Sunbeam FP6000, SK6000 User Guide

DURACERAMIC™ ELECTRIC
FRYWARE RANGE

User Guide

This user guide covers the use and care
of the following Sunbeam Electric Fryware:

FP6000 DURACERAMIC BANQUET FRYPAN
SK6000 DURACERAMIC SKILLET

Contents

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 1

Features of your Sunbeam Fryware

DuraCeramic™ Banquet Frypan - FP6000 2

DuraCeramic™ Skillet - SK6000 4

Temperature setting guide 6

Using your Sunbeam Fryware 7

Cooking with your Sunbeam Fryware 8

Care and Cleaning 10

Frypan Recipes 11

Skillet Recipes 18

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR
SUNBEAM FRYPAN.

• Use your frypan at least 200mm away from
walls and curtains.

• Do not immerse the control probe in water.

• If using a plastic spatula do not leave in
cooking vessel when hot.

• The frypan must only be used with the control
probe provided.

• Avoid using on metal surfaces e.g. sink,
hotplate.

• Remove the control probe before cleaning the
frypan.

• After cleaning the frypan ensure that the
control probe Inlet area is completely dry
before using again.

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.

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.

• 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.

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HeadingFeatures of your Sunbeam
DuraCeramic™ Banquet Frypan ­FP6000

Steam Vent

Fixed steam vent controls the moisture level
during cooking.

DuraCeramic™ cooking surface

Unique DuraCeramic™ coating cooks food
faster with higher scratch resistance and 4X
more durable than non-stick coatings. Superior
food release ensures fast and easy clean-up.

Cool touch handles and lid knob

For safer cooking and carrying of the frypan

Control probe inlet

Tilt & baste lever

When the lever is in the lowered position the
cooking pan is tilted, forcing juices to collect
at one end of the pan. Both hands are then
free for basting.

Dishwasher safe

The pan, base and lid are dishwasher safe
and fully immersible.

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Trigger release control probe

The probe is thermostatically controlled
and incorporates an indicator light that
switches off automatically when the
selected temperature has been reached,
it then cycles on and off to indicate that
the temperature is being maintained.

Glass lid

The clear glass lid allows you to monitor
the cooking process without lifting the
lid and allowing the heat to escape,
ensuring the selected temperature is
maintained.

Extra large cooking vessel

The large rectangular frypan (38cm (15")
x 29.5cm (11.5")) is 78mm deep, ideal
for cooking 2 chickens, roasts, family
size meals or liquid based dishes.

Cast-in rectangle element

The powerful 2400 watt rectangle
element is completely cast into the
heavy duty base providing superior heat
distribution, faster heating and a longer
element life.

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Features of your Sunbeam
DuraCeramic™ Skillet - SK6000

Integrated knob & adjustable steam vent

Allows you to accurately control moisture
levels during cooking.

Cool touch handle and lid knob

For safer cooking and carrying of your skillet.

Control probe inlet

Cast-in element

The 1200 watt element is completely cast
into the heavy duty base providing
superior heat distribution, faster heating and
a longer element life.

Dishwasher safe

The pan and base are dishwasher safe and
fully immersible making cleaning a breeze.

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Trigger release control probe

The probe is thermostatically controlled
and incorporates an indicator light that
switches off automatically when the
selected temperature has been reached,
it then cycles on and off to indicate that
the temperature is being maintained.

High domed metal lid

Turns your skillet into a compact oven.
Ideal for small roasts, chicken or
steaming.

25cm (10") electric skillet

DuraCeramic™ cooking surface

Unique DuraCeramic™ coating cooks
food faster with higher scratch resistance
and 4X more durable than non-stick
coatings. Superior food release ensures
fast and easy clean-up.

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Temperature setting guide

Trigger Release Control Probe

The probe is thermostatically controlled
and incorporates an indicator light which
switches off automatically when the
temperature selected has been reached
and then cycles on and off to indicate
that the selected temperature is being
maintained. The trigger release makes
removal of the probe easy.

The settings on the dial represent the following temperatures approximately.
Pre-heat your frypan on MAX setting then change to your desired setting.

DIAL

SETTING

CELCIUS
(approx)

USES TEMPERATURE

MIN 50°C - 70°C Keeping food warm LOW

MIN/MED 80°C - 105°C Simmering, slow cooking

MED 120°C - 140°C Pan frying MEDIUM

MED/MAX 150°C - 175°C Shallow frying, roasting

MAX 190°C - 210°C Searing and sealing HIGH

Note: The temperature settings are a guide only and may require adjustment to suit various
foods and individual tastes. When the dial is set to a MIN setting, it is quite normal for
food to stop and start bubbling, as the thermostat maintains the selected temperature.

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