Q&A(40)
Q: Do I remove small rubbers from the tray before use it?
A: Great question, Tash. We do not recommend removing the silicone parts from the cooking tray. These pieces are used to keep the tray in place whilst in the basket, in addition to allowing for proper air circulation. We hope this helps!
submitted byInstant Brands Support - 5 years agoBrand expertA: Yes. I think thats not supposed to be in the heat.
submitted byNav81 - 5 years agoA: I would not remove them. Those rubber guards are made of silicone, which can withstand very high temperatures. I have a Ninja air fryer and it also has those rubber things attached to the cooking tray. Those guards help to elevate the cooking tray to allow air to circulate beneath the food. It's interesting that those rubber guards are not illustrated in the user manual for the Instant Pot, but are shown in their promotional videos. Since mine were already installed, I left the rubber things on the tray without any problem.
submitted byairbud - 5 years agoA: **Warning** Don't remove silicone tray feet. It is a special design and they are needed to function properly.
submitted byUsdrag - 4 years ago
Q: Is the plastic BPA free?
A: So will breathing air pollution. I hope you don't use a gas powered vehicle. The smog! Oh my.
submitted byUsdrag - 4 years agoA: Are you kidding! Health problems from lead! Why is this on the market!
submitted byNunz - 5 years agoA: Great question! Although the 6-quart Vortex does contain BPA, all of our products are compliant with health and safety standards. We hope this helps!
submitted byInstant Brands Support - 5 years agoBrand expertA: The "Warning" label in this description clearly states that it may cause health problems from Lead & BPA.
submitted byJenn19 - 5 years ago
Q: I ran my fryer at least 4x without food to get rid of the plastic taste. When will it go away. I've made 3 items, all taste like plastic.
A: I've run mine 6 times, cleaned 6 times, cooked a dozen times and it REEKS OF PLASTIC. Food smells like plastic. I hate this thing.
submitted byGma - 4 years agoA: Any 'new appliance' smell should go away after the first couple of uses. If you have any concerns, we recommend reaching out to Instant Brands Customer Care directly, and we will be happy to assist further.
submitted byInstant Brands Support - 5 years agoBrand expert
Q: Does it come with a recipe book?
A: Great question, Barry. Although the Vortex Air Fryer does not come with a recipe book, you will be pleased to know recipes are able to be found on our website and through our mobile apps. We hope this helps!
submitted byInstant Brands Support - 5 years agoBrand expertA: No just a guide to temperature and times.
submitted byMegan - 5 years ago
Q: Can you cook bacon in this air fryer?
A: Hello Janef! yes, you may cook bacon in the Instant Pot Vortex.
submitted byinstantbrandappliances Team - 2 months agoBrand expert
Q: What's the model number?
A: Hello DebE! The model number for this Air Fryer is 857561008637.
submitted byInstant Brands - 10 months agoBrand expert
Q: Can you toast bread/bagels?
A: Hello! Yes this air fryer can be used to make toast or toast bagels.
submitted byInstant Brands Support - 1 year agoBrand expert
Q: what size pan fits in a 6 quart (4-1) instant pot air fryer for baking brownies and other sweets?
A: Hello. Thanks for reaching out! The 6Qt Vortex air fryer basket dimensions are as follows: 10.5 L x 11.3 W x 5 H inches. We hope this helps!
submitted byInstant Brands Support - 2 years agoBrand expert
Q: What's the wattage of the air fryer?
A: Hi Jodi. The Instant Vortex 6 qt 4-in-1 Air Fryer, is 1700 watts.
submitted byInstant Brands Support - 2 years agoBrand expert
Q: what are the dimensions?
A: Thank you for reaching out! The Vortex 6Qt air fryer dimensions are as follows: 14.92D x 12.36W x 12.83H inches.
submitted byInstant Brands Support - 2 years agoBrand expert