Sunbeam SecretChef HP8555 User manual

SecretChef HP8555
Sunbeam
Brand
Sunbeam
Model
SecretChef HP8555
Category
Slow cookers
Type
User manual

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Sunbeam SecretChef HP8555 is an electronic all-in-one sear and slow cooker with two cooking modes - slow cook and browning. With a 5.5L non-stick aluminum pan, it's perfect for cooking large family-sized meals such as stews, soups, and roasts. The slow cook mode has three heat settings (low, high, warm) and allows for up to 20 hours of cooking time. The browning mode has five heat settings (100°C to 180°C and Sear) and can be used for boiling, shallow frying, stir frying, sautéing, and searing.

Sunbeam SecretChef HP8555 is an electronic all-in-one sear and slow cooker with two cooking modes - slow cook and browning. With a 5.5L non-stick aluminum pan, it's perfect for cooking large family-sized meals such as stews, soups, and roasts. The slow cook mode has three heat settings (low, high, warm) and allows for up to 20 hours of cooking time. The browning mode has five heat settings (100°C to 180°C and Sear) and can be used for boiling, shallow frying, stir frying, sautéing, and searing.

SecretChef
™
Sear
and Slow Cooker
Electronic, All-in-One Sear and Slow Cooker 5.5L
Instruction/Recipe Booklet
HP8555
Please read these instructions carefully
and retain for future reference.
Important instructions – retain for
future use.
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 1
Features of your SecretChef Sear and Slow Cooker 2
The Control Panel 4
Mode settings 5
Using your SecretChef in the Slow Cook mode 6
Using your SecretChef in the Browning mode 7
Care and Cleaning 8
Hints and Tips 9
Recipes 11
Contents
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR SUNBEAM
SlOw COOkER.
• Donotoperatetheunitonaninclinedsurface
• Donotmoveorcovertheunitwhilstinoperation
• Donotimmersethebaseoftheunitinwateror
anyotherliquid
• Useyourunitwellawayfromwallsandcurtains,
anddon’tuseinconfinedspaces.
• Donottouchanymetalsurfaceoftheunitwhilst
inuseasitwillbehot.
• Usehandlesandovenmittstomovetheunit,the
panandthelidwhenhot.
• Useonlythesuppliedaluminiumpaninsidethe
unit,andthesuppliedlid.
• Donotpluginorswitchontheunitwithout
havingthealuminiumpaninsidetheslowcooker
unit.
• Donotplacefoodorliquidinsidetheunit.Only
placeinsidethealuminiumpan.
• Donotoperatetheunitwithoutfoodorliquidin
thepan.
• Donotusethepanonthestovetop,insidea
microwaveovenorinsideanoven.
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.
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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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Tempered Glass Lid
Theglasslidallowsyoutoviewthefood
duringslowcookingwithoutliftingthelid,
preventingtheheatfromescaping.
Control Panel
Non-slip feet
Keepstheunitsecureonthebench
topduringuseandpreventsscratching
ofbenchtopsurfaces.
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Features of your Sunbeam HP8555
SecretChef Sear and Slow Cooker
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Non-stick Aluminium Pan
Thepanistobeusedinsidetheunitfor
browningandslowcookermodes.Thereisno
needtomovethepantothestovetop.
Thepanisnon-stickanddishwashersafe.
Grip Pan Handles
Large 5.5 litre capacity
Forcookinglargefamily-sizedmeals.
Power Button
Presstoturntheunitonandoff.
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ThecontrolpanelontheSecretChefSear
andSlowCookerisdesignedtoensureeasy
useandtomakecookingapleasure.Choose
fromthetwocookingmodes–SlowCookor
Browning.Adjustyourtemperaturesetting,
adjustyourtimersettingandyou’recooking.
1. Browning mode cooking temperatures
Thebrowningmodeorfrypanmodehasfive
heatsettings100°C,120°C,150°C,180°C
and‘Sear’.Aredlightilluminatesabove
thesettemperaturefortheBROWNmode
only.Scrollthroughthetemperaturesettings
availablebypressingtheBROWNbutton.
2. Slow Cook mode cooking temperatures
TheSlowCookmodehasthreeconvenient
heatsettings–LOW,HIGHandWARM.Scroll
throughthesettingsavailablebypressingthe
SLOWCOOKbutton.
3. Slow Cook indicator
SLOWCOOKwilldisplayintheLCDscreen
whentheSLOWCOOKmodeisselected.
4. Brown indicator
BROWNINGwilldisplayintheLCDscreen
whentheBROWNmodeisselected.
