Sunbeam MU4000 manual

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    Duos ™ Sous Vide and Slow Cooker Instruction/Recipe Booklet MU4000 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 2 Features of your Sunbeam Duos 4 The Control Panel 6 Cooking menus overview 7 Cooking menu settings table 10 How to use the Sous Vide menu 11 Sous Vide T emperature and T ime Guide 12 How to use the Slow Cook menu 14 Care and Cleaning 15 Hints and T ips 16 T [...]

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    2 Sunbeam’ s Safety Precautions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR SUNBEAM DUOS SOUS VIDE AND SLOW 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 • Do not move[...]

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    3 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[...]

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    4 T empered Glass Lid 5.5 litre working capacity Non-slip feet Keeps the unit secure on the bench top during use and prevents scratching of bench top surfaces. Features of your Sunbeam Duos ™ Sous Vide and Slow Cooker[...]

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    5 Non-stick Removable Cooking Pan The removable cooking pan is non-stick, and dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. Control Panel Pouch rack Separates sous vide pouches for more even cooking.[...]

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    6 The Control Panel The control panel on the Sunbeam Duos Sous  Videand Slow Cooker is designed to ensure  easy use.  Choose your cooking menu, set the  temperature and time, and start cooking.  1. Menu Button  Scroll to the Sous Videme[...]

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    7 Cooking Menus Overview The Sunbeam Duos has 2 cooking menus. Sous Vide Cooking Sous Videhas been a popular cooking method in restaurants for several years. Sous Videis a French term which means ‘under vacuum’ and describes food placed in vacu[...]

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    8 Cooking Menus Overview continued of the food is captured. V acuum sealing also assists in opening the pores in food such as meat, poultry and seafood so that marinades and seasonings are more readily absorbed for highlighted flavour . Oxygen and?[...]

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    9 Cooking Menus Overview continued Cooking • Use the Sous VideT emperature and T ime Guide for cooking times and temperatures. • Ensure that the cooking pouch is completely sealed before cooking commences. • Ensure that the cooking pouch is still c[...]

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    10 Cooking Menu Settings T able Cooking Menu Sous Vide Slow Cook T emperature Settings 40°C to90°C High Low (W arm) Default CookingT emperature 50°C Low T emperature Increments 1°C NA T ime Settings 1 to24 hours High – 2 to 8 hours Low –4 to 16 hours Default CookingT ime 1 ho[...]

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    11 Place the Sunbeam Duos on a flat, level surface. Plug in the unit. T o turn the unit on, press the POWER button. The unit will beep, and the indicator lights and the screen will illuminate. The Sunbeam Duos will default to the?[...]

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    12 Sous Vide T emperature and T ime Guide The below table is a guide to setting the temperatures and times for your cooking. Y ou may need to adjust for your individual tastes. Cooking temperatures for Meat (Beef, Lamb and Pork): RARE: 49°C MEDIUM RARE: 56°C MEDIUM: [...]

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    13 Sous Vide T emperature and T ime Guide continued Note: •  Longer cooking times may result in an altered texture of finished foods. •  These times and temperatures are guidelines. Further cooking may be required to achieve desired result. •  All [...]

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    How to use the Slow Cook menu Place the Sunbeam Duos on a flat, level surface. Plug in the unit. T o turn the unit on, press the POWER button. The unit will beep, and the indicator lights and the screen will illuminate. The Duos will defau[...]

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    15 Care and Cleaning Cleaning should only be carried out when the Sunbeam Duos is switched off and the plug removed from the socket. Allow the water to cool, and then pour out. Do not leave water sitting in the pan. Allow the unit[...]

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    Hints and T ips Withyour Sunbeam Duos you can create a wide variety of meals. V arious foods take different times to cook perfectly to your individual taste, so sometimes it may take a little trial and error to get the cooking times [...]

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    17 Hints and T ips continued Slow Cooked Roasts •  Y ou can roast a whole chicken as well as whole pieces of meat, such as lamb, beef, veal and pork by using the Slow Cook menu. •  Roasts can be cooked without the addition of liquid[...]

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    T roubleshooting Problem Possible Reason Solution The screenis blank The unithas no power Check the cord is inserted into themachine, that the power isswitched on at the power outlet,and that the POWER buttonon the unit has beenpressed. The u[...]

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    Sous Vide Recipes Item Flavour Inspiration Lamb ( per approximately 500g) 2 sprigs fresh rosemary and 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 sprigs fresh mint 2 sprigs fresh thyme 3 anchovies, finely chopped 1 teaspoon ground coriander , 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon [...]

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    20 Sous Vide Recipes continued Item Flavour Inspiration Salmon (per approximately 500g) 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey , 1 teaspoon grated ginger 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce, 1 [...]

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    21 Chermoula Marinade This marinade is great for chicken and beef. ½ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons freshly chopped coriander 2 tablespoons freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon chili flakes 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon?[...]

