Sunbeam MX8500 manual

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    Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference. Mixmaster ® Classic Bench Mixer Instruction Booklet MX8500 MX8500W MX8500Y MX8500R[...]

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    Important instructions – retain for future use. Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 1 Features of your Mixmaster ® Classic 2 Using your Mixmaster ® Classic 4 Mixing guide 8 Oven T emperature Guide 9 Care and cleaning 10 Lets talk ingredients 11 Cookery tips for best results 13 Helpful hints for a successful dough 15 Recipes 17 Contents[...]

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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. Sunbeam is very safety conscious when designing and manufacturing consumer products, but it is essential that the product user also exercise [...]

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    2 Features of your Mixmaster ® Classic Attachment eject button The eject button, located on the top of the handle releases the beaters, whisks or dough hooks for easy cleaning. 500 watt motor Powerful motor achieves thorough mixing results. Off-centre head & beaters The[...]

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    3 Stainless steel balloon whisks For whisking light batters and packet cake mixes. Stainless steel 'V -groove' beaters Heavy duty 'V -groove' beaters for creaming butter and sugar , plus mixing heavy cake mixes. Stainless steel dough hooks Heavy duty dough hook[...]

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    4 Before using your bench mixer Before using your bench mixer for the first time, remove any packaging material and promotionallabels or tags. It isrecommended to wash the mixing bowls, beaters, whisks and dough hooks in warm soapy water with[...]

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    5 Balloon whisks  – Can be inserted into either socket as they are identical (Figure 4). Note: Be sure both whisks click firmly into place, you may need to twist the whisk slightly to engage it in position prior to pushing it in pl[...]

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    6 Using your Mixmaster ® Classic continued 5. Once you have selected the bowl you wish to use, place it on the base. Gently rotate the bowl in a clockwise direction until it drops into position (Figure 7). Continue rotating until the bowl cl[...]

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    7 T ip:  Startmixing at a slow speed and increase speed gradually to prevent ingredients splashing out of the mixing bowl. When adding dry ingredients, particularly flour , lower the speed temporarily until ingredients are combined. T ip:  When [...]

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    8 Please keep in mind that the various mixing tasks and related speeds, listed in the table below , mayvary slightly from recipe to recipe. Please refer to it regularly as you develop your understanding of how different ingredients interac[...]

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    9 Oven T emperature Guide For your information, the following temperature settings are included as a guide. Thermostat Settings DESCRIPTION OF OVEN TEMPERA TURES Degrees Celcius °C Degrees Farenheit °F Gas Mark V ery Slow 120 250 ½ Slow 140-150 300 1-2 Moderately Slow 160 325 3 Moderate 180 350 4 Moderat[...]

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    10 Before cleaning your Mixmaster ®  Classic Bench Mixer , ensure that the power is turned off at the power outlet, then remove the plug. Wipeover the outside area of the bench mixer including the head and base, with a dampened cloth a[...]

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    11 Measuring Ingredients Careful and correct measurement of all ingredients is essential for recipe success (particularly baking). Australian Standard Metric cup and spoon measures are used in all recipes in the book. All cup and spoon measurements[...]

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    12 • Icing sugar mixture can contain wheat starch (this prevents it going lumpy). If you have a gluten intolerance, pure icing sugar can be used instead. • Milk can be substituted with soy milk. It can sometimes also be replaced?[...]

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    13 • Before starting any recipe carefully read it through from beginning to end. • Ensure you have all ingredients and utensils before you start. • Refrigerated ingredients such as butter , cream cheese and eggs should be at room temper[...]

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    14 • The term “soft peaks” means that the egg white barely supports itself. When the head of the mixer is lifted, the egg white mixture will curl and may fall from the beater . • The term “firm peaks” means that the eg[...]

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    15 Y east Y east is a raising agent used in dough. It is a microscopic living organism that grows rapidly in suitable warm, moist conditions. The yeast feeds on sugar and expels carbon dioxide which expands the gluten framework. When foami[...]

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    16 Questions & Answers: Q.  My mixture seems a little dry and crumbly . Do I need to add more water? A.  Some flour tends to absorb or want more moisture/liquid, especially on warm or humid days. Add more water , a drop at a time,?[...]

