Instant AFB6002BK Manuel utilisateur

INSTANT®VORTEX®SLIM

6 QT AIR FRYER

USER MANUAL

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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 your new Vortex, read all instructions, including the

Safety and Warranty document. Failure to follow the safeguards and

instructions may result in personal injury and/or property damage.

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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

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Placement

DO place the appliance on a countertop only. Always operate the

appliance on a stable, non-combustible, level surface.

DO NOT place the appliance on or close to a hot gas or electric

burner, or a heated oven.

DO NOT use the appliance near water or flame.

DO NOT use outdoors. Keep out of direct sunlight.

DO NOT place on anything 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.

DO NOT cover the air frying basket or any part of the appliance with

foil. This will cause the oven to overheat.

DO NOT move the appliance while it is in use.

IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

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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 should not play with this appliance.

DO NOT use the appliance for anything other than household use.

It is not intended for commercial use.

DO NOT leave the appliance unattended while in use.

DO NOT use the appliance for more than 60 minutes in a 2-hour period.

Air Frying Cautions

When the air fryer is 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 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 or stoneware pot (such as CorningWare®

stoneware) for air frying.

DO NOT block the vents on the air fryer. Leave at least 5 in / 13 cm

of space around the air fryer when in use.

DO NOT place the appliance on a hot stove.

DO NOT operate the appliance on or near combustible materials

such as tablecloths and curtains.

DO NOT cover the air vents while the air fryer is in operation.

Doing so will prevent even cooking and may cause damage to

the appliance.

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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 result

in personal injury and/or property damage.

DO use caution with cooking containers made of materials other

than metal or glass. Failure to do so may result in fire, personal

injury, fire and/or property damage.

Should the unit emit black smoke during use, press Cancel and

unplug the appliance immediately. Wait for smoking to stop before

opening the door/basket, wait for the unit to cool, 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 accessories or attachments authorized by Instant

Brands LLC. The use of parts, accessories or attachments not

recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of electric

shock or other personal injury, fire, and/or property damage.

DO NOT use the included accessories in a microwave, toaster oven,

convection or conventional oven, or on a ceramic cooktop, electric

coil, gas range or outdoor grill.

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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 appliance with metal scouring pads or steel wool.

Pieces can break off and touch the electrical parts, causing a risk of

electric shock, burns or other personal injury.

Power Cord

A short power-supply cord 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:

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 appliance contains electrical components that are an electrical

shock hazard. Failure to follow these instructions may result in

electric shock and/or death.

To avoid electrical shock:

To disconnect, select Cancel, then remove plug from power source.

Always unplug 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.

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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, contact Customer Care by

email at support@instanthome.com.

DO NOT attempt to dislodge food while the appliance is plugged into

an 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 NOT immerse power cord, plug or the appliance in water or

other liquid.

DO NOT rinse the appliance under tap.

DO NOT use the appliance in electrical systems other than 120 V ~ 60 Hz

for North America.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

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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 (rear)

Air vent (rear)

Heating element (inside)

Air frying basket

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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

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