Instant 140-3002-01 Vortex Plus 10QT Air Fryer Oven proUser Guide

Instant 140-3002-01 Vortex Plus 10QT Air Fryer Oven

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Air Fryer Oven

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USING YOUR VORTEX PLUS

Control panel

We’ve designed the control panel to be simple to use and easy to read.

1.  Message Bar
2.  Cooking time
3.  Cooking temperature
4.  Messages
5.  Error codes
6.  Temperature Control
7.  Increase or decrease cooking temperature
8.  Time Control
9.  Increase or decrease cooking time
10. Smart Programs
11.  Rotate
12.  Light
13.  Cancel
14.  Start

Turning the sound On/Off

You can set notification sounds to ON or OFF. When in Standby mode, press and hold Time – and Temp – for 5 seconds until the display shows S On or S OFF. Error alerts cannot be turned off.

Choosing the temperature scale

You can display cooking temperature in either Fahrenheit or Celsius. When in Standby mode, press and hold Temp + and Temp – for 5 seconds until the display shows °F or °C.

Save custom settings

You can set and save custom Time and Temperature settings for Smart Programs.

1.  Select the Smart Program you want to set.
2.  Use the Temp – / + buttons to adjust the temperature.
3.  Use the Time – / + buttons to adjust the time.
4.  Press Start to save the new settings.
   The next time you use that Smart Program, the new temperature is used. Adjustments made after cooking begins are not saved.

Reset Smart Programs to original settings

Reset individual Smart Programs With the cooker in Standby mode, press and hold one Smart Program button for 5 seconds. The Smart Program’s cooking time and temperature are restored to the factory default setting. Reset all Smart Programs With the cooker in Standby mode, press and hold Temp + and Time + until the cooker beeps. All Smart Program cooking times and temperatures are restored to the factory default setting.

Initial set up

Unpack

1.  Remove your new Vortex Plus from the box.
2.  Remove all the packaging material from in and around the oven.
3.  Make sure to remove all the accessories from inside the oven chamber.
4.  Don’t remove the safety warning stickers or the rating label from the air fryer.

Clean before use

1.  Wipe the interior with a damp cloth. Use a clean, soft cloth to dry.
2.  Wash the accessories with hot water and dish soap. Rinse with warm, clear water and use a soft cloth to dry.

Placement

1.  Place your Vortex Plus on a stable, level surface, away from combustible material and external heat sources. Do not place your Vortex Plus on top of another appliance.
2.  Make sure to leave at least 5 in / 13 cm of space above and around all sides of the appliance to allow for sufficient air flow.

Test run

Before using your new Instant Vortex Plus for the first time, you must perform a test to ensure the unit is working properly.

To perform a test run:

1.  Follow cooking instructions on page 9.
2.  Insert the cooking basket into the unit, but do not add food to the basket.
3.  Select the Air Fry program.
4.  Use the default cooking temperature (400°F / 205°C).
5.  Use the default cooking time (18 minutes).
6.  When the display shows Add Food, remove and insert the cooking basket but do not add food.
7.  When the display shows Turn Food, wait 10 seconds. e cooking program will resume.
8.  Afte the cooking program ends, allow the unit to cool down

Now you’re ready to cook a meal in your Instant Vortex Plus!

COOKING

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

HOT SURFACES
The air fryer oven will be hot during and after cooking. Always exercise extreme caution when removing food from the hot cooking chamber. Touching hot surfaces may result in personal injury, and/or property damage.

MUST ALLOW AIR FLOW
To prevent personal injury, do not block air intake or air vents.

What to cook in

•  Cooking trays are perforated for airflow and should be used for most foods, like wings and cauliflower bites.
•  The drip pan can be used as a flat surface for baking cookies, or fragile food like fish, and filled-foods like jalapeno poppers.

Prep

Cut, chop, season, marinate or batter your ingredients according to your recipe.

Cook

1.  Place your food on the cooking utensil, according to your recipe
2.  Insert the cooking utensil into the air fryer.
3.  Close the door.
4.  Press the button for the smart program you want to use.
5.  Use the Temp + / – buttons to adjust the temperature.
6.  Use the Time + / – buttons to adjust the cooking time.
7.  Press Start to begin. The display shows On to indicate that pre-heating has started. Note : Adjustments to the cooking time and temperature are saved when you press Start.
8.  When the cooker reaches the target temperature, the cooking countdown timer starts.

Turn

1.  Part way through the cooking cycle the display shows Turn Food. If you do not open the door after Turn Food displays, cooking will proceed after 10 seconds.
2.  Open the door and carefully turn, flip, or rotate your food.
3.  Close the door again. Cooking continues.

Finish

When the Smart Program completes, the air fryer beeps and the display shows End.

Air Fry
You can air fry foods like fries, cauliflower bites, wings, nuggets and more.

(00:18)

| 1 minute

(00:01)

| 1 hour

(01:00)

•  Follow the basic instructions in Cooking on page 7.
•  Select “Air Fry” as the Smart Program.

Roast
You can roast foods like beef, lamb, pork, poultry, vegetables and scalloped potatoes, for a deliciously tender inside and browned outside.