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    17 Sponge 1 cup self-raising flour , sifted 3 times 4 eggs, separated ²⁄ 3  cup caster sugar 10g butter , melted ¼ cup hot water 1. Preheat oven to moderate (180 o C/160 o C fan-forced). Grease a 20cm round cake pan, dust with flour , shake out[...]

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    18 Cookies and Cream Slice 350g Oreo biscuits, crushed 150g butter , melted 2 teaspoons powdered gelatine ¼ cup warm water 400g cream cheese, softened 300mls cream ½ cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 180g white chocolate, melted 100g dark chocolate, melt[...]

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    19 Recipes continued Biscotti 3 ½ cups plain flour 2 cups caster sugar 5 eggs 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup toasted almonds 1. Preheat oven to moderately hot (200 o C/ 180 o C fan-forced). Grease and line baking trays with baking paper[...]

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    20 Recipes continued T riple Chocolate Cookies Makes: approx. 30 80g butter 1 cup caster sugar 3 eggs 280g dark chocolate, melted 2 cups plain flour ¼ cup cocoa powder ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup milk chocolate chips 1. Preheat oven moderate[...]

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    21 Recipes continued Baked Citrus Cheesecake 250g digestive biscuits, finely crushed 150g butter , melted 500g cream cheese, softened ½ cup caster sugar Juice and rind of two lemons 3 eggs 1. Preheat oven to moderately slow (160 o C/140 o C fan forced). Grease and?[...]

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    22 Apricot Y ogurt Cake 125g butter , softened ½ cup caster sugar 2 eggs 1 ¼ cups plain flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1 ⁄ 3  cup chopped dried apricots 200g apricot yoghurt 400g can apricot halves, drained, sliced 1 ⁄ 3  cup slivered almonds 1. Preheat[...]

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    23 Recipes continued Hazelnut Meringues Makes:10 2 egg whites ½ cup golden caster sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla essence 1 ⁄ 3  cup toasted hazelnuts, peeled, roughly chopped 1. Preheat oven to slow (140 o C/120 o C fan-forced). Line baking trays with baking paper [...]

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    24 Recipes continued Royal Icing 2 egg whites 2 teaspoons lemon juice 3 cups icing sugar , sifted 1. Place egg whites and lemon juice in small bowl. Whip on very high speed (10-12) until soft peaks form. Reduce speed to medium (4-6) and slowly?[...]

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    25 Butter Cake 125g butter , softened 1 teaspoon vanilla essence ¾ cup caster sugar 2 eggs 2 cups self-rising flour ½ cup milk 1. Preheat oven to moderate (180 o C/160 o C fan-forced). Grease and line a 20cm round cake pan with baking paper . 2. Pla[...]

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    26 Upside Down Pineapple Cake 170g butter , softened ¾ cup caster sugar 2 eggs 1 ¼ cups self-raising flour 1 teaspoon baking powder T opping 120g butter , cubed ¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 6 pineapple rings 6 maraschino cherries 1.?[...]

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    27 Recipes continued Cheese Buns 2 teaspoons dried yeast (7g) ¼ cup warm milk ½ teaspoon caster sugar 250g butter , softened 4 cups plain flour 2 egg yolks 200g sour cream ½ cup grated cheddar cheese ½ cup grated parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon sea salt Extra?[...]

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    28 Sour Cream Banana Cake 125g butter , softened 1 cup caster sugar 2 eggs ½ cup sour cream 2 cups self-raising flour ¼ teaspoon baking soda 1 cup mashed banana 1. Preheat oven to moderate (180 o C/160 o C fan-forced). Grease and line a 20cm round cake[...]

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    29 Mini Lemon Meringue Pies Lemon Curd 1 1 ⁄ 3  cups caster sugar ¼ cup lemon zest 8 egg yolks 6 eggs 1 ½ cups lemon juice 160g butter , cubed Sweet Shortcrust Pastry Cases 1 ¾ cups plain flour 80g butter , softened 1 cup icing sugar Pinch of salt 125mls milk 2[...]

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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 address listed below . On receipt of your claim, Sunbeam will seek to resolve your difficulties or , if the applian[...]

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    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 9/11 'Mixmaster' is a registered trademark of Sunbeam Corporation. [...]