Breville BRC600XL User Manual

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Due to continued product improvement, the products illustrated/photographed in this booklet may vary slightly from the actual product.

BRC600XL Issue - A12

the Risotto Plus™

Instruction Booklet - Livret d'instructions

BRC600XL

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Contents

4 Breville recommends safety first

7 Know your Breville product

9Operating your Breville product

–(p10) How to make risotto

–(p11) How to make rice

–(p14) How to slow cook

17 Rice cooking tables

19 Rice variations

21 Steaming foods

26 Care & cleaning

28 Troubleshooting

30 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.

•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.

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•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 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 stated 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.

•The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Breville may cause injuries.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

•Fully unwind the power cord before use.

•Connect only to 110V or 120V 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. 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.

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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 and unplug at the power outlet when the appliance is not in use.

•Before cleaning, always turn the appliance to the OFF position, 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 8 inches (20cm) away from walls, curtains and other heat or steam sensitive materials and provide adequate space above and on all sides for

air circulation.

ELECTRIC CORD

INSTRUCTIONS

Your Breville appliance is fitted with a short detachable power supply cord as a safety precaution to prevent personal injury or property damage resulting from pulling, tripping or becoming entangled with a longer cord.

If required, a longer detachable power cord or an extension cord (both types not supplied by Breville) may be used with this appliance but the consumer must ensure care is exercised in their use. If a longer detachable power cords set or an extension cord is used, (1) the detachable power cord or extension cord must include a 3-prong grounding plug, (2) the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance and (3) the cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or table tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

Do not allow children to use or be near this appliance without close adult supervision.

IMPORTANT

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

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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KNOW

your Breville product

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A

B

C

D

L

M

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 setting

G.RICE|STEAM setting

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

H.SLOW COOK LOW setting

Gently simmers food for an extended period of time.

I.SLOW COOK HIGH 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

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OPERATING

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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 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 110V or 120V power outlet. The START|CANCEL button and RISOTTO button surround will illuminate in white.

3.Press the SAUTÉ 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, sauté in small batches, cover with lid if necessary 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 4–5 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 setting.

12.Refer to step 1 in the RISOTTO setting section below.

RISOTTO Setting

1.Follow steps 1–11 in the SAUTÉ 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 alert' will 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.

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.

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).

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.

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).

NOTE

The multi cooker rice scoop is not a standard metric measuring cup.

1 Risotto Plus™ rice scoop is equal to 150g of uncooked rice and 6oz (180ml) of water. 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	Using the multi cooker rice scoop
		} or water level marks on removable
	Brown Rice = 1 scoop rice + 1½ scoops water
		cooking bowl.

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CAUTION

Before starting to cook, clean the bottom of the inner pot and surface of the heating plate.

To ensure the pot is sitting flat on the heating plate, turn the pot clockwise and

counterclockwise inside cooker.

	The pot must be properly
	positioned inside the rice
	cooker or the unit will not work
	and may become damaged.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in the removeable inner pot.

DO NOT IMMERSE COOKER IN WATER

3.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

4.Add water using the following ratios: White Rice = 1 scoop rice : 1 scoop water Brown Rice = 1 scoop rice : 1½

scoops water, or use water level markings on inside of removable cooking bowl.

5.Place the glass lid into position.

6.Plug power cord into 110V or 120V power outlet. The START|CANCEL button and RISOTTO button surround will illuminate in white.

7.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.

8.When cooking is complete, the 'ready alert' will sound and the multi cooker will automatically switch to the KEEP WARM setting.

9.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.

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.

NOTE

To measure water accurately, use either the scoop rice provided or the water level markings on the inside of the removable cooking bowl.

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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.

CAUTION

•Risk of Electric Shock - Cook only in the removable non-stick cooking bowl provided.

•Do not use a damaged or dented removable cooking bowl.

If damaged or dented, replace bowl before using.

WARNING

•Before removing the non-stick cooking bowl from housing, always ensure the 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.

