Sunbeam DuraCeramic SK6000
VerifiedMPNs: RC5600SK6000 and SK600023 reviews
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Scary – I didn't even get to use it! Plugged it in for the very first time, and it blew the switch. I had to go to my meterbox to flick it back on. Now too scared to use it.
Works fine – 6100 model. Its fine, I dont know why so many are complaining. Just don't heat it up too high...low to medium is best so be patient. Then the non stick is easier to keep good. Show details · 1
Great little skillet – Yes it does heat up quickly, but that's good. I think as long as you're careful and don't let it overheat, you won't have any trouble. I've had mine for around 12 months, use it every second day for an omelette. So easy to clean. I had a teflon before this, the DuraCeramic is miles better. Love it. Show details
Absolute Waste of Money – The first impressions were great but after a few weeks of use everything started to Stick to it,Not at all Happy with this New Model Dura ceramic SK6000 Fry pan,
Hi Bob41, Firstly can I ask how old is your frypan?. Thanks
Worst electric frypan ever – Works first couple of times and then starts burning in a ring around the pan All heat is is on one ring and heat control cannot be made as control reads wrong. Now cannot be cleaned with soft scourers. Scrap metal Show details
Hi, Firstly can I ask how old is your frypan?. Thanks
Steer clear of this frypan – This frypan is terrible. It’s the hardest one I’ve ever had to clean without using an abrasive thing like steel wool. Where the element is, it just burns hard onto the enamel. Taking it back for a refund Show details
Don't buy this – I wish I'd looked up this product on productreview.com.au before I bought it. It seemed like a good idea at the time. A better skillet frypan. But all the problems reported here in other postings are evident from the first time you use it. I've complained to Sunbeam. They are sympathetic but uninterested. Show details
Do not buy one Buyer beware!!! – Works great for one or two weeks after a month everything sticks to the pan it’s got a brown coating around the element area and everything now sticks to it The heating light does not work stopped working on day one and the temperature gauge you have to keep it on below minimum or otherwise everything burns no I would not recommend buying one the… Read more
only reason I bought one of these is that I could not get the sunbeam classic skillet due to Covid and they were all being sold out I’ve only had this frypan for three months but I have ordered a new classic skillet as my old one was awesome and the only reason I had to replace it was it wore out over years of use as for this thing it’s only been three months and I’m going to throw it in the bin because it’s not worth a pinch of salt Just an absolute waste of money
food sticks, burns and its hard to clean like many many others testify to – I bought this when I ran out of gas. I want to avoid teflon & i was super happy for about a week or two. Then I started to notice a brown ring & assumed that must be where the heating element sits. I read the instructions again thoroughly to make sure I hadn't done anything wrong. It gets harder & harder to clean so I'm giving up on that now and… Read more
just thinking that will form another nonstick layer overtime like you do with old fashioned frypans. The ongoing offers of sunbeam to replace it every 12 months (or les thanks to their warranty) is odd to say the least: are we not trying to step away from a chuck on the tip & replace attitude; aren't we all trying to be more sustainable????And how does it make business sense: if everyone followed your advice you'd only be giving away products down the track & going out of business so you are counting on people NOT following up and just wanting to sound/look good. But you only achieve to look like you don't care about our environment. I've not read anywhere that you acknowledge there is an issue with this product and you are in the process of fixing it up. PLUS: very unhandy for left handed people!!
