Sunbeam PE6100 manual

A viva ™ Pressure Cooker with Slow Cooker , Rice Cooker , Steamer and Frypan functions Instruction/Recipe Booklet PE6100 Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.[...]

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Contents Important instructions – retain for future use. Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 1 Features of your Pressure Cooker 3 The Control Panel 6 Before the first use 8 The Safety Lid 9 Cooking menus overview 10 Cooking menus settings table 13 Cooking Pot markings 14 Using the Pressure Cooker menu 15 Using the Slow Cooker menu 16 Using the Rice me[...]

Sunbeam’ s Safety Precautions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR PRESSURE COOKER. • Do not plug in or switch on the unit without having the cooking pan inside the unit. • Do not operate the unit on an inclined surface • Use your unit well away from walls and curtains, and don’t use in confined spaces. • Check the pressure and steam release val[...]

2 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 applia[...]

3 Features of your Sunbeam PE6100 Pressure Cooker Safety Locking Lid The lid is used for all menus except Frypan. Remove the lid whilst in Frypan (Brown, Sauté, Simmer) menus Condensation Collector Control Panel Marking inside the pan Max PC marking is for Pressure and Slow Cooker menus. Full RC Cup marking is for the Rice menu.[...]

4 Non-stick Removable Cooking Pan The removable cooking pan is to be used inside the unit for all cooking menus. It is non-stick for easy cleaning. 6L capacity is perfect for a large family . Cool T ouch Handles Non-slip feet Keeps the unit secure on the bench top during use and prevents scratching of bench top surfaces. Rice Spoon Serving Spoon Ri[...]

5 Features of your Sunbeam PE6100 Pressure Multi Cooker continued Lid Lock V alve Steam Release V alve Cover Sealing Gasket Cooking Rack Cooking rack is suitable for steaming Pressure & Steam Release V alve Lid Lock Rod[...]

6 The Control Panel The control panel on the Pressure Cooker is designed to ensure easy use and to show the progress of your cooking. Choose from the 7 cooking menus – Pressure Cook, Slow Cook, Rice, Steam and Frypan (Brown, Sauté, Simmer). Choose your cooking menu, set the time and start cooking. 1. Menu Button Scroll through the Cooking menus [...]

7 5. Start/ Stop button Press the ST ART button to begin the selected cooking menu once all settings have been chosen. Press and hold the STOP button for 3 seconds if you wish to change your setting. 6. LCD Screen The unit needs to gain pressure and/ or temperature before cooking can commence. Cooking and Keep Warm These lights indicate if the unit[...]

8 1. Remove all packaging, plastic, paper and cardboard from the unit. 2. The LCD screen (timer panel) has an electrostatic sticker on the screen. This is part of the packaging. Please remove prior to use. 3. Ensure the power is switched off at the power outlet, and remove the power cord from the unit. 4. Remove the safety locking lid by turning cl[...]

9 The Safety Lid The Sunbeam Pressure Cooker has been designed with safety in mind and has various switch off safety measures. 1. Pressure will not build if the lid is not shut correctly and has not sealed. 2. Pressure will not build if the lid is not locked in the LOCK position. 3. Pressure will not build if the pressure and steam valve has not be[...]

10 Pressure Cooking Pressure Cooking is an ideal way to create quick, flavoursome and delicious meals. Pressure Cooking is a method of cooking food in liquid (water , stock, wine etc) in a sealed cooking pan. The sealed unit retains steam and builds pressure raising the temperature of the liquid inside the pan above boiling point. The increased tem[...]

11 Cooking menus overview continued Slow Cooking Slow Cooking achieves flavour filled meals, and tender moist meats cooked to perfection. As the name suggests, meals are not cooked under pressure but are cooked over a long period of time. Slow Cooking provides healthy , simple and economical cooking. It requires minimal supervision, short preparati[...]

12 Cooking Menu Settings continued Brown, Sauté, Simmer The Frypan mode has three heat settings Brown, Sauté and Simmer . Change the heat setting depending on the food that you are cooking, and your style of cooking. It is ideal to use prior to Pressure Cooking, and Slow Cooking to brown meats, sauté onions, vegetables etc for easy one pot cooki[...]

13 Pressure Slow Cook Rice Steam Frypan Cooking Menu Pressure Cook Slow Cook Rice Steam Brown Sauté Simmer Cooking Method Pressure T emperature (not Pressure) Pressure T emperature (not Pressure) T emperature (not Pressure) Pressure & Steam V alve Setting SEAL RELEASE SEAL SEAL NA Maximum Programmable Cooking T ime High - 2 hours Low - 2 hours[...]

14 Cooking Pot markings Inside the removable cooking pan are two sets of markings. One side is marked MAX PC which indicates the maximum fill line when cooking any food other than rice. The other side is marked FULL RC CUP . For white rice, the maximum is the 12 cup line (rice and water combined should not exceed 12 cup line). For brown rice, the m[...]

