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the Searing Slow Cooker
Instruction Book - LSC650BSS
™
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Contents
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
2 Breville Recommends Safety First
9 Components
10 Functions
14 Slow Cooking Guide
16 Steaming Guide
18 Yoghurt Making Guide
19 Care & Cleaning
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.
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USE AND SAVE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
• Carefully read all
instructions before
operating the Breville
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
slow cooker.
• When unpacking the
slow cooker, check to see
you have received all the
items listed in the parts
list, before discarding the
packaging.
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• Always ensure the
slow cooker is properly
assembled before use.
Follow the instructions
provided in this book.
• Always operate the slow
cooker on a stable and
heat resistant surface.
• Do not place the slow
cooker near the edge of
a bench or table during
operation. Ensure that 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 cooker
directly on a heat sensitive
bench top, such as a stone
bench top, when cooking.
This type of bench top is
heat sensitive to uneven
heat and may crack if
heated locally. To cook
on a heat sensitive bench
top, place a chopping
board or heat proof mat
underneath the cooker.
• Do not operate the slow
cooker on an incline plane.
Do not move while the
slow cooker is switched on.
• Use the removable cooking
bowl supplied with the
slow cooker. Do not use
any other bowl inside the
slow cooker housing.
• Do not use a damaged or
dented removable cooking
bowl. If damaged or
dented, replace bowl before
using.
• Position the lid so that the
steam vent is directed away
from you. Lift and remove
the lid carefully to avoid
scalding from escaping
steam.
• Never plug in or switch on
the slow cooker without
having the removable
cooking bowl placed inside
the slow cooker housing.
• Ensure the removable
cooking bowl is correctly
positioned in the slow
cooker base before you
commence cooking.
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• Do not place food or
liquid in the slow cooker
housing. Only the
removable cooking bowl
is designed to contain
food or liquid.
• Never operate the slow
cooker without food and
liquid in the removable
cooking bowl. Ensure the
cooking bowl is at least ½
to ¾ full of food or liquid
before switching on the
slow cooker.
• Always slow cook with
the glass lid on for the
recommended time.
• Do not place anything,
other than the provided
lid, on top of the slow
cooker when assembled,
when in use and when
stored.
• Always have the lid
placed correctly into
position on the removable
cooking bowl throughout
operation of the slow
cooker unless stated
in the recipe to have it
removed.
• Do not allow water from
the lid to drip into the
slow cooker housing,
only into the removable
cooking bowl.
• Do not touch hot surfaces.
Use the handle for lifting
and carrying the slow
cooker and use dry oven
mitts to remove the
lid and / or removable
cooking bowl. Lift and
remove the lid carefully
and angled away from you
to avoid scalding from
escaping steam. Allow
the slow cooker to cool
completely before moving
or cleaning any parts.
• 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.
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• Extreme caution must be
used when the slow cooker
contains hot food and
liquids.
• The temperature of
accessible surfaces will be
high when the slow cooker
is operating and for some
time after use.
• Do not place the removable
cooking bowl when hot on
any surface that may be
affected by heat.
• To prevent scratching the
non-stick surface of the
removable cooking bowl,
always use wooden, silicon
or plastic utensils.
• High humidity, altitude,
cold tap water, ingredients
and minor fluctuations
may affect the cooking
times in the slow cooker.
• The recommended
cooking times are
approximate. Cooking
times can vary depending
on ingredients and
quantities in recipes.
• Care should be taken when
handling the slow cooker
after cooking, ensuring that
the slow cooker body and
parts are not touched as
these may still be hot.
• If you are not home during
the slow cooking process
and the power goes out,
throw away the food even if
it looks cooked.
• If you are at home during
the slow cooking process
and the power goes
out, finish cooking the
ingredients immediately
by some other means
such as a gas stove, on an
outdoor grill or elsewhere,
where the power is on.
• When you are at home, and
if the food was completely
cooked before the power
went out, the food should
remain safe up to two
hours in the cooker with
power off.
• If using plastic utensils, do
not leave inside the slow
cooker when hot or on
browning settings.
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• When using the yoghurt
cooking process, ensure
the kitchen thermometer
used to monitor
temperature of the milk is
suitable and sterile for use
with food and liquids.
