Breville BSC420BSS User manual

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BSC420
the Smart Temp™
Instruction Booklet

CONGRATULATIONS
on the purchase of your new Breville product

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CONTENTS
4Breville recommends safety first
7Know your Breville product
9Operating your Breville product
11 Programming the temperature on
your Breville product
14 A beginner’s guide to
slow cooking
18 Hints & tips
20 Care, cleaning & storage
22 Recipes

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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.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USE AND SAVE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
• Remove and safely discard any
packaging material and promotional
stickers or labels before using the slow
cooker for the first time.
• 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.
• To eliminate a choking hazard for young
children, remove and safely discard the
protective cover fitted to the power plug
of this slow cooker.
• Always operate the slow cooker on a
stable and heat resistant surface.
• Do not place this appliance on or near
heat source, such as hot plate, oven
or heaters.
• Position the appliance a minimum
distance of 20cm away from walls,
curtains, and other heat or steam
sensitive materials. Provide
adequate space above and all
sides for air circulation.
• Always ensure the slow cooker is
properly assembled before use. Follow
the instructions provided in this book.
• Never plug in or switch on the slow
cooker without having the removable
crockery bowl placed inside the slow
cooker housing.
• Use only the removable crockery bowl
supplied with the slow cooker. Do not
use any other bowl inside the slow
cooker housing.
• 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 place food or liquid in the slow
cooker housing. Only the removable
crockery bowl is designed to contain
food or liquid.
• Never operate the slow cooker without
food and liquid in the removable
crockery bowl. Ensure the cooking bowl
is at least ½ to ¾ full of food or liquid
before switching on the slow cooker.
• Always have the glass lid placed
correctly into position on the removable
crockery bowl throughout operation of
the slow cooker unless stated in a recipe
to have it removed.
• The slow cooker is not intended to be
operated by means of an external timer
or separate remote control system.
• Do not operate the slow cooker on a on a
sink drain board.
• 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.
• Extreme caution must be used when
the slow cooker contains hot food or
liquids. Do not move the appliance
during cooking.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST
• Do not use the crockery pot for
food storage.
• The removable crockery pot is not
suitable for storing food in the freezer.
• Do not use the removable crockery pot
in a microwave oven.
• We recommend the slow cooker is
not placed on a stone bench top when
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 stone
bench top, place a chopping board
or heat proof matt underneath the
slow cooker.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
for lifting and carrying the slow cooker
and dry pot holders or oven mitts to
remove the removable crockery bowl
and lid when hot. Lift and remove the
lid carefully and away from you to avoid
scalding from escaping steam.
• Do not place the removable crockery
bowl when hot on any surface that may
be affected by heat.
• Avoid sudden temperature changes. Do
not place frozen or very cold foods into
the removable crockery bowl when it is
hot. Do not place removable crockery
bowl when hot into cold water.
• Do not allow water from the lid to drip
into the slow cooker housing, only into
the removable crockery bowl.
• Do not place anything, other than the
lid, on top of the slow cooker when
assembled, when in use and when stored.
• Do not place anything on top of the lid
when assembled, when in use and
when stored.
• Do not leave the slow cooker unattended
when in use.
• The temperature of accessible surfaces
will be high when the slow cooker is
operating and some time after use.
• Do not reheat food using your
crockery bowl.
• Always slow cook with the glass lid on
for the recommended time.
• Ensure the removable crockery bowl is
correctly positioned in the slow cooker
base before you commence cooking.
• If you are not home during the slow
cooking process and the power goes
out, throw away the food even if it
looks done.
• If you are at home, finish cooking the
ingredients immediately by some other
means: on a gas stove, on the outdoor
grill or at a house 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 slow cooker with
power off.
• To avoid electrical overload, it is
recommended that no other appliances
are plugged into the same circuit as your
slow cooker when it is in use.
• Always switch the slow cooker off by
pressing the START/CANCEL button,
then switch off at the power outlet, then
unplug and allow to cool, if appliance
is not in use, before cleaning, before
attempting to move the appliance,
disassembling, assembling and when
storing the appliance.
• Keep the slow cooker housing,
removable crockery bowl and glass lid
clean. Follow the cleaning instructions
provided in this book.
• Do not use a damaged or cracked
removable crockery bowl if damaged or
cracked, replace before using.

