megzy
- 3 reviews
- 1 like
Excellent
i am very pleased with this product it cooks true to it heat range and time ihave both the hp5520 and the hp4520 and have used it many times during winter. you can be very creative with slow cookers and these two are ideal i have compared this brand with some others my friends have and i am glad i bought sunbeam slow cookers
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bronrosVIC, 3134
- 44 reviews
- 15 likes
Makes delicious casseroles, meat very tender
I've had my HP3520 for 2 yrs and I make casseroles using 1kg of meat and vegetables. It's extremely easy to use and easy to clean. You still have to brown the meat first if you want extra flavour but I've had recipes where you just put the raw meat in with all the other ingredients. Once the meat is browned in the frying pan, just put it in the slow cooker along with all the other ingredients (booklet recommends putting vegetables in the bottom and meat on top). You can cook it on Low for 6-8 hrs or High for 3-4 hours and the results are di...Read more
vine - beautiful flavour and meat (gravy beef, chuck steak) that melts in your mouth - yum! The ceramic crock that contains the food is easy to clean, you just use a bit of elbow grease to remove baked on residue. The glass lid is clear so you can see the contents and there is no noise at all whilst cooking. If you want to cook more than 1kg of meat with vegetables, you may need a larger slow cooker. Makes the best casseroles from cheaper cuts of meat, loads of flavour, easy to use and clean. Ideal for small families.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
kstAU
- 3 reviews
Love my slow cooker
This is my first slow cooker and found your reviews very helpful and bought a Sunbeam HP5520. I am using it frequently and it is cooking rabbit, turkey drumsticks, chicken and everything else perfectly. It is a real slow cooker and I often have it cooking for upto 11 hours.
I like the long cooking time, no food has burnt yet.
The pot needs to be cleaned well
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Questions & Answers
Pierasked
Question for sunbeam .is the ceramic insert free of lead, cadmium and Teflon in the 5.5 litre slow cooker And other nasties . I purchased one but not happy with no concrete proof and confirmation thanks A
2 answers
Customer CareSunbeam
Hello Pier,
Yes it is a Lead-free glaze on ceramic pot and during standard testing the levels of lead & cadmium are negligible and meet American FDA standards.
This is all specified on the product page here: https://www.sunbeam.com.au/Cooking/Slow-Cookers/HP4520-SecretChef-Slow-Cooker-4.5L.aspx
Ok thanks I will check link
Regards
JULIE T.asked
What is the power wattage please?
1 answer
Customer C.Sunbeam
Hi JULIE T,
Thank you for contacting Sunbeam. HP4520 is 220-240W. HP5520 is 290-300W.
Kind regards, Sunbeam
janetauasked
Most Important: Is the Ceramic Coating Lead and Cadmium FREE in the Sunbeam Slow Cookers?
Slow Cooking can be Healthier for us (the Celsius being lower than a Gas Stove) but it becomes TOXIC when Lead and/or Cadmium are used in the glaze that coats the Ceramic Bowl OR Nasty Tephlon is used. Stainless Steel would be great - it's Good to have Options.
In the interest of Good Information Practices and Good Health, companies should always state on the package and advertisements if Ceramic Bowls, Oven Dishes, Cups and Plates are Lead and Cadmium FREE. This is a must in manufacture and buying practice for consumers. I have Oven Casserole Ceramic Dishes from a company overseas that openly state this Vital Info on the products. (Researcher 20+ Yrs)
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I do not know. At the same time I am old enough for it to be irrelevant.
Customer C.Sunbeam
Hi Janetau. All of Sunbeam's slow cooker inserts meet the necessary requirements.
@Customer C. That is fine for you to just say that, though it needs to be backed up with verifiable test reports supplied to the customer. I asked for the documented test reports and was told they aren't available.
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