Instant AFB6132BK, User Manual

Page 1: ...INSTANT VORTEX PLUS 6QT WITH CLEARCOOK USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ou fall in love with Instant air frying and enjoy it in your kitchen for years to come Get started with your new Vortex Plus Welcome Before using your new Vortex Plus read all instructions including the Safety Instructions and the Warranty Failure to follow the safeguards and instructions may result in personal injury and or property damage ...

Page 3: ...CONTENTS Important safeguards 3 What s in the box 8 Using your Vortex Plus 9 Initial setup 12 Cooking 14 Smart Programs 16 Cleaning 19 Troubleshooting 20 Error Codes 21 Learn more 22 Warranty 24 ...

Page 4: ...en using electrical appliances you should always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of electric shock or other personal injury fire and or property damage Read all instructions before using and only use this appliance as described in the in box materials Failure to follow these safeguards and instructions may result in personal injury and or property damage and can void your warran...

Page 5: ...ing that may block the vents on the appliance DO make sure all parts are dry and free of food debris before use General Use DO NOT touch the appliance s hot surfaces or any accessories during or immediately after cooking because they will be hot DO use the appliance s handles and knobs DO use oven mitts when removing accessories DO place hot accessories on a heat resistant surface or cooking plate...

Page 6: ...istance from the air vents and take extreme caution when removing hot accessories from the appliance Failure to do so may result in personal injury or property damage 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 DO NOT use a ceramic coated o...

Page 7: ...nce immediately Wait for smoking to stop before opening the door basket then clean thoroughly For further information refer to Troubleshooting in this User Manual DO use extreme caution when moving the appliance containing oils or other hot liquids DO use extreme caution when removing the tray or disposing of hot grease DO NOT use this appliance for deep frying foods Accessories DO use only access...

Page 8: ...risk of electric shock ONLY plug the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet DO NOT remove ground DO NOT let the power cord hang over edges of tables or counters or touch hot surfaces or open flame including the stovetop DO NOT use below counter power outlets DO NOT use with extension cords power converters or adapters timer switches or separate remote control systems Electrical Cautions The ...

Page 9: ...electrical outlet as this may cause electric shock burns or other personal injury and or property damage DO NOT attempt to repair replace or modify components of the appliance as this may cause electric shock or other personal injury fire and or property damage and will void the warranty DO NOT tamper with any of the safety mechanisms as this may result in personal injury and or property damage DO...

Page 10: ...cle 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 Light inside Heating element inside Control panel Cooking tray Air frying basket with ClearCook window Air vent rear Power cord rear ...

Page 11: ... 4 8 7 6 1 2 1 Time Temperature Cooking time Cooking temperature 2 LCD message bar showing cooking status and reminder message 3 Smart Programs Air Fry Roast Bake Reheat Broil Dehydrate 4 Control Dial Used to select time and temperature 5 Temperature and time 6 Cancel 7 Light Turn on or off the internal cooking light 8 Start ...

Page 12: ...g temperature unit Choose which cooking temperature unit you would like to use Fahrenheit or Celsius While in Standby mode press and hold Temp Time for 5 seconds until display shows F or C Save custom settings You can set and save custom time and temperature settings for any of the six Smart Programs 1 Select the Smart Program you want to set 2 Press Temp Time button and use the Control Dial to ch...

Page 13: ...rograms With the cooker in Standby mode press and hold the Control Dial until the cooker beeps All Smart Program cooking times and temperatures are restored to the factory default setting Cancel active cooking program You can cancel any cooking program at any time While in Standby Preheating or active cooking program press Cancel Depending on the temperature of the unit the internal fan may keep r...

Page 14: ...ryer 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 Place your Vortex Plus on a stable level surface away from combustible material and external heat sources Do not place your Vortex Plus on top of another appliance 2 Make sure to leave at le...

Page 15: ...cooking basket but do not add food 3 Select the Air Fry program 4 Select the cooking temperature 400 F 205 C 5 Select the cooking time 18 minutes 6 When the display shows Add Food just remove and reinsert the cooking basket do not add any food 7 When the display shows Turn Food wait 10 seconds for the program to resume 8 After the cooking program ends allow the unit to cool down Now you re ready t...

Page 16: ...ket with cooking tray is perforated to allow air to flow under and around your food and should be used for most foods like wings and cauliflower bites For the Baking program only you can use a metal or glass baking dish to hold things like batter for cakes and dough for breads Place the baking dish inside the cooking basket for baking You can place food right on the cooking tray without using foil...

Page 17: ...the air frying basket into the cooker and the cooking countdown timer starts Turn 1 Part way through the cooking cycle the display shows Turn Food 2 Remove the air frying basket from the unit and carefully turn flip or rotate your food If you do not remove the basket after Turn Food displays cooking will proceed after 10 seconds 3 Insert the air frying basket into the cooker Cooking continues Fini...

Page 18: ...o air fry Follow the basic instructions for Air Frying 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 Setting Default Minimum Maximum Temperature 380 F 193 C 180 F 82 C 400 F 205 C Cooking Time 18 minutes 00 18 1 minute 00 01 1 hour 01 00 To roast Follow the basic instru...

Page 19: ... need to turn the food partway through cooking Leave approximately 1 in 2 5 cm of space around all sides of the baking dish to allow heat to circulate evenly Broil Broiling cooks using direct top down heating perfect for melting cheese on French onion soup and nachos Setting Default Minimum Maximum Temperature 400 F 205 C 350 F 177 C 400 F 205 C Cooking Time 6 minutes 00 06 1 minute 00 01 40 minut...

Page 20: ...ate as the Smart Program There is no need to turn the food partway through cooking Reheat Bring the crisp and crunch back to leftover fries pizza and stale bread in just a few minutes Setting Default Minimum Maximum Temperature 280 F 138 C 120 F 49 C 360 F 182 C Cooking Time 10 minutes 00 10 1 minute 00 01 1 hour 01 00 To reheat Follow the basic instructions for Cooking Select Reheat as the Smart ...

Page 21: ...afe This basket has a non stick coating Avoid using metal utensils when cleaning Cooking chamber Clean with a damp cloth and mild dish soap Always check the heating coil and cooking chamber walls for oil spatter and food debris and clean as needed Ensure the heating coil is dry before turning on the air fryer To remove baked on grease and food residue from the cooking chamber spray with a mixture ...

Page 22: ...r or on the accessories Cancel the Smart Program unplug the cooker and allow it to cool to room temperature Remove all accessories from the cooking chamber and clean the cooking chamber and all accessories thoroughly Appliance malfunction Contact Consumer Care White smoke is coming from the air fryer Cooking foods with a high fat content such as bacon sausage and hamburger Avoid air frying foods w...

Page 23: ...isplays 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 Consumer Care ...

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Page 25: ...23 User Manual Product specifications Model Volume Wattage Power Weight Dimensions AFB6132BK 6 Quarts 5 7 Litres 1700 W 120V 60Hz 11 35 lb 5 15 kg in 14 92 D x 11 81 W x 12 99 H cm 39 3 D x 30 W x 30 H ...

Page 26: ...comparable replacement appliance What is not covered by this warranty Products purchased used or operated outside of the United States and Canada Products that have been modified or attempted to be modified Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse abuse neglect unreasonable use use contrary to the operating instructions normal wear and tear commercial use improper assembly disassembly fail...

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