Breville BPR200 user guide

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BPR200 Issue - G12

The Fast Slow Cooker

Instruction Booklet

™

BPR200

CONGRATULATIONS

On the purchase of your new

Breville Fast Slow Cooker

™

CONTENTS

4 Breville recommends safety first

7 Know Your Breville

Fast Slow Cooker

™

10 Quick Start Guide

12 Before first use

17 Operating Your Breville

Fast Slow Cooker

™

18 Sauté and Sear Setting

20 Pressure Cook Setting

24 Pressure Cook Setting &

Converting Conventional Recipes

30 How to Pot Roast

31 How to Roast

33 Pressure Cook Recipes

47 Slow Cook Setting

50 Slow Cook Recipes

53 Steam Setting

56 Steam Recipes

59 Care and Cleaning

64 Troubleshooting

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BREVILLE 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
BEFORE USE AND SAVE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE

• Remove and safely discard any

packaging material and promotional
labels before using the Breville Fast Slow
Cooker 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 immerse appliance base, power

cord or plug in water or any other liquid.

• Always insert the connector end of

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

• This appliance cooks under pressure.

Improper use may result in injury.
When using this appliance for any
function other than sauté, ensure the lid
is properly assembled and locked into
position before use.

• Do not place Breville Fast Slow Cooker

near the edge of a bench or table during
operation. Ensure that the surface is
level, clean and free of water and
other substances.

• Do not operate Breville Fast Slow

Cooker on a sink drain board.

• Do not move Breville Fast Slow Cooker

when in use.

• Do not place this appliance on or near a

hot gas burner, electric element or where
it could touch a heated oven. Position
Breville Fast Slow Cooker at a minimum
distance of 20cm away from walls and
provide adequate space above and all
sides for air circulation.

• Keep the Breville Fast Slow Cooker clear

of walls, curtains and other heat or steam
sensitive materials.

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles

on the sides of appliance and on lid. Use
the button to release steam pressure.

• Always ensure Breville Fast Slow

Cooker is properly assembled before
use. Follow the instructions provided in
this book.

• Before placing removable cooking bowl

into stainless steel base ensure base of
bowl and base of appliance is dry by
wiping with a dry soft cloth.

• Do not place food or liquid directly into

stainless steel base. Only removable
cooking bowl is designed to contain food
or liquid.

• Never operate Breville Fast Slow Cooker

without food and liquid in the removable
cooking bowl. Ensure removable
cooking bowl is not below the 2 level
mark or
filled over
appliance. Always follow the maximum
and minimum quantities of liquid stated
in instructions and recipes.

1

⁄3 full of food and/or liquid not

2

⁄3 full before switching on

4

BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST

• Do not exceed maximum fill level.

Some foods expand during pressure
cooking such as rice, diced vegetables,
do not fill removable cooking pan over
½ full. Over filling may cause a risk of
clogging pressure release valve and
pressure indicator valve and develop
excess pressure.

• Do not use a damaged removable

cooking bowl. Replace before using.

• Ensure that lid is properly closed before

operating. (see step 4 page 19–20)

• Do not use Breville Fast Slow Cooker

for other than it’s intended use. Do not
attempt to operate Breville Fast Slow
Cooker by any method other than those
described in this book.

• Some foods to avoid when pressure

cooking are; apple sauce, cranberries,
pearl barley, oatmeal and other cereals,
noodles and pasta, and rhubarb; these
foods can foam, froth and splatter and
clog the pressure release valve and
pressure indicator valve.

• Removable cooking bowl can be

extremely heavy when full of ingredients,
care should be taken when lifting from
Breville Fast Slow Cooker base.

• Always check pressure release valve and

pressure indicator valve for clogging
before use and clean if necessary. Check
to make sure the pressure indicator rod
moves freely from under the lid.

• Extreme caution must be used when

appliance contains hot food and liquids
and/or is under pressure. Improper use
may result in injury. When using this
appliance for any function except sauté,
make sure the lid is properly locked
before operating.

