Breville BRC600 User Manual

the Multi Chef

Instruction Booklet

™

BRC600

CONGRATULATIONS

on the purchase of your new Breville

Multi Chef

™

CONTENTS

4 Breville recommends safety ﬁrst

7 Know your Breville

the Multi Chef™

9 Operating your Breville

Multi Chef™

- How to make risotto (p10)

- How to make rice (p11)

- How to slow cook (p14)

16 Rice cooking tables

18 Rice variations

20 Steaming foods

25 Care and cleaning

27 Troubleshooting

29 Recipe ideas

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 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 multi cooker.

• Do not place the multi 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.

• Position the lid so that the steam vent is

directed away from you. Lift and remove the lid carefully to avoid scalding from escaping steam.

• Always ensure the multi cooker is

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

• Always operate the multi cooker on a

stable and heat resistant surface.

• Use the removable cooking bowl

supplied with the multi cooker. Do not use any other bowl inside the multi cooker housing.

• Do not use a damaged or dented

removable cooking bowl. If damaged or dented, replace bowl before using.

• Do not operate the multi cooker on a

sink drain board.

• Do not place anything on top of the lid

when assembled, when in use and when stored.

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the

handle for lifting and carrying the multi cooker.

• Do not use chemicals, steel wool, metal

scouring pad or abrasive cleaners to clean the outside of the multi cooker housing or cooking bowl as these can damaged the housing or the coating of the cooking bowl.

• Keep the multi cooker clean. Follow the

cleaning instructions provided in this book.

• Never plug in or switch on the multi

cooker without having the removable cooking bowl placed inside the multi cooker housing.

• Do not place food or liquid in the multi

cooker housing. Only the removable cooking bowl is designed to contain food or liquid.

• Never operate the multi cooker without

food and liquid in the removable cooking bowl.

• Do not touch hot surfaces, use oven

mitts to remove the lid and or removable cooking bowl. Lift and remove the lid carefully and away from yourself to avoid scalding from escaping steam.

• Do not allow water from the lid to drip

into the multi cooker housing, only into the removable cooking bowl.

• Do not leave the multi cooker

unattended when in use.

• Extreme caution must be used when

the multi cooker contains hot food and liquids. Do not move the appliance during cooking.

BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST

• The temperature of accessible surfaces

will be high when the multi cooker is operating and for some time after use

• Do not place anything, other than the

lid, on top of the multi cooker when assembled, when in use and when stored.

• Always insert the connector end of the

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

• To prevent scratching the non-stick

surface of the removable cooking bowl, always use wooded or plastic utensils.

• Always position steam vent on lid away

from yourself to avoid scalding from escaping steam.

• Ensure the removable cooking bowl is

correctly positioned in the multi cooker base before you commence cooking.

• The appliance connector must be

removed before the multi cooker is cleaned and that the appliance inlet must be dried before the multi cooker is used again.

• To prevent damage to the multi cooker

do not use alkaline cleaning agents when cleaning, use a soft cloth and mild detergent.

• Always have the glass lid placed

correctly into position on the appliance throughout operation of the appliance unless states in the recipe to have it removed.

• The glass lid has been specially treated

to make it stronger, more durable and safer than ordinary glass, however it is not unbreakable. If struck extremely hard, it may break or weaken, and could at a later time shatter into many small pieces without apparent cause.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

• Fully unwind the power cord before use.

• Connect only to 230V or 240V power

outlet.

• 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 or allow moisture to come in contact with the part, unless it is recommended in the cleaning instructions.

• 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 authorized 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.

BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST

• 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.

• Always turn the appliance to the OFF

position, switch off at the power outlet and unplug at the power outlet when the appliance is not in use.

• Before cleaning, always turn the

appliance to the OFF position, switch off at the power outlet, unplug at the power outlet and remove the power cord, if detachable, from the appliance and allow all parts to cool.

• Do not place this appliance on or near

a heat source, such as hot plate, oven or heaters.

• Position the appliance at a minimum

distance of 20cm away from walls, curtains and other heat or steam sensitive materials and provide adequate space above and on all sides for air circulation.

IMPORTANT

Fully unwind the cord before use. Ensure appliance is fully cooled before storing power cord inside removable cooking bowl.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

KNOW

your Breville

Multi Chef

™

PAGE HEADER.....KNOW YOUR BREVILLE MULTI CHEF™

A B

E F G H I J K

A. Tempered domed glass lid

With steam vent. Dishwasher safe.

B. Removable non-stick cooking bowl

Prevents risotto and rice from sticking.

C. Cool-touch handles D. Removable power cord (not shown)

For convenient serving at the table and storage.

