Bellini BTSSC70 User manual
Banquet Searing Slow Cooker
Premium Brushed Stainless Steel Exterior
BTSSC70
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Important Safeguards
When using electrical appliances, in
order to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and/or injury, these basic safety
precautions should always be followed:
For Your Safety
Read all instructions carefully, even if you are
familiar with the appliance.
• Carefully read all instructions before operating
the Bellini Slow Cooker with
Searing
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 removable
Searing
Pan when hot.
• Use only the removable
Searing
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
Searing
Pan
placed inside the stainless steel housing.
• Do not place food or liquid into the stainless
steel housing. Only the removable
Searing
Pan is designed to contain food or liquid.
• Never operate the Slow Cooker without food
and liquid in the removable
Searing
Pan.
Ensure the removable Searing Pan is at least
1⁄2 to 3⁄4 full of food and/or liquid before
switching on the appliance.
• Do not use a damaged removable
Searing
Pan.
• 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
Searing
Pan when
hot on any surface that may be affected by
heat.
• Do not use the
Searing
Pan for food storage.
• Do not use the removable Searing
Pan in a
microwave oven.
•
Do not reheat food using your Slow Cooker
with
Searing
Pan.
•
Always slow cook with the tempered glass lid
on, for the recommended time.
•
Avoid scalding from escaping steam when
removing the
tempered glass lid
from the
removable
Searing
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
Searing
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.
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•
Do not place anything, other than the
tempered 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.
•
Keep the Slow Cooker clean. Follow the
cleaning instructions provided in this book.
•
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 Bellini
Service Centre for examination and/or repair.
•
Any maintenance other than cleaning should
be performed at an authorised Bellini Service
Centre.
•
The installation of a residual current device
(safety switch) is recommended to provide
additional safety protection when using
electrical appliances.
Compulsory Warning
If the supply cord is damaged, the cord must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualifi ed persons in order to avoid a
hazard
.
This product has not been designed for any uses
other than those specified in this booklet.
Save These Instructions
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Features of Your Slow Cooker with Searing
Pan
Features of Your Slow Cooker with Searing PanFeatures of Your Slow Cooker with Searing
Tempered glass lid
Lid handle
Removable heavy duty die-cast pan
Searing
Pan with three coat
Quantanium non-stick
Wrap around element
Extra large 7 litre capacity
Premium brushed stainless steel design
Control dial with auto setting
Silicone handle covers
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Operating Your Slow
Cooker with Searing
Pan
Before The First Use
Before first use, remove all promotional labels and
packing materials. Wash the removable Searing
Pan and tempered glass 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 Searing
Pan from the stainless
steel Slow Cooker and place onto a large
burner or hotplate on the gas, electric or
ceramic stovetop.
POWER
2.
Coat the inside of the
Searing
Pan with oil or
butter.
3.
Heat
Searing
Pan on stovetop over medium to
high heat.
4
.
Place food to be seared into
Heat
Searing
Pan
in batches.
5
.
When fi nished searing, use oven mitts and
carefully place
Heat
Searing
Pan back into
stainless steel housing of Slow Cooker.
Proceed to How to Slow Cook section on page
8.
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Important
•
Searing
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
Searing
Pan may cause
scratching on glass/ceramic or halogen
cooktops.
•
Stir food in the
Searing
Pan often, when
cooking on the stovetop.
•
Do not use metal utensils because they will
scratch the non-stick coating on the
Searing
Pan.
•
Do not heat
Searing
Pan when empty for
prolonged periods of time as it may damage
the cooking surface.
•
Do not place
Searing
Pan in an oven that is
hotter than 250°C.
•
While silicone handles are rated to 250°C (it is
not recomended to use for extended periods
above 200°C).
How To Slow Cook
1.
With the
Searing
Pan inserted into the
stainless steel housing, add ingredients into
Searing
Pan, ensuring denser foods are
spread evenly across the bottom of the pan
and not heaped to one side.
POWER
2
.
Place the tempered glass 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 230/240V power outlet
and switch the power on at the power outlet.
4
.
Turn the temperature control dial to the
desired setting.
POWER
7
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.
POWER
Important
•
Always use the Slow Cooker with Searing
Pan
on a dry, level surface.
•
Never operate the Slow Cooker without the
removable
Searing
Pan positioned in the
stainless steel housing.
