VORTEX 6 QT INSTANT POT AIR FRYER | WATCH THIS BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN & ACCESSORIES 

I just purchased this fryer 11/20/2020. I have read comments from other sites and yours regarding the plastic smell. After I unboxed mine, I gave it a good look for packing things on the fan etc. I did see the cardboard and removed it. The directions suggest running the machine at 205 degrees for 20 minutes which I did and smelled the plastic smell. I figured it was due to being new. What I did was to run it through 3 cycles but increase the temp and time up in increments. After doing this I cleaned the basket and tray with white vinegar and then one final cycle for 10 minutes at 375 degrees. Each time I did the cycle the plastic smell decreased. After the last cycle the plastic smell is barely noticeable, I even had my wife stand about 6 feet from it while it was running to see if she could smell anything, (she has a good nose for odors), anyway she couldn't smell anything until she actually put her nose down close to the unit. So, I don't know if this matters or not but it seems to have worked for me. Thanks for your videos and I have subscribed to your channel.

I just got my Vortex Plus Air Fryer. The instructions say ' the first few times you use your air fryer you may notice a strong plastic smell. This is normal, non-toxic, and goes away quickly' You're suppose to run a few Test Runs to air it out. I just put it on my deck & ran 3 cycles and the smell was mostly gone. 1st night I made Grilled Cheese Sandwich, French Fries & Homemade Breaded Chicken Nuggets.👍 All were Very Good!!! 💞

Thank you so much. I did not see the cardboard hidden underneath. Removed immediately thanks to this video.

You are totally awesome! I just got the new air fryer! I checked under the basket lo and behold there was the cardboard! Thank you thank you thank you

OMG! I just bought this today. Thank goodness I saw your video. I did not realized there’s a cardboard in there and the silicone question was answered. Thank you so much!!

Great video John. Always trying to respond / help your viewers use the equipment safely and deliciously. Also you are the king of gadgets.

Thanks John! Bought one today. Should have found all the guides before I did anything. Just found the cooking time table PDF. Should have tracked it down before I tested a frozen pizza. Oh well,live and learn!

Thank you for this video. My parents bought me one for my birthday yesterday. I can’t wait to use it.

Excellent review. Thank you, it was a very thorough review, and extremely helpful .

Thank you!! Missed the cardboard but caught it just in time from watching your video.

Great video!! So well detailed and thoughtful. Thank you!!!

I got the same air fry. Thanks for the new toys that I can use in my air fryer. Love my instant vortex air fryer.

GREAT VIDEO JOHN. BEST VOICE ON RU-vid. So soothing. Just bought one of these vortexes earlier today. Checking out some of your other vids now.

My boyfriend bought this for me JUST because of your review. You’re awesome!

I got this lovely machine 2 months ago for a mere £59 and I LOVE IT! I did get the smell initially but after washing it in soapy water, it was gone! I got another ‘fancy’ machine with buttons, lights etc., but it didn’t match up to my Instant Vortex 6 so I passed the other one to a friend.

I have had mine for over a year and still working good.

Thanks for the video! The smell is most likely a little machine oil and dust from its manufacturing. Many new cooking devises have that "new" smell at first, but if you clean the basket well, and do a dry run for about 20 minutes, the smell will burn off.

Omg just used mine just bought mine! Plastic smell and all JUST PULLED THE CARDBOARD OUT OMG THANK YOU!!!

Great video, you showed so many really good tips.

So glad I found this video. I have a newborn and was wondering what that smell was....the dang cardboard lol. Thank you!

Thank you, Sir! This video has blessed me!

Informative video. Just got mine today, and missed the cardboard packing. Went back and removed it. Thanks for the tip.

Thats funny when we got our instant pot it took a couple of cooks to realize there was a paper around the internal "doughnut" heating element that was supposed to be removed before use. If your going to be a cutting edge company that develops new kitchen gadgets that are new to people maybe some innovative labels that are marked remove before use would be a good idea.

AWESOME content❣️ Thank you, my friend!!!

I removed everything and experienced the plastic smell when I did the initial test the manual recommends. After I heated the machine for 20 min at 400 degrees, I let it cool down, and then thoroughly washed the tray. Use a damp cloth only for the pan that you put in and out. It helped a lot. If you follow the manual, it helps.

Got mine in November. Washed it, ran it through the recommended heating cycle and have never experienced any odd smells.

