Instant Pot 140-3100-01 - Manuals

3 User Manual DO NOT move the appliance while it is in use. DO NOT allow children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities to operate this appliance. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children and individuals with reduced capabilities. Children sh...

4 User Manual DO NOT overfill the air fryer. Overfilling may cause food to contact the heating element, which may result in personal injury, fire, and/or property damage. DO NOT pour oil into the cooking container. If needed, spray food lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Using cooking oil could r...

5 User Manual Care and Storage DO let the appliance cool to room temperature before cleaning or storage. DO NOT store any materials in the appliance when not in use. DO NOT place any combustible materials in the appliance, such as paper, cardboard, plastic, Styrofoam or wood. DO NOT clean the applia...

6 User Manual DO allow unit to cool before adding or removing parts or accessories. DO regularly inspect the appliance and power cord. DO NOT operate the appliance if the power cord or plug is damaged, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. For assistance, contac...

7 User Manual 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. Control panel Cooking tray Power cord (re...

8 User Manual USING YOUR VORTEX Control panel We’ve designed the control panel to be simple to use and easy to read. 1. Time/Temperature • Cooking time• Cooking temperature 2. Smart Programs • Air Fry• Roast• Bake• Broil• Reheat 3. Temperature 4. Time 5. Cancel 6. Start 7. Progress Messages 6 7 4 5 ...

9 User Manual Turning sound On/Off • When the display shows OFF, press and hold Temp and Time buttons for 5+ seconds, until the display shows S Off or S On . Audible safety alerts (beeps) cannot be turned off. Choosing temperature unit Choose which cooking temperature unit you would like to use, Fah...

10 User Manual Reset Smart Programs to original settings Reset individual Smart Programs • When the display shows OFF, press and hold one of the Smart Program buttons until the cooker returns to Ready. Reset all Smart Programs • When the display shows OFF, press and hold the Control Dial for over 3 ...

11 User Manual INITIAL SETUP Unpack 1. Remove your new Vortex air fryer 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 fro...

12 User Manual Test run Before using your new Vortex air fryer for the first time, you must perform a test run to ensure everything is working correctly. To perform a test run: 1. Plug the air fryer into an electrical outlet. The display will show OFF. 2. Insert the air frying basket, but do not add...

13 User Manual COOKING The Vortex air fryer uses rapid air circulation to crisp or cook food, giving your meals all the rich, crispy flavor of deep frying, with little to no oil. HOT SURFACES The air fryer will be hot during and after cooking. Always exercise extreme caution when removing food from ...

14 User Manual 3. Press Temp/Time to adjust the temperature and cooking time. 4. Press Start to begin. The display shows Preheating to indicate that the cooking program has started. See page 10 to adjust Smart Program settings. Add food 1. When the cooker passes the preheating phase, the display sho...

15 User Manual SMART PROGRAMS Air Fry You can air fry foods like fries, cauliflower bites, wings, nuggets and more. Setting Default Minimum Maximum Temperature 400°F / 205°C 180°F / 82°C 400°F / 205°C Cooking Time 15 minutes (00:15) 1 minute (00:01) 1 hour (01:00) To air fry • Follow the basic instr...

16 User Manual To bake • Follow the basic instructions for Cooking. • Select “Bake” as the Smart Program. • There is no need to turn the food partway through cooking (the display will not show Turn Food during cooking). Leave approximately 1 in / 2.5 cm of space around all sides of the baking dish t...

17 User Manual CLEANING Clean your Vortex air fryer 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. To prevent electric shock, unplug before cleaning. DO NOT immerse power cord, plug or the appl...

18 User Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Air fryer will not turn on The appliance is not properly plugged in. • Make sure the power cord is plugged into the outlet firmly. Outlet is not powered. • Plug another appliance into the same outlet to test the circuit. The air frying basket isn...

19 User Manual ERROR CODES If the control panel displays an error code from this list, there is an issue with the Vortex ™ Plus. Here are the actions you should take to fix the problem. Problem Cause Solution E1 Open circuit. • Contact Consumer Care. E2 Temperature sensor short circuit. • Contact Co...

20 User Manual LEARN MORE There’s a whole world of Vortex Air Fryer information and help just waiting for you. Here are some of the most helpful resources. Register your product Instanthome.com/register Contact Consumer Care In the Instant Brand Connect appInstanthome.com/customer-care-center[email ...

21 User Manual WARRANTY One (1) Year Limited Warranty This One (1) Year Limited Warranty applies to purchases made from authorized retailers of Instant Brands LLC (“Instant Brands”) by the original appliance owner and is not transferable. Proof of original purchase date and, if requested by Instant ...

22 User Manual Some states or provinces do not allow for: (1) the exclusion of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness; (2) limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts; and/or (3) the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages; so these limitations may not apply to...

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