Sunbeam DF4400 User Manual
Multicooker Deep Fryer
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET.
DF4400
PLEASE READ THIS BOOK THOROUGHLY AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
THIS BOOK COVERS THE USE AND CARE OF THE FOLLOWING SUNBEAM ELECTRIC FRYWARE:
DF4400 MULTICOOKER DEEP FRYER - 5 LITRE NON-STICK ELECTRIC COOKWARE
DF4400
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Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions.
Sunbeam are very safety conscious when designing and
manufacturing consumer products, but it is essential
that the product user also exercise care when using an
electrical appliance. Listed below are precautions which
are essential for the safe use of an electrical appliance:
• Read carefully and save all the instructions provided
with an appliance.
• Always turn the power off at the power outlet
before you insert or remove a plug. Remove by
grasping the plug - do not pull on the cord.
• Turn the power off and remove the plug when the
appliance is not in use and before cleaning.
• Do not use your appliance with an extension cord
unless this cord has been checked and tested by a
qualified technician or service person.
• Always use your appliance from a power outlet of
the voltage (A.C. only) marked on the appliance.
• Close supervision is necessary when your appliance is
being used near children or infirm persons.
• Never leave an appliance unattended while in use.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
• Do not use an appliance for any purpose other than
its intended use.
• Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas
flame, electric element or on a heated oven. Do not
place on top of any other appliance.
• Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang over
the edge of a table or bench top or touch any hot
surface.
• For safety reasons and to avoid maintenance by
unskilled persons, some appliances are ‘sealed’ using
tamperproof screws. Such appliances should always
be returned to the nearest Sunbeam Appointed
Service Centre for adjustment or repair if required.
• Do not operate any electrical appliance with a
damaged cord or after the appliance has been
dropped or damaged in any manner. If damage is
suspected, return the appliance to the nearest
Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre for examination,
repair or adjustment.
• For additional protection, Sunbeam recommend the
use of a residual current device (RCD) with a tripping
current not exceeding 30mA in the electrical circuit
supplying power to your appliances.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other
liquid unless recommended.
• Use your Multicooker Deep Fryer at least
200mm away from walls and curtains.
• Do not immerse the Control Probe in water.
• If using a plastic spatula do not leave in
cooking vessel when hot.
• The frypan must only be used with the Control
Probe provided.
• Avoid using on metal surfaces e.g. sink,
hotplate.
• Remove the Control Probe before cleaning the
frypan.
• After cleaning the frypan ensure that the
Control Probe Inlet area is completely dry
before using again.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR MULTICOOKER DEEP FRYER.
If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance, please ring our Toll Free number
(Australia only) 1800 025 059. New Zealand - contact the Sunbeam Office in Auckland on 09 912 0747.
Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 2
An introduction to Multicooker cooking 4
Features of your Sunbeam Multicooker Deep Fryer 5-6
Features of your Sunbeam electric cookware 7-8
Using your cookware 9
Care and Cleaning 10
High Grade Non-Stick surface 11
Cooking with your Sunbeam Multicooker Deep Fryer 12-13
Vegetable Cooking Hints 14-16
Cooking information 16-17
Cooking Definitions 18
Recipes for your Multicooker 19-27
Cooking with your Deep Fryer:
The Perfect Chip 28
Deep fry cooking with home battered food 29
Frying times and temperatures 30
Recipes for your Deep Fryer 31-36
Troubleshooting 36
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Contents.
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An Introduction to multicookers.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new
Sunbeam Multicooker Deep Fryer.
Over the years we have introduced many
innovations in electric cookware and we hope
you continue to enjoy cooking meals with our
new Multicooker Deep Fryer.
After reading through this book you will soon
learn how to get the most from your
multicooker and how to enjoy the benefits of
deep frying.
Versatile.
Use as a deep fryer or electric saucepan. Boils,
roasts, casseroles, braises, stir-frys and is great
for deep frying.
Economical.
Cooks food quickly and uses less power than an
ordinary oven or grill.
Total control.