Same as all the others – I have purchased many Sunbeam skillets over the years and treat them as a throw away product after 12 months use. As I tend to use the skillet almost 7 days a week, they don’t last. This new Ceramic coat is no different. For the first couple of weeks it was great until I cooked red meat. Now the food is sticking every time I use it and it’s getting harder and harder to clean. Another dud but I’m used to that! Show details
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Great little Skillet – Tired of waiting for old electric stove to heat the pan then takes forever for any temperature adjustments so bought this skillet. I have had a Sunbeam skillet in the past and it served me well. This one is the duraceramic and it much better than the old nonstick type. It heats up fast, holds the heat and cooks well. The heat is evenly distributed… Read more
so there are no ‘hot’ spots. It is quite easy to clean and not too heavy to lift in and out of the cupboard. Have been using it for a while now and really can’t find a fault with it. Perfect for one or two people. Highly recommend this skillet. UPDATE 23/02/2022 The last few times I have used this appliance it stopped working and the connector probe has needed jiggling and it went again....for a while. Today it simply stopped working. 15 Months! , just out of warranty of course. I definitely do NOT recommend buying this product and changed my stars to reflect this. UPDATE I did contact Sunbeam and they sent me a replacement skillet so as far as customer service goes, yes that was good.
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Very disappointed – I got this pan as an alternative to using the solid hotplates of my rental stove that was difficult to control, and burnt everything. I agree with other comments on the poor performance of this product. It was fine and very happy with it for first couple of months, then food started to stick and burn around the element, as per photo. This (photo)… Read more
is what I am faced with every time I use it, no matter what temp, oil or food used ... Have always cleaned as per instructions with bicarb but this is how it always is now. As its still under warranty I'll be returning it as it does not perform as advertised and I'm avoiding using it. Wish I had read reviews before purchase.
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Terrible – Terrible product have always used sunbeam but this was a waste of money. First use the food stuck even though i moved it around and was on the right temperature. It has stains and marks that wont come off. Never again Show details
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Highly recommended – This skillet heats up very quickly, it is an attractive design and pleasing finish. It cooks very thoroughly and the food tastes nutritious. I cooked some onions in 2 minutes, so you can't complain. Highly recommended. Show details · 1
This is a great item I love it – I bought this in a for a make shift kitchen as my kitchen is being rennovated. I have used it every day. It cleans beautifully and looks brand new after I clean it. I have made roasts , pancakes, chicken dishes, rice and pasta dishes. I thought it would go in the cupboard when my new kitchen was finished, I am sure it will remain a favourite… Read more · 1
applicance and will be used in my new kitchen. I cant imagine living without now. I am going to try to bake a cake in it next!!!
Disappointing! – I usually buy the Sunbeam classic skillet but I bought the duraceramic version on the understanding that it made things such as potatoes etc. very crisp. Unfortunately, after only a few weeks of use the area where the element is became very brown and everything would stick to it so the crunch on the potatoes would be left on the base of the… Read more
skillet! :-( I had to wait some time to take it back because the store did not have the replacement I wanted but I have now returned the skillet to the store I bought it from and have replaced it with the classic skillet which I have found over the years to stay non-stick and easy to clean for at least 12-18 months of everyday use!
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Two Sunbeam DuraCeramic SK6000 skillets- wanted to love it - twice - and not happy with it twice sadly – I loved the skillet at first - then the first one's lid fell apart and was impossible to get back together - so got replacement with a big p;ush from where I bought it - and now this second one which I've had since January - is burning along the element line - as someone else noted - and it is impossible to clean- have been soaking it and trying… Read more
to make it nice again - but I can't - I am very disappointed - and while I love the idea of it and loved it at first - two in a row being bad is too much. I had an old skillet from many years ago which I can't remember what it was - it was given to me - and I loved it - it was higher on the sides too - and could use it much more than these with the lower sides - but sadly that one died and I guess it would have been from the 80;s type - I just don't know what I am going to get next - I won't buy another one of these at all- though as I am mostly cooking for one I really like skillets ..I have never [psted a review before but with two being faulty in about one year - I felt I should do this one
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sunbeam duraceramic Fp 6000 burns – when we first bought this pan we too loved the ceramic base over teflon however in the last 3 months its burning the food on the element line in the middle of the pan snitzels stroganoff and other foods seems like it's on full heat but dial is only half way..my wife has gone back to the frypan on the stove Show details
Sunbeam DuraCeramic Skillet – At last a frypan that doesn't have Teflon. It's similar to the old skillet but has a really clean white ceramic liner in pan. Non stick and healthier to use and easy to.vlean with a damp cloth. I love this frypan. Small size for single meals, eggs and stir fries. Doesn't retain smells. For the single cook or small living spaces. Perfect. Show details · 2
works well the first 4 month – Was great the first 4 month to cook my eggs, then became sticky even with oil, even if I never burnt anything in it. I just bring it back, BingLee told me the coating isn't covered with the warranty. The duraceramic is not durable like the name suggested it. Will go back to teflon skillet from now. Show details
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Has to be one of the easiest to clean frypans available....for the first seven or so months anyway – Essentially, this is just like any other Sunbeam Skillet Frypan you have ever used. It (mostly) looks the same, cooks the same and the heat control operates the same way. It heats quickly and is a good size for one or two people. The gradient on the outside also is just the right compromise between holding the food in and being able to scoop it… Read more
out (plastic utensils only). It does have, however, one very big difference from any other you may have used..the cooking surface.
