Breville EW40 User Manual

Avance Ultimate Wok

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

AND RECIPES

Breville is a registered trademark of Breville Pty. Ltd.

PRINTED ON

RECYCLED PAPER

ABN 98 000 092 928

Breville Customer Service Centre

Australian Customers

✉

☎

Fax (02) 9384 9601 Email Customer Service askus@breville.com.au

New Zealand Customers

✉

☎

Fax 0800 288 513 Email Customer Service askus@breville.com.au

Breville Customer Service Centre Locked Bag 2000 Botany NSW 2019 AUSTRALIA

Customer Service: 1300 139 798

Breville Customer Service Centre Private Bag 94411 Greenmount AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND

Customer Service: 09 271 3980

www.breville.com.au

Due to continual improvements in design or otherwise,

the product you purchase may differ slightly from

the one illustrated in this booklet.

Model EW40

Issue 1/03

Model EW40

CONTENTS

Introduction Page Breville Recommends Safety First 4 Know Your Breville Wok 5 Operating Your Breville Avance Ultimate Wok 8 Care and Cleaning 10 Removable Base 11 Cooking Techniques 12 Preparation Techniques 16 Special Ingredients 17 Recipes

Soups 20 Entrees and Accompaniments 23 Steamed Dishes 28 Stir Fries 30 Curries and Rice Dishes 37 Desserts 41

Avance Ultimate Wok

Congratulations

on the purchase of your new Breville Avance Ultimate Wok

Your Avance Ultimate Wok with its ‘High Wall’ heat system delivers ‘gas style’ performance. Its secret lies in its high wall 2400W Heat Element, which creates a high heat zone over the entire wok surface.

Your new Avance Ultimate Wok also features the new Quantanium scratch resistant coating which allows the use of metal utensils without

damaging the surface.

BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST

KNOW YOUR BREVILLE WOK

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:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING

The element in your Wok is recessed around

the wok base sides creating a wide heat zone

over the entire wok surface. The heavy die-

cast construction of the wok bowl is designed

22440000 wwaatttt ‘‘hhiigghh wwaallll’’ eelleemmeenntt

to retain even heat and save energy.

AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

••

This appliance is for household use only. Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use. Do not use outdoors.

••

The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.

••

Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

••

Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles.

••

Always use the Avance Ultimate Wok on a dry level surface.

••

Do not place this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or where it could touch a heated oven.

••

When using this appliance, provide adequate air space above and on all sides for circulation.

••

On surfaces where heat may cause a problem, an insulating mat is recommended.

••

Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, touch hot surfaces or become knotted.

••

Do not immerse cord, plug or temperature control probe in water or any other liquid.

••

Always turn the power off at the power outlet and then remove the plug, and then remove the temperature control probe before attempting to move the appliance, when the appliance is not in use and before cleaning.

••

Do not use harsh abrasives, caustic cleaners or oven cleaners when cleaning this appliance.

••

Regularly inspect the supply cord, plug and actual appliance for any damage. If found damaged in any way, immediately cease use of the appliance and return the entire appliance to the nearest authorised Breville service centre for examination, replacement or repair.

••

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.

The unique heating element is fully sealed,

so the Avance Ultimate Wok is

dishwasher safe and can be fully

immersed in water for easy cleaning.

With the lid in place, the Avance Ultimate

Wok can be used for slow cooking foods such as curries and casseroles. Use the

steam vent to release excess steam build up

during slow cooking or to reduce liquids.

Unique Pull-out Spoon Rest

Designed to allow the charn to

rest while not being used. Keeps

kitchen mess to a minimum.

Easy Push-Lever Removable Base

Your Avance Ultimate Wok has a

quick release removable base for

easy cleaning. This allows the Avance

Ultimate Wok to fit easily into the

dishwasher or sink. Simply move the lever

button to the right to unlock the base.

Sealed element

Cook ‘n’ Look Glass Lid

KNOW YOUR BREVILLE WOK cont’d

Plastic Spatula

Your Avance Ultimate Wok is supplied with a plastic charn for stirring foods, as it won’t damage the non stick surface.

New Quantanium Scratch Resistant Non-Stick Cooking Surface

Your Breville Avance Ultimate Wok features the new highly resilient Quantanium coating. It features special scratch resistant minerals causing metal utensils to slide over these particles without damaging the coating.

The end result is a non stick coating which enables the use of metal utensils such as spatulas and spoons, but not sharp utensils.

This non stick surface also means that foods won’t stick and less oil can be used while cooking.

Regular high heat cooking may discolour the non-stick Quantanium surface, this is normal and will not affect the performance of the non-stick coating.

Removable Temperature Control Probe

The temperature probe has 14 heat settings plus ‘High Sear’ for accurate temperature control. The ‘High Sear’ setting should be used for searing and sealing meats when stir frying.

