Breville BSC300W, BSC300 User Manual

Avance Slow Cooker

Instructions and Recipes

To suit all BSC300 and BSC300W models

Contents

Page

Breville recommends safety first 4

Know your Breville Avance Slow Cooker 6

Operating your Breville Avance Slow Cooker 7

A beginnners’s Guide to Slow Cooking 8

Hints and Tips 11

Cleaning and Cleaning 12

Recipes 13

Congratulations

on the purchase of your new Breville Avance Slow Cooker

Breville recommends safety first

We at Breville 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 FOR YOUR BREVILLE SLOW COOKER

• Carefully read all instructions before operating

the Breville Avance Slow Cooker for the first time and save for future reference.

• Remove and safely discard any packaging

material and promotional labels before using the slow cooker 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 place the appliance near the edge of

a bench or table during operation. Ensure the surface is level, clean and free of water and other substances.

• Do not operate the slow cooker on a sink

drain board.

• Do not place the slow cooker on or near a hot

gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

• Position the slow cooker at a minimum

distance of 20cm away from walls and provide adequate space above and around all sides for air circulation.

• The temperature of accessible surfaces will

be high when the slow cooker is operating and for some time after use.

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Allow the slow

cooker to cool completely before moving or cleaning any parts.

• Use only the removable crockery bowl and lid

supplied. Do not use any other bowl inside the metal housing.

• Never plug in or switch on the slow cooker

without having the removable crockery bowl placed inside the metal housing.

• Do not place food or liquid into the metal

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

• Never operate the slow cooker without food

and liquid in the removable crockery bowl. Ensure the removable crockery bowl is at least ½ to ¾ full of food and/or liquid before switching on the appliance.

• Do not use a damaged or cracked removable

crockery bowl. Replace before using.

• Always have the glass lid positioned correctly

on the removable crockery bowl 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.

• Extreme caution must be used when the

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

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles to

move slow cooker and dry oven mitts to remove the removable crockery bowl when hot.

• Do not place the removable crockery bowl,

when hot on any surface that may be affected by heat.

• Avoid sudden temperature changes. Do

not place frozen or very cold foods into the removable crockery bowl when it is hot. Do not place removable crockery bowl when hot into cold water.

• The removable crockery bowl is not suitable

for storing food in the freezer.

Breville recommends safety first continued

• Do not use the removable crockery bowl in a

conventional oven or microwave oven.

• Do not place the removable crockery bowl

onto a hot gas or electric burner.

• Avoid scalding from escaping steam when

removing the glass lid from the removable crockery bowl when hot by carefully lifting the lid angled away from yourself.

• Do not allow water from the lid to drip into

the stainless steel housing, only into the removable crockery bowl.

• Do not attempt to operate the slow cooker by

any method other than those described in this book.

• Always ensure the slow cooker is properly

assembled before operating. Follow the instructions provided in this book.

• 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 the lid,

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

• Always switch the slow cooker to the ’Off’

position, then switch off at the power outlet, then unplug and allow to cool, if appliance is not in use, before cleaning, before attempting to move the appliance, dissembling, assembling and when storing the appliance.

• Keep the slow cooker clean. Follow the

cleaning instructions provided in this book.

CAUTION: HOT SURFACES DURING AND AFTER USE.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

• Unwind the power cord fully 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 power cord, plug or stainless steel housing in water or any other liquid.

• This 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.

• 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.

• It is recommended to inspect the appliance

regularly. To avoid a hazard, do not use the appliance if the power cord, power plug or appliance becomes damaged in anyway. Return the entire appliance to the nearest authorised Breville Service Centre for examination and/or repair.

• Any maintenance other than cleaning should

be performed at an authorised Breville Service Centre.

• 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.

Know your Breville Avance Slow Cooker

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1. Tempered domed glass lid

allows the food to be monitored during cooking

2. Dishwasher Safe ‘Cook and Serve’

Removable crockery bowl

3. Compact 5 litre capacity

4. Cool touch handles

5. Power light

6. Temperature control dial

with Low, High and Auto Settings

7. Wrap around element (not shown)

Ensures even heating throughout the cooking process

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Operating your Breville Avance Slow Cooker

BEFORE THE FIRST USE

Before first use, remove all packaging material and promotional labels and wash the removable crockery bowl and glass lid in hot soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly.

BROWNING BEFORE SLOW COOKING

Pre-browning meat and poultry, prior to slow cooking, seals in the moisture, intensifies the flavour and provides more tender results, whilst producing richer flavours in other food, such as onions, capsicums and leeks.

Pre-browning may take a little extra time, and whilst not strictly necessary, the rewards are evident in the end results. Use a non-stick frypan to reduce the amount of oil required.

HOW TO SLOW COOK

1. Before placing the removable crockery bowl

in the metal housing, ensure the exterior of the bowl is clean. This will ensure proper contact with the inner cooking surface.

2. Place the prepared food into the removable

crockery bowl, ensuring denser foods are spread evenly across the bottom of the bowl and not heaped to one side. Ensure the food and/or liquid fills at least ½ to ¾ of the removable crockery bowl. Place the glass lid into position.

