Sunbeam MX8800 User Manual

Please read these instructions carefully
and retain for future reference.

Mixmaster Professional

Twin-motor benchtop mixer

Instruction Booklet

MX8800

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 1
Features of your Mixmaster Professional 2
Using your Mixmaster Professional 4
Role of the Twin-Motor

3-Way Beating Action 7
Mixing Guide 8
Oven Temperature Guide 9
Care and Cleaning of your Mixmaster

Professional 10
Lets Talk Ingredients 11
Cookery Tips for Best Results 13
Helpful Hints for a Successful Dough 14
Helpful Hints for Better Cake Making 16
Recipes 18

Contents

Important instructions – retain for
future use.

1

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.

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.

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR
SUNBEAM MIXMASTER.

• Never eject beaters, dough hooks or whisks
when the appliance is in operation.

• Ensure fingers are kept well away from moving
beaters, whisks and dough hooks.

• Ensure that the bowl is secured and locked
onto the base of the Mixmaster before
commencing mixing.

• Do not unlock or remove the mixing bowl from
the base of the Mixmaster whilst mixer is in use.

• Should you be using a spatula during mixing,
ensure that the spatula is kept well away from
moving beaters, whisks and dough hooks.

• Never tilt back the head of the Mixmaster
whilst the appliance is in operation.

• When using extremely heavy loads the
appliance should not be operated for more
than 1 minute. This does not apply to the
recipes detailed in this booklet.

Attachment eject button

The eject button, located on the top of the
handle releases the beaters, dough hooks or
whisks for easy cleaning.

Twin-motor 3-way beating action

Patent pending twin-motor design enables one
motor to drive the beaters, each turning in
opposite directions. The second motor drives the
bowl, thus combined, this new technology results
in a more powerful and thorough mixing result.

Variable bowl speed

The bowl speed increases and decreases
automatically as the beater speed is increased
and decreased.

Off-centre head & beaters

The head of the Mixmaster and beaters are
positioned off-centre to the bowl to make it
easier to add ingredients during mixing.

Tilt back locking head

The head of the Mixmaster tilts back and locks
securely into position to allow easy removal of
mixing bowls and attachments.

Bowl selector

Simply slide the bowl selector lever to the left
when using the small bowl and to the right when
using the large bowl.

2

Features of your Sunbeam
Mixmaster Professional

3

Stainless steel wire whisks

For whisking cream, egg whites, light batters and
packet cake mixes.

Stainless steel 'V-groove' beaters

Heavy duty 'V-groove' beaters for creaming butter
and sugar, plus mixing heavy cake mixes.

Stainless steel dough hooks

Heavy duty dough hooks take the hard work out
of kneading dough and other heavy mixtures.

12 electronic speeds

The combination of 12 electronic speeds and a
powerful torque control motor ensures superior
mixing control and maintains speed regardless of
the mixing load.

Stainless steel mixing bowls

4.4 and 2.1 litre mixing bowls are ideal for
mixing large or small quantities of ingredients.

Die-cast metal body

The heavy duty die-cast metal body combined
with non-slip rubber feet keep the Mixmaster
stable during operation.

Before using your Mixmaster Professional

Before assembling your Mixmaster, be sure
the power cord is unplugged from the power
outlet and the speed control dial is in the
'Off' position.

1. Press the 'tilt' button, located at the top of
the neck of the Mixmaster Professional.
While the button is depressed, hold the
handle (1) and ease the head of the
Mixmaster back. The Mixmaster head will
lock into this tilt position (2).

2.Select the desired attachments depending
on the mixing task to be performed;

- Beaters for creaming butter and sugar,

plus mixing heavy cake mixes.

- Whisks for whisking cream, egg whites,

light batters and packet cake mixes.

- Dough hooks for kneading dough and

other heavy mixtures.

3.Insert selected attachment;

Beaters – select the two beaters.
Take the beater that has a pointier,
curved bottom and has a red
coloured band around the top of the beater
– illustrated as beater (A). Insert beater (A)
into the left hole on the underside of the
mixer head, the hole is identified by a red
dot beside it (3).