• The slow cooker is not
intended to be operated
by means of an external
timer or separate remote
control system or any
other device that switches
the slow cooker on
automatically.
• Do not use the removable
cooking bowl in a
conventional oven or
microwave oven.
• Do not use chemicals,
steel wool, metal scouring
pads or abrasive cleaners
to clean the outside of the
slow cooker housing or the
cooking bowl as these can
damaged the housing or
the coating of the cooking
bowl.
• Keep the slow cooker
clean. Follow the cleaning
instructions provided in
this book.
• Do not place the
removable cooking bowl
on a gas burner or electric
hotplate.
• To avoid an electrical
overload, it is
recommended that no
other appliances are
plugged into the same
circuit as your slow cooker
when it's in use.
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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
FOR ALL
ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES
• Fully unwind the power
cord before use.
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.
• Connect only to a 230V
or 240V power outlet.
• 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 or
allow moisture to come
in contact with the parts,
unless it is recommended
in the cleaning
instructions.
• The appliance is not
intended for use by
persons (including
children) with reduced
physical, sensory or
• 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
authorized Breville service
centre for examination
and / or repair.
• Any maintenance other
than cleaning should
be performed at an
authorised Breville
Service Centre.
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• 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.
outlet and unplug at the
power outlet when the
appliance is not in use.
• Before cleaning, always
turn the appliance to the
OFF position, switch off at
the power outlet, unplug
at the power outlet and
remove the power cord,
if detachable, from the
appliance and allow all
parts to cool.
• Do not place this
appliance on or near a
heat source, such as hot
plates, ovens or heaters.
• Position the appliance at
a minimum distance of
20cm away from walls,
curtains and other heat or
steam sensitive materials
and provide adequate
space above and on all
sides for air circulation.
• Always turn the appliance
to the OFF position,
switch off at the power
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Components
A
B
D
E
C
F
J
K
M
A. Lid knob handle
B. Lid steam vent
C. Toughened glass lid
D. Large stainless steel trivet
For large portion steaming and roasting.
E. Dual locking lid handles
To secure the lid to the cooking bowl
while cooking and when storing.
F. Removable, aluminium cooking bowl
With non-stick coating and cool
touch handles.
G
H
I
L
G. Large family size 6L capacity
H. Easy-operation control panel
With 5 browning settings and 4 cooking
functions.
I. POWER / START button with indicator light
J. KEEP WARM button with indicator light
K.
and + buttons
–
To increase or decrease cooking times.
L. MENU button
M. CANCEL button
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Functions
WARNING
Always operate the slow cooker on a stable
and heat resistant surface.
BEFORE FIRST USE
Remove all promotional labels and packaging
materials from the slow cooker. Ensure that
all parts and accessories listed are accounted
for before discarding the packaging. Wash the
cooking bowl, glass lid and trivet in hot, soapy
water, rinse and dry thoroughly.
USING THE SLOW COOKER
Ensure that the slow cooker housing and the
exterior of the removable cooking bowl are
clean and clear of any debris before placing the
cooking bowl into the slow cooker housing.
Place the glass lid on the cooking bowl so it is
level and resting on the bowl lip. Push the lid
locks on both handles towards the lid knob
until they clip into place.
The lid is locked onto the slow cooker bowl but
the bowl can still be easily removed from the
slow cooker housing using the cooking bowl
handles.
The removable cooking bowl is aluminium
with a non-stick coating, it is not suitable for
use on a burner, hotplates on gas, electric or
ceramic stove tops or for use in an oven.
All cooking tasks must be completed with
the cooking bowl securely placed in the slow
cooker housing.
WARNING
Do not lift the removable cooking bowl with
the lid knob. Use the cooking bowl handles on
both sides.
WARNING
Do not place the cooker directly on a heat
sensitive bench top, such as a stone bench
top, when cooking. This type of bench top is
heat sensitive to uneven heat and may crack
if heated locally. To cook on a heat sensitive
bench top, place a chopping board or heat
proof mat underneath the cooker.
Insert the power plug into a 230V or 240V
power outlet and switch on. The slow cooker
will beep and the screen will illuminate,
indicating that it is now in standby mode.
Use the MENU button to select your desired
function, starting in the top left corner and
moving in an anti-clockwise direction.
