Breville BDF600XL User Manual

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BDF600XL

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CONGRATULATIONS

On the purchase of your new Breville Deep Fryer

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CONTENTS

4 Breville recommends safety first

8 Know your Breville Deep Fryer

12 Operating your Breville Deep Fryer

18 Care & cleaning your Breville Deep Fryer

20 Deep frying tips

22 Recipes

29 One year limited warranty

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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.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USE & SAVE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE

When using electrical appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be
followed including:

• Remove and safely discard any packing

materials and promotional labels before
using the deep fryer for the first time.

• To eliminate a choking hazard for young

children, remove and safely discard the
protective cover fitted to the power plug
of this appliance.

• Do not place the deep fryer near

the edge of a bench or table during
operation. Ensure the surface is level,
clean and free of water, flour, etc.

• Always operate the deep fryer on a

stable, heat resistant surface. Do not use
on a cloth-covered surface, near curtains
or other flammable materials.

• A fire may occur if the deep fryer is

covered or touches flammable material
when in operation.

• To prevent risk of electric shock, never

immerse the control panel or power cord
in water.

• Do not place the deep fryer on or near

a hot gas or electric burner, or where it
could touch a heated oven.

• Ensure that the power cord is also

kept well clear of gas or electric stove
top burners.

• Do not touch areas around openings or

vents that may become hot. Use only the
handles and knobs provided.

• Always attach the magnetic cord

assembly first, then plug cord into the
wall outlet. When removing the cord,
unplug from the wall outlet before
unplugging the cord from the deep fryer.

• Injuries may result from the use of

attachments or accessories not
recommended by Breville for use with
this product.

• Do not let the power cord hang over the

edge of a table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.

• To protect against electric shock do not

immerse the deep fryer, power cord or
power plug in water or any other liquid.

• Do not attempt to operate the deep

fryer by any method other than those
described in this booklet.

• Do not leave the appliance unattended

when in use.

• Do not let children play with plugs

or cords.

• Close supervision is necessary when the

appliance is used by or near children.

• This appliance is not intended for use by

persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.

LISTED E127216

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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST

• Hot deep frying oil is dangerous. We

recommend that this product is not used
by children.

• To disconnect from the wall outlet, place

the 'ON/OFF' switch to 'O' (off). Remove
the power plug from the wall outlet, then
disconnect the magnetic breakaway cord
from the back of the deep fryer.

• When the deep fryer is not in use or when

left unattended, disconnect the deep fryer
from the wall outlet.

• Before attempting to move the deep fryer,

or before assembling or disassembling
parts, cleaning or storing, turn the
'ON/OFF' switch to 'O' (off). Disconnect
from the wall outlet, and allow to cool down.

• It is recommended that this appliance not

be moved when it contains hot oil. Hot oil
is very dangerous and can cause serious
burns. Use extreme caution.

• This appliance is for household use only.

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

• Do not operate under cabinets.

• Strictly follow the Care and Cleaning

instructions on Page 18.

• Regularly inspect the supply cord, plug

and actual appliance for any damage. Do
not operate if damaged in any way or after
the appliance malfunctions. Immediately
cease use of the appliance and call Breville
Customer Service at 1-866-BREVILLE for
examination, repair or adjustment.

• Do not allow the cord to run underneath

or be wrapped around the appliance,
as this may impair the function of the
magnetic safety release.

• Connect the plug to a polarized power

supply only. As a safety feature, this
appliance has a polarized plug, (one
blade is wider than the other). It will
only fit into the outlet in one direction.
If this plug does not fit fully into the
outlet, reverse the plug and try again.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this
safety feature.

• For any maintenance other than

cleaning, call Breville Customer Service
at 1-866-BREVILLE.

• For safety reasons it is recommended

you plug your Breville appliance
directly into its own electrical outlet
on a dedicated circuit separate from
other appliances. If the electric circuit is
overloaded with other appliances, your
appliance may not function properly.
Use in conjunction with a power strip or
extension cord is not recommended.

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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST

IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS

• Always keep lid closed while deep fryer is

cooking food. Use basket handle to raise
and lower basket. Always raise basket
out of hot oil and lock into the ‘Load or
Drain’ position, to allow food to drain for
10 to 20 seconds before opening lid.

• BEWARE OF STEAM WHEN OPENING

LID. Use protective hot pads or insulated
oven mitts when removing the lid to
prevent burns or personal injury.

• Wet food should be dried first with paper

towels before frying. Remove loose ice
from frozen foods. Close the lid when
frying. Beware of oil splattering when
food is put into the oil.

