Breville BPR600XL User Manual

the Fast Slow Cooker

™

Instruction Book - Livret d’instructions

BPR600XL

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CONTENTS

4 Breville recommends safety first

7 Know your Breville product

10 Quick Start Guide

12 Before first use

17 Operating your

Breville product

18 A beginner's guide to

Sauté and Sear

20 A beginner's guide to

Pressure Cooking

24 Pressure cooking guide &

converting conventional recipes

31 How to pot roast

32 How to roast

34 Pressure cook recipes

47 Slow cook setting

50 Slow cook recipes

52 Steaming setting

54 Steam recipes

58 Care and cleaning

62 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.

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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 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 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 the appliance 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 the appliance on a

sink drain board.

• Do not move the appliance 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 the appliance at a minimum
distance of 8 inches (20cm) away from
walls and provide adequate space above
and all sides for air circulation.

• Keep the appliance 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 the appliance 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 the appliance without

food and liquid in the removable
cooking bowl. Ensure the food and
liquid in the removable cooking bowl
is not below the '2' level mark or above
the '10' level mark before switching on
appliance. Always follow the maximum
and minimum quantities of liquid stated
in instructions and recipes.

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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST

• Do not exceed maximum fill level.

Some foods expand during pressure
cooking such as rice, pulses and grains.
For these types of foods, do not fill
removable cooking bowl over level 8
mark. 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 21).

• Do not use the appliance for other than

it’s intended use. Do not attempt to
operate the appliance 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
the appliance 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 or after use.

• Do not attempt to open the appliance 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 22).

• Always ensure that removable

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

• The appliance 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 the appliance when assembled,
when in use and when stored.

• Do not adjust the “Pressure Regulator

/Release valve” whilst in use.

• Use only recommended “Steam

Release” to depressurize cooker after
use (see step 10–12 page 22).

• 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. At least 4 cups
(1 quart) of combined food and liquid is
required when cooking under pressure.
When steaming, a minimum of 4 cups
(1 quart) of liquid should be used.

• Always ensure START/CANCEL has

been pressed to CANCEL, then 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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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST

• To protect against electric shock, do not

immerse the appliance base, power base,
power cord or power plug in water or
allow moisture to come in contact with
these parts.

• Keep the appliance clean. Follow the

cleaning instructions provided in this
book (see page 58).

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. Do not use the appliance
if the power cord, power plug, or
appliance becomes damaged in anyway.
Immediately cease use and call Breville
Consumer Service for examination,
repair or adjustment.

• For any maintenance other than

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

• 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.

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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KNOW

your Breville product

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KNOW YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT

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A. Lid Handle
B. Pressure Regulator/Release valve

H. Removable Power Cord

For serving at table & easy storage.

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 while pressure
cooking. Not dishwasher safe.

E. 6 Quart Removable Non-stick

Cooking bowl. Dishwasher Safe.

F. Cool Touch Handles

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 Measuring Cup
L. Serving Spoon
M. Heat Resistant Spatula

G. Brushed Stainless Steel Base

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KNOW YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT

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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

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P. Timer button

Sets 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 locking 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!

USA

1-866-273-8455

CANADA

1-855-683-3535

3

Select FUNCTION button until
STEAM function indicator
light flashes.

How
to Sear

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How to
Slow
Cook

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

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1 Quart

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.

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Before
First Use

Preparing the
Fast Slow Cooker
for use

Remove Lid. Wash non-stick
cooking bowl.

1

Wash silicone rubber gasket.

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How to
Pressure

3

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

3

Cook

4

Ensure Pressure Regulator/
Release Valve is turned to
Pressure position shown.

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Place food to be cooked into
removable cooking bowl with 1qt
minimum combined food & liquid.

5

Press FUNCTION button until
the Pressure Cook indicator
light flashes.

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

6

Press TIMER Button – select from
02 to 99 minutes.

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

7

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

HELP!

USA

1-866-273-8455

CANADA

1-855-683-3535

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How
to Sear

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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.

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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. Use min. 1qt liquid.

3

Select FUNCTION button until
STEAM function indicator
light flashes.

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4

Press TIMER Button – select from
02 to 99 minutes.

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

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Refer to the Instruction Book
or Contact Customer Service.

BEFORE FIRST USE

of your Breville product

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BEFORE FIRST USE

PREPARING THE FAST SLOW
COOKER FOR USE

1. Before first use, remove all promotional

labels and packing materials.

2. Remove the lid by taking hold of the

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

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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 are 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 in 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 the appliance 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.

• Do not place water or other liquids into

the stainless steel base of the appliance.

• Do not immerse base, cord or plug of the

appliance in water or any other liquid.