Once you have reached your desired function,
the LED display will show the default time. Use
and – buttons to increase or decrease
the
+
the cooking time for the selected function,
within the available time range. The slow
cooker allows 60 seconds for you to confirm
the function and timing and to start cooking
before it starts beeping. This indicates that the
slow cooker is turned on but not yet cooking.
Select the POWER/START button to confirm
the selection and start cooking.
The CANCEL button can be pressed at any
time to stop and cancel the function. The slow
cooker will return to standby mode.
To turn the slow cooker off, hold the POWER/
START button for 3 seconds. The slow cooker
should also be switched off and unplugged
from the power point.
CAUTION
To prevent scratching the non-stick surface
of the removable cooking bowl, always use
wooded, silicon or plastic utensils.
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THE SEARING SLOW COOKER FUNCTIONS
BROWNING DEFAULT TIME VARIABLE TIME RANGE KEEP WARM
Gentle 15 mins 5–60mins (5 min intervals) Manual
Low 15 mins 5–60mins (5 min intervals) Manual
Medium 15 mins 5–60mins (5 min intervals) Manual
Sauté 15 mins 5–60mins (5 min intervals) Manual
High Sear 15 mins 5–60mins (5 min intervals) Manual
NOTE: All browning functions have automatic preheat.
Once the slow cooker has completed the preheat, the timer will start counting down.
COOKING DEFAULT TIME VARIABLE TIME RANGE KEEP WARM
Low Slow Cook 8 hrs 6–14 hrs (10 min intervals) Auto / Manual
High Slow Cook 6 hrs 2–8 hrs (10 min intervals) Auto / Manual
Steam 20 mins 5–120 mins (1 min intervals) Manual
Yoghurt 8 hrs 6–12 hrs (10 min intervals) Manual
BROWNING FUNCTIONS
The slow cooker has 5 browning functions
for all sautéing, browning and searing tasks.
These functions are ideal for sealing meats and
pre-cooking vegetables prior to slow cooking,
allowing you to seal in flavours and juices
creating more flavoursome slow cooked dishes.
BROWNING
FUNCTION
Gentle 100°C
Low 120°C
Medium 150°C
Sauté 170°C
High Sear 180°C
Select the desired browning function using
the MENU button. The default time for all
browning functions is 15 mins, if more time is
required, use the
Select the POWER/ START button to confirm
the selection, the light next to the selected
function will illuminate.
TEMPERATURE
(APPROX)
and – buttons.
+
The LED screen will display a flashing
rectangle and the slow cooker will start preheating. When the slow cooker beeps and
the timer starts counting down, the preheat is
complete and ready to start cooking.
Once the timer reaches zero, the unit will beep
and switch into standby mode. Alternatively,
the CANCEL button can be selected at any
time. If proceeding to a cooking function,
use the MENU button to select the desired
function.
COOKING FUNCTIONS
LOW & HIGH SLOW COOK
With the cooking bowl securely placed into
the slow cooker housing, place all ingredients
into the cooking bowl, ensuring food is evenly
spread across the base of the bowl. Place the lid
onto the cooking bowl and using the locking
clips, lock the lid in place.
Select the desired cooking function using the
MENU button, then use the
to adjust the cooking time. Select the POWER/
START button to confirm the selection and
commence cooking. The light next to the
selected function will illuminate and the LED
display will show the countdown timer.
and – buttons
+
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Once the cooking time reaches zero, the
slow cooker will beep five times, before
automatically switching to KEEP WARM,
the corresponding light will illuminate. The
automatic keep warm will operate for up to
4 hours before switching to standby mode.
The LOW slow cook setting gently heats
food for an extended period of time without
overcooking or burning. No stirring is required
when using this setting.
The HIGH slow cook setting will cook food in
approximately half the time required for 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 the flavour distribution.
For more information, refer to the Slow
Cooking Guide on page 14 of this manual.
WARNING
If you are not home during the slow cooking
process and the power goes out, throw away
the food even if it looks cooked.
CAUTION
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handle
for lifting and carrying the slow cooker and
use dry oven mitts to remove the lid and or
removable cooking bowl. Lift and remove the
lid carefully and angled away from you to avoid
scalding from escaping steam. Allow the slow
cooker to cool completely before moving or
cleaning any parts.