• Keep the deep fryer at least 4 inches

away from walls or other objects during
operation. Do not place any objects on
top of the deep fryer while it is operating.

• Be sure oil vessel is filled to at least

the minimum ('MIN') oil level. Do not fill
above the maximum ('MAX') oil level. Do
not operate appliance without oil or with
an insufficient amount of oil. Never pour
oil into heated oil vessel.

• Do not operate the deep fryer if

the lid and the oil vessel are not
completely dry.

• Keep the deep fryer out of reach of

children while in use and away from
edges of countertops where it could be
pulled off or pushed over by children.

• Do not use any solid/hydrogenated oil,

shortening or lard in this deep fryer.

DO NOT EXCEED 50 MINUTES

!

USE IN A TWO HOUR PERIOD.

RISK OF FIRE HAZARD. COOK

!

ONLY IN REMOVABLE OIL
VESSEL.

TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO

!

COUNTERTOP OR TABLETOP
FINISH, USE A NONFLAMMABLE,
HEAT-RESISTANT COASTER
OR PLACE MAT BETWEEN
THE APPLIANCE AND THE
COUNTERTOP OR TABLETOP
SURFACE. NEVER PLACE ON
CARPET, FURNITURE, OR OTHER
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.

NOTE:
Moisture in foods will cause steam
to rise from the deep fryer, this is
normal. To avoid scalding from the
steam, be sure to reach around the
deep fryer instead of reaching over
the deep fryer when adjusting the
temperature dial.

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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

Your Breville appliance is fitted with a short
power supply cord as a safety precaution
to prevent personal injury or property
damage resulting from pulling, tripping or
becoming entangled with a longer cord.
Do not allow children to use or be near this
appliance without close adult supervision.
If an extension cord is used, (1) the marked
electrical rating of the cord set or extension
cord should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the appliance, (2) the cord
should be arranged so that it will not drape
over the countertop or tabletop where it
can be pulled on by children or tripped
over unintentionally.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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KNOW

your Breville Deep Fryer

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KNOW YOUR BREVILLE DEEP FRYER

1800 Watts of Power

Ensures the oil quickly reaches
the selected temperature
and recovers after frozen or
uncooked foods are added.

2.2 lb Frying Basket

Oil Vessel

Removable, enamel coated

vessel with pouring spout for

mess free oil maintenance.

Variable Temperature
Control

The lower temperatures are
suitable for blanching while
the higher temperatures (up
to 375°F) provide restaurant
quality, crispy results.

Prevent Oil Splatter

The frying basket can be
locked into a 'Load or Drain'
position with the lid in place.

This prevents oil splatter when

uncooked foods are immersed,

and drains excess oil from

cooked food.

Permanent Mesh Filter

Vents allow steam to escape
while the permanent filter
reduces the release of oil
vapors and odors.

Auto-Shutoff Protection

The fryer will automatically

turn off if the oil temperature

heats up beyond the maximum

temperature.

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Lid with Viewing Window

Allows you to safely and easily
monitor the cooking progress.

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KNOW YOUR BREVILLE DEEP FRYER

Cool Plate™ Technology

Breville’s unique Cool Plate™ Element is positioned closer to the bottom of the oil vessel.
This results in a proportionally larger 'Fry Zone', allowing you to cook 1lb of french fries in
less than 3qts of oil.

3qts

Oil

COOL PLATE™ TECHNOLOGY STANDARD TUBE ELEMENT

Commercially-Inspired Cool Zone

FRY ZONE

4qts

Oil

FRY ZONE

The Cool Plate™ Element is suspended in oil, creating a ‘Cool Zone’ at the bottom of the
oil vessel. This prevents heavy debris from burning, which reduces odor and extends the
useful lifespan of oil.

FRY ZONE

COOL ZONE

Increased Oil Life

Oil repeatedly heated above its 'Smoke Point' temperature quickly breaks down affecting
oil color, taste and smell. The Cool Plate™ Element's large, flat, surface-area gently heats
the oil to its optimum cooking temperature. In comparison, standard tube elements may
fluctuate up to 70°F hotter, damaging the oil. The result is prolonged oil life and better
tasting food.

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OPERATING

your Breville Deep Fryer

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OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE DEEP FRYER

Before first use

1. Remove and safely discard any packing

material and promotional labels from the
deep fryer.

2. Wash the lid, oil vessel and frying basket

in warm soapy water, rinse and dry
thoroughly. Wipe the outer housing and
Cool Plate™ Element with a soft, damp
cloth and dry thoroughly. Place the oil
vessel back into the housing and position
the Cool Plate™ Element assembly
correctly in the removable oil vessel.
Ensure the oil vessel is completely free of
water before adding any oil.

