Instant VORTEX PLUS 10 User Manual

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VORTEX

PLUS

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 Instant

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Vor texTM 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

• Original Recipes

Robert J. Wang

Founder & Chief Innovation Ofcer

Find dozens of easy to follow recipes at https://recipes.instantpot.com/ or download
the Instant Pot app at https://instantpot.com/instant-pot-recipe-app-free-recipes/

• New User Tips

• Getting Star ted Videos

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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. Wear Instant Pot® mini mitts or oven mitts when opening the
oven door and handling hot components. Extreme caution must be used
when moving the appliance. Let the appliance cool to room temperature
before handling or moving.

4.

CAUTION

immerse power cord, plug, or the appliance in water or other liquid.

5. Do not rinse the appliance under tap.

6. The cooking chamber contains electrical components. To avoid electrical

shock, do not put liquid of any kind into the cooking chamber.

7. 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.

8. 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 from the power cord.

9. Avoid contact with moving parts.

10. Regularly inspect the appliance and power cord. Do not operate

any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact
Customer Care at [e-mail] or 1-800-828-7280.

11. Do not use any accessories or attachments not authorized by Instant

Brands

manufacturer, such as fry baskets, may cause a risk of injury, re or electric

shock.

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To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not

Inc. The use of attachments not recommended by the

12. For household countertop use only. Do not use outdoors. Not for

commercial use.

WARNING

Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury.

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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 ame, 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

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.

18. Do not attempt to repair, replace, alter, or modify components of the

appliance. This may cause electric shock, re and/or injury, and will void

the warranty.

19. Do not tamper with any of the safety mechanisms.

20. Do not use the appliance in electrical systems other than 120V~60Hz for

Canada and the USA. Do not use with power converters or adapters.

21. Do not overll the air fryer basket. Overlling may cause food to contact

the heating element, which may result in re and/or personal injury.

22. Do not cover the air vents while the appliance is in operation. Doing so

will prevent even cooking and may cause damage to the appliance.

23. Never pour oil into the cooking chamber. Fire and personal injury could

result.

24. 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.

Spilled food can cause serious burns. A short power-

25. When cooking, do not place the appliance against a wall or against other

appliances. Leave at least 5” 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.

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WARNING

Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury.

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. Never connect this appliance to an external timer switch or separate

remote-control system.

30. Use extreme caution when removing hot accessories from the cooking

chamber or disposing of hot grease.

31. Oversized foods and/or metal utensils must not be inserted into the

cooking chamber as they may cause risk of re and/or personal injury.

32. Do not store any materials, other than the included accessories, in the

cooking chamber when not in use.

33. Do not place any combustible materials in the cooking chamber, such as

paper, cardboard, plastic, Styrofoam or wood.

34. The included accessories are not to be used in a microwave, toaster oven,

convection or conventional oven, nor on a ceramic, electric, induction or
gas cooktop, or an outdoor grill.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury.

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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.

NOTI CE

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.

Special Cord Set Instructions

As per UL safety requirements, a short power supply cord (0.6 m to 0.9 m /
24 in – 35 in) 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 Specications

Vortex Plus 10 10 Quart 1500W 120V~60 Hz

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WARNING

Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury.

16.94 lb

7.7 kg

in: 13.23L × 13.23W × 14.37H

cm: 33.6L × 33.6W × 36.5H

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 rst 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.

• Read the Important Safeguards in this User Manual before using the oven.

Failure to read and follow Important Safeguards may result in damage to
the oven, damage to property or personal injury.

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Product Overview

The Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven uses rapid air circulation to cook food, giving

your meals all the crispy rich avor of deep frying with little or no oil.

Air Fryer Oven

Images are for reference only. Refer to actual product.

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Product Overview

Air Fryer Oven Accessories

Drip Pan

Cooking Tray (x2)

Rotisserie Basket

Images are for reference only. Refer to actual product.

Rotisserie Fork

Rotisserie Spit

Rotisserie Lift

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