E. RISOTTO setting F. SAUTÉ|SEAR setting G. RICE|STEAM setting

Large 10 scoop capacity cooks up to 20 scoops of cooked rice.

H. LOW SLOW COOK setting

Gently simmers food for an extended period of time.

I. HIGH SLOW COOK setting

Simmers food quicker for when time is a constraint.

J. KEEP WARM

Automatically switches on after each setting (except sauté).

K. START|CANCEL button L. Stainless steel steaming tray

Ideal for vegetables, seafood and poultry.

M. Rice scoop and serving spoon

OPERATING

your Breville

Multi Chef

™

PAGE HEADER.....OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE MULTI CHEF™

BEFORE FIRST USE

Before ﬁrst use, remove all packaging material and promotional labels and wash the non-stick removable cooking bowl, stainless steel steaming tray and glass lid in hot soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly.

HOW TO MAKE RISOTTO

SAUTÉ|SEAR setting

1. Ensure exterior of the removable

cooking bowl is clean before placing it in the housing (this will ensure proper contact with the inner cooking surface).

2. Plug power cord into a 230V or 240V

power outlet. The START|CANCEL button and RISOTTO button surround will illuminate in white.

3. Press the SAUTÉ|SEAR button, the

button surround will illuminate in white. Press the START|CANCEL button to activate the setting, the button surround will illuminate red.

4. Cover with lid and allow to pre-heat for

approximately 2-3 minutes (do not preheat for longer than 5 minutes).

5. Add oil/butter and allow to heat/melt for

approximately 1 minute.

6. If using chicken or seafood in the recipe,

sear in small batches, cover with lid and stir occasionally until food is cooked. Remove from cooking bowl.

7. Add extra oil/butter to cooking bowl if

necessary or if recipe states. Allow to heat for approximately 1 minute.

8. Add ingredients such as onions and

garlic. Sauté, cover with lid if necessary and stir occasionally for about 4 to 5 minutes or until cooked to desired brownness.

9. Stir in Arborio or carnaroli rice and

mix well. Sauté for approximately 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

10. Pour in wine (if using) and cook

uncovered until rice has absorbed all liquid and alcohol has evaporated, stirring frequently.

11. Press the START|CANCEL button to

stop the SAUTÉ|SEAR setting.

12. Refer to step 1 in the RISOTTO

setting section below.

RISOTTO Setting

1. Follow steps 1-11 in the SAUTÉ|SEAR

setting section above.

2. Add stock or water and stir well. Cover

with lid and press the RISOTTO button, then press the START|CANCEL button to activate the setting. The START|CANCEL button surround will illuminate red and cooking will commence.

3. Allow to cook until the ready

beeps sound and the multi cooker automatically switches to the KEEP WARM setting. This will take approximately 20-30 minutes depending on the recipe.

4. Remove lid and stir well using the

serving spoon provided. At this stage remaining ingredients can be added i.e., butter, parmesan cheese, herbs, salt and pepper.

5. The multi cooker will remain on the

KEEP WARM setting for 30 minutes before switching OFF. However, risotto is best served as soon as possible after completion of cooking.

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NOTE

There may be occasions when the multi cooker switches to the KEEP WARM setting or switches off before cooking is complete. If this occurs, simply press the desired cooking button, then press the START|CANCEL button. The START|CANCEL button surround will illuminate red and the selected setting will be activated. This is a safety mechanism to prevent overheating due to certain cooking conditions.

HOW TO MAKE RICE

RICE|STEAM setting

1. Use the multi cooker rice scoop provided

to measure the required quantity of rice (refer to cooking tables - page 18). Always measure level scoops, not heaped (Fig 1).

TIP

Allow the risotto to rest in the KEEP WARM setting for 5 or 10 minutes to ﬁnish cooking.

TIP

For optimum risotto results, we recommend you stir once after 15-20 minutes in the RISOTTO setting.

Fig. 1

NOTE

The multi cooker rice scoop is not a standard metric measuring cup. 1 multi cooker rice scoop is equal to 150g of uncooked rice and 180ml of water. (1 Australian standard metric measuring cup is equal to 200g of uncooked rice) If your multi cooker rice scoop is lost or misplaced, use another cup but maintain the same cooking ratios and ensure you do not exceed the 10 scoop maximum line in the removable cooking bowl: White Rice = 1 scoop rice + 1 scoop water Brown Rice = 1 scoop rice + 1½ scoops water

Using the multi cooker rice scoop

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OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE MULTI CHEF™

2. Place measured rice into a separate bowl

and wash with cold water to remove any excess starch. The rice is ready for cooking when water runs clear from the rice. Drain well.

3. Ensure the exterior of the removable

cooking bowl is clean before placing it in the housing (this will ensure proper contact with the inner cooking surface) (Fig 2).

