Breville BEM800XL Instruction Handbook

CONGRATULATIONS

On the purchase of your new

Breville Fast Slow Cooker™

the Scraper Mixer Pro™

Breville Consumer Service Center

USA

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Instruction Book - Livret d’instructions

Breville is a registered trademark of Breville Pty. Ltd. A.B.N. 98 000 092 928.

Due to continued product improvement, the products illustrated/photographed

in this booklet may vary slightly from the actual product.

Copyright Breville Pty. Ltd. 2013.

BEM800XL /B Issue - D13

Suits all BEM800XL /B models

Pour tous les modèles BEM800XL /B

CONGRATULATIONS

CONTENTS

4 Breville recommends safety first

7 Know your Breville product

on the purchase of your Breville product

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12 Before first use

16 Operation

18 Additional features

22 Care, cleaning & storage

24 Hints & tips

28 The vital ingredients

32 Weighing and measuring

34 Troubleshooting

36 Recipes

57 French

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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRSTBREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST

At Breville we 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

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

• Carefully read all instructions before

operating the appliance for the first time
and save for future reference.

• Remove and safely discard any

packaging material and promotional
labels before using the appliance 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 appliance near the edge

of a bench or table during operation.
Ensure the surface is level, clean and
free of water and other substances.
Vibration during operation may cause
the appliance to move.

• Do not use the appliance on a sink

drain board.

• Do not place the appliance on or near

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

• Always ensure the appliance is completely

assembled before operating. Follow the
instructions provided in this book.

• Always ensure the Speed Control Dial

is in the OFF position before plugging
the power plug into the wall outlet. To
disconnect, turn the Speed Control Dial
to the OFF position before unplugging
the power plug from the wall outlet.

• Always ensure the Speed Control Dial

is in the OFF position and remove the
power plug from the wall outlet before
attaching the scraper beater, flat beater,
wire whip or dough hook.

• Do not use attachments other than those

recommended by Breville or provided
with the appliance. The use of any
accessory attachments not recommended
by Breville may cause injuries.

• The scraper beater is not intended for

mixing heavy batters, doughs, whisking
egg whites or whipping potatoes.

• Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep

hands, hair, clothing, as well as spatulas
and other utensils away from the moving
scraper beater, flat beater, wire whip or
dough hook during operation to reduce
the risk of injury to persons, and/or
damage to the Mixer.

• Always ensure the Speed Control Dial

is in the OFF position and remove the
power plug from the wall outlet before
placing hands inside the mixing bowl or
before removing fallen objects such as a
spoon or spatula.

• Care should be taken when removing

food from the mixing bowl by ensuring
the motor and the scraper beater, flat
beater, wire whip or dough hook have
completely stopped. Ensure the Speed
Control Dial is in the OFF position and
remove the power plug from the wall
outlet before unlocking the mixer head
and moving into the open (vertical)
position. The scraper beater, flat beater,
wire whip or dough hook should be
released from the mixer head before
removing food from the mixing bowl.

• Always ensure the Speed Control Dial

is in the OFF position and remove the
power plug from the wall outlet before
attempting to move the appliance, before
assembling or disassembling, when not in
use and before cleaning or storing.

• Ensure the mixer head is locked into the

closed (horizontal) position when not in
use and before storing.

• Always remove the scraper beater, flat

beater, wire whip or dough hook from
the appliance before cleaning.

• Do not place any part of the appliance

in the dishwasher other than the
mixing bowl, pouring shield, spatula,
scraper beater, flat beater, wire whip or
dough hook.

• Do not place any part of the appliance in

the microwave oven.

• Do not move the appliance whilst

in operation.

• Do not leave the appliance unattended

when in use.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR
ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

• This appliance is for household use only.

• Do not use the appliance for anything

other than its intended purpose as
described in this booklet. Do not use
outdoors. Do not use in moving vehicles
or boats.

• Fully unwind the power cord before use.

• Do not let the power cord hang over

the edge of a bench or table, touch hot
surfaces or become knotted.

• To protect against electric shock, do not

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

• The 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.

• Supervision is necessary when any

appliance is used by or near children.

• Regularly inspect the power cord, power

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 visit www.Breville.com or call Breville
Customer Service for examination, repair
or adjustment.

• For any maintenance other than

cleaning, visit www.Breville.com or
call Breville Customer Service.

• This appliance is equipped with a

power cord having a grounding wire
with a grounding plug. The appliance
must be grounded using a 3-hole
properly grounded outlet. In the event
of an electrical short circuit, grounding
reduces the risk of electrical shock.

• If the power outlet is a standard

2-prong wall outlet, it is your personal
responsibility and obligation to have
it replaced with a properly grounded
3-prong wall outlet.

• Do not, under any circumstances, cut or

remove the third (ground) prong from
the power cord or use an adapter.

