Sunbeam HP4500, HP5500 User Manual
Slow Cooker
Instruction Booklet
This book covers the use and care of the following Sunbeam slow cookers:
HP5500 Slow Cooker - 5.5 litre slow cooker with crock insert
HP4500 Slow Cooker - 4.5 litre slow cooker with crock insert
Please read these instructions carefully
and retain for future reference.
Product featured - HP
5500
Important instructions – retain for
future use.
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 1
Features of your Slow Cooker 5.5L - HP5500 2
Features of your Slow Cooker 4.5L - HP4500 4
An introduction to Slow Cooking 6
Using your Slow Cooker 6
Tips for Slow Cooking 7
Care and Cleaning 8
Recipes
Soups 9
Main Meals 11
Desserts 20
Contents
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
.
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.
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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.
2
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.
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
the AUTO setting which regulates cooking
temperatures from high heat to a lower heat
automatically.
2
Features of your Slow Cooker 5.5L
- HP5500
3
3
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 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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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.
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
the AUTO setting which regulates cooking
temperatures from high heat to a lower heat
automatically.
4
Features of your Slow Cooker 4.5L
- HP4500
5
5
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.
4.5 Litre Capacity
Suitable for a smaller sized family.
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.
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.
An Introduction to Slow Cooking
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
AUTO. The power on light will illuminate
to indicate that the appliance is
switched on.
Note
: During the AUTO setting, heating
temperatures will fluctuate from high heat
in the initial cooking stages, settling down
to a lower heat setting, automatically, for
the cooking duration.
Using your Slow Cooker
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