Breville BSC500BSS Instruction Handbook

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BSC500 Issue - C13

the Flavour Maker

Instruction Booklet

BSC500

CONGRATULATIONS

on the purchase of your new Breville product

CONTENTS

4 Breville recommends safety first

7 Know your Breville product

9 Before first use of your

Breville product

13 A beginner’s guide to

slow cooking

18 Hints and tips

20 Care and cleaning

22 Recipes

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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 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 immerse appliance, power

cord or power plug in water or any
other liquid.

• Always insert the connector end of the

power cord into appliance inlet before
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.

• Do not place the slow cooker 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 this appliance on or near

a hot gas or electric burner, or where it
could touch a heated oven.

• Position the slow cooker at a minimum

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

• The temperature of accessible surfaces

will be high when the appliance is
operating and for some time after use.

• We recommend the slow cooker is

not placed on a stone bench top when
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 a slow cooker on the bench
top; place a chopping board or heat
proof matt underneath the slow cooker.

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles

to move slow cooker and dry oven mitts
to remove the glass lid and/or removable
EasySear™ pan when hot.

• Use only the removable EasySear™ pan

and lid supplied. Do not use any other
pan inside the slow cooker base.

• Never plug in or switch on the slow

cooker without having the removable
EasySear™ pan placed inside the
stainless steel housing.

• Do not place food or liquid into the

stainless steel housing. Only the
removable EasySear™ pan is designed to
contain food or liquid.

• Never operate the slow cooker without

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

• Do not use a damaged removable

EasySear™ pan. Replace before using.

• Always have the glass lid positioned

correctly on the removable EasySear™
pan throughout operation of the
appliance unless stated in the recipe to
have it removed.

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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST

• The glass lid has been specially treated

to make it stronger, more durable and
safer than ordinary glass. However it is
not unbreakable. If dropped or 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 place the removable EasySear™

pan 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 EasySear™ pan when it is
hot. Do not place removable EasySear™
pan when hot into cold water.

• Do not use the EasySear™ pan for

food storage.

• The removable EasySear™ pan is not

suitable for storing food in the freezer.

• Do not use the removable EasySear™

pan in a microwave oven.

• Do not reheat food using your

Flavour Maker.

• Always slow cook with the glass lid on,

for the recommended time.

• Avoid scalding from escaping steam

when removing the glass lid from the
removable EasySear™ pan when hot
by carefully lifting the lid angled away
from yourself.

• Do not allow water from the lid to drip

into the slow cooker base, only into the
removable EasySear™ pan.

• 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

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

• Always turn the temperature control

dial to the OFF position, switch off at
the power outlet, unplug the power
cord from the power outlet, remove the
connector end of the power cord from
the appliance and allow the appliance
to cool, if appliance is not in use, before
cleaning, before attempting to move the
appliance, dissembling, assembling and
when storing the appliance.

NOTE

While silicone handles and glass lid
are heat resistant to 250°C. It is not
recommended to use for extended
periods above 200°C in oven.

Silicone handles should remain in
position while using EasySear™ pan
on stovetop, oven and in slow cooker.

For cleaning, silicone handles should
be removed regularly to prevent food
buildup. Only remove silicone handles
once EasySear™ pan is cool. Only
position silicone handles on a cooled
EasySear™ pan.

• Keep the slow cooker clean. Follow

the cleaning instructions provided in
this book.

WARNING

Hot surfaces during and after use.

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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST

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. 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 authorised 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.

• 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.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

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KNOW

your Breville product

PAge heAder.....

KNOW YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT

B

A
C

B

A

E

D

H

A. Silicon handle covers

For heat protection.

B. Tempered domed glass lid

Suitable for use in the oven.

C. Removable EasySear™ pan

Designed for searing on the
stovetop, slow cooking and roasting
in the oven. Xylan

®

premium non-stick

for easy cleaning.

D. Wrap around element

Ensures an even temperature
throughout the cooking process.

F

G

E. 5 litre capacity

For family sized meals.

F. Slow cooker base

Premium brushed stainless steel design.

G. Control dial with LOW, HIGH and

AUTO setting

For ease and simplicity.

H. Stainless steel rack

For roasting.

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BEFORE FIRST USE

of your Breville product

PAge heAder.....BEFORE FIRST USE

OIL

OIL

GAS OR ELECTRIC STOVETOP

MEDIUM TO HIGH HEAT

GAS OR ELECTRIC STOVETOP

MEDIUM TO HIGH HEAT

OIL

OIL

OIL

OIL

GAS OR ELECTRIC STOVETOP

MEDIUM TO HIGH HEAT

Before first use, remove all promotional
labels and packing materials and safely
discard. Wash the removable EasySear™
pan and glass lid in hot, soapy water, rinse
and dry thoroughly. Wipe the inside and the
outside of the slow cooker base with a soft,
damp cloth, then dry thoroughly.