• Do not use the lid handle to carry

appliance when in use and after use.

• Do not attempt to open Breville

Fast Slow Cooker lid after pressure
cooking until all internal pressure has
been released and is slightly cooled.
If the lid will not turn to unlock, this
indicates that appliance is still under
pressure – do not force lid open. Any
pressure remaining can be hazardous.
See operating instructions for STEAM
RELEASE directions in this instruction
book. (see step 10–12 page 20)

• Always ensure that removable

cooking bowl has cooled sufficiently
before handling and use oven mitts
as a precaution.

• The Breville Fast Slow Cooker is not

intended to be operated by means of
an external timer or separate remote
control system.

• Do not place anything, other than lid, on

top of Breville Fast Slow Cooker when
assembled, when in use and when stored.

• Do not adjust the PRESSURE

REGULATOR whilst in use.

• Use only recommended STEAM

RELEASE to depressurize cooker after
use. (see step 10–12 page 20)

• Do not use this appliance cooker for

deep frying.

• Do not sauté or shallow fry

under pressure.

• Always ensure there is enough liquid in

removable cooking bowl when steaming.
At least 4 cups (1 litre) of liquid is
required when steaming.

• Always ensure START/CANCEL has

been pressed to CANCEL, then turn the
power off at the power outlet and remove
power plug from the power outlet before
attempting to move the appliance,
when appliance is not in use and before
cleaning and storing.

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5

BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST

• To protect against electric shock, do not

immerse Breville Fast Slow Cooker base,
power base, power cord or power plug
in water or allow moisture to come in
contact with these parts.

• Keep Breville Fast Slow Cooker clean.

Follow the cleaning instructions
provided in this book. (see page 38)

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
FOR ALL ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES

• 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.

• Children should be supervised to ensure

that they do not play with the appliance.

• It is recommended to regularly inspect

the appliance. To avoid a hazard do not
use the appliance if power cord, power
plug or appliance becomes damaged in
any way. Return the entire appliance to
the nearest authorised Breville Service
Centre for examination and/or repair.

• Any maintenance other than cleaning

should be performed at an authorised
Breville Service Centre.

• This appliance is for household use only.

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

• The installation of a residual current

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

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

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KNOW

your Breville Fast Slow Cooker

™

KNOW YOUR BREVILLE FAST SLOW COOKER

B

A

D

C

I

J

E

F

K

L

M

G

H

A. Lid handle
B. Pressure regulator/release valve

Controls rate at which steam vents out
of cooker and subsequently degree of
pressure inside the cover.

C. Adjustable pressure control/dial

Choose from Low, Medium or High.

D. Safety locking lid

Can not be opened whilst pressure
cooking. Not dishwasher safe.

E. 6 Litre removable non-stick

cooking bowl. Dishwasher Safe.

F. Cool touch handles
G. Brushed stainless steel base & lid

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H. Removable power cord

For serving at table & easy storage.

Accessories

I. Stainless steel steaming basket

Dishwasher safe.

J. Stainless steel trivet

Raises food out of liquid for roasting,
steaming and pressure cook or slow
cook settings.

K. Rice duo measuring cup
L. Serving spoon
M. Heat resistant spatula

To avoid scratching non stick surface of
cooking bowl.

KNOW YOUR BREVILLE FAST SLOW COOKER

a)

c)
d)

b)

S

R

Q

T

U

Control Panel

N. Function button

Press to select desired cooking method.

Setting selection

a) SAUTE/SEAR Indicator Light

Sear and brown meats plus saute
onions and garlic, before pressure
cooking or slow cooking.

b) SLOW COOK Indicator Light

Select from 6 hours or 8 hours.

c) PRESSURE COOK Indicator Light
d) STEAM Indicator Light
e) WARM Indicator Light

Automatic or manual.

O. Start/cancel button

e)

O PN

V

W

P. Timer button

Counts down remaining cooking time.

Q. Silicone rubber sealing gasket

Dishwasher safe.

