Instant Pot 140-3089-01 Vortex Plus ClearCook Stainless Steel Air Fryer User Guide

Pot 140-3089-01 Vortex Plus ClearCook
Stainless Steel Air Fryer
User Guide

Welcome
to your new Instant™ Vortex™ Plus!
This Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer can help you cook delicious meals with less oil and less hassle. We hope you fall in love with Instant air frying and enjoy it in  your kitchen for years to come!

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WARNING
Before using your new Vortex Plus, read all instructions, including the Safety and Warranty document. Failure to follow the safeguards and instructions may result in injury and/or property damage.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Model| Volume| Wattage| Power| Weight| Dimensions
---|---|---|---|---|---
AFB6132BK| 5.7 Litres| 1450-1700W| 220-240V- 50-60Hz| 5.15 kg| cm: 37.9 D x
30 W x 33 H

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Air Fryer

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

Remember to recycle!
We designed this packaging with sustainability in mind. Please recycle everything that can be recycled where you live. Be sure to keep this Guide, along with the  Safety and Warranty insert for reference.

USING YOUR VORTEX

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

1. Display
• Cooking time
• Cooking temperature
• Messages
2. Smart Programmes
• Air Fry
• Roast
• Bake
• Reheat
• Grill
• Dehydrate| 3. Control Dial
• Used to select time and
temperature
4. Temperature/Time
5. Cancel
6. Light
• Turn on or off the internal
cooking light
7. Start
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Turning cooking light On/Off

• To turn the light on, press Light.
• To turn the light off, press Light again. The cooking light cannot be turned off in the last 60 seconds of a cooking program.

Turning sound On/Off

• While in Standby mode, press and hold Temp/Time and Light for 5 seconds, until the display shows Sound Off or Sound On.
  Audible safety alerts (beeps) cannot be turned off.

Choosing temperature unit
Choose which cooking temperature unit you would like to use, Fahrenheit or Celsius.

• While in Standby mode, press and hold Temp/Time for 5 seconds, until the display shows °F or °C.

Save custom settings
You can set and save customers time and temperature settings for any of the six Smart Programmes.

1. Select the Smart Programme you want to set.
2. Press the Temp/Time button and use the Control Dial to change the temperature
3. Press Start Button to confirm the change.

Reset Smart Programmes to original settings
Reset individual Smart Programmes

1. With the cooker in Standby mode, press and hold one of the Smart Programme buttons until the cooker returns to Standby.
   Reset all Smart Programmes

2. With the cooker in Standby mode, press and hold the Control Dial until the cooker beeps.

All Smart Programme cooking times and temperatures are restored to the factory default setting.

Cancel active cooking program
You can cancel any cooking program at any time.

• While in Standby, Preheating, or active cooking program, press Cancel. Depending on the temperature of the unit, the internal fan may keep running to cool the unit.

INITIAL SET UP

Unpack

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

Reset Smart Programmes to original settings
Reset individual Smart Programmes

1. With the cooker in Standby mode, press and hold one of the Smart Programme buttons until the cooker returns to Standby.
   Reset all Smart Programmes

2. With the cooker in Standby mode, press and hold the Control Dial until the cooker beeps.

All Smart Programme cooking times and temperatures are restored to the factory default setting.

Cancel active cooking program
You can cancel any cooking program at any time.

• While in Standby, Preheating, or active cooking program, press Cancel. Depending on the temperature of the unit, the internal fan may keep running to cool the unit.

Unpack

1. Remove your new Vortex Plus from the box.
2. Remove all the packaging material from in and around the air fryer.
3. Make sure to remove all the accessories from inside the cooking 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 clothŁto dry.
2. Wash the accessories with hot water and dish soap. RinseŁwith warm, clear water and use a soft cloth to dry. See page 10 for more details.

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 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 run to ensure everything is working correctly.