Fig. 2

4. Add the washed rice to the removable

cooking bowl, ensuring rice is spread evenly across the bottom of the bowl and not heaped to one side (Fig 3).

7. Plug power cord into 230V or 240V

power outlet. The START|CANCEL button and RISOTTO button surround will illuminate in white.

8. Press the RICE|STEAM button,

then press the START|CANCEL button to activate the setting. The START|CANCEL button surround will illuminate red and cooking will commence.

9. When cooking is complete, the ready

beeps will sound and the multi cooker will automatically switch to the KEEP WARM setting.

10. Open the lid and turn the rice over with

the serving spoon provided. Replace the lid and allow the rice to stand for 10-15 minutes before serving. This allows any excess moisture to be absorbed, resulting in a ﬂufﬁer rice texture.

NOTE

After using the RICE setting the appliance will automatically switch to the KEEP WARM setting for up to 5 hours.

Fig. 3

5. Add water using the following ratios:

White Rice = 1 scoop rice : 1 scoop water Brown Rice = 1 scoop rice : 1½ scoops water

6. Place the glass lid into position.

NOTE

Do not remove the glass lid until ready to serve (except for when turning over rice after cooking is complete or as suggested in the recipes).

NOTE

To stop the KEEP WARM setting, unplug the power cord.

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OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE MULTI CHEF™

IMPORTANT

• Always place liquid into the

removable cooking bowl before pressing the START|CANCEL button.

• Do not interfere with the automatic

selector control during operation.

• To prevent scratching the

non-stick surface of the removable cooking bowl, always use wooden or plastic utensils.

• Ensure the removable cooking

bowl is correctly positioned in the appliance base before you commence cooking.

WARNING

• Before removing the non-stick

cooking bowl from housing, always ensure the power cord is unplugged. Always ensure appliance is switched off at the power outlet and power cord is unplugged.

• Always use heat protective gloves

or oven mitts when removing the lid and the non-stick cooking bowl from the appliance.

• Always position steam vent on

lid away from yourself to avoid scalding from escaping steam.

• Always lift and remove the lid

carefully, angling it away from yourself to avoid scalding from escaping steam.

• To ensure continued protection against risk of electric shock, connect to properly grounded outlets only.

• Cook only in removable non-stick cooking bowl.

• Do not use a damaged or dented removable cooking bowl. If damaged or dented, replace bowl before using.

OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE MULTI CHEF™

HOW TO SLOW COOK

SEAR setting

Searing in the multi cooker may take a little extra time and whilst not strictly necessary, the rewards are evident in the end result. The cooking bowl keeps the heat stable and uniform allowing the meat to brown and form an even crust. Plus searing seals in the moisture, intensiﬁes the ﬂavour and provides more tender results.

1. Ensure exterior of the removable

cooking bowl is clean before placing it in the housing (this will ensure proper contact with the inner cooking surface).

2. Plug power cord into a 230V or 240V

power outlet. The START|CANCEL button and RISOTTO button surround will illuminate in white.

3. Press the SAUTÉ|SEAR button, the

button surround will illuminate white. Press the START|CANCEL button to activate the setting, the button surround will illuminate red.

4. Cover with lid and allow to pre-heat

for approximately 2-3 minutes (do not preheat for longer than 5 minutes).

5. Add oil/butter and allow to heat/melt for

approximately 1 minute with the lid on.

6. Always sear meat and poultry in small

batches. Cover with lid and cook, stirring occasionally until food is evenly browned. Remove from cooking bowl. When ﬁnished searing, proceed to the Slow Cook Settings section below.

Slow Cook Settings

The multi cooker has two slow cook settings: Low and High. Use the recommended guidelines below to determine cooking time and heat settings and use recipes in this instruction book. Dishes can be prepared well in advance and cooking time regulated so that food is ready to serve at a convenient time.

A general rule of thumb for most slow cooked meat and vegetable recipes is:

Setting Cooking Time

LOW: 6-7 hours HIGH: 3-4 hours Your favourite traditional recipes can also

be easily adapted to this slow cooker. Simply halve the amount of liquid and increase the cooking time..

NOTE

These cooking times are approximates only and times can vary depending on ingredients, quantities in recipes and whether the cooking bowl and its ingredients are hot from searing.

As a guide meats such as chicken or small pieces of meat will have best results when cooked on high for 3-4 hours.

Larger pieces of meat such as lamb shanks will have best results when cooked on low for 6-7 hours.

Cooking Times (with Searing)

When the SAUTÉ|SEAR setting is used prior to slow cooking, cooking times will be shortened slightly. Check for doneness intermittently during cooking.

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