R. Pressure safety valve
S. Pressure release valve cover
T. Gasket holder
U. Pressure indicator

Rod pops up once pressure is reached
acting as a safety device.

V. Steam release button

Press the button in short bursts until
pressure indicator rod drops down, then
the lid can be opened.

W. Steam condensation collector

Dishwasher safe.

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Quick Start Guide

HELP!

Australia

1300 139 798

New Zealand

0800 273 845

2

1

2

1

1Litre

MINIMUM

Pressure
Release
Valve

Pressure
Safety
Valve

This Quick Start Guide is designed for first time use.

For safety and more information, refer to your Instruction Booklet.

A

Before
First Use

Preparing the
Fast Slow Cooker
for use

B

How to
Pressure
Cook

4

1

Remove Lid. Wash non-stick
cooking bowl.

1

Place food to be cooked into
removable cooking bowl with
1L minimum liquid.

5

2

Wash silicone rubber gasket.

2

Close and lock lid in a clockwise
direction by aligning arrows.

6

3

Return dry clean silicone rubber
gasket securely back to gasket
holder. Ensure arrows are facing up.

3

Select Pressure setting using
Pressure Control Dial on lid handle
(Low, Medium, High).

7

Ensure Pressure Regulator
Release Valve is turned to
Pressure position.

Press FUNCTION button until
the Pressure Cook indicator
light flashes.

Press TIMER Button – select from
02 to 99 minutes.

Press START/CANCEL button to
start Pressure Cooking – indicator
light will stop flashing.

HELP!

Australia

1300 139 798

New Zealand

0800 273 845

C

2

1

How
to Sear

1

2

3

D

How to
Slow
Cook

4

Press START/CANCEL button to
start SLOW COOKING – indicator
light will stop flashing.

Press FUNCTION button until
SAUTÉ/SEAR function indicator
light flashes.

1

Close and lock lid in a clockwise
direction by aligning arrows.

E

How
to Steam

Press TIMER Button – select from
02 to 99 minutes.

2

Press FUNCTION button until
SLOW COOK indicator light flashes.

1

Place steaming basket on to trivet
and position inside cooking bowl.

Press START/CANCEL button to
start cooking – indicator light will
stop flashing.

3

Press TIMER button and select
either 6 or 8 hours.

2

Repeat steps (1) to (3) in How To
Pressure Cook. Place food into
steaming basket.

3

Select FUNCTION button until
STEAM function indicator
light flashes.

4

Press TIMER Button – select from
02 to 99 minutes.

5

Press START/CANCEL button to
start STEAMING – indicator light
will stop flashing.

6

Refer to the Instruction Book
or Contact Customer Service.

BEFORE FIRST USE

of your Breville Fast Slow Cooker

™

BEFORE FIRST USE

PREPARING THE FAST SLOW
COOKER FOR USE

1. Before first use, remove all promotional

labels and packing materials and discard
in a safe place to avoid a choking hazard.

2. Remove the lid by taking hold of the

handle, turning it counter clockwise and
lifting the lid up and off the appliance.

2

1

3. Wash the removable cooking bowl,

stainless steel lid and silicone rubber
gasket in hot, soapy water, rinse and
dry thoroughly. Wipe the inside and the
outside of the stainless steel base with a
soft, damp cloth, then dry thoroughly.

4. Attach the clean silicone rubber gasket

securely back into the gasket holder
using the indicated arrows as a guide.
Ensure that the arrows is facing up when
inserting into the lid.

Warning:

If the silicone rubber gasket is not
correctly fitted back into the gasket
holder, the lid will not close and it will
result appliance malfunction and stop
the pressure cooker from operating.

5. Clean and dry the bottom of the

removable cooking bowl as well as
the temperature sensor, making sure
there are no unwanted materials on the
surface. The removable cooking bowl
must sit flat on the temperature sensor
to ensure proper contact.

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BEFORE FIRST USE

DO’S

• Always thaw frozen meat and poultry

before cooking.

• Use dry oven mitts when lifting the

removable bowl after cooking.