CAUTION
Extreme caution must be used when the slow
cooker contains hot food and liquids.
WARNING
The temperature of accessible surfaces will be
high when the slow cooker is operating and for
some time after use.
STEAM
Before steaming, ensure that the cooking bowl
is clean. Place the steaming trivet into the base
of the cooking bowl.. Place 1
into the cooking bowl, ensuring that it sits just
below the level of the steaming trivet.
Depending on the food and desired cooking
result, the food to be steamed can either
be placed on the steaming trivet before the
function is selected or once the water is boiling.
It will take approximately 10 minutes for 1–1.3L
of water to start boiling.
Place the food to be steamed onto the trivet
and place the lid onto the cooking bowl and
lock in place. For best results, do not open
the lid until food is cooked, Opening the lid
will allow steam to escape and will result in a
prolonged cooking time.
Use the MENU button to select the STEAM
function, then use the
adjust the required steaming time. Ensure that
you allow enough time for the water to boil.
While steaming, monitor the water levels in
the cooking bowl. If more water is required,
unlock and remove the lid using dry heat proof
mitts, top up with hot water before closing and
relocking the lid.
Once steaming is complete, use heat-proof
mitts to remove the trivet from the cooking
bowl. Alternatively, use tongs to remove
steamed food from the trivet and allow the
trivet to completely cool before removing it
from the cooking bowl.
For more information, refer to the Steaming
Guide page 16 of this manual.
– 1.3L of water
and – buttons to
+
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YOGHURT
All equipment and utensils used in yoghurt
making should be sterilised before use.
Combine all ingredients in a separate bowl
before placing into the cooking bowl. Place the
lid on the cooking bowl and lock into place.
Use the MENU button to select the YOGHURT
function, then use the
adjust the required cooking time.
Do not attempt to use this function for
anything else, for food safety reasons. This
function should only to be used for making
yoghurt
For more information, refer to the Yoghurt
Making Guide on page 18 of this manual.
and – buttons to
+
KEEP WARM
This slow cooker has both automatic and
manual KEEP WARM functions. The
automatic keep warm will activate after the
LOW and HIGH SLOW COOK functions,
once the timer has reached zero. The manual
KEEP WARM can be selected, once the slow
cooker has completed a browning, cooking or
automatic keep warm function. When selected,
the indicator light will illuminate and the
display will commence counting up.
Both manual and automatic keep warm
functions will operate for up to 4 hours before
the slow cooker will switch to standby mode.
Keep warm can be cancelled at any time by
pressing the CANCEL button.
CAUTION
Do not place the removable cooking bowl or
glass lid into or under cold water while it is still
hot.
WARNING
Do not reheat food using the removable
cooking bowl.
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Slow Cooking
Guide
The Searing Slow Cooker is designed for
flavour layering, which allows you to enhance
and deepen the taste of meals by using the
same pan for browning, searing and slow
cooking. Depending on the temperature and
ingredients, slow cooking can take between
3 and 12 hours.
Browning prior to slow cooking is
recommended but not strictly necessary.
Searing and browning seals in the moisture,
intensifies the flavour and provides most
tender results.
PREPARING MEAT
When purchasing meat for slow cooking, select
leaner cuts and trim the meat or poultry of any
visible fat.
For casserole type recipes, cut the meat into
cubes, approximately 2.5
allows less tender cuts of meat to be used. The
bones can be left on meat or poultry, if desired,
and will help to keep meat tender during
cooking but will increase the required cooking
time.
SUITABLE 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
Pork Leg steaks, diced belly, diced shoulder, boneless
loin chops
Chicken Drumsticks, thigh meat, Maryland, lovely legs and
wing drumettes without skin
PREPARING VEGETABLES
All vegetables should be cut into even-sized
pieces (approximately 2
cooking. Frozen vegetables must be thawed
before adding to other foods cooking in the
slow cooker.
–3 cm. Slow cooking
–3cm) to ensure even
PREPARING DRIED BEANS AND
PULSES
For best results, it is recommended to soak
dried beans and pulses overnight. After
soaking, drain, rinse and place into the slow
cooker bowl with sufficient water to allow the
beans or pulses to double in volume. Cook on
HIGH SLOW COOK for 2
–4 hours.