• Do not touch hot surfaces with bare hands.

• Do not fry in the appliance.

• To prevent aromas, molds and odors,

never store the appliance closed with
lid locked in place. Follow the care and
cleaning guidelines on page 58. 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 1–2 inches.
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 beets
and potatoes hold their shape better when
left intact.

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HINTS AND TIPS BEFORE PRESSURE COOKING & SLOW COOKING

PREPARING DRIED PULSES
(BEANS AND PEAS)

Legumes and pulses can be cooked without
prior soaking.

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

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

For best cooking results, place pulses into
the appliance and cover with water or stock
at least 2 inches above the level of pulses.

Onions, bay leaves and garlic can be added
to flavor 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.

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 product

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A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SAUTÉ AND SEAR

SAUTEING AND SEARING
BEFORE PRESSURE COOKING
& SLOW COOKING

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

Saute and Sear setting keeps the heat
stable, for browning meat and caramelizing
vegetables. This seals in the moisture,
tenderizes and intensifies the flavor.

Hint and Tips

• Trim all visible 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
the 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 110/120 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 the appliance 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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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 the appliance 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
sections on page 20–33 and page 47–49).

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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A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO PRESSURE COOKING

MINIMUM OF 1qt

OF COMBINED
FOOD & LIQUID

A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO
PRESSURE COOKING

Pressure cookers are a great option for
cooking succulent roasts, flavorsome
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
flavors 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. Place food to be cooked and a minimum

of 1 quart (4 cups) combined food and
liquid into removable cooking bowl.

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4. Close and lock lid by using the handle.

Close lid in a clockwise direction by
aligning “ALIGN” arrows. The Lid arrow
should align with stainless steel base
arrow until it locks into place and is in
the CLOSE position. This should be
effortless.

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5. Select one of the following settings

using the Pressure Control dial located
on the handle:

− Low (Low Pressure)

− Medium (Moderate Pressure)

− High (High Pressure)

NOTE

Refer to Pressure Cooking guide
and recipes on page 24–30 and
page 34–46.

6. Ensure the Pressure Regulator Release

Valve is turned to the PRESSURE
position. For correct PRESSURE
position, align the pressure release valve
with the dash graphic that goes across
the pressure safety valve.
See diagram below.

PRESSURE
POSITION

Pressure
Release
Valve

Pressure
Safety
Valve

The illustration above shows the correct
Pressure Release Valve position.

You may need to adjust the Pressure Release
Valve until it is in the correct position.
Note: The arrows should be aligned.

7. Press the FUNCTION button until

PRESSURE COOK indicator light
flashes red.

8. To set the TIMER; press the TIMER

button to increase cooking time. This
will be illuminated on LED display from
02 minutes to maximum 99 minutes.
To fast advance time, press and hold
down the TIMER button. When desired
cooking time is displayed, press the
START/CANCEL button.

The function indicator light will stop
flashing and will illuminate a solid red.
Preheating will begin, control panel will
continue to display selected cooking
time. As selected pressure setting is
achieved, there will be a slight hissing of
steam from the Pressure Release Valve.
After approximately 10 minutes, or more
depending on the amount of liquid added
to cooking bowl, selected cooking time
will begin to count down in minutes and
this is shown on LED display.

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9. When LED displays “0” cooking has

finished. The appliance will sound
5 beeps.

10. To release pressure from Pressure

Release Valve, press the Steam Release
Button until initial bursts of steam have
been released. Then you may either
continue to press the Steam Release
Button or rotate the Pressure Release
Valve until all steam has been released
and pressure indicator rod has dropped.

11. Wait 1 minute after releasing pressure to

unlock and remove lid.

12. To open lid turn handle in a

counterclockwise direction until
aligning “ALIGN” arrows to the OPEN
position. This should be effortless.

13. Check food to see if it has been cooked

sufficiently. If not, replace lid and lock
into position following the previous steps.

IMPORTANT

• It can take from 30 seconds to
20 minutes to bring food to
pressure, depending on the food
and quantity being cooked. To
speed this time up use boiling, not
cold liquid.

• Do not fill removable cooking bowl
higher than MAX line marking on
the inside of the cooking bowl.

• Do not exceed the mark line 8
on the inside of the cooking bowl
when pressure cooking foods that
expand; for example, dried beans,
grains and legumes.

• The minimum amount of combined
food and liquid to be added to
removable cooking bowl for Pressure
Cook recipes cooking in under
10 minutes is 1 quart (4 cups).
Anything less might boil dry and
the appliance will not function.
Additional liquid may need to be
added during cooking.

