Breville Banquet BSC400 Instructions For Use Manual

Banquet™Meal Maker

Slow cooks moist and tender meals

Model BSC400

Instructions for use
Includes recipes

Contents

Page

Breville recommends safety first 4

Know your Breville Banquet Meal Maker 6

Operating your Breville Banquet Meal Maker 8

Using the temperature control settings 8

A beginner’s guide to slow cooking 9

Hints and tips 12

Care and cleaning 13

Recipes R1

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Congratulations

on the purchase of your new Breville Banquet™ Meal Maker

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• Unwind the cord before use.

• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table

or bench, touch hot surfaces or become knotted.

• This appliance is not intended for use by young

children or infirm persons unless they have been
adequately supervised by a responsible person to
ensure that they can use the appliance safely.

• Young children should be supervised to ensure that

they do not play with the appliance.

• It is recommended to inspect the appliance

regularly. Do not use the appliance if power supply
cord, plug, connector or appliance becomes
damaged in anyway. Return the entire appliance to
the nearest authorised Breville Service Centre for
examination and/or repair.

• Any maintenance other than cleaning should be

performed at an authorised Breville Service Centre.

• This appliance is for household use only. Do not

use this appliance for other than its intended use.
Do not use in moving vehicles or boats. Do not
use outdoors.

• The installation of a residual current device

(safety switch) is recommended to provide additional
safety protection when using electrical appliances. It
is advisable that a safety switch with a rated residual
operating current not exceeding 30mA be installed in
the electrical circuit supplying the appliance. See
your electrician for professional advice.

Breville recommends safety first

We at Breville are very safety conscious. We design and manufacture consumer products with the safety of you,
our valued customer, foremost in mind. In addition we ask that you exercise a degree of care when using any
electrical appliance and adhere to the following precautions:

Important safeguards for you breville
Banquet Meal Maker

Important safeguards for all electrical appliances

• Carefully read all instructions before operating and

save for future reference.

• Do not immerse appliance, cord or power plug in

water or any other liquid.

• Do not place the Banquet Meal Maker near the

edge of a bench or table during operation or when
in use. Ensure the surface is level, clean and free
of water.

• Remove any promotional stickers and packaging

material before using the Banquet Meal Maker
for the first time.

• Do not place this appliance on or near a hot gas or

electric burner, or where it could touch a heated
oven. Use the Meal Maker at least 20cm away from
walls and curtains.

• Do not use on metal surfaces, for example, a sink

drain board.

• Always insert the connector end of the power cord

into appliance inlet before inserting power plug into
power outlet and switching on appliance. Ensure
the appliance inlet is completely dry before
inserting the connector end of the power cord.

• Never plug in or switch on the Meal Maker without

having the removable crockery bowl placed inside
the stainless steel housing.

• Do not place food or liquid into stainless steel

housing. Only the removable crockery bowl is
designed to contain food or liquid.

• Ensure that the food or liquid to be cooked fills half

or more of the removable crockery bowl.

• Extreme caution must be used when the appliance

contains hot food and liquids. Do not move the
appliance during cooking.

• Always turn the Temperature Control Dial to the OFF

position, switch off at power outlet, unplug at the
power outlet and remove the connector end from
the appliance inlet before moving the appliance or
removing the removable crockery bowl at the end
of cooking.

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles to move

Meal Maker and dry pot holders or oven mitts to
remove the removable crockery bowl.

• Do not place the removable crockery bowl when hot

on any hot surface that may be affected by heat.

• Lift and remove the glass lid carefully and angled

away from yourself to avoid scalding from escaping
steam. Do not allow water from the lid to drip into
the stainless steel housing, only into the removable
crockery bowl.

• Avoid sudden temperature changes. Do not place

frozen or very cold foods into the removable
crockery bowl when it is hot. Do not place the
removable crockery bowl into refrigerator, freezer
or cold water when it is hot.

• Do not use the removable crockery bowl in a

conventional oven. Do not place the removable
crockery bowl onto a heated gas or electric burner.

• Do not use a damaged or cracked removable

crockery bowl. Replace before using.

• Always turn the Temperature Control Dial to the OFF

position, switch off at power outlet, unplug at the
power outlet, remove the connector end from the
appliance inlet and allow all parts to cool before
disassembling for cleaning.