•
Never operate the Slow Cooker without food
and liquids in the removable
Searing
Pan.
•
Always have the tempered glass lid firmly
in position on the removable
Searing
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
Searing
Pan when hot.
•
While providing some protection the silicone
handles will become hot during use.
•
Do not place the removable
Searing
Pan or
stainless steel Lid when hot on any surface
that may be affected by heat.
A Beginner’s Guide to
Slow Cooking
The Bellini Slow Cooker with
Searing
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,
Bellini
have now developed a
Slow Cooker with
Searing
Pan. Simply remove
the
Searing
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
Searing
Pan.
We have also included helpful hints for successful
slow cooking.
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
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
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Preparing Vegetables
Vegetables should be cut into even-sized pieces
to ensure even cooking. Frozen vegetables must
be thawed before adding to other foods cooking in
the Slow Cooker with
Searing
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
Searing
Pan on the
stovetop may take a little extra time and whilst not
strictly necessary, the rewards are evident in the
end result.
The
Searing
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
Searing
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. Dishes can be prepared well in advance
of mealtime and cooking time regulated so that
food is ready to serve at a convenient
time.
It is almost impossible to overcook in the Slow
Cooker with
Searing
Pan particularly when using
the Low setting. A general rule of thumb for most
slow cooked meat and vegetable recipes is:
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:
Traditional
Cooking
Time
Slow Cooker Cooking Time
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
NOTE: These times are approximate.
Times can vary depending on ingredients
and quantities in recipes.
NOTE: High humidity, altitude, cold tap
water, ingredients and minor fluctuations
may slightly affect the cooking times in
the Slow Cooker with Searing
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
Searing
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 slow
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.
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Roasting In The Slow Cooker
Roasting meats in the Slow Cooker with
Searing
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
Searing
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.
Suitable Meat Cuts For Roasting
Beef
Beef Blade, Rump, Rib Roast, Sirloin,
Fresh Silverside, Topside.
Lamb
Lamb Leg, Mid Loin, Rack, Crown
Roast, Shank, Shoulder, Mini Roasts.
Veal
Veal Leg, Loin, Rack, Shoulder/
Forequarter.
Pork
Pork Loin, Neck, Leg, Racks (remove
skin & fat).
Pot Roasting In The Slow Cooker
The addition of liquid is required for pot roasting.
Place sufficient liquid into the removable
Searing
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
Searing
Pan on
the stovetop first before placing back into the
appliance for pot roasting.
Suitable Meat Cuts For Pot Roasting
Beef
Topside, Blade, Silverside Roasts,
Rolled Brisket.
Lamb
Forequarter, Shank, Shoulder.
Veal
Shoulder/Forequarter.
Pork
Loin, Neck.
Using The Searing Pan and Tempered glass
lid As Stand Alone Cookware
This Slow Cooker is equipped with a diecast
removable
Searing
non-stick pan and a tempered
glass lid to withstand temperature extremes. It
can be used for browning and searing on a gas,
electric or ceramic stovetop or as a traditional
roasting pan for use in the oven.
The removable
Searing
Pan and Lid is safe for
use on stovetops and in conventional ovens up to
250
O
C.
With proper use and maintenance, these products
will give many years of service and help to make
this Slow Cooker a convenient, reliable and
versatile meal maker.
Hint and Tips
•
Trim all visible fat from meat or poultry.
•
If a recipe calls for browning the meat, it may
be browned in the
Searing
Pan on the gas,
electric or ceramic stovetop.
•
Meat and poultry require at least 6 to 7 hours
of cooking on Low setting or 3 to 4 hours on
High setting.
•
Ensure that the food or liquid to be cooked fills
1
⁄
1⁄1
2
⁄2⁄
to 3⁄4 of the
Searing
Pan.
•
If after cooking the liquid quantity is excessive,
remove the Lid and operate the Slow Cooker
with
Searing
Pan on the High setting for 30 to
45 minutes or until the liquid reduces by the
desired amount. Alternatively, the liquid can be
thickened by adding a mixture of cornflour and
water and cooking on High setting without the
Lid until sauce has thickened.
DO’S
•
Always thaw frozen meat and poultry before
cooking.
•
Use dry oven mitts when lifting the stainless
steel Lid or removable
Searing
Pan after
searing or slow cooking.