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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST
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 counter, 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 part, unless it is recommended in the
cleaning instructions.
• 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
they do not play with the appliance.
• It is recommended to regularly inspect
the appliance. Do not use the appliance
if power supply cord, 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.
• Always turn off the appliance by
pressing the START/CANCEL button.
Switch off at the power outlet and
unplug at the power outlet when the
appliance is not in use.
• Before cleaning, always 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.
• 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.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

KNOW
your Breville product

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KNOW YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT
A. Toughened glass lid
Dishwasher safe.
B. LED program and timer display
C. Temperature IQ sensor
Automatically controls temperature to
prevent over heating.
D. Heat Settings
Programmable low, med, high or warm.
E. 6 litre capacity
Removable crockery bowl is
dishwasher safe.
F. Cook time setting
Select desired cook time up to 10 hours.
G. Keep WARM setting
Automatically switches on after slow
cooking has finished. Can also be
manually set.
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D
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D
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OPERATING
your Breville product

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PAge heAder.....
OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT
BEFORE FIRST USE
• Before first use remove all promotional
stickers and labels.
• Wash the removable crockery bowl and
glass lid in hot, soapy water, rinse and
dry thoroughly.
• Ensure the interior of the stainless steel
housing is clean and clear of any debris.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
• Before placing the removable crockery
bowl in the stainless steel housing,
ensure the exterior of the bowl is clean.
This will ensure proper contact with the
inner cooking surface.
• Place the prepared food into the
removable crockery bowl, ensuring
denser foods are spread evenly across the
bottom of the bowl and not heaped to one
side. Place the glass lid into position.
• Insert the removable crockery bowl into
the stainless steel housing.
• Plug the slow cooker into a 230V or
240V power outlet and switch the power
on at the power outlet.
• Select the required setting using the
programme function buttons (see
detailed instructions on Page 11) or as
recommended in the recipe section.
• When cooking is finished and the
WARM function is not required, press
the START/CANCEL button to switch
off, switch off at the power outlet and
then unplug.
WARNING
Always lift and remove the glass
lid carefully and angled away from
yourself to avoid scalding from
escaping steam.

PROGRAMMING
your Breville product

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PROGRAMMING THE TEMPERATURE
SWITCH ON
Insert the power plug into the power point
and switch on. "––––" will flash on display
panel.
ON/OFF
Press the MODE button to set the cooking
setting to LOW, MED, HIGH or WARM. The
LED illuminates and moves from LOW >
MED > HIGH > WARM.
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.
Occasional stirring of stews and casseroles
will improve the flavour distribution.
Press the MODE button until the light
above the HIGH is lit. The default time
will show 6:00 hours. Press the COOK
TIME button to increase the time in 0:30
minute increments up to 10 hours. The
time will then begin again at 0:30 minutes.
Depending on the recipe some foods may
come to a simmer or boil during the cooking
process. Press the START/CANCEL button
to start cooking, press again to cancel.
At the end of the High cooking time, the
WARM setting commences automatically.
The Warm LED illuminates and the timer
set to 6.00 hours as default.
MEDIUM SETTING
The medium heat setting is ideal for
when you have a cooking time frame for
approximately 4–6 hours. Press the MODE
button until the light above the MED is lit.
The default time will show 6:00 hours. Press
the COOK TIME button to increase the time
in 0:30 minute increments up to 10 hours.
The time will then begin again at 0:30
minutes. Press the START/CANCEL button
to start the cooking, press again to cancel.
Depending on the recipe some foods
may come to a simmer or boil during the
cooking process. At the end of the medium
cooking time, warm setting commences
automatically. The warm LED lights up and
the timer set to 6.00 hours as default.
LOW SETTING
The LOW setting gently cooks food
for an extended period of time without
overcooking or burning. This setting is ideal
for soups and dishes high in liquid and large
pieces of meats.
Press the MODE button until the light
above the LOW is lit. The default time
will show 6:00 hours. Press the COOK
TIME button to increase the time in 0:30
minute increments up to 10 hours. The
time will then begin again at 0:30 minutes.
Press the START/CANCEL button to start
cooking, press again to cancel. The slow
cooker will then start the cooking process
unless the Cook button is pressed again for
another selection. At the end of the LOW
cooking time, the warm setting commences
automatically. The warm LED lights up and
the timer set to 6.00 hours as default.
Depending on the recipe some foods may
come to a simmer or boil during the cooking
process. At the end of the LOW cooking
time, the WARM setting commences
automatically. The Warm LED lights up and
the timer set to 6.00 hours as default.
NOTE
If the HIGH cooking time is changed,
the LOW cooking time will show
the same time. Use the COOK TIME
button to select the LOW cooking
time required.

