Do you have a question about the Vortex Mini Series and is the answer not in the manual?
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jeannie castillo
March 4, 2025
Just want your customers to be aware not to leave the vortex mini plugged in. it caught on fire when i forgot to unplug it. Thank God someone smelt plastic. it could have been worse than messing up my stove and ruining the air fryer. no more vortex for me.
Summary of Contents for Instant Vortex Mini Series
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VORTEX MINI 2 QUART AIR FRYER User manual Important safeguards Product, parts and accessories Get started Control panel Cooking Care, cleaning and storage Troubleshooting Warranty Contact Download the Instant Pot app with 1000+ recipes at instantappliances.com/app.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Yes, we have to) At Instant Brands your safety always comes first. The Instant Vortex ™ ™ ™ family was designed with your safety in mind, and we mean business. Visit instantappliances.com to learn about this appliance’s safety mechanisms.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 10 DO NOT use any accessories or attachments not authorized by Instant Brands Inc. The use of attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, may cause a risk of injury, fire or electric shock. 11 For household countertop use only. DO NOT use outdoors. Not for commercial use.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 23 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. 24 When cooking, DO NOT place the appliance against a wall or against other appliances.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WARNING To avoid injury, read and understand the instructions in this user manual before attempting to use this appliance. WARNING Electrical shock hazard. Use grounded outlet only. • DO NOT remove ground. • DO NOT use an adapter. •...
Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................2 Special cord set instructions ...................5 Product specifications .....................5 Find your model name and serial number ............5 Product, parts and accessories .................. 7 Get started ........................8 Initial set up .......................8 Initial test run ......................9 Control Panel ......................
Product, parts and accessories Before using your cute new air fryer, make sure that everything is present and accounted for. Air fryer Air intake vent Control panel Dial Air vents (rear) Air fryer basket Air fryer basket handle Power cord (rear) Cooking chamber (interior) Air fryer with removable basket Cooking tray...
Get started Initial set up "Notice the small things. The rewards are inversely proportional." – Liz Vassey 01 Pull that Vortex Mini out of the box! 02 Remove the air fryer basket and check the cooking chamber for loose packing material before first use.
Get started Initial test run Do you have to do the test run? No — but getting to know the ins and outs of your Vortex Mini prepares you for success in the kitchen! Take a few minutes to get to know how this little guy works.
Control panel Shows the cooking time, the set temperature, reminder Time/temperature display messages and error messages. Time Touch Time if you want to adjust the cooking time. Temp Touch Temp if you want to adjust the cooking temperature. Cooking status Preheat, Cook and Turn.
Settings To do this... Do this! Touch any button, press the dial, or remove and re-insert the air fryer basket to wake the air Wake the air fryer. fryer. The display shows OFF to let you know that it's in standby mode and ready for action. In standby mode, touch and hold both the Time and Temp) for 3 seconds.
Cooking status The air fryer is heating up Food is ready to be to the perfect temperature flipped or tossed, as Cooking is to cook your meal. required by your recipe. in progress. Not applicable to Reheat. Not applicable to Bake or Reheat. Status messages The air fryer is in standby mode.
Cooking in the Vortex is quick and easy — food goes in, crispy deliciousness comes out! Check out the cooking timetables for guidance, or visit our recipe site for fun, easy-to- follow recipes with big crunch. You can also download the free Instant Pot app to search recipes, save favorites, make notes and more!
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Cooking Stage 2: Cooking 03 Part way through cooking, the display shows turn Food. 01 When the display shows Add Food, Not applicable to Bake. remove the air fryer basket and carefully place your food items inside If you want to toss or turn your food, the hot cooking chamber.
• Air frying can cause oil and fat to drip from foods. To prevent excess smoke, carefully remove and drain the air fryer basket as needed. Check out the cooking timetables, download the Instant Pot app, or visit our recipe site for fun, easy-to-follow recipes.
Cooking Reheat Smart Default time Time range Default temperature Temperature range program 10 minutes 1 minute to 1 hour 49 to 182°C Reheat 138°C / 280°F (00:10) (00:01 to 01:00) 120 to 360°F 01 Follow steps 01 to 04 in the Initial test 05 Touch Time, then turn the dial to adjust run: Stage 1 to set up the air fryer.
Care, cleaning and storage Clean your air fryer and accessories after each use. Always unplug the air fryer and let it cool to room temperature before cleaning. Never use harsh chemical detergents, scouring pads, or powders on any of the parts or components.
Troubleshooting Register your air fryer today! If your problem persists or if you have questions, get in touch with a Customer Care Advisor through our chat widget at instantappliances.com/#chat, by email at support@instantappliances.com or by phone at 1-800-828-7280. Problem Possible reason Solution Stop cooking immediately.
Instant Brands representative. Limitation and Exclusions The liability of Instant Brands, if any, for any allegedly defective appliance or part shall in no circumstances exceed the purchase price of a comparable replacement appliance. This Limited Warranty does not cover:...
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If we are unable to resolve the problem, you may be asked to send your appliance to the Service Department for quality inspection. Instant Brands is not responsible for shipping costs related to warranty service, save and except for shipping costs associated with the return of your appliance from Canada or within the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia of the United States of America, as provided herein.
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Do you have a question about the Vortex Mini Series and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers
Just want your customers to be aware not to leave the vortex mini plugged in. it caught on fire when i forgot to unplug it. Thank God someone smelt plastic. it could have been worse than messing up my stove and ruining the air fryer. no more vortex for me.