• Consult a qualified electrician if

the grounding instructions are not
completely understood, or if doubt
exists as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded.

• 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 operation current
not exceeding 30mA be installed in
the electrical circuit supplying the
appliance. Consult a qualified electrician
for professional advice.

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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST

BREVILLE ASSIST™ PLUG

Your Breville appliance comes with a unique
Assist™ Plug, conveniently designed with
a finger hole in the power plug for easy
and safe removal from the wall outlet. 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.

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

Your Breville appliance is fitted with a
short power cord as a safety precaution
to prevent personal injury or property
damage resulting from pulling, tripping
or becoming entangled with a longer cord.
Use in conjunction with a power strip
or extension cord is not recommended,
however they are available and may be
used if care is exercised.

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 and (3) the extension
cord must include a 3-prong grounding plug.

WARNING

Ensure the speed control dial is in the
OFF position and remove the power plug
from the wall outlet before attaching the
scraper beater, flat beater, wire whip or
dough hook.

KNOW

your Breville product

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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KNOW YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT KNOW YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT

A

E

F

B

G

C

A. Tilt-Release Button Releases the mixer

head into the open Tilt-Back position for
easy removal and addition of ingredients,
attachments and mixing bowl

B. Internal Cord Storage Located in the rear

of the mixer. Cord pushes into the mixer
base for convenient and tidy storage

C. Lift Assist Handles Handles on the

mixer head and base allow for easy
handling and maneuvering

D. Attachment Shaft Attaches the

scraper beater, flat beater, wire whip
and dough hook

E. LED Speed Indicator LEDs illuminate to

display the selected speed/mixing task

F. 12 Speed Control Dial Pause function

temporarily stops the mixer and pauses
the timer

C

D

H

I

J

C

G. LCD screen with Timer Set the timer

to count-up to record mixing time, or
count-down according to a specified
recipe time before automatically
turning off

H. 2-Piece Pouring Shield Minimizes

spattering when mixing and
adding ingredients

I. 5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl
J. Bowl Locking Recess Securely locks

the bowl in place for safety and stability
when the mixer is in operation

K. Load sensing technology Mixer

automatically senses the load and
adjusts the power to maintain the
selected speed (not shown)

Scraper beater for creaming butter & sugar, mixing sticky
ingredients or folding whipped egg whites into mixtures:

− Frosting, icing, gum paste

− Cheesecakes

− Compound butters

− Pie fillings

− Creaming mascarpone cheese,
cream cheese, sour cream

− Sticky cake & cookie batters

NOTE

Do not use the
Scraper beater for
mixing heavy batters,
doughs, whisking egg
whites or whipping
potatoes.

Flat Beater for normal to heavy mixtures:

− Pie pastry

− Biscuits

− Quick breads

− Mashed potatoes

− Meat loaf

− Heavy cake & cookie batters

Wire Whip for incorporating air into mixtures:

− Eggs

− Egg whites

− Heavy cream

− Certain candies

− Angel food cakes

− Chiffon cakes

− Meringues

− Sauces and dressings

Dough Hook for mixing and kneading yeast doughs:

− Breads

− Rolls

− Pizza

− Pasta

− Focaccia

− Yeast-raised coffee cakes

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KNOW YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCTKNOW YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT

USING THE SCRAPER BEATER

The Scraper beater can be used for a variety of mixing tasks.
Due to the efficient mixing action of the Scraper beater, the mixing time of many recipes will

be reduced. Refer to the chart below for approximate mixing times. These are a guide only.
Longer mixing times may be required for larger or double quantities.

SCRAPES
THE BOWL

So you don’t have to

Under-mixed batters
produce poorly baked
results, including collapsing,
unevenness of crumb, holes,
low rising, streaking and
coarse textures.

The flexible edge of the Scraper
beater continuously folds and
scrapes the sides & bottom of
the bowl, including the dimple
at the bottom, for exceptionally
thorough mixing. It virtually
eliminates the need for hand
scraping with a spatula, cutting
mixing time by up to 60%*.

*Tested creaming butter and sugar against

BEM800XL flat beater.

MIXTURE MIXING TASK APPROX. MIXING TIME

Butter & Sugar Creaming 3-4 minutes (or until mixture is

Crumble (topping) Combining/rubbing butter and

Cake, cookie & muffin
batters

Thin/light batters
(ie. Pancakes)

Icing Incorporating wet and dry

Frosting Creaming butter 1-2 minutes (or until butter is

dry ingredients

Incorporating wet and dry
ingredients

Incorporating wet and dry
ingredients

ingredients

Combining icing sugar, butter &
liquid ingredients

light and creamy)

50-60 seconds (or until ingredients
resemble coarse breadcrumbs)

30-40 seconds (or until all
ingredients are combined)

40-50 seconds
(or until batter is smooth)

30-40 seconds
(or until all icing is smooth)

smooth and creamy)

50-60 seconds
(or until mixture is light and fluffy)

NOTE

Do not use the Scraper beater for
mixing heavy batters, doughs, whisking
egg whites or whipping potatoes.

