Instant Vortex Plus 10 Quart Air Fryer Oven

Important Safeguards

At Instant Brands™, safety is paramount. The Instant™ Vortex™ Plus family is designed with your safety in mind. Visit instantappliances.com for more information on safety mechanisms.

When using electrical appliances, always follow basic safety precautions:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, SAFEGUARDS, AND WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
2. The appliance's outer surfaces can become hot. DO NOT touch hot surfaces. Use hand protection when handling hot components. Use extreme caution when moving the appliance; allow it to cool to room temperature first.
3. To protect against electrical shock, DO NOT immerse the power cord, plug, or appliance in water or other liquid.
4. DO NOT rinse the appliance under tap water.
5. The cooking chamber contains electrical components. DO NOT put liquid into the cooking chamber to avoid electrical shock.
6. This appliance is NOT for use by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities without close supervision. Children should not use or play with this appliance.
7. Unplug when not in use, before adding/removing parts or accessories, and before cleaning. Grasp the plug to unplug; NEVER pull the power cord.
8. Avoid contact with moving parts.
9. Inspect the appliance and power cord regularly. DO NOT operate with a damaged cord or plug, or if the appliance malfunctions or is dropped. For assistance, contact Customer Care at support@instantappliances.com or 1-800-828-7280.
10. DO NOT use unauthorized accessories or attachments. Use of unrecommended attachments may cause injury, fire, or electric shock.
11. For household countertop use only. DO NOT use outdoors or for commercial use.
12. DO NOT place the appliance on any stovetop or in a heated oven; external heat sources will damage it.
13. DO NOT let the power cord contact hot surfaces or open flame.
14. DO NOT use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.
15. Proper maintenance is recommended after each use. Refer to Care, cleaning and storage. Allow the appliance to cool before cleaning or storage.
16. Spilled food can cause burns. A short power-supply cord reduces entanglement hazards. Keep appliance and cord away from children. NEVER drape the cord over edges, use outlets below counters, or use extension cords.
17. DO NOT attempt to repair, replace, alter, or modify components. This can cause shock, fire, injury, and void the warranty.
18. DO NOT tamper with safety mechanisms.
19. DO NOT use 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, leading to fire or injury.
21. DO NOT cover cooling vents during operation, as this prevents even cooking and can damage the appliance.
22. NEVER pour oil into the cooking chamber; this could result in fire and personal injury.
23. While cooking, internal temperatures reach hundreds of degrees. To avoid injury, NEVER place unprotected hands inside until cooled.
24. When cooking, DO NOT place the appliance against a wall or other appliances. Leave at least 13 cm / 5" of free space on the back, sides, and above. DO NOT operate on or near combustible materials (tablecloths, curtains). DO NOT place anything on top of the appliance.
25. Hot air is released through cooling vents during operation. Keep hands and face at a safe distance and use extreme caution when removing accessories.
26. If black smoke is emitted, press Cancel, unplug immediately, wait for smoking to stop, then clean thoroughly.
27. DO NOT leave the appliance unattended while in use.
28. NEVER connect to an external timer switch or remote-control system.
29. Use extreme caution when removing hot accessories or disposing of hot grease.
30. Oversized foods and/or metal utensils must not be inserted into the cooking chamber as they may cause fire or personal injury.
31. DO NOT store materials (other than included accessories) in the cooking chamber when not in use.
32. DO NOT place combustible materials (paper, cardboard, plastic, Styrofoam, wood) in the cooking chamber.
33. DO NOT use appliance accessories in other appliances (microwaves, toaster ovens, conventional ovens, cooktops, grills).
34. Use extreme caution when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

⚠️ WARNING: Read this manual carefully and retain for future reference. Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.

Product Specifications

Find your model name and serial number

Find both on the rating label on the back of the air fryer oven, near the power cord.

⚠️ 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 air fryer oven, ensure all parts are present.

Air Fryer Oven Components

• Air vents (rear)
• Control panel
• Heating element (interior)
• Oven door
• Cooking chamber (interior)
• Power cord (rear)

Accessories

• Cooking tray (x2)
• Drip pan
• Lid
• Rotisserie basket
• Rotisserie fork (x2)
• Rotisserie spit
• Setting screw (x2)
• Rotisserie lift

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

"No one is born a great cook; one learns by doing." - Julia Child

1. Pull the Vortex Plus out of the box!
2. Remove all packaging material and accessories from inside the oven chamber. Do not remove safety warning stickers or the rating label.
3. Place the appliance on a stable, level surface, away from combustible materials and external heat sources. Ensure at least 13 cm / 5" of space above and around all sides. Do not place on other appliances or stovetops.
4. Follow Care, cleaning and storage instructions to wash the air fryer before use.

Is something missing or damaged?

