air fryer is in standby mode and the display shows OFF.
02 Remove the air fryer basket from the cooking chamber.
03 Place the cooking tray on the bottom of the air fryer basket (if it is
not already installed).
Make sure the little indicator arrows on the cooking tray point towards the
back or the front of the air fryer basket.
04 Place the air fryer basket back into the cooking chamber.
05 Touch Air Fry.
06 Touch Temp, then turn the dial to adjust the cooking temperature to
205ºC.
Each Smart Programme automatically saves the adjustments you make to the time
and temperature when you touch Start.
07 Touch Start to begin!
The display shows On and the cooking status shows Preheat.
The first few times you use your air fryer, you may notice a strong plastic
smell. This is normal, non-toxic, and goes away quickly.| 01 When the air
fryer is hot enough, the display shows Add Food.
For this initial test, do not add food to the air fryer basket.
Carefully remove and re-insert the air fryer basket. The display shows the
cooking time and temperature, and the cooking status shows Cook.
02 Part-way through cooking, the display shows turn Food. Wait 10 seconds
for the program to resume automatically, or, remove and re-insert the air
fryer basket to pause and resume the program manually.
03 When 1 minute remains, the display counts down the remaining cooking
time in seconds.
When the Smart Programme is complete, the display shows End and the fan blows
for a little while to help cool the air fryer.
04 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.
CAUTION
The air fryer and air fryer basket will be hot during and after cooking. To
avoid the risk of burn injury, DO NOT touch hot surfaces. Allow the air fryer
to cool to room temperature, then clean the appliance according to Care,
cleaning, and storage instructions.
Control panel
1| Time/temperature display| Shows the cooking time, the set temperature,
reminder messages, and error messages.
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2| Time| Touch Time if you want to adjust the cooking time.
3| Temp| Touch Temp if you want to adjust the cooking temperature.
4| Cooking status| Preheat, Cook, and Turn.
5| Smart programs| •Air Fry
•Roast
•Grill
•Bake
•Reheat
•Dehydrate
6| Dial| Rotate to adjust cooking times and temperatures. Press to wake the
display.
7| Start| Touch Start to begin a selected smart program.
8| Cancel| Touch Cancel to stop a smart program at any time and go back to
standby.
Find full instructions for use online at
instantpot.co.uk
Illustrations in this document are for reference only and may differ from the
actual product. Always refer to the actual product.
Settings
| To do this… | Do this! |
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| Wake the air fryer. | Touch any button, press the dial, or remove and re-insert |
the air fryer basket to wake the air fryer. 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 Time and Temp
for 5 seconds.
Error alerts cannot be silenced.
Change temperature scale (ºC or ºF).| In standby mode, touch and hold the
Temp key for 5 seconds to toggle between
°C and °F.
Save custom cooking time.| Select a smart program, then touch Time
and use the dial to adjust the time as you like. Touch Start to save the
change to memory.
Save a custom cooking temperature.| Select a smart program, then touch Temp
and use the dial to adjust the temperature as you like. Touch Start to save
the change 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 Programme are restored to the factory
default settings.
Reset all smart programs.| In standby mode, press and hold the dial for 5
seconds. The cooking times and temperatures for all Smart Programmes are
restored to the factory default settings.
Cooking status
Status messages
| The air fryer is in standby mode.
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A smart program is in the Preheat stage.
Not applicable to Reheat or Dehydrate.
This message appears to let you know that the air fryer has reached the
perfect cooking temperature and food can
be added to the air fryer basket (if it hasn’t been already).
Not applicable to Reheat or Dehydrate.
The display shows the cooking time and on-screen messages.
The display also shows the set cooking temperature and on-screen messages.
Food is ready to be turned or tossed, as recommended by your recipe.
Only applicable to Air Fry and Roast.
The Smart Programme has finished.
Cooking
Cooking in the Vortex Plus is quick and easy — food goes in, and crispy
deliciousness comes out!
Find full instructions for use and cooking timetables online at
instantpot.co.uk, and visit our recipe site at instantpot.co.uk for fun, easy-
to-follow recipe instructions. You can also download the free Instant Pot app
to search for recipes, save favorites, and more, at instantpot.com/app
Air Fry, Roast, Grill, Bake, Reheat and Dehydrate
These programs give your meals all the rich, crispy flavor of deep frying with
little to no oil, so you can say, “See ya!” to the greasy mess and extra
calories! The pre-sets 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
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Air Fry| 15 minutes
(00:15)| 1 minute to 1 hour
(00:01 to 01:00)| 196°C| 82 to 205°C
Roast| 18 minutes
(00:18)| 1 minute to 1 hour
(00:01 to 01:00)| 193°C| 82 to 205°C
Grill| 6 minutes
(00:06)| 1 to 40 minutes
(00:01 to 00:40)| 205°C| Not adjustable.
Bake| 30 minutes
(00:30)| 1 minute to 1 hour
(00:01 to 01:00)| 185°C| 82 to 205°C
Reheat| 10 minutes
(00:10)| 1 minute to 1 hour
(00:01 to 01:00)| 138°C| 49 to 182°C
Dehydrate| 8 hours
(08:00)| 1 to 72 hours
(01:00 to 72:00)| 54°C| 35 to 79°C
CAUTION
To avoid the risk of fire, property damage and personal injury, DO NOT spray
cooking oil into the cooking chamber
CAUTION
The air fryer oven and air frying accessories will be hot during and after
cooking. To avoid burns, 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 food to or removing it from the hot
cooking chamber.