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    22 Sous Vide Recipes continued T eriyaki Marinade This is especially good for steak. 2 tablespoons mirin 2 tablespoons sake 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon caster sugar Butter , for cooking Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste 1. Preheat unit to c[...]

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    23 Sous Vide Recipes continued Honey , Soy Chicken Wings Serves: 6 2kg chicken wings 2cm ginger , peeled, grated 2 long red chilies, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon fish sauce Salt and freshly ground black peppe[...]

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    24 Chicken Cordon Bleu Serves: 6 6 slices prosciutto 6 slices gruyere cheese 50g butter 6 sprigs fresh thyme Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1. Fill unit with water . Preheat to 64°C. 2. Cut 6 x 20cm squares of cling wrap. Place one chicke[...]

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    25 8. Preheat barbeque or grill to medium heat. Brush pork with sauce. Add pork chops and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden. Season to taste with salt and pepper . Serve with remaining sauce. Red Wine Beef Cheeks Serves:[...]

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    26 Pork Belly At the end of cooking, this pork belly doesn’t need to be seared off. By cooking at a high temperature for an extended period time, the fat will break down making it very tender with an appealing mouth feel. Serves:?[...]

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    27 Sous Vide Recipes continued Hazelnut and Coriander Spiced Salmon Serves: 5 1 tablespoon coriander seeds ¼ cup hazelnuts, roasted, skins removed, chopped ¼ cup sesame seeds 1 teaspoon ground ginger Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste 5 salmon fillets 2 tab[...]

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    28 Sous Vide Recipes continued Pea, Mint and Goats Cheese Risotto Serves: 4 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 3 cups vegetable stock 1 cup Arborio rice 20g butter 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 2 sprigs fresh mint 100g goats cheese Salt and fre[...]

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    29 Sous Vide Recipes continued Rosemary Infused Potatoes 3 large potatoes peeled and cut into ½ cm slices 2 tablespoons duck fat 2 sprigs fresh rosemary Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste 1. Fill unit with water . Preheat water to 83°C. 2. Pl[...]

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    30 Sous Vide Recipes continued Preserved Lemons 2 cups sea salt 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 2 fresh bay leaves 1 cinnamon stick 5 large lemons 1. Fill unit with water and preheat to 79°C. 2. In a large bowl combine salt, coriande[...]

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    31 Slow Cooker Recipes – Main Meals Chicken T agine Serves: 6 2 tablespoons olive oil 800g chicken thigh fillets, sliced 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2 onions, chopped 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon chilli powder 1 teaspoon ground turmeri[...]

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    32 Slow Cooker Recipes – Main Meals continued Peanut Chicken Serves: 6 800g chicken thigh fillets, halved 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 red capsicum, seeds removed, chopped 1 onion, chopped ½ cup chicken stock ¼ cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon chil[...]

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    33 Slow Cooker Recipes – Main Meals continued Spicy Pork Meatballs Serves: 6-8 1.25kg pork mince 1 onion, finely chopped 1 long red chili, sliced 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs ½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 table[...]

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    34 Slow Cooker Recipes – Main Meals continued Red Wine Lamb Shanks Serves: 4 4 large lamb shanks 2 tablespoons plain flour ¼  cup olive oil 3 red onions, chopped 2 stalks celery , chopped 2 carrots, peeled, chopped 3 tablespoons fresh thyme 2 cups chicken stock ½?[...]

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    35 Slow Cooker Recipes – Main Meals continued Moroccan Beef Serves: 6 1kg beef chuck, cubed ¹⁄ ³  cup plain flour 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 onion, sliced 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon turmeric ¼ teasp[...]

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    36 Slow Cooker Recipes – Main Meals continued Beef and Creamy Mushroom Casserole Serves: 4-6 1kg beef chuck steak, cut into 5cm pieces 2 tablespoons plain flour 2 tablespoons olive oil 20g butter 2 onions, chopped 500g portabella mushrooms, sliced 200g button mushrooms, sliced ?[...]

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    37 Slow Cooker Recipes – Main Meals continued Chickpea and Pumpkin Curry Serves: 4-6 1 tablespoon oil 2 onions, chopped ¼ cup red curry paste 4 cardamom pods, crushed 1 stalk lemongrass 1 kg pumpkin, peeled, seeds removed, cubed 1 cup vegetable stock 400ml can coconut?[...]

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    Rice Pudding Serves: 4 325g can sweetened condensed milk 5 cups milk 1 ½ cups arborio rice 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1. Place condensed milk and milk in the pan. Whisk to combine. 2. Stir through rice and vanilla essence. Place lid on un[...]

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    39 9. Press MENU and select SLOW COOK. Cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 6 hours. Invert pudding onto serving dish. Serve warm. Slow Cooker Recipes – Desserts continued[...]

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    Notes[...]

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    Should you experienceany difficulties with your appliance, pleasephone 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 atthe a[...]

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    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 080[...]