Vintage Sunbeam Rotissserie Question

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Would anyone happen to have the cookbook/manual for this unit they'd be willing to scan and send? Of course would cover costs and such, as my MIB unit seems not to have one.

Used the Sunbeam yesterday to roast a chicken (now that warm weather is hear, my gas oven/broiler are down for the duration), and was surprised at how well it turned out. Sunbeam.com only has the manual for the current model, but was able to pick up enough pointers to get the job done. After all it isn't that difficult, but wanted to get the job done right.

Does one always have to use the basket, even when roasting? Love the nice crispy skin when rotisserie chicken is done well, but taking the bird off the unit yesterday left the skin in tatters (parts stuck to the basket). Also there is a small sliver disk, which is not part of modern units, thus cannot figure out what it does.

For a 700w appliance, it roasted a 4lb bird in about an hour. Was a bit over done to my tastes, but then again being the first time I've used such an appliance, was rather generous with timing as to endure a done bird.

Thanks in advance,

L.
 
Yup, that do be mine!

Amazing how much money these units go for, especially MIB. If one had only known would have stocked up back in the day when they were dirt cheap. Next to Farbarware Turbo Convection Ovens, and Wearever Chicken Bucket, the little Sunbeam Rotissiere is one of the most popular vintage cooking appliances.

Easy to see why, especially for summer cooking. Easy to operate, does a decent job, and clean-up is ok. Not a breeze, but still ok.

L.
 
Mine has the operator's book, I'll try to scan it this weekend. My rotisserie has a brass plaque on it that says "Lester Curry, Aylco Master Farmer 1966". I believe it was presented as a gift to a member of an agriculture organization. Mine still has the box, but the unit has been used. It has the utility basket and Shish Kabob attachment. I have not used it yet.
 
Re: Sunbeam Carrousel Rotissery:

Hi! Launderess, if your Model has a large Rod that sits on the center of the Dishe{s}, you place the Silver Disk on the bottom end of the Rod. This helps to hold the item being Cooked from slipping totally into the Dish. You can also put some Vegetables in the Dish to cook, while cooking the Meat. You can also place Hot Dogs on the top Stems of the Basket, to cook in there also, if you wanted too.

Have fun with cooking with the Carrousel Rotissery unit. Mine was originally purchased by my Mother in the Mid-1960's. I've not used it for quite some time, but she did use it quite a lot through the years. It also does cook great Shish-K-Bobs.

Great Cooking and Eating, Steve
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I got one too.

I bought one NIB at an estate sale about a year ago. Box was stapled and unit was absolutely new - but when I plugged it in for the very first time in its life the rotisserie didn't work. Apparently over time a pot-metal gear in the motor became swollen and froze.
Repaired the motor and did a pork roast. Worked ok. Would like to know the tricks as to how to maximize my Carousel Rotisserie experience.
 
Well, one thing can say for any sort of "roasting" is to make sure the food or foods are room temperature. Otherwise you'll spend a good part of the early cooking time taking the chill off.

While I normally like to start my roasting off at a high temperature then lower, since there isn't a temperature control on these units, have to make do with what I have.
 
Rotisserie chicken is the BEST! I still haul out the 1955 Roto-Broil Custom 400 and put a chicken on once in a while and even the white meat comes out juicy. The instructions for my machine come in the form of a thick paperback "Mr. & Mrs. Roto-Broil" cookbook. This is one vintage appliance my partner puts up with because he can't make an argument against it. Our backyard gas grill's rotisserie can't compare to the even radiant heat of the Roto-Broil. Geez, between rotisserie chicken and rhubarb torte, I'm ready for lunch and it's still breakfast time!
 
I have to admit that a vintage Sunbeam Rotisserie is definitely top priority on my wish list. Rich (Perk-o-Prince) recently acquired one and asked me over to the house to give him and Chuck "rotisserie lessons."

My rotisserie collection numbers about five, with my '59 GE Rotisserie oven being my favorite. Also, my early '60's Kenmore is definitely a work horse.

Rotisserie cooking is fun, easy and delicious. If you don't already have one, it is definitely a worthwhile investment.

If anyone has a lead on a vintage Sunbeam rotisserie or has an extra one, let me know.

Ron
 
Ron

Best of luck on your search for a vintage Sunbeam Rotisserie! *LOL*

It seems to be one of those vintage kitchen appliaces that falls into two camps: those that know what they can do and won't part with them; and those that know what they can do and are selling one in hopes for big money! *LOL* Sort of like the Weavever Chicken Bucket, something you couldn't give away back in the day and likely sat sitting in some attic or basement.

L.
 

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