Take the beater with the angular/flat
bottom, illustrated as beater (B) and insert
into the remaining hole.

Note: Be sure both beaters click firmly in
place, you may need to twist the beater
slightly to engage it in position prior to
pushing it in place.

Whisks – select the two whisks.
Take the whisk that has a curved
bottom and has a red coloured
band around the top of the whisk –
illustrated as whisk (A). Insert
whisk (A) into the left hole on the
underside of the mixer head, the hole is
identified by a red dot beside it (4).

Take the whisk with the angular/flat
bottom, illustrated as whisk (B) and insert
into the remaining hole.

Note: Be sure both whisks click firmly in
place, you may need to twist the whisk
slightly to engage it in position prior to
pushing it in place.

4

Using your Sunbeam Mixmaster
Professional

Dough hooks – select the two dough
hooks. Take the dough hook that is
hooked at the bottom and has a red
coloured band around the top of the
dough hook – illustrated as dough
hook (A). Insert dough hook (A) into the
left hole on the underside of the mixer
head, the hole is identified by a red dot
beside it (5).

Take the dough hook that is straight at the
bottom, illustrated as dough hook (B) and
insert into the remaining hole.

Note: Be sure both dough hooks click
firmly in place, you may need to twist the
dough hook slightly to engage it in position
prior to pushing it in place.

Important: These attachments have been
designed with a safety feature so that they
cannot be put in, in the incorrect way.

4.Depending on the amount of ingredients
required for mixing, select bowl size. If you
have selected the large 4.4 litre bowl, slide
the bowl selector to the far right (6a). If
you have selected the smaller 2.1 litre
bowl, slide the bowl selector to the far left
(6b).

5.Once you have selected the bowl you wish
to use, place it on the rotating base.
Gently rotate the bowl in an anti-clockwise
direction until it drops into position or
is sitting flat (a). Then rotate the bowl
clockwise to lock it into position (b).
The bowl should feel firm with no
movement (7).

Using your Sunbeam Mixmaster Professional continued

(4)

(5)

(6a)

(6b)

AB

5

(7)

(a)

(b)

A

B

A

B

6.Lower the head with the selected
attachments (either, beaters, whisks or
dough hooks) in place, into the mixing
bowl. To do this press the 'tilt' button.
While the button is depressed hold the
handle (8) and ease the head of the
Mixmaster down (9). A 'click' sound will
indicate when the mixer head has locked
into position.

Using your Mixmaster Professional

1. With the speed control dial in the 'Off'
position, plug the power cord into a
230/240 Volt AC power outlet.

2. The speed control dial turns the
Mixmaster 'On' and 'Off', controling the
beater speeds and also the bowl rotation
speed. Turn the speed control dial to the
right or upwards to commence mixing (10).

Clearly marked instructions for correct
mixing speeds for each type of mixture are
shown in the 'Mixing Guide' on page 8.

Tip: Start mixing at slow speeds and increase
speed gradually to prevent ingredients
splashing out of the mixing bowl.

When adding dry ingredients, particularly
flour, lower the speed temporarily until
ingredients are combined.

Tip: When kneading yeast dough's, use
speed 1-5 to achieve best results. For more
specific instructions for the use of the
dough hooks see 'Helpful Hints for a
Successful Dough' on page 14 of this book.

3.When mixing is complete, turn the speed
control dial to the left or downwards, until
you have reached the 'Off' position (11)
and unplug the cord from the power outlet.

6

Using your Sunbeam Mixmaster Professional continued

(10)

7

Using your Sunbeam Mixmaster Professional continued

Sunbeam launched its 3-way beating action
in the late 1920s which revolutionised
mixing at the turn of a dial. The 3-way
beating action is determined by each of the
two beaters turning against each other, plus
then the bowl also rotating.

Our latest innovation of this historic 3-way
beating action has been the introduction of
an additional motor into the design. One
motor is located in the head of the
Mixmaster. This drives the individual beaters,
turning each in opposite directions.

The second motor is located in the base of
the neck of the Mixmaster and drives the
turntable, in turn rotating the bowl against
the direction of the outside beater. The speed
of the bowl rotation is automatically
determined depending on the mixing speed
selected.

