Sunbeam HP003D User Manual

Slow Cooker

INSTRUCTION/RECIPE BOOKLET.

HP003D

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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.

• Ensure your Slow Cooker is used at least
500mm (half a metre) away from a gas flame
or electric element.

• Do not cover the Slow Cooker when in use.

• Do not block or cover air vent holes on the
base of the Slow Cooker.

• Do not immerse the base of the Slow Cooker
in water or other liquid.

• Use you Slow Cooker well away from walls.

• Do not use in confined spaces.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR SLOW COOKER.

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.

Slow cooking is the secret to flavoursome foods
and tender moist meats cooked to perfection.
The Slow Cooker is designed to do just that.
Meals are cooked over a long period of time,
about 6-10 hours. Ideally food can be placed in
the Slow Cooker in the morning and left all day,
arriving home to a delicious hot dinner!

It’s easy with the Sunbeam Slow Cooker. Take
the time to read through this book, and you will
soon discover how easy it is to prepare delicious
meals and how to get the most from your
Sunbeam Slow Cooker.

It’s versatile.

The Slow Cooker will cook soups, stews,
casseroles, roasts, bake cakes and steam
puddings.

It’s economical.

The Slow Cooker uses little power, especially on
the Low setting. Once the Slow Cooker reaches
temperature, the food also cooks on retained
heat. The Slow Cooker is ideal for cooking
cheaper cuts of meat, as the slow, moist cooking
tenderises the meat and develops the flavour of
foods.

No fuss cooking.

The internal heating element evenly cooks food
without the need to stir. Food also cooks slowly
so you can leave it to attend to other things.

Keep in mind that food does not overcook in the
Slow Cooker, so a few additional hours of
cooking will not burn foods.

It’s easy to clean.

The Crock-Insert is removable and
dishwasher safe.

It’s safe for cooking.

Slow cooking is a safe way to cook foods
because the Low and High settings reach
temperatures high enough to prevent bacterial
growth.

Guaranteed reliability.

Your new Sunbeam Slow Cooker will give you
years of reliable service, backed by Sunbeam’s 12
month Replacement Guarantee.

If you have any questions about your Sunbeam
frypan 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

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Introduction to your Sunbeam Slow Cooker.

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Features of your Sunbeam Slow Cooker.

Removable Crock-Insert.

The stylish Temuka Crock-Insert is removable for
serving food at the table, storing leftovers in the
fridge and for ease of cleaning.

Transparent Lid.

This fits neatly onto the Crock-Insert, retaining
moisture and heat within the Slow Cooker. It
allows food to be visible during cooking. Made
from durable polycarbonate.

Illuminating Control Switch.

This indicates that the power is ON and the Slow
Cooker is operating.

Internal Heating Element.

The internal heating element heats the food
evenly. It eliminates food sticking to the base
and the need to stir. It is not visible at it is
positioned behind the aluminium liner.

Side Handles.

The handles allow the Slow Cooker to be easily
lifted and carried when filled to maximum
capacity.

Note: Glass lids are available as an optional
extra from your nearest Sunbeam Service
Centre.

Transparent
Polycarbonate Lid

Removable
Crock-Insert

Illuminating
Control Switch
(Low and High)

Side Handles

Before first use.

Before using your Sunbeam Slow Cooker for the
first time, remove the Crock-Insert and lid. Wash
both in warm soapy water using a mild
household detergent, rinse and dry thoroughly.

1. Prepare the food and place in the Crock­Insert. Place the Crock-Insert into the Slow
Cooker and cover with lid.

2. Insert the power plug into a 230/240 Volt
power outlet and turn the power ON.

3. Select temperature setting by depressing the
switch to either Low or High.

The Illumination of the switch will show that the
power is ON.

Note: Depressing the switch to the left indicates
that you have selected the low heat setting.
Depressing the switch to the right indicates that
you have selected the high heat setting.

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Using your Sunbeam Slow Cooker.

Sunbeam is a registered trademark. Slow Cooker is a
trademark of the Sunbeam Corporation. Made in New
Zealand. Due to minor changes in design or otherwise,
the product may differ from the one shown in this leaflet.
Approved by the appropriate Electrical Regulatory
Authorities. Backed by Sunbeam‘s 12 Month
Replacement Guarantee and National Service Network.

© Copyright. SUNBEAM CORPORATION LIMITED 2002.
(INCORPORATED IN N.S.W.) A.C.N. 000 006 771

For more information or advice on this or any other
Sunbeam appliance, visit

www.sunbeam.com.au

or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line.
Australia 1800 025 059

New Zealand [phone].