HOW TO SEAR BEFORE
SLOW COOKING

1. Remove the EasySear™ pan from the

slow cooker base and place onto a large
burner or hotplate on the gas, electric or
ceramic stovetop.

3. Heat EasySear™ pan on stovetop over

medium to high heat.

GAS OR ELECTRIC STOVETOP

MEDIUM TO HIGH HEAT

4. Place food to be seared into EasySear™

pan in batches.

2. Coat the inside of the EasySear™ pan

with oil or butter.

OIL

OIL

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5. When finished searing, use oven mitts

and carefully place EasySear™ pan back
into slow cooker base housing of slow
cooker. Proceed to How to Slow Cook
section on this page.

PAge heAder.....

GAS OR ELECTRIC STOVETOP

MEDIUM TO HIGH HEAT

OIL

OIL

BEFORE FIRST USE

IMPORTANT

• EasySear™ pan is suitable for use on

most electric, gas and ceramic stovetops,
however it is not suitable for use on
induction stovetops.

• The base of the EasySear™ pan may

cause scratching on glass/ceramic or
halogen cooktops.

• Stir food in the EasySear™ pan often,

when cooking on the stovetop.

• Do not use metal utensils because they

will scratch the non-stick coating on the
EasySear™ pan.

• Do not heat EasySear™ pan when empty

for prolonged periods of time as it may
damage the cooking surface.

• Do not place EasySear™ pan in an oven

that is hotter than 250°C.

NOTE

While silicone handles and glass lid
are heat resistant to 250°C. It is not
recommended to use for extended
periods above 200°C in oven.

Silicone handles should remain in
position while using EasySear™ pan
on stovetop, oven and in slow cooker.

HOW TO SLOW COOK

1. Insert the EasySear™ pan which is either

hot from searing on the stovetop or at
room temperature into the slow cooker
base. Add all ingredients into EasySear™
pan, ensuring denser foods are spread
evenly across the bottom of the pan and
not heaped to one side.

2. Place the glass lid into position.

NOTE

For cleaning, silicone handles should
be removed regularly to prevent food
buildup. Only remove silicone handles
once EasySear™ pan is cool. Only
position silicone handles on a cooled
EasySear™ pan.

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PAge heAder.....

OIL

OIL

GAS OR ELECTRIC STOVETOP

MEDIUM TO HIGH HEAT

GAS OR ELECTRIC STOVETOP

MEDIUM TO HIGH HEAT

BEFORE FIRST USE

3. With the temperature control dial turned

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

4. Turn the temperature control dial to the

desired setting, or as recommended in
a recipe. Go to www.breville.com.au for
slow cooked recipe ideas and recipes in
this instruction book.

5. When cooking is complete, turn the

temperature control dial to the OFF
position, switch off at the power outlet,
remove the power plug and then the
connector end from the appliance inlet.

IMPORTANT

• Always use the slow cooker with

EasySear™ pan on a dry, level surface.

• Never operate the slow cooker without

the removable EasySear™ pan positioned
in the slow cooker base.

• Never operate the slow cooker without

food and liquids in the removable
EasySear™ pan.

• Always have the glass lid firmly in

position on the removable EasySear™
pan throughout the operation of the slow
cooker unless it is stated in a recipe to
have it removed.

• Always use dry pot holders or oven mitts

to remove the EasySear™ pan and the
glass lid when hot.

• While providing some protection the

silicone handles will become hot during
use, an oven mitt is recommended.

• Do not place the removable EasySear™

pan or glass lid when hot on any surface
that may be affected by heat.

IMPORTANT

Always lift and remove the glass lid
carefully using an oven mitt and angled
away from yourself to avoid scalding
from escaping steam.

IMPORTANT

Always use dry pot holders or oven
mitts when handling EasySear™ pan or
glass lid.

IMPORTANT

It is recommended not to place the
slow cooker on stone bench top when
cooking, as the stone may crack when
heated unevenly.

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A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO

SLOW COOKING

with your Breville product

PAge heAder.....

A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SLOW COOKING

The Breville Flavour Maker is designed
specifically for flavour layering.
A technique professional chefs use to
enhance and deepen the taste of meals by
using the same pan for browning onions,
searing meats and creating casseroles,
curries, soup, stock and bolognaise.

For this reason, Breville have now
developed a Flavour Maker with a
EasySear™ pan. Simply remove the
EasySear™ pan from the slow cooker base
and use on the gas, electric or ceramic
stovetop to caramelise vegetables and sear
meats before placing back into the slow
cooker base and 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
Flavour Maker.

We have also included helpful hints for
successful slow cooking. For recipes, go to
www.breville.com.au and recipe section in
this instruction book.

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.

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

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 slow cooker with
EasySear™ pan.

PREPARING DRIED BEANS
AND PULSES

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

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