TIP

•When adding flour to the mixing
bowl, always use the pouring shield
and ensure the mixer is on the
FOLD/KNEAD setting. This will
prevent flour from escaping the
mixing bowl.

•The Scraper beater can also be used
as a spatula when removing mixtures
from the mixing bowl.

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BEFORE FIRST USE

BEFORE FIRST USE

of your Breville product

BEFORE USING YOUR MIXER FOR
THE FIRST TIME

1. Place the mixer on a level, dry surface

such as a bench top.

2. Ensure the power cord is unplugged

and the Speed Control Dial is in the OFF
position.

3. Remove any packaging material and

promotional labels.

4. Remove the mixing bowl, pouring shield,

spatula, scraper beater, flat beater, wire
whip and dough hook.

5. Wash in warm soapy water with a

soft cloth. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Alternatively, the mixing bowl, pouring
shield, spatula and attachments may be
washed in the dishwasher (spatula and
attachments, top shelf only).

NOTE

When using the Mixer for the first
time you may notice an odor coming
from the motor. This is normal and
will dissipate with use.

REMOVING THE MIXING BOWL

1. Ensure the power cord is unplugged

and the Speed Control Dial is in the
OFF position.

2. Press the Tilt-Release button and

simultaneously use the Lift Assist
Handle to raise the mixer head until it
locks into the open position.

3. Turn the mixing bowl counter-clockwise

to release from the Bowl Locking Recess.

TILT-RELEASE BUTTON

OPEN POSITION

ATTACHING THE MIXING BOWL

1. Ensure the power cord is unplugged

and the Speed Control Dial is in the
OFF position.

2. Press the Tilt-Release button and

simultaneously use the Lift Assist
Handle to raise the mixer head until it
locks into the open position.

3. Insert the mixing bowl into the Bowl

Locking Recess and turn clockwise until
the mixing bowl locks securely into place.

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BEFORE FIRST USEBEFORE FIRST USE

NOTE

To remove or insert the mixing bowl,
the mixer head must be raised and
locked into the open position.

ATTACHING THE SCRAPER BEATER,
FLAT BEATER, WIRE WHIP OR
DOUGH HOOK

1. Ensure the power cord is unplugged

and the Speed Control Dial is in the
OFF position.

2. Press the Tilt-Release button and

simultaneously use the Lift Assist
Handle to raise the mixer head until it
locks into the open position.

3. Locate the groove at the top of

the attachment.

4. Align the groove with the pin on the

Attachment Shaft.

5. Push upwards as far as possible and turn

counter-clockwise until the attachment
securely locks onto the pin.

REMOVING THE SCRAPER BEATER,
FLAT BEATER, WIRE WHIP OR
DOUGH HOOK

1. Ensure the power cord is unplugged

and the Speed Control Dial is in the
OFF position.

2. Press the Tilt-Release button and

simultaneously use the Lift Assist
Handle to raise the mixer head until it
locks into the open position.

3. Push the attachment upwards as far as

possible and turn clockwise until the
attachment releases from the pin on the
Attachment Shaft.

4. Pull attachment from Attachment Shaft.

ATTACHING THE POURING SHIELD

1. Ensure the power cord is unplugged

and the Speed Control Dial is in the
OFF position.

2. Attach the mixing bowl and either the

scraper beater, flat beater, wire whip or
dough hook.

3. Press the Tilt-Release button and

simultaneously use the Lift Assist
Handle to lower the mixer head until it
locks into the closed position.

4. Slide the main ring into position on

top of the mixing bowl then attach the
pour spout.

REMOVING THE POURING SHIELD

1. Ensure the power cord is unplugged

and the Speed Control Dial is in the
OFF position.

2. Detach the pour spout then slide the

main ring from the mixing bowl.

3. Press the Tilt-Release button and

simultaneously use the Lift Assist
Handle to raise the mixer head until it
locks into the open position.

4. Remove the attachment from the

Attachment Shaft then remove the mixing
bowl from the Bowl Locking Recess.

FIG. 1

6. Press the Tilt-Release button and

simultaneously use the Lift Assist
Handle to lower the mixer head until it
locks into the closed position.

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OPERATION

OPERATION

of your Breville product

FEATURES

Planetary Mixing Action, a similar mixing
action used by commercial mixers in
bakeries and patisseries for 360 degree
beater-to-bowl coverage. This is achieved
by the counter-clockwise motion of the
mixer head combined with the clockwise
sweep of the beater. The result is
thoroughly mixed ingredients without the
need for a rotating bowl.

1. Ensure the power cord is unplugged

and the Speed Control Dial is in the
OFF position.

2. Assemble the Mixer with the desired

attachment and the mixing bowl
(containing ingredients as directed in
the recipe).