5. Ready indicator
IntheBROWNmode,thepanneedsto
heatuptoreachyourdesiredselected
temperature.Whenthistemperatureis
reachedREADYwilldisplayintheLCD
screentoshowthepanisreadyforuse.
6. Timer display
Willshowtheremainingtimeinthecooking
modes,orelapsedtimeintheKEEPWARM
mode.
7. Mode buttons
PresseithertheSLOWCOOKortheBROWN
modeforyourdesiredcookingstyle.
8. Timer buttons
Press+or–tochangethecookingtime.
9. Timer/ Start button
PressthisbuttontoSTARTtheselected
cookingmodeonceallsettingshavebeen
chosen.For the BROWN mode, once READY
displays in the LCD screen to indicate your
desired temperature has been reached, press
START to start the countdown.
10. Power button
PresstoturnyourSecretChefONorOFF.
Alwaysunplugyourunitwhencookingis
finished.
The Control Panel
00
:
00
S
LOW
C
OOK
R
EADY
B
ROWNING
W
ARM
L
OW
H
IGH
1
3
2
7
10
4
5
6
8
9
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Mode Settings
TheSecretChefhastwocookingmodes,Slow
CookorBrowning.
Slow Cooking
SlowCookingachievesflavourfilledmeals,
andtendermoistmeatscookedtoperfection.
Asthenamesuggests,mealsarecookedover
alongperiodoftime.SlowCookingprovides
healthy,simpleandeconomicalcooking.
Itrequiresminimalsupervision,short
preparationtimesandquickcleanuptimes.
TheSlowCookmodehasthreeconvenient
heatsettings–LOW,HIGHandWARM.Scroll
throughthesettingsavailablebypressingthe
SLOWCOOKbutton.
LOWSetting.Thisissuitableforsimmering
andslowcooking.
HIGHSetting.Thisisforfastercooking.
Typically1houronHIGH=approximately
2-2.5hoursonLOW.
KEEPWARMSetting.Whencookingtime
iscompleted,theSecretChefautomatically
switchestotheKeepWarmsettingtoprevent
overcookingandtokeepyourcookedfood
warmuntilserving-perfectforbusyfamilies,
thoseontherunandthosewhoneedflexible
mealtimes.Thissettingisnothotenoughto
cook,andshouldonlybeusedtokeephot,
cookedfoodwarmforserving.
Browning
TheBrowningorFrypanmodehasfiveheat
settings100°C,120°C,150°C,180°C
and‘Sear’,makingtheSecretChefanideal
everydaymultifunctionalcooker.Onthe
browningmodeyoucanchangetheheat
settingdependingonthefoodthatyouare
cooking,andyourstyleofcooking.Useit
toboil,shallowfry,stirfry,sautéandof
courseevensear.Browningmeatpriortoslow
cookingnotonlygivesyourfoodgreatcolour,
italsosealsinthejuicesandflavoursand
keepsthemeattender.
Scrollthroughtheheatsettingsavailableby
pressingtheBROWNbutton.
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1.BeforeusingyourSecretChefforthefirst
time,removethealuminiumpanandlid
andwashtheminwarmsoapywater.
2.PlacetheSecretChefonaflat,level
surface.
3.Plugintheunit.Theindicatorlights
andtheLCDscreenwillilluminatefor
3secondsandthentheunitwillswitch
tostand-bymode.Thedisplaywillshow
00:00andtheLCDbacklightwillturnoff.
4.PressthePowerbuttontoturnontheunit.
TheLCDwillilluminateindicatingthatthe
unitisreadyforyoutoenteryourdesired
settings.
Note:Ifyoudonotpressanybuttonswithin
1minutetheunitwillsound5shortbeeps
3timesandwillenterthestand-bymode
again.Thedisplaywillshow00:00andthe
LCDbacklightwillturnoff.
5.Selectyourdesiredslowcookingheat
settingbypressingtheSLOWCOOKbutton
accordingtothefollowingchart.
6.PresstheTimer+or–buttonstosetyour
desiredcookingtime.Eachbuttonpress
willadjustthetimeby30minutes.
7.Onceyouhaveselectedthedesired
cookingHEATsettingandTIME,press the
START button to activate the program.During
thecookingprocesstheSLOWCOOK
indicatorwillbeshownontheLCDscreen,
alongwiththeselectedHEATsettingand
remainingcookingTIME.
Note:IfyoudonotpresstheSTARTbutton
within1minutetheunitwillsound5short
beeps3timesandwillenterthestand-by
modeagain.Thedisplaywillshow00:00and
theLCDbacklightwillturnoff.
8.It'sagoodideatomonitoryourcooking
resultsthroughoutthecookingcycle
byviewingthroughthelidratherthan
removingthelid(causingheatloss).
