by IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed:
1. READ THE GETTING STARTED GUIDE AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS, SAFEGUARDS, AND WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING THE APPLIANCE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFEGUARDS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
2. The appliance’s outer surfaces may become hot during use. Do not touch hot surfaces. Wear oven mitts when handling hot components. Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance. Let the appliance cool to room temperature before handling or moving.
3. CAUTION To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse power cord, plug, or the appliance in water or other liquid.
4. Do not rinse the appliance under tap.
5. The cooking chamber contains electrical components. To avoid electrical shock, do not put liquid of any kind into the cooking chamber.
6. 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.
7. Unplug from the outlet when not in use, as well as before adding or removing parts or accessories, and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull on the power cord.
8. Avoid making contact with moving parts.
9. Inspect the appliance and power cord regularly. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. For assistance, contact the Customer Care Team at support@instantappliances.com or 1-800-828-7280.
10. Do not use any 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.
11. For household countertop use only. Do not use outdoors.
Not for commercial use.
12. Do not place the appliance on any kind of stovetop, or in a heated oven; heat from an external source will damage the appliance.
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference. WARNING Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury.
13. Do not let power cord contact hot surfaces or open flame, including a stovetop.
14. Do not use appliance for anything other than intended use.
15. Proper maintenance is recommended after each use. Refer to Care and Cleaning. Let the appliance cool to room temperature before cleaning or storage.
16. CAUTION Spilled food can cause serious burns. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from grabbing, entanglement and tripping. Keep appliance and cord away from children. Never drape cord over edge of table or counter, never use power outlet below counter, and never use with an extension cord.
17. 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.
18. Do not tamper with any of the safety mechanisms.
19. Do not use the appliance in electrical systems other than 120 V / 60 Hz. Do not use with power converters or adapters.
20. Do not overfill the appliance or accessories. Overfilling may cause food to contact the heating element, which may result in fire and/or personal injury.
21. Do not cover the cooling vents while the appliance is in operation. Doing so will prevent even cooking and may cause damage to the appliance.
22. Never pour oil into the cooking chamber. Fire and personal injury could result.
23. 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.
24. When cooking, do not place the appliance against a wall or against other appliances. Leave at least 5″ / 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.
25. When in operation, hot air is released through the cooling vents. Keep your hands and face at a safe distance from the cooling vents and take extreme caution when removing the accessories from the appliance.
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference. WARNING Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury.
26. 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.
27. Do not leave the appliance unattended while in use.
28. Never connect this appliance to an external timer switch or separate remote control system.
29. Use extreme caution when removing hot accessories from the cooking chamber or disposing of hot grease.
30. Oversized foods and/or metal utensils must not be inserted into the cooking chamber as they may cause risk of fire and/or personal injury.
31. Do not store any materials, other than the included accessories, in the cooking chamber when not in use.
32. Do not place any combustible materials in the cooking chamber, such as paper, cardboard, plastic, Styrofoam or wood.
33. Do not use appliance accessories in any other appliance including microwave ovens, toaster ovens, convection or conventional ovens, ceramic, electric, induction or gas cooktops, or outdoor grills.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
| 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. |
| WARNING |
| THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND THE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE IS A MISUSE OF YOUR APPLIANCE THAT CAN VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND CREATE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY. |
| WARNING |
| To avoid injury, read and understand instruction manual before using this machine. |
Special Cord Set Instructions
As per safety requirements, a short power supply cord (0.6 m to 0.9 m / 24” to 35”) 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
The models listed may not represent all models in the Vortex, Vortex Plus, or Vortex Pro series. Visit instantappliances.com for details.
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference. WARNING Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury.
Initial Set Up
• Read the Important Safeguards in this User Manual before using the appliance. Failure to read and follow Important Safeguards may result in damage to the appliance, property damage or personal injury.
• Remove all packaging material and accessories from within and around the appliance.
• Place the appliance on a stable, level surface, away from combustible material and external heat sources.
• Leave at least 5” / 13 cm of space above and around all sides of the appliance. • Do not place anything on top of the oven and do not block the air vents.
• Remove the air fryer basket and check the cooking chamber for loose packing material before first use.
• Follow Care and Cleaning instructions in this manual to clean the appliance before first use.