• Always store Breville Fast Slow Cooker

in a cool, dry place.

DONT’S

• Do not operate any of settings without

removable cooking bowl in position.

• Do not cook with frozen meats or poultry.

• Do not remove stainless steel lid

when using the Slow Cook setting
unnecessarily as this will result in major
heat loss.

NEVER

• Place water or other liquids into the

stainless steel base of Breville Fast
Slow Cooker.

• Immerse base, cord, or plug of

Breville Fast Slow Cooker in water
or any other liquid.

• Touch hot surfaces with bare hands.

• Deep fry in Breville Fast Slow Cooker.

• To prevent aromas, moulds and odours,

never store your Breville Fast Slow
Cooker closed with lid locked in place.
Follow the care and cleaning guidelines
on page 36. Pack and store with lid
resting upside down on removable
cooking bowl in a well ventilated area.

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HINTS AND TIPS BEFORE PRESSURE COOKING & SLOW COOKING

PREPARING MEAT AND POULTRY

For best results, always trim away excess

visible fat, grizzle and skin. These will
Select cuts of meat suitable for pressure
cooking by choosing cuts from the table
below. Pressure cooking allows less tender
cuts of meat to be cooked quickly and

form extra liquid as it melts and cooks.

For casserole type recipes, cut meat into

even cubes approximately 3–5cm.
achieve a tender juicy result.

Using meat cuts with bones produces a
more flavorsome and enriched result.

Suitable meat cuts for pressure cooking and slow cooking

BEEF & VEAL LAMB PORK CHICKEN

Chuck, skirt, round
steak, boneless
shin(Gravy) beef,
bone-in-shin and
cheeks(Osso Bucco),
Diced leg, shoulder/
forequarter chops and
steaks, neck chops,
knuckle (Osso Bucco).

Shanks, drumsticks
(frenched shanks),
neck chops, boned out
forequarter or shoulder.

Diced leg, shoulder/
forequarter chops and
steaks, neck chops,
knuckle (Osso Bucco).

Chicken drumsticks
and thighs both bone
in and fillet

PREPARING VEGETABLES

Vegetables should be cut into even-sized
pieces to ensure more even cooking.

When preparing vegetables for pressure
cooking, always use fresh and not frozen.

If only frozen vegetables are available, thaw
out before pressure cooking. Use LOW
pressure setting for minimum time.

For better results only peel vegetables
when appropriate. Hard vegetables such
as beetroot and potatoes hold their shape
better when left intact.

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PAGE HEADER.....

HINTS AND TIPS BEFORE PRESSURE COOKING & SLOW COOKING

PREPARING DRIED PULSES
(BEANS AND PEAS)

Legumes and pulses can be cooked without
prior soaking.

To fasten the pressure cooking time, soak
dried pulses in boiling water for 3 hours or
overnight.

Always wash and drain pulses before
cooking. Remove any discoloured pulses.

For best cooking results, place pulses into
Breville Fast Slow Cooker and cover with
water or stock at least 5cm above the level
of pulses.

Onions, bay leaves and garlic can be added
to flavour the pulses.

Avoid adding salt prior to cooking, as this
will toughen the skins of the beans and peas
and prevent proper cooking.

Once pulses have cooked, drain away excess
liquid, rinse lightly and use in recipes.

Softer Pulses such as mung beans, lima beans
and butter beans are best to be cooked using
LOW or MEDIUM pressure.

IMPORTANT

• Softer Pulses such as; mung beans,
lima beans and butter beans are
best cooked using LOW AND
MEDIUM pressure.

• When PRESSURE COOKING AND
SLOW COOKING the resulting
juices and liquids created by
cooking may need to be evaporated
and concentrated. We suggest that
the SAUTE/SEAR function should
be used for approx 5–10 minutes
depending on amount of liquids
required to be reduced.