Differentcutsandthicknessofmeatsand
vegetablescanvarycookingtimes.
9.Afterthesettimehaselapsed,theLCD
screenwilldisplay00:00andtheunitwill
sound5longbeepsbeforeautomatically
switchingtotheKEEPWARMmode.
Note:TheunitwillnotswitchtoKEEPWARM
modeifthemaximumslowcookingtime
of20hourswasselected.Themaximum
combinedCOOK/KEEPWARMcookingtime
is20hours.Forexample,iftheSLOWCOOK
timeselectedwas16hours,themaximum
KEEPWARMtimewouldbe4hours.
Using your SecretChef
in the Slow Cook mode
SlOw COOk
BUTTON
HEAT DEFAULT
TIME
MIN
TIME
MAX
TIME
PressOnce HIGH 04:00 02:00 08:00
PressTwice lOw 08:00 04:00 20:00
Press3Times kEEP wARM NOTIMESETTING-MAX08:00
1.BeforeusingyourSecretChefforthefirst
time,removethealuminiumpanandlid
andwashtheminwarmsoapywater
2.PlacetheSecretChefonaflat,level
surface.
3.Plugintheunit.Theindicatorlights
andtheLCDscreenwillilluminatefor
3secondsandthentheunitwillswitch
tostand-bymode.Thedisplaywillshow
00:00andtheLCDbacklightwillturn
off.
4.PressthePowerbuttontoturnonthe
unit.TheLCDwillilluminateindicating
thattheunitisreadyforyoutoenteryour
desiredsettings.
Note:Ifyoudonotpressanybuttonswithin
1minutetheunitwillsound5shortbeeps
3timesandwillenterthestand-bymode
again.Thedisplaywillshow00:00andthe
LCDbacklightwillturnoff.
5.PresstheBROWNbuttononceandthe
LCDwilldisplayBROWNINGintheupper
rightcorner.Theredlightabove100°C
willilluminate.Continuetopressthe
BROWNbuttontocyclethroughallthe
temperaturesettings.
6.TheLCDtimerwillshowthedefaulttime
of00:20(20minutes).PresstheTimer+
or–buttonstoadjustyourcookingtime
toyourdesiredsetting.Eachbuttonpress
willadjustthetimeby1minute.Holding
the+or–buttonsforgreaterthan1
secondwilladjustthetimein10minute
increments.
Note:theminimumcookingtimeis10
minutes,andthemaximumcookingtimeis
2hours.
7.Whentheselectedtemperatureisreached,
theREADYindicatorwillshowintheLCD
screen.
8. Once READY appears press START to begin
the countdown TIMER. The READY indicator
will turn off and the TIMER will start.
Note:Asasafetymeasure,iftheSTART
buttonisnotpressedafterthePREHEAThas
completedandtheREADYindicatorappears
intheLCDscreentheunitwillkeepthe
currentsettemperaturefor1hourandwill
thenswitchtostand-bymode.
9.Afterthesettimehaselapsed,theLCD
willdisplay00:00andtheunitwill
sound5longbeepsbeforeautomatically
switchingtoKEEPWARMmode.
Note:Forbetterbrowningresults,donotuse
thelidonthebrowningmode.
Using your SecretChef in the
Browning mode
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8
DonotimmersetheSecretChefhousingin
wateroranyotherliquid.
TurntheSecretChefoffandunplugfromthe
walloutlet.Allowtheunittocompletelycool
beforecleaning.
Donotusethealuminiumpanonthe
stovetop,insideamicrowaveovenorinside
anoven.Usethealuminiumpanonlyinside
theSecretChefunit.
Donotusemetalknivesorutensilsonthe
pansurface.
Washthealuminiumpanandlidinhotsoapy
water.Toremovefoodthatiscookedontothe
bottom,soakthepaninwarmwaterbefore
cleaning.Rinsewellanddry.Thealuminium
cookingpanandthelidaredishwashersafe
foraddedconvenience.
WipetheexterioroftheSecretChefwith
adampclothandpolishdry.DONOTuse
harshabrasives,scourersorchemicalsto
cleananypartoftheSecretChefasthesewill
damagethesurfaces.
Care and Cleaning
Power Interruption Protection
YourSecretChefhasa1minutePower
InterruptionProtectionthatprotectsthe
programmemoryintheadventofpower
surges,orshorttermpowerfailure(black-
out).Ifthereisapowerinterruptionofnot
greaterthan1minuteduringyourcooking,
themachineretainsthesettingsprogrammed
intothecontrolpanelandwillcontinue
cookingwhenthepowersupplyreturns.