3. With the temperature control dial turned

to the OFF position, plug the Avance Slow Cooker into a 230V or 240V power outlet and switch the power on at the power outlet.

4. Set the temperature control dial to the

desired setting, or as recommended in the recipe section.

5. When cooking is complete, turn the

temperature control dial to the OFF position, switch off at the power outlet and then unplug.

6. Allow the Avance Slow Cooker to cool

completely before cleaning and storing.

IMPORTANT

• Always use the Avance Slow Cooker on a

dry, level surface.

• Never operate without food and liquid in the

removable crockery bowl.

• Never operate without the removable crockery

bowl positioned in the metal housing.

• Always have the glass lid firmly in position

on the removable crockery bowl throughout operation of the appliance unless where stated in a recipe to have it removed.

• Always use dry pot holders or oven mitts

when removing the removable crockery bowl when hot.

• Do not place the removable crockery bowl

when hot on any surface that may be affected by heat.

ALWAYS LIFT AND REMOVE THE GLASS LID CAREFULLY AND ANGLED AWAY FROM YOURSELF TO AVOID SCALDING FROM ESCAPING STEAM.

A Beginner’s Guide to Slow Cooking

In years gone by, food cooked in large pots and allowed to simmer for hours, was full of flavour, moist and tender. The Breville Avance Slow Cooker is designed to produce these same results, whilst leaving you time to do other things, making it perfect for today’s busy lifestyles.

Following is a guide to help simplify the process of slow cooking, allowing you to obtain maximum satisfaction from your Avance Slow Cooker.

We have also included helpful hints and recipes for successful slow cooking.

PREPARING MEAT AND POULTRY

Select the leanest cuts when purchasing meat. Trim the meat or poultry of any visible 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 2.5cm to 3cm. Slow cooking allows less tender cuts of meat to be used. The bones can be left on meat or poultry if liked and will help to keep meat tender during cooking.

PREPARING VEGETABLES

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

When cooking vegetables and meat together in the Avance Slow Cooker , the vegetables can cook at a slower rate than the meat. To gain the best results, position the vegetables on the base and sides of the Avance Slow Cooker and place the meat on top.

PREPARING DRIED BEANS AND PULSES

If time permits, overnight soaking of dried beans and pulses is preferable. After soaking, drain and place in the removable crockery bowl of the Avance Slow Cooker and cover with sufficient water to reach double their volume. Cook beans on the High setting for 2-4 hours or until tender. Pre-soaked beans and pulses will cook a little faster.

USING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SETTINGS

This Slow Cooker has three settings: Low, High and Auto. Use the recommended guidelines offered in the recipe to determine cooking time and heat setting. Dishes can be prepared well in advance of mealtime and cooking time regulated so that food is ready to serve at a convenient time.

It is almost impossible to overcook in the Avance Slow Cooker particularly when using the Low setting. A general rule of thumb for most slow cooked meat and vegetable recipes is:

LOW 6 to 10 hours

HIGH 3 to 4 hours

AUTO 4 to 6 hours

A Beginner’s Guide to Slow Cooking continued

Ensure the food and/or liquid in the recipe fills at least 1/2 to 3/4 of the removable crockery bowl. When food is cooking in your Avance Slow Cooker, most moisture is retained. So when you are adapting your favourite traditional recipes to this Slow Cooker, simply halve the amount of liquid and increase the cooking time.

The following is a guide to adjusting your favourite recipes:

Traditional

Slow Cooker Cooking Time Cooking Time

LOW HIGH AUTO

35 to 60 minutes

1 to 3 hours 8 to 10

These times are approximate. Times can vary depending on ingredients and quantities in recipes.

6 to 10

hrs

3 to 4 hrs

4 to 6 hrs

6 to 8 hrs

Note

High humidity, altitude, cold tap water, ingredients and minor fluctuations may slightly affect the cooking times in the Avance Slow Cooker.

Note

HIGH SETTING

The High setting is used when cooking dried beans or pulses and will cook food in half the time required for the Low setting. Some foods may boil when cooked on the high setting, so it may be necessary to add extra liquid.

This will depend on the recipe and the amount of time in which it is cooked. Occasional stirring of stews and casseroles will improve flavour distribution.

AUTO SETTING

The Auto setting will begin cooking on High and then will shift to Low after approximately 2-4 hours of cooking time for added ease and simplicity.

ADAPTING LIQUID AMOUNTS

When food is cooking in your Avance Slow Cooker, most moisture is retained. To allow for this when using traditional recipes it is advisable to halve the liquid content.

However, after cooking if the liquid content is excessive, remove the lid and operate the Avance Slow Cooker on the High setting for 30-45 minutes or until the liquid reduces by the desired amount. Alternatively, the liquid can be thickened by adding a mixture of cornflour and water.

LOW SETTING

The Low setting gently simmers food for an extended period of time without overcooking or burning. No stirring is required when using this setting.

STIRRING THE FOOD

Little or no stirring is required when using the Low setting. However, stirring the food when using the High setting ensures even flavour distribution.

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