The light on the probe switches off automatically when the temperature is reached and will cycle on and off during cooking in order to maintain the temperature selected.

The numbers on the dial represent the following temperatures approximately.

HEAT SETTINGS FUNCTION TEMPERATURE GUIDE

1 Keep food warm Low Heat/Slow Cook 2 Slow cooking sauces 3 Casseroles 4 5 Curries, pasta Medium Heat 6 Rice, browning nuts 7 Shallow frying 8 9 10 Vegetable stir frying High Heat 11 12 13 14 Stir frying High Sear High Sear Sealing meat, stir frying

For best results allow the Avance Ultimate Wok to preheat for 10 minutes on the ‘High Sear’ setting before beginning to cook.

Temperatures given are a guide only and may require adjustment to suit various foods and individual tastes.

OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE WOK OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE WOK

cont’d

BEFORE FIRST USE

••

It is recommended you remove any promotional labels and wash your Wok and lid in hot soapy water. Rinse and thoroughly dry.

Before inserting temperature control probe into the Wok socket ensure the interior of the socket is fully dry. To do this, shake out excess water then wipe the interior of the socket with a dry cloth.

••

The base is removable for easy cleaning (see page 11).

••

Do not immerse the cord and/or temperature control probe in water or any other liquid.

OPERATING YOUR WOK

1. With the Push-Lever Removable Base

button in the ‘unlock’ position, place the

Avance Ultimate Wok into the outer

housing. Ensure the Wok is firmly located

on the base tray then move the

Push-Lever button to the ‘lock’ position.

2. Insert the Temperature Control Probe

into the socket at the side of the Avance

Ultimate Wok. Plug into a 230/240v power

outlet and switch ‘on’. Always insert the

heat controller into the appliance first,

then plug into main power outlet.

3. Preheat the Avance Ultimate Wok on the ‘High Sear’ setting for approximately 10 minutes. The thermostat ‘On’ light will illuminate on the heat control indicating the temperature at which the dial is set.

4. When the thermostat light goes out this indicates the wok has reached its set temperature. The wok is now ready for use. The thermostat light will cycle on and off throughout cooking as the temperature is maintained by the thermostat.

5. When cooking is completed, turn temperature control knob to the off position (“0” on dial) before switching off at the power outlet. Unplug from power outlet. Leave temperature control probe connected to the appliance until cool.

The Avance Ultimate Wok must be used with the temperature control probe provided. Do not use any other temperature control probe or connector.

When stir fry cooking and a high heat is required, set temperature dial to ‘High Sear’ and allow thermostat light to cycle on and off several times. This will allow the cooking surface to adjust to a more accurate cooking temperature.

NEVER OPERATE THE AVANCE ULTIMATE WOK WITHOUT THE BASE POSITIONED DIRECTLY IN PLACE.

NEVER PLACE OIL OR FOOD INTO A COLD WOK WHILE IT IS HEATING, THIS WILL GIVE A POOR COOKING RESULT.

THE AVANCE ULTIMATE WOK GETS VERY HOT DURING USE, ALLOW THE UNIT TO COOL BEFORE MOVING OR STORING.

CARE AND CLEANING

••

Allow the Avance Ultimate Wok to cool down before cleaning.

••

Before cleaning switch the wok ’off‘and unplug from the power outlet. Remove the temperature control probe from the socket in the appliance by depressing the ‘easy release’ lever on the side of the probe (refer page 6).

••

Do not leave plastic cooking utensils in contact with the Avance Ultimate Wok while cooking.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL PROBE

••

If cleaning is necessary, wipe over the unit with a slightly damp cloth.

Do not immerse the cord, plug or temperature control probe in water or any other liquid.

Storage : Store the control probe carefully.

Do not knock or drop it as this can damage the probe. If damage is suspected, return the Temperature Probe to your nearest Breville service centre for inspection.

For convenient storage of the Temperature Probe, line the wok bowl with two sheets of kitchen paper and place the probe on the kitchen paper. This will ensure the probe and plug doesn’t scratch the non-stick coating.

NEW QUANTANIUM SCRATCH RESISTANT COATING

Your Avance Ultimate Wok features a special scratch resistant non stick coating that makes it safe to use metal utensils when cooking.

Regardless of this fact, Breville recommends that care is taken with the non-stick coating particularly when using metal utensils. A plastic spatula has been provided for your use.

Do not use sharp objects or cut food inside the Avance Ultimate Wok. Breville will not be liable for damage to the non-stick coating where metal utensils have been misused.

Cooking on a non-stick surface minimises the need for oil, food does not stick and cleaning is easier.

Any discolouration that may occur will only detract from the appearance of the Avance Ultimate Wok and will not affect the cooking performance.

To clean interior and exterior surface

When cleaning the non-stick coating do not use metal (or other abrasive) scourers. Wash in hot soapy water. Remove stubborn spots with a plastic scouring pad or nylon washing brush.