3. Press the Tilt-Release button and

simultaneously use the Lift Assist
Handle to lower the mixer head until it
locks into the closed position. Attach the
pouring shield, if desired.

4. Unwind the power cord completely and

insert the power plug into a grounded
wall outlet. The LED’s on the speed
indicator will illuminate one-by-one all
the way to the top, then turn off one-by­one. The LCD screen will display 0:00.

NOTE

If the Mixer has not been used for 3
minutes it will automatically enter
power-saving standby mode. When in
standby mode, the LCD screen will cease
to illuminate. To re-activate the Mixer
out of standby mode and begin mixing,
turn the Speed Control Dial or press one
of the ‘Count Up/Down’ timer arrows.

5. Rotate the Speed Control Dial clockwise.

Always begin mixing on the lowest
speed then gradually increase to
the desired higher speed to prevent
ingredients spattering.

6. The LED Speed Indicator is

conveniently labeled with suggested
mixing tasks for each speed setting.
Use this in combination with the
attachment guide, printed on the inner
body of the Mixer (visible once the
mixing bowl is removed).

ATTACHMENT MIXING

TASK
(ON LED)

Aerate Egg Whites

Whip Eggs

Cream Butter &

Beat
Light Mix
Fold

Knead Pizza &

USE FOR
(SEE P.9
& 11)

Meringue

Cream

Sugar
Icing

Cake &
Cookie Mix

Heavy
Batter

Pastry
Use ‘Fold’

to start
all mixing
procedures

Pasta Dough
Bread

Dough

7. If necessary, turn the Speed Control

Dial to the OFF position and scrape
the mixing bowl with a spatula. To
recommence mixing, rotate the Speed
Control Dial clockwise.

NOTE

Under heavy load with extended
mixing time, the mixer head may
become warm. This is normal.

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ADDITIONAL FEATURES

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

of your Breville product

THE COUNT-UP TIMER

The count-up timer is especially useful
to gauge mixing time or when a recipe
does not specify the mixing time. You can
monitor the time it takes to thoroughly mix
the ingredients, so that the next time you
mix the same ingredients you can set the
count-down timer to a specific time.

The count-up timer will automatically begin
counting up as soon as the Speed Control
Dial is rotated from the OFF position to
one of the mixing speeds. When the Speed
Control Dial is rotated back to the OFF
position, the LCD screen will display 0:00.

NOTE

The maximum count-up time is
59:59 (fifty-nine minutes, fifty­nine seconds). The Mixer will
automatically switch off at 59 minutes
59 seconds. The Speed Control Dial
must be rotated back to the OFF
position to reset the count-up timer
and continue mixing.

THE COUNT-DOWN TIMER

The count-down timer is especially useful
for any recipe that specifies the length
of time ingredients should be mixed.
For example, if a recipe reads, “beat for 3
minutes”, you can set the count-down timer
to 3 minutes by pressing the up/down
arrows. After 3 minutes of mixing, the LCD
screen will display OFF, an alert will sound
and the Mixer will automatically turn off.
The Speed Control Dial must be rotated
back to the OFF position to reset the timer
and continue mixing.

To set the count-down timer, press the up or
down arrows until the desired mixing time
is displayed on the LCD screen. Rotate the
Speed Control Dial clockwise to select the
desired speed and to begin mixing. Once
the Mixer automatically turns off, the Speed
Control Dial must be rotated back to the
OFF position to reset the count-down timer
and continue mixing.

NOTE

Press and hold down the arrows to
reach the desired time more quickly.

NOTE

The maximum time the count-down
timer can be set is 59:59 (fifty-nine
minutes, fifty-nine seconds).

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ADDITIONAL FEATURES ADDITIONAL FEATURES

PAUSE MODE

At any stage during mixing, whether you
are using the count-up or count-down timer,
you can rotate the Speed Control Dial to the
Pause position. This will turn the Mixer off
and pause the timer. This enables you to
assess the mixing progress or add additional
ingredients without affecting the timer.

For example, if you are mixing using the
count-up timer, you can rotate the Speed
Control Dial from one of the mixing speeds
to the Pause position. The Mixer will turn
off and pause the timer so you can add
ingredients. Once ready, rotate the Speed
Control Dial back to one of the mixing
speeds and the timer will continue to
count-up from the exact time it was paused.
Alternatively, you can reset the timer to
0:00 by turning the Speed Control Dial to
the OFF position.

MOTOR HEAD SAFETY CUT-OFF

The mixer is equipped with a motor head
safety cut-off. If the motor head is lifted at
any time while the mixer motor is turned on,
the safety cut-off will automatically turn the
mixer off and switch the mixer into standby
mode.

