Sunbeam Rice Perfect 5 Manual

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Ste\fming
For use \fith the Steamer Tray included \fith \bC2650 and \bC4750.
Steaming foods helps to retain the nutritional value and is a healthy \fay of cooking.
When steaming there must be enough \fater in the cooking pan. It is recommended to add 
180-360mls \fater (1-2 rice cups) to the cooking pan for steaming. The \fater must cover the 
base of the pan. Do not allo\f the pan to boil dry \fhile steaming. Boiling \fater can be added 
\fhilst steaming.
The lid must be kept on the basket \fhile steaming.
While the rice is cooking you can steam vegetables in the basket provided for the 8 cup and 
10 Cup \bice Cookers. You \fill need to look at the cooking times. You may have to remove 
vegetables before the rice is cooked. The juices from the vegetables \fill go into the rice. 
						

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\for best results:
1. Wash and clean vegetables before steaming. Trim stems and peel skins.
2.  Cut vegetables into even sized pieces. The smaller the piece the faster it \fill cook.
3.  Steam vegetables until just tender, this retains the flavour.
4.  Frozen vegetables should be defrosted before steaming.
Ste\fming Veget\fbles
Ve\betable Quantity Approximate cookin\b time
Asparagus, trimmed 2 bunches, trimmed 12-15 mins
Beans, \fhole 250g, trimmed 12-15 mins
Beetroot 1 bunch - medium 20-30 mins
Bok Choy 2 bunches, separated 8-10 mins
Broccoli 1 head, cut into florets 10-15 mins
Brussel Sprouts 350g, trimmed 15-20 mins
Cabbage ¼ cabbage, sliced 10-12 mins
Carrots 3 medium 15-20 mins
Cauliflo\fer 1 head, cut into florets 10-15 mins
Corn Whole cobs 20-25 mins
Peas 250g, shelled 10-12 mins
Sno\f peas 250g, trimmed 5-6 mins
Spinach (English) 1 bunch, trimmed 5 mins
Squash Baby, 350g 8-10 mins
Potatoes
Chats
\bed or \fhite 10 x 50g, halved
6 x 150g, Cut into quarters 25-35 mins
20-30 mins
Potato s\feet 500g, cut into pieces 20-30 mins
Pumpkin 350g, cut into pieces 20-30 mins
Zucchini 2 medium, sliced 6-8 mins
Frozen Vegetables
Must be defrosted first 10-15 mins 
						

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Ste\fming Fish \fnd Se\ffood
\for best results:
1. Place fish in a single layer in the steamer tray
2.  Seafood can be seasoned before steaming by using fresh herbs, spices, lemon slices and 
onions.
3.  It is best to add oils and liquids after steaming – or if using liquids \frap fish in baking 
paper.
4.  Fish is cooked \fhen it flakes easily \fith a fork.
     MINIMUM  APPROXIMATE   
    TYPE   QUANTITY  WATER COOKING  TIME  SUGGESTIONS
     (1 cup = 250ml) (minutes)
  Clams and pippies  500g   1  5-8  Steam until just open.
  FISH
  Fillet   500g  1  12  Before cooking brush
  Steak   500g – 2cm thick  1  12-18 lightly \fith oil & season.
  Mussels   500g in the shell  1  8-12  Steam until just open.
  Pra\fns (green)  500g medium in shell  1  12  Steam until just pink. 
						

							\for best results:
1. Select pieces of similar size and thickness for even cooking
2.  Place poultry in a single layer in the steamer tray.
3.  \bemove all fat and skin.
4.  For a more appealing look you can lightly bro\fn chicken in a frying pan before steaming.
5.  Steam poultry until \fell done.  Check by piercing the thickest part of the poultry.  If the 
juices run clear it is cooked through.
6.  Cooking times \fill vary depending on the size and thickness of the pieces.
     MINIMUM  APPROXIMATE   
    TYPE   QUANTITY  WATER COOKING  TIME  SUGGESTIONS
     (1 cup = 250ml)  (minutes)
  Breast fillet  500g  1
½ 12-14  Place the thickest part   
        to\fards the outside of the
        basket and season. 
  Pieces – bone in  500g (approx. 4)  1
½  15-25  Place the thickest part
        to\fards the outside of the
        basket and season.
Ste\fming Poultry
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							Notes 
						

							Notes 
						

							Should you experience any difficulties \fith 
your appliance, please phone our customer 
service line for advice on 1300 881 861 in 
Australia, or 0800 786 232 in Ne\f Zealand. 
Alternatively, you can send a \fritten claim  
to Sunbeam at the address listed belo\f.   
On receipt of your claim, Sunbeam \fill 
seek to resolve your difficulties or, if the 
appliance is defective, advise you on ho\f   
to obtain a replacement or refund.
Your Sunbeam 12 Month \beplacement 
Guarantee naturally does not cover misuse   
or negligent handling and normal \fear and 
tear.
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costs incurred in making a claim. Please 
retain your receipt as proof of purchase.
The benefits given to you by this guarantee 
are in addition to your other rights and 
remedies under any la\fs \fhich relate to the 
appliance.
Our goods come \fith guarantees that cannot 
be excluded under the Australian Consumer 
La\f and under the Ne\f Zealand Consumer 
Guarantees Act. In Australia you are entitled to a 
replacement or refund for a major failure and 
for compensation for any other reasonably 
foreseeable loss or damage. You are also 
entitled to have the goods repaired or 
replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable 
quality and the failure does not amount to   
a major failure. 
Should your appliance require repair or 
service  after the guarantee period, contact 
your nearest Sunbeam service centre.
For a complete list of Sunbeam’s authorised 
service centres visit our \febsite or call:
Australia
\f\f\f.sunbeam.com.au
1300 881 861
Units 5 & 6, 13 Lord Street 
Botany NSW 2019 Australia
 
New Zealand
\f\f\f.sunbeam.co.nz
0800 786 232
26 Vestey Drive, Mt Wellington  
Auckland, Ne\f Zealand 
In the unlikely event th\ft this \fppli\fnce develops \fny m\flfunction 
within 12 months of purch\fse (3 months commerci\fl use) due to 
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free of ch\frge\b
12 Month Repl\fcement Gu\fr\fntee 
						

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Need help with your appliance?
Contact our customer service team or visit 
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Or c\fll 0800 786 232
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M\fde in Chin\f\b   
Due to minor ch\fnges in design or otherwise,   
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