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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 - HP5500

Summary of Contents for HP4500

Page 1: ...nd 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 HP5500 ...

Page 2: ...fety 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 ...

Page 3: ...en 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...

Page 4: ...rt 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 ...

Page 5: ...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 ...

Page 6: ...rt 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 ...

Page 7: ...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 ...

Page 8: ...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 Important The cro...

Page 9: ... 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 cooke...

Page 10: ...ry 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 an...

Page 11: ...ents reserving 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme Cook on HIGH 3 4 hours or LOW 6 8 hours 3 Remove ham bone from slow cooker Pull off meat from the bone removing excess fat and skin Dice and return to the soup 4 Stir through remaining thyme and season with freshly ground black pepper Tip Ask your butcher to cut the ham bone into pieces Potato and Leek Soup Serves 4 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 rashers bacon ...

Page 12: ...in one layer brush or spray with oil Bake 5 10 minutes or until bread is crisp and lightly coloured Top bread with cheese and cook a further 5 minutes or until cheese has melted 5 To serve place a slice of bread in a soup bowl ladle in soup and top with extra cheese Creamy Pumpkin Soup Serves 4 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion chopped 1 5kg pumpkin diced 4 cups chicken stock Sea salt freshly ground ...

Page 13: ... colour Corned Beef Serves 6 1 5kg corned silverside 1 onion finely chopped 10 peppercorns 2 bay leaves 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 Place silverside into the slow cooker and barely cover with water Add remaining ingredients 2 Cover and cook on LOW for 8 10 hours or on HIGH for 4 6 hours 3 Serve with boiled potatoes and vegetables Roast Chicken Serves 4 1 size 12 chicken butter melted parsley finel...

Page 14: ... chicken and top with apricot halves 5 Cover and cook on HIGH 3 4 hours or LOW 6 8 hours 6 Season to taste serve chicken with cous cous Coq au Vin Serves 4 6 2kg chicken pieces skin and fat removed cup flour 100g butter 2 tablespoon olive oil 12 pickling onions peeled 4 rashers bacon chopped 1 cup dry red wine cup brandy 1 cup chicken stock 200g button mushrooms sliced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh t...

Page 15: ...en and onion mixtrue Add remaining ingredients except sage Cover and cook on HIGH 3 4 hours or LOW 6 8 hours 4 Season to taste and sprinkle with sage Serve with rice Chicken and Olive Casserole Serves 4 6 2kg chicken pieces skin and fat removed cup plain flour 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 onions chopped 2 cloves garlic crushed 1 medium tomato roughly chopped 1 cup pitted green olives 1 bunch baby car...

Page 16: ...e peas are just tender 5 Garnish with remaining chilli and serve with steamed rice Lamb Roast with White Beans and Parsley Sauce Serves 4 1 4kg 1 5kg lamb roast easy carve 1 2 cloves garlic cut into slivers 2 sprigs fresh rosemary snipped into pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 20g butter 1 large onion sliced 1 x 400g can butter beans rinsed and drained cup chopped fresh parsley cup chicken stock salt...

Page 17: ...sh coriander Serve with steamed basmati rice Lamb Tagine 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 lamb shanks fat trimmed 1 large onion sliced thinly 2 cloves garlic crushed 1 tablespoons Moroccan dried spice mix 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 x 400g tin chopped peeled tomatoes cup chicken stock 1 x 400g tin chickpeas drained and rinsed 1 large sweet potato peeled and chopped into 2 cm dice 1 cinnamon stick 3 carda...

Page 18: ...round steak cut into 2cm cubes cup flour 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 bunches of spring onion stalk trimmed peeled and left whole 3 carrots diced 4 celery stalks sliced cup tomato paste cup red wine 1 cup semi dried tomatoes 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 2 bay leaves Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 Dust beef in flour shaking off excess flour Heat oil in a large frying pan and cook beef in ...

Page 19: ...c for 2 3 minutes stirring occasionally until soft 2 Add mince to frypan in batches and cook until mince is brown and crumbly 3 Stir through dried spices and cook a further 1 minute until fragrant 4 Transfer mixture to slow cooker add tomatoes red kidney beans and bay leaves Cover and cook on HIGH 3 4 hours or LOW 6 8 hours 5 Remove bay leaves season to taste serve with rice or tortillas Sweet Por...

Page 20: ...s 5 Season to taste and sprinkle with parmesan Dhal Serves 4 6 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 medium onions finely chopped 2 cloves garlic crushed 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds cup tomato paste 4 cups red lentils 2 cups vegetable stock 4 cups water 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes 3 baby eggplants roughly chopped salt to taste 1 In a large frying pan...

Page 21: ...and cook until onion has softened Add sweet potato corn cauliflower red curry paste and chicken and cook until the vegetables and chicken are just coated in paste Transfer to slow cooker 3 Add stock to pan and cook covered on HIGH for 3 hours Remove lid stir through remaining ingredients and cook covered for a further 30 minutes or until beans and capsicum are tender 4 Garnish with coriander sprig...

Page 22: ...ice cream or custard Poached Pears in Red Wine Serves 4 6 and Star Anise 1 cups dry red wine cup sugar 2 star anise 6 medium pears 3 thick strips lemon rind 1 Place wine sugar and star anise into the slow cooker Cover and cook on HIGH until sugar is dissolved 2 Place pears into the slow cooker turning to coat well with sugar syrup Add lemon peel cover and cook on HIGH 2 3 hours or LOW 4 6 hours tu...

Page 23: ...oil 2 Remove from heat add bi carbonate of soda and allow to cool completely 3 Grease a 6 cup capacity pudding bowl 4 Add eggs to the cooled mixture and mix until well combined Fold through flour and spices 5 Pour mixture into the prepared bowl cover with a double layer of foil and tie firmly with string to form a good seal 6 Place into the slow cooker Pour in sufficient water to come two thirds o...

Page 24: ...eam s 12 Month Replacement Guarantee and National Service Network Copyright SUNBEAM CORPORATION LIMITED 2005 INCORPORATED IN N S W A C N 000 006 771 Sunbeam Corporation is a division of GUD Holdings Ltd For more information or advice on this or any other Sunbeam appliance visit www sunbeam com au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line Australia 1800 025 059 New Zealand 0800 786 232 ...

Page 25: ...Consumer Hotline Australia 1800 025 059 New Zealand 0800 786 232 www sunbeam com au is a registered Trademark of Sunbeam Corporation Limited ACN 000 006 771 Sunbeam Corporation Limited 2005 ...

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