Instant Cuisine 18L Cuisine Air Fryer and Toaster Oven User Manual

Instant Cuisine 18L Cuisine Air Fryer and Toaster Oven User Manual

INSTANT® CUISINE 18L
AIR FRYER TOASTER OVEN

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

01. At Instant Brands™ your safety always comes first. The Instant® Cuisine was designed with your safety in mind, and we mean business. Check out this appliance’s long list of safety mechanisms on instanthome.com to see what we mean.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed:
02. 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.
03. Always operate the appliance on a stable, non-combustible, level surface.
04. CAUTION The appliance’s outer surfaces may become hot during use. DO NOT touch metal or glass surfaces. Use handles or dials. Wear hand protection when handling hot components to avoid burns. Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance. Let the appliance cool to room temperature before handling or moving.
05. CAUTION To protect against the risk of electrical shock, DO NOT immerse any part of the appliance in water or other liquid. DO NOT rinse the appliance under a tap. Proper maintenance is recommended after each use. Let the appliance cool to room temperature before cleaning or storage. See Care, cleaning and storage.
06. CAUTION 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 the appliance when not in use, before assembling or disassembling parts and before cleaning. To unplug the appliance, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
08. Regularly inspect the appliance and power cord. DO NOT operate an appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. For assistance,
contact Customer Care at [email protected]
or 1-800-828-7280.

09. DO NOT use accessories or attachments not authorized by Instant Brands Inc. The use of attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of injury, fire, or electric shock.
10. Avoid contact with moving parts. Failure to do so may result in injury.
11. For household countertop use only. DO NOT use outdoors. Not for commercial use.
12. Spilled food can cause serious burns. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from grabbing, entanglement and tripping.

• Keep the appliance and cord away from children.
• DO NOT let the power cord hang over the edge of tables or counters, or allow it to touch hot surfaces.
• Never use below-counter power outlets, and never use with an extension cord.

13. DO NOT use the appliance in electrical systems other than 120 V~ 60 Hz. DO NOT use with power converters or adapters or floor-level power outlet.
14. DO NOT place the appliance or power cord on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or a heated oven. Heat from an external source will damage the appliance.
15. DO NOT use the appliance for other than its intended use.
16. Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers constructed of materials other than metal or glass in the appliance. Failure to do so may result in fire or burns.
17. DO NOT place any combustible materials in the cooking chamber, such as paper, cardboard, plastic, Styrofoam or wood, or any
other materials that are not oven safe and may catch fire or melt, and
may result in burns.
18. DO NOT cover or block the air vents while the appliance is in operation.
Doing so will prevent even cooking and may damage the appliance or cause it to overheat, which may result in fire or burns.
19. WARNING Never pour oil into the cooking pan. If needed, spray food lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Using oil could cause fire and result in personal injury.
20. CAUTION 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. Exercise caution and avoid the hot steam and air when opening the oven door.
21. To avoid scalding injury, use extreme caution when removing the cooking pan or disposing of hot grease. Use hand protection when handling hot items.
22. DO NOT store any materials other than authorized Instant Brands accessories in the appliance.
23. When cooking, DO NOT place the appliance against a wall or against other appliances. Leave at least 5 in / 13 cm 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 when in operation. A fire may occur if the oven is covered or touching flammable material, including curtains, drapes, walls and the like.
24. CAUTION 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. Failure to do so may lead to burns and/or injury.
25. CAUTION To avoid risk of fire or electrical shock, oversize foods, metal foil packages and metal utensils must not be inserted into the appliance. DO NOT overfill the cooking pans. Overfilling may cause
food to contact the heating element, which may result in fire and/or personal injury.

26. DO NOT clean the appliance with metal scouring pads or steel wool. Pieces can break off and touch electrical parts, causing a risk of electric shock, burns and/or injury.
27. DO NOT attempt to dislodge food while the appliance is plugged into an electrical outlet as this may lead to electric shock, burns and/or injury.
28. To avoid risk of fire, NEVER leave the appliance
unattended during use. Never connect this appliance to an external timer switch or separate remote-control system as this may lead to burns and/or injury.
29. Should the appliance emit black smoke, press Cancel and unplug immediately. Wait for smoking to stop and unit to cool before removing accessories.
30. DO NOT rest cooking utensils or baking dishes on the appliance’s hot surfaces.
31. DO NOT use the accessories included with the oven in a microwave, convection oven or conventional oven. DO NOT use these accessories on a ceramic cooktop, electrical coil, gas burner range, or outdoor grill.
32. DO NOT cover crumb tray or any part of the oven with metal foil.
This will cause overheating of the oven.
33. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
34. To disconnect, press Cancel to put the unit in Standby (OFF) mode, then remove plug from wall outlet.
35. Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers constructed of other than metal or glass.