You know, I believe your reviews so much, that I don’t buy anything unless YOU review it!! I really appreciate your thorough reviews.

I bought the instant pot vortex 6 and I had watched your first video and I removed the cardboard from my unit and it still had a plastic smell, I cleaned my unit as well as I could and the smell was still there, so I continued to use it about 4 more times and the smell is finally going away, but I didn't check the top part of the unit like you suggest in this video but I will now, I really like your videos and I'm looking forward to seeing you cook something more than fries so I can learn from you. Thank you, Mellisa York

Hiii.. tfs. I would say that mine has a “new” smell. It doesn’t bother me or my food😊 I love this gadget!!

Between insta-pot and shark-ninja, they are making cooking easy, fun and creative...thanks for your informative and entertaining videos.

Nice, nice video, thank you Mr. Sanders!

Thank you soooo much. I recently purchased this exact model and was able to remove this cardboard because of you.🤗

Hi Jelly007, I received this fryer for Christmas 2020 and really hadn't known too much about "air fryers" although a good friend of mine said his wife had one and used it all the time and loved how it cooked things. Had no plastic smell with mine and I've used it for french fries and chicken so far and have been pleasantly surprised how well and easy it cooks things to very good results in my opinion.... I'm subscribed and enjoy your videos, keep up the GREAT work for us all.

I am so glad I watched this. I did not see the cardboard and man it was stinking up really good.

Thank you for doing this video! I watched it before my air fryer arrived so that I would be fully prepared. Now, during the initial setup was the ONLY time I smelled that "plastic burning smell". I have to say, it was strong and I had to open the windows. However, I cooked fries and then some cauliflower in it, and there was absolutely no smell or bad taste. I think it was just burning off the manufacturer chemicals which is the reason for the "initial setup". So far, I'm loving it. I wish there are some recipes for this specific machine, but this is quite user friendly so Im sure I will be able to use any airfryer receipe. Thanks for the video again; I will be watching more.

Very helpful video. I was wondering which pans to get to fit inside the airfryer. Thank you!

OMG!! I been had this Air Fryer for about 3 weeks and my children have been using it. My daughter and I were talking today and she told me my grandson doesn't like eating the food from it because of the smell, after watching your video, we found the cardboard culprit... THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Its more of a smell when you put a store bought pizza in the oven but forget to remove the cardboard underneath.

Ok you sealed the deal. Im ordering it.

Never had an air fryer, This is my first one. Thank for the confidence course in the product purchased. 🙂 o2/17/2020

Thank you for your awesome videos. Just decided to look for an air fryer and when I saw Instant Pot had one I had to find reviews. I have 2 Instant Pot pressure cookers and so I was excited they carried an air fryer. Ordered last night and it just got delivered. Also ordered the cast iron plate. Really hoping you do a video on that Fat Daddy O and what you can make in it. Thanks again.

I just got mine the other day and last night I used it to heat up Vietnamese eggrolls I said it for 400° for eight minutes it worked perfect the eggrolls were nice and crunchy and good and warm on the inside tonight I will try it on breaded codfish fillets,PS zerro smell.

Got one yesterday and I love it

I have had and have numerous air fryers. The best air fryer thus far is this instant pot vortex one. The deal was also so good I bought a few for gifts for others. I love the single basket also, makes cleaning much easier. It warms up faster and overall cooks quicker. The non-stick coating seems better than others I have owned that ended up peeling off in chunks.

Thank you! I wasn’t sure about the silicone the tray.

We did an initial burn off (that’s recommended in the user manual) and we accidentally left those cardboard pieces in. It put off a bad smell(chemical plastic smell) which we thought was normal bc of the recommendation of the burn off. When it was finished we saw them and pulled them out. No smell since, well only the smell of delicious food cooking 😂

Just got mine and I plugged it in. It has a nasty plastic smell. Prior to plugging in, I pulled out and made sure the cardboards were out too. I don’t know where the plastic stench is coming from... After first use: The smell disappeared. Ofcourse I had to air out the house but aside from that the smell is gone, Yay! I’ve used it three times now and there has been NO plastic smell. I love this air fryer, it sooo good. Perfect for quick easy meals.

Mine works and cooks GREAT!!!👍

I'm sold. Americas Test Kitchen rated this as tops too!