The Trigger Release Control Probe has 10 heat
settings to give you total heat control.
Easy to clean.
Features a fully sealed element, so that the
frypan is dishwasher-safe and can be fully
immersed in water.
Guaranteed reliability.
Your new Sunbeam Multicooker Deep Fryer will
give you years of reliable service. It is backed by
Sunbeam’s 12 month Replacement Guarantee.
If you have any questions about your Sunbeam
Multicooker Deep Fryer or any other Sunbeam
appliance, please phone the Sunbeam Consumer
Service Line on 1800 025 059 or the Sunbeam
office in your state. In New Zealand - call the
Sunbeam office in Auckland on 09 912 0747
.
Extra large cooking vessel
This 5 litre capacity, non-stick cooking vessel, not
only allows you to deep fry, but makes an ideal
saucepan as well for boiling, roasting, braising,
stewing, soups etc. The cooking vessel is
completely dishwasher safe and fully immersible.
Deep fry basket with detachable handle
This lightweight stainless steel deep fry basket is
removable and has a 1.0kg food capacity for
deep frying. It can also be used for cooking and
draining spaghetti and other pasta.
Basket handle
Has a draining lever which rests securely inside
the rim of the vessel to allow safe, hands-free
draining of food. The basket handle folds inside
the basket for easy storage.
Cast-in element
The 1600 watt element is completely cast into
the heavy duty base for faster superior heating
and a longer element life.
Stainless steel lid
The lid should be used when bringing water to
the boil, simmering, soups and stews etc. NEVER
USE THE LID WHEN DEEP FRYING.
Du Pont Teflon®Platinum Pro
Non-Stick Coating
Safe to use with metal utensils. Up to 10 times
more scratch-resistant than other non-stick
coatings. See page 6.
Adjustable steam vent
Integrated knob and adjustable steam vent
allows you to accurately control moisture levels
during cooking.
Trigger Release Control Probe
The Probe is thermostatically controlled and
incorporates an indicator light which switches
off automatically when the temperature selected
has been reached and then cycles on and off to
indicate that the selected temperature is being
maintained.
Being removable enables the vessel to be fully
immersible and dishwasher safe for easy
cleaning. The trigger release lever makes
removal of the probe easy.
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Features of your Multicooker Deep Fryer.
Integrated knob &
adjustable steam Vent
Basket handle
Draining
lever
Stainless
steel lid
Stainless Steel
deep fry basket
Extra large cooking
vessel
Dupont Teflon
®
Platinum
Pro Non-Stick
Cooking Surface
1600 watt die-cast element
Control Probe Inlet
Cool Touch Handles
Trigger Release
Control Probe
Features of your Multicooker Deep Fryer (cont).
Non-Stick Coating
Your Sunbeam Multicooker Deep Fryer features
DuPonts' toughest non-stick coating produced
to date - Platinum Pro.
DuPont is the world leader in non-stick coatings
with the introduction of Teflon dating back to
1938. Today more than 2 billion households
have Teflon non-stick coated cookware.
Teflon Platinum Pro is a premium 3 layer nonstick coating. It features special scratch resistant
minerals causing metal utensils to slide over
these particles without damaging the Teflon
matrix.
This preserves the release properties of the nonstick coating during the life of the wok.
The end result is a non-stick coating that can be
treated like ordinary cookware, enabling the use
of metal utensils such as spatulas and spoons,
but not sharp utensils.
So tough is the new Teflon
Platinum Pro coating that it
is up to 10 times more
scratch resistant than
other non-stick
coatings*.
The image
shown is an
example of the
performance of
Teflon Platinum Pro
against an 'other'
non-stick coating.
Each surface has
undergone 5 cycles
of the DuPont InHouse Abuse Test.
The Teflon Platinum
Pro only has some
surface scuffing, whereas the
'other' non-stick coating has deteriorate badly.
* The images shown here and performance
claims are based upon the DuPont In-House
Cooking Abuse Test used to evaluate scratch
resistance and release properties of non-stick
coatings.
