Breville BEW300BLK Instruction Handbook

HealthSmart® Wok

Instructions

BEW300

Contents

Page

Introduction 3

Breville recommends safety first 4

Know your Breville Wok 6

Operating your Breville Wok 8

Care and Cleaning 9

Cooking Techniques 12

Stir Frying 12

Steaming 13

Shallow Frying 14

Slow Cooking 14

Preparation Techniques 15

Special Ingredients 16

Recipes R1

Congratulations

on the purchase of your new Breville HealthSmart™ Wok

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 YOUR BREVILLE WOK

Carefully read all instructions before

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operating the appliance and save for future reference.

Remove and safely discard any packaging

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material and promotional labels before using the appliance for the first time.

To eliminate a choking hazard for young

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

Do not place the appliance near the edge

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of a table, counter or bench top during operation. Ensure the surface is level, clean and free of water.

Do not use the Wok on a sink drain board.

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Do not place this appliance on or near a

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

Keep the appliance clear of walls, curtains

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and other heat sensitive materials. Minimum 20cm distance. Provide adequate space above and on all sides for air circulation around the Wok.

On surfaces where heat may cause a

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problem, an insulating mat is recommended.

Always ensure the Wok is properly

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

Always insert the Temperature Control Probe

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into the appliance first, then insert power plug into the power outlet.

Do not use any other temperature control

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probe or connector. The Wok must be used with the Temperature Control Probe provided.

The appliance is not intended to be operated

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by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.

Ensure the Wok is completely dry and free of

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water before adding any oil. When shallow frying, ensure water does not come in contact with hot oil as this will cause the oil to bubble and splatter.

Always add the required amount of oil to the

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Wok before switching the power on at the power outlet.

Avoid the use of extension cords. Serious

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hot oil burns may result from a Wok being pulled off a bench top. Do not allow the cord to hand over the edge of a bench top where it may be grabbed by children, or become entangled by the user. Never leave the Wok unattended while in use.

Do not leave the appliance where children

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can touch hot surfaces, power cord or any other part of the Wok.

Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles.

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Allow the temperature control probe to cool before removing from the Wok.

Do not use metal utensils. Use suitable sized

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heat-proof plastic or wooden utensils to stir or remove food.

Extreme caution must be used when using

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the Wok for shallow frying or when filled with other liquids. Do not move the Wok during cooking and allow it to cool before removing oil used for shallow frying.

Always lift the lid away from you, when

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removing from Wok, to avoid steam escaping from under the lid.

Do not place anything on top of the Wok

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when the lid is in position, when in use and when stored.

Breville recommends safety first continued

Always turn the temperature control probe

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to ‘MIN’, switch the power off at the power outlet and remove the power plug then allow the Wok, lid and the temperature control probe to cool before attempting to move the appliance, when the appliance is not in use and before disassembling, assembling, cleaning and storing.

Do not use harsh abrasives, caustic cleaners

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or oven cleaners when cleaning this appliance.

Keep the Wok clean. Follow the cleaning

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instructions provided in this book.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

Fully unwind the power cord before use.

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Do not let the power cord hang over the edge

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of the table, counter or bench top, touch hot surfaces or become knotted.

To protect against shock, do not immerse

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

This appliance is not intended for use by

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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.

Do not leave the appliance unattended when

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in use.

Children should be supervise to ensure that

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they don’t play with the appliance.

This appliance is for household use only.

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

It is recommended to regularly inspect the

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appliance. Do not use the appliance if the power cord, plug or appliance becomes

damaged in any way. Return the entire appliance to the nearest authorized Breville Service Centre for examination and/or repair.

Any maintenance other than cleaning should

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be performed at an authorised Breville Service Centre.

The installation of a residual current device

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(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.

Know your Breville Wok

2200 Watt Die-cast Butterﬂy

The butterﬂy shaped element in your Breville Wok creates a heat zone over the entire Wok surface. The construction of the Wok bowl is designed to retain even heat and save energy.

Non-Stick Cooking Surface

Your Breville Wok features a non-stick cooking surface ensuring that foods will not stick and less oil can be used while cooking. Regular high heat cooking may discolour the non-stick surface; this is normal and will not affect the performance of the non-stick coating. Only suitable heat-resistant plastic or wooden utensils should be used to avoid the surface being scratched.

Quick Release Removable Base

Your Breville Wok has a Quick Release Removable Base for easy cleaning. This allows the Wok bowl to ﬁt easily into the dishwasher or sink. The Quick Release Removable Wok Base is not dishwasher safe (see page 9).

Setting Function Heat Setting Guide

MIN - 4 Keep food warm, slow cooking sauces,

Low heat/slow cook

very slow simmering

5-6

Curries, casseroles, pasta, rice, browning

Medium heat

nuts, steaming foods

7 - HIGH SEAR Shallow frying, sealing meat, stir frying High heat

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Cook ‘n’ Look Glass Lid with adjustable steam vent

With the Cook ’n’ Look Glass Lid in position, the Breville Wok can be used for making curries and casseroles. Use the Adjustable Steam Vent located under the handle to release excess steam build up during slow cooking or to reduce liquids. Note: Recipes using the lid have the vent closed unless otherwise stated in recipe.

