Breville vtp140 User manual

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glass
slow cooker
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product safety
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are
older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord
out of the reach of children aged less than 8 years.
Parts of the appliance are liable to get hot during use.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied persons
in order to avoid a hazard.

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product safety
!Always ensure that hands are dry before handling the plug or switching on the
appliance.
!Always use the appliance on a stable, secure, dry and level surface.
!Allow adequate space above and on all sides for air circulation. Do not allow the
appliance to touch any ammable material during use (such as curtains or wall
coverings). Do not use under a wall cupboard. Care is required when using the
appliance on surfaces that may be damaged by heat. The use of an insulated pad is
recommended.
!Ensure the appliance is switched off and unplugged from the supply socket after use
and before cleaning.
!Always allow the appliance to cool before cleaning or storing.
!Use extreme caution when moving the appliance when it contains hot food or hot
liquids.
!Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped, if there are any visible signs of
damage or if it is leaking.
!Never use this appliance for anything other than its intended use. This appliance is for
household use only. Do not use this appliance outdoors
!Never immerse any part of the appliance or power cord and plug in water or any other
liquid.
!Never let the power cord hang over the edge of a worktop, touch hot surfaces or
become knotted, trapped or pinched.
!This appliance must not be placed on or near any potentially hot surfaces (such as a
gas or electric hob).
!Do not touch the external surfaces of the appliance during use as they may become
very hot. Use oven gloves or a cloth when removing the lid. Beware of escaping steam
when removing the lid.
!Never operate this appliance without liquid inside the glass bowl.
!Never attempt to cook food on the base unit. The glass bowl must be used at all times.
!Always switch the appliance off before removing the bowl from the base unit.
!Always place the bowl on the base unit before switching the appliance on.
!Never place the bowl while it is hot onto a very cold surface or into a fridge.
!Never use the glass bowl in an oven. Only use the glass bowl on the base unit.

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features
1 Glass lid
The glass lid allows you to check cooking progress without having to remove it.
Dishwasher safe.
2 Glass bowl
The glass bowl distributes heat efciently and evenly. Dishwasher safe.
3 Base unit
4 Illuminated ring
5 LOW selector button
The low setting gently simmers the food for an extended period of time. It can also be
used as a keep warm function which is useful whilst waiting to serve the meal.
6 HIGH selector button
The high setting will speed up cooking. This is particularly useful when you need to
cook food in less time.
7 AUTO selector button
The auto setting will cook at a high temperature for approximately 60 minutes and
then reduce automatically to a lower heat setting. By using this setting, your food
quickly reaches a high temperature sealing in the avour. Cooking will then continue
on the low setting for the remaining cooking time resulting in food that is meltingly
tender.
8 POWER button

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Due to our policy of continuous improvement, the actual product may differ slightly from the one illustrated in these instructions.
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using your glass slow cooker
Before rst use
Make sure your glass slow cooker is switched off and unplugged from the
mains supply socket before cleaning. Never immerse the base unit, cord or plug in
water or any other liquid.
Before using your glass slow cooker for the rst time, wash the glass lid and bowl in
warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not use harsh abrasives, chemicals or
oven cleaners. Using a damp cloth or sponge, wipe the base unit. Use a mild detergent
solution.
Using your glass slow cooker
During use the glass lid and bowl will get very hot. Always handle with care
and use oven gloves. Never operate your glass slow cooker without liquid inside
the glass bowl. Never attempt to cook food on the base unit. The glass bowl must
be used at all times. Always place the bowl on the base unit before switching the
appliance on. Always check that the food is thoroughly cooked before serving.
Never place the bowl while it is hot onto a very cold surface or into a fridge. Never
use the glass bowl in an oven. Only use the glass bowl on the base unit.
Your glass slow cooker works by building up heat and maintaining an even temperature.
For best results, leave the lid on throughout the cooking process unless the recipe
requires you to add ingredients during cooking.
1. Add the prepared ingredients into the glass bowl. Don’t overll the bowl. We
recommend not to ll it more than two thirds full.
2. Place the bowl into the recess in the base unit.
3. Place the lid onto the bowl.
4. Plug your glass slow cooker into a suitable mains supply. The POWER button will
ash.
5. Press the POWER button to switch the unit on. The power button will stop ashing
and the illuminated ring will light up.
6. Press the LOW, HIGH or AUTO button to select the desired cooking setting and start
cooking.
Boil dry protection
In rare cases, your glass slow cooker may boil dry. This can happen, for example, if
insufcient liquid is added. Should this happen, the boil dry feature in your glass slow
cooker will automatically switch the heater off to prevent any damage. The Power button
will ash to show that the boil dry protection has operated. Allow your glass slow cooker
to fully cool before removing the glass bowl. Once sufciently cooled, the protection
feature will reset itself and your glass slow cooker can be used as normal.