• Keep the appliance clean. Follow the cleaning

instructions provided in this book.

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Removable cord

Extra large 6.5 litre capacity

Dishwasher safe ‘Cook and Serve’

removable crockery bowl

Control dial

with off, low, high and keep
warm settings

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Know your Breville Banquet Meal Maker

Tempered domed glass cook ‘n’ look lid

allows you to monitor food during cooking

Cool touch handles

Wrap around element

for even heating

A beginner’s guide to slow cooking

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In years gone by, food cooked in large pots, and
allowed to simmer for hours, was full of flavour,
moist and tender. The Breville Banquet Meal Maker
is designed to produce these same results, whilst
leaving you time to do other things, making it
perfect for today’s busy lifestyles.

Here is a guide to help simplify the process of slow
cooking, allowing you to obtain maximum satisfaction
from your Meal Maker:

It’s all in the timing

Always allow sufficient time for the food to cook. It
is almost impossible to overcook in the Meal Maker
particularly when using the Low Setting. Most of the
recipes contained within this book can be cooked on
the High or Low Settings, however the cooking times
will vary accordingly. Each recipe will give specific
instructions indicating the appropriate settings and
suggested cooking times.

Adapting cooking times

Your favourite traditional recipes can be adapted
easily by halving the amount of liquid and increasing
the cooking time considerably. The following is a
guide to adjusting your favourite recipes:

These times are approximate. Times can vary
depending on ingredients and quantities in recipes.

Note

High humidity, altitude, cold tap water,
ingredients and minor fluctuations may slightly
affect the cooking times in the Meal Maker.

Note

Adapting liquid amounts

When food is cooking in your Meal Maker, most
moisture is retained. To allow for this when using
traditional recipes it is advisable to halve the liquid
content. However, after cooking if the liquid quantity
is excessive, remove the lid and operate the Meal
Maker on the High Setting for 30-45 minutes or
until the liquid reduces by the desired amount.
Alternatively, the liquid can be thickened by
adding a mixture of cornflour and water.

Stirring the food

Little or no stirring is required when using the Low
Setting. However, stirring the food when using the
High setting ensures even flavour distribution.

Operating your Breville Banquet Meal Maker

Before the first use

Before first use, remove all promotional labels and
packing materials. Wash the removable crockery bowl
and glass lid in hot, soapy water, rinse and
dry thoroughly. Wipe the inside and outside of the
stainless steel housing with a soft, damp cloth, then
dry thoroughly.

Operating instructions

1. Before placing the removable crockery bowl in
the stainless steel housing, ensure the exterior of
the bowl is clean. This will ensure proper contact
with the inner cooking surface. Insert the
removable crockery bowl into the stainless steel
housing, then place the prepared food into the
removable crockery bowl, ensuring denser foods
are spread evenly across the bottom of the bowl
and not heaped to one side. Place the glass lid
into position.

2. With the Temperature Control Dial turned to the
OFF position, insert the connector end of the
power cord into the appliance inlet, plug the
power cord into a 230/240V power outlet and
switch the power on at the power outlet.

3. Turn the Temperature Control Dial to the desired
setting, or as recommended in the recipe section.

4. When cooking is complete, turn the Temperature
Control Dial to the OFF position, switch off at the
power outlet, remove the power plug and then
the connector end from the appliance inlet.

Important

• Always use the Meal Maker on a dry, level surface.

• Never operate without food and liquid in the

removable crockery bowl.

• Never operate without the removable crockery bowl

positioned in the stainless steel housing.

• Always have the glass lid firmly in position on the

removable crockery bowl throughout the operation
of the appliance unless where stated in a recipe to
have it removed.

• Always use dry pot holders or oven mitts to remove

the removable crockery bowl when hot.

• Do not place the removable crockery bowl

when hot on any hot surface that may be
affected by heat.

Using the temperature control settings

Low setting

The Low setting gently simmers food for an extended
period of time without overcooking or burning. No
stirring is required when using this setting.

High setting

The High setting is used when cooking dried beans or
pulses and will cook food in half the time required
for the Low Setting. Some foods may boil when
cooked on the High Setting, so it may be necessary
to add extra liquid. This will depend on the recipe
and the amount of time in which it is cooked.
Occasional stirring of stews and casseroles will
improve the flavour distribution.