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HOW TO SLOW COOK

SAUTÉ setting

Sautéing in the multi cooker may take a little extra time and while 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. Sautéing seals in the moisture, intensifies the flavor 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 110V or 120V power outlet. The START|CANCEL button and SAUTÉ button surround will illuminate in white.

3.Press the SAUTÉ 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 sauté meat and poultry in small batches. Cover with lid if necessary and stir occasionally until food is evenly browned. Remove from cooking bowl. When finished sautéing, proceed to the Slow Cook Settings section.

NOTE

For optimal results, it may be recommended that meat & poultry is seared on a stovetop pan before placing into the multi cooker.

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 favorite 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.

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Cooking Times (with Sautéing)

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

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 sautéing.

Low or High Slow Cook Settings

1.Add all ingredients into the cooking bowl, ensuring denser foods are spread evenly across the bottom of the bowl and not heaped to one side and the liquid level is between MIN and MAX markings on the bowl.

2.Place the glass lid into position.

3.Press the SLOW COOK LOW or SLOW COOK HIGH button, then press the START|CANCEL button to activate the setting. The START|CANCEL button surround will illuminate red and cooking will commence.

4.Allow to cook until the 'ready alert' sounds. The unit automatically switch to the KEEP WARM setting.

5.The multi cooker will remain on the KEEP WARM setting for 5 hours before switching OFF.

The multi cooker is designed specifically for flavor layering. A technique professional chefs use to enhance and deepen the taste of meals by using the same pan for browning onions, sautéing meats and creating casseroles, curries, soups and bolognaise.

For this reason, Breville has now developed a slow cooker with a SAUTÉ setting to caramelize vegetables and sauté meats

before commencing the slow cooker function.

Following is a guide to help simplify the process of slow cooking, allowing you to obtain optimum results from your multi cooker. We have also included helpful hints for successful slow cooking. For recipes, go to the recipe section in this instruction book.

PREPARING MEAT AND POULTRY

Select the freshest cuts when purchasing meat. Trim the meat or poultry of any visible excess fat. If possible, purchase chicken portions without the skin. Otherwise, the slow cooking process will result in extra liquid being formed from the fat as it melts.

For casserole type recipes, cut the meat into cubes, approximately 1 inch (2.5cm).

Slow cooking allows less tender cuts of meat to be used. The bones can be left in meat

or poultry. This helps create a good flavor and helps to keep the meat tender during cooking.

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SUITABLE MEAT CUTS FOR SLOW COOKING

Beef chuck, skirt, round steak, boneless shin (gravy) beef, bone-in-shin (osso bucco).

Lamb shanks, drumsticks (frenched shanks), neck chops, boned out forequarter

or shoulder.

Veal diced leg, shoulder/forequarter chops and steaks, neck chops, knuckle

(osso bucco).

Pork leg steaks, diced belly, diced shoulder, boneless loin chops.

Chicken pieces bone in (thigh cutlets/drumsticks).

Chicken thigh fillets.

PREPARING VEGETABLES

Vegetables should be cut into even-sized pieces to ensure more even cooking. Frozen vegetables must be thawed before adding to other foods cooking in the multi cooker.

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RICE COOKING TABLES

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The rice scoop provided with your multi cooker is used in the following tables.

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 6oz (180ml) of water. 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:	Using the multi cooker rice scoop
	White Rice = 1 scoop rice + 1 scoop water
		} or water level marks on removable
	Brown Rice = 1 scoop rice + 1½ scoops water
		cooking bowl.
	White Rice

Uncooked	Cold water	Cooked rice	Cooking time
white rice	(Multi cooker	approx.	approx.
(Multi cooker	Rice scoops,	(Multi cooker	(minutes)
Rice scoops)	or water level	Rice scoops)
	marks)
2	2	5	10–12
4	4	9	12–15
6	6	15	15–20
8	8	16	20–25
10	10	27	25–30
Brown Rice
Uncooked	Cold water	Cooked rice	Cooking time
BROWN rice	(Multi cooker	approx.	approx.
(Multi cooker	Rice scoops,	(Multi cooker	(minutes)
Rice scoops)	or water level	Rice scoops)
	marks)
2	3	5	25–30
4	6	10	30–40
6	9	15	40–45

NOTE

Due to the additional water needed to cook brown rice, some starchy water bubbles may rise to the lid while cooking.