Jelly 007, I love all your videos and your cooking. I own the Instant Vortex plus and was sick for three days after inhaling the toxic fumes coming from the device. Instant is wrong for the packing the accessories In these devices. The fumes didn't dissipate until my six use of the device. The pre heating was the worst. I still crack my back door while using it. And i now own an Omni plus. The accessories aren't packed in the Omni plus and i swear the fumes were coming from this device as well, just not as strong. I recommend doing a pre heat outside the house.maybe the porch or garage. My house smelled like burnt tires for two days. Hopefully, future Generation devices will be built with better materials, and we won't have this problem. With all that said I've forgiven Instant because the food comes out so good. My neighbor almost burned us out for Christmas using a cheap air fryer on the stove. He didn't knock on the door or ring a bell to warn anyone there was a fire.He was overheard telling the fire department he didn't have time to grab his cats (never mind the eleven year old boy who lives next door). Thank goodness everyone is ok. Happy Holidays everyone.

I soaked the tray and basket in hot water for 10 minutes after I unboxed it. Gave it a good wipe and air fried some fries and onion rings, no plastic smell noticed

Hey thanks alot! I bought one today & experienced the smell. I watched your video & had that same piece of cardboard in it. Glad i found your video. Alot of negative reviews on websites because of this so i feel bad. Glad i got one though.

I got one for my mother for xmas but have a question before i give it to her, after the preheat has run does it stop and beep to tell you to add food as she will place it in the utility room so will not be able to stand by it and watch the display

Could someone inform me regarding the tray that sits on the bottom of the basket... How do you keep it from falling out while emptying food from the basket? Isn't that a major burn hazard? I currently have a basket-in-basket air fryer where you take out the inner basket to empty the food and I have had no problems with that style, however, I hate washing it.

Omg. Never watched a yt video before but this was so on point. Found the cardboard:/

Great video

This video was helpful. Just got mine. Made sure there was no cardboard or anything else inside. It makes sense to go ahead and cook something like a potato for a few minutes as a test. Then wipe it down inside. I would think that any packaging odors would be gone after that. Just an idea.

Thanks for the great video and information.🎉 The newer version with the clear window comes with a filter to reduce or eradicate odors.

thank you for all info sir

Am I able to cook in the vortex 6 air fryer if I don't use the vented pan that comes inside it ?

I did the anti smell procedures and the bowl I used with vinegar and lemon juice,and water had spattering of some kind gunk and still had some after a few times curing

we noticed the plastic smell on the practice round is all. I think it is like new anything, it is maybe why they tell you to do a trial run. French fries were our first (tator tots actually) they were awesome. I found finding the patience on telling you when to turn was something to just wait for LOL, but something you didn't mention was the beep...it does beep about four times notifying you to turn your food. I had removed the the cardoard by the way. I did not notice the smell when I did the fries. I also tried something off the wall and wrapped dates in bacon and put them in for 6 min and it actually worked fine...we normally traeger those LOL.

John Sanders I am looking for these accessories you have shown. Where can i find the iron pan and the pans you have shown?

I just got it for this black friday. And I removed the card shown, but still got a plastic burning smell in the initial test run that even set off the smoke alarm.. Still getting that after couple of times.. Afraid the smell gets into the food. Planning to return it.

Hey i smelled so. E thing when i was NEWBIE then i search up unboxing then i saw this it would be help full but when i pull the thingy i dont see the plastic like what oh no what am i gonna do i dont want to keep smell it always

I bought mines nov 5th and it came nov 8th. I had watched a video before I had purchased it. The video said it burn it about 10 times on 400 degrees without food in it so the plastic smell will go away. I used it today(11/25/2020) for mozzarella sticks and I burned the machine three times at 400 degrees. The smell wasn't notice at all on the mozzarella sticks. I'll see about other foods when I use it again. Great video

Well damn... I watched this video because there wasn't much instructions for this... Got a really bad plastic smell the initial test run and now just found the cardboard. Totally worth watching this video just for that alone. Hoping the smell is gone now.

Wonder how you like the instant pot knife that you got at target? I ran to target after you mentioned it, my target didnt have it but amazon does so thought i would give it try , but want your opion

Does anyone use parchment paper liners with this unit? Have researched online and seems they are good for minimizing mess for cleanup. I found some rectangular liners that fit this unit perfectly just haven't used them yet.