Keep Warm setting

The Keep Warm setting is used to keep cooked foods
at serving temperature. It is not a cooking setting and
should only be used after first cooking on the Low or
High setting. It is not recommended to keep food on
the Keep Warm setting for more than 4 hours.

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Traditional Recipe Time

15-30 minutes

60 minutes

1-3 hours

Meal Maker Recipe Time

4-6 hours on Low Setting
6-8 hours on Low Setting

8-12 hours on Low Setting

ALWAYS LIFT AND REMOVE THE GLASS LID CAREFULLY AND ANGLED AWAY FROM
YOURSELF TO AVOID SCALDING FROM ESCAPING STEAM.

A beginner’s guide continued

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Preparing vegetables

Vegetables should be cut into even-sized pieces to
ensure more even cooking. Frozen vegetables must
be thawed before adding to other foods cooking in
the Meal Maker.

Preparing dried beans and pulses

If time permits, overnight soaking of dried beans and
pulses is preferable. After soaking, drain and place in
the Meal Maker and cover with sufficient water to
reach double their volume. Cook beans on the High
Setting for 2-4 hours or until tender. Pre-soaked
beans and pulses will cook a little faster.

A beginner’s guide continued

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Preparing meat and poultry

Select the leanest cuts when purchasing meat. Trim
the meat or poultry of any visible fat. If possible,
purchase chicken portions without the skin.
Otherwise, the slow cooking process will result in
extra liquid being formed from the fat as it melts.

For casserole-type recipes, cut the meat into cubes,
approximately 2.5cm to 3cm. Slow cooking allows
less tender cuts of meat to be used.

Browning before slow cooking

Pre-browning meat and poultry, prior to slow cooking,
seals in the moisture, intensifies the flavour and
provides more tender results, whilst producing richer
flavours in other food, such as onions, capsicums and
leeks. Pre-browning may take a little extra time, and
whilst not strictly necessary, the rewards are evident
in the end results. Use a non-stick pan to reduce the
amount of oil required.

Roasting

Roasting meats in the Meal Maker creates tender,
flavoursome results that are easy to slice. The long,
slow, covered cooking process breaks down and
softens the connective and muscle tissue within the
meat. Cheaper cuts of meat can be used to provide
perfect results cooked by this method. Meat will not
brown during the roasting process, so for browner
results seal in a frypan before roasting. The addition
of liquid is not required for roasting. Elevate the meat
to be roasted on an inverted, heatproof saucer or
plate. This will assist in keeping the surface of the
meat dry and free from any fat released throughout
the cooking process.

Pot roasting

The addition of liquid is required for pot roasting.
Place sufficient liquid into the removable crockery
bowl to cover up to a third of the meat. Meat will not
brown during the pot roasting process. For browner
results, seal in a frypan before pot roasting.

Suitable cuts for roasting

Beef Beef Blade, Rump, Rib Roast,

Sirloin, Fresh Silverside, Topside.

Lamb Lamb Leg, Mid Loin, Rack,

Crown Roast, Shank, Shoulder,
Mini Roasts.

Veal Veal Leg, Loin, Rack,

Shoulder/Forequarter.

Pork Pork Loin, Neck, Leg. Remove

Skin and Fat, Racks.

Suitable cuts for pot roasting

Beef Beef Topside, Blade, Silverside

Roasts, Roller Brisket.

Lamb Forequater, Shank, Shoulder.

Veal Shoulder/Forequarter.

Pork Loin, Neck.

Suitable meat cuts for slow cooking

Beef Beef Chuck, Skirt, Round Steak,

Boneless Shin (Gravy) Beef,
Bone-In Shin (Osso Bucco).

Lamb Lamb Shanks, Drumsticks

(Frenched Shanks) Neck Chops,
Best Neck Chops, Boned Out
Forequarter or Shoulder.

Veal Veal Diced Leg,

Shoulder/Forequarter Chops
and Steaks, Neck Chops,
Knuckle (Osso Bucco).

Pork Pork Leg Steaks, Diced Belly,

Diced Shoulder, Boneless
Loin Chops.