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Care, cleaning, and storage
Clean your air fryer and accessories after each use.
Always unplug the air fryer and allow it to cool to room temperature before
cleaning. Never use harsh chemical detergents, scouring pads or powders on any
of the parts or components.
Allow all surfaces to dry thoroughly before use and before storage.
| Part or accessory | Cleaning method and notes |
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| Air fryer basket | • Clean the air fryer basket with a sponge or cloth and a |
solution of warm water
and washing up liquid, then rinse well. Ensure that all grease and food debris
are removed.
• Dishwasher safe.
Cooking tray| • Clean the cooking tray with a cloth or sponge and a solution
of warm water and washing up liquid.
• The cooking tray has a non-stick coating. To avoid damage to the non-stick
coating, DO NOT use metal cleaning utensils.
Cooking chamber| • Clean the cooking chamber with a sponge or cloth and a
solution of warm water and washing up liquid.
• To remove baked-on grease and food residue from the cooking chamber, spray
with a mixture of bicarbonate of 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.
• Check the heating coil for oil spatter and food debris. Clean the heating
coil with
a damp cloth as needed. Ensure the heating coil is completely dry before the
next use.
Exterior| • Clean with a soft, damp cloth or sponge and wipe dry.
Any other servicing must be performed by an authorized representative.
For Troubleshooting tips, visit instantpot.co.uk or contact Customer Support
at support@instantpot.co.uk
WARNING
To avoid risk of electric
shock and personal injury:
• Do not immerse the appliance in water.
• Do not rinse the appliance under a tap.
• Do not wet the pins of the power lead.| 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 see or smell smoke,
touch Cancel, unplug
the appliance, and allow it to cool. Remove food
splatter or grease with a soft cloth and a mild
detergent.
Warranty
Limited Warranty
Early view Ltd., an authorized distributor of Instant Brands, Inc., and
Instant Brands Inc. (collectively the “Company”) warrant this appliance to be
free from defects in workmanship and material, under normal household use, for
a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. This Limited
Warranty extends only to the original purchaser and use of the appliance in
the UK. This warranty does not cover appliance use outside of the UK.
Proof of original purchase date and, if requested, return of your appliance is
required to obtain service under this Limited Warranty. Provided that this
appliance is operated and maintained in accordance with the written
instructions included with the appliance (which are also available at
instantpot.co.uk), the Company will, at its sole
discretion, either: (i) repair defects in materials and workmanship; or (ii)
replace the appliance. In the event the appliance is replaced, the Limited
Warranty on the replacement appliance will expire 12 months from the date of
the original consumer purchase.
The Company is not responsible for shipping costs for warranty service.
Limitation and Exclusions
Any modification or attempted modification to your appliance may interfere
with the safe operation of the appliance and may result in serious injury and
damage. Any modification or attempted modification to your appliance or any
part thereof will void the warranty unless such modification(s) or
alteration(s) were expressly authorized by the Company.
This warranty does not cover (1) normal wear and tear; (2) damage resulting
from negligent, unreasonable or misuse of the appliance, improper assembly or
disassembly, use contrary to the operating instructions, failure to provide
reasonable and necessary maintenance, Acts of God (such as fire, flood,
hurricanes and tornadoes), or repair or alteration by anyone, unless expressly
directed and authorized by the Company; and (3) repairs where your appliance
is used for other than normal household use and in a manner contrary to
published user or operator instructions.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the liability of the Company, if
any, for any allegedly defective appliance or part shall be limited to repair
or replacement of the appliance or part thereof, and shall not exceed the
purchase price of a comparable replacement appliance. Except as expressly
provided herein and to the extent permitted by law, (1) the Company makes no
warranties, conditions or representations, express or implied, usage, the
custom of the trade or otherwise with respect to the appliance or parts
covered by this warranty and (2) the Company shall not be responsible or
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, loss of property, loss of revenues or profits,
loss of enjoyment or use, costs of removal, installation or other
consequential damages of any nature or kind.
You may have rights and remedies under applicable laws, which are in addition
to any right or remedy which may be available under this limited warranty.
Warranty Registration
Please visit
instantpot.co.uk/support/register
to register your appliance. You will be asked to provide your name, your email
address, the store name, date of purchase, model number and serial number
(both of which are found on the appliance). This 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 understood the instructions for use and
warnings accompanying the appliance.
Warranty Service
- Your name, email address or phone number.
- A copy of the original purchase receipt with the order number, model, and serial number.
- A description of the product defect, including any photographs or video if possible.
Warranty Registration
Instant Pot / Earlyview Ltd
Unit 5 Hersham Farm Business Park
Kitsmead Lane
Chertsey, Surrey KT16 0DN, UK
Email: support@InstantPot.co.uk
Telephone: 03331 230051
This warranty was last updated on 1 September 2019 for all products sold from
[1 November 2019]. If your product comes with our older warranty version, your
warranty will continue to be honored.
Recycling
This appliance complies with the WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU on the disposal of
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This appliance complies with the
European directive for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) 2014/30/EU and its
revisions, as well as the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU and its
revisions.
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed of with other
household waste throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment
or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to
promote the sustainable reuse of material sources. To return your used device,
please use the return and collection systems or contact Customer Care for
further recycling and WEEE information.
Instant Brands Inc.
11—300 Earl Grey Dr., Suite 383
Ottawa, Ontario K2T 1C1, Canada
Distributed by
Early view Ltd (Instant Brands Official Distributor)
Unit 5 Hersham Farm Business Park
Kitsmead Lane
Chertsey, Surrey KT16 0DN, UK
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