I have this exact fryer.....and guess what? Exact problem. I cycled it many times outside because it was stinking up the house. I was ready to take it back and then it dawned on me....you know those silicone feet? That is the problem. I removed them and after a few more cycles, no more plastic smell!! So that was the fix for me.

Thanks Doug for the tip about the arrows. Thought it had to be something I was doing wrong. Just got mine this week and already love it. Yes i too will be looking for accessories for it. Brought the same brand and the 6 qt Plus with dehydrator. No instructions for the dehydrator but will keep looking. Thanks again for the wonderful video and info. Oh yes I saw the cardboard and removed it right away before I used. Had no plastic smell when 1st used.

Thank you If I wasn't for your video I would of never realized the cardboard was down under

Where did you buy that case itron plate. Cannot find them anywhere

Well that looks great.did not know vortex was made by them

Hello. Temperature jumps in increments of 2 sometimes 3 and not in increments of 1. I can’t set temperature to 200c eg it jumps from 199c to 202c. Can you please help/advise. Thank you.

Love that tempered glass. Yah.yippie

Hi where did you get that iPad stand it’s cool cheers David

Hello! I just got this for mother's day! Where do I find accessories. Like the skillet plate , and stuff to fit inside for easy clean up. Do you recommend foil at the bottom ?

I do have a question, if you have a pan that is oven safe and works for the oven and used in ovens...and it fits in the machine it is ok? correct? Like corning ware or just pans that are the right size.

Is cooking tray teflon coated or ceramic coated ? please help @John Sanders

the plastic smell or rubber smell is from the silicone that holds the little bottom tray I would recommend before cooking just heat it up for 20 min do that 4 times then you can start cooking.

Can you help as mine won't turn on and I cannot get top lid off to open and check it

hey john i just bout 1 today, i was woundering if you can do a 12-15 lb turkey in it /

Please Answer im torn between 2 air fryers the Ninja one with the 2 baskets and then this instant pot vortex 6 I have a family of 4 but sometimes friends come over and would like to use it with them! witch one is better and witch one should I buy?

What a nice man ❤️

I just purchased the Insta pot vortex 6 quarts. Has anyone noticed if it makes your surroundings hot? I have a small kitchen and it feels like I have my oven on, is that normal?

I love my air fryer. I removed all packaging but still have that smell. It is horrible. Im going to try some other methods to try and get rid the smell.

Anyone know if the top plastic cover is removable to clean under it?

Subscribed 😊

I like your video! Just got mine and I got the smell too. I was wondering, can I cook a 3-pound chicken in it?

Hello! Do you know if the basquet is dishwasher save? Thank you!! Great video!

My Vortex is 6 in 1 model. I had smaller 4 in 1 unit and ran the preheat before cooking food. Only had one episode smell for few min. What piece of cardboard?? Any other causes.

Thanks, just got one. On page 8 of the manual, it states "the first few times it may smell like plastic it's normal and non-toxic and goes away quickly".

Just got one for Xmas. Ran it 4 s outside. If u smell the basket u can tell that’s what is producing fumes. The plastic rim that’s part of the handle. Back to the store

Thank you just got one today and did not know the card board was there. Just removed it. Thanks

I have heard that some air fryers have two levels so that you can layer your food, does this air fryer have an accessory to make two levels as well?

Thanks John. I wondered about those tray tabs. Almost took them off and discarded. Hope both companies are compensating you for the endorsements.

Thank you for mentioning the silicon tabs/clips that come attached to the tray. I don't have this particular air fryer but I have one with same tray design so I have been looking for videos to confirm if the tabs/clips were part of the packaging or not.

My Vortex 6 qt air fryer had a strong plastic smell for more than 6 months before the smell went away or we got so use to it we didn't smell it anymore. After 1 yr and 3 months, the cooking tray started peeling and bubbling. Anyone has experience with this? What to do ?

Hey John, I've got a couple of questions and wasn't sure how to contact you so I'll do it here and perhaps they will help others as well. 1) I've got the Vortex air fryer 6 and just noticed some of the coating is coming off the cooking tray. Do you know where I might get a replacement? Or is there something I can get that can be placed on the existing tray? 2) I've gotten hooked on cooking with the air fryer and I'm debating on getting another one. I'm undecided as to get another vortex 6 or go with another brand. Do you have a favorite air fryer and what's the brand? thanks, enjoying your channel. thanks

Thanks for posting this because mine didn’t come with a book or anything