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PROGRAMMING THE TEMPERATURE
WARM SETTING
The WARM setting is used to keep cooked
foods at serving temperature. It is not a
cooking setting and should only be used
after first cooking on the LOW, MED or
HIGH setting. It is not recommended to
keep food on the WARM setting for more
than 6 hours.
The WARM setting can be selected
manually up to 10 hours or it comes on
automatically at the end of the LOW,
MEDIUM or HIGH cooking times. The
warm time of 6 hours can be adjusted by
pressing the COOK TIME button.
To cancel the WARM setting, press the
START/CANCEL button.

A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO
SLOW COOKING
with your Breville product

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A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO SLOW COOKING
The method of slow cooking (where food is
cooked in a large pot and allowed to cook
for hours) has been around for a very long
time. This method has always been known
as one which produces a flavourful, moist
and tender result. The Breville Smart Temp™
has been designed to give you the same
result as well as save you time and take the
guesswork out of slow cooking.
IT’S ALL IN THE TIMING
Always allow sufficient time for the food to
cook. It is almost impossible to overcook in
the slow cooker particularly when using the
LOW setting.
Most of the recipes within this book can be
cooked on the HIGH, MEDIUM and LOW
setting, however the cooking times will vary
accordingly. Each recipe will give specific
instructions indicating the appropriate
setting and suggested cooking times. As a
guide meats such as chicken or small pieces
of meat will have best results when cooked
on HIGH for 3–4 hours or MEDIUM for
4–6 hours. Larger pieces of meat such as
lamb shanks will have best results when
cooked on LOW for 6–7 hours.
ADAPTING COOKING TIMES
Your favourite traditional recipes can be
adapted easily by halving the amount of
liquid and increasing the cooking time
considerably. The following is a guide to
adjusting your favourite recipes:
TRADITIONAL
RECIPE TIME SLOW COOKER RECIPE TIME
15–30 minutes 4–6 hours on LOW setting
60 minutes 6–8 hours on LOW setting
1–3 hours 8–12 hours on LOW setting
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.
REDUCING QUANTITIES
Recipes in this instruction booklet have
been developed to take full advantage
of the large 6 litre capacity of the slow
cooker. Quantities can be reduced but the
removable crockery bowl should not be
less than half full. Cooking times should be
recalculated and changed accordingly.
ADAPTING LIQUID AMOUNTS
When food is cooked in a slow cooker,
most of the moisture is retained. To allow
for this when using traditional recipes, it is
advisable to halve the liquid content.
However, after cooking, if the liquid quantity
is excessive, remove the lid and operate on
the HIGH setting for 30–45 minutes or until
the liquid reduces by the desired amount.
Alternatively, the liquid can be thickened by
adding a mixture of cornflour and water.

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A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO SLOW COOKING
STIRRING THE FOOD
Little or no stirring is required when using a
slow cooker. However, occasionally stirring
the food when using the HIGH setting.
Stirring once or twice during cooking
will improve the flavour distribution of
your meal.
PREPARING MEAT AND POULTRY
Select the freshest 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
from the fat.
For casserole–type recipes, cut the meat
into cubes, approximately 3cm–5cm. Slow
cooking allows less tender cuts of meat to
be used.
SUITABLE MEAT CUTS FOR SLOW COOKING
Beef Beef chuck, skirt, round steak,
boneless shin (gravy) beef,
bone–in shin (Osso Bucco) Tri Tip
Lamb Lamb shanks, drumsticks, (Frenched
Shanks) neck chops, best 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.
Poultry Skinless pieces (legs, thighs, Maryland).
BROWNING BEFORE
SLOW COOKING
Pre-browning meat and poultry, prior to slow
cooking, seals in the moisture, intensifies the
flavour and provides more tender results.
It also produces richer flavours in other
food, such as onions, capsicums and leeks.
Pre-browning may take a little extra time,
however, the rewards are evident in the end
results. Use a non-stick pan to reduce the
amount of oil required.
ROASTING
Roasting meats in a slow cooker creates
tender, flavoursome results that are easy
to slice. The long, slow, covered cooking
process breaks down and softens the
connective and muscle tissue within the
meat. Cheaper cuts of meat can be used
to provide perfect results cooked by
this method.
Meat will not brown during the roasting
process, so for browner results seal in a
frypan before roasting.
Whole chickens roasted by this method will
release a large amount of fat and liquid.
The addition of liquid is not required for
roasting. Elevate the meat to be roasted
on an inverted, heat proof saucer or plate.
This will assist in keeping the surface of
the meat dry and free from any fat released
throughout the cooking process.
SUITABLE CUTS FOR ROASTING
Beef Blade, rump, rib roast, sirloin, fresh
silverside, topside.
Lamb Leg, mid loin, rack, crown roast, shank,
shoulder, mini roasts.
Veal Leg, loin, rack, shoulder/forequarter.
Pork Loin, neck, leg (remove skin and fat), racks.