• Never operate appliance when
it is empty. Do not cook with less
than 1 quart of combined food
and liquid.

• Never use oil or milk as a cooking
liquid such as deep frying or
making custards. Only use hot/
warm liquids particularly after
sautéing to avoid any damage
to the removable cooking bowl.
Adding hot liquids also reduces the
time to reach pressure.

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A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO PRESSURE COOKING

• Keep hands and face clear of
Pressure Release Valve when
appliance is in Pressure Cooking
operation. Hot steam and water
may be emitted during use.

• When cooking under pressure, the
appliance lid can not be opened.
Do not try to force the lid open.

• After making soups and stocks,
allow several minutes before
releasing pressure and removing
lid to make sure that hot liquid
inside will not boil over.

WARNING

Use caution when opening the lid.
Steam escapes as soon as the lid
is opened. Never place your face
or hands over the appliance when
removing the lid. Always use oven
mitts when handling the hot
removable cooking bowl.

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PRESSURE COOKING

GUIDE &

CONVERTING

CONVENTIONAL

RECIPES

for your Breville product

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PRESSURE COOKING GUIDE

Your favorite traditional recipes can be
easily adapted to PRESSURE COOK
setting. The following charts are a guide
to Pressure Cooking times as compared
to conventional cooking times.

If trying conventional recipes that are
not included in our recipe section, we
recommend you calculate that it will cook
70% faster than conventional cooking time.

NOTE

Time will vary with individual recipes
and according to nature of certain
foods and quantities. If results are
under cooked, close and lock lid, press
FUNCTION button until PRESSURE
COOK indicator light flashes red.

Set the timer accordingly and press
START/CANCEL button to rebuild
pressure and cook for required time.

MEAT, POULTRY
& SEAFOOD

LAMB

Lamb Shanks 4 x 4.5–5" long
Lamb, 1" diced (2lbs)

BEEF/GAME

Rolled beef rib roast (2lbs)
Rabbit, pieces (2lbs)

PORK

Spare Ribs (2lbs) HIGH 15 minutes 45 minutes

POULTRY

Chicken breast fillets (4 halves)
Chicken drumsticks (8)
Whole chicken (2lbs)

PRESSURE
SETTING

HIGH
HIGH

HIGH/then LOW
HIGH

MEDIUM
MEDIUM
MEDIUM

PRESSURE
COOK TIME

30–35 minutes
10–12 minutes

13–15 minutes
25–30 minutes

2–4 minutes
10–15 minutes
15–20 minutes

CONVENTIONAL
COOKING TIME

2 hours
1½ –2 hours

2 hours
1 ½ hours

15–20 minutes
30–35 minutes
1 hour

FISH/SEAFOOD

Shrimp (2lbs)
Fish fillets (2lbs), cut into

1 inch cubes

LOW
LOW

2–3 minutes
2–3 minutes

5 minutes
6 minutes

NOTE

To avoid overcooking fish and seafood when using PRESSURE COOK function, it is
generally a good idea to release steam and remove lid to stop cooking immediately.
Remove fish or seafood and serve.

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PRESSURE COOKING GUIDE

PRESSURE COOKING RICE

Wash rice well until water runs clear.
Drain well and add rice to removable
cooking bowl, measure water or stock
using rice cup provided and add to
removable cooking bowl. Secure lid on.

1. Press FUNCTION button then select

PRESSURE COOK, indicator light
will illuminate.

2. Enter TIME according to type of rice

and quantity used. Time is displayed
on LED.

3. Ensure the Pressure Release Valve

is turned to PRESSURE position
and Pressure Control Dial turned
to desired setting position. Press
START/CANCEL button.

4. Once timer is 0 and 5 beeps sound,

release PRESSURE.

5. Open lid. If water has not

been completely absorbed, stir
rice to evaporate excess moisture
before removing.

RICE CUPS WATER QTY PRESSURE

COOK TIME

SETTING

WHITE LONG OR
SHORT GRAIN
RICE, JASMINE &
BASMATI RICE

BROWN RICE 2 2½ RICE CUPS MEDIUM 15 MINUTES

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2 2 RICE CUPS LOW 7 MINUTES

4 4 RICE CUPS LOW 9 MINUTES

6 6 RICE CUPS LOW 10 MINUTES

8 8 RICE CUPS LOW 12 MINUTES

10 10 RICE CUPS LOW 14 MINUTES

4 6 RICE CUPS MEDIUM 20 MINUTES

6 9 RICE CUPS MEDIUM 25 MINUTES

8 12 RICE CUPS MEDIUM 30 MINUTES

10 15 RICE CUPS MEDIUM 35 MINUTES

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PRESSURE COOKING GUIDE

NOTE

When cooking rice, cereals or pasta,
depressurize slowly after cooking by
pressing the Steam Release button in
short bursts.