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Hints and Tips
•When in Browning mode, always remember to
press START after the pan has pre-heated and
displays "READY", even if you don’t need the
timer.
• TheBrowningmodeassistsyouinyour
slowcookingbyallowingyoutosearmeat
andvegetablesatthebeginning,butalso
allowsyoutothickensaucesandmake
graviesattheend.
• Tothickenacasseroleattheendof
cooking,settheBrowningmodetoSEAR
andstirthroughalittlecornflourcombine
withwater.Allowtosimmer,stirringuntil
thickened.
• YourSecretChefisnotonlygreatforsoups,
casseroles,curries,stewsandroasts,
butalsogreatforbreakfasts,puddings,
dessertsandmostofyourotherfavourite
recipes.
• Toboilwater,setyourSecretChefto120°C
withthelidon.
• SlowCookingisperfectforthecheaper,
toughcutsofmeats,asthelengthycooking
processtenderisesthesecuts.
• WheninSlowCookermode,theSecretChef
doesnotrecoverlostheatquickly.Soonly
liftthelidifnecessaryorifinstructedto
dosointherecipe.
•It’sagoodideatomonitoryourcooking
resultsthroughoutthecookingcycle
byviewingthroughthelidratherthan
removingthelid(causingheatloss).
Differentcutsandthicknessofmeatsand
vegetablescanvarycookingtimes.
• Itisnotuncommonformeattocook
fasterthanrootvegetables.Itisforthis
reasonthatwerecommendchoppingall
vegetablestoasimilarsmallsize.Meatcan
becutintolargerchunksbecauseifitis
cuttoosmall,itwillbreakuponcecooked
andtenderised.
• SlowCookingpreventsevaporation,
resultingintheflavoursandjuicesbeing
maintained.Keepthisinmindwhen
creatingyourownrecipes,asyoumaynot
requireasmuchliquidasyouwouldwhen
usingothercookingmethods.
• Don’tbescaredtoexperimentwithyour
SecretChef.WithyourSecretChef,there
areamyriadofpossibilities.
Roasts
• WithyourSecretChef,youcanroasta
wholechickenaswellaswholepiecesof
meat,suchaslamb,beef,vealandpork.
• Roastscanbecookedwithouttheaddition
ofliquidastheywillreleasejuiceswhile
cooking.Thesejuicesaregreattomake
saucesandgravies.
• Tomakeasauceorgravywiththeroast
juices,removethemeatandcoverwith
foiltokeepwarm.SettheBrowningmode
toSEARandstirthroughsomecornflour
mixedwithalittlewater.Allowtosimmer,
stirringuntilthickened.Youcanalsoadd
somestockorwinetostretchthegravya
littlefurtherandaddgreatflavour.
• DonotuseovenbagsintheSecretChef.
• RoastingintheSlowCookerwillnotbrown
yourmeatorchicken,asroastinginan
ovendoes.Ifyouwantyourroasttobe
golden,werecommendusingthebrowning
modetosearthemeatfirst.
• Leftoverroastmakesgreatsandwiches
thenextday.Trythecaramelisedonionor
tomatochutneyrecipeandmakeburgers
withtheleftovers!
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Hints and Tips continued
Roasting Meat (such as beef, lamb and veal)
Togetthebestroastingresults,we
recommendsealingyourmeatfirst.Trim
awayanyexcessfat.Rubthemeatwitha
littleoilandseasonwithsaltandpepper
(oranyotherflavouringsorspicesyouwish
touse).SettheBrowningmodetoSEAR,
andwhenpre-heated,cookmeatforafew
minutesoneachside.SettheSlowCooker
modetoLOWorHIGHandcookforthe
appropriatetime.
Approximatecookingtimesforwelldone:
LOW 2hoursper500g
HIGH 1hourper500g
Note:Unlikeroastinginyouroven,meat
cookedtowelldoneintheslowcookerwill
stillbeverytender.
Roasting Chicken
Washthechickenincoldrunningwaterand
patdrywithanabsorbentpapertowel.Rub
withalittleoliveoilandseasonalloverwith
saltandpepper(oranyotherspicesyou
wish).SettheBrowningmodetoSEAR,and
whenpre-heated,cookthechickenforafew
minutesoneachsideuntilgolden.Setthe
SlowCookermodetoLOWorHIGHandcook
fortheappropriatetime.
Approximatecookingtimes:
LOW 2hoursper500g
HIGH 1hourper500g
Note:Ensurechickeniscookedalltheway
throughbyinsertingaskewerorknifeinto
themeatiestpartofthechicken.Thejuices
willbeclearwhenthechickeniscooked
through.Ifthejuicesarepink,alittlemore
cookingisrequired.
