Breville BFS600XL User Manual
Food Steamer / Cuiseur à vapeur
Instruction Booklet Livret d’instructions
BFS600XL
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2
CONGRATULATIONS
on the purchase of your new Breville Digital Food Steamer
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CONTENTS
4 Breville Recommends Safety First
6 Know Your Breville
Digital Food Steamer
8 Operating Your Breville
Digital Food Steamer
14 Care and Cleaning
16 Steaming Guide
24 Recipes
38 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. In addition we ask that you exercise a
degree of care when using any electrical appliance and adhere to the following precautions:
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Carefully read all instructions before •
operating the appliance and retain for
future reference.
Remove any packaging material and •
promotional labels before using the food
steamer for the first time.
To eliminate a potential choking hazard •
for young children, remove and safely
discard the protective cover fitted
over the pins of the power plug when
unpacking appliance for the first time.
Do not place the food steamer near •
the edge of a table, counter or bench top
during operation. Ensure that the
surface is level, clean and free of water.
Do not place this appliance on or near a •
hot gas or electric burner, or where it
could touch a heated oven.
Do not place any part of the food •
steamer in a gas, electric or microwave
oven or on a hot gas or electric burner.
Keep food steamer clear of walls, •
curtains and other heat or steam
sensitive materials. Minimum 1ft distance.
Do not use food steamer on metal •
surfaces, for example, a sink drain board.
Always ensure the food steamer is •
properly assembled before use. Follow
the instructions provided in this book.
The appliance is not intended to be •
operated by means of an external timer
or separate remote control system.
Do not put any food or liquid other •
than water into the water reservoir in
the steamer base. Only the steam
baskets and rice/sauce cooking bowl
are designed to cook food.
Do not leave the appliance unattended •
when in use.
Do not move the food steamer •
during operation.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the •
handles to remove the lid, steamer
baskets and rice/sauce cooking bowl.
Take care to avoid any steam escaping
from the steam outlet holes on the
steamer lid. Use dry oven mitts to
protect hands.
Always lift the lid away from you, •
when removing from steamer basket,
to avoid steam escaping from under
the lid. Carefully lift and remove the
steamer baskets and rice/sauce cooking
bowl by the handles to avoid scalding
from escaping steam. Use dry oven mitts
to protect hands.
Always ensure the food steamer’s power •
plug is removed from the power outlet
before attempting to move the appliance,
when the appliance is not in use and
before cleaning or storing. Allow the
steamer base and removable drip tray to
cool before disassembling for cleaning
and discarding liquid.
To disconnect, turn any controls to “off”, •
then remove plug from wall outlet.
Do not use harsh abrasives or caustic •
cleaners when cleaning this appliance.
Keep the appliance clean. Follow the •
care and cleaning instructions provided
in this book (Page 15).
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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR ALL
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
Fully unwind the cord before use.•
Do not let the cord hang over the edge •
of a table or counter, touch hot surfaces
or become knotted
To protect against electric shock, do not •
immerse the power cord, power plug
or food steamer base in water or any
other liquid.
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.
Children should be supervised to ensure •
that they do not play with the appliance.
Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
This appliance is intended 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.
It is recommended to regularly inspect •
the appliance. Do not use the appliance
if power supply cord, plug or appliance
becomes damaged in any way. Return
the entire appliance to the nearest
authorized Breville Service Center for
examination and/or repair.
Any maintenance other than cleaning •
should be performed at an authorized
Breville Service Center.
The use of accessory attachments not •
recommended by Breville may result in fire.
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.
Longer detachable power-supply cords or
extension cords are available and may be
used if care is exercised in their use. 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
3. the extension cord must include a 3-prong
grounding plug.
TO ENSURE CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK,
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CONNECT TO PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLETS ONLY.
DO NOT OPERATE THE FOOD STEAMER ON AN INCLINED SURFACE.
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DO NOT MOVE THE FOOD STEAMER WHILE IT IS OPERATING.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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KNOW
your Breville Digital Food Steamer
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KNOW YOUR BREVILLE DIGITAL FOOD STEAMER
Steamer Lid
Ergonomic
handles for easy
lifting
Steamer base
with water
reservoir
33.5oz (1L) MAX,
11.5oz (350ml) MIN
Non-slip feet
Rice/sauce cooking bowl
Capacity 1 ½ cups uncooked white rice,
4 ½ cups cooked white rice.
