VORTEX PLUS TM 10 Quart Air Fryer Oven User Manual Welcome Important Safeguards Initial Setup Product Overview Control Panel Initial Test Run Smart Programs Rotisserie Cooking Timetable Care & Cleaning Troubleshooting Warranty Support & Contact Information
Welcome to the world of Instant cooking. Hello! Thank you for welcoming us into your kitchen. Having families ourselves, we developed the InstantTM VortexTM Air Fryer Oven to allow busy families and professionals alike to cook healthy, delicious meals more easily and in less time. We have partnered with chefs, authors and bloggers to compile a collection of recipes that we hope you enjoy! Download the FREE Instant Pot App Robert J.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using, to avoid the risk of serious injury when using your appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, SAFEGUARDS, AND WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING THE APPLIANCE. 2. Always operate the appliance on a stable, non-combustible, level surface. 3. The appliance’s outer surfaces may become hot during use. Do not touch hot surfaces.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 13. Do not place the appliance on any kind of stovetop, or in a heated oven; heat from an external source will damage the appliance. 14. Do not let power cord contact hot surfaces or open flame, including a stovetop. 15. Do not use appliance for anything other than intended use. 16. Proper maintenance is recommended after each use. Refer to “Care & Cleaning”. Let the appliance cool to room temperature before cleaning or storage. 17. CAUTION Spilled food can cause serious burns.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 26. 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. 27. 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. 28. Do not leave the appliance unattended while in use. 29.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WARNING To avoid injury, read and understand instruction manual before using this machine. 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 instructions can cause electrical shock and/or death.
Initial Setup • Remove all packaging material from, in and around the oven, as well as all accessories from inside the oven chamber. • Follow Care & Cleaning instructions in this manual to clean the oven before first use. • Place the oven on a stable, level surface, away from combustible material and external heat sources. Leave at least 5” of space around the oven. • Do not place the oven on a stovetop. • Do not place anything on top of the oven. • Do not block the air vents.
Product Overview The Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven uses rapid air circulation to cook food, giving your meals all the crispy rich flavor of deep frying with little or no oil. Air Fryer Oven Images are for reference only. Refer to actual product.
Product Overview Air Fryer Oven Accessories Drip Pan Cooking Tray (x2) Rotisserie Basket Rotisserie Fork Rotisserie Spit Rotisserie Lift Images are for reference only. Refer to actual product.
Control Panel The Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven Control Panel features intuitive touch screen controls and an LED Display. 1 2 4 3 6 7 1 Display Shows cooking time, cooking temperature, reminders and error messages. 2 Smart Programs Smart Programs control cooking times and temperatures automatically. Select a Smart Program by touching the label on the Control Panel. Display reads “Off” to indicate that the Smart Program has been initiated and the oven is in Standby mode.
More Controls Smart Program Reset When in Standby, touch and hold the Smart Program you wish to reset for 3 seconds. The Smart Program cooking time and temperature is restored to the default setting. Full Reset When in Standby, touch and hold both the Temp and Time plus [+] signs at the same time for 3 seconds. All Smart Programs cooking times and temperatures are restored to the default settings.
Display Messages OFF indicates that the Air Fryer is in Standby mode. On indicates that the Air Fryer is in Preheating mode. Add food indicates that the oven has reached desired temperature and food can be added 00:00 indicates that the Smart Program is running. The time indicator will count down while your food is cooking. turn Food is a reminder to turn, flip or shake food items as recommended by your recipe. End indicates that the Smart Program has ended.
Test Run Follow these steps to ensure your oven is operating properly. 1. Open the oven door. Place the drip pan on the bottom of the cooking chamber. Close door. 2. Plug the power cord into a 120V power source. Display reads “OFF” indicating that oven is in Standby mode. 3. Touch the Air Fry Smart Program control on the Control Panel. vvvThe default Air Fry Smart Program cooking temperature is 400ºF. 4. Touch the [+] or [−] Time controls to adjust the cooking time to 20 minutes.
Test Run 9. Display will count down the last minute of cooking time in seconds When the Smart Program is complete, display reads “End” and the fan blows to cool the oven. Note: The Air Fryer Oven will remind you that food is ready 5, 30 and 60 minutes after the Smart Program ends. The oven will be hot during and after cooking. Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use Instant Pot® Mini Mitts or oven mitts to remove cooking trays.
Smart Program Settings Default Vortex Plus 10 Smart Program Time and Temperature settings are as shown in the table below. Smart Program Air Fry Roast Default Cooking Time Available Time Range Default Cooking Temperature Available Temperature Range* 18 minutes 1 – 60 minutes 400°F / 205°C 180 – 400°F / 82 – 205°C For all your favorite deep-fried meals, including fries, cauliflower wings, chicken nuggets and more.
