Breville VTP053 Instruction Booklet

Breville VTP053 Instruction Booklet

4 in 1 multi-functional slow cooker

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selection of recipes included

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  • Page 1 selection of recipes included...
  • Page 3 product safety Please read these instructions before operating the appliance and retain them for future use. This product is not suitable for use by children, and may not be suitable for persons requiring supervision unless they receive instruction by a competent person on how to safely use the product.
  • Page 4 parts Measure Controls Power light Handles Keep warm light Non-stick removable bowl 10 Mode selector Steaming tray 11 Frying temperature (only Glass lid active in FRY mode) Serving spoon Due to our policy of continuous improvement, the actual product may differ slightly from the one illustrated in these instructions.
  • Page 5 before first use Make sure your multi cooker is switched off and unplugged from the mains supply socket before cleaning. Never immerse the base of the cooker body, cord or plug in water or any other liquid. Before using your multi cooker for the first time, wash the steaming tray, removable bowl and glass lid in warm, soapy water.
  • Page 6 cooking rice Make sure your multi cooker is switched off, unplugged at the mains supply socket and is fully cooled before assembling or disassembling. During use the glass lid, removable bowl and cooker body will get very hot. Always handle with care and use oven gloves.
  • Page 8 steaming Make sure your multi cooker is switched off, unplugged at the mains supply socket and is fully cooled before assembling or disassembling. During use the glass lid, removable bowl, steamer tray and cooker body will get very hot. Always handle with care and use oven gloves.
  • Page 10 frying Make sure your multi cooker is switched off, unplugged at the mains supply socket and is fully cooled before assembling or disassembling. Your multi cooker is suitable for shallow frying and browning only and must never be used to deep fry foodstuffs.
  • Page 12 slow cooking Make sure your multi cooker is switched off, unplugged at the mains supply socket and is fully cooled before assembling or disassembling. During use the glass lid, removable bowl and cooker body will get very hot. Always handle with care and use oven gloves.
  • Page 14 rice cooking guide Rice quantities The quantites and cooking times in these tables are for use only with the supplied measure. White rice Uncooked rice Water Cooked rice Keep warm measures measures measures time (mins) 10-15 10-15 10-15 10-15 Brown rice Uncooked rice Water Cooked rice...
  • Page 15 steaming guide Vegetable Preperation Quantity Cooking time (mins) Asparagus Trim, leave as spears 250g 12-14 Runner beans Trim both ends 200g 14-16 Broccoli Cut into samll/medium florets 250g 12-14 Brussel sprouts Cut a cross in the base 300g 10-12 Cabbage Large pieces 500g 14-16...
  • Page 16 slow cooking guide Adapting recipes for your multi cooker This section is designed to help you adapt your favourite recipes so they can be cooked in your multi cooker. Many recipes can be converted to cooking in your multi cooker. Soups and stews, of course, are natural favourites.
  • Page 17 Browning before cooking Pre-browning meat and poultry prior to cooking seals in the moisture, intensifies the flavour and provides more tender results. It also provides much richer flavours in other foods such as onions, peppers and leeks. Pre-browning may take little extra time, and whilst not strictly necessary, the rewards are evident in the end result.
  • Page 18 slow cooking guide Pasta and rice If a recipe requires noodles, macaroni etc. to be added, cook on a conventional stove until slightly tender and add to your slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking. To use rice, stir in with the other ingredients and add ¼ cup extra of liquid for every ¼ cup of rice.
  • Page 19 recipes Note: The following recipes have already been adapted for use in your multi cooker. Carrot and Coriander Soup (serves 5-6 people) • Olive oil • 1 medium onion (chopped) • 3 cloves of garlic (finely chopped) • 600g of carrots (peeled and chopped) •...
  • Page 20 recipes Spicy Tomato Chilli Con Carne (serves 4-5) • 500g of lean minced beef • 1 large onion (chopped) • 3 garlic cloves (finely chopped) • ½ to 1 red chilli, depending on your taste (finely chopped) • 1 tsp of chilli powder •...
  • Page 21 Chicken and Mushroom casserole in Red Wine Sauce (serves • 4-5 skinless chicken breasts • 25g of butter • Olive oil • 5 shallots (chopped) • 3 cloves of garlic (thinly sliced) • 5 rashers of smoked streaky bacon (chopped) •...
  • Page 22 recipes Slow Cooked Lamb with Rosemary (serves 4) • 4 lamb chops • 12 small rosemary sprigs • 2 cloves of garlic (sliced) • olive oil • 2 carrots (chopped) • 2 sticks of celery (chopped) • 2 small onions (chopped) •...
  • Page 23 Chilli and Sun dried Tomato Bolognaise (serves 4-5) • Olive oil • 1 onion (chopped) • 150g of mushrooms (chopped) • 500g of lean minced beef • 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped) • 1 red pepper (de-seeded and sliced) • 1 tsp paprika •...
  • Page 24 recipes Fragrant Steamed Salmon (serves 2) • 2 large pieces or 4 smaller pieces of salmon • 1 shallot (peeled and chopped) • 1 small pieces of fresh ginger (peeled) • 3 cloves of garlic (peeled) • 1 kaffir lime leaf •...
  • Page 25 cleaning Always unplug your multi cooker before cleaning it. Never immerse the cooker body, mains lead or plug in water or any other liquid. Never use harsh abrasive cleaners or cleaning materials. Main body Using a mild detergent solution, wipe the exterior of the main body with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly.
  • Page 26 connection to the mains supply This appliance must be earthed. This appliance is fitted with either a moulded or rewirable BS1363, 13 amp plug. The fuse should be rated at 5 amps and be ASTA approved to BS1362. If the fuse in a moulded plug needs to be changed, the fuse cover must be refitted. The appliance must not be used without the fuse cover fitted.
  • Page 27 after sales service These appliances are built to the very highest of standards. There are no user serviceable parts. Follow these steps if the unit fails to operate: Check the instructions have been followed correctly. Check that the fuse has not blown. Check that the mains supply is functional.
  • Page 28 guarantee This product is guaranteed for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase against mechanical and electrical defects. This guarantee is only valid if the appliance is used solely for domestic purposes in accordance with the instructions provided, that it is not connected to an unsuitable electricity supply, dismantled or interfered with in any way or damaged through misuse.
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