3 stackable steamer
baskets with
removable bases for
cooking versatility
Removable drip tray
with side handles
Easy to collect juices and
fats during steaming
Water level indicator
Combined with
pull out spout
SET button
Press once for
Steaming Timer
selection
Press twice for
Preset Timer
selection.
FEATURES NOT SHOWN:
Removable filter plug
Basket divider – separated food in the basket
Steamer baskets are marked –, =, on handles for easy stacking.
Steaming baskets have removable bases.
Hour/Min buttons
Press to select time for
Steaming and Preset
Control Panel –
LCD Screen
On/Off
indicator light
POWER button
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OPERATING
your Breville Digital Food Steamer
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OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE DIGITAL FOOD STEAMER
Before first use
Remove any packaging material and
promotional labels from the food steamer.
Wash the lid, steamer baskets, rice/sauce
cooking bowl, drip tray, steam diffuser
and filter plug in warm soapy water, rinse
and dry thoroughly, also wipe the inside of
the water reservoir, before using the food
steamer for the first time.
DO NOT IMMERSE THE POWER
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CORD OR STEAMER BASE IN WATER
OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
Operation of your Food Steamer
Step 1
Remove the lid, steamer baskets and drip
tray from the steamer base and ensure
the filter plug is correctly positioned in the
water reservoir.
Step 2
Pour sufficient clean, tap water, up to 1
liter (33.8 oz), into the water reservoir of the
steamer base and ensure the maximum
MAX level on the water window is not
exceeded. Also ensure the water level does
not fall below the minimum MIN level during
operation. If cooking for long periods of
time, allow the water to reach the MIN level,
then add extra water to align with the
TOP-UP level on the water window. This
may need to be repeated when steaming
for extended periods of time.
Do not refill past the TOP-UP line when
the food steamer is in operation. The
extra water can be poured into the water
reservoir through the pull-out water spout
on the right-hand side of the steamer base.
For easy access, ensure the water spout
is in the pull-out position during steaming
(See Figure 1).
Fig.1
Step 3
Correctly position the drip tray into place
on top of the steamer base by ensuring the
indent (on one long side of the drip tray)
fits over control panel mechanism in water
re ser voir.
Step 4
Steamer baskets are numbered –, =,
on the steamer basket handle for easy
stacking. Prepare the food steamer and
food as follows:
One layer cooking:
Insert steamer basket (–) into position on •
top of the drip tray
Place the food into steamer basket (–) •
Cover with lid.•
Two layer cooking:
Insert steamer basket (–) into position on •
top of the drip tray
Place the food into steamer basket (–) •
Insert steamer basket (=) into position on •
top of steamer basket (–)
Place second layer of food into steamer •
basket (=)
Cover with lid•
NOTE:
Ensure the steamer baskets, drip tray
and lid are correctly assembled before
steaming commences.
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OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE DIGITAL FOOD STEAMER
Three layer cooking:
Insert steamer basket (–) into position on •
top of the drip tray
Place the food into steamer basket (–) •
Insert steamer basket (=) into position on
top of steamer basket (–)
Place second layer of food into steamer •
basket (=)
Insert steamer basket ( ) into position •
on top of steamer basket (=)
Place third layer of food into steamer •
basket ( )
Cover with lid•
NOTE:
Always use the drip tray when steaming.
Step 5
Insert power plug into a 120V power outlet
and switch on.
Steaming function
To select a Steaming function, press set
once. The steamer is already preset to
steam for 20 minutes:
To begin steaming:
1. Press POWER button on control panel
and LCD screen will show the time
as 00:00.
2. Press SET button once on control panel
and LCD screen time changes to 00:20
with STEAMER flashing in top
right hand corner.
3. After approx 10 seconds, the word
STEAMER stops flashing, the timer colon
starts flashing and the red light above
power button illuminates, hence heating
commences and the time starts counting
down in 1 minute increments. Steaming
commences within 30 seconds and will
continue for 20 minutes.
To adjust steaming time
1. Press POWER button on control panel
and LCD screen will show the time
as 00:00.
2. Press SET button once on control panel
and LCD screen time changes to 00:20
with STEAMER flashing in top
right hand corner.
3. Immediately press the HOURS or MIN
button and continue pressing until the
required time is reached. Steaming can
be set from 1 minute to 1 hour and
59 minutes.