Platinum Pro - 3 layer scratch
resistant coating
Results from DuPont’s ‘In-house Cooking Abuse Test’
Other BrandsSunbeam
DuPont Teflon® - Platinum Pro
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Superior
nonstick top surface
Reinforced intermediate coat
Primer + scratch
resistant minerals
Wok base
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Features of your Sunbeam cookware.
Trigger Release Control Probe
The Probe is thermostatically controlled and
incorporates an indicator light which switches
off automatically when the temperature
selected has been reached and then cycles on
and off to indicate that the selected
temperature is being maintained.
The trigger release makes removal of the
probe easy.
Note: The cooking surface temperatures given
are a guide only and may require adjustment to
suit various foods and individual tastes.
When the dial is set to a low setting, it is quite
normal for food to stop and start bubbling, as
the thermostat maintains the selected
temperature.
DIAL
SETTING
CELSIUS
(approx)
FARENHEIGHT
(approx)
USES TEMPERATURE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
100°C
110°C
125°C
140°C
150°C
160°C
175°C
185°C
200°C
210°C
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Keeping food warm and reheating
Simmering, sauteing and slow
cooking
Boiling, pan frying and stir-frying
Shallow frying, baking
Deep frying, searing and sealing,
roasting
260°F
285°F
300°F
320°F
350°F
365°F
390°F
410°F
The numbers on the dial represent the following approximate cooking surface temperatures.
Stainless steel Lid
With the lid in place, the multicooker can be
used as an oven, giving you the versatility to
roast pieces of beef, lamb and chicken.
The lid also retains heat and moisture when
simmering food such as casseroles.
Adjustable steam vent
The steam vent allows moisture to escape
without losing too much heat. Keep the vent
closed whenever cooking food where it is
necessary to retain the heat and/or moisture.
The vent should be left open for a crisper result.
When roasting chicken and meat, open the vent
in the last 15 minutes of cooking to crispen.
Cast-in element
The element is completely cast into the heavy
duty base for faster superior heating and a
longer element life.
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Features of your Sunbeam cookware
(cont).
DF4400
Before the first use: Wash, rinse and dry your
Multicooker Deep Fryer, basket and lid, “Season”
the cooking surface by applying a thin coat of
cooking oil and rub in with paper towelling.
1. Insert the Control Probe into the inlet on the
Multicooker Deep Fryer.
2. Plug the cord into a 230-240V power outlet
and turn the power on.
3. Set the Control Probe Dial to the desired
temperature setting. Refer to page 7 for the
temperature guide.
The light on the control probe will illuminate.
This light will remain on until the set
temperature has been reached and then will
cycle on and off throughout cooking, as the
cooking temperature is maintained by the
thermostat.
Hint: On initial heating of the Multicooker Deep
Fryer, it is recommended that the temperature
be allowed to cycle (the light glowing on and
off) several times. This will help the cooking
surface to adjust to a more accurate cooking
temperature.
Note: The Multicooker Deep Fryer must only be
used with the Control Probe provided.
Saucepan cooking
At this point we stress that this vessel is not just
suitable for deep frying, but has many other
uses. Use the cooking vessel without the Deep
Fryer Basket as a rice and pasta boiler, for
simmering soups and large stews, preparing
spaghetti sauce and braising roasts.
Deep fry cooking
1. Place the deep fryer on a flat and stable
surface away from any heating source and
where it cannot be splashed with water.
2. Remove the lid. NEVER USE THE LID WHEN
DEEP FRYING.
3. Pour good quality vegetable, nut or seed oil
into the vessel until it reaches between the
‘MIN’ and ‘MAX’ marks indicated on the
inside of the non-stick vessel. (approx 2lt)
Note: Do not mix different types of oil.
4. Insert the plug into a 230-240 volt power
outlet and turn the power on by using the
on/off switch.
5. Heat the oil to the cooking temperature as
recommended by the recipe. Rotate the dial
on the temperature control probe to the
temperature that you wish to cook the food.