•
Place the
Searing
Pan onto a heat proof mat if
serving from the
Searing
Pan at the table.
•
To keep foods warm for serving, turn control to
the Low setting until ready to serve.
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DONT’S
•
Do not operate the Slow Cooker without the
Searing
Pan in position.
•
Do not cook with frozen meats or poultry.
•
Do not remove the tempered glass lid from the
Slow Cooker unnecessarily as this will result in
major heat loss.
•
Stirring is not necessary when Slow Cooking.
However, if cooking on the High setting,
stirring occasionally will help to distribute
flavours throughout the recipe.
•
Do not use High setting if you intend on being
away from home for more than 3 hours.
NEVER
• Place water or other liquids into the stainless
steel housing of the Slow Cooker with
Searing
Pan.
• Immerse the base, cord, or plug of the Slow
Cooker with
Searing
Pan in water or any other
liquid.
• Touch hot surfaces with bare hands.
•
Deep fry in the
Searing
Pan.
Care and Cleaning
•
Before cleaning the Slow Cooker with
Searing
Pan switch the Temperature Control
Dial to OFF, switch off at the power outlet,
unplug from the power outlet and remove the
connector end of the power cord from the
appliance inlet.
•
Remove
Searing
Pan and allow to cool
completely.
•
To remove stubborn, cooked-on foods in the
removable
Searing
Pan, soften by filling 3⁄4
with water, bring to a slow boil on medium heat
on the stove top, add detergent and simmer for
15 minutes. Remove by lightly scrubbing with
a soft nylon kitchen brush.
•
The removable
Searing
Pan and stainless
steel lid can be washed in the dishwasher.
However, to maintain the non-stick coating, it
is recommended to wash
Searing
Pan in hot,
soapy water using a mild household detergent.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
•
Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel wool,
or scouring pads as these can damage the
surfaces and non-stick coating.
•
To prevent damage to the appliance, do not
use alkaline cleaning agents, use a soft cloth
and a mild detergent.
•
The brushed stainless steel housing can be
wiped over with a soft, damp cloth and then
dried thoroughly.
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Note
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5. Warranty will only be given where proof of
purchase is provided, e.g. original invoice.
6. Not designed or warranted for industrial or
commercial use.
DO NOT SEND IN THIS WARRANTY
Fill out the following details and fi le with your
purchase invoice.
RETAIN & FILE WITH YOUR RECEIPT
Your Purchase Receipt/Invoice is proof of date of
purchase. You must be able to present it at the
place of purchase to obtain a replacement or a
refund.
GSM International Ltd reserves the right to
discontinue items, modify designs and change
specifi cations without incurring obligation. Whilst
every effort is made to ensure that descriptions,
specifi cations and other information in this
publication is correct, no warranty is given in
respect thereof and the company shall not be
liable for any errors therein.
Purchased from:
Co. Name:
Address:
Date of Purchase:
NOTE: Consistent with our continuing
product development policy,
improvements may have been made
which render the contents of this
package slightly different to that shown.
Cat. No.
BTS
SC70
October 2010
Warranty
The benefi ts conferred by this warranty are in
addition to all implied warranties, other rights and
remedies in respect of the product which the
consumer has under the Trade Practices Act and
similar State and Territory Laws.
The original purchaser of this Bellini product is
provided with the following warranty, subject to
the following conditions.
This product is warranted for a period of 1 year
from the date of purchase for all parts defective in
workmanship or materials. Should an instance
occur where the product is deemed faulty, the
product will need to be returned to the retailer
where it was purchased to be replaced with the
same product or product of equivalent value and
type free of charge, or a refund issued. In order to
obtain an exchange or a refund, proof of purchase
must be presented to the retailer.
This warranty is in addition to all other rights and
remedies available under the Trades Practices
Act 1974 and other relevant State and Territory
laws and shall not be taken as applying to
exclude, restrict or modify such rights or remedies
in any other matter whatsoever.
WARRANTY CONDITIONS
1. This warranty is only valid for appliances used
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. This appliance must not be modifi ed or
changed in any way.
3. Connection must be to the voltage
requirements as specifi ed in the ratings label
located on the product.
4. The manufacturer does not accept liability for
any direct or consequential damage, loss or
other expense arising from misuse or incorrect
installation and operation of the appliance.
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