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A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO SLOW COOKING
POT ROASTING
The addition of liquid is required for pot
roasting. Place sufficient liquid into the
removable crockery bowl to cover up to
a third of the meat. Meat will not brown
during the pot roasting process. For browner
results, seal in a frypan before pot roasting.
SUITABLE CUTS FOR POT ROASTING
Beef Beef topside, blade, silverside roasts,
rolled brisket.
Lamb Forequarter, shank, shoulder.
Veal Shoulder/forequarter.
Pork Loin, neck.
PREPARING VEGETABLES
Vegetables should be cut into small
even–sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
Frozen vegetables must be thawed before
adding to other foods being cooked in the
slow cooker.
When cooking vegetables and meat
together in the slow cooker, the vegetables
cook at a slower rate than the meat. To gain
the best results, position the vegetables on
the base and sides of the slow cooker and
place the meat on top.
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 2–4 hours or until tender.
Pre-soaked beans and pulses will cook a
little faster.

HINTS & TIPS
for your Breville product

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HINTS & TIPS
• Always thaw frozen meat and poultry
before cooking.
• Trim all visible fat from meat or poultry.
• Ensure that the food or liquid to
be cooked fills half or more of the
removable crockery bowl.
• On completion of cooking, if there is too
much liquid remove the lid, press the
Mode button once for the HIGH setting
and cook for 35–40 minutes until the
liquid reduces. Alternatively, mixing a
small amount of cornflour with water
and adding to the dish will thicken
the liquid.
DO’S
• Do ensure the removable crockery
bowl is at room temperature when
placing into the stainless steel housing
prior to cooking.
• Do avoid extreme temperature changes
to the crockery bowl and glass lid.
Handle the removable crockery bowl
and glass lid with care.
• Do use dry oven mitts when lifting the
removable crockery bowl containing
hot liquids.
• Do place the removable crockery bowl
onto a heat proof place mat when
serving from the bowl at the table.
DON’TS
• Don't place the removable crockery bowl
or glass lid into or under cold water
while still hot. Ensure both are handled
with care.
• Do not use the removable crockery bowl
or glass lid if chipped or cracked.
• Do not operate the slow cooker without
the removable crockery bowl in position.
• Do not place the hot removable crockery
bowl onto a wet surface.
• Do not cook with frozen meats
or poultry.
• Place water or other liquids into
the stainless steel housing of the
slow cooker.
• Immerse the stainless steel housing,
cord or plug of the slow cooker in water.
• Touch hot surfaces with bare hands.
• Do not reheat food in slow cooker.
WARNING
Ensure removable crockery bowl
is correctly positioned in the
stainless steel housing before you
commence cooking.
WARNING
Hot surfaces during and after use.
Cook only in the removable
crockery pot
IMPORTANT
Always operate the slow cooker on a
stable and heat resistant surface.
Do not touch hot surfaces, use
oven mitts to remove the lid and/or
removable crockery bowl. Lift and
remove the lid carefully and away
from you to avoid scalding from
escaping steam.
The temperature of accessible surfaces
will be high when the slow cooker is
operating and for some time after use.
It is recommended not to place the
appliance on stone bench top when
cooking, as the stone may crack when
heated unevenly.