CAUTION Do not place the appliance on a stove top. Heat from an external source will damage the appliance. Do not place anything on top of the appliance, and do not block the air vents.
Product, Parts and Accessories
Before using the air fryer, verify that all parts and accessories are accounted for. Air Fryer
Air Fryer
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
Air Fryer Accessories
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
Control Panel
Instant air fryers feature an intuitive control panel with touch screen controls and an LED display to make cooking fast and easy.
1. Display
Shows cooking time, cooking temperature, reminders and error messages.
2. Smart Programs
Smart Programs have pre-set cooking times and temperatures but can be customized to your own settings.
• Air Fry for fries, cauliflower wings, chicken nuggets and more.
• Bake Light and fluffy cakes and pastries, scalloped potatoes and more.
• Roast for beef, lamb, pork, poultry, vegetable dishes and more.
• Reheat to prepare leftovers without overcooking or drying out.
• Broil (Vortex Plus 6 only) for direct top-down cooking, melting cheese on French onion soup and nachos, and more.
• Dehydrate (Vortex Plus 6 only) for homemade fruit leather, jerky, dried vegetables and more.
3. Dial
Rotate to adjust cooking times and temperatures. Press to wake the display.
Smart Program Settings
| Setting | Description |
| Standby Mode | When the air fryer is in Standby mode, the display reads OFF. |
| Cancel Key | Touch Cancel at any time to end a Smart Program and return to Standby mode. |
| Turn Sounds On or Off | When in Standby mode, touch and hold both the Time and Temp keys for 5 seconds. Note: Error alerts cannot be silenced. |
| Change Temperature Scale (°F or °C) | Start any Smart Program, then touch and hold the Temp key for 5 seconds to toggle between °F or °C. |
| Adjust Cooking Time | • When in Standby mode, touch the Smart Program key you wish to select. • Touch the Time key and turn the dial to adjust the cooking time. • Press the dial to confirm the change. • Touch Start to save the change in the air fryer’s memory. To adjust the cooking time after cooking has started, simply follow steps 2 and 3 listed above. Cooking will continue with the adjusted time, however, adjustments made after cooking has started are not saved to memory. |
| Adjust Cooking Temperature | • When in Standby mode, touch the Smart Program key you wish to select. • Touch the Temp key and turn the dial to adjust the cooking temperature. • Press the dial to confirm the change. • Touch Start to save the change in the air fryer’s memory. To adjust the cooking temperature after cooking has started, simply follow steps 2 and 3 listed above. Cooking will continue with the adjusted time, however, adjustments made after cooking has started are not saved to memory. |
| Setting | Description |
| Reset Individual Smart Program | When in Standby mode, touch and hold the Smart Program key you wish to reset for 5 seconds. The cooking time and temperature for that Smart Program are restored to the factory default settings. |
| Reset All Smart Programs | When in Standby mode, press and hold the dial for 5 seconds. The cooking times and temperatures for all Smart Programs are restored to the factory default settings. |
Status Messages
OFF: Indicates that the air fryer is in Standby mode.
ON: Indicates that the air fryer is in Preheat mode.
Note: Not applicable to Reheat and Dehydrate.
Add Food: Indicates that the air fryer has reached cooking temperature and food can be added.
Note: Applicable only to Air Fry, Roast, Bake and Broil.
05:20 000F: Indicates that Smart Program is running.
Cooking time remaining counts down in hours and minutes until 1 minute remains, then counts down in seconds to Smart Program end.
End: Indicates that the Smart Program has ended.
Status Indicators
- Preheat
Indicates that the air fryer is preheating. The display reads On during preheating.
2. Cook
Indicates that cooking is in progress. The display shows the remaining cooking time and temperature during cooking.
3. Turn
Indicates that food may be turned or shaken as required by your recipe. The air fryer will beep for ten seconds, then resume cooking.
Note: Applicable only to Air Fry and Roast.
Getting Started
Initial Test Run
Follow these steps to familiarize yourself with your air fryer and to ensure it is operating properly.
Approximate time: 25 minutes
- Connect the power cord to a 120 V power source.
The air fryer is in Standby mode and the display indicates OFF
Note: To wake the air fryer, press the dial button or touch the screen.