To restart the motor, lower the motor head
into the secured position, turn the Speed
Control Dial to any setting then back to
previous selected setting to resume mixing.
This safety feature will allow the mixer to
remain inactive and the head raised for a
5 minute period. If head is raised for more
than 5 minutes, the count up/down timer
will reset to zero. If the motor head is raised
for less than 5 minutes the timer will resume
its count up/down cycle. If the mixer head is
lifted for more than 5 minutes the mixer will
turn off and reset the time to zero. To restart
the motor, turn the dial to OFF first, then to
the required setting. The timer will restart.

To turn the mixer off, turn the dial to the
OFF position and unplug the appliance.

ELECTRONIC CUT-OFF
(CURRENT OVERLOAD)

The Mixer is equipped with an
electronic protection cut-off which
will activate if the motor is stalled or
overloaded. This is normally a result of
excessive ingredients being processed
at one time. Should the Mixer go into
this mode, the LCD screen will display
E1, the LED Speed Indicator will flash
and an alert will sound 3 times.

If this error occurs, turn the Speed
Control Dial to the OFF position and
remove the power plug from the wall
outlet.

Remove some of the ingredients from
the mixing bowl before restarting the
Mixer.

THERMO CUT-OFF
(TEMPERATURE OVERLOAD)

The Mixer is equipped with a
self-resetting safety device which
safeguards against overheating of
the motor with excessive loads. If
overheating occurs, the Mixer will
automatically activate the overheating
protection device and the motor will
switch itself off. Should the Mixer go
into this mode, the LCD screen will
display E2, the LED Speed Indicator
will flash and an alert will sound 3
times.

If this error occurs, turn the Speed
Control Dial to the OFF position and
remove the power plug from the wall
outlet. Wait at least 15 minutes before
restarting the Mixer.

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CARE, CLEANING & STORAGE

CARE, CLEANING

& STORAGE

of your Breville product

CLEANING AFTER USE

1. Ensure the Speed Control Dial is in

the OFF position and the power cord
is unplugged.

2. If the pouring shield is assembled,

detach the pour spout then slide the
main ring from the mixing bowl.

3. Press the Tilt-Release button and

simultaneously use the Lift Assist
Handle to raise the mixer head until it
locks into the open position.

4. Remove the attachment from the

Attachment Shaft then remove the
mixing bowl from the Bowl Locking
Recess (see page 13, 14 and 15 for
detailed instructions).

5. Wash the mixing bowl, pouring shield,

spatula, scraper beater, flat beater,
wire whip and dough hook in warm
soapy water with a soft cloth. Rinse
and dry thoroughly. Alternatively, the
mixing bowl, pouring shield, spatula
and attachments may be washed in the
dishwasher (spatula and attachments,
top shelf only).

NOTE

Do not use abrasive scouring pads or
commercial cleaners when cleaning
the mixing bowl, pouring shield,
spatula, scraper beater, flat beater,
wire whip or dough hook as these may
scratch the surface. Also ensure that
the attachments are not soaked in
water for extended periods of time, for
example several hours or overnight, as
this may damage their finish.

NOTE

Do not wash or immerse the mixer
head and mixer base in water or any
other liquid. Clean with a soft, damp
cloth and dry thoroughly. Do not allow
water or any liquid to enter the gear
system as damage may result.

STORAGE

1. The Mixer should be kept in a

convenient position on your kitchen
counter top or in an accessible cupboard.

2. Ensure the power cord is unplugged

and the Speed Control Dial is in the
OFF position.

3. Insert the mixing bowl into the Bowl

Locking Recess and securely lock
into place.

4. Place the attachments inside the

mixing bowl.

5. Press the Tilt-Release button and

simultaneously use the Lift Assist
Handle to lower the mixer head until it
locks into the closed position.

6. Slide the main ring of the pouring shield

into position on top of the mixing bowl
then attach the pour spout.

7. The mixer head cannot be taken off the

mixer base for any purpose.

6. Wipe the mixer head, Attachment Shaft

and mixer base with a soft, damp cloth
then dry thoroughly. Wipe any excess
food particles from the power cord.

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HINTS & TIPS

HINTS & TIPS

for your Breville product

FOR BETTER BREAD MAKING

• Do check the ingredients and read the

recipe before starting to bake.

• Do measure ingredients accurately

— weighed measurements are more
accurate than volume measurements.

• If using measuring cups, it is important

to spoon dry ingredients loosely into
the cup. Do not tap the cup on the bench
or pack the ingredients into the cup
unless otherwise directed. Level the top
of the cup with a straight edged knife
or spatula. If measuring liquids, place
the cup on a flat surface and check for
accuracy at eye level.

• Do use bread flour unless recipe

states otherwise.

• Do check best before dates

on ingredients.

• Do store opened ingredients in

airtight containers.

• Do use ingredients at room temperature.

• Don’t use flour that contains a protein

level of less than 11%.

• Don’t use tableware cups, jugs or spoons

for measuring.

• Don’t use hot water or liquids.

