Breville BRC600BSS Instruction Handbook

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BRC600 Issue - D13

the Multi Chef

Instruction Booklet

™

BRC600

CONGRATULATIONS

on the purchase of your new Breville product

CONTENTS

4 Breville recommends safety first

7 Know your Breville product

9 Operating your Breville product

- How to make risotto (p10)

- How to make rice (p12)

- How to slow cook (p14)

16 Rice cooking tables

18 Rice variations

20 Steaming foods

25 Care and cleaning

27 Troubleshooting

29 Recipe ideas

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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 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.

• We recommend the slow cooker is not

placed on a stone bench top when it's
cooking. This is due to bench tops being
sensitive to uneven heat and may crack
if heated locally. If you would like to cook
with the slow cooker on the bench top,
place a chopping board or heat proof mat
underneath the slow cooker.

• 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.

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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST

• 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.

• 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.

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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST

• 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.

• 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

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KNOW

your Breville product

PAGE HEADER...KNOW YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT

A
B

C

D

ML

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.

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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 product

PAge heAder.....

OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT

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
pre-heat 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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PAge heAder.....

OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT

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.

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

TIP

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

Using the multi cooker rice scoop

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PAge heAder.....

OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT

HOW TO MAKE RICE

RICE|STEAM setting

Fig. 1

1. Use the multi cooker rice scoop provided

to measure the required quantity of rice
(refer to cooking tables - page 17).
Always measure level scoops, not
heaped (Fig 1).

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).

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.

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.

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PAge heAder.....

OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT

NOTE

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

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.

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.

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