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OPERATING

your Breville Fast Slow Cooker

™

PAGE HEADER.....SAUTÉ AND SEAR SETTING

SAUTÉING AND SEARING
BEFORE PRESSURE COOKING
& SLOW COOKING

Sautéing and Searing in Breville Fast Slow
Cooker may take a little extra time and
whilst not strictly necessary, the rewards are
evident in the end result.

Saute and Sear setting keeps the heat stable,
browning meat and caramelising vegetables.
This seals in the moisture, tenderises and
intensifies the flavour.

Hint and Tips

• Trim excess fat from meat or poultry.

• If a recipe calls for browning meat, it may

be browned using SAUTÉ/SEAR setting.

• If after cooking the liquid quantity is

excessive, remove the lid and operate
Breville Fast Slow Cooker on SAUTÉ/
SEAR setting for approximately 10–15
minutes or until the liquid reduces by
the desired amount.

How to Sauté and Sear

1. Remove power cord, connect it to

pressure cooker base and insert power
cord to 230/240 volt power outlet. A
single beep will sound and 0:0 will be
displayed on LED display.

2. Click steam condensation collector

into place.

3. Always ensure the lid is removed

from pressure cooker before sautéing
or searing.

4. Press Function Button until SAUTÉ/

SEAR indicator light flashes red.

5. Press TIMER button to increase time

from 02 minutes to maximum 99
minutes. To fast advance time, press
and hold TIMER button until desired
time is displayed.

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PAGE HEADER.....SAUTÉ AND SEAR SETTING

6. When desired cooking time is displayed,

press START/CANCEL button. SAUTÉ/
SEAR indicator light will stop flashing
and will illuminate a solid red. The
count down timer will commence. Allow
Breville Fast Slow Cooker to heat with
the lid off for approximately 2–3 minutes
before cooking.

7. Add a small amount of oil or butter to

removable cooking bowl.

8. Place food to be sautéd/seared into

cooking bowl. Depending on quantity
of food, meat searing should be done in
small batches.

9. When finished sautéing or searing,

select PRESSURE COOK or SLOW
COOK by pressing FUNCTION button.
(Refer to pressure cook or slow cook
HOW TO section on page 17–26 and
page 29–31).

IMPORTANT

• SAUTÉ/SEAR function will not
work if lid is sealed and locked in
position. An audible alarm will
sound. E3 error code will appear on
LED display to signal the need to
unlock or remove the lid.

• Stir food in removable cooking
bowl, using heat resistant
spatula supplied.

• Do not use metal utensils because
they will scratch non stick coating
on the removable cooking bowl.

• Do not heat removable cooking
bowl when empty for more than
10 minutes as it may damage the
cooking surface.

• Caution should be used when
searing meats and sautéing in
hot oil. Keep hands and face
away from the removable cooking
bowl especially when adding new
ingredients as hot oil may splatter.

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PAGE HEADER.....PRESSURE COOK SETTING

MINIMUM OF 1L

OF COMBINED
FOOD & LIQUID

A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO
PRESSURE COOKING

Pressure cookers are back in the forefront
again. These time savers are wonderful
for cooking succulent roasts, flavoursome
casseroles, delicious soups and even
desserts in a fraction of the time and energy
they take by conventional methods.

Pressure Cooking is a method of cooking
food in a small amount of liquid with a
gasket sealed lid that retains steam inside
and builds pressure. It is the increase in
pressure that raises temperature of the
liquid and steam inside to well above boiling
point and therefore allows food to be cooked
up to 70% faster.

This means less energy is consumed
and you will enjoy substantial savings
in both time and cost. Because pressure
cooked foods require very little cooking
liquid, more vitamins, minerals, and other
nutrients are retained and the natural
flavours are enhanced.

How to Pressure Cook

1. Place removable cooking bowl into

stainless steel base.

2. Attach clean silicone rubber gasket

securely into gasket holder using the
indicated arrows as a guide. Ensure that
the arrows are facing up when inserting
into the lid.

NOTE

Fit silicone rubber sealing gasket into
lid if not already in place.

3. Always have a minimum of 1 litre

(4 cups) of combined food and liquid
in removable cooking bowl.

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