Therefore as the mixing speed increases so
does the speed of the bowl, and as the
mixing speed is decreased, the bowl speed
also slows.

These actions combine to ensure a more
powerful and thorough mixing result.

This twin-motor design is patent pending.

Role of the Twin-Motor 3-Way
Beating Action

4.Hold down the 'tilt' button and ease the
head of the Mixmaster back until the mixer
head is locked into the tilt back position
(see diagrams 1 and 2 on page 4).

5.To remove the particular attachments
(either beaters, whisks or dough hooks)
place fingers loosely around the
attachments and press the eject button
located at the front of the handle (12).

Please keep in mind that the various mixing
tasks and related speeds, listed in the table
below, may vary slightly from recipe to
recipe.

Please refer to it regularly as you develop
your understanding of how different
ingredients interact when mixing.

NOTES:

For most recipes, it is better to begin your
mixing on a slower speed until the
ingredients begin combining, then move to
the appropriate speed range for the particular
task.
Generally there is no one set speed for an
entire recipe. You will need to change the
speed of the Mixmaster depending on what
stage of the recipe you are working on. This
is communicated in the recipe section.

When mixing larger quantities you may need
to increase the Mixmaster speed due to the
amount of mixing required and the larger
load on the machine.
When building up a recipe that requires the
addition of dry ingredients, such as flour,
slow the speed down whilst these ingredients
are being added to avoid a snow storm effect.
Once the extra ingredients begin combining
then slowly increase to the appropriate speed
for the particular mixing task.

8

Mixing Guide

SPEED SETTING RANGE MIXING TASK

LOW FOLDING & KNEADING
1-3 Folding

Kneading – doughs (pastry, bread, scones)

MEDIUM LIGHT MIXING
4-6 Kneading - heavy doughs (large quantities)

Beating – packet mixes
Beating – creaming sugar and butter

HIGH CREAMING & BEATING
7-9 Whisking – light batters

Beating – cake mixes/heavy batters/icings

VERY HIGH WHIPPING & AERATING
10-12 Whisking – egg whites/cream

9

Oven Temperature Guide

For your information, the following temperature settings are included as a guide. These
settings may need to be adjusted to suit the individual range.

Thermostat Settings

Description of Oven Temperatures Electric Gas

°F °C °F °C

Cool 200 110 200 100
Very Slow 250 120 250 120
Slow 300 150 300 150
Moderately Slow 350 170 325 160
Moderate 400 200 350 180
Moderately Hot 425 220 375 190
Hot 450 230 400 200
Very Hot 475 250 450 230

Note: If using fan forced ovens be sure to turn the temperature down by 20-30°C.

Also check recipes at the back of this book.

10

Before cleaning your Sunbeam Mixmaster,
ensure that the power is turned 'Off' at the
power outlet, then remove the plug.

Wipe over the outside area of the Mixmaster
including the head and base, with a
dampened cloth and polish with a soft dry
cloth.

Wipe any excess food particles from the
power cord.

Wash the mixing bowls, beaters, whisks and
dough hooks in warm soapy water and wipe
dry - use a brush if necessary to remove any
sticky food particles. The stainless steel
mixing bowls, beaters, whisks and dough
hooks may be washed in the dishwasher.

The turntable can be removed for thorough
cleaning. This should be done occasionally to
keep your Mixmaster clean.

Maintenance Service

Your Sunbeam Mixmaster should be regularly
checked. After approximately four years of
domestic use, the grease in the gear
compartment should be examined. We
suggest at that time you send the Mixmaster
to your nearest Sunbeam Appliance Service
Centre to ensure efficient, correct servicing.

Storage

Keep your Sunbeam Mixmaster in a
convenient position on your kitchen bench
ready for use at all times. Place the beaters,
whisks and dough hooks in the mixing bowl
as storage of these attachments in a drawer
with other kitchen equipment may cause
damage.

Note: Never wind the power cord around the
Mixmaster after use as the warmth from the
motor may cause damage to the power cord.

Care and Cleaning