INSTANT VORTEX ™ PLUS DUAL AIR FRYER 8QT ® 140-3090-01_140-3090-01-0301_IB_VortexPlus_8QTDualAirFry_US_GSG_FINAL.
Welcome Welcome to your new Instant® Vortex™ Plus! This Instant Vortex Plus Dual 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! OM. Before using your new Vortex Plus, read all instructions, including the Safety and Warranty document. Failure to follow the safeguards and instructions may result in injury and/or property damage.
CONTENTS What’s in the box 2 Using your Vortex Plus 3 Initial set up 5 Cooking 7 Smart Programs 11 Using both baskets 14 Cleaning 17 Learn more 18 Notes 20 140-3090-01_140-3090-01-0301_IB_VortexPlus_8QTDualAirFry_US_GSG_FINAL.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX Air Fryer Control Panel Air Vents (rear) Air Fryer Baskets with ClearCook baskets Power Cord (rear) Heating Elements (inside) Lights (inside) Parts + accessories Cooking Trays (2) 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. Be sure to keep this Guide, along with the Safety and Warranty insert for reference.
USING YOUR VORTEX PLUS Control panel We’ve designed the control panel to be simple to use and easy to read. 1 1 2 3 4 6 6 5 5 7 10 1. Left + Right Basket Status Display • Cooking temperature • Cooking time • Messages • Error codes 2. Smart Programs 3. Temperature Control • Increase or decrease cooking temperature 4. Time Control • Increase or decrease cooking time 11 9 8 5. Left (1) + Right (2) Basket Selectors 6. Light 7. SyncFinish • Set separate programs to end at the same time 8.
Turning the sound On/Off You can set notification sounds to ON or OFF. • When in Ready or cooking modes, press and hold Time and Temp for 5 seconds until the display shows Sound On or Sound Off. Error alerts cannot be turned off. Choosing the temperature scale You can display cooking temperature in either Fahrenheit or Celsius. • When in Ready or Cooking modes, press and hold Temp for 5 seconds until the display shows °F or °C.
INITIAL SET UP Unpack 1. Remove your new Vortex Plus 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 air fryer. 4. Don’t remove the safety warning stickers or the rating label from the air fryer. Clean before use 1. Wipe the interior with a damp cloth. Use a clean, soft cloth to dry. 2. Wash the accessories with hot water and dish soap. Rinse with warm, clear water and use a soft cloth to dry. Placement 1.
6. Change the cooking time to 18 minutes. 7. Select basket 2. 8. The Air Fry program activates by default. 9. Change the cooking temperature to 400°F / 205°C. 10. Change the cooking time to 18 minutes. 11. Press Start and the air fryer starts the test run. 12. When the display shows Add Food, just wait 10 seconds for the program to resume (do not add any food). 13. When the display shows Turn Food, just wait 10 seconds for the program to resume. 14. After the cooking session is done, let the unit cool.
COOKING The Vortex Plus 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 the hot cooking chamber. Touching hot surfaces may result in personal injury, and/or property damage. MUST ALLOW AIR FLOW To prevent personal injury, do not block air intake or air vents.
How to cook These instructions explain how to cook using one basket at a time. See below for information on using both baskets. Prep Thaw, cut, season or batter your ingredients according to your recipe. Preheat 1. Insert the cooking basket into the air fryer. 2. Press 1 (to cook in left basket) or 2 (to cook in right basket). The Air Fry button blinks and the display shows the default time and temperature. 3.
Cook 1. Remove the cooking basket and place your food into the basket. 2. Insert the cooking basket into the air fryer. 3. Cooking begins and the cooking countdown timer starts. Turn 1. Part way through the cooking cycle the display shows Turn Food. If you do not remove the basket after Turn Food displays, cooking will proceed after 10 seconds. 2. Remove the basket and carefully turn, flip, or rotate your food. 3. Insert the basket again. Cooking continues.