4. After approx 10 seconds, the word
STEAMER stops flashing, the timer colon
starts flashing and the red light above
power button illuminates, hence heating
commences and the time starts counting
down in 1 minute increments. Steaming
commences within 30 seconds.
NOTE:
If a lesser time than 20 min is desired,
continue pressing the MIN button until the
timer reverts to 00:00 then continue until
desired time is reached.
Keep Warm setting
At the end of steaming, five beeps will
sound and the time on the LCD screen
shows 00:00 with KEEP WARM written
underneath. The time on the LCD screen
will then start to count up in 1-minute
increments (for up to 1 hour). The food
steamer will cycle on and off during this
time to maintain an even temperature.
However, it is not recommended to use
Keep Warm for extended periods of time as
food will deteriorate.
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OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE DIGITAL FOOD STEAMER
Preset Timer
The Preset Timer function can be used
along with the Steaming function. Set your
desired Preset Time, and upon completion
of the countdown, the Steaming function
will commence.
To select the Preset Timer function together
with a Steaming function as described,
press the SET button on the control
panel twice and the LCD screen time will
change to 00:00 with TIMER flashing in
top left-hand corner. Immediately press the
HOURS and/or MIN button and continue
pressing until the required time is reached.
The preset time can be set from 1 minute
to 12 hours and 59 minutes.
Instant steam
The instant steam function enables steam
to be produced within 30 seconds.
Step 1
Press the POWER button at any time
to stop the STEAMER, KEEP WARM or
PRESET TIMER functions.
Step 2
Allow the steamer to stop producing steam
for a few seconds, and then dismantle the
steamer baskets to remove the cooked
food, taking care as lid, steamer baskets,
rice/sauce cooking bowl, steam and water
condensation will be very hot. Allow the
steamer base and drip tray to cool before
dismantling and discarding liquid.
DO NOT STEAM LARGER PIECES OF
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MEAT OR FISH, ESPECIALLY FOODS
WITH HIGH FAT CONTENT AS THIS
MAY CAUSE THE DRIP TRAY TO
OVERFLOW.
Step 3
Unplug the power cord from the power
outlet. Allow the food steamer to cool
before dismantling and cleaning.
NOTE:
Denser foods or foods that take longer
to cook should be placed in the lower
steamer basket as this gets a higher
concentration of steam.
However, foods such as meat or chicken
should be placed in the lower steamer
basket to avoid juices dripping onto foods
below. Place lighter foods, such as leafy
vegetables, in the upper steaming basket.
NOTE:
Avoid unnecessary removal of the lid and
steamer baskets during cooking, as steam
surrounding the food will escape.
ALWAYS TAKE CARE WHEN LIFTING
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THE LID, STEAMER BASKETS AND
RICE/SAUCE COKING BOWL AND
DRIP TRAY AS THE STEAM AND
WATER CONDENSATION CAN CAUSE
SCALDING . USE DRY OVEN MITTS TO
PROTECT HANDS. ALWAYS ALLOW
THE STEAMER BASE AND DRIP TRAY
TO COOL BEFORE DISMANTLING
AND DISCARDING LIQUID.
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OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE DIGITAL FOOD STEAMER
Steamer baskets
The food steamer comes with three
steamer baskets that can be stacked on
top of each other (See Figure 2), or used
with two baskets or with just one basket.
(See Figure 3).
Fig.2
When using the three steamer baskets
at the same time, the smaller basket has
symbols (–) marked on handles and must
be placed on the bottom. The steamer
basket with the symbols marked (=) on the
handles is to be placed in the middle and
the larger steamer basket with the symbols
( ) marked on the handles is to be placed
on the top.
The three steamer baskets have removable
bases.
The three steamer baskets can be used
as egg cooking trays. The base of each
steamer basket has six indents for standing
eggs upright for cooking. Eggs should be
pierced once through shell before cooking.
Rice/sauce cooking bowl
Use the rice/ sauce cooking bowl to cook
rice or sauces by following the steaming
charts and recipes provided in this book.
The rice/sauce cooking bowl should be
inserted into the (
) steaming basket then
covered with the lid. (See Figure 4).
Do not insert the rice/sauce cooking bowl
into a lower steamer basket (when stacking
two or three steamer baskets) as this
partially blocks the effective movement of
steam around the steamer baskets.