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.

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

Per safety requirement, 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 specifications

Find your model name and serial number

Find both of these on the label on the side of the toaster oven.

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.

Product, parts and accessories

Before using your amazing new toaster oven, make sure that everything is present and accounted for.

Toaster Oven

Accessories

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

Get started

Initial set up

“We all eat, and it would be a sad waste of opportunity to eat badly.”
— Anna Thomas

01. Pull that Cuisine out of the box!
02. Remove all the packaging material from in and around the toaster oven.
Don’t remove any safety warning stickers or the rating label from the oven.
03. You may be tempted to put the Cuisine on your stovetop for quick use — but don’t do it! Place it on a stable, level surface, away from combustible material and external heat sources. Wipe the heating element with a soft, dry cloth to make sure there are no stray packaging particles left in the multicooker base.
Make sure to leave at least 13 cm / 5″ of space above and around all sides of the appliance.
04. Remove the crumb tray and check the cooking chamber for loose debris.
05. Follow the Care, cleaning and storage instructions to wash your new toaster oven before using it.

Is something missing or damaged?
Get in touch with a Customer Care Advisor through email at [email protected]
or by phone at 1-800-828-7280 and we’ll happily make some magic happen for you.

CAUTION

• 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, upon 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 Cuisine prepares you for success in the kitchen! Take a few minutes to get to know how this little beauty works.

Stage 1: Setting up for cooking

01. Open the oven door.
Slide the cooking pan onto the bottom rack position, and into the cooking chamber.
Close the door.
02. Plug the power cord into a 120 V power source.
The oven is in standby mode and the display shows OFF.
03. Press the dial. When the Air Fry setting blinks, the display will toggle between the temperature and time. Press the dial to select the Air Fry Smart Program.
04. The temperature will flash 400°F.
Don’t change for this test run. Press the dial and the Time will flash. Turn the dial to change to 20 minutes (00:20).
05. Press Start to begin.
The display shows On while the oven preheats.

Stage 2: “Cooking” (…but not really, this is just a test!)

01. When the oven reaches the perfect temperature, it beeps and begins the cooking countdown.
Don’t cook food during the test run.
02. Partway 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.
When the oven door is open, the display shows OPEN.
03. The oven counts down the last minute of the cooking time in seconds.
When the Smart Program finishes, the display shows End.
The fan may blow for a little while to help cool the oven.
04. Open and close the oven door to return to standby mode and start cooking for real!
If you forget this last step, the toaster oven will beep to remind you every 5 minutes for 1 hour.
That’s it! You’re good to go 🙂

CAUTION
Metal, glass surfaces and accessories will be hot during and after cooking. To avoid burn injury, do not touch the appliance, or attempt to insert or remove accessories without proper hand protection.

Control panel

1| Smart programs| •    Air Fry
•    Bake
•    Roast
•    Broil
•    Warm
•    Toast
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2| Temperature / time display| Shows the set temperature, cooking time, cooking reminders, and error messages.
3| Toast level| Toasting darkness levels; see Cooking: Toast.
4| Convection| On applicable programs, you can turn the convection setting on or off.
Not applicable to Air Fry, Warm or Toast.
5| Control dial| Turn the dial to toggle through options.
Press the dial like a button to confirm selections and wake the oven.
6| Start| Press Start to begin a selected smart program.
7| Cancel| Press Cancel to stop a smart program at any time and go back to standby mode.
8| Oven light| Press the oven light icon to turn the oven light on and off.

Find full instructions for use online at instanthome.com.

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

Status messages

Cooking

The Cuisine is a sleek countertop oven that you can trust to cook evenly every time.

What we love about it                          What you should know about it

With the help of cyclonic air circulation, the cooking chamber heats up super fast, and the controls are super intuitive.| Because the Cuisine is so efficient, you may have to reduce the cooking time and temperature in your recipes slightly.