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RICE VARIATIONS

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SAVORY Rice

Prepare rice in the multi cooker as specified, substituting all the water with the same quantity of chicken, beef, fish, or vegetable stock.

Quinoa

Quinoa is an ancient South American grain that is high in protein with fluffy, creamy and slightly crunchy texture. Use the brown rice cooking tables.

Sweet Rice

Prepare rice in the multi cooker as specified substituting half the water with apple juice, orange juice or pineapple juice. Cooking rice with milk or cream is not recommended as it will burn onto the bottom of removable cooking bowl.

Saffron Rice

Add ¼ teaspoon of saffron powder or 2 saffron threads to every 2 cups of water. Use the white rice cooking tables. Mix well.

Arborio Rice

Arborio rice is short round-grained pearly rice often used for Italian risotto cooking. Use the brown rice cooking tables.

Jasmine Rice

Jasmine rice is fragrant long grain rice. Use the white rice cooking tables.

Basmati Rice

Basmati rice is an aromatic long grain rice. Use the white rice cooking tables.

Wild Rice

It is not recommended to cook wild rice alone in the multi cooker as it requires a substantial amount of water. It is possible to cook wild rice as a blend with white or brown rice.

Sushi

Sushi rice is short grained rice used in Japanese cooking. Use the brown rice cooking tables.

TIP

Add a little extra water for fluffier rice and a little less water for firmer rice. Some rice varieties may require more water for cooking, such as wild rice blends, Arborio rice or short grain rice. Follow the directions on the packet or use the brown rice cooking table.

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STEAMING FOODS

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Steamed foods retain most of their nutritional value when cooked in the multi cooker. Foods may be steamed by placing food in the stainless steel steaming tray over stock or

water and covering with the glass lid. Keep the glass lid on while steaming food unless the recipe or chart specifically states to remove the lid. By removing the lid unnecessarily steam is lost and the cooking time will be extended.

1.Measure 3 rice scoops or more of water or stock and pour into the removable cooking bowl. Use up to a maximum of

6 rice scoops of water.

2.Place food to be steamed directly into the stainless steel steaming tray and insert into the removable cooking bowl. (Refer to the Steaming Charts on page 23–25 for approximate cooking times).

3.Place removable cooking bowl with the steaming tray into housing and cover with the glass lid.

4.Plug power cord into a 110V or 120V power outlet. The START|CANCEL button and RISOTTO button surround will illuminate in white.

5.Press the RICE|STEAM setting then press the START|CANCEL button to activate the setting. The

START|CANCEL button surround will illuminate red and cooking

will commence.

6.When steaming is complete, the ready beeps will sound and the multi cooker will automatically switch to the

KEEP WARM setting.

7.If no further steaming is required, press the START|CANCEL button to cease operation and turn the multi cooker off and then unplug power cord. Allow to cool before cleaning.

Hints and tips for steaming vegetables

•Smaller pieces will steam faster than larger pieces.

•Try to keep vegetables to a standard size to ensure even cooking.

•Fresh or frozen vegetables may be steamed.

•If steaming frozen vegetables, do not thaw.

•The size and shape of vegetables, as well as personal taste, may call for adjustments to the cooking time. If softer vegetables are required, allow extra cooking time.

•Do not allow water or stock to reach the stainless steel tray. The steaming will not be effective.

WARNING

Always lift and remove the lid carefully, angling it away from yourself to avoid scalding from escaping steam.