Removable Temperature Control Probe

The Temperature Control Probe Dial has 10 heat settings for accurate heat control. The thermostat light on the probe switches off automatically when the heat setting temperature is reached and will cycle on and off during cooking, maintaining the heat setting temperature selected. The numbers on the Temperature Control Probe Dial represent the heat setting temperatures approximately (shown below).

Heat Setting Guides given are a guide only and may require adjustment to suit various foods and individual tastes.

WARNING: NEVER IMMERSE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL PROBE OR POWER CORD IN WATER OR

ANY OTHER LIQUID.

Operating your Breville Wok

Before first use

Remove and safely discard any promotional packaging material and labels from the Wok.

Quick Release Removable Base can be removed for easy cleaning (see page 10).

Wash the Wok bowl, base and lid in hot soapy water. Rinse and thoroughly dry. The

Do not immerse the power cord and/or Temperature Control Probe in water or any other liquid.

Before inserting the Temperature Control Probe into the Wok socket ensure the interior of the socket is completely dry. To do this, shake out excess water then wipe the interior of the socket with a dry cloth.

Operating the Breville Wok

Position the Wok on the Quick Release

Removable Base, ensuring the Wok is firmly located on the base tray and the base is locked into position.

Insert the Temperature Control Probe into

the socket at the side of the Wok. Always insert the Temperature Control Probe into the appliance first, then insert the power plug into the power outlet.

Insert the power plug into a 230/240V power outlet and switch on.

Turn the Temperature Control Probe Dial

to Setting HIGH SEAR and allow the Wok to preheat for approximately 5 minutes. The thermostat light will illuminate as it is aligned with the selected setting indicating the Wok is heating.’

When the Wok has reached the selected

heat setting temperature the thermostat light will go out. The Wok is now ready for use. The thermostat light will cycle on and off throughout cooking as the heat setting temperature is maintained by the thermostat.

Add food as directed in the recipes. Do not

leave plastic cooking utensils in contact with the Wok while cooking.

When cooking has finished, turn the

Temperature Control Probe Dial to the ‘MIN’ position on dial, before switching off at the power outlet. Unplug the power cord from power outlet and leave the Temperature Control Probe inserted in the appliance until cool.

WARNING: NEVER OPERATE THE WOK WITHOUT THE QUICK RELEASE REMOVABLE BASE CORRECTLY POSITIONED.

The Wok must be used with the Temperature Control Probe provided. Do not use any other temperature control probe or connector.

When stir frying or when a high heat is required, set the Temperature Control Probe Dial to Setting HIGH SEAR and allow thermostat light to cycle on and off several times. This will allow the cooking surface to adjust to a more accurate cooking temperature.

Never place oil or food into a cold Wok while it is heating, this will give a poor cooking result. Allow the correct temperature to be reached before adding food.

WARNING: THE WOK GETS VERY HOT DURING USE, ALLOW ALL PARTS TO COOL BEFORE MOVING, DISMANTLING, CLEANING OR STORING.

Care, Cleaning and Storage

Before cleaning, turn the Temperature

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Control Probe Dial to MIN, switch the Wok off at the power outlet and unplug from the power outlet.

Allow the Wok to cool completely before

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cleaning.

Remove the Temperature Control Probe from

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the socket of the appliance.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL PROBE

Cleaning:

If cleaning the Temperature Control Probe and power cord is necessary, wipe with a slightly damp cloth and dry thoroughly.

Do not immerse the power cord, power plug or Temperature Control Probe in water or any other liquid.

Storage:

Store the Temperature Control Probe carefully. Do not knock or drop the probe as this can cause damage. If damage is suspected, return the entire appliance including the Temperature Control Probe to your nearest Breville Service Centre for inspection and/or repair.

For convenient storage of the Temperature Control Probe, line the Wok bowl with two sheets of kitchen paper and place the probe on the kitchen paper. This will ensure the probe and plug do not scratch the non-stick surface.

WARNING: THE WOK GETS VERY HOT DURING USE, ALLOW ALL PARTS TO COOL BEFORE MOVING, DISMANTLING, CLEANING OR STORING.

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NON-STICK SURFACE

Cooking on a non-stick surface minimises the need for oil, food does not stick and cleaning is easier. Any discolouration that may occur will only detract from the appearance of the Wok and will not affect the cooking performance. Do not use sharp objects or cut food inside the Wok. Breville will not be liable for damage to the non-stick coating where metal utensils have been used. Use suitable heat proof plastic or wooden utensils.

Cleaning:

When cleaning the non-stick surface and exterior of the Wok do not use metal (or other abrasive) scourers. Wash in hot soapy water. Remove stubborn spots with a plastic washing pad or nylon washing brush. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Storage:

Do not store any sharp or metal objects on the non-stick surface.

QUICK RELEASE REMOVABLE BASE

Your Breville Wok has a Quick Release Removable Base for easy cleaning. The Wok bowl is dishwasher safe. The removable Wok base is not dishwasher safe and should be wiped over with a damp cloth, or washed in warm soapy water, rinsed and dried thoroughly.

