Sunbeam HP3510 User Manual

Slow Cooker 3.5L

Instruction/Recipe Booklet

HP3510

Please read these instructions carefully
and retain for future reference.

Contents

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 1

Features of your Slow Cooker 3.5L 2

An Introduction to Slow Cooking 4

Using your Slow Cooker 4

Tips for Slow Cooking 5

Care and Cleaning 6

Recipes 7

Important instructions – retain for
future use.

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR

SUNBEAM SLOW COOKER.

• Do not operate the slow cooker on an inclined
surface.

• Do not move or cover the slow cooker while in
operation.

• Do not immerse the base of the slow cooker in
water or any other liquid.

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.

• This appliance is not intended for use by young
children or infirm persons unless they have
been adequately supervised by a responsible
adult to ensure that they can use the appliance
safely.

• Never leave an appliance unattended while
in use.

• Use your slow cooker well away from walls and
curtains.

• Do not use your slow cooker in confined
spaces.

• Do not touch any metal surface of the slow
cooker whilst in use as it will be hot.

• 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.

If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance,

please visit www.sunbeam.com.au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line.

Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.

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Features of your Slow Cooker

Quality glass lid

Fits neatly onto the crock insert to retain heat
and moisture for best results. The transparent
glass allows you to view the
food during cooking without lifting the lid,
preventing the heat from escaping.

Removable crock insert

The durable crock insert is removable to
allow for convenient serving at the table,
storing of leftovers and easy cleaning. The
crock insert is also dishwasher-safe for added
convenience.

Temperature control dial

Allows you to select the desired temperature
for each recipe. LOW for simmering and slow
cooking, HIGH for faster cooking and KEEP
WARM to keep your food warm until serving.

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Power ON light

Indicates that the slow cooker is turned on
and heating.

Cool touch handles and lid knob

Allows you to lift and carry the slow cooker to
the table for serving when hot.

Large 3.5 litre capacity

For cooking family-sized meals.

Wrap-around element

The element surrounds the crock insert to
ensure even cooking. It prevents food from
sticking to the bottom of the crock insert and
eliminates the need to stir your food.

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An Introduction to Slow Cooking

Slow cooking is one of the best ways of
preparing foods to ensure that the flavour and
tenderness is retained. Your new slow cooker
is easy to use and is extremely versatile. You
can cook soups, stews, casseroles, roasts,
bake desserts and even steam puddings.

Slow cooking is also economical, as your
new slow cooker uses very little power.
Once the slow cooker reaches the selected
temperature, the food cooks using the heat
retained in the crock insert.

Your slow cooker is ideal for cooking
tougher cuts of meat as the slow, moist heat
tenderises it and enhances the flavours.

Your slow cooker is also very safe for keeping
foods heated, as it operates at temperatures
high enough to prevent the growth of harmful
bacteria.

Using your Slow Cooker

1. Before using your Sunbeam slow cooker
for the first time, remove the crock insert
and lid and wash them in warm soapy
water. Dry thoroughly and replace.

2. Place the slow cooker on a flat level
surface.

3. Prepare the food to be cooked and place
inside the slow cooker. Replace the lid.

Note: Do not place very cold or frozen

food in the crock insert if it has been pre­heated.

Important: The crock insert should not

be placed under hot water if it has been
taken directly from the freezer.

4. Insert the plug into a 230-240V power
outlet and turn the power ON.

5. Select the desired setting on the
temperature control dial: LOW, HIGH,
or KEEP WARM. The power on light will
illuminate to indicate that the appliance is
switched on.

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Tips for Slow Cooking

• All of the recipes contained in this book
have recommended temperature settings.
Most recipes can be cooked on the LOW
setting, however when using the HIGH
setting cooking times can often be halved.

• Cut meat and vegetables into standard size
pieces for even cooking.

• When cooking with vegetables, place them
in the crock insert first, and then place the
meat on top.

• Always ensure that food or liquid comes to
at least half way up the wall of the crock
insert, as the element is located on the
sides of the slow cooker.

• When roasting whole pieces of lamb, beef
or chicken, it is not necessary to add
liquid. Pot roasts and corned meats should
be barely covered with liquid.

• Do not use oven bags when roasting lamb,
beef or chicken.

• When preparing meat for casseroles, lightly
coat the pieces in flour and brown before
adding to the slow cooker. This helps to
seal in the juices and flavours and keeps
the meat tender.

• Frozen casseroles can be placed in the
cold slow cooker and heated for 5-8 hours,
depending on the quantity. Do not place
frozen food into a heated slow cooker.

• If a recipe results in too much liquid,
turn the slow cooker to the HIGH setting,
remove the lid and cook until sufficient
liquid has evaporated.

• To thicken a casserole, set the slow
cooker to the HIGH setting and stir
through a thickening agent such as
cornflour combined with a little water.
Allow to simmer until thickened, stirring
occasionally.

• Stirring is rarely necessary, as the element
wraps around the sides of the slow cooker,
preventing the food from sticking to the
base.

• Leave the lid on the slow cooker during
cooking to maintain heat and moisture.

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Care and Cleaning

Wash the crock insert and lid in hot soapy
water. To remove food that is cooked onto
the bottom, soak the crock insert in warm
water before cleaning and scrub lightly with
a plastic or nylon brush. Rinse well and dry.
The crock insert is also dishwasher-safe for
added convenience.

Note: Do not place the hot crock insert under
cold water.

Wipe the exterior of the slow cooker with a
damp cloth and polish dry. DO NOT use harsh
abrasives, scourers or chemicals to clean any
part of your slow cooker as these will damage
the surfaces.

CAUTION: Do not immerse the base of the
slow cooker in water or any other liquid.

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