Sunbeam HP4520 Instruction Handbook

Slow Cooker

Instruction/Recipe Booklet

This book covers the use and care of the following Sunbeam slow cookers:
HP5520 Slow Cooker - 5.5 litre slow cooker with crock insert
HP4520 Slow Cooker - 4.5 litre slow cooker with crock insert

Please read these instructions carefully
and retain for future reference.

Product featured - HP5500

Contents

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 1
Features of your Slow Cooker 5.5L - HP5520 2
Features of your Slow Cooker 4.5L - HP4520 4
An introduction to Slow Cooking 6
Using your Slow Cooker 6
Tips for Slow Cooking 7
Care and Cleaning 8
Recipes 9

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.

• 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.

• Do not operate slow cooker when placed
directly onto a bench top. Place a heat proof
mat or chopping board underneath to protect
the surface.

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.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.

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

• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be
high when the appliance is operating.

• 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.

• This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications such as: staff
kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels,
motels and other residential type environments;
bed and breakfast type environments.

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 5.5L

- HP5520

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 dishwasher
safe for added convenience.

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.

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.

Removable cord

For serving at the table and easy storage.

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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 5.5 litre capacity

For cooking large family-sized meals.

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.

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Features of your Slow Cooker 4.5L

- HP4520

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 dishwasher
safe for added convenience.

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.

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.

Removable cord

For serving at the table and easy storage.

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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 4.5 litre capacity

For cooking medium to large family-sized
meals.

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.

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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. Rinse and 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.

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 very cold or frozen food in
the crock insert if it has been preheated as
this may cause the crock insert to crack.

Note: Transfer cooked food from the crock
insert into an airtight container before storing
in fridge or freezer.

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.

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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.

• Food will be brought to a simmer on all

settings. The setting determines the time
needed to reach a simmer.

• 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 in your slow cooker.

• 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.

• 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.

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