Fig.3
Fig.4
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OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE DIGITAL FOOD STEAMER
Tips for using your Digial Food
Steamer
For good results, follow these •
suggestions: Cooking times provided
in this instruction book are a guide
only. Specic foods may require varied
steaming times depending on size,
quality and temperature of food.
Avoid unnecessary removal of the lid •
and steamer baskets during cooking, as
steam surrounding the food will escape.
Food should be evenly spread in all three •
steamer baskets. A single layer of food
steams faster than multi layers.
Steaming time for food in the upper •
basket is slightly longer, so allow an extra
few minutes.
If foods with varying cooking times are to •
be steamed, place the food requiring the
longest cooking time in the lower basket.
When that food has partially cooked,
carefully remove the lid using a dry oven
mitt or cloth and add the upper steaming
baskets. Replace lid and continue
steaming until all layers are cooked.
For food requiring longer cooking times, •
rell the water reservoir to the TOP-UP
line to ensure it does not fall below the
MIN marking. The reservoir can be
relled by pouring water through the
easy-to-ll spout to the TOP-UP line.
Foods such as meat or chicken should •
be placed in the lower steamer basket to
avoid juices dripping onto foods below.
Do not steam larger pieces of meat •
or sh, especially foods with high fat
content, as this may cause the drip tray
to overow.
Remove food once the steaming time •
has elapsed, otherwise food will continue
to cook in the accumulated steam of the
food steamer.
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CARE AND CLEANING
of your Breville Digital Food Steamer
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CARE AND CLEANING
CLEANING
Step 1
Always unplug the power cord of the food
steamer from the outlet, and allow the
steamer base and drip tray to cool down
before disassembling and cleaning.
Step 2
Disassemble the removable bases from
steamer baskets. Wash the lid, steamer
baskets, bases and rice/sauce cooking
bowl in warm soapy water, rinse and
dry thoroughly.
Step 3
When completely cool, carefully discard the
remaining liquid in the drip tray and water
reservoir. Remove the filter plug then wash
the drip tray and filter plug in warm soapy
water, rinse and dry thoroughly. Wipe the
interior of the water reservoir with a damp
cloth then dry thoroughly. Reassemble the
filter plug in the water reservoir.
DO NOT WASH ANY PART OF THE
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FOOD STEAMER, INCLUDING
STEAMER BASKETS, RICE/SAUCE
COOKING BOWL OR DRIP TRAY, IN A
DISHWASHER.
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS,
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STEEL WOOL OR SCOURING PADS
AS THESE CAN DAMAGE THE
SURFACE.
CLEAN THE FOOD STEAMER
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AFTER EACH USE.
To clean the exterior
The steamer base can be wiped over with
a damp cloth then dried thoroughly. Do
not use abrasive cleaners, steel wool or
scouring pads as these can damage the
surface of the food steamer.
Do not immerse steamer base, power cord
or power plug in water or any other liquid
as this may cause electrocution.
To prevent damage to the appliance do not
use alkaline cleaning agents when cleaning,
use a soft cloth and a mild detergent.
Removal of mineral deposits
Mineral deposits may accumulate in
the steamer base and attachments. It
is recommended to de-scale regularly
to prolong the life of your food steamer.
Prepare a de-scaling solution by mixing
2 cups of water and 1 tablespoon of
lemon juice or white vinegar. Pour the
de-scaling solution into the water reservoir,
insert the drip tray then a steamer basket
with lid on top. Set the steaming time
to approximately 15 minutes and allow
steam to circulate. Allow the food steamer
and liquid to cool before dismantling for
cleaning. If excess scale build-up still
remains, repeat the process.
STORAGE
Ensure the food steamer has been
unplugged from the power outlet and
all parts have been cleaned, dried and
assembled before storing. Ensure the
steam diffuser and filter plug have been
re-inserted into the water reservoir then
insert the drip tray onto the steamer base.
When stacking baskets, ( ) should be on
the bottom, followed by the basket marked
(=) and then (–). Insert the rice/sauce
cooking bowl and cover with lid. Wrap the
power cord around the steamer base and
stand the appliance upright. Do not store
anything on top.
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STEAMING GUIDES
for your Breville Digital Food Steamer
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STEAMING GUIDES
Steaming Guides
All recipes assume that the proceeding
assembly instructions have been followed.
When steaming, be sure to fill the water
reservoir to MAX level (Water level indicator
located on Pull Out Spout).