ROASTING IN THE SLOW COOKER
Roasting meats in the slow cooker 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 with this
method.
Meat will not brown during the slow cooking
process, for browner results, sear the meat
using the HIGH SEAR function prior to slow
cooking.
The addition of liquid is not required for
roasting. Elevate the meat to be cooked on the
trivet. This will assist in keeping the surface of
the meat dry and free from any fat release while
cooking.
SUITABLE CUTS FOR ROASTING
Beef Blade, rump, rib roast, fillet, sirloin, topside
Lamb Leg, mid loin, rack, crown roast, shanks, shoulder,
mini roasts
Veal Leg, loin, rack, shoulder / forequarter
Pork Loin, neck, leg, racks (remove skins and fat)
POT ROASTING IN THE SLOW
COOKER
The addition of liquid is required for potroasting. Place sufficient liquid in the cooking
bowl, to cover up to a third of the meat. Meat
will not brown during the pot-roasting process,
so for browner results sear the meat first using
the HIGH SEAR function.
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SUITABLE CUTS FOR POT ROASTING
Beef Topside, blade, silverside, roasts, rolled brisket
Lamb Forequarter, shank, shoulder
Veal Shoulder / forequarter
Pork Loin, neck, scotch
• If after cooking, the liquid quantity is
excessive, remove the lid and operate the
slow cooker on HIGH SLOW COOK for
–45 minutes or until liquid begins to
30
reduce. Alternatively, the liquid can be
thickened by adding a mixture of cornflour
and water to the hot liquid.
TIMING
General slow cooking time:
SETTING COOKING TIME RANGE
LOW 6–14 hours
HIGH 2–8 hours
TRADITIONAL
COOKING TIME
35–60 minutes 6–10 hours 3–5 hours
1–3 hours 8–10 hours 4–6 hours
TRADITIONAL
COOKING TIME
35–60 minutes 4–5 hours 2–3 hours
1–3 hours 5–6 hours 3–4 hours
SLOW COOKER COOKING
TIME (WITHOUT SEARING)
LOW HIGH
SLOW COOKER COOKING
TIME (WITH SEARING)
LOW HIGH
NOTE
The above cooking times are to be used as
a guideline only. Timing will depend on
ingredients, temperatures and quantities used.
TIPS
• Trim all visible fat from meat or poultry.
• Meat and poultry require at least 6
cooking on LOW SLOW COOK or 3
on HIGH SLOW COOK.
• Ensure that the food and liquid only ¾ fills
the cooking bowl.
–7 hours of
–4 hours
Do's
Always thaw frozen meat and poultry before
cooking.
Use dry oven mitts when lifting the lid or
removing the cooking bowl after use.
Place the cooking bowl onto a heat-proof
mat when serving.
Don'ts
Do not operate the slow cooker without the
cooking bowl in position in the slow cooker
housing.
Do not cook with frozen meats or poultry.
Do not remove the lid from the slow cooker
unnecessarily as it will result in a major loss
of heat.
Do not use the HIGH SLOW COOK setting
if you intend on being away from the house
for over 3 hours.
WARNING
• Never place water or other liquids into the
slow cooker housing.
• Never immerse the slow cooker housing,
power cord, or power plug in water or any
other liquid.
• Never touch hot surfaces. Use dry, heat-proof
oven mitts when removing the lid or cooking
bowl after cooking.
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Steaming Guide
Steamed foods retain most of their nutritional value. Foods can be steamed by placing them on the
provided trivet over stock or water in the cooking bowl. Ensure that the food sits above the water
level in the bowl.
When steaming, it is important to keep the lid closed and locked in place, as opening it will allow
the steam to escape, resulting in prolonged cooking times. Depending on the food and desired
cooking result, the food to be steamed can either be placed on the steaming trivet before the
function is selected or once water is boiling. The below cooking tables are based on using 1.2L of
tap water and include pre-heat time.
STEAMING VEGETABLES:
• Smaller pieces will steam faster than larger pieces.
• Vegetables should be a uniform size to ensure a more consistent cooking result.
• Fresh or frozen vegetables can be steamed, though frozen will take longer to cook but should not
be thawed before cooking.
