Breville Fast Slow Pro BPR700 Questions & Answers (page 2 of 5)

Some recipes such as stews will expand in volume. Avoid using the Quick Steam release for these, try Auto Pulse. I often do a Lamb Shank stew slightly overfilled. Have to then manually release pressure by cycling the button to get pressure down to level for faster release.

Check under side of top lid and make sure the knob is tight.

It means there is a compromised seal. Its either the Nut Seal Lid, Gasket Seal or possibly some gunk has got into the Safety Valve or Locking Pin. Give the lid a clean paying attention to valve and pin areas. Check o-ring on Lid Locking Nut for damage, make sure its correctly tightened when used. With the Lid Gasket care must be taken not to stretch when removing or cleaning. If stretched it becomes loose in lid and wont give a consistent seal. If that's the prob get a replacement.

I get this issue sometimes as well. Somebody suggested I lift the lid a little when you put it on to help the seal. This seems to have helped me since I started doing it.

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I used to steam soybeans for 30min on 80kpa natural release for natto successfully.

Thank you, Kris. Making natto is exactly what I am doing to need steamed soy beans.
May I also ask you what natto bacillus you were using, and where you got it from? I use bacteria from frozen natto from the shop, and find the threads from my home-made natto not as many and thick as that from the shop.

Sorry Maddie just realised u asked me a question. So I used 1/2 portion of the frozen packs per rectangular pie dish to make mine and it was very stringy and successful.

My cooker isn’t searing

Hi Gurusev,
I assume you mean the knobs for temperature, time and steam release? Mine wobble slightly too, but the cooker works fine. The knobs are not like a normal dial that is completely fixed in position.

I suggest you phone Breville, That's what I would do.

Delwyn, I called Breville on the EO message, was told if EO appeared, it couldn't be fixed, you need to buy another one!

Yes the roasts are wonderful just follow the instructions and well worth the extra cost.

NOt sure, I have an Akorn Kamado that runs on lumpwood charcoal, and for roasting and/or BBQ I will not change for nothing. When it comes to that I do not compromise.

Hi there, congrats on your purchase! You will love the Breville. KpA is all about pressure levels (kilopascals) (pounds per square inch).

found on Google...The pascal (Pa) or kilopascal (kPa) as a unit of pressure measurement is widely used throughout the world and has largely replaced the pounds per square inch (psi) unit,

Thanks for your response Wabbit

No I don't think so but please check this with Breville. I read the delayed start feature is not reliable and that's why they do not install it. I'm not an expert in this area, I just use mine as per the instructions.

Hi there, No there is not a delayed start time.

I really do not know this. Hopefully Breville who is the designer (I would like to believe) and manufacturer can answer this.
I would especulate that being a silicone based seal and not rubber, it should last. How long, that is the 1 million dollar question. Rubber would brake down and would not last longer than silicone, but how long is long, without knowing the compounds used and the rest...I would be guessing in a terrain I have no expertise.

Hi Adam, To be honest I haven't cooked rice in this appliance, I'm following a no grain/paleo way of eating. I apologise I cant help you, Hopefully someone else can.

Hi Adam, rice is no problem in the Breville at all, (at the less than a litre rule) though I find I prefer to double the rice amount saving the leftovers in the fridge for fried rice later in the week. I also prefer to lower the cooking time by a minute or two so that the rice is firmer. As soon as the rice is finished be sure to stir/fluff it up right away or it keeps on cooking. Hope that answers your question!

Thank you both!

Another question if I may. Do you guys reheat food in the cooker? If so what is your favourite way to do that?

Hi there, the Breville FAST SLOW Pro does not have a yogurt setting but pressure cookers can do yogurt, thus it is only a matter of finding a pressure cooker recipe for yogurt and adapting to your unit. What Inlove about this model is the custom setting option, which allows you to fine-tune your recipes. Hope this helps!

Thanks i already bought philips one that has yogurt making button in it

Yes it does. I didn't buy the Philips because it has a teflon bowl but you can buy a stainless steel bowl direct from Philips. Not in store

Hi there, I am sure you have tried every possible angle to solve this, thus probably best to call Breville. I have experienced this from time to time, and I found that by removing the lid (in the instructions) and giving a good clean, as well in the base edge where liquid sometimes gathers to run into the catch receptacle, helps and usually solves my problem, as things can get quite built up and sticky. Also make sure the vent is on open when trying to close. Hope you find the answers!

