Sunbeam HP5590 - Electronic Slow Cooker 5.5L Manual

Sunbeam's Safety Precautions

• 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.

Features of your Electronic Slow Cooker 5.5L

Using your Electronic Slow Cooker

1. Before using your Sunbeam slow cooker Electronic 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.

Note: Do not place very cold or frozen food in the crock insert if it has been preheated.

4. Insert the plug into a 230-240V power outlet and turn the power ON.
5. Press the 'Standby button '. Three bars on the LED will be displayed and HI temperature setting is indicated with a red light.
6. Press the TEMP SELECT to select your desired cooking temperature of HI, LO or WARM setting.
7. Press the 'Timer button ' to set the desired amount of hours for cooking. HI and LO can be set for a maximum of 12 hours and KEEP WARM can be set for a maximum of 6 hours.

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

8. Once the temperature and time has been set press the 'START' button to commence cooking. The LED will start counting down.

Note: Cooking time can be increased or decreased during cooking by pressing the 'Timer button ' until the desired time is achieved.

Note: Cooking can be stopped at any time by pressing the 'Standby button '.

9. When the slow cooker has completed the desired cooking time the unit will switch to WARM and the LCD will start to count down from 6 hours. After 6 hours your slow cooker will switch off automatically.

The WARM setting should only be used for a maximum of 6 hours.

10. Press the 'Standby button ' button to turn your slow cooker off.

Tip: If at anytime you choose to switch back from the Warm setting before your selected cooking time had finished, the slow cooker remembers the amount of cooking time that was remaining.

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

• 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.

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 with a damp cloth and polish dry. DO NOT use harsh abrasives, scourers or chemicals to clean any part of your slow cooker as these will damage the surfaces.

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