15 Using the Pressure Cooker menu Place the Pressure Cooker on a flat, level surface. Plug in the unit. The unit will beep, and the indicator lights and the LCD screen will illuminate. The Pressure Cooker will default to the Pressure Cooker menu, on the HIGH (70kpa) setting. ‘Pressure’ and ‘HIGH’ will flash on the display . 1. Place your fo[...]

16 Using the Slow Cooker menu The Slow Cook menu does not cook under pressure, but does need the lid locked to commence cooking. It cooks similar to standard slow cookers and uses low temperatures and longer cooking times to achieve tender , flavoursome meals. Place the Pressure Cooker on a flat, level surface. Plug in the unit. The unit will beep,[...]

17 Using the Rice menu Place the Pressure Cooker on a flat, level surface. Plug in the unit. The unit will beep, and the indicator lights and the LCD screen will illuminate. The Pressure Cooker will default to the Pressure Cooker menu, on the HIGH setting. ‘Pressure’ and ‘HIGH’ will flash on the display . 1. Using only the rice measuring cu[...]

18 Using the Rice menu continued of cooking wait until the pressure releases naturally , rather than using the Quick Release Method (using the finger tab on the pressure release valve). TIP: The Rice Cooking settings are in the Cooking Menu Settings T able on page 13. Note: During cooking, steam will build up in the unit, so when lifting the lid us[...]

19 Rice Cooking Chart – White Rice The maximum quantity of White Rice is 12 cups. Uncooked Rice Quantity - Using Rice Cup Fill to Water Indicator Approximate Cooking T ime (excluding time to gain pressure) 3 3 6 minutes 4 4 7 minutes 5 5 8 minutes 6 6 9 minutes 7 7 10 minutes 8 8 11 minutes 9 9 12 minutes 10 10 13 minutes 11 11 14 minutes 12 12 1[...]

20 T ypes of Rice There are three main types of rice: Short Grain: The grains are short and plump. When cooked the grains are soft and sticky with a glossy appearance. V arieties of short grain rice: Japanese Koshihikari - a soft sticky rice, sold as “sushi rice” and used to make sushi Pearl – a soft sticky rice used to make puddings and dess[...]

21 Using the Steam menu Place the Pressure Cooker on a flat, level surface. Plug in the unit. The unit will beep, and the indicator lights and the LCD screen will illuminate. The Pressure Cooker will default to the Pressure Cooker menu, on the HIGH setting. ‘Pressure’ and ‘HIGH’ will flash on the display . 1. Place water in the bottom of th[...]

Using the Brown, Sauté, Simmer menus These 3 Frypan menus do not cook under pressure. They work similar to standard frypan cooking, requiring dry heat and therefore do not need a lid. Do not use a lid on these 3 menus. If you wish to cover the pan with the lid (e.g. to prevent splatters) do not lock the lid and use the finger tab to turn the press[...]

How to use the T ime Delay T ime Delay is available on the Pressure Cooker , Slow Cooker , Rice and Steam menus only . The Pressure Cooker allows you to delay the start of your cooking so that cooking finishes when you need it. Note: Do not use the T ime Delay when the recipe has perishable ingredients such as meat, fish, eggs, or dairy as these ma[...]

Care and Cleaning Cleaning should only be carried out when the Pressure Cooker is switched off and the plug removed from the socket. Allow the unit to completely cool before cleaning. Do not use the removable cooking pan on the stovetop, inside a microwave oven or inside an oven. Use the pan only inside the Pressure Cooker unit. W ash the sealing g[...]

Figure 2. Clearing the steam release valve cover . Pull upward Remove Press downward Install 25 Pressure and Steam Release V alve Ensure the pressure and steam release valve is clear from debris before you commence using the unit. Remove the valve and gently clean. Ensure it is completely dry before replacing. Steam Release V alve Cover The steam r[...]

26 Hints and T ips With your Pressure Cooker you can create an large variety of delicious meals, snacks and desserts. V arious foods take different times to cook perfectly , so sometimes it may take a little trial and error to get the cooking times right for you. Converting T raditional Recipes • After becoming familiar with your pressure cooker [...]

27 Slow Cooking • If you are slow cooking, you can use the Brown menu first which allows you to sear meat and vegetables at the beginning, but also allows you to thicken sauces and make gravies at the end. 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[...]

28 Roasting Meat (such as beef, lamb and veal) • T o get the best roasting results, we recommend sealing your meat first. T rim 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). Use the Brown menu, and when pre-heated, cook meat for a few minutes on each side.[...]

29 Rice • Use only the Sunbeam rice measuring cup provided. Rice measuring cups and standard measuring cups are not the same. One rice cup is approximately 2/3 standard cup measurement. • For fluffier rice, add a little extra water and for firmer rice add a little less water . • W ash rice thoroughly until the water runs clear . This removes [...]

