Sunbeam Pie Magic Questions & Answers

Heating up sounds about right but taking 40 minutes to cook seems too long. We usually pop the pie in and then heat it up. I think you should contact Sunbeam.

The Sunbeam pie maker is non stick, there is no need to add oil.

If that’s so why do instructions say ‘Before using for 1st time plates must be seasoned to protect non stick surfaces’ and then proceeds to tell how to do it but doesn’t clarify if you heat unit first or apply after heating. Confused……

Should come on in around 5 minutes, if it never comes on at all, it is faulty.

Thanks Charlie, does the light turn on “ready” for me to start layering the pastry/filling or for when the pie is cooked and “ready” to turn. I’m guessing ready the first because you said 5 minutes. The little window showing the warm/ready signal also accumulates condensation is that normal?

Yes you can. TIP: put an oiled sheet of baking paper between the top of the quiche and the lid of the piemaker to stop any sticking.

Hi Paula W, Thank you for sharing your experience while using your Sunbeam Pie Magic. We are disappointed to learn about the ready light difficulties you are experiencing. We are happy to help you troubleshoot this matter, please give us a call at 1300 881 861, from 10:00am to 6:00pm - Monday - Friday AEST.

Thank you, Sunbeam Customer Care

Hi Elizabeth, you are not adding enough filling. You need to add enough so that the top of the pie can make contact with the top element of the pie maker. I had the same issue.

Hello Elizabeth, Charlie is spot on! Please add a quarter cup more of filling, this will ensure that the top pastry can touch the top heating elements.

Thank you, Sunbeam Customer Care

Hi Cheryl, I am assuming you are talking about the pie top. You need to be sure you put enough filling in, so that when the pie puffs up the top makes contact with the top element of thevpie maker. If it doesnt, it will not cook properly. Try adding more filling until this works then you will understand the quantity needed for all your pies. I had the same problem

Happy pie making.

Charlie.

Hello Cheryl G, Charlie is spot on! The Sunbeam Pie Magics has extra deep base and top plates, making 4 traditional size pies with maximum filling. So, please try adding more filling to raise the pastry to the top plates ensuring your get perfectly crisp results.

Please also visit our website to download our free pie maker recipes with the original Sunbeam Pie Maker - external link 

Thank you, Sunbeam Customer Care

Hello Patricia, The non-stick coating is PFOS and PFOA free.

Does it contain any other harmful gen x chemicals to be aware of?

A workaround might be to put the base pastry in the pie maker a minute or so after turning it on before it gets to full temperature. Then fill and top as usual. See how that goes.

5 years of constant use Tracey, wow, one might say you got your moneys worth. Might be time to enjoy a new one.

Yeah, I hear you! Didn’t realise it had been 5 years until I got the book out and saw the receipt.

I would not recommend it when cooking pastry. having it preheated helps the base to form a crust early and stop your pastry from being soggy. However, if you are cooking things like omellettes, (yes you can make them on the pie maker, just make sure you dont scratch the nonstick surface when removing them), you could get away with starting from cold, they will just take longer to cook. You probably dont gain anything from starting cold as you could turn it on and let it heat up while you make your omellette mixture.

It is easier to put the pastry in when the pie maker is cold. We have made pies using the pie maker starting from cold and they have turned out fine. Check the online manual, page 10. All the best, :)

Agree. The problem with trying to organise the pastry and the filling is a nightmare for me. Burnt fingers was the result. I always do a cold start now. The only other way I think a reheat of the piemaker would work for "me" is if I get out my pie tins in the back of the cupboard and assemble the pastry in theme and then put in the frig and when ready to cook take out pop in the piemaker and then add the cool/cold filling.

You can join sheets together using a small overlap, the join should disappear when cooked. I have read that some people just cut squares and mould them into the base. You might even consider a pasta machine to run any excess dough through if you find using a hand roller tiresome. You will end up with a sheet that is just wide enough for the pie maker.

Never tried really, but I guess it might just take a bit longer to cook? Maybe just keep an eye on that

Hi Cam, I never pre heat the pie maker & my pies turn out great.

I never had that issue.

Yes, you sure can. I made 2 vanilla slices last week that turned out great.

Hi gregg r, I just looked on the back of mine & it says 1100 - 1200 W, hope this helps

Hi gregg r, The wattage is between 1100-1200 watts. Thanks

Thanks HEAPS

yep, just turn the product over

Hi Lucky27, Yes you can use blind bake marbles & yes we do have replacement cutters the part number is PM46002 & you can find this on big warehouse spares attached external link  Thanks

Hi Kate, There is a wide selection of ready rolled pastry available in your supermarket freezer, such as shortcrust, puff, butter puff and wholemeal pastry. These pastries all give great results and are handy to keep in your freezer. Due to the high fat content in pastry there may be some oil seepage from the pies during the cooking process. This does not affect the quality of the pies. Therefore we recommend using Light Puff Pastry for the top combined with a Light Shortcrust Pastry for the base. For a more buttery taste use butter puff pastry for your pastry top combined with a shortcrust pastry for your base. This combination is ideal for desserts. Homemade pastry can also be used. Hope this helps. Thanks