REMOVABLE BASE

TO REMOVE THE BASE FOR CLEANING

1. Move the Push-Lever Removable Base Button to the ‘unlock’ position.

2. Lift the base from the wok, lifting over the heat controller socket.

The wok base may be washed in hot soapy water, dry thoroughly. The wok base is dishwasher safe.

The Avance Ultimate Wok should never be

operated without the wok and base fully assembled and locked into place.

3. To relock base to wok, move Push-Lever Removable Base Button to the ‘lock’ position.

GLASS LID

Wash the glass lid in warm soapy water using a soft sponge, rinse and dry thoroughly. The glass lid is dishwasher safe.

Take care when the glass lid is hot. Do not place hot lid under cold water or on cold surfaces. This may cause id to break.

PULL-OUT SPOON REST

Remove the spoon rest from the wok base by simply pulling the rest all the way out from the base and depressing the area in the middle. This will allow the spoon rest to be fully removed. Wash in warm soapy water using a soft sponge, rinse and dry thoroughly. Alternatively, the spoon rest can be placed into the dishwasher.

DISHWASHER SAFE

Your Avance Ultimate Wok is dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. The recessed heating element is completely sealed so it is safe to immerse in water. Both the top and base of the Avance Ultimate Wok may be placed in the dishwasher. It is recommended that the base be washed by hand.

COOKING TECHNIQUES

COOKING TECHNIQUES cont’d

STIR-FRYING

Recommended temperature probe setting ‘High Sear’ for stir frying meat.

13 - 14 for vegetables and seafood

••

Stir frying is an energy efficient and healthy way of cooking foods. The benefit of this method is its speed and the flavour result. The non-stick cooking surface on your wok also means that less oil is required for cooking. The cooking action for stir frying is a continual tossing motion to ensure the food is evenly exposed to the heat and cooks quickly and evenly in a couple of minutes.

••

Stir frying should be carried out using a high heat setting.

••

Preheat your wok before adding any ingredients, allow the temperature light to cycle ‘on’ and ‘off’ several times. This will allow the wok to reach an even high temperature.

••

Stir frying is a dry heat cooking method and is best suited to tender cuts of meat. Timing is a key factor when cooking them as over cooking will give a tough, dry result. Cooking times depend on the size and thickness of the cut, as the bigger the cut the more time is needed.

RECOMMENDED CUTS FOR STIR FRYING

BEEF

Lean beef strips prepared from rump, sirloin, rib eye and fillet.

CHICKEN

Lean chicken strips prepared from breast fillets, tenderloins, thigh fillets.

LAMB

Lean lamb strips prepared from fillet, lamb leg steaks, round or topside mini roasts and loin.

PORK

Lean pork strips prepared from leg, butterfly or medallion steaks or fillet.

VEAL

Eye of loin, fillet, round, rump or topside.

STIR FRY TIPS

••

Buy meat strips from your butcher or supermarket, or prepare meat strips from recommended cuts listed above by removing any fat and slicing thinly across the grain (across direction of meat fibres). Slicing across the grain ensure tenderness. Cut into very thin strips, approximately 5 - 8cm in length. Partially freeze meat (approximately 30 minutes) to make slicing easier.

••

Stir fry meat strips in small batches (approx 200 - 300g) to stop meat shedding its juice and ‘stewing’, resulting in tougher meat.

••

When adding meat strips to the frypan, the strips should sizzle.

••

Stir fry meat strips for 1 - 2 minutes. Any longer will toughen meat.

••

Remove each batch when cooked and allow frypan to reheat before stir frying the next. By cooking in small batches the heat of the frypan remains constant, ensuring the meat doesn’t stew and toughen.

••

A small amount of oil can be mixed through the meat strips before adding to the frypan, along any other flavouring such as garlic, ginger and chilli. A little sesame oil can also add flavour. Mixing the meat with the oil rather than heating it separately in the frypan eliminates using too much.

••

Drain off thin marinades from meat strips before stir frying to prevent stewing and splatter.

Fry vegetables before meat in a little oil (or sprinkling of water) until vivid in colour for:

3 MINUTES

Onion, quartered Broccoli, flowerets Carrots, sliced Soaked Chinese dried Mushrooms

2 MINUTES

Snow peas Capsicum, sliced Zucchinis, sliced Water chestnuts Bamboo shoots

1 MINUTE

Garlic, minced Chilli, minced Ginger, minced Shallots, chopped Bean sprouts

This brief cooking time will keep vegetables crisp.

••

Peanut oil is traditionally used for stir fry Asian style dishes. However other oils such as vegetable, canola and light olive may be used.

••

Do not over fill the frypan. If necessary cook in batches and reheat at the end of stir frying. If using this method remember to under cook slightly to not overcook the end result.

••

Serve stir fried foods immediately to retain their crisp texture.

+ 15 hidden pages