Page 3 - Contents
Contents Important instructions – retain for future use. Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 2 Features of your VersaCook Multi Cooker 4 The Control Panel 6 Cooking Modes settings 7 Cooking Modes settings table 8 Using your VersaCook in the Slow Cooker mode 9Using your VersaCook in the Cook mode (saucepan ...
Page 4 - Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions
2 Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR MULTI COOKER • Do not plug in or switch on the unit without having the aluminium pan inside the multi cooker unit. • Do not operate the unit without food or liquid in the pan. • For the deep fryer function, if using solid fat, remove the lid...
Page 8 - The Control Panel
6 The Control Panel The control panel on the VersaCook Multi Cooker X5 is designed to ensure easy use and to make cooking a pleasure. Choose from the 4 cooking menus – Slow Cook, Cook (for Boiling water, Dry Roasting and Food Steaming) Browning and Deep Frying. Choose your cooking menu, customise yo...
Page 9 - Cooking Menu Settings
7 Cooking Menu Settings The VersaCook Multi Cooker X5 has 5 cooking menus. 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 cook...
Page 10 - Cooking Mode Settings Table
8 Cooking Mode Settings Table Cooking Mode Slow Cooker Saucepan Food Steamer Frypan Deep Fryer Menu Slow Cook Cook Cook Brown Deep Fryer Maximum Programmable Cooking Time 9 hours 2 hours 2 hours 2 hours 2 hours Minimum Programmable Cooking Time 30 mins 5 mins 5 mins 5 mins 5 mins Default Cooking Tim...
Page 11 - Display
9 Before using your VersaCook for the first time, remove the aluminium pan and lid and wash them in warm soapy water. Place the VersaCook on a flat, level surface. Plug in the unit. The unit will beep. The VersaCook will default to the Slow Cook menu on the LOW setting. The display will show a line ...
Page 15 - Using your VersaCook in the Deep Fryer mode - continued
13 Using your VersaCook in the Deep Fryer mode - continued General cooking method (For pre-cooked, crumbed, floured or wrapped food.)1. Ensure the oil has reached the required temperature. Remove the lid, lift the basket and put it on the rest (3) so that it is not in contact with the oil. Place the...
Page 16 - Hints for perfect deep frying
14 Hints for perfect deep frying 1. Never use the fryer without oil.2. Always use the best quality oil possible. We recommend corn, nut, seed or light olive oil. Never use butter, margarine or regular olive oil or extra virgin olive oil. 3. Avoid mixing oils of different qualities or types. 4. Chang...
Page 18 - Deep Frying times and temperatures guide - continued
16 Deep Frying times and temperatures guide - continued VEGETABLES TyPE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE APPROX. TIME SUGGESTIONS QTy °C (MIN) VeGetABLeS Beans 200g 170C 2-4 Tempura Broccoli /Cauliflower 250g 170C 3-5 Tempura or batter Eggplant (slices) 150g 170C 4-6 Batter Mushrooms whole button 200g 170C 3-5 B...
Page 19 - The Perfect Chip
17 The Perfect Chip 1ST FRy (BLANCH) 2ND FRy Thin fries - french fries 130°C 5 min 190°C 5 min Thick chips 130°C 7-8 min 190°C 7-8 min Wedges 130°C 10 min 180°C 10 min Allow oil to heat up to 2nd temperature before re-immersing the basket in the hot oil. • For perfect fries and wedges, old potatoes ...
Page 20 - Care and Cleaning
18 Care and Cleaning Cleaning should only be carried out when the VersaCook is switched off and the plug removed from the socket. 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 pan only inside the Ve...
Page 21 - Hints and Tips
19 Hints and Tips Don’t be scared to experiment with your VersaCook. With your VersaCook, there is a myriad of possibilities. Slow Cooker • 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 VersaCook doe...
Page 22 - Hints and Tips - continued
20 Hints and Tips - continued Roasts • With your VersaCook, you can roast a whole chicken as well as whole pieces of meat. Try lamb, beef, veal and pork by simply using the Slow Cook function. • Roasts can be cooked without the addition of liquid. However they will release juices while cooking. Thes...
Page 24 - Troubleshooting
22 22 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Strong smell Oil has gone bad. Replace oil. The correct oil is not being used. Use only high quality oil. Do not mix oils of a different quality or type. Oil overflowing Fryer is filled above the Check oil level on the inside maximum level. of fryer. Wet food pl...
Page 25 - Recipes
Recipes Chicken Stock Makes: 2.5 litres 2 chicken carcases2 onions, chopped2 celery stalks, chopped2 carrots, chopped4 bay leaves2 teaspoons black peppercorns1 bunch parsley stems2.5 litres waterSalt to taste 1. Place all ingredients in the pan. Cover with lid. Using the Slow Cook function, cook on ...
Page 26 - Recipes continued
24 Recipes continued Beef Stock Makes: 2.5 litres 1 tablespoon oil1.5kg meaty beef bones1 onion, chopped1 celery stalk, chopped1 carrot, chopped2 bay leaves1 teaspoon black peppercorns2.5 litres waterSalt to taste 1. Using the Brown function, heat the oil on 210°C. When pre-heated, cook the beef bon...
Page 45 - Notes
Page 47 - 2 Month Replacement Guarantee
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 address listed below. On receipt of your claim, Sunbeam will seek ...
Page 48 - Need help with your appliance?
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 ‘V...