Contact Customer Care via chat at instantappliances.com/#chat, email at support@instantappliances.com, or phone at 1-800-828-7280.

Initial Test Run

Stage 1: Setting up for cooking

This section does not cover Rotisserie set up or cooking. See Rotisserie cooking: Rotisserie accessories for details.

1. Open the oven door. Place the drip pan on the bottom of the cooking chamber. Close the door.
2. Connect the power cord to a 120 V power source. The display shows OFF.
3. Touch Air Fry.
4. Use +/- Time keys to set cook time to 20 minutes (00:20).
5. Touch Start. The display shows On during preheating.

Note: A plastic smell may be noticed during the first few uses; this is normal and non-toxic.

Stage 2: "Cooking" (Test)

1. When the display shows Add Food, open the door. Do not add food for the test run.
2. Carefully insert both cooking trays into the preheated chamber. Close the door. The display shows cooking time and temperature.
3. When the display shows turn Food, wait 10 seconds or open/close the door to pause/resume.
4. The display counts down the last minute. When complete, it shows End.
5. Touch Cancel to return to standby mode.

CAUTION: The air fryer oven and accessories will be hot during and after cooking. DO NOT touch hot surfaces with unprotected hands.

Control Panel

The control panel features:

1. Time/temperature display: Shows cooking time, set temperature, messages, and error messages.
2. +/- Temp: Adjusts cooking temperature. Touch and hold to scroll quickly.
3. +/- Time: Adjusts cooking time. Touch and hold to scroll quickly.
4. Smart programs: Air Fry, Roast, Broil, Bake, Reheat, Dehydrate.
5. Rotate: Starts/stops rotisserie rotation for Air Fry or Roast programs.
6. Light: Turns the oven light on/off (auto-off after 2 minutes).
7. Cancel: Stops a smart program at any time.
8. Start: Begins a selected smart program.

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

Settings

*Some models may not show these messages when sound is turned off and on.

Status Messages

• OFF: The Vortex Plus is in standby mode.
• On: A smart program is in the Preheat stage. (Not applicable to Reheat and Dehydrate).
• Add Food: Oven has reached the perfect cooking temperature. (Not applicable to Reheat and Dehydrate).
• 00:15: Displays the cooking time, and on-screen messages.
• Turn Food: Food is ready to be turned or tossed, as recommended by your recipe. (Only applies to Air Fry and Roast).
• End: The Smart Program has finished.

Cooking

Cooking in the Vortex Plus is quick and easy. Check cooking timetables, download the Instant Pot app, or visit the recipe site for instructions.

Cooking Accessories

The non-stick cooking trays are perforated for airflow and suitable for most foods. The non-stick drip pan doubles as a flat cooking tray for baking cookies or cooking fragile food. Oven-safe cookware can be placed on the cooking trays.

Air Fry, Roast, Broil and Bake

These programs offer the flavor of deep frying with less oil. Presets are starting points for experimentation.

Cooking Process

1. Follow initial test run steps 01 and 02 for oven setup.
2. Select a Smart Program (Air Fry, Roast, Broil, or Bake).
3. Use +/- Temp keys to adjust the cooking temperature and +/- Time keys to adjust the cook time. Programs automatically save adjustments when Start is touched.
4. Touch Start to begin preheating. The display shows On.
5. When the display shows Add Food, open the oven door and place your food items inside. Cooking will start 10 seconds after the notification, whether food has been added or not.
6. Close the oven door. The display alternates between cooking time and temperature.
7. If the display shows turn Food, open the door to turn or toss your food, or swap cooking tray positions for more even results. Close the door to resume. If food does not need flipping, wait 10 seconds for automatic resume.
8. When the display shows End, carefully open the door and remove food using proper hand protection.

Cooking Tips

• Preheating is an important step; wait for the Add Food message before adding food.
• When baking, use an oven-safe dish covered with foil or a lid to prevent overcooking the top.
• For pizza, use both cooking trays and place the pizza on the bottom tray.
• For coated foods, use an egg wash with breadcrumbs for better adhesion.
• Spray food items with cooking oil before seasoning to help seasoning stick.
• For crispy fries, soak potato sticks in ice water for 15 minutes, pat dry, then lightly spray with oil.
• Patting moist food dry prevents excess steam and splatter, yielding crispier results.
• Use the drip pan to catch oil drips and prevent excess smoke.

CAUTION: Do not spray oil into the cooking chamber. When cooking meat, always use a meat thermometer to ensure safe internal temperatures.

Dehydrate and Reheat

Instructions: Follow initial test run steps 01 and 02. Open oven door, place food inside, close door. Select Dehydrate or Reheat. Adjust temperature and time using +/- keys. Touch Start to begin. Remove food when End appears.

