Breville BPR600XL User Manual

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the Fast Slow Cooker™

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BPR600XL

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CONGRATULATIONS

on the purchase of your Breville product

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*Registering is not a substitute for proof of purchase when submitting a Warranty Claim.

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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.

Important safeguards

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LISTED

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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

K L

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 while pressure cooking. Not dishwasher safe.

E.6 Quart Removable Non-stick Cooking bowl. Dishwasher Safe.

F.Cool Touch Handles

G.Brushed Stainless Steel Base

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 Measuring Cup

L.Serving Spoon

M.Heat Resistant Spatula

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KNOW YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT

	c)
a)	d)

b) e)

N O P

R S T

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

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

This Quick Start Guide is designed for first time use.

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

Before

First Use

Preparing the Fast Slow Cooker for use

Remove Lid. Wash non-stick	Wash silicone rubber gasket.	Return dry clean silicone rubber
cooking bowl.		gasket securely back to gasket
		holder. Ensure arrows are facing up.

How to Pressure Cook

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

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

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

Pressure	Pressure
Release	Safety
Valve	Valve

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

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.

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How to Sear

How to Slow Cook

Press FUNCTION button until	Press TIMER Button – select from	Press START/CANCEL button to
SAUTÉ/SEAR function indicator	02 to 99 minutes.	start cooking – indicator light will
light flashes.		stop flashing.

Press FUNCTION button until

Press TIMER button and select

Close and lock lid in a clockwise

direction by aligning arrows.

SLOW COOK indicator light flashes.

either 6 or 8 hours.

How

to Steam

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

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

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

Select FUNCTION button until STEAM function indicator light flashes.

Press TIMER Button – select from 02 to 99 minutes.

	USA
	1-866-273-8455
	CANADA
	1-855-683-3535
	HELP!
Press START/CANCEL button to	Refer to the Instruction Book
start STEAMING – indicator light	or Contact Customer Service.
will stop flashing.

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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.

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

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 achieve a tender juicy result.

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

For best results, always trim away excess visible fat, grizzle and skin. These will form extra liquid as it melts and cooks.

For casserole type recipes, cut meat into even cubes approximately 1–2 inches.

Suitable meat cuts for pressure cooking and slow cooking

beef & VEAL	lamb	PORK	CHICKEN

Chuck, skirt, round	Shanks, drumsticks	Diced leg, shoulder/	Chicken drumsticks
steak, boneless	(frenched shanks),	forequarter chops and	and thighs both bone
shin(Gravy) beef,	neck chops, boned out	steaks, neck chops,	in and fillet
bone-in-shin and	forequarter or shoulder.	knuckle (Osso Bucco).
cheeks(Osso Bucco),
Diced leg, shoulder/
forequarter chops and
steaks, neck chops,
knuckle (Osso Bucco).

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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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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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

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.

MINIMUM OF 1qt

OF COMBINED

FOOD & LIQUID

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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.

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	Pressure
Release	Safety
Valve	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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•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	Pressure	PRESSURE	Conventional
& SEAFOOD	Setting	Cook Time	Cooking Time

Lamb
Lamb Shanks 4 x 4.5–5" long	HIGH	30–35 minutes	2 hours
Lamb, 1" diced (2lbs)	HIGH	10–12 minutes	1½ –2 hours

BEEF/GAME
Rolled beef rib roast (2lbs)	HIGH/then LOW	13–15 minutes	2 hours
Rabbit, pieces (2lbs)	HIGH	25–30 minutes	1 ½ hours

PORK
Spare Ribs (2lbs)	HIGH	15 minutes	45 minutes

POULTRY
Chicken breast fillets (4 halves)	MEDIUM	2–4 minutes	15–20 minutes
Chicken drumsticks (8)	MEDIUM	10–15 minutes	30–35 minutes
Whole chicken (2lbs)	MEDIUM	15–20 minutes	1 hour

FISH/SEAFOOD
Shrimp (2lbs)	LOW	2–3 minutes	5 minutes
Fish fillets (2lbs), cut into	LOW	2–3 minutes	6 minutes
1 inch cubes

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	2	2 RICE CUPS	LOW	7 MINUTES
short grain
short grain	4	4 RICE CUPS	LOW	9 MINUTES
rice, Jasmine &	4	4 RICE CUPS	LOW	9 MINUTES
Basmati rice
Basmati rice	6	6 RICE CUPS	LOW	10 MINUTES
	6	6 RICE CUPS	LOW	10 MINUTES

	8	8 RICE CUPS	LOW	12 MINUTES

	10	10 RICE CUPS	LOW	14 MINUTES

Brown rice	2	2½ RICE CUPS	MEDIUM	15 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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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.

3.Enter TIME according to beans or peas used, time is displayed on LED. Pressure Release Valve is to be turned

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 2⁄3.

Legumes	Pressure	Pressure	Conventional
	Setting	Cook Time	Cooking Time

Cannellini beans	MEDIUM	12–15 minutes	40–45 minutes
Chick peas (Garbanzo beans)	MEDIUM	35–40 minutes	2 hours
Lima beans, large	MEDIUM	6–8 minutes	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 the 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.

Vegetables	Pressure	Pressure	Conventional
	Setting	Cook Time	Cooking Time

Beets (baby) whole or	HIGH	6–8 minutes	20–25 minutes
large beets (quartered)
Carrots, 1 inch slices	MEDIUM	2–3 minutes	6–10 minutes
Corn on the cob, halved	HIGH	3–4 minutes	10–12 minutes
Squash, diced	LOW	10 minutes	20–30 minutes
Potato, diced for mashing	MEDIUM	8–10 minutes	10–15 minutes
Rutabaga, 1 inch slices	HIGH	4–5 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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Pressure cooking guide

fruit	Pressure	Pressure	Conventional
	Setting	Cook Time	Cooking Time

FRUIT
Apples, whole, 2lbs	LOW	5–6 minutes	30 minutes
Peaches, whole, 2lbs	LOW	4–5 minutes	20 minutes
Pears, whole, 2lbs	LOW	12–15 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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