VEGETABLES
Follow these suggestions for steaming
vegetables:
1. Wash the vegetables thoroughly. Cut off
stems, trim, chop and peel if required.
2. Smaller, even-sized pieces of vegetables
firmest in the lower steamer, basket and
the other lighter or leafy vegetables in the
top steamer baskets.
3. Steaming time will decrease slightly,
if steaming smaller portions. If steaming
vegetables that have been frozen, always
separate and stir once during steaming.
4. Estimated steaming times are listed
in chart below, however freshness,
quality and size of the food as well as
personal preference will effect how
quickly ingredients will take to steam.
Adjust cooking times as desired.
will steam faster than larger pieces.
When steaming different size vegetables
at the same time, place the largest and
VEGETABLE TYPE WEIGHT/MEASUREMENT
Asparagus spears 2 bunches 10 –12 minutes
Artichokes whole 3 25-30 minutes
Beans, cut or whole 8.5oz - 1lb (250g – 500g) 10 minutes
Beetroot, cleaned, trimmed 1 bunch (approx 4) 30-35 minutes
Broccoli, florets 1lb (500g) 10 minutes
Bok Choy 12oz (350g) 5 minutes
Brussels Sprouts 1lb (500g) 12-14 minutes
Cabbage, cut into wedges 1lb (500g) 10 minutes
Peppers, trimmed, sliced (red,
green, yellow)
Carrots, sliced 1lb (500g) 12-14 minutes
Cauliflower, florets 1lb (500g) 10-12 minutes
Celery, thickly sliced 8.5oz - 1lb (250g-500g) 9-10 minutes
Choko, peeled, cut into
wedges
Corn, whole 3 9-10 minutes
Eggplant, thickly sliced 1lb (500g) 10-12 minutes
Mushrooms, whole button 1lb (500g) 7-8 minutes
Onions, peeled, sliced 8.5oz - 1lb (250g-500g) 10 - 11 minutes
Parsnips, sliced 1lb (500g) 8-10 minutes
3 or 4 8-9 minutes
2-3 12-14 minutes
TIME TO COOK
APPROXIMATELY
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STEAMING GUIDES
VEGETABLE TYPE WEIGHT/MEASUREMENT
Peas, shelled 1lb/500g (8.5oz/250g shelled) 4-5 minutes
Potatoes, peeled, quartered 2lbs (1kg) 20-25 minutes
Potatoes, whole 2lbs (1kg) 30-35 minutes
Pumpkin, peeled chunks 1lb (500g) 22-25 minutes
Snow Peas 8.5oz (250g) 4-5 minutes
Spinach, English 8.5oz (250g) 5-6 minutes
Spinach 8.5oz (250g) 7-8 minutes
Squash, whole baby 1lb (500g) 10-12 minutes
Sweet Potatoes,1.5cm slices 1lb (500g) 12-15 minutes
Turnips, quartered 1lb (500g) 20-25 minutes
Zucchini, thickly sliced 1lb (500g) 5-6 minutes
All frozen vegetables 1lb (500g) 7-9 minutes
RICE
To cook rice in the food steamer, follow
these simple suggestions:
1. Wash rice in a fine sieve under cold
running water until rice water runs clear.
Drain well.
2. Place measured rice and water quantities
into the rice/sauce cooking bowl.
3. Place the rice/sauce cooking bowl into a
steamer basket.
4. Cover with the lid and set the steamer to
the required steaming time.
5. To produce firmer rice, slightly decrease
the water specified in the rice
cooking chart.
6. For softer rice slightly increase water
quantity and cook a little longer
7. Rice may be seasoned with salt, pepper
or butter after steaming.
TIME TO COOK
APPROXIMATELY
VARIETY CUPS OF RICE CUPS OF
Brown: medium grain ½ cup 1 cup 55-60 minutes
Brown: long grain 1 cup 2 cups 60 minutes
Wild Rice ½ cup 1 cup 55-60 minutes
White: long grain,
Basmati, Jasmine
White: medium grain 1 cup 1¼ cups 25-30 minutes
1 cup 1¼cups 25 minutes
WATER
APPROX COOKING TIME
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STEAMING GUIDES
GRAINS AND CEREALS
To cook grains and cereals in the food
steamer, follow these simple suggestions:
1. Place measured grains or cereal, plus
water, as shown in the chart below, into
the rice/sauce cooking bowl.
2. Place the rice/sauce cooking bowl into a
steamer basket.