To perform a test run:

1. Follow the instructions for cooking on page 6.
2. Insert the cooking basket, but do not add food.
3. Select the Air Fry program.
4. Select the default cooking temperature (400 °F / 205 ° C).
5. Select the default cooking time (18 minutes).
6. When the display shows Add Food, just remove and reinsert the cooking basket (do not add any food).
7. When the display shows Turn Food, wait 10 seconds for the program to resume.
8. After 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 flavour of deep frying, with little to no oil.

WARNING
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 AIRFLOW
To prevent personal injury, do not block air intake or air vents.

What to cook in
The cooking basket with a cooking tray is perforated to allow air to flow under and around your food and should be used for most foods, like wings and cauliflower bites.
For the Baking program only, you can use a metal or glass baking dish to hold things like batter for cakes and dough for bread. Place the baking dish inside the cooking basket for baking. Leave approximately 2.5 cm of space around all sides of the baking dish to allow heat to circulate evenly.
You can place food right on the cooking tray, without using foil or other coverings.

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

Cook

1. Place your food into the air frying basket, according to your recipe.

2. Insert the air frying basket into the cooker.
   When the air frying basket is inserted securely, the front of the basket is flush with the front of the cooker.

3. Press the smart program you would like to cook with: Air Fry, Roast, Bake, Grill, Dehydrate, or Reheat.

4. Press Temp/Time to adjust the temperature and cooking time.

5. Press Start to begin. The display shows Preheating to indicate that the cooking program has started.

There is no preheating time for the Reheat smart program.
See page 8 to adjust Smart Programme settings.

Add food

1. When the cooker passes the preheating phase, the display shows Add Food.
2. Remove the basket, and carefully insert your food into the basket.
3. Reinsert the air frying basket into the cooker and the cooking countdown timer starts.

Turn

1. Part way through the cooking cycle the display shows Turn Food.
   This will not display for the Bake, Grill or Dehydrate smart programmes there is no need to turn the food partway through these cooking cycles.

2. Remove the air fryer basket from the unit and carefully turn, flip, or rotate your food.
   If you do not remove the basket after Turn Food displays, cooking will proceed after 10 seconds.

3. Insert the air frying basket into the cooker. Cooking continues.

Finish

• When the Smart Programme completes, the appliance beeps, and the display shows End.
  The “Food-Ready” beep will come up 1 minute later after End (10 beeps in 10 minutes total) if the basket/door is not open.

SMART PROGRAMMES

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

(01:00)

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

(01:00)

Bake
You can bake foods like breads, cakes, pastries and buns, with the Vortex as your own “mini oven”.

(01:00)

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

(00:40)

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

(72:00)

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

(01:00)

CLEANING

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

WARNING
To prevent electric shock, unplug before cleaning.
DO NOT immerse the power cord, plug, or the appliance in water or other liquid, which may result in electric shock.

• The cooking trays have a non-stick coating. AvoidŁusing
metal utensils when cleaning.
Removable air
fryer basket| • Clean with a sponge or cloth and warm water and dish soap, then rinse well. Ensure that all grease and food debris are removed.
• After cooking, wait to wash the basket until it returns to room temperature. This will reduce fogging of the ClearCook windows.
• If water is trapped in a ClearCook window after cleaning, it will need time to evaporate. This could take up to 24 hours. Running the basket in a short cooking cycle will speed up this process.
• The baskets have a non-stick coating. Avoid using metal utensils when cleaning.
Cooking chamber| • Clean with a damp cloth and mild dish soap.
• Always check the heating coil and cookingŁchamber walls for oil splatter and food debris,Łand clean as needed.
• Ensure the heating coil is dry before turning onŁthe air fryer.
• To remove baked-on grease and food residueŁfrom the cooking chamber, spray with a  mixtureŁof baking soda and vinegar and wipe clean withŁdamp cloth. For stubborn stains,  allow the mixtureŁto sit on the affected area for several minutesŁbefore scrubbing clean.
Power cord| • Clean with a soft, damp cloth or sponge. Wipe dry.

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