Stocks
• Manyslowcookerrecipesusestockaspart
oftheingredients.Agoodstockisalsothe
baseofagreatsoup.Stockscanbebought
atsupermarkets;however,nothingbeats
theflavourofahomemadestock.
• Makingyourownstockisagreatwayto
useupbonesorcarcassesthatwould
normallybethrownaway.
• Thereisnoneedtopeelyourvegetables
whenmakingastock.Justensureyouwash
themwellbeforeuse.
• Freshmadestockwillkeepinthe
refrigeratorforupto4days,butcanbe
frozenforupto3months.
• Alwayslabelanddateyourstockbefore
storing.It’sagoodideatofreezestock
inportionedsizes.Soforexampleifyou
generallyusestocksinstews,casseroles,
curriesetc,thenfreezeyourstockin1
cupportions.Ifyoutendtouseyourstock
moreforgraviesandsauces,thenfreeze
itinsmaller¼cupportionsorevenin
icecubetrays,sothatyoudon’tneedto
defrostlargequantitiesatatime.
• Toremovetheexcessfat,placethestock
inthefridgeovernight,thenskimthe
solidifiedfatfromthesurface.
Chicken Stock
Makes 2.5 litres
2chickencarcasses
2onions,chopped
2celerystalks,chopped
2carrots,chopped
4bayleaves
2teaspoonsblackpeppercorns
1bunchparsleystems
2.5litreswater
Salttotaste
1.Placeallingredientsinthepan.Placethe
lidon.UsingtheSlowCookermode,cook
onLOWfor8hoursorHIGHfor4hours.
2.Strain;discardsolids.Cool;storeinan
airtightcontainerinthefridgeorfreezer.
Fish Stock
Makes 2.5 litres
1kgfishbones
1onion,chopped
1celerystalk
2bayleaves
1teaspoonblackpeppercorns
2.5litreswater
Salttotaste
1.Placeallingredientsinthepan.Placethe
lidon.UsingtheSlowCookermode,cook
onLOWfor8hoursorHIGHfor4hours.
2.Strain;discardsolids.Cool;storeinan
airtightcontainerinthefridgeorfreezer.
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Recipes
Alltherecipeshavebeenspecificallycreated
andtestedbyourSunbeamTestKitchenfor
theSecretChef.Wehopeyouenjoy.
Recipes continued
Beef Stock
Makes 2.5 litres
1tablespoonoil
1.5kgmeatybeefbones
1onion,chopped
1celerystalk,chopped
1carrot,chopped
2bayleaves
1teaspoonblackpeppercorns
2.5litreswater
Salttotaste
1.UsingtheBrowningmode,heattheoil
onSEAR.Whenpre-heatedandREADY
appearsintheLCDscreen,pressSTART.
Cookthebeefbonesinbatchesuntil
browned.Addtheremainingingredientsto
pan.
2.Placethelidon.UsingtheSlowCooker
mode,cookonLOWfor8hoursorHIGH
for4hours.
3.Strain;discardsolids.Cool;storeinan
airtightcontainerinthefridgeorfreezer.
Vegetable Stock
Makes 2.5 litres
4onions,chopped
2carrots,chopped
2parsnips,chopped
5celerystalks,chopped
1bunchparsley
4bayleaves
2teaspoonsblackpeppercorns
2.5litreswater
Salttotaste
1.Placeallingredientsinthepan.Placethe
lidon.UsingtheSlowCookermode,cook
onLOWfor6hoursorHIGHfor3hours.
2.Strain;discardsolids.Cool;storeinan
airtightcontainerinthefridgeorfreezer.
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Tomato Chutney
Makes 3 cups
10(1.5kg)ripetomatoes,peeled,finely
chopped
1largeonion,finelychopped
¼cupsultanas
1½cupsapplecidervinegar
¼teaspoonchillipowder
½teaspoongroundcumin
½teaspoongroundcoriander
1teaspoonmustardpowder
1.UsingtheBrowningmode,heattheoil
on150°C.Whenpre-heatedandREADY
appearsintheLCDscreen,setyour
timerfor1hourandpressSTART.Add
allingredientstothepan.Allowtocook,
uncovered,stirringoccasionallyuntilthick
andmostoftheliquidhasevaporated.
2.Seasonwellwithsaltandpepper.Pour
chutneyintohotsterilisedglassjarsand
sealwithpreservingorplasticlids.
Tip:Topeeltomatoes,usingasharpknife,
removethestemandplaceasmallcrosson
thebaseofthetomato.Placeinboilingwater
for1minuteoruntiltheskinjustbegins
topeelaway.Immediatelyremovefromthe
boilingwaterandplaceinabowloficecold
water.Youwillthenbeabletoeasilypullthe
skinoffwithyourfingers.