3. Cover with lid and set the steamer to the
required steaming time.
4. For softer grains or cereals slightly
increase water quantity and cook a
little longer.
VARIETY METHOD APPROX COOKING TIME
Oats 1 cup rolled oats with 2 cups water
into rice/sauce cooking bowl
Cracked Wheat 1 cup cracked wheat with 1 ½
cups of water. Place into rice/sauce
cooking bowl
NOTE:
When steaming for a longer time ensure
the water reservoir is filled to the
maximum MA X level on the water window
before operation commences. During
the longer cooking time ensure the water
does not fall below the minimum MIN
level. However, do not refill to the MAX
15 min
12min
level during operation. Allow the water
to reach the MIN level then add extra
water to align with the TOP-UP level on
the water window. (This may need to be
repeated when steaming for extended
periods of time). Do not refill past the
TOP-UP line when the food steamer is in
operation.
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STEAMING GUIDES
FISH AND SEAFOOD
Follow these suggestions for steaming fish
and seafood:
1. Steaming guidelines in the chart below
are for fresh and fully thawed seafood.
2. Frozen seafood should be completely
thawed before steaming.
3. Always clean and prepare fresh seafood
and fish before steaming.
VARIETY WEIGHT/SIZE APPROX COOKING TIME
Clams 1lb (500g) 5-6 minutes
Crab,whole 12oz (350g) 12-15 minutes
Cutlets 1lb (500g) 7-8 minutes
Fish, whole 14oz (400g) 10-12 minutes
Fish Fillets 8.5oz (250g) 6-8 minutes
Mussels 1lb (500g) 5-6 minutes
Octopus, baby 1lb (500g) 10 minutes
Oysters on shell 6 5 minutes
Prawns, shelled 10.5oz (300g) 5 minutes
Scallops on shell 6 4-5 minutes
4. Most seafood cooks very quickly. Steam
in small portions or in amounts as
specified in chart below.
5. Fish fillets can be steamed in steamer
baskets, however to retain juices cook
fish in rice /sauce cooking bowl but
cooking times will be longer.
6. Adjust steaming times according to
various textures and sizes.
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STEAMING GUIDES
MEAT & POULTRY
Follow these suggestions for cooking meat
and poultry:
1. Steaming guidelines in the chart below
are for fresh and fully thawed meat
and poultry.
2. Frozen meat and poultry should be
completely thawed before steaming.
3. Always clean and prepare fresh meat
and poultry before steaming. It is
recommended to remove any fat and
skin from the poultry and fat and gristle
from meat before steaming.
VARIETY WEIGHT/SIZE APPROX COOKING TIME
Chicken, pieces (skin removed) 1lb (500g) 35 minutes
Chicken, breast fillets (skin removed) 1lb (500g) 20-25 minutes
Hot dogs 1lb (500g) 6-7 minutes
Sausages, thin 1lb (500g) 12 minutes
4. Arrange the smaller pieces of meat or
poultry in a single layer.
5. Steam until the meat or poultry is well
done. Check by piercing the thickest
part of the poultry or roast with a meat
thermometer or with a knife or skewer to
check that the centre is cooked
and juices run clear.
NOTE:
When steaming for a longer time,
ensure the water reservoir is filled to the
maximum MA X level on the water window
before operation commences. During
the longer cooking time ensure the water
does not fall below the minimum MIN level.
However, do not refill to the MAX level
during operation. Allow the water to reach
the MIN level then add water to align with
the TOP-UP level on the water window.
Do not refill past the TOP-UP line when
the food steamer is in operation. Excess
cooking juices will collect in the drip tray
and should be discarded once cooled.
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STEAMING GUIDES
Other foods
Follow these suggestions for cooking
variety foods:
1. Steaming guidelines in the chart below
are for pre-packaged variety foods
2. Always remove variety foods from
3. Steam variety foods for recommended
times in chart below, as recommended
on the packaging or until well cooked.
NOTE:
When heating softer style tofu, use the
rice/sauce cooking bowl
packaging and arrange in a single layer
in a steamer basket.
VARIETY WEIGHT/SIZE PIECES APPROX COOKING TIME
Asian Dumplings/Pot Stickers,
frozen
Asian Pork Buns, frozen 4 20 minutes
Mini Dim Sims, frozen 8.5oz (250g) 18-20 minutes
Tofu, whole piece, very firm 10.5oz (300g) 8-10 minutes
8.50z - 1lb (250-500g) 18-20 minutes
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STEAMING GUIDES
Eggs
The following are some handy guidelines
when cooking eggs. The steamer is ideal
for poaching, scrambling and cooking eggs
in the shell.
