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    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.
    1
      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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    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.
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    Features of your Slow Cooker 5.5L 
    - HP5500 
    						
    							
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    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
    
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    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 pre-
    heated.
      Impor tant
    : 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
    6 
    						
    							
    •  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.
    •  Cut meat and vegetables into standard size  pieces for even cooking.
    •  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 when roasting lamb,  beef or chicken.
    •  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.
    Tips for Slow Cooking
    7 
    						
    							
    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.
    CAUTION:  Do not immerse the base of the 
    slow cooker
      in water or any other liquid.
    Care and Cleaning
    8 
    						
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