To remove the base for cleaning

Turn the Wok upside down (as illustrated

below). Turn the knob in the centre of the base anti-clockwise to release, as shown by the arrow.

Lift the base from the Wok, lifting over the

Temperature Control Probe socket.

The Quick Release Removable Base may

be wiped clean or washed with warm soapy water, rinsed then dried thoroughly. The Quick Release Removable Base is not dishwasher safe - only the Wok bowl is dishwasher safe. Ensure the removable Wok base is completely dry before re-attaching to the Wok bowl.

Care, Cleaning and Storage continued

Reposition base to Wok, push down on the

quick release knob and turn clockwise to lock.

Storage:

The Quick Release Removable Base should be completely assembled on the Wok bowl before storing.

WARNING: THE WOK SHOULD NEVER BE OPERATED WITHOUT THE WOK AND BASE COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED WITH THE BASE LOCKED INTO POSITION.

COOK ‘N’ LOOK GLASS LID

Wash the glass lid in warm soapy water using a soft cloth, rinse and dry thoroughly. The glass lid is dishwasher safe.

Take care when the glass lid is hot. Do not place hot lid under cold water or on cold surfaces. This may cause the lid to break.

WARNING: THE GLASS LID HAS BEEN

SPECIALLY TREATED TO MAKE IT STRONGER, MORE DURABLE AND SAFER THAN ORDINARY GLASS. HOWEVER IT IS NOT UNBREAKABLE. IF DROPPED OR STRUCK EXTREMELY HARD, IT MAY BREAK OR WEAKEN, AND COULD AT A LATER TIME, SHATTER INTO MANY SMALL PIECES WITHOUT APPARENT CAUSE.

Dishwasher safe

Your Wok bowl is dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. Both the Wok bowl and lid may be placed in the dishwasher. The removable Wok base and Temperature Control Probe should not be placed on the dishwasher.

Cooking Techniques

Stir frying

Stir frying should be carried out using a high heat setting. Recommend to use Temperature Control Probe setting 8 to HIGH SEAR for stir frying meat and use setting 8 for vegetables and seafood.

Stir frying is an energy efficient and healthy way of cooking foods. The benefit of this method is its speed and the flavour result. The non-stick cooking surface on your Wok also means that less oil is required for cooking. The cooking action for stir frying is a continual tossing motion to ensure the food is evenly exposed to the heat and cooks quickly and evenly in a couple of minutes.

To stir fry foods, follow the following procedure:

Preheat the Wok before adding any

ingredients; allow the thermostat light to cycle ‘on’ and ‘off’ several times. This will allow the Wok to reach an even high temperature.

Stir frying is a dry heat cooking method and

is suited to tender cuts of meat. Quickly stir and toss the food to be cooked in batches.

Avoid over cooking. Timing is a key factor

when stir frying as over cooking will give a tough, dry result. Cooking times depend on the size and thickness of the cut of meat, chicken, etc. as the larger the cut the more time is needed.

Recommended cuts for stir frying

Beef: lean beef strips prepared from rump, sirloin, rib eye and fillet.

Chicken: lean chicken strips prepared from breast fillets, tenderloins, thigh fillets.

Lamb: lean lamb strips prepared from fillet, lamb leg steaks, round or topside mini roasts and loin.

Pork: lean pork strips prepared from leg, butterfly or medallion steaks or fillet

Veal: eye of loin, fillet, round, rump or topside.

Stir fry tips

Buy meat strips from your butcher or

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supermarket, or prepare meat strips from recommended cuts by removing any fat and slicing thinly across the grain (across direction of meat fibres).

Slicing across the grain optimises

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tenderness. Cut into very thin strips, approximately 5 to 6cm in length. Partially freeze meat (approximately 30 minutes) to make slicing easier. Ensure meat strips are fully defrosted before cooking

Stir fry meat strips in small batches (approx

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200 - 300g) to stop meat releasing juice and ‘stewing’, avoiding tougher meat results.

When adding meat strips to the Wok, the

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strips should sizzle on the non-stick surface.

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Stir fry meat strips for 1 - 2 minutes. Any longer cooking may toughen meat.

Remove each batch when cooked and allow

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Wok to reheat before stir frying the next batch. By cooking in small batches the heat of the Wok remains constant, ensuring the meat does not release juices and toughen.

A small amount of oil can be mixed through

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the meat strips before adding to the Wok, together with any other flavouring such as garlic, ginger and chilli. A little sesame oil can also add flavour. Mixing the meat with the oil rather than heating the oil separately in the Wok eliminates using too much oil.

Drain thin marinades from meat strips before

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stir frying to prevent stewing and splatter.

Peanut oil is traditionally used for stir fry

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Asian style dishes. However other oils such as vegetable, canola and light olive may be used.

Do not over fill the Wok. If necessary cook in

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batches and reheat at the end of stir frying. If using this method remember to under cook slightly to not overcook the end result.

Serve stir fried foods immediately to retain

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their crisp texture.

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