CAUTION: The air fryer oven and accessories will be hot. Use proper hand protection and exercise extreme caution when adding or removing food from the hot cooking chamber.

Rotisserie Cooking

The Instant Vortex Plus is equipped with EvenCrisp™ Technology for simple rotisserie-style cooking.

Always insert rotisserie accessories and food items into the cooking chamber before preheating.

Rotisserie Accessories

Rotisserie Basket: Perforated for maximum airflow. Place food items in the basket; do not overfill. Align the tab on the lid with the notch in the basket, then place the lid on and turn clockwise to secure. Optionally, spray with non-stick cooking spray.

Rotisserie Spit and Forks: Ideal for roasting whole chicken, tenderloin, etc. Unscrew the 2 setting screws. Remove the forks from the spit. Push your food item onto the spit. Slide the forks onto both ends, ensuring prongs are inserted securely into the food item. Tighten setting screws to hold forks in place.

Stage 1: Setting up the Rotisserie Accessories

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. The rotisserie catch inside withdraws slightly.
3. 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.
4. Release the rotisserie catch lever.
5. Rotate the accessory in place to ensure it is held securely. The rotisserie catch should move with the accessory; if not, continue rotating until it "catches" completely.
6. Close the oven door.

Stage 2: Setting up for Cooking (Rotisserie)

1. Connect the power cord to a 120 V power source. The oven is in standby mode and the display shows OFF.
2. Select a Smart Program by touching: Air Fry or Roast.
3. Use the +/- Temp keys to adjust the cooking temperature.
4. Use the +/- Time keys to adjust the cook time.
5. Touch Start to begin. The display shows On.
6. Touch Rotate to start rotisserie cooking!
7. When the display shows End, carefully remove the rotisserie accessory as described in "Removing the accessories".

Removing the Accessories

The rotisserie basket and spit are installed and removed the same way, but backwards.

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 accessory towards you, then release the rotisserie catch lever.
5. Carefully remove the accessory from the cooking chamber and place it on a secure, heat-resistant surface.

CAUTION: The air fryer oven and rotisserie accessories will be hot. Always use the rotisserie lift and proper hand protection when handling or disassembling hot accessories.

Care, Cleaning and Storage

Clean your Instant Vortex Plus and accessories after each use. Always unplug the air fryer oven and let it cool to room temperature before cleaning. Never use harsh chemical detergents, scouring pads, or powders. Let all surfaces dry thoroughly before use and storage.

Cleaning Methods

• Drip pan: Dishwasher safe. Remove for cleaning. Ensure grease and food debris are fully removed to prevent smoking. Has a non-stick coating; avoid metal utensils.
• Cooking trays: Dishwasher safe. Have a non-stick coating; avoid metal utensils.
• 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 a 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 to prevent glass clouding.
• Cooking chamber: Clean with a damp cloth and mild dish soap. Check the heating coil and chamber walls for oil spatter and food debris. Ensure the heating coil is dry before operation. For baked-on residue, spray with a baking soda and vinegar mixture and wipe clean.
• Exterior: Clean with a damp cloth and mild dish soap. Wipe down with a dry cloth to prevent streaking.
• Power cord: Clean with a damp cloth and mild dish soap.

Some discoloration may occur after machine washing, but this will not affect the cooker's safety or performance.

⚠️ WARNING: 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 it to cool.

Troubleshooting

Register your Instant Vortex Plus today! If problems persist or you have questions, contact Customer Care via chat at instantappliances.com/#chat, email at support@instantappliances.com, or phone at 1-800-828-7280.

Any other servicing must be performed by an authorized representative.

Warranty

Limited Warranty: This Limited Warranty is effective for one year from the original consumer purchase date. Proof of purchase is required. Instant Brands will, at its discretion, repair or replace the appliance for defects in materials or workmanship. The warranty on a replacement appliance expires 12 months from the original purchase date. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser in the United States and Canada.

Exclusions: This Limited Warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, neglect, unreasonable use, use contrary to operating instructions, normal wear and tear, commercial use, improper assembly/disassembly, failure to provide maintenance, fire, flood, acts of God, or repair by unauthorized personnel. It also excludes repairs for appliances used for non-personal use or with unauthorized parts/accessories.

Disclaimer of Implied Warranties: Instant Brands makes no other warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Some states/provinces may not allow exclusion of implied warranties.

Limitation of Remedies: The sole remedy is repair or replacement. Instant Brands is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

Warranty Registration: Register your appliance within thirty (30) days of purchase at instantappliances.com/support/register to validate your warranty and receive product updates.

Warranty Service: To obtain service, contact Customer Service by phone at 1-800-828-7280 or by email to support@instantappliances.com. You can also create a support ticket online at instantappliances.com/support.

Contact Information

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