Breville BSC560 User manual

BSC560
the Flavour Maker
Instruction Booklet

CONGRATULATIONS
on the purchase of your new
Breville Flavour Maker

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CONTENTS
4 Breville recommends safety first
6 Know your Breville Flavour Maker
8 Before first use of your
Breville Flavour Maker
12 A beginner’s guide to
slow cooking
18 Hints and tips
20 Care and cleaning
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
• Carefully read all instructions
before operating the Breville Flavour
Maker 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, power 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.
• 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 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 slow cooker base.
• Never plug in or switch on the slow
cooker without having the removable
EasySear™ pan placed inside the slow
cooker base.
• 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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST
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• Do not reheat food using your
Flavour Maker.
• 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 slow cooker base, 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.
• 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.
WARNING
Hot surfaces during and after use.
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, 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.
• The 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.
• 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 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.
• 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 Flavour Maker

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KNOW YOUR BREVILLE FLAVOUR MAKER
D
H
D
C, E
F
G
A. Silicon handle covers
For heat protection
B. Domed stainless steel lid
Suitable for use in the oven
C. Removable EasySear™ pan
Designed for searing on the stovetop,
slow cooking and roasting in the oven.
Three coat Quantanium™ non-stick for
easy cleaning.
D. Wrap around element (not shown)
Ensures an even temperature
throughout the cooking process
E. Extra large 7 litre capacity
For family sized meals
F. Slow cooker base
Premium brushed stainless design
G. Control dial with Auto setting
For ease and simplicity
H. Stainless steel rack
For Roasting
I. Removable cord (not shown)
For serving at the table and easy storage
B
A
A

BEFORE FIRST USE
of your Breville Flavour Maker

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BEFORE 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 slow
cooker base 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
3. Heat EasySear™ pan on stovetop over
medium to high heat.
OIL
GAS OR ELECTRIC STOVETOP
MEDIUM TO HIGH HEAT
4. Place food to be seared into EasySear™
pan in batches.
OIL
GAS OR ELECTRIC STOVETOP
MEDIUM TO HIGH HEAT

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BEFORE FIRST USE
5. When finished searing, use oven mitts
and carefully place EasySear™ pan back
into slow cooker base. Proceed to How to
Slow Cook section on this page.
OIL
GAS OR ELECTRIC STOVETOP
MEDIUM TO HIGH HEAT
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 recommended 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 slow cooker
base. Add all ingredients into EasySear™
pan, ensuring denser foods are spread
evenly across the bottom of the pan and
not heaped to one side.
OIL
GAS OR ELECTRIC STOVETOP
MEDIUM TO HIGH HEAT
2. Place the stainless steel lid into position.
OIL
GAS OR ELECTRIC STOVETOP
MEDIUM TO HIGH HEAT
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 230V or 240V power outlet and switch
the power on at the power outlet.

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BEFORE FIRST USE
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 and recipes
in this instruction book.
OIL
GAS OR ELECTRIC STOVETOP
MEDIUM TO HIGH HEAT
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.
OIL
GAS OR ELECTRIC STOVETOP
MEDIUM TO HIGH HEAT
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 slow cooker base.
• 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.
IMPORTANT
Always lift and remove the stainless
steel lid carefully using an oven mitt
and angled away from yourself to avoid
scalding from escaping steam.
IMPORTANT
Always use dry pot holders or oven
mitts when handling EasySear™ pan or
stainless steel lid.

A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO
SLOW COOKING
with your Breville Flavour Maker

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A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SLOW COOKING
The Breville Flavour Maker 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 Flavour Maker with a
EasySear™ pan. Simply remove the
EasySear™ pan from the slow cooker base
and use on the gas, electric or ceramic
stovetop to caramelise vegetables and sear
meats before placing back into the slow
cooker base and commencing the Slow
Cook function.
Following is a guide to help simplify the
process of slow cooking, allowing you to
obtain optimum results from your Flavour
Maker.
We have also included helpful hints for
successful slow cooking. For recipes, go
to www.breville.com.au and recipes in this
instruction book.
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 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 (Osso Bucco)
Pork Leg steaks, diced belly,
Diced shoulder, Boneless loin chops
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
a 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.

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A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SLOW COOKING
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 slow
cooker base 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 below to determine cooking
time and heat setting and use recipes
in this instruction book. Dishes can be
prepared well in advance of mealtime and
cooking time regulated so that food is
ready to serve at a convenient time.
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.
NOTE
These times are approximate. Times
can vary depending on ingredients
and quantities in recipes
TRADITIONAL
COOKING TIME
SLOW COOKER
COOKING TIME
(WITHOUT
SEARING)
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
COOKING TIME
SLOW COOKER
COOKING TIME
(WITH SEARING)
LOW HIGH AUTO
35 to 60 minutes 4 to 5
hrs 2 to 3 hrs 3 to 4 hrs
1 to 3 hours 5 to 6
hrs 3 to 4 hrs 4 to 5 hrs
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.

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A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SLOW COOKING
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 will cook food in
approximately 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
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 Flavour Maker 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 slow cooker base.
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 Blade, Rump, Rib Roast, Sirloin,
Silverside, Topside.
Lamb Leg, Mid Loin, Rack, Crown Roast,
Shank, Shoulder, Mini Roasts.
Veal Leg, Loin, Rack,
Shoulder/Forequarter.
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 EasySear™ 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 EasySear™ pan
on the stovetop first before placing back into
the slow cooker base for pot roasting.

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A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SLOW COOKING
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 EASYSEAR™ PAN AS
STAND ALONE COOKWARE
This slow cooker is equipped with a diecast
removable EasySear™ pan 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 EasySear™ pan and stainless
steel lid is safe for use on stovetops and in
conventional ovens up to 250ºC.
NOTE
We do not recommend to use the
stainless steel lid in the oven. If it is
used in an oven it may discolour.
NOTE
While silicone handles are heat
resistant to 250°C, it is not
recomended to use for extended
periods above 200°C.

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HINTS AND TIPS
for your new Breville Flavour Maker

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HINTS AND TIPS
• Trim all visible fat from meat or poultry.
• If a recipe calls for browning the meat, it
may be browned in the EasySear™ 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 half to ¾ of the EasySear™ pan.
• If after cooking the liquid quantity is
excessive, remove the lid and operate the
slow cooker 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 lid or
removable EasySear™ pan after searing
or slow cooking.
• Place the EasySear™ pan onto a heat
proof mat if serving from the EasySear™
pan at the table.
• To keep foods warm for serving, turn
control to the Low setting until ready
to serve.
DONT’S
• Do not operate the slow cooker without
the EasySear™ pan in position, in the
slow cooker base.
• Do not cook with frozen meats or poultry.
• Do not remove the stainless steel 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 slow
cooker base.
• Immerse the slow cooker base, power
cord, or power plug in water or any other
liquid.
• Touch hot surfaces with bare hands.
• Deep fry in the EasySear™ pan.

CARE AND CLEANING
of your new Breville Flavour Maker