Changing cooking time during cooking You can change the cooking time after you’ve started a smart program: 1. Press 1 or 2 to select the basket you want to change. 2. Press Time and use the Control Dial to increase or decrease it. 3. Then press the Control Dial to confirm the change. 4. Press Start to continue cooking. If you don’t press Start, cooking continues using the former settings. Changing cooking temperature during cooking You can change the cooking time after you’ve started a smart program: 1.
SMART PROGRAMS Air Fry You can air fry foods like fries, cauliflower bites, wings, nuggets and more. Setting Default Minimum Maximum Temperature 385°F / 196°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 instructions for Cooking. • Select “Air Fry” as the Smart Program. Roast You can roast foods like beef, lamb, pork, poultry, vegetables and scalloped potatoes, for a deliciously tender inside and browned outside.
Bake You can bake foods like breads, cakes, pastries and buns, with the Vortex as your own “mini oven”. Setting Default Minimum Maximum Temperature 350°F / 176°C 180°F / 82°C 400°F / 205°C Cooking Time 20 minutes (00:20) 1 minute (00:01) 1 hour (01:00) 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. Leave approximately 1 in / 2.
Dehydrate Dehydrating uses low heat over a long period of time to safely dry out food items, like dried fruit, jerky and dried veggies. Setting Default Minimum Maximum Temperature 130°F / 54°C 95°F / 35°C 175°F / 79°C Cooking Time 8 hours (08:00) 1 hour (01:00) 72 hours (72:00) To dehydrate • Follow the basic instructions for Cooking. • Select “Dehydrate” as the Smart Program. • There is no need to turn the food partway through cooking.
USING BOTH BASKETS The Vortex Plus Dual Air Fryer let you use cook in both baskets at the same time, with 3 options: Cook in both baskets Cook in both baskets at the same time, using different programs and settings. SyncCook Cook in both baskets at the same time, using the same program and settings for both. SyncFinish Cook in both baskets at the same time, using different programs and settings for each, but finish cooking at the same time. How to cook in both baskets 1.
About SyncCook • You can change the cooking time and temperature settings for both baskets (SyncCook will remain ON) by adjusting the cooking time or temperature. • You can change the cooking time and temperature settings for either basket (SyncCook will turn OFF) by pressing 1 or 2 to select a basket to change and then adjusting the cooking time or temperature. • If you remove one basket during cooking, the other basket will keep cooking.
Ending SyncCook You can end SyncCook at any time to make changes to one or both cooking programs. 1. Press 1 or 2 to select the basket you’d like to make changes to. SyncCook stops and the icon no longer displays. 2. Adjust the cooking time or temperature settings and press the Control Dial to confirm the changes. 3. Press Start to continue cooking, with each basket cooking with its own program and settings.
CLEANING Clean your Instant Vortex Plus after each use. Always 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 appliance in water or other liquid, which may result in electric shock. Part Cleaning instructions Cooking trays • Dishwasher safe.* • The cooking trays have a non-stick coating. Avoid using metal utensils when cleaning.
LEARN MORE There’s a whole world of Instant Vortex™ Plus information and help just waiting for you. Here are some of the most helpful resources. ® Get the full User Manual Instanthome.com Register your product Instanthome.com/register Contact Consumer Care Instanthome.com support@instanthome.com 1-800-828-7280 Instant Recipe App with 1000+ recipes Instanthome.com iOS and Android app stores Cooking charts and more recipes instanthome.com How-to videos, tips and more Instanthome.
Product specifications Model Volume Wattage Power Weight Dimensions DAF8132BK [Black] Total 8 Quart 7.5 Litres Each basket 4 Quart 3.7 Litres 1700 watts 120V/ 60Hz 16.42 lbs 7.45 kgs in: 15.12 L x 15.87 W x 12.48 H cm: 38.4 L x 40.3 W x 31.7 H DAF8132SS [Stainless] Total 8 Quart 7.5 Litres Each basket 4 Quart 3.7 Litres 1700 watts 120V/ 60Hz 17.42 lbs 7.9 kgs in: 15.12 L x 15.87 W x 12.48 H cm: 38.4 L x 40.3 W x 31.
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