THE CONTROL PANEL/COOL

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PLATE™ ELEMENT SHOULD
NEVER BE IMMERSED IN WATER
OR OTHER LIQUIDS WHEN
CLEANING. CLEAN THE OUTER
SURFACE OF THE HEATING
ELEMENT WITH A DAMP CLOTH
AND MILD SOAP SOLUTION OR
PLAIN WATER.

THIS PRODUCT IS FOR THE
DEEP FRYING OF FOOD ONLY
WITH OILS OF APPROPRIATELY
HIGH SMOKE POINT. IT SHOULD
NOT BE USED FOR ANY OTHER
TASK SUCH AS HEATING WAX
OR COOKING SOUPS OR
CASSEROLES.

ONLY USE THE COOL PLATE™
ELEMENT ASSEMBLY IN THE
REMOVABLE OIL VESSEL
PROVIDED, OR FIRE COULD
RESULT. NEVER USE IN ANY
OTHER VESSEL OR FOR
HEATING ANY OTHER LIQUID.
AFTER CLEANING, PLACE
OIL VESSEL BACK INTO THE
HOUSING AND POSITION THE
COOL PLATE™ ELEMENT
ASSEMBLY CORRECTLY IN THE
REMOVABLE OIL VESSEL.

TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY,
ALWAYS POSITION YOUR DEEP
FRYER WELL BACK FROM THE
EDGE OF THE COUNTER OR
TABLE. DO NOT LET THE POWER
CORD DRAPE OVER THE EDGE
OF THE COUNTER OR TABLE OR
WITHIN REACH OF CHILDREN.
ALWAYS USE YOUR DEEP FRYER
ON A DRY, FLAT, STABLE, HEAT
RESISTANT SURFACE.

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1. Place the deep fryer on a flat, dry

surface. Ensure the deep fryer is not too
close to the edge of the counter, and that
the power cord or basket handle does
not extend over the edge.

2. Remove the lid and frying basket from

the deep fryer.

3. Fill the deep fryer with cooking oil

between the 'MAX' and 'MIN' levels
shown on the heater tube. From empty,
the maximum level is approximately 3.4
quarts (3.2 liters), and the minimum level
is approximately 3 quarts (2.8 liters).
Use only good quality fresh cooking oil
with a high smoke point. DO NOT OVER
OR UNDERFILL.

NOTE:
The deep fryer should be connected
to a power supply only after it has
been filled with oil.

NOTE:
The magnetic cord is designed to
detach easily from the fryer in case
a child accidentally pulls on the
cord. As a result, if it is bumped
or touched during use, it could
accidentally detach during operation.
If contact with the cord occurs
during operation, check that it is still
properly connected to the fryer.

5. Turn the 'ON/OFF' switch at the rear of

the control panel to the 'I' (On) position.
The 'Power' indicator light will illuminate.
It will stay lit until either the switch is
turned to the 'O' (Off) position, or power
is disconnected from the deep fryer.

NOTE:
Do not turn the unit on without oil in
the oil vessel.

6. Turn the temperature dial to the required

setting for the food being fried. Most
commercial deep frying is carried out
at approximately 375°F. This is the
maximum temperature position on the
temperature dial. Small volumes and light
foods can be successfully deep fried at
lower temperatures, although generally,
around 320°F is regarded as
a practical minimum temperature for
healthy frying.

4. Attach the magnetic cord assembly

into the rear of the deep fryer first, then
plug the cord into a 120V power outlet.
When properly aligned, the plug will
magnetically attach itself to the control
panel housing. If positioned upside
down, it will not attach.

7. When the 'ON/OFF' switch at the rear

of the control panel is turned to the 'I'
(On) position, the orange 'HEATING' light
will illuminate, indicating that the oil is
heating to the selected temperature on
the temperature dial. Once the selected
temperature is reached, the 'HEATING'
light will go out, however will cycle on
and off during operation to maintain the
correct temperature.

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NOTE: For best results, when
cooking the first batch of food,
allow the deep fryer to preheat for
approximately 20 minutes. The
'HEATING' light will cycle on and off
during this time.

8. When the 'HEATING' light goes out,

slide the tongue of the basket handle
into the recess in the housing. Lower the
basket until it stops in the ‘Load or Drain’
position. In this position the basket is
above the oil level.

NOTE:
Do not overfill the basket with food.
Overfilling lowers the overall oil
temperature causing food to absorb
oil and not cook properly.

