Breville BRC550, Instruction Booklet

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OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT
HOW TO MAKE RISOTTO
SAUTÉ|SEAR setting
1. Follow assembly instructions on page 6.
2. Press the SAUTÉ|SEAR button, the
button surround will illuminate white.
Press the START|CANCEL button to
activate the setting, the button surround
will illuminate red.
3. Cover with lid and allow to pre-heat for
approximately 2–3 minutes (do not
pre-heat for longer than 5 minutes).
4. Add oil/butter and allow to heat/melt
for approximately 1 minute.
5. If using chicken or seafood in the recipe,
sear in small batches, cover with lid and
stir occasionally until food is cooked.
Remove from cooking bowl.
6. Add extra oil/butter to cooking bowl if
necessary or if recipe states. Allow to
heat for approximately 1 minute.
7. Add ingredients such as onions and
garlic. Sauté, cover with lid if necessary
and stir occasionally for about
4 to 5 minutes or until cooked to
desired brownness.
8. Stir in Arborio or carnaroli rice and
mix well. Sauté for approximately
2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. Pour in wine (if using) and cook
uncovered until rice has absorbed all
liquid and alcohol has evaporated,
stirring frequently.
10. Press the START|CANCEL button to
stop the SAUTÉ|SEAR setting.
11. Refer to step 1 in the RISOTTO
setting section below.
RISOTTO Setting
1. Follow steps 1–11 in the SAUTÉ|SEAR
setting section above.
2. Add stock or water and stir well. Cover
with lid and press the RISOTTO button,
then press the START|CANCEL
button to activate the setting. The
START|CANCEL button surround
will illuminate red and cooking
will commence.
3. Allow to cook until the ready beeps
sound and the rice cooker automatically
switches to the KEEP WARM setting.
This will take approximately 20–30
minutes depending on the recipe. For
optimum results, we recommend you
stir once after 15–20 minutes.
4. Remove lid and stir well using a non
metal spoon. At this stage remaining
ingredients can be added i.e., butter,
parmesan cheese, herbs, salt and pepper.
5. The rice cooker will remain on the
KEEP WARM setting for 30 minutes
before switching OFF. However, risotto
is best served as soon as possible after
completion of cooking. To stop the keep
warm setting, switch off the power outlet
and unplug the cord.
LENTILS SETTING
1. Follow assembly instructions on page 6.
Fig. 1
2. Use the rice scoop provided to measure
the required quantity of dry lentils (refer
to cooking tables - page 17). Always
measure level scoops, not heaped (Fig 1).
3. Add the lentils to the removable cooking
bowl, ensuring lentils are spread evenly
across the bottom of the bowl and not
heaped to one side (Fig 2).
Fig. 2
4. Add water using the following ratio:
Lentils = 1 scoop lentils : 3 scoop water.
5. Place glass lid into position.
6. Press the LENTILS button, the button
surround will illuminate white. Press
the START|CANCEL button to activate
the setting, the button surround
will illuminate red and cooking will
commence.
7. When cooking is complete, the
ready beeps will sound and the
START|CANCEL button surround will
illuminate white.
8. Serve immediately.
PORRIDGE SETTING
1. Follow assembly instructions on page 6.
Fig. 1
2. Use the rice scoop provided to measure
the required quantity of oats (refer
to cooking tables - page 17). Always
measure level scoops, not heaped (Fig 1).
3. Add the oats to the removable cooking
bowl, ensuring oats are spread evenly
across the bottom of the bowl and not
heaped to one side (Fig 2).
Fig. 2
4. Add water using the following ratio:
Oats = 1 scoop oats : 2 scoop water.
5. Keep the glass lid off.
6. Press the PORRIDGE button, the
button surround will illuminate white.
Press the START|CANCEL button to
activate the setting, the button surround
will illuminate red and cooking will
commence.
7. When cooking is complete, the
ready beeps will sound and the
START|CANCEL button surround will
illuminate white.
8. Stir in extra milk or water to reach
desired consistency. Serve immediately.