Breville ikon BSC560 Instructions Manual
BSC560
Slow Cooker with
EasySear™ Pan
Instructions
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Contents
Page
Breville Recommends Safety First 4
Know Your Breville Slow Cooker with EasySear™ Pan 6
Operating Your Breville Slow Cooker with EasySear™ Pan 7
A Beginner’s Guide to Slow Cooking 10
Hints and Tips 13
Care and Cleaning 14
Recipes 15
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Congratulations
on your new Breville ikon™ Slow Cooker with EasySear™ Pan
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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.
• Carefully read all instructions before operating the
Breville Slow Cooker with EasySear™ Pan 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, 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.
• 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 stainless
steel housing.
• 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.
• 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.
• Do not reheat food using your Slow Cooker with
EasySear™ Pan.
• 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
stainless steel housing, 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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR YOUR BREVILLE IKON™ SLOW COOKER WITH EASYSEAR™ PAN
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Breville recommends safety first continued
• 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.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
• 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.
CAUTION! HOT SURFACES DURING AND AFTER USE.
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Know Your Breville ikon™ Slow Cooker with EasySear™ Pan
BSC560 BREVILLE IKON™ SLOW COOKER WITH EASYSEAR™ PAN
1. Domed stainless steel Lid
suitable for use in the oven
2. Silicon handle covers
for heat protection
3. Removable heavy duty die-cast pan
designed for searing on the stovetop, slow cooking and
roasting in the oven
4. EasySear™ Pan with three coat Quantanium non-stick
for easy cleaning
5. Wrap around element
ensures an even temperature throughout the cooking process
6. Extra large 7 litre capacity
for family sized meals
7. Premium Brushed Stainless design
8. Control dial with Auto setting
for ease and simplicity
9. Removable cord
for serving at the table and easy storage (not shown)
10. Stainless Steel Rack
for Roasting
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BEFORE THE FIRST USE
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 the stainless
steel Slow Cooker and place onto a large burner or
hotplate on the gas, electric or ceramic stovetop.
OIL
GAS OR ELECTRIC STOVETOP
MEDIUM TO HIGH HEAT
2. Coat the inside of the EasySear™ Pan with oil
or butter.
OIL
GAS OR ELECTRIC STOVETOP
MEDIUM TO HIGH HEAT
Operating Your Breville ikon™ Slow Cooker with EasySear™ Pan
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.
OIL
5. When finished searing, use oven mitts and carefully
place EasySear™ Pan back into stainless steel
housing of Slow Cooker. Proceed to How to Slow
Cook section on page 8.
OIL
GAS OR ELECTRIC STOVETOP
MEDIUM TO HIGH HEAT
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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 recomended 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 stainless steel housing. Add all ingredients into
EasySear™ Pan, ensuring denser foods are spread
evenly across the bottom of the pan and not heaped
to one side.
GAS OR ELECTRIC STOVETOP
MEDIUM TO HIGH HEAT
2. Place the stainless steel Lid into position.
OIL
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
230/240V power outlet and switch the power on at
the power outlet.
OIL
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.
GAS OR ELECTRIC STOVETOP
MEDIUM TO HIGH HEAT
ALWAYS LIFT AND REMOVE THE STAINLESS STEEL LID CAREFULLY USING AN OVEN MITT AND ANGLED AWAY
FROM YOURSELF TO AVOID SCALDING FROM ESCAPING STEAM
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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 stainless
steel housing.
• 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.
ALWAYS USE DRY POT HOLDERS OR OVEN MITTS WHEN HANDLING EASYSEAR™ PAN OR STAINLESS LID.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Slow Cooking
The Breville Slow Cooker with EasySear™ Pan 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 Slow
Cooker with EasySear™ Pan. Simply remove the
EasySear™ Pan from the Slow Cooker and use on the
gas, electric or ceramic stovetop to caramelise vegetables
and sear meats before placing back into the appliance
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 Slow Cooker with EasySear™ Pan.
We have also included helpful hints for successful slow
cooking. For recipes, go to www.breville.com.au
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.
Beef Beef chuck, skirt, round steak,
boneless shin (Gravy) beef,
bone-in-shin (Osso Bucco).
Lamb Lamb shanks, drumsticks (frenched
shanks), neck chops,
boned out forequarter or shoulder.
Veal Veal diced leg, shoulder/ forequarter
chops and steaks, neck chops,
knuckle (osso bucco)
Pork Pork leg steaks, diced belly, Diced
shoulder, Boneless loin chops
SUITABLE MEAT CUTS FOR SLOW COOKING
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.
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 stainless steel Slow Cooker
housing 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 (page 11) or
visit www.breville.com.au for new delicious slow cooked
recipe ideas 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.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Slow Cooking continued
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
SETTING COOKING TIME
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.
NOTE
These times are approximate. Times can vary
depending on ingredients and quantities in recipes
LOW HIGH AUTO
35 to 60 minutes 6 to 10 hrs 3 to 4 hrs 4 to 6 hrs
1 to 3 hours 8 to 10 hrs 4 to 6 hrs 6 to 8 hrs
TRADITIONAL SLOW COOKER
COOKING TIME COOKING TIME
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.
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 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.
The High setting in this Slow Cooker with EasySear™
Pan 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.
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.
ROASTING IN THE SLOW COOKER
Roasting meats in the Slow Cooker with EasySear™
Pan 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 appliance
for cooking.
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.
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