Page 2 - Get started with your Vortex air fryer!; Welcome
to your new Instant ® Vortex ® air fryer! This Instant Vortex Slim Air Fryer can help you cook delicious meals with less oil and less hassle. We hope you fall in love with Instant air frying and enjoy it in your kitchen for years to come! Get started with your Vortex air fryer! Welcome Before using ...
Page 3 - CONTENTS
CONTENTS Important safeguards 2 What’s in the box 7 Using your Vortex 8 Initial setup 11 Cooking 13 Smart programs 15 Troubleshooting 18 Error codes 19 Learn more 20 Product specifications 20 Warranty 21 Notes 23 140-3100-01_IB_Vortex_Slim_6QT_US_Manual_FINAL_04-11-23.indd 1 140-3100-01_IB_Vortex_Sl...
Page 4 - READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS; Placement; IMPORTANT
2 User Manual Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in personal injury and/or property damage and may void your warranty. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS Before using your Instant Vortex Air Fryer, please read all instructions, including the Safety Information below. Keep this manual for referen...
Page 5 - Air Frying Cautions
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...
Page 6 - Accessories
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...
Page 7 - Care and Storage; To avoid electrical shock:
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...
Page 8 - SAVE THESE
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...
Page 9 - WHAT’S IN THE BOX; Air Fryer
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...
Page 10 - USING YOUR VORTEX
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 ...
Page 11 - Choosing temperature unit
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...
Page 12 - Reset Smart Programs to original settings; Reset individual Smart Programs; Cancel active cooking program
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 ...
Page 13 - INITIAL SETUP; Unpack; Clean before use
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...
Page 14 - Test run
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...
Page 15 - COOKING; HOT SURFACES; What to cook in; Prep
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 ...
Page 16 - Add food; Finish
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...
Page 17 - SMART PROGRAMS; Air Fry; To air fry; Roast; To roast; Bake
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...
Page 18 - To bake; Broil; To broil; Reheat; To reheat
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...
Page 19 - CLEANING; DO NOT
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...
Page 20 - TROUBLESHOOTING
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...
Page 21 - ERROR CODES; REPLACEMENT PARTS
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...
Page 22 - LEARN MORE
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 ...
Page 23 - WARRANTY; What is not covered by this warranty?
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 ...
Page 24 - Product Registration; Warranty Service
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...
Page 25 - NOTES
23 User Manual NOTES 140-3100-01_IB_Vortex_Slim_6QT_US_Manual_FINAL_04-11-23.indd 23 140-3100-01_IB_Vortex_Slim_6QT_US_Manual_FINAL_04-11-23.indd 23 4/11/23 2:20 PM 4/11/23 2:20 PM
