Breville BSC560 User Manual

the Flavour Maker

Instruction Booklet

BSC560

CONGRATULATIONS

on the purchase of your new

Breville Flavour Maker

CONTENTS

4 Breville recommends safety ﬁrst

6 Know your Breville Flavour Maker

8 Before ﬁrst use of your

Breville Flavour Maker

12 A beginner’s guide to

slow cooking

18 Hints and tips

20 Care and cleaning

22 Recipes

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

• Carefully read all instructions

before operating the Breville Flavour Maker 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 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.

• 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 handles

to move slow cooker and dry oven mitts to remove the stainless steel 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 slow cooker base.

• 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.

• 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.

• Do not use the EasySear™ pan for

food storage.

• Do not use the removable EasySear™

pan in a microwave oven.

BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST

• Do not reheat food using your

Flavour Maker.

• Always slow cook with the stainless steel

lid on, for the recommended time.

• Avoid scalding from escaping steam

when removing the stainless steel 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

stainless steel 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.

• Keep the slow cooker clean. Follow

the cleaning instructions provided in this book.

WARNING

Hot surfaces during and after use.

SAVE THESE

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.

INSTRUCTIONS

KNOW

your Breville Flavour Maker

KNOW YOUR BREVILLE FLAVOUR MAKER

A. Silicon handle covers

For heat protection

B. Domed stainless steel lid

Suitable for use in the oven

C. Removable EasySear™ pan

Designed for searing on the stovetop, slow cooking and roasting in the oven. Three coat Quantanium™ non-stick for easy cleaning.

D. Wrap around element (not shown)

Ensures an even temperature throughout the cooking process

C, E

F G

E. Extra large 7 litre capacity

For family sized meals

F. Slow cooker base

Premium brushed stainless design

G. Control dial with Auto setting

For ease and simplicity

H. Stainless steel rack

For Roasting

I. Removable cord (not shown)

For serving at the table and easy storage

BEFORE FIRST USE

of your Breville Flavour Maker

BEFORE FIRST USE

OIL

GAS OR ELECTRIC STOVETOP

MEDIUM TO HIGH HEAT

GAS OR ELECTRIC STOVETOP

MEDIUM TO HIGH HEAT

OIL

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

HOW TO SEAR BEFORE SLOW COOKING

1. Remove the EasySear™ pan from 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

BEFORE FIRST USE

OIL

GAS OR ELECTRIC STOVETOP

MEDIUM TO HIGH HEAT

GAS OR ELECTRIC STOVETOP

MEDIUM TO HIGH HEAT

OIL

5. When ﬁnished searing, use oven mitts

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

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.

• While silicone handles are heat resistant

to 250°C (it is not recommended to use for extended periods above 200°C).

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 stainless steel lid into position.

3. With the Temperature Control Dial

turned to the OFF position, insert the connector end of the power cord into the appliance inlet, plug the power cord into a 230V or 240V power outlet and switch the power on at the power outlet.

BEFORE FIRST USE

OIL

GAS OR ELECTRIC STOVETOP

MEDIUM TO HIGH HEAT

GAS OR ELECTRIC STOVETOP

MEDIUM TO HIGH HEAT

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

IMPORTANT

Always lift and remove the stainless steel 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 stainless steel lid.

A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO

SLOW COOKING

with your Breville Flavour Maker

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 Cook 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 recipes 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 a 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.

A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SLOW COOKING

SEARING AND BROWNING BEFORE SLOW COOKING

Searing and browning in the EasySear™ pan on the stovetop may take a little extra time and whilst not strictly necessary, the rewards are evident in the end result.

The EasySear™ pan keeps the heat stable and uniform allowing the meat to brown and form an even crust. Plus searing and browning seals in the moisture, intensiﬁes the ﬂavour and provides more tender results.

Once searing and browning is complete, return the EasySear™ pan to the slow cooker base with all the tasty caramelized ingredients inside.

USING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SETTINGS

This slow cooker has three settings: Low, High and Auto. Use the recommended guidelines below to determine cooking time and heat setting and use recipes in this instruction book. Dishes can be prepared well in advance of mealtime 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:

NOTE

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

TRADITIONAL COOKING TIME

SLOW COOKER COOKING TIME (WITHOUT SEARING)

LOW HIGH AUTO

35 to 60 minutes 6 to 10

1 to 3 hours 8 to 10

TRADITIONAL COOKING TIME

hrs

SLOW COOKER COOKING TIME

3 to 4 hrs

4 to 6 hrs

(WITH SEARING)

LOW HIGH AUTO

35 to 60 minutes 4 to 5

hrs

1 to 3 hours 5 to 6

hrs

2 to 3 hrs

3 to 4 hrs

4 to 6 hrs

6 to 8 hrs

3 to 4 hrs

4 to 5 hrs

SETTING COOKING TIME

LOW 6 to 10 hours

HIGH 3 to 4 hours

AUTO 4 to 6 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. The following is a guide to adjusting your favourite recipes.

COOKING TIMES (WITH SEARING)

When the EasySear™ pan is used for searing on the stovetop prior to being placed in the slow cooker, 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 EasySear™ pan and its ingredients are hot from searing.

A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SLOW COOKING

NOTE

High humidity, altitude, cold tap water, ingredients and minor ﬂuctuations may slightly affect the cooking times in the slow cooker with EasySear™ pan.

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.

HIGH SETTING

The High setting will cook food in approximately 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.

The High setting in this slow cooker cooks considerably faster than the Auto or Low settings and can be used if time is a constraint. Simply place your favourite meal on High for 3 to 4 hours and you will have a cooked meal in a fraction of the time.

ROASTING IN THE SLOW COOKER

Roasting meats in the Flavour Maker creates tender, ﬂavoursome results. The long, slow, covered cooking process breaks down and softens the connective and muscle tissue within the meat, making it easier to slice. Cheaper cuts of meat can be used to provide perfect results cooked by this method.

Meat will not brown during the slow cooking process, so for browner results sear in the EasySear™ pan on the stovetop ﬁrst before placing back into the slow cooker base.

The addition of liquid is not required for roasting. Elevate the meat to be cooked on the provided stainless steel rack. This will assist in keeping the surface of the meat dry and free from any fat released throughout the cooking process.

SUITABLE MEAT CUTS FOR ROASTING

Beef Blade, Rump, Rib Roast, Sirloin,

Silverside, Topside.

Lamb Leg, Mid Loin, Rack, Crown Roast,

Shank, Shoulder, Mini Roasts.

Veal Leg, Loin, Rack,

Shoulder/Forequarter.

Pork Loin, Neck, Leg, Racks

(remove skin & fat).

AUTO SETTING

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

POT ROASTING IN THE SLOW COOKER

The addition of liquid is required for pot roasting. Place sufﬁcient liquid into the removable EasySear™ pan to cover up to a third of the meat. Meat will not brown during the pot roasting process, so for browner results sear in the EasySear™ pan on the stovetop ﬁrst before placing back into the slow cooker base for pot roasting.

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