• Size and shape of vegetables and personal preference may call for adjustments to the advised
cooking times. For softer vegetables, allow extra cooking time.
• Do not allow the water or stock in the removable cooking bowl to reach the steaming trivet.
VEGETABLES PREPARATION & TIPS QUANTITY COOKING TIME
Asparagus trim, leave as spears 2 bunches 12–16 minutes
Beans top and tail, leave whole 200g 12–16 minutes
Broccoli cut into florets 250g 12–15 minutes
Brussel Sprouts cut a cross in the base 200g 17–20 minutes
Carrots cut into batons 3 medium (300g) 20–25 minutes
Cauliflower cut into florets 300g 22–25 minutes
Corn whole corn cobs 2 small cobs 20–25 minutes
Snow peas topped and tailed 250g 12–15 minutes
Peas fresh, peeled 250g 15–18 minutes
Peas frozen 250g 12–15 minutes
Potatoes new, chat whole 8 (80g each) 40–50 minutes
Sweet Potato cut into 3cm pieces 400g 25–30 minutes
Pumpkin cut into 3 cm pieces 400g 24–29 minutes
Spinach (English) leaves and stems cleaned 1 bunch 8–10 minutes
Squash (baby) topped and tailed 350g 20–25 minutes
Turnips peeled and cut into 3cm pieces 150g 20–25 minutes
Zucchini cut into 3cm pieces 330g 17–20 minutes
(APPROX)
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STEAMING FISH AND SEAFOOD
• Season fish with fresh herbs, onions, lemon etc. before cooking.
• Ensure fish fillets are in a single layer on the trivet and do not overlap.
• Fish is cooked when it flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in colour.
TYPE SUGGESTIONS AND TIPS COOKING TIME (APPROX)
Fish – fillets
– whole
– cutlets
Mussels – in shell Clean and remove beard, steam until just opened 15–18 minutes
Clams and Pipis Clean, steam until just opened 15–20 minutes
Prawns – in shell Steam until pink 15–20 minutes
Scallops Steam until opaque 10–15 minutes
Steam until opaque and easy to flake. A cutlet is cooked
when the centre bone is able to be easily removed
20–24 minutes
25–30 minutes
22–25 minutes
STEAMING POULTRY
• Select similar sized pieces of poultry to ensure even cooking.
• For even cooking results arrange poultry in a single layer in the trivet.
• Remove visible fat and skin.
• To obtain a browned appearance, sear the chicken before steaming.
• Check poultry is cooked by piercing the thickest part. It is cooked when the juices run clear.
TYPE SUGGESTIONS AND TIPS COOKING TIME (APPROX)
Breast fillet Place the thickest part of the chicken fillet to outside of
Drumstick Place thickest part to outside of the steaming trivet 30–35 minutes
Thigh fillet Place thickest part to outside of the steaming trivet 25–30 minutes
the steaming trivet (250g)
25–30 minutes
STEAMING DUMPLINGS
• Fresh or frozen dumplings and savoury buns can be steamed.
• Place small pieces of baking paper, cabbage or lettuce leaves, or spray the trivet with oil under
the dumplings to avoid sticking while cooking.
TYPE SUGGESTIONS AND TIPS COOKING TIME (APPROX)
BBQ pork or chicken buns Cook from frozen 15–19 minutes
Dumplings – frozen Separate before cooking 17–20 minutes
Dumplings – fresh 20–25 minutes
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Yoghurt Making
Guide
Yoghurt is made when pasteurised milk and
starter culture bacteria are combined and
allowed to incubate at the correct temperature
for several hours. The starter culture bacteria
convert most of the lactose in whole milk into
lactic acid creating the soft, creamy curd and
the distinctive taste of yoghurt.
Starter culture bacteria can be either a
commercial natural yoghurt, yoghurt made
previously, a powdered yoghurt mix available
from supermarkets or a bacterial yoghurt
starter available from health food stores.
TIPS
• Ensure that all equipment is clean and
rinsed in hot water then dried prior to use.
This will help eliminate interfering bacteria.
• Ensure all ingredients are fresh.
• Ensure all ingredients are suitable for
yoghurt making.