For cooking eggs in the shell:
1. Eggs must be pierced with a clean pin or
fine skewer through the top or base of
the egg shell before cooking.
2. Place eggs into egg indents in steamer
baskets, pierced side up.
3. Cover with lid.
4. Set the timer to preferred cooking time.
For poached eggs:
1. Place a tablespoon of water into
individual-sized heatproof dishes, cups
or ramekins (small enough for 1 egg)
then crack an egg into each. Insert 4
prepared ramekins into each steamer
basket, then cover with lid.
2. Set the timer to preferred cooking time
and monitor firmness of poached eggs
during steaming.
For scrambled eggs:
1. Prepare eggs, milk and seasonings for
scrambled eggs by lightly beating in the
rice/sauce cooking bowl. Place rice/
sauce cooking bowl into steamer basket
and cover with lid.
2. Set the timer to preferred cooking time.
Remove lid during steaming time and stir
the eggs.
NOTE:
Larger eggs will require slightly longer
cooking times.
WARNING: DO NOT BOIL EGGS IN
!
THE WATER RESERVOIR.
TYPE QUANTITY APPROX COOKING TIME
Steamed in shell, Soft 1-8 (x 2oz/60g) 8-9 minutes
Steamed in shell, Medium 1-8 (x 2oz/60g) 11-12 minutes
Steamed in shell, Hard 1-8 (x 2oz/60g) 15-16 minutes
Poached, Soft 4 (x 2oz/60g) 5-6 minutes
Poached, Medium 4 (x 2oz/60g) 7-8 minutes
Poached, Hard 4 (x 2oz/60g) 10-12 minutes
Scrambled 6 (x 2oz/60g) eggs
with 1⁄3 cup milk or
cream and seasoning
9-10 minutes
24
RECIPES
for your Breville food steamer
25
RECIPES
BOK CHOY WITH CHILLI AND
GINGER SAUCE
Serves 2 to 4
1 bunch bok choy or Chinese broccoli
Sauce:
1 tablespoon peanut oil or vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger
1 small red chili, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Chinese cooking wine
(Shao hsing)
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil, for serving
1. Wash bok choy well and separate
leaves. If using Chinese broccoli slice
into 2in (5cm) lengths.
2. Fill water reservoir to MAX level, insert
the drip tray then place steamer basket
(–) on top.
3. Place bok choy into steamer basket,
and cover with lid.
4. Set steaming timer to 5 minutes.
Adjust for shorter or longer cooking
time as required.
5. While bok choy is cooking, heat a wok
or frying pan, add oil then garlic, ginger
and chilli, stir fry for 1 minute or until
garlic is just beginning to turn golden
in color.
6. Add wine and simmer 20 seconds.
Stir in oyster sauce, bring to boil and
remove from heat.
7. Remove bok choy when cooked and
place onto a serving plate, drizzle with
sesame oil and ginger and chili sauce.
Serve hot.
SPRING VEGETABLES WITH
LEMON DRESSING
Serves 4 to 6
3 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
8.5oz (250g) cauliflower florets
2 cobs corn, husks removed
8.5oz (250g) broccoli florets
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
3.5oz (100g) snow peas, trimmed
Dressing:
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons light olive oil
Salt and pepper, optional
1. Fill water reservoir to MAX level, insert
the drip tray then place steamer
basket (–) on top.
2. Place carrots and cauliflower into
steamer basket and cover with lid.
3. Set steaming timer 4 minutes. Steam
until partially cooked.
4. Place corn into steamer basket (=),
remove lid and place on top of steamer
basket (–) on steamer cover with lid.
Set steaming timer to 3 minutes.
Steam until partially cooked
5. Place broccoli, asparagus and snow
peas into steamer basket (
), remove
lid and place on top of steamer
basket (=) on steamer. Cover with lid.
6. Set steaming timer to 7 minutes (14
minutes total steaming time). Adjust for
shorter or longer cooking time
as required.
7. Combine dressing ingredients together
in a clean, screw top jar and shake well.
8. Remove vegetables when cooked and
place into a serving bowl. Pour dressing
over vegetables and toss to coat.
Serve immediately.
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