-Tosterilisejars,placeclean,glassjars,
withoutanychipsorcracks,inalarge
saucepanandcoverwithcoldwater.
Placethelidonandbringtoboil.Boilfor
20minutes.Removethejarsandstand
uprightonaheat-proofboard.Donotdry,
astheirownheatwillsoondrythem.
Caramelised Onions
Makes 2 cups
1tablespoonoliveoil
1.5kgbrownonions,thinlysliced
¼cupbrownsugar
¼cupbalsamicsugar
1.UsingtheBrowningmode,heattheoil
on150°C.Whenpre-heatedandREADY
appearsintheLCDscreen,setyourtimer
for1hourandpressSTART.
2.Addoniontopanandcook,stirring
occasionallyuntilverysoft(about50
minutes).Addsugarandvinegarandcook
forafurther10minutes.Seasontotaste
withsaltandpepper.
Tip:Caramelisedonionsgogreatonsteak,
roastsandburgers.
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Chicken and Corn Soup with Herb Dumplings
Serves 4-6
2teaspoonsoliveoil
2celerystalks,finelychopped
1onion,finelychopped
3largepotatoes,finelychopped
6chickenthighfillets,trimmed
2corncobs,husksremoved
3cupchickenstock
3cupswater
Dumplings:
¾cupself-raisingflour
2tablespoonsfreshwhitebreadcrumbs
50gbutter,melted
¼cupchoppedfreshherbs(suchasparsley,
thyme,chives)
2tablespoonscoldwater
1.UsingtheBrowningmode,heattheoil
onSEAR.Whenpre-heatedandREADY
appearsintheLCDscreen,PRESSSTART.
Addceleryandonion;cook,stirring,
forabout2minutesoruntilsoft.Add
potatoes,chicken,corn,stockandwater.
2.Placethelidon.UsingtheSlowCooker
mode,cookonLOWfor6hoursorHIGH
for3hours.Inthefinal30minutesof
cooking,removethechickenandcorncobs
andaddthedumplingstothesoup.
3.Usingasharpknife,removethecorn
kernelsfromthecobs.Chopthechicken.
Gentlystirchickenandcornthroughthe
soupinthelast5minutesofcooking.
Dumplings:Tomakedumplings,combineall
ingredientsinabowl;seasonwithsaltand
pepper.Addenoughwatertocombineand
shapeinto12balls.
Note:Serveimmediatelywhendumplingsare
cooked,astheydon’tholdwellontheKeep
Warmsetting.
Pea and Ham Soup
Serves 4-6
2onions,finelychopped
2celerystalks,finelychopped
1potatoes,finelychopped
500gsplitgreenpeas,rinsed,drained
1kgsmokedhamhock
2bayleaves
3thymesprigs
5cupswater
Crustybread,toserve
1.Placeallingredientsinthepan.Placethe
lidon.UsingtheSlowCookermode,cook
onLOWfor8hoursorHIGHfor4hours.
2.Removethehamhockfromthesoup.
Pullawaytheskinanddiscard.Chopthe
meatandreturntosoup.Servewithcrusty
bread.
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Minestrone
Serves 4-6
2teaspoonsoliveoil
1clovegarlic,crushed
200gprosciutto,chopped
1celerystalk,finelychopped
1carrot,finelychopped
1zucchini,finelychopped
2potatoes,cutinto2cmcubes
300gpumpkin,cutinto2cmcubes
800gcancrushedtomatoes
6cupschickenstock
1cupItalian-stylesoupmix
1cupshreddedcabbage
1cupmacaroniorsimilarsmallpasta
Shreddedbasilandparmesancheese,to
serve
1.UsingtheBrowningmode,heattheoil
on150°C.Whenpre-heatedandREADY
appearsintheLCDscreen,PRESSSTART.
Addgarlic,prosciutto,celeryandcarrot;
cook,stirring,forabout15minutesoruntil
soft.Addthezucchini,potatoes,pumpkin,
tomatoes,stockandsoupmix.
2.Placethelidon.UsingtheSlowCooker
mode,cookonLOWfor8hoursorHIGH
for4hours.Addthecabbageandpastain
thefinal30minutesofcooking.
3.Serveminestronetoppedwithshaved
parmesanandbasil.
Note:Italian-stylesoupmixisamixedbag
ofdriedpeas,beansandlentils.Itcanbe
boughtfromsupermarkets.
