Sunbeam HP3520 User Manual

Slow Cooker 3.5L

Instruction/Recipe Booklet

HP3520

Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.

Contents

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 1

Features of your Slow Cooker 3.5L

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 surface.

• Do not move or cover the slow cooker operation.

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

Sunbeam is 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 by children or infirm persons.

• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

on an inclined

while in

• Use your slow cooker curtains.

• Do not use your slow cooker spaces.

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

• Never leave an appliance unattended while in use.

• 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.

• Do not operate any electrical appliance with a damaged cord or after the appliance has been 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.

• Appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.

well away from walls and

in confined

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.

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

Removable cord

For serving at the table and easy storage.

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 safely keep your food warm until serving.

Power ON light

Indicates that the slow cooker and heating.

is turned on

Cool touch handles and lid knob

Allows you to lift and carry the slow cooker

the table for serving when hot.

3.5 litre capacity

Suitable for a smaller sized family.

Brushed stainless steel housing

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.

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 temperature, the food cooks using the heat retained in the crock insert.

reaches the selected

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

Your slow cooker 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. Rinse and dry thoroughly and replace.

2. Place the slow cooker 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 as this may cause the crock insert to crack.

Important: The crock insert should not

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

on a flat level

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.

Note: Do not place the crock insert under cold water if it is still hot.

Note: The crock insert is oven safe so you can reheat your precooked dishes in an oven preheated to no more than 160ºC.

Important: Food should not be cooked on the KEEP WARM setting as this will not get hot enough to cook. This setting should only be used to keep hot, cooked food warm for serving.

is ideal for cooking

is also very safe for keeping

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.

• Food will be brought to a simmer on all settings. The setting determines the time needed to reach a simmer.

• 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 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 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 cooking to maintain heat and moisture.

• Reduce cooking times when the slow cooker is not completely full to achieve a better cooking result as the slow cooker heats up faster when not filled up to the rim.

and heated for 5-8 hours,

to the HIGH setting,

during

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 damp cloth and polish dry. abrasives, scourers or chemicals to clean any part of your slow cooker the surfaces.

CAUTION: Do not immerse the base of the slow cooker

in water or any other liquid.

DO NOT use harsh

as these will damage

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