2. Remove the air fryer basket from the cooking chamber.
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
3. Place the cooking tray on the bottom of the air fryer basket.
Note: Ensure the indicator arrows point towards the back or the front of the air fryer.
4. Insert the air fryer basket back into the cooking chamber.
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
5. Select Smart Program: Air Fry.
6. Touch Temp, then use the dial to adjust the cooking temperature to 205oC/400oF.
Touch Time, then use the dial to adjust the cook time to 20 minutes.
*Note: Smart Programs automatically save your last temperature and time settings when you touch Start.
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
7. Touch Start to begin cooking.
The display indicates On while the air fryer Preheats.
To adjust the cooking time or temperature at any time during cooking, touch the Time or Temp key and rotate the dial. Press the dial to confirm the adjustment.
8. When the air fryer reaches the target temperature, the display reads Add Food.
For this initial test, do not add food to the air fryer basket
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
9. Carefully remove and re-insert the air fryer basket.
The display indicates the cooking time and temperature, and the status indicator shows Cook.
10. Part way through the Smart Program, the display changes to turn Food to remind you to flip or shake your food items.
Remove the air fryer basket to pause the Smart Program. Turn or shake food as desired, then insert the air fryer basket back into the cooking chamber. Once fully inserted, cooking will resume automatically.
Note: Turn notice only appears on Air Fry and Roast Smart Programs. Some food items do not need turning. If the basket is not removed, cooking will resume after 10 seconds
11. When 1 minute remains, the display counts down the remaining cooking time in seconds.
When the Smart Program completes, the display indicates End and the fan continues to blow to cool the air fryer.
Note: If the air fryer basket is not removed, the air fryer will remind you that food is ready after 5, 30, and 60 minutes.
CAUTION The air fryer and air fryer basket will be hot during and after cooking. Do not touch hot surfaces. Allow the air fryer to cool to room temperature, then clean the air fry basket according to Care and Cleaning instructions.
Smart Programs
Instant air fryers use rapid air circulation to cook food, giving your meals all the crispy rich flavor of deep frying with little to no oil.
| Smart Program | Default Time | Adjustment Range | Default Temperature | Adjustment Range |
| AirFry | 15 minutes | 1–60 minutes | 385°F / 196°C | 180–400°F / 82–205°C |
| Roast | 18 minutes | 1–60 minutes | 380°F / 193°C | 180–400°F / 82–205°C |
| Bake | 30 minutes | 1–60 minutes | 365°F / 185°C | 180–400°F / 82–205°C |
| Reheat | 10 minutes | 1–60 minutes | 280°F / 138°C | 120–360°F / 49–183°C |
| Broil Vortex Plus | 6 minutes | 1–40 minutes | 400°F / 205°C | NA |
| Dehydrate Vortex Plus | 8 hours | 1–72 hours | 130°F / 54°C | 95–175°F / 41–71°C |
Cooking Tips
• Preheating the air fryer is an important step. Wait for the display to read Add Food before inserting food into the cooking chamber.
• When baking cake, pie, quiche and other similar foods, use an oven-safe baking dish covered with foil or an oven-safe lid to prevent the top of foods from overcooking.
• When cooking coated food, use an egg wash with breadcrumbs rather than liquid-based batters to ensure that batter sticks to the food.
• Spray food items with cooking oil before seasoning to ensure seasoning sticks.
• Soak fresh potato sticks in ice water for 15 minutes, then pat dry and spray lightly with cooking oil before inserting them to the oven.
• Pat dry moist food items before cooking to prevent excess steam and splatter.
• Air frying can cause oil and fat to drip from foods. To prevent excess smoke, carefully remove and drain the air fryer basket.
CAUTION Do not spray cooking oil into the cooking chamber.