Rather than the previous PTFE (Teflon) surface which was a very dark grey/black in appearance, this one now sports an off-white ceramic surface.and does it make a difference. Sunbeam calls it “Dura-Ceramic” along with claims of higher scratch resistance and 4 x greater longevity of the non-stick surface over PTFE.
I must admit I wasn’t initially swayed by Sunbeam’s claims of how non-stick it was. Non-stick surfaces over the years have had a chequered past both in functionality and longevity. However, I did need to buy a new skillet to replace my previous Sunbeam Skillet (which was losing its PTFE coating and had exterior paint peeling) so figured I might as well give this one a go. After using it for over a month now, I can fully attest To Sunbeam’s claims regarding the non-stick nature of the porcelain surface. No matter how messy the cooking gets, you can literally wipe it clean with a paper towel. It really is that good. Assuming there are no “yet to be discovered” health issues with the porcelain surface, I’m additionally happy to be rid of the Teflon surface and its dubious health qualities. The surface, being made of ceramic does feel more resistant to wear and will hopefully last longer than the PTFE surface. It says that it can be placed in the dishwasher but I'm reluctant to do that due to some exposed aluminium on the underside. Aluminium and dishwasher tablets really don't work well together. In any case, there's really no need because of just how easy it is to clean.
UPDATE The above was my initial review. Sorry to say that at now less than two years ownership, the unit is failing miserably (despite following all prescribed care instructions to the letter). Specifically, the non-stick coating has pretty much gone but of much greater concern, the black covering material on the lid is flaking off in pieces and contaminating the food. This means the lid can no longer be used which limits the frypan's use.
If that isn't bad enough, customer support from Sunbeam has been absolutely woeful. After contacting them, I received what appeared to be a boilerplate emailed response saying how they were disappointed that I had not had a good experience but promising to take all feedback on board and that I should reply to that email if I had further concerns. It was very generalised and made no mention of the product or the issues I had mentioned. I responded to this email stating that a frypan should last at least two years and that the example I had was clearly not fit for purpose (as defined under Australian Consumer Law). Their response was to send me exactly the same boilerplate letter again (word for word and from the same person). Clearly, customer support is no longer a priority with Sunbeam and that I find very disappointing.
Love It!!! – It replaced my old Aluminium Skillet which was still working but had started to stick. It's been great. Everything browns beautifully and slides around the pan without a stick. The only thing I have to be careful with is using coconut oil for cooking as if I have it hot this can burn slightly. Just the oil. Not the pan or the meat that's cooking. I bought one for me and a friend on special at Retravision, Absolutely stoked. Show details
Wish I had purchased sooner! – What a fabulous item. I had always looked at these and thought they looked too small. After visiting my sister and using hers I went out and purchased mine. It is so easy to use and nothing sticks to it so cleaning can just be a wipe with a paper towel, though I do still give it a wash. I wholeheartedly recommend this appliance. Show details
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