Spanish Chicken
Serves 4
1tablespoonoliveoil
8chickendrumsticks
2chorizos,sliced
1redcapsicum,thinlysliced
1redonion,thinlysliced
1clovegarlic,crushed
2teaspoonspaprika
1orange,rindfinelygrated,juiced
400gcancrushedtomatoes
½cupchickenstock
¹⁄
³
cuppittedblackolives
¹⁄
³
cupchoppedparsley
Crustybread,toserve
1.UsingtheBrowningmode,heattheoil
onSEAR.Whenpre-heatedandREADY
appearsintheLCDscreen,PRESS
START.Cookthechicken,inbatches
untilbrowned.Removefrompan.Add
chorizo,capsicumandonion;cook,stirring
occasionallyuntilsoft.Addthegarlicand
paprikaandstiruntilfragrant.Addrind,
juice,tomatoesandstock.
2.Placethelidon.UsingtheSlowCooker
mode,cookonLOWfor8hoursorHIGH
for4hours.
3.Stirthroughtheolivesandparsley;serve
withcrustybread.
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Roast Chicken
Serves 4
1.8kgwholechicken
2tablespoonsoliveoil
2teaspoonspaprika
4clovesgarlic,peeled
4sprigsthyme
¼cupwhitewine
1tablespooncornflour
1.Washthechickenincoldrunningwater
andpatdrywithanabsorbentpapertowel.
Rubwithalittleoliveoilandseasonall
overwithpaprika,saltandpepper.Place
garlicandthymeinsidethechickencavity.
2.UsingtheBrowningmode,heatthe
remainingoilonSEAR.Whenpre-heated
andREADYappearsintheLCDscreen,
PRESSSTART.Cookthechicken,turning
occasionallyuntilbrowned.
3.Placethelidon.UsingtheSlowCooker
mode,cookonLOWfor7½hoursorHIGH
for3½hours.Removechickenfrompan;
covertokeepwarm.
4.Strainthepanjuicesthroughasieve.
Discardanysolidsandreturnstrained
liquidtopan.Stirthroughcombinedwine
andcornflour.UsingtheBrowningmode
setonSEAR,stiruntilmixtureboilsand
thickens.
5.Servechickenandgravywithsalador
vegetables.
Ricotta Stuffed Chicken
Serves 4
¼cuppinenuts
200gfreshricotta
¼cupfinelychoppedsemi-driedtomatoes
1cup(30g)babyspinach,finelyshredded
4chickenmarylands
1tablespoonsoliveoil
1cupchickenstock
1tablespooncornflour
Steamedvegetables,toserve
1.UsingtheBrowningmode,heaton150°C.
Whenpre-heatedandREADYappearsin
theLCDscreen,PRESSSTART.Addpine
nutsandstiruntiltoasted.Placeina
bowlwithricotta,semi-driedtomatoesand
spinach.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.
2.Slideyoufingerbetweentheskinandthe
fleshofthechickentomakeapocket,
leavingskinattachedtochickenatthe
edges.Workingwithonecleanhandto
openpocket,forcethestuffingintothe
pocketwithyourindexfinger.
3.UsingtheBrowningmode,heattheoil
onSEAR.Whenpre-heatedandREADY
appearsintheLCDscreen,PRESSSTART.
Addthestuffedchickenskin-sidedown;
cookfor3minutesoruntilbrowned.Turn
chickenover,beingcarefulnottolosethe
filling.Cookforafurther2minutes.Add
thestock.
4.Placethelidon.UsingtheSlowCooker
mode,cookonLOWfor8hoursorHIGH
for4hours.Removethechickenfromthe
panandcoverwithfoiltokeepwarm.
5.UsingtheBrowningmode,setonSEAR,
stircornflourcombinedwith2tablespoons
ofwaterintotheliquid.Stiruntilmixture
boilsandthickens.
6.Servechickenandsaucewithsteamed
vegetables.
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Duck Ragu Pasta
Serves 4
4duckbreasts
Juiceandfinelygratedrindof1orange
2garliccloves,crushed
1onion,finelychopped
1greencapsicum,finelychopped
¹⁄
³
cupredwine
800gcancrushedtomatoes
½cupchickenstock
2bayleaves
½cupchoppedbasil
Parpadellepastaandparmesan,toserve
1.Removetheskinfromtheduckbreast.
Reserveoneskinanddiscardtherest.
UsingtheBrowningmode,placethe
reservedskininthepanandheaton
SEAR.Whenpre-heatedandREADY
appearsintheLCDscreen,PRESSSTART.
Addtheduckbreastsandseasonwithsalt
andpepper;cookuntilbrowned.Remove
duckfrompan;discardskin.
2.UsingtheBrowningmode,heaton180°C.