Using the Rotisserie Accessory Always insert rotisserie accessories and food before preheating the oven. To use the Rotisserie Basket Read these instructions and/or watch the video to ensure you are using the rotisserie properly. Failure to follow these steps could result in damage to the rotisserie catch. youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=VmHa7qf6Ai0 1 Place food items in the rotisserie basket. 2 Align the tab on the rotisserie basket with the notch in the lid then place the lid.
Using the Rotisserie Accessory Always insert rotisserie accessories and food before preheating the oven. To use the Rotisserie Spit & Forks 1 Unscrew the 2 set screws. 2 Remove the forks from the spit. CAUTION Ensure the food item is able to rotate freely. Do not allow food items to make contact with the heating coil.
Using the Rotisserie Accessory 3 Push the food item onto the spit. 4 Slide the forks onto both ends of the spit, ensuring the prongs are inserted into the food item. 5 Tighten the set screw to secure the forks. CAUTION 18 Ensure the food item is able to rotate freely. Do not allow food items to make contact with the heating coil.
Using the Rotisserie Accessory Always insert rotisserie accessories and food before preheating the oven. Rotisserie Cooking 1 With the oven door open, slide the basket accessory or rotisserie spit into the guides into the cooking chamber. Both the basket and rotisserie spit install and remove the same way. 2 Move the rotisserie catch lever to the right and hold it in position. 3 Align the rotisserie arm with the hole in the center of the rotisserie catch on both sides of the cooking chamber.
Using the Rotisserie Accessory 5 Close the oven door. 6 Select Air Fry or Roast. 20 7 Use the Temp and Time [+ / −] controls to adjust cooking temperature and time as desired. 8 Touch Start. 9 Touch Rotate.
Using the Rotisserie Accessory Removing the Accessory 1 Use caution when opening oven door. Door and accessories will be hot. Position the rotisserie lift hooks beneath the left and right arms of the accessory. 2 Move the rotisserie catch lever to the right to release the accessory. 3 Pull the accessory towards you, then release the rotisserie catch lever. 4 Carefully remove the accessory from the cooking chamber. Rotisserie spit, forks, and basket will be hot during and after cooking.
Cooking Timetable Food Setting Cooking Time* Cooking Temperature* Thin-cut fries (Frozen) Air Fry / Roast 14 – 18 minutes 400°F / 205°C Rotisserie Basket Thin-cut fries (Fresh) Air Fry / Roast 18 – 20 minutes 400°F / 205°C Rotisserie Basket Thick-cut fries (Frozen) Air Fry / Roast 16 – 20 minutes 400°F / 205°C Rotisserie Basket Thick-cut fries (Fresh) Air Fry / Roast 20 – 25 minutes 400°F / 205°C Rotisserie Basket Chicken wings Air Fry / Roast 20 – 30 minutes 360°F / 182°C Cookin
Cooking Tips Instant Air Fryer Ovens can cook all your favorite fresh and frozen oven-baked, and deep-fried snacks—fast! • Use the Smart Programs as a starting point and experiment with cooking times, and temperatures to get the results your prefer. • Rotisserie-cooked foods and rotisserie accessories, and foods must be placed in the oven before touching Start • With the exception of rotisserie-cooked foods, most foods will benefit greatly from a preheated oven.
Cooking Tips • Find dozens of easy to follow recipes at: recipes.instantpot.com Download the Instant Pot app at: instantpot.com/instant-pot-recipe-app-free-recipes/ CAUTION 24 Do not spray cooking oil into the cooking chamber.
Care & Cleaning Always unplug your Vortex Plus 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. Part / Accessory Rotisserie Basket Rotisserie Spit & Forks Cooking Trays Instruction Cleaning Method Clean after each use. For best results, use a bristled brush rather than a sponge or cloth. Optionally, spray with non-stick cooking spray before adding food.
Care & Cleaning Remove the Oven Door 1. Place one hand on top of the Air Fryer Oven to hold it firmly in place. 2. Open the door to a 45º angle from the oven. 3. Pull the door up from the right side until it pops out of its track Reinstall the Oven Door 1. Hold the door at a 45º angle from the oven 2. Align the teeth at the bottom of the oven door with the grooves in the Air Fryer Oven. 3. Press down on the right side of the oven door until it pops into place, then press the left side down.
Troubleshooting Register your product today at instantappliances.com/support/register. Problem Possible Reason Black smoke coming from Air Fryer Using an oil with a low smoke point Cancel the Smart Program, unplug the oven and allow it to cool to room temperature. Choose a neutral oil with a high smoke point, such as Virgin or Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Avocado, Canola, Soybean, Safflower, or Rice Bran.
Warranty 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.
Warranty 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.
Instant Brands Inc. 11 - 300 Earl Grey Dr., Suite 383 Ottawa, Ontario K2T 1C1 Canada Register your product today at: instantappliances.com/support/register Contact Customer Care: 1-800-828-7280 support@instantappliances.com instantappliances.com/#Chat instantappliances.com store.instantappliances.