30 T rouble Shooting Guides Problem Possible Reason Solution Menu lights on the control panel are flashing The program has not been set Set the MENU, TIME and press ST AR T ‘Cooking’ light is flashing on the LCD screen The unit is warming up and/or gaining pressure. For the frypan menus, the unit is warming up to the set temperature W ait until[...]

31 T rouble Shooting Guides continued Problem Possible Reason Solution Unit not gaining pressure The pressure and steam safety valve is not in the ‘Seal’ position Check the valve and flick to the ‘Seal’ position The sealing gasket may not be correctly positioned Carefully remove the lid, and check the sealing gasket is smoothly in place in [...]

32 T rouble Shooting Guides continued LCD User Screen Display Information Display Reads Problem Solution E01 Sensor malfunction Contact Sunbeam Customer Service on Australia 1300 881 861 New Zealand 0800 786 232 E02 E04 Pressure can not gain Remove gasket entirely from the lid. Clean and dry and replace firmly back into the lid. Refer to page 24 fo[...]

Chicken Stock Makes: 2 Litres Menu: Pressure Cooker 1kg chicken carcass 6 cups water 5 black peppercorns 5 parsley stems 3 celery stalks, roughly chopped 1 leek, roughly chopped 1 bay leaf 1. Place all ingredients in pan. Secure lid. 2. Press MENU and select PRESSURE HIGH. Press TIME and set to 1 hour . Make sure the steam vent is closed. Press ST [...]

34 Legumes Makes: 1.5 Litres Menu: Pressure Cooker 3 cups water 1 cup dried beans 1. Place all ingredients in pan. Secure lid. 2. Press MENU and select PRESSURE HIGH. Press TIME and set desired time. Make sure the steam vent is closed. Press ST AR T . 3. Once cooking is completed, and the pressure has released, set aside to cool. 4. Strain. Recipes[...]

35 Recipes - Side Dishes continued Hummus Makes: 5 cups Menu: Pressure Cooker 6 cups water 2 cups or 375g dried chickpeas 1 cup olive oil 3 cloves garlic, peeled ¼ cup tahini ½ cup water Juice of 2 lemons 1 tablespoon good quality soy sauce Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste 1. Place chickpeas and water in the pan. Secure lid. 2. Pre[...]

36 Recipes - Main Meals Char Sui Pork Serves: 6 Menu: Pressure Cooker ¼ cup hoisin sauce ¼ cup honey ¼ cup tomato ketchup ¼ cup light soy sauce 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 cm piece ginger , peeled, grated 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1kg pork shoulder , bone removed ½ cup chicken stock Salt and freshly ground black[...]

37 5. Press MENU and select PRESSURE HIGH. Press TIME and set for 45 minutes. Make sure the steam vent is set to the seal position. Press ST AR T . 6. Once cooking is completed, and the pressure has released, set aside to cool. 7. Press MENU and select SIMMER. Add the kidney beans and bring the chili con carne to simmer for 15 minutes or until thic[...]

38 Recipes - Main Meals continued Pulled Pork Burgers Serves: 4 - 6 Menu: Pressure Cooker 2 long red chillis 2 cloves garlic 2 cm piece ginger , peeled 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 1 teaspoon mustard powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika powder ²⁄ ³ cup brown sugar ½ cup tomato ketchup 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 330[...]

39 Recipes - Main Meals continued and cider to the pork. Press STOP . 5. Press MENU and select PRESSURE HIGH. Press TIME and set for 2 hours. Press ST AR T . 6. Once the cooking has completed, allow pressure to release naturally . 7. Remove lid and shred pork with two forks. Add back to sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper . Stir to combine.[...]

40 Recipes - Main Meals continued 7. Once cooking is completed, and the pressure has released, set aside to cool. 8. Season to taste with salt and pepper . Serve over pasta with grated parmesan cheese. T omato Braised Calamari Serves: 4 - 6 Menu: Pressure Cooker 20g butter 3 cloves garlic, crushed 3 onions, chopped 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs ¼ cup f[...]

41 Recipes - Main Meals continued Massaman Curry Serves: 6 to 8 Menu: Slow Cooker 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1kg beef chuck steak, cut into 2cm cubes 1 ½ cups coconut cream ½ cup massaman curry paste 1 ½ cups chicken stock 1 ½ cups coconut milk ½ cup roasted peanuts ¼ cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons tamarind paste 6 ca[...]

42 Recipes - Main Meals continued onions cooking for 4-5 minutes or until tender . Add remaining ingredients into the pan. Press STOP . Secure the lid. 5. Press MENU and select SLOW COOK HIGH. Press TIME and set to 4 hours. Make sure the steam vent is set to the RELEASE position. Press ST AR T . 6. Once cooking has completed, and the pressure is re[...]