• Avoid moving the slow cooker during the
cooking process. Doing so could result in
curdling.
• Avoid leaving the yoghurt to incubate for
longer than suggested.
• Do not leave the slow cooker near a heat
source, in direct sunlight or outdoors.
• Refrigerate the finished yoghurt for a
couple of hours before using. The texture
and flavour will improve with longer
refrigeration.
• If a thicker consistency of yoghurt is
preferred, filter the yoghurt using a clean
muslin cloth over a bowl to catch the whey
until the desired thickness is achieved.
YOGHURT RECIPES
FULL CREAM MILK NATURAL YOGHURT
3 litres full cream milk
250ml natural yoghurt
150g full cream milk powder
SKIM MILK NATURAL YOGHURT
3 litres skim milk
250ml natural skim milk yoghurt
150g skim milk powder
GOAT’S MILK NATURAL YOGHURT
3 litres pasteurised goat’s milk
250ml natural goat’s milk yoghurt
300g goat’s milk powder (if not available increase
goat’s milk yoghurt to 375ml)
PRE-PACKAGED STARTER YOGHURT MIX
4 litres room-temperature tap water
4 packets (approx. 560g) natural unsweetened
powdered yoghurt mix
FLAVOURING SUGGESTIONS
FLAVOUR YOGHURT, BEFORE INCUBATION
AND REFRIGERATION BY:
• Using a variety of flavoured milks to make
sweet flavoured yoghurts.
• Using flavoured yoghurts as the starter.
FLAVOUR YOGHURT, AFTER INCUBATION
AND REFRIGERATION BY:
• Sweetening with maple syrup, golden syrup
or honey.
• Stirring in pureed fruits such as banana,
pineapple, raspberries, mango.
• Adding texture with a small amount of muesli
and finely chopped fresh fruit.
• Stirring in 1-2 tablespoons apple sauce, some
raisins and a dash of cinnamon.
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Care & Cleaning
Before cleaning, turn the slow cooker off by
holding the POWER/START button for
3 seconds then switch off at the power outlet
and unplug. Always allow the slow cooker to
fully cool before removing the lid and cooking
bowl for cleaning.
Wash the removable cooking bowl, glass lid
and steaming trivet in hot, soapy water, rinse
and dry thoroughly.
It is not recommended that any part of the slow
cooker be cleaned in the dishwasher. Doing so
can damage the coating on the cooking bowl.
To prolong the life of the non-stick coating, it
is recommended to wash with hot, soapy water
using a mild detergent, then rinse and dry
thoroughly.
The housing can be wiped over with a soft,
damp cloth and dried thoroughly.
To remove stubborn cooked on foods from
the cooking bowl, soften by filling the bowl
with warm, soapy water and soaking for 20-30
minutes. Use a soft nylon kitchen brush to
lightly scrub the food off the bowl.
STORAGE
Before storing, ensure the slow cooker is
switched off and unplugged from the power
point.
Ensure the slow cooker is completely cool,
clean and dry before storing. Store the slow
cooker with the cooking bowl in the housing
and the lid locked onto the cooking bowl.
WARNING
Do not store anything on top of the slow
cooker.
WARNING
Do not use chemicals, steel wool, metal
scouring pads or abrasive cleaners to clean the
outside of the slow cooker housing or cooking
bowl as these can damage the housing or the
coating of the cooking bowl.
WARNING
Do not immerse the housing, power cord or
power outlet in water or any other liquid as this
may cause electrocution.
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Breville Customer Service Centre
Australian Customers
Mail: Locked Bag 2000
Botany NSW 1455
AUSTRALIA
Phone: 1300 139 798
Fax: (02) 9700 1342
Customer Service:
Email:
askus@breville.com.au
New Zealand Customers
Mail: Private Bag 94411
Botany Manukau 2163
Auckland NEW ZEALAND
0800 273 845
Phone:
Fax: 0800 288 513
Customer Service:
Email:
askus@breville.co.nz
Web: www.breville.co.nzWeb: www.breville.com.au
Breville is a registered trademark of Breville Pty. Ltd. A.B.N. 98 000 092 928.
Due to continued product improvement, the products illustrated/photographed
in this brochure may vary slightly from the actual product.
Copyright Breville Pty. Ltd. 2017.
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