(00:40)

| 1 minute

(00:01)

| 1 hour

(01:00)

•  Follow the basic instructions in Cooking on page 7.
•  Select “Roast” as the Smart Program.

Bake

(00:30)

| 1 minute

(00:01)

| 1 hour

(01:00)

•  Follow the basic instructions in Cooking on page 7.
•  Select “Bake” as the Smart Program.
•  There is no need to turn the food partway through cooking.

Broil

Broiling cooks using direct top-down heating, perfect for melting cheese on French onion soup, and nachos.

(00:08)

| 1 minute

(00:01)

| 40 minutes

(00:40)

•  Follow the basic instructions in Cooking on page 7.
•  Select “Broil” as the Smart Program.
•  There is no need to turn the food partway through cooking.

Dehydrate
Dehydrating uses low heat over a long period of time to safely dry out food items, like dried fruit, jerky and dried veggies.

(07:00)

| 1 hour

(01:00)

| 72 hours

(072:00)

•  Follow the basic instructions in Cooking on page 7.
•  Select “Dehydrate” as the Smart Program.
•  There is no need to turn the food partway through cooking.

Reheat
Bring the crisp and crunch back to leftover fries, pizza and stale bread, in just a few minutes.

(00:10)

| 1 minute

(00:01)

| 1 hour

(01:00)

•  Follow the basic instructions in Cooking on page 7.
•  Select “Reheat” as the Smart Program.

ROTISSERIE COOKING

The Vortex Plus uses Even Crisp Technology™ and rotates food while cooking, for delicious results.

HOT SURFACES
The air fryer oven and rotisserie accessories will be hot during and after cooking. Always use the rotisserie lift to remove rotis-serie accessories and exercise extreme caution when removing food from the hot cooking chamber. Always use proper hand pro-tection when handling hot rotisserie accessories. Touching hot surfaces may result in personal injury, and/or property damage.

MUST ALLOW AIR FLOW
To prevent personal injury, do not block air intake or air vents.

What to cook in

•  Rotisserie basket is perforated to allow maximum airflow for smaller foods.
•  Rotisserie spit and forks are perfect for roasting larger foods like whole chicken and tenderloin.
  Always insert rotisserie accessories and food into the cooking chamber before starting the cooking process.

How to rotisserie cook
Prep
Cut, chop, season, marinate or batter your ingredients according to your recipe.

Cook

•  Place your food on the cooking utensil, according to your recipe

•  Insert the cooking utensil into the air fryer.

•  Close the door.

•  Press Air Fry or Roast.

•  Use the Temp + / – buttons to adjust the temperature.

•  Use the Time + / – buttons to adjust the cooking time.

•  Press Start to begin. The display shows On to indicate that pre-heating has started.
  Note : Adjustments to the cooking time and temperature are saved when you press Start.

•  Touch Rotate to start the rotisserie rotation.

•  When the display shows End, cooking is finished and you can remove the rotisserie accessories and food.

Using the rotisserie basket
If you want, spray the basket with non-stick cooking spray before adding food to help prevent sticking.

1.  Place food items in the rotisserie basket. Do not overfill the basket.
2.  Align the tab on the rotisserie basket with the notch in the lid, then place the lid on the basket.
3.  Turn the lid clockwise to secure it.

Using the rotisserie spit and forks

1.  Unscrew the 2 setting screws that secure the forks to the rotisserie spit.
2.  Remove the forks from the spit.
3.  Push your food onto the spit.
4.  Slide the forks onto both ends of the spit, making sure the prongs are inserted into the food item securely on both sides.
5.  When the food is in place, tighten the setting screws to hold the forks in place.

Placing the rotisserie basket or spit into the air fryer

1.  Open the oven door and slide the rotisserie basket or spit onto the guides in the cooking chamber.
2.  Move the red rotisserie catch lever to the right and hold it in position.
3.  The rotisserie catch inside the cooking chamber withdraws slightly when you move the lever.
4.  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.
5.  Release the rotisserie catch lever.
6.  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.
7.  Close the oven door. You’re now ready to start rotisserie cooking.

Removing the rotisserie basket or spit from the air fryer

1.  Open the oven door.
2.  Position the hooks on the rotisserie lift beneath the left and right arms of the accessory.
3.  Move the rotisserie catch lever to the right and hold it in position to release the accessory.
4.  Pull the rotisserie basket or spit towards you, then release the rotisserie catch lever.
5.  Use the rotisserie lift to carefully remove the accessory from the cooking chamber and place it on a secure, heat-resistant surface.

CLEANING

Clean your Instant Vortex Plus after each use. Always let all parts cool to room temperature before cleaning. Before use or storing, make sure all surfaces are dry.

•   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.

•   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.

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Power cord| •   Use a barely-damp cloth to wipe any particles off cord.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

9.46

Litres

| 1500

watts

| 120V /

60Hz

| 7.7 kg

16.94

lbs.

| in: 13.23 D x 13.23 W x 14.37 H

cm: 33.6 D x 33.6 W x 36.5 H

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