Cooking Timetable
Use the Smart Programs as a starting point and experiment with cooking times and temperatures to get the results you prefer.
| Food | Smart Program | Cooking Time* | Cooking Temperature* | Instruction |
| Thin-cut fries (Frozen) | Air Fry or Roast | 14–18 minutes | 385°F / 196°C | Shake food partway |
| Thin-cut fries (Fresh) | Air Fry or Roast | 18–20 minutes | 385°F / 196°C | Shake food partway |
| Thick-cut fries (Frozen) | Air Fry or Roast | 16–20 minutes | 385°F / 196°C | Shake food partway |
| Thick-cut fries (Fresh) | Air Fry or Roast | 20–25 minutes | 385°F / 196°C | Shake food partway |
| Chicken wings | Air Fry or Roast | 20–30 minutes | 400°F / 205°C | Turn food partway |
| Half chicken (up to 2lbs) | Roast | 30–40 minutes | 380°F / 193°C | Optionally, baste partway |
| Chicken nuggets (Frozen) | Broil / Air Fry | 10–15 minutes | 400°F / 205°C | Turn food partway |
| Shrimp (Frozen) | Air Fry | 8–10 minutes | 400°F / 205°C | Turn food partway |
| Shrimp (Fresh) | Air Fry | 8–10 minutes | 350°F / 177°C | Turn food partway |
| Fish sticks (Frozen) | Broil / Bake | 8–12 minutes | 400°F / 205°C | Turn food partway |
| Asparagus | Broil / Bake | 7–9 minutes | 380°F / 193°C | Turn food partway |
| Cauliflower | Broil / Bake | 6–10 minutes | 380°F / 193°C | Turn food partway |
| Cake | Bake | 25–35 minutes | 365°F / 185°C | Use a springform cake pan |
*Cook times and temperatures are recommendations only.
Always follow a trusted recipe.
Find dozens of easy-to-follow recipes or download the Instant Pot App.
CAUTION 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 for more information.
Care and Cleaning
Clean your air fryer and accessories after each use.
Always unplug the air fryer 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.
| Part / Accessory | Cleaning Method |
| Air Fryer Basket | Clean the air fryer basket with a sponge or cloth and a solution of warm water and dish soap. Ensure that all grease and food debris are removed. DO NOT immerse the basket in water or any other liquid. DO NOT clean the basket in an automatic dishwasher. |
| Cooking Tray | Clean the cooking tray with a cloth or sponge and a solution of warm water and dish soap or place it in an automatic dishwasher. The cooking tray has 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 dish soap. To remove baked-on grease and food residue from 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. 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 next use. |
| Exterior | Clean with a soft, damp cloth or sponge and wipe dry. |
| WARNING | ||
| Do not immerse the appliance in water. Do not rinse the appliance under a tap. Do not wet prongs of power cord. | 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 to cool. Remove food splatter or grease with a soft cloth and dish detergent. |
Troubleshooting
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Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.
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. Provided that this appliance is operated and maintained in accordance with written instructions attached to or furnished with the appliance, 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 12 months from the date of original consumer purchase.
This Limited Warranty extends only to the original purchaser and use of the appliance in the United States of America and Canada. This warranty does not cover units that are used outside of the United States of America and Canada.
Any modification or attempted modification to your appliance may interfere with the safe operation of the appliance and will void this Limited Warranty. This Limited Warranty does not apply in respect of any appliance or any part thereof that has been altered or modified unless such alterations or modifications were expressly authorized by an Instant Brands representative.
Limitation and Exclusions
The liability of Instant Brands, if any, for any allegedly defective appliance or part shall in no circumstances exceed the purchase price of a comparable replacement appliance.
This Limited Warranty does not cover:
1. 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;
2. Repairs where your appliance is used for other than normal, personal use or when it is used in a manner that is contrary to published user or operator instructions; or
3. Use of unauthorized parts and accessories, or repairs to parts and systems resulting from unauthorized repairs or modifications made to this appliance.
The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be paid by you.
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.
Some states or provinces do not allow for the exclusion of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so this limitation 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.
Limitation of Remedies; Exclusion of Incidental and Consequential Damage
YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE APPLIANCE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. INSTANT BRANDS SHALL NOT BE 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, PERSONAL INJURY, LOSS OF PROPERTY, LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS, LOSS OF ENJOYMENT OR USE, COSTS OF REMOVAL, INSTALLATION OR OTHER INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE OR KIND.
Warranty Registration
Please visit www.instantappliances.com/support/register to register your new Instant Brands™ appliance and validate your warranty within thirty (30) days of purchase. 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 service under this warranty, please contact our Customer Service Department by phone at 1-800-828-7280 or by email to support@instantappliances.com. You can also create a support ticket online at www.instantappliances.com/support. 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, save and except for shipping costs associated with the return of your appliance from Canada or within the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia of the United States of America, as provided herein. 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.
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