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using your glass slow cooker
Always switch the appliance off before removing the bowl from the base unit.
If you aren’t going to serve your meal straight away, you can press the LOW button to
help keep your meal warm until you serve the food.
1. When cooking is nished, press the POWER button. The button will ash and the
illuminated ring will go out.
2. Unplug your slow cooker from the mains supply socket.
3. Using oven gloves, remove the lid. Angle the lid away from you as you remove it.
This will allow any steam that has built up to escape safely away from your hands,
arms and face.
4. Carefully lift the bowl off the base unit. Place the bowl onto a heat resistant surface.
Don’t place the bowl directly onto any surface that may be affected by heat. A trivet
or an insulated pad is recommended. Never place the glass bowl while it is hot onto
a very cold surface or into a fridge.

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guide to slow cooking
Preparing recipes in advance
The glass bowl and lid can be used straight from the refrigerator. This allows you to
prepare your evening meal the night before and store it in the refrigerator overnight.
Simply prepare your ingredients, put them into the bowl, t the lid and pop everything in
the fridge until you are ready to cook.
To cook, place the bowl onto the base unit, press the POWER button then select
the LOW, HIGH or AUTO setting. Although you can select any cooking setting, we
recommend the AUTO setting for best results which will cook on HIGH for the rst 60
minutes and then reduce to the LOW setting.
If you are using the LOW setting, you will need to extend the cooking time slightly when
cooking straight from the fridge.
Adapting recipes for your slow cooker
This section is designed to help you adapt your favourite recipes so they can be cooked
in your slow cooker. Many recipes can be converted to cooking in your slow cooker.
Soups and stews, of course, are natural favourites. Casseroles and most meats benet
from the low temperatures and even cooking.
• Allow sufcient time for cooking.
• Do not add as much liquid as your recipe indicates. Generally, only half the amount
of liquid specied in a standard recipe needs to be added. This is because the steam
that is generated during cooking doesn’t just boil away but adds to the cooking liquid
giving your nished dish a much greater depth of avour.
• Many of the steps in conventional recipes may be ignored. Because vegetables don’t
overcook, everything can go into your slow cooker at the same time. However, milk,
cream or sour cream should be added during the last hour of cooking.
Cooking time guide
The table below shows suggested cooking times and settings when converting standard
recipes for use in your glass slow cooker. Note that cooking times can be affected by
whether your meat/poultry is boned or boneless and the quantity you are cooking. Always
check that the food is thoroughly cooked before serving.
Example recipe Conventional cooking time LOW setting HIGH setting AUTO setting
Chicken casserole 3 hours 8 - 10 hours 4 - 5 hours 6 - 7 hours
Chilli-con-carne 30 - 40 minutes 7 - 8 hours 2 - 3 hours 4 - 5 hours
Pot roast beef 2 - 3 hours 8 - 10 hours 6 hours 7 - 8 hours
Lentil Dhal 1 - 1½ hours 7 - 8 hours 3 hours 4 - 5 hours