Whenpre-heatedandREADYappears
intheLCDscreen,PRESSSTART.Add
garlic,onionandcapsicum.Cook,stirring
occasionallyuntilsoft.Returnducktopan
withwine,tomatoes,stockandbayleaves.
3.Placethelidon.UsingtheSlowCooker
mode,cookonLOWfor8hoursorHIGH
for4hours.Removetheduckfromthe
pan;shredmeat.Returnduckmeattopan
andstirthroughbasil.Seasonwithsaltand
pepper.
4.Serveonparpadellepastawithparmesan.
Greek Roast Lamb
Serves 6
2kglegoflamb
4clovesgarlic,sliced
3sprigsrosemary,cutinto1cmlengths
1lemon,halved
1tablespoonoliveoil
¹⁄
³
cupwhitewine
2tablespooncornflour
1.Usingasmallsharpknife,makeincisions
alloverlamb.Insertasliceofgarlicanda
pieceofrosemaryintoeachincision.Rub
lambwithlemonandseasonwithsaltand
pepper.
2.UsingtheBrowningmode,heatoilto
SEAR.Whenpre-heatedandREADY
appearsintheLCDscreen,PRESSSTART.
Cooklamb,turningoccasionallyuntil
brownedallover.Addlemontopan.
3.Placethelidon.UsingtheSlowCooker
mode,cookonLOWfor8hoursorHIGH
for4hours.Removelambfrompan;cover
tokeepwarm.
4.Strainjuicesinpanthroughasieve.
Discardanysolidsandreturnstrained
liquidtopan.Stirthroughcombinedwine
andcornflour.UsingtheBrowningmode
setonSEAR,stiruntilmixtureboilsand
thickens.
5.Serveslicedlamb,withgravyand
vegetables.
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Lamb Shanks
Serves 6
6lambshanks,excessfattrimmed
½cupplainflour
2tablespoonsoliveoil
1onion,finelychopped
2carrots,finelychopped
2celerystalks,finelychopped
2clovesgarlic,crushed
½cupredwine
2sprigsrosemary
800gcancrushedtomatoes
Mashedpotato,toserve
1.Dustthelambshanksinflour.Usingthe
Browningmode,heattheoilonSEAR.
Whenpre-heatedandREADYappears
intheLCDscreen,PRESSSTART.Cook
thelambshanksinbatchesuntilbrown.
Removefrompan.
2.Addonion,carrot,celeryandgarlictothe
pan.Cook,stirringoccasionallyforabout
3minutesoruntilsoftened.Addthewine
andreturnthelambshankstothepan.
Addrosemaryandtomatoes.
3.Placethelidon.UsingtheSlowCooker
mode,cookonLOWfor8hoursorHIGH
for4hours.
4.Servewithmashedpotato.
Garlic and Rosemary Lamb
Serves 6
1.2kglamblegchops
½cupplainflour
2onions,finelychopped
2carrots,finelychopped
2celerystalks,finelychopped
1redcapsicum,finelychopped
1cupwhitewine
2cupsbeefstock
2tablespoonstomatopaste
¼cupbalsamicvinegar
4clovesgarlic,crushed
2rosemarysprigs
¹⁄
³
cupfinelychoppedfreshparsley
Couscoustoserve
1.Dustthelambinflour.UsingtheBrowning
mode,heattheoilonSEAR.When
pre-heatedandREADYappearsintheLCD
screen,PRESSSTART.Cookthelambin
batchesuntilbrown.Removefrompan.
2.Addonion,carrot,celeryandcapsicum
tothepan.Cook,stirringoccasionallyfor
about3minutesoruntilsoftened.Addthe
wineandreturnthelambtothepan.Add
stock,tomatopaste,vinegar,garlicand
rosemary.
3.Placethelidon.UsingtheSlowCooker
mode,cookonLOWfor8hoursorHIGH
for4hours.
4.Removerosemarysprigsandstirthrough
parsley.Servewithcouscous.
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Sunbeam SecretChef HP8555 User manual

SecretChef HP8555
Sunbeam
Brand
Sunbeam
Model
SecretChef HP8555
Category
Slow cookers
Type
User manual
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Sunbeam SecretChef HP8555 is an electronic all-in-one sear and slow cooker with two cooking modes - slow cook and browning. With a 5.5L non-stick aluminum pan, it's perfect for cooking large family-sized meals such as stews, soups, and roasts. The slow cook mode has three heat settings (low, high, warm) and allows for up to 20 hours of cooking time. The browning mode has five heat settings (100°C to 180°C and Sear) and can be used for boiling, shallow frying, stir frying, sautéing, and searing.

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