Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer with Clearcook User Manual Make sure to leave at least 5 in / 13 cm of space above and around all sides of the appliance to allow for sufficient airflow. Make sure to remove all the accessories from inside the cooking chamber. DO NOT tamper with any of the safety mechanisms, as this may result in personal injury and/or property damage. The appliance contains electrical components that are an electrical shock hazard. Failure to follow these instructions may result in electric shock and/or death. Pieces can break off and touch the electrical parts, causing a risk of electric shock, burns, or another personal injury. How much time are you willing to spend cleaning up after you’re done air frying your meal? Almost all air fryers are easier to clean than countertop oil fryers; quickly rinsing the basket and drawer and sticking them both in the dishwasher is par for the course for most models. However, some units have baskets that must be hand-soaked and scrubbed before the next use. Air fryers are an entirely different beast than the countertop oil fryers you may have bought in the past. A light spritzing from an oil spray bottle should be all you need. When I'm not putting pen to paper, I'm exploring new cultures through travel and taking on home makeover projects, one room at a time. The beeps on this model compared to other air fryers I've tried is quite loud. But, I do not have sleeping babies any more, my pets seem tolerable, so it not really that bothersome. Honestly, many of the same reasons the air fryer recipes facebook group members talked about! It takes about half the cooking time of a regular oven, for pretty much anything you want to cook in it. In this review I’ll break down each of the functions and cover what I do and don’t like about them. After only a month of use, this appliance has transformed the way I eat for the better. On nights I previously ordered takeout, I now head to the kitchen to make quick, healthy, and delicious vegetable-based meals . I also love that this model of the Instant Vortex Plus has a ClearCook window. This lets me see how my food looks without having to interrupt the cooking process. We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. It is not as large as full oven style air fryers, but it is one of the larger square shaped air fryers on the market. With a simple dial control to manually select your desired cooking time and temperature, and a touch screen display to choose between the smart programmes, it’s really easy to use. 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. Unfortunately, we didn't notice much of a difference with this air fryer. Cooking foods like bacon and fried chicken imparted a significantly strong smell in the kitchen . When we were using the machine, passersby by would immediately ask, "what's that smell?" We took that as a bad sign.