NOTE

Keep the glass lid on while steaming food unless the recipe or chart specifically states to remove the lid. (By removing the lid unnecessarily, steam is lost and the cooking time will be extended.)

NOTE

Do not let the removable cooking bowl boil dry during steaming.

NOTE

Hot liquid can be added during the steaming process.

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Vegetables	Preparation & tips	Quantity	Cooking
			time
Artichoke	remove hard outer leaves & stalk	2 medium	30–35
Asparagus	trim, leave as spears	2 bunches	12–14
Beans	top and tail, leave whole	9oz (250g)	13–15
Beets	trim, do not break skin	10oz (300g)	12–13
Bell Peppers	cut into strips	3 medium	14–16
Broccoli	cut into florets	9oz (250g)	8–10
Brussel Sprouts	cut a cross in the base	13oz (375g)	17–19
Butternut Squash	cut into pieces	10oz (300g)	20–25
Cabbage	large pieces	18oz (500g)	10–12
Carrots	cut into strips	3 medium	14–16
Celery	slice into strips	3 stalks	5–6
Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)	soak for 12 hours	1 cup dried	40–45
Corn	whole corn cobs	2 small cobs	20–22
Mushrooms	whole, unwashed	10oz (300g)	8–10
Onions	peeled, leave whole	6 medium	20–25
Peas	fresh, peeled	9oz 250g	8–10
	frozen	9oz 250g	4–5
Potatoes	new, whole	4oz (120g)	25–30
	all purpose, whole	5–7oz	35–40
		(150–180g) each
Snow peas	topped and tailed	9oz (250g)	4–5
Spinach (English)	leaves and stems cleaned	½ bunch	5
Squash (baby)	topped and tailed	12oz (350g)	8
Sweet Potato	cut into pieces	10oz (300g)	20–25
Turnips	peeled, sliced & cut to 50g pieces	12oz (350g)	15–17
Zucchini	sliced	12oz (350g)	6

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Hints and tips for steaming fish and seafood

•Season fish with fresh herbs, onions, lemon etc. before cooking.

•Ensure fish fillets are in a single layer and do not overlap.

•Fish is cooked when it flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in color.

Type	Suggestions and tips	Cooking time
		(minutes)
Fish – fillets	Steam until opaque and easy to flake. A cutlet is cooked	8–10
– whole	when the center bone is able to be easily removed	15–20
– cutlets		12–14
Lobster - tails	Remove underside of shell	18–20
Mussels - in shell	Steam until just opened	12–14
Clams	Steam until just opened	8–10
Shrimp/Prawns	Steam until pink	8–10
- in shell
Scallops	Steam until opaque	4–6

Hints and tips for steaming poultry

•Select similar sized pieces of poultry for even cooking.

•For even cooking results arrange poultry in a single layer.

•Remove visible fat and skin.

•To obtain a browned appearance, sauté the chicken before steaming.

•Check poultry is cooked by piercing the thickest part. The poultry is cooked when the juices run clear.

Type	Suggestions and tips	Cooking time
		(minutes)
Breast fillet	Place skin side up	20–25
Drumstick	Place thickest part to outside of the steaming tray	30–35
Thigh fillet	Place thickest part to outside of the steaming tray	18–20

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Hints and tips for steaming dumplings

•Fresh or frozen dumplings and savory buns can be steamed.

•Place small pieces of baking paper (parchment paper), or cabbage or lettuce leaves, under the dumplings to avoid sticking to the steaming tray.

Type	Suggestions and tips	Cooking time (minutes)
BBQ pork or chicken buns	Cook from frozen	10–12
Dumplings - frozen	Separate before cooking	8–10
Dumplings - fresh		5–6

KEEP WARM Setting

The multi cooker will automatically switch to the KEEP WARM setting once the RICE, RISOTTO and SLOW COOK settings have finished cooking. It will keep KEEP WARM for up to 5 hours on the RICE and SLOW COOK settings and up to 30 minutes on the RISOTTO setting.

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