• Don’t use self-raising flour to make yeasted

bread unless recipe states otherwise.

• If you live in a high altitude area above

3,000ft (900m) you will probably need to
alter the yeast quantity in the bread recipe.

• The higher the altitude, the lower the air

pressure and the faster the dough will rise.
Try reducing the yeast by ¼ teaspoon.

• If the weather is hot and humid, reduce

the yeast by ¼ teaspoon to avoid over
rising of the dough.

• Flour properties can alter on a seasonal

or storage basis, so it may be necessary
to adjust the water and flour ratio. If the
dough is too sticky, add extra flour 1
tablespoon at a time. If the dough is too
dry add extra water 1 teaspoon at a time.
A few minutes is needed for these extra
ingredients to be absorbed. Dough with
the correct amount of flour and water
should form into a smooth, round ball
that is damp to the touch but not sticky.

• When hand-shaping dough for rolls,

weigh each piece of dough for more
evenly sized rolls.

SPONGING YEAST

• Instant active dried yeast and active dried

yeast are used in the recipes in this book
however fresh or compressed yeast can
be substituted, if required, for specific
flavor or religious dietary requirements.

• Fresh or compressed yeast needs to be

sponged (fermentation started) before
adding to the other ingredients.

• To substitute, use three times the

amount of fresh or compressed yeast for
the amount of dry yeast in a recipe.

• To sponge the yeast: Place the quantity

of fresh compressed yeast in the
quantity of (warmed) water from the
recipe together with 1 teaspoon sugar
and 1 teaspoon flour into a clean glass
bowl, stir to dissolve and cover with
plastic wrap. Allow to stand in a warm
area (85ºF/30ºC) for about 30 minutes
or until the mixture starts to bubble
and froth. This mixture should be used
without delay.

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HINTS & TIPS HINTS & TIPS

WARM AREA FOR RISING

• Yeast, either when sponging or in the

dough, requires warmth to rise.

• To create a warm area for dough to rise,

place baking tray over a bowl of fairly
warm water, place prepared dough item
on baking tray, cover loosely with lightly
greased thicker-style plastic wrap or a
tea towel. Ensure kitchen is warm and
free of drafts. Allow the dough to rise
until doubled in size.

• Alternatively, place the dough into a

greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap
and place in an oven. Fill a medium/
large bowl with hot water and place
next to the dough. Close the oven door
and allow to rise. The heat and moisture
creates and ideal environment to proof
the dough.

FOR BETTER BAKING

• Check the ingredients and read the

recipe before starting to bake.

• Weigh and measure ingredients correctly.

• Variations may occur in raw ingredients

used so adjust other ingredients and
baking times if required.

• Preheat oven before starting recipe

preparation, this will ensure the
correct temperature is achieved
before baking starts.

• Temperatures and cooking times may vary

with some ovens so adjust accordingly. If
using a fan forced oven (convection oven)
reduce the temperatures in the recipes by
20°F (10°C).

• When mixing, start the mixer at a

lower speed then gradually increase to
the recommended speed in the recipe
especially when adding dry ingredients.

• Ensure wire whip and mixing bowl are

clean and free of fats when whipping
egg whites as these will impede aeration.

• Instead of greasing baking pans or trays,

line with baking paper or parchment
paper where appropriate. However, a
little light greasing in pans will keep the
paper in place.

• Pre-warm a measuring spoon in hot

water for easy measuring of golden
syrup or honey.

• Butter should be softened at room

temperature to make creaming butter
and sugar easier.

• Keep surfaces and ingredients chilled

when making, handling or rolling out
pastry. Butter for pastry making should
be kept refrigerated.

• Avoid stretching pastry when rolling

out as it will shrink when baking. Use
light, even strokes in one direction and
avoid pressing down hard on the rolling
pin. Where possible, rest pastry in the
refrigerator before baking.

• Eggs should be at room temperature

to give better volume when whipping.
Break eggs individually into another
container before adding to other
ingredients to avoid potential spoilage.

• Separate egg whites carefully to avoid

inclusion of egg yolks. Egg yolks contain
fat and will prevent successful whipping
of egg whites.

• Rinse beaten egg residue from wire whip

and mixing bowl or other utensils with
cold water immediately after use. Using
hot water will set the egg and make
removal difficult.

• Test if cakes are cooked at the end of

baking time by touching the top lightly,
the cake will spring back if cooked. A fine
skewer or toothpick can also be inserted
carefully into the center of the cake, if it
comes out clean the cake is cooked.

• For crisper results when baking cookies,

remove the baking trays from the oven
and place directly onto wire racks. Move
the cookies slightly away from their
baked position on the trays and cool
completely before removing.