NOTE:
When frying food that is not coated in
batter, make sure it is patted dry with
paper towels as excess moisture
causes the oil temperature to drop.
The smallest amount of water will
also cause hot oil to splatter.

9. Place food to be fried into the frying

basket. Always ensure that the basket is
not filled past the top.

The 'Load or Drain' feature allows you
to safely add food to the frying basket
before frying and also drain excess oil
from the food once the frying has
been completed.

NOTE:
When cooking foods coated with
batter, lower the frying basket into
the hot oil then carefully add coated
food directly into the oil using metal
tongs – cook a few pieces at a time
– and follow Steps 11-14. Placing
coated food directly into the frying
basket can cause some of the batter
to adhere to the frying basket.

10.

Place the lid on top of the deep fryer
and by tilting the frying basket back
towards you, release the basket from
the ‘Load or Drain’ position and gently
lower it into the hot oil.

NOTE:
Care should be taken when lowering
food in the frying basket into the hot
oil. Some splattering may occur.

11.

Raise the basket to see if the food has
reached the desired golden color and
texture. We recommend this is done by
using the viewing window on the lid to
avoid oil splattering.

12.

Once the food has reached the desired
golden color and texture, carefully lift
the basket and lock it in the ‘Load or
Drain’ position. Allow oil to drain 10 to
20 seconds.

13.

With hot pads or insulated oven mitts,
remove the lid and frying basket.
Place cooked food onto a wire rack or
absorbent paper towels.

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NOTE:
Take care when opening the lid.
The deep fryer generates heat and
steam at a high temperature which
will escape immediately when the
lid is opened. Use protective hot
pads or insulated oven mitts to
prevent burns or personal injury.

NOTE:
To preserve oil quality, do not add
salt, spices or seasonings to the
food until after it has been removed
from the deep fryer.

14. After completion of frying, turn the

power switch to the 'O' (Off) position.
Unplug the breakaway cord from the
wall outlet before detaching from the
deep fryer. Do not move the unit or
empty oil until it has cooled.

THE DEEP FRYER WILL

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GENERATE A LOT OF HEAT
AND STEAM DURING AND
AFTER THE COOKING
PROCESS. TO PREVENT THE
RISK OF BURNS, DO NOT
TOUCH OR BLOCK THE STEAM
VENTILATION AREA ON THE
LID.

TAKE CARE WHEN OPENING
THE LID. THIS PRODUCT
GENERATES HEAT AND STEAM
AT HIGH TEMPERATURES
WHICH WILL ESCAPE
IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE LID
IS OPENED. AVOID TOUCHING
HOT SURFACES.

DURING AND IMMEDIATELY
AFTER COOKING, STEAM MAY
RISE THROUGH THE FILTER
VENT OPENINGS IN THE LID.
THIS IS NORMAL, HOWEVER
AVOID TOUCHING THIS
AREA DURING COOKING TO
PREVENT STEAM BURNS AS
THE STEAM GENERATED IS
AT A HIGH TEMPERATURE.

AS THE FRYING BASKET GETS
VERY HOT, ONLY USE THE
HANDLE TO HOLD OR CARRY
THE BASKET FOR SERVING.

EXTREME CAUTION MUST
BE USED WHEN THE DEEP
FRYER IS FILLED WITH HOT
OIL. DO NOT MOVE THE DEEP
FRYER DURING COOKING AND
ALLOW IT TO COOL BEFORE
REMOVING OIL.

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SOLID OIL PRODUCTS, SUCH
AS BUTTER, MARGARINE OR
ANIMAL FATS OF ANY KIND
SHOULD NOT BE USED IN THE
DEEP FRYER AS THEY MAY
OVERHEAT AND CAUSE A FIRE
HAZARD.

WATER AND OIL DO NOT MIX
– NEVER ADD ANY WATER OR
OTHER LIQUID TO HOT OIL.
EVEN SMALL AMOUNTS OF
WATER WILL CAUSE THE OIL
TO SPLATTER.

AVOID THE USE OF EXTENSION
CORDS. SERIOUS HOT OIL
BURNS MAY RESULT FROM A
DEEP FRYER BEING PULLED
OFF A BENCH TOP. DO NOT
ALLOW THE CORD TO HANG
OFF THE EDGE OF A BENCH
TOP WHERE IT MAY BE
GRABBED BY CHILDREN, OR
BECOME ENTANGLED BY THE
USER. NEVER LEAVE THE DEEP
FRYER UNATTENDED WHILE IN
USE.

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CARE & CLEANING

your Breville Deep Fryer

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