Check out the cooking timetables online at instanthome.com and visit our recipe site at instanthome.com/recipes for fun, easy-to-follow recipe instructions. You can also download the free Instant Pot app to search recipes, save favorites, make notes and more, at instanthome.com/app.

Cooking accessories

The oven rack is perfect for toasting bread and bagels, and baking pizza and big ol’ baked potatoes. You can place any oven-safe cookware on the oven rack, the sameas you would in a regular oven.

Do not cover the oven rack when cooking.
Place the oven rack or cooking pan on the top, middle, or bottom positions, as your recipe recommends, or however you see fit!

The cooking pan should be used for messy foods, like chicken tenders, herb roasted veggies and cheesy garlic bread.

Instant Tip: Line the pan with parchment paper instead of aluminum foil. Optionally, spray the pan or basket with non-stick cooking spray before adding food to help prevent sticking.

The air fryer basket is perforated for airflow and can be used for most air fried or roasted foods, like chicken wings and coconut shrimp, or buffalo cauliflower bites and garlicky Brussels sprouts. Always place the air fryer basket on the cooking pan when inserting it into the oven.

The reversible grill/griddle plate offers flexibility to grill or sear meat, fish and veggies or prepare the perfect silver dollar pancakes or grilled cheese.

CAUTION

To avoid risk of fire, property damage and/or personal injury, do not spray oil into the cooking chamber, and never use aluminum foil.

Air Fry, Bake, Roast, Broil and Warm
These programs use convection cooking to give your meals a rich, crispy flavor with little to no oil, so you can say, “See ya!” to the greasy mess and extra calories! The cooking times and temperatures are recommendations only. Play with the presets to get the results you like best!

Smart program| Default time| Time range| Default temperature| Temperature range
---|---|---|---|---
Air Fry| 18 minutes
(00:18)| 1 to 45 minutes
(00:01 to 00:45)| 400 °F| 170 to 450 °F
For all your favorite deep-fried meals, like fries, cauliflower bites, wings, nuggets and more.
Bake| 40 minutes
(00:40)| 1 minute to 2 hours
(00:01 to 02:00)| 350 °F| 170 to 450 °F
Light and fluffy cakes and pastries, scalloped potatoes and more.
Roast| 40 minutes
(00:40)| 1 minute to 2 hours
(00:01 to 02:00)| 365 °F| 170 to 450 °F
Ideal for vegetable dishes, beef, lamb, pork, poultry and more.
Broil| 10 minutes
(00:10)| 1 to 20 minutes
(00:01 to 00:20)| 450 °F| 350 to 450 °F
Direct top-down heat designed to melt cheese, crisp meat, and caramelize fruits and vegetables.
Warm| 30 minutes
(00:30)| 1 minute to 2 hours
(00:01 to 02:00)| 170 °F| 170 to 300 °F
Reheat leftovers or keep food warm without overcooking or drying out.

Find full instructions for use and cooking time tables online at instanthome.com and visit our recipe site at instanthome.com/recipes for fun, easy-to-follow recipe instructions. You can also download the free Instant Pot app to search recipes, save favorites, make notes and more, at instanthome.com/app.

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.

Toast

Toast up to 6 slices of bread or bagel halves at a time — no flipping required!

toasting level.
Once Toast has begun, you can add to the toasting time for an even darker result.
Level 2 (Medium)
Level 3 (Dark)

01. Plug the power cord into a 120 V power source.
The oven is in standby mode and the display shows OFF.
02. Open the oven door and place your food items inside.
Close the door.
03. Press the dial and turn until Toast blinks.
Press the dial to confirm your selection.
04. When the display flashes, turn the dial to select a toasting level between Light, Medium, and Dark.

Toast Level

The toasting time adjusts automatically with the toasting level, and is shown in minute:second format.

05. Press Start.
The display starts to count down right away.
06. To add time, push the dial, then turn it to add to the cooking time.
07. Press Start to resume cooking.
08. When the display shows End, carefully open the door, and, using proper hand protection, remove your food from the cooking chamber.
If you forget this last step, the toaster oven will beep to remind you every 5 minutes for up to 1 hour.

Care, cleaning and storage

Clean your Instant Cuisine and accessories after each use.
Always unplug the toaster 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.