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THE VITAL INGREDIENTS

THE VITAL INGREDIENTS

for your Breville product

FOR BREAD MAKING

Flour is the most important ingredient used
for bread making. It provides food for the
yeast and gives structure to the loaf. When
mixed with liquid, the protein in the flour
starts to form gluten. Gluten is a network of
elastic strands that interlock to trap the gases
produced by yeast. This process increases as
the dough continues kneading and provides
the structure required to produce the weight
and shape of the baked bread.

White wheat flour (known as baker’s or
bread flour) or plain flour may be used. Plain
flour is most readily available, however,
best results are obtained from flour with at
least 11% protein content. For this reason,
the recipes in this book requiring bread
flour have been made with flour with 11%
protein content. This is normally indicated
on the packaging. Do not sift the flour or use
self-raising flour for bread making unless
indicated in the recipe.

NOTE

When using a low-protein, plain, stone
ground or wholemeal flour the quality
of the bread can be improved by
adding gluten flour.

BAKER’S OR BREAD FLOUR

There are several brands of baker’s or bread
flour available nationally. It is a high protein,
white bread flour, with 11% protein.

Wholemeal wheat flour contains the bran,
germ and flour of the wheat grain. Although
breads baked with this type of flour will
be higher in fiber, the loaf may be heavier
in texture. Lighter textured bread can be
achieved by replacing 1 cup of wholemeal
flour with white bread flour.

Rye flour, popular for bread making, is low
in protein so it is essential to combine rye
flour with bread flour to make the bread rise
successfully. Rye flour is traditionally used
to make the heavy, dense Pumpernickel and
Black Breads.

Gluten flour is made by extracting the
gluten portion from the wheat grain. Adding
gluten flour can improve the structure and
quality of bread when using low-protein,
plain, stone ground and whole meal flour.

Bread improvers are available in speciality
stores. The ingredients in a bread improver
are usually a food acid such as ascorbic acid
(Vitamin C) and other enzymes (amylases)
extracted from wheat flours. Adding a
bread improver will help strengthen the
dough resulting in a loaf that is higher in
volume, softer in texture, more stable and
has improved keeping qualities. A simple
bread improver can be a crushed unflavored
vitamin C tablet added to the dry ingredients.

Sugar provides sweetness and flavor,
browns the crust and produces food for
the yeast. White sugar, brown sugar, honey
and golden syrup are all suitable to use.
When using honey or golden syrup it must
be counted as additional liquid. We have
successfully tested granular Splenda brand
low calorie sweetener as a sugar substitute.

Powdered milk and milk products enhance
the flavor and increase the nutritional value
of bread. Powdered milk is convenient and
easy to use (store in an airtight container in
the refrigerator).

Low fat or skim milk powder can be used
with good results. Soy milk powder can also
be used but produces a denser loaf. Fresh
milk should not be substituted unless stated
in the recipe.

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THE VITAL INGREDIENTSTHE VITAL INGREDIENTS

Salt is an important ingredient in bread

making. In the dough, salt increases water
absorption, improves kneading, strengthens the
gluten development and controls fermentation
of the yeast which results in improved loaf
shape, crumb structure, crust color, flavor and
keeping qualities. As salt inhibits the rising of
bread, be accurate when measuring.

Fat adds flavor and retains the moisture.
Vegetable oils such as safflower, sunflower,
canola, etc., can be used. Butter or margarine
can be substituted for oil in recipes but may
give a yellow colored crumb.

Yeast is used as the raising agent for breads
and requires liquid, sugar and warmth to
grow and rise. Dried yeast has been used in
the recipes in this instruction book where
appropriate. Before using dried yeast always
check best before dates, as stale yeast will
prevent the bread from rising.

Water is used in most bread recipes. If
using water in cold climates or from the
refrigerator, allow water to come to room
temperature. Extremes of hot or cold water
will prevent the yeast activating.

Eggs can be used in some bread recipes
and provide liquid, aid rising and increase
the nutritional value of the bread. They add
flavor and softness to the crumb and are
usually used in sweeter types of bread.

Other ingredients such as fruit, nuts,
chocolate chips, etc., required to remain
whole in the baked bread, should be
suspended in the dough. These ingredients
should be gradually added during kneading
and before the dough rises for the first time.

FOR CAKE AND PASTRY MAKING

Flour, such as plain, self raising and

wholemeal, used for cake and pastry making
should be lower in protein (gluten) than
flour used for bread making.

Plain flour has a lower protein (gluten)
content and gives baked products, such
as cakes, muffins, pastries, scones and
pancakes, a softer texture.

Self–rising flour is a blend of plain flour and
raising agents such as baking powder. Self
raising flour can be used in recipes to replace
plain flour and baking powder. To make 1 cup
self-raising flour sift together 1 cup plain flour
and 2 teaspoons baking powder.

Wholemeal flour contains more parts of the
whole wheat grain — flour, bran and wheat
germ — and can be used in muffins, breads
and pie cases but will have a denser texture.