Low heat setting.

The Low heat setting provides controlled heat
for gentle slow cooking of food.

This setting is ideally used if you would like
meals to be ready after an extended period of
time.

High heat setting.

One hour on high is equivalent to about 2

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hours on low.
When baking, cooking dried beans or pulses and

soups, the high setting must be used. Cooking
times can be adapted as a recipe can be started
on High for the first 2 hours and then turned to
Low for the remainder of the time.

Timing.

All recipes indicate whether to use the Low or
High settings, with a suggested variation in
cooking times.

On the Low setting, timing is not critical, making
it almost impossible to overcook food in the
Slow Cooker.

A couple of extra hours will not ruin the food
because of the slow cooking process.

Lifting the lid.

The temperatures in the Slow Cooker build up
slowly, therefore avoid lifting the lid whilst
cooking.

Constant removal of the lid will result in a loss of
heat and moisture extending cooking time.

Note: Each time the lid is lifted, extend cooking
time by 30 minutes.

Stirring.

Stirring food is seldom necessary. The internal
heating element will heat the food evenly and
prevent food from sticking to the base.

Pre-heating.

It is essential to pre-heat the Slow Cooker for at
least 20 minutes when baking. You may also
pre-heat the Slow Cooker while preparing
ingredients for cooking.

Important: DO NOT PLACE FROZEN FOOD INTO
A HEATED SLOW COOKER - as this may damage
the Crock-Insert.

Pre-browning.

To seal in flavours and juices, it is recommended
to pre-brown meats and poultry in a frypan
before placing in the Slow Cooker.

Fat cuts of meat and mince should be pre­browned and drained thoroughly to remove any
excess fat.

Roasting.

Roasting in a Slow Cooker is the process
whereby meat cooks slowly in the moist heat of
a closed casserole.

Cheaper cuts of meat are especially suitable for
roasting as the slow cooking process breaks
down the tough muscle in meats. If you want to
keep meat out of the juice and allow for fat
drainage when roasting, place the meat on a
wire rack.

When roasting whole pieces of lamb, beef or
chicken, liquid is not required.

Pot roasts, corned meats etc. need to be barely
covered with liquid.

Oven bags can be used when roasting lamb,
beef and chicken.

Liquid.

The lid will stop steam from escaping, so it is
normal for at least one cup of liquid to form in
the Slow Cooker.

In most recipes additional liquid is not needed,
however an extra cup of liquid may be added if
desired.

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A guide to slow cooking.

Beans and pulses.

Soak dried beans and pulses overnight. Place in
the Slow Cooker and cover with double their
volume of water.

Cover and cook on High for 5-6 hours or until
tender.

Casseroles.

When preparing meat casseroles, best results are
achieved when the meat is lightly coated in flour
and browned in a frypan before adding to the
Slow Cooker. This helps seal in juices, giving a
more flavoursome, tender result.

To thicken a casserole, simply set the slow cooker
to high and stir through a thickening agent such
as cornflour with water. Replace lid and allow to
simmer until thickened.

Note: Remember to increase cooking time by
30 minutes each time the lid is lifted.

Vegetables.

Cut vegetables into small even size pieces for
even cooking results.

Root vegetables such as potatoes should be
cooked on High.

Frozen vegetables should be thawed before
adding to a casserole.

When cooking meat and vegetables together,
place vegetables on the bottom and sides of
Slow Cooker, and place the meat on top. This
will encourage even cooking of both.

Baking.

The High setting must be used when baking
cakes. The Slow Cooker should be pre-heated
with Crock-insert and lid in place for at least 20
minutes.

Cake tins should be covered with foil to prevent
steam droplets from falling on top of the cake.
Place the tin on top of a wire rack that has been
positioned in the Slow Cooker. Do not lift the lid
until the cooking time has nearly elapsed. Insert
a skewer in the centre of the cake to test
doneness.

Adapting favourite recipes.

Old favourite recipes can be adapted to slow
cooking. Reduce liquid to half the amount and
cook for the following times recommended
below.

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A guide to slow cooking (Cont).

If recipe says: Cook in Slow Cooker:

15 to 30 minutes 11/2- 21/2hours on HIGH

4 - 8 hours on LOW

35 to 40 minutes 2 - 4 hours on HIGH

6 - 10 hours on LOW

50 minutes to 2 hours 4 - 6 hours on HIGH

8 - 12 hours on LOW

Note: The times given above are and estimate. Times may vary depending on some

ingredients and amounts in recipes.