Breville VTP169 manual

selection of recipes included[...]

2 product safety This product can be used by children aged 8 years and above, and persons who require supervision, provided: • they are familiar with the hazards associated with the product, and, • they receive instruction by a competent person on how to safely use the product. Children must not play with the product. Cleaning and user ma[...]

3 product safety Please read these instructions before operating the appliance and retain them for future use. ! 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. ! Ensure the appliance is swi[...]

4 features 1 Glass lid The glass lid allows you to check cooking progress without having to remove it. Dishwasher safe. 2 Removable ceramic cooking pot Removable ceramic cooking pot distributes heat efciently and evenly . Dishwasher safe. 3 Handles 4 Cooker body 5 Control panel 6 Power indicator 7 T emperature control The temperature control all[...]

5 Due to our policy of continuous improvement, the actual product may differ slightly from the one illustrated in these instructions. parts overview[...]

6 using your slow cooker Beforerstuse Make sure your slow 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 slow cooker for the rst time, wash the ceramic cooking bowl and glass lid in warm, soapy wat[...]

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8 using your slow cooker Y our slow cooker works by building up heat and maintaining an even temperature. For the best results do not remove the glass lid before half the cooking time has elapsed. The glass lid allows you to monitor cooking progress without interrupting the cooking time. If you aren’t going to serve your meal straight away , you [...]

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10 guide to slow cooking 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 a[...]

11 Browning before cooking Pre-browning meat and poultry prior to cooking seals in the moisture, intensies the avour and provides more tender results. It also provides much richer avours in other foods such as onions, peppers and leeks. Pre-browning may take a little extra time, and whilst not strictly necessary , the rewards are evident i[...]

12 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. T o use rice, stir in with the other ingredients and add ¼ cup extra of liquid for every ¼ cup of rice. Long grain rice gives better results. Herbs and spi[...]

13 Always unplug your slow 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. Before cleaning • Ensure the temperature control dial is set to the ’OFF’ position. • Ensure the slow cooker is switched off and unplugged at the main[...]

14 recipes Italian Style V egetable Soup Cooking time: LOW: 7 – 9 hours HIGH: 4 – 5 hours AUTO: 6 – 7 hours Ingredients • 1 tin of rinsed and drained cannellini or mixed beans of your choice. • ½ red onion, peeled and chopped • 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped • 1 leek, sliced • 75g green beans, cut into quarters • 2 small stic[...]

15 Coq au Vin Cooking time: LOW: 6 – 7 hours HIGH: 3 – 5 hours AUTO: 5 – 6 hours Ingredients • 100g bacon, chopped • 150g shallots, peeled • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped • 250g button mushrooms, sliced • 2 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless • 200ml red wine • 200ml hot chicken stock • Bay leaf • Bouquet garni • [...]

16 Lamb Hot Pot Cooking time: LOW: 8 – 10 hours HIGH: 4 – 5 hours AUTO: 6 – 7 hours Ingredients • 350g boned shoulder of lamb, cut into cubes • 2 medium potatoes, cut into diced • 1 medium onion, diced • 1 large carrot, sliced • 1 tsp freshly chopped rosemary • 300ml of hot stock, lamb or chicken • Salt and pepper 1. Put all the[...]

17 Sausage and Bean Casserole Cooking time: LOW: 6 – 8 hours HIGH: 4 – 5 hours AUTO: 6 – 7 hours Ingredients • 1 tsp vegetable oil • 4 thick sausages • 1 medium onion, diced • 1 clove of garlic, chopped • ½ red pepper , sliced • 1 x 400g tin of chopped tomatoes • 1 x 200g baked beans • 4 mushrooms, sliced • 1 tsp Dijon must[...]

18 recipes T raditional Beef Pot Roast Cooking time: LOW: 8 – 10 hours HIGH: 5 – 6 hours AUTO: 6 – 7 hours Ingredients • 1kg piece of rolled brisket • 1 medium onion, diced • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard • 1 tbsp plain our • 100ml beer or beef stock • Salt and pepper 1. Put the onions and carrots into t[...]

19 Ratatouille Cooking time: LOW: 6 – 8 hours HIGH: 3 – 4 hours AUTO: 5 – 6 hours Ingredients • 1 onion, peeled and sliced • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped • 1 green pepper , de-seeded and chopped • 1 red pepper , de-seeded and chopped • 1 small aubergine, diced • 1 medium courgette, sliced • 225g tomatoes, skinned and chop[...]

20 connection to the mains supply This appliance must be earthed. This appliance is tted with either a moulded or rewirable BS1363, 13 amp plug. The fuse should be rated at 3 amps and be AST A approved to BS1362. If the fuse in a moulded plug needs to be changed, the fuse cover must be retted. The appliance must not be used without the fuse c[...]

21 guarantee Please keep your receipt as this will be required for any claims under this guarantee. This appliance is guaranteed for 1 year after your purchase as described in this document. During this guaranteed period, if in the unlikely event the appliance no longer functions due to a design or manufacturing fault, please take it back to the pl[...]

22 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: 1. Check the instructions have been followed correctly . 2. Check that the fuse has not blown. 3. Check that the mains supply is functional. If the appliance will still not operate[...]

23 For replacement parts, phone our Customer Service Department on 0161 621 6900. They will give you up to date prices, inclusive of V A T and postage and packaging. Y ou may then send a cheque or postal order for the correct amount made payable to Jarden Consumer Solutions (Europe) Limited, with the order form printed below (or a photocopy of it) [...]

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