6. Using the frying basket supplied, pull the
handle backwards until it locks into position.
7. Place your food inside the basket, and gently
lower the basket into the oil.
8. Cook your food for recommended time as
per the recipe, or as desired.
9. When the food is cooked, (ensuring that the
handle is locked in position) gently lift the
basket directly out of the cooking vessel.
Tilt the basket so that the draining lever
rests securely on the inside rim of the
cooking vessel. (see diagram below)
10. Remove hot food with tongs and drain on
absorbent paper.
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Using your cookware.
1. Always use the best quality oil possible. We
recommend corn, nut, seed or vegetable oils.
Never use butter, margarine or olive oils.
2. Avoid mixing oils of different qualities or
types.
3. Change the oil when it becomes brown or
milky in colour.
4. Take into account the food to be cooked
before setting the frying temperature. As a
general guide precooked food will need a
higher temperature than raw food, and the
larger the individual items the lower the
temperature should be.
5. Large pieces of food should not be deep
fried, as they take to long to cook thus
absorbing too much oil.
6. Fry small amounts at a time, adding too
much at a time will decrease the oils
temperature and increase the chance that
food will stick together.
7. Make sure that food is dry before frying, wet
food will splatter.
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Hints for perfect frying.
Control Probe.
If cleaning is necessary, wipe over with a damp
cloth.
Note: The Control Probe must be removed
before the frypan is cleaned and the Control
Probe inlet must be dried before the
Multicooker Deep Fryer is used again.
NEVER IMMERSE THE CONTROL PROBE IN
WATER OR OTHER LIQUID.
Storage: Store the Control Probe carefully. Do
not knock or drop it as this can damage the
probe. If damage is suspected, return the Control
Probe to your nearest Sunbeam Appointed
Service Centre for inspection Refer to the
separate warranty and service centre booklet.
WARNING: Always wait for the fryer vessel and
hot oil to cool down before emptying the vessel.
Drain off any oil, water or other liquid from the
vessel and remove any food particles.
NEVER PUT COLD WATER INTO
A HOT DEEP-FRYER
Allow the vessel to cool, add tepid water and let
stand, if necessary, to soak and soften stubborn
food particles.
Washing the inside of the vessel
1. When cooled, remove any excess
food particles.
2. When cooled, wash thoroughly in hot soapy
water. NOTE: Your cooking vessel is fully
immersible in water and is also dishwasher safe.
3. Rinse out in hot or boiling water to remove
unseen fat particles.
Washing the outside of the vessel
Wash grease and oil off the outside of the vessel
with hot soapy water.
Cleaning the basket
1. Remove excess food particles from the
Deep Fry Basket.
2. Place in hot, soapy water in a sink. Steel wool
or a mild abrasive may be used to remove
stubborn food particles.
3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4. Alternately, place the basket in a dishwasher.
Cleaning the lid
Wash the lid in hot, soapy water. Alternately,
place the lid in a dishwasher.
Care and Cleaning.
Cooking on a non-stick surface minimises the
need for oil, food does not stick and cleaning is
easier.
To ensure you get the best results from your
non-stick cooking surfaces, follow these simple
instructions:
Before the first use: “Season” the cooking
surface by applying a thin coat of cooking oil
and rub in with paper towelling. This will also be
necessary after cleaning in a dishwasher.
Avoid using high settings (8-10), as any food
which may burn on the non-stick surface may
cause it to discolour.
Any discolouration that may occur will only
detract from the appearance of the frypan and
will not affect the cooking performance.
To clean interior and exterior surface:
Wash in hot soapy water. Remove stubborn spots
with a plastic washing pad or sponge.
Do not use steel wool or coarse scouring pads.
These will damage the non-stick cooking surface.
Wash as directed, and re-season the Multicooker
Deep Fryer before using again.
Dishwasher-safe. Your Multicooker Deep Fryer is
completely dishwasher-safe. The heating
element is totally sealed so it is safe to fully
immerse in water.
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High Grade Non-Stick cooking surfaces.
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