NOTE

To speed up the build up of pressure
whilst pressure cooking, use boiling
water or stock.

NOTE

Use rice cup supplied with the Fast
Slow Cooker to measure rice and water.
Rice cup is not a standard 1 cup
U.S. measure.

NOTE

These cooking times are approximates
only and times will vary according to
nature of certain foods and quantities.
If results are under cooked please refer
to recipe section for recipes relating to
these cooking charts.

NOTE

Do not exceed mark line 8 on the inside
of the cooking bowl when pressure
cooking foods that expand such as
dried beans, grains and legumes.

IMPORTANT

Do not use the appliance to cook
instant rice.

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PRESSURE COOKING GUIDE

PRESSURE COOKING LEGUMES

1lb of dried legumes yields approximately
3–4 cups cooked legumes depending on
type.

INGREDIENTS

1 ½ cups dried beans or peas
3 cups water for cooking

METHOD

1. Add beans or peas and water to the

removable cooking bowl, ensuring not
to fill higher than water level mark 6.
Secure lid on.

Pressure Cook Setting

2. Press FUNCTION button and select

PRESSURE COOK, indicator light
will illuminate.

LEGUMES PRESSURE

Cannellini beans
Chick peas (Garbanzo beans)
Lima beans, large

SETTING

MEDIUM
MEDIUM
MEDIUM

3. Enter TIME according to beans or peas

used, time is displayed on LED.
Release Valve is to be turned

Pressure

to PRESSURE position and Pressure
Control Dial turned to MEDIUM position.

4. Press START/CANCEL button.

5. Once timer is 0 and 5 beeps sound,

release PRESSURE.

6. Open lid. Allow to cool then remove and

drain beans or peas. Use as required as a
substitute for canned beans or peas.

TIP

Cooking times recommended in chart
are for legumes.

Where a recipe includes cooking of
dried legumes with other ingredients,
cooking time will need to be increased.
As a guide, reduce conventional recipe
cooking time by

PRESSURE
COOK TIME

12–15 minutes
35–40 minutes
6–8 minutes

2

⁄3.

CONVENTIONAL
COOKING TIME

40–45 minutes
2 hours
30 minutes

NOTE

These cooking times are approximates only and times will vary according to nature of
certain foods and quantities.

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PRESSURE COOKING GUIDE

PRESSURE COOKING VEGETABLES

INGREDIENTS

2lbs prepared vegetables
1 cup water or stock

METHOD

1. Add vegetables and water or stock to the

removable cooking bowl. Secure lid on.

Pressure Cook Setting

2. Press the FUNCTION button and select

PRESSURE COOK, indicator light
will illuminate.

3. Enter TIME according to vegetable

used, time is displayed on LED.

4. Ensure the Pressure Release Valve is to

be turned to PRESSURE position and
Pressure Control Dial turned to desired
pressure position.

5. Press the START/CANCEL button.

6. Once timer is 0 and 5 beeps sound,

release PRESSURE.

7. Open lid.

the

VEGETABLES PRESSURE

SETTING

Beets (baby) whole or
large beets (quartered)

Carrots, 1 inch slices
Corn on the cob, halved
Squash, diced
Potato, diced for mashing
Rutabaga, 1 inch slices

HIGH

MEDIUM
HIGH
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH

PRESSURE
COOK TIME

6–8 minutes

2–3 minutes
3–4 minutes
10 minutes
8–10 minutes
4–5 minutes

CONVENTIONAL
COOKING TIME

20–25 minutes

6–10 minutes
10–12 minutes
20–30 minutes
10–15 minutes
15–20 minutes

NOTE

These cooking times are approximates only and times will vary according to nature of
certain foods and quantities.

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FRUIT PRESSURE

SETTING

FRUIT

Apples, whole, 2lbs
Peaches, whole, 2lbs
Pears, whole, 2lbs

LOW
LOW
LOW

PRESSURE
COOK TIME

5–6 minutes
4–5 minutes
12–15 minutes

CONVENTIONAL
COOKING TIME

30 minutes
20 minutes
30–35 minutes

NOTE

These cooking times are approximates only and times will vary according to nature of
certain foods and quantities.

NOTE

Slow Release – If the steam release button is not depressed when cooking is finished,
the steam will automatically vent out of the Pressure Release Valve slowly. This method
is recommended for recipes containing larger quantities of liquid such as soups and
casseroles to prevent liquid being forced out with the steam. The Slow release method is
also used to finish off recipes such as risottos and puddings.

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