43 Recipes - Main Meals continued Beef Bolognese Serves: 4 - 6 Menu: Slow Cooker ½ cup olive oil 3 onions, chopped 2 carrots, peeled, chopped 2 stalks celery , chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 4 sprigs fresh thyme 1 kg beef mince 1 cup red wine 2 400g can cherry tomatoes Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste Pasta and parmesan cheese, to[...]

44 Recipes - Main Meals continued 5. Stir through flour and tomato paste. Add remaining ingredients into the pan. Press STOP . Secure the lid. 6. Press MENU and select SLOW COOK HIGH. Press TIME and set to 4 hours. Make sure the steam vent is set to the RELEASE position. Press ST AR T . 7. Once cooking has completed, and the pressure is released, s[...]

45 Recipes - Main Meals continued Express Paella Serves: 6 - 8 Menu: Rice Cooker 2 tablespoons olive oil 500g chorizo, sliced 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 onion, chopped 1 red capsicum, seeds removed, diced 1 cup chicken stock 1 ½ cups long grain rice* 2 tablespoons freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley ½ teaspoon caster sugar 500g shrimp, peeled, deve[...]

46 Recipes - Main Meals continued Basil and Lemon Risotto Serves: 6 Menu: Rice Cooker 30g butter 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 onion, chopped 3 ½ cups Arborio rice* ½ cup white wine 6 cups chicken stock 1 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped 1 cup grated parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice Salt and freshly ground blac[...]

47 Recipes - Main Meals continued Spanish Rice Serves: 6 Menu: Rice Cooker 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 red onions, sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 long red chillies, sliced 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 2 cups long grain white rice* 1 ½ cups vegetable stock 400g can chopped tomatoes 400g can red kidney beans, rinsed, drained Salt and freshly ground b[...]

48 7. Once cooking has completed and the pressure is released, carefully remove zucchinis and repeat with remaining zucchinis. Serve hot or cold. Herbed Salmon Parcels Serves: 4 Menu: Steam 4 x 200g fillets salmon, skin on 1 lemon, finely sliced 1 bunch fresh basil 1 bunch fresh dill 50g butter , room temperature Salt and freshly ground black peppe[...]

49 Red Wine Poached Pears Serves: 6 Menu: Pressure Cooker 6 bosc pears, peeled, core removed 2 cardamom pods, crushed 2 cloves 1 cinnamon stick 1 vanilla bean, split 750ml red wine 1 ¼ cups caster sugar 2 tablespoons lemon zest Cointreau Cream 1 ½ cups thickened cream 1 tablespoon Cointreau 2 tablespoons soft icing sugar 1. Place all ingredients [...]

50 Recipes - Desserts continued Butterscotch Steamed Pudding Serves: 8 Menu: Steamer 175g butter , room temperature 1 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 eggs 1 ¾ cups self-raising flour 1 teaspoon baking powder SAUCE: 1 cup thickened cream ¾ cup brown sugar 60g butter 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1. Grease a 6 cup capacity pudding dish. [...]

Recipes - Desserts continued 7. Once cooking has completed and the pressure is released, allow puddings to cool for 5 minutes before removing from ramekins. Repeat process with remaining puddings. Serve hot or cold. TIP: This pudding is great when served with ice-cream, chocolate sauce or raspberry coulis. Double Chocolate Centred Puddings Serves: [...]

52 Recipes - Desserts continued Fruits of the Garden with a T rio of Nut T opping Serves: 8 Menu: Pressure Cooker 2 plums, peeled, halved, deseeded 2 pears, peeled, cored, halved 2 apples, peeled, cored, halved 10 medjool dates, stones removed 415g can sliced peaches 415g can sliced apricots 415g can black cherries 4 tablespoons light brown sugar 2[...]

53 Recipes - Desserts continued 8. Press MENU and select STEAM. Press TIME and set to 30 minutes. Make sure the steam vent is set to the seal position. Press ST AR T . 9. Once cooking has completed and the pressure is released, allow puddings to cool for 5 minutes before removing from ramekins. Repeat process with remaining puddings. Serve hot or c[...]

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Should you experience any difficulties with your product during the warranty period, please contact our customer service line for advice on 1300 881 861 in Australia, or 0800 786 232 in New Zealand. Alternatively , you can send a written claim to Sunbeam to: Australia Units 5 & 6, 13 Lord Street Botany NSW 2019 Australia New Zealand Level 6, Bu[...]

8/14 is a registered trademark. Need help with your appliance? Contact our customer service team or visit our website for information and tips on getting the most from your appliance. In Australia Visit www .sunbeam.com.au Or call 1300 881 861 In New Zealand Visit www .sunbeam.co.nz Or call 0800 786 232 ‘A viva’ is a trademark of Sunbeam Corpor[...]