Dishwasher safe

Part or accessory Notes

Cooking pan| •   Optionally, prior to use, line with parchment paper or spray with non- stick cooking spray for easier cleaning.
Air fryer basket| •   For best results, use a bristled brush rather than a sponge or cloth.
Oven rack| •   Remove for cleaning.
Crumb tray| •   Remove for cleaning.
•   To prevent smoking, make sure grease and food debris is fully removed.
Grill plate| •   For baked-on food residue, soak in warm warm and dish soap.

Damp cloth only and mild dish soap

for oil spatter and food debris, and clean as needed.
•   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 a damp cloth. For stubborn stains, allow the mixture to sit on the affected area for several minutes before scrubbing clean.
•   Use care when cleaning around the top and bottom heating elements.
Exterior| •   After cleaning, wipe down with a dry cloth to prevent streaking.
Power cord| •   Clean as needed. Use a barely-damp cloth to wipe any particles off the cord.
•   When storing, use the cord wrap holder at the back of the toaster oven. Do not fold the power cord.

Some discoloration may occur after machine washing, but this will not affect the appliance’s safety or performance.
Any other servicing must be performed by an authorized representative.

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 elements, causing the risk of smoke, fire, and personal injury.

If you see or smell smoke, press Cancel, unplug the appliance, and allow it to cool. Follow instructions on the previous page to clean the appliance and accessories.

Troubleshooting

Register your Instant Cuisine today!
If your issue persists or you have any additional questions, get in touch with a Customer Care Advisor through email at [email protected] or by phone at 1-800-828-7280.

outlet.
Bad power connection or no power.| Plug in another appliance to the same outlet to check the outlet for power.
Move the toaster oven to another outlet to ensure there is nothing else plugged in on the same circuit or in the general area.
Inspect the power cord for damage. If you see damage, discontinue use and contact Customer Care.
Condensation is forming on countertops.| Toaster oven does not have proper ventilation.| Make sure the toaster oven has at least 5 in / 13 cm of space around all sides while in use.
Water is dripping from under the door.
Oven light will not turn on.| Toaster oven is not plugged in.| Ensure that the toaster oven is plugged in securely.
Oven light has burnt out.| Contact Customer Care.
Black smoke is coming from the toaster oven.| | | | | |
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Stop cooking immediately. Press Cancel, then
| |
unplug the appliance 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, safflower, or rice bran oil.
Food particles on the heating elements, or, food residue 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.
Do not attempt to repair the appliance.
| Cooking foods with a high| Avoid air frying foods with a high fat content.
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White smoke is coming from the toaster oven.| fat content, such as bacon, sausage, and hamburger.| Check the cooking 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 cooking chamber when air frying.
| Seasoning on food has| Be mindful when seasoning food.
| blown into the heating| Spray vegetables and meats with oil before seasoning to better
| element.| help the seasoning stick.
Error code appears on display.| E1| Sensor error.| Contact Customer Care.
Do not attempt to repair the appliance.
E2
E3
E6
E7

Any other servicing must be performed by an authorized representative.

Warranty

One (1) Year Limited Warranty
This One (1) Year Limited Warranty applies to purchases made from authorized retailers of Instant Brands Inc. (“Instant Brands”) by the original appliance owner and is not transferable. Proof of original purchase date and, if requested by Instant Brands, return of your appliance, is required to obtain service under this Limited Warranty. Provided the appliance was used in accordance with the use & care instructions, 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 twelve (12) months from the date of receipt. Failure to register your product will not reduce your warranty rights. The liability of Instant Brands, if any, for any allegedly defective appliance or part will not exceed the purchase price of a comparable replacement appliance.

What is not covered by this warranty?

1. Products purchased, used, or operated outside of the United States and Canada.
2. Products that have been modified or attempted to be modified.
3. 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.
4. Use of unauthorized parts and accessories.
5. Incidental and consequential damages.
6. The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances.

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE 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: (1) the exclusion of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness; (2) limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts; and/or (3) the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages; so these limitations 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. The limitations of warranties, liability, and remedies apply to the maximum extent permitted by law. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.

Product Registration
Please visit www.instanthome.com/register to register your new Instant Brands™ appliance. Failure to register your product will not diminish your warranty rights. 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 notification. 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 warranty service, please contact our Customer Care Department by phone at 1-800-828-7280 or by email to [email protected]. You can also create a support ticket online at www.instanthome.com. 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. 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.
495 March Road, Suite 200 Kanata, Ontario, K2K 3G1 Canada
instanthome.com
© 2021 Instant Brands Inc
140-4014-01-0301

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