I did the same thing Betty, and thought I’d ruined one of my two beloved Brevilles. I immediately held it upside down over the sink until most of it drained. Then using a damp sponge with a little diluted liquid dish detergent to cut the grease, wiped out as much as I could. Then, using paper towels I wiped it up again. Next I put it upside down over a tea towel on the counter for two days, lifting it and giving it a good shake once in a while. Wiped it out each time. And it was good to go! Make sure however the first time you use your Breville again that you observe closely and do not leave it unattended. If you experience any problems, I.e. see it shorting or hear zapping, see smoke, etc., unplug at wall take it in for service.

I would take the fast slow pro to an appliance center to get it checked out before doing anything.

thanks Darren

All is not lost Leianne! I thought I’d ruined one of my two beloved Brevilles doing the same thing but with chicken stock. I immediately held it upside down over the sink until most of it drained. Then using a damp sponge with a little diluted liquid dish detergent to cut the grease, (in your case remove the particles and juices), wiped out as much as I could. Then, using paper towels I wiped it up again. Next I put it upside down over a tea towel on the counter for two days, lifting it and giving it a good shake once in a while. Wiping out each time. And it was good to go! Make sure however the first time you use your Breville again that you observe closely and do not leave it unattended. If you experience any problems, I.e. see it shorting or hear zapping, see smoke, etc., unplug at wall take it in for service.

I know exactly your situation,
Breville Support has parts at a very good price. I would replace the seal ( I have a backup spare also) P# SP 0008961 About $6 I think but not sure.
I have 4 Pressure cookers & the seals do need to be replaced from time to time, even the good silicone ones.
I think it's important not to stretch them when cleaning. I also give them a light cooking spray
My big Tefal stove top one is the worst Drove me crazy in Thailand trying to get new seals, so bought another cooker & same again after 2 years

For the Bolognese, I usually heat my stock & wine (liquids) in a pot on induction & then add to the Breville for final pressure cook. I also saute the onions & grated carrot & chopped celery first then add garlic, remove then brown the meat, return the saute & add fresh herbs, & add hot liquids then pressure cook.
Hope this helps
PS my wife threw the round nut that holds the lid on in the rubbish one day when had it in pieces to check everything was clean,,,,, the reason I called Breville parts......

Hello Mikool, I have had the same problem with one of my two identical Brevilles. Before I close the lid, I ensure the ring seal is inserted and tucked properly in, and hold it in as I shut the lid. This seems to solve the problem. In the meantime I do plan to purchase additional rings and also make a quick call to Breville to see what they can do to make it right. Other than the ring seal problem, my Brevilles work perfectly. You might find that by adding your liquids hot, (or first heating your liquid on the reduce function), that food comes up to pressure quicker. All pressure cookers take such time to pressurise. Also, if you prefer a quicker release, you can instead use the custom function to cook your meal, or if using one of the standard functions, at end of cooking time, press and hold down several times or as needed on the quick release button to quicken up the release process.

The unit is very quick. I guess that its a question of how cold is the product that you are wanting to sear?

thanks. and how about the amount of time for the pressure to build up for the pressure cooker to start?

The sear and sauté functions heat up very quickly, so be sure to put your oil or butter in right away.
Coming up to pressure can take an additional ten minutes or so, depending on the amount of food and liquid in the pot. To speed things up, you can first heat up the liquid in the pot quickly using the “reduce” feature with lid or pressure release valve open; then reset to your desired pressure cook program. Don’t forget to close the pressure release valve prior. Hope this answers your questions!

Yes, you can reheat using steam, simmer or slow cooker mode. I vacuum pack food and drop in the water on simmer
Ed

Hello BD! Definitely, forgo the microwave and reheat your leftovers in your Breville for juicy, well heated food! I wouldn’t do it any other way now. The other day, as an example, I reheated sliced medium rare roast beef from a roast the night before by simply placing a little bit of water in the bottom of the bowl, and selecting LO slow cook for just a few minutes! Had I done these in the microwave or oven, the beef would have cooked more and dried out.
I also have a small stainless steel mixing bowl that I place atop the trivet, (add about a cup of water into the Breville) to reheat small amounts of leftovers using either the steam method or by simply selecting slow cook, close the lid, open release valve and set for a few minutes checking until heated through.

Thanks

I make lots of Bone Broth and there is no easy answer here. Most equipment has a Duty cycle, x amount of time on & y amount of time off including my induction cooker.
For bone broth, I leave my slow cooker on high overnight, topping it up before bed with water. A slow cooker with ceramic insert works best & the biggest Non-Digital ones are very cheap. Having Killed one BPR700 by running it On too many times at once without a break, I now respect the off time for all my equipment except the Slow Cooker & SousVide water heater. Ed