Corn flour is made from maize (corn) and is
used in some baked products to give a finer
texture and can also be used as a starch to
thicken sauces and desserts.

Rice flour is derived from rice and is used to
give a finer texture in baked products such
as shortbread biscuits.

Baking powder is a mixture of cream of
tartar and bicarbonate of soda and is used as
a raising agent in baking.

Bicarbonate of soda also known as baking
soda is an ingredient in baking powder and
can be used as an additional raising agent or
to darken some baked products.

Butter will give particular flavor and soft
texture to baked products. Margarine can
replace butter to give a similar result. Oil
can be used in some baking to replace butter
but will give texture and flavor differences —
use only ¾ of the amount of butter.

Eggs should be at room temperature to give
better volume when making cakes and sponges.

Milk should be full cream unless specified.
Light, low fat or skim milk can be used but
will give texture and flavor differences.

Sugar (white crystal sugar) is used to give
flavor, texture and color to baked products.
Caster sugar or ultra-fine bakers sugar
is often used in baking as it is easier to
dissolve when creaming butter and sugar.
Brown sugar is also easy to dissolve and can
be used to give a different flavor and texture.
The large crystals of raw sugar are slower
to dissolve and can be suitable for baked
products such as muffins.

MIXTURE MIXING TASK APPROX. MIXING TIME

Butter & Sugar Creaming 3-4 minutes (or until mixture is

Pastry Combining/rubbing butter &

Cake, muffin beater Incorporating wet and

Biscuits & cookie mixtures Incorporating wet and

Thin/light batters
(ie. Pancakes)

Icing Incorporating wet and

Frosting Creaming butter

ISSUE TIP

Choice of attachments Use the beater for all mixing tasks. Use the whisk for all whipping

Speed settings Use the mixing guide to select a suitable mixing speed when

Mixing Mix for the recommended time in the recipe — avoid over mixing.

Egg whites Be sure the whisk and bowl are completely clean and dry

Bread dough Add liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients. Use FOLD/KNEAD

flour for pastry or crumble
The addition of liquid

ingredients to form
pastry dough

dry ingredients

dry ingredients

Incorporating wet and
dry ingredients

dry ingredients

Combining icing sugar, butter
& liquid ingredients

or aeration tasks. Use dough hook only for kneading bread dough.

preparing recipes. Begin mixing at lowest speed then increase to
higher speed to prevent splattering.

Should an object such as a spoon or spatula fall into the bowl
while mixing, immediately turn the mixer off, unplug at the power
outlet and remove the object.

before use — a small amount of fat or egg yolk will affect
whipping performance.

setting to knead ingredients into a dough ball. DO NOT place
hands near dough hook when mixer is operating.

light and creamy)

50-60 seconds (or until
ingredients resemble
course breadcrumbs

20-30 seconds
(or until ingredients have just
come together)

30-40 seconds (or until all
ingredients are combined)

30-40 seconds (or until all
ingredients are well combined)

40-50 seconds (or until all
icing is smooth)

30-40 seconds (or until all
ingredients are combined)

1-2 minutes (or until butter is
smooth & creamy)

50-60 seconds (or until
mixture is light and fluffy)

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MEASURING AND WEIGHING

MEASURING AND

WEIGHING

Care should be taken when weighing and
measuring ingredients to achieve accuracy
and consistency. Recipes in this instruction
book have been developed using Imperial
and Metric weights and measurements.

US METRIC MEASUREMENTS ml

1 teaspoon
1 tablespoon
1 cup

5
15
240

METRIC WEIGHING SCALES

For consistent results it is recommended
that a metric kitchen scale be used to weigh
as they provide greater accuracy than
measuring cups.

Tare (zero) the scales with the container
in the position then spoon or pour the
ingredients in until the desired weight
is achieved.

THERMOSTAT SETTINGS
DESCRIPTION OF OVEN TEMPERATURES

Very Slow 120 250 120 250

MEASURING CUPS AND SPOONS

If using graduated measuring cups, it is
important to spoon the dry ingredients
loosely into the required cup. Do not tap
the cup on the counter-top or pack the
ingredients into the cup unless otherwise
directed. Level the top of the cup with a
knife. When using graduated measuring
spoons, level the top of the spoon with a
straight edged knife or spatula.

METRIC LIQUID MEASURING CUPS

If using a graduated, measuring cup, place
cup on a flat surface and check for accuracy
at eye level.

NOTE

In general, water weighs the same in
grams as it measures in milliliters.

ELECTRIC OVENS

°C °F

GAS OVENS

°C °F

Slow 150 300 150 300

Moderately slow 170 325 160 325

Moderate 180 350 180 350

Moderately hot 200 400 190 375

Hot 220 425 200 400

Very Hot 230 450 230 450

NOTE

If using fan forced (convection) ovens
be sure to turn the temperature down
by 15-20°. Also check the recipes at the
back of this book.

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