Goodmans GHB174 User manual

Goodmans GHB174
Breadmaker
User guide

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Power source
You should only plug your breakmaker into a
230V to 240V AC, 50Hz supply.
Using your breadmaker
• The breadmaker is for household use only
and must not be used outside.
• Do not immerse the electrical cord, plug
or the breadmaker in water or other liquid.
• Use the breadmaker only on heat-resistant
surfaces.
• Make sure the breadmaker is not exposed
to direct sunlight.
• When in use, at least 2 inches clearance
must be provided on all sides of the
breadmaker.
• Do not use the breadmaker near a source
of heat or on an unstable surface.
• Close supervision is necessary when used
near children.
• Do not cover the breadmaker when in use.
• Do not open the lid during operation.
• Unplug the breadmaker when not in use
and allow to cool before handling or
cleaning any parts.
• Do no use attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not dent or damage the bread pan. The
breadmaker will not operate properly if
damaged.
• Do not use the breadmaker with a
damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance has malfunctioned or has been
damaged. Return to the nearest
authorised service centre for repair.
Servicing
• There are no user serviceable parts in your
breadmaker.
• Consult your dealer if you are ever in
doubt about the installation, operation or
safety of your breadmaker.
Electrical information
Make sure that the voltage of your electricity
supply is the same as that indicated on the
rating plate. This appliance may be fitted with
a non-rewireable plug. If you need to change
the fuse in a non-rewireable plug, the fuse
cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover is lost
or damaged, the plug must not be used until a
replacement is obtained (available from the
appliance manufacturer). It is important that
the colour of the replacement fuse cover
corresponds with the colour marking on the
base of the plug.
If the plug has to be changed because it is not
suitable for your socket, or becomes damaged,
it should be removed and an appropriate plug
fitted following the wiring instructions below.
The plug removed must be disposed of safely
as insertion into a mains socket is likely to
cause an electrical hazard.
If a 13 Amp (BS1363) plug is used, a 13 Amp
fuse (BS1362) must be fitted, or if any other
type of plug is used a 13 Amp fuse must be
fitted, either in the plug, adaptor or on the
distribution board.
Important: This appliance must be
earthed
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead
of this appliance may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals
in your plug, proceed as follows:-
• The blue wire must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
• The brown wire must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
• The green/yellow
wire must be
connected to the
terminal marked
with the letter E
or coloured
green.
Safety instructions
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Read all the safety instructions before first use of your Breadmaker GHB174.

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Lid handle
Viewing
window
Lid
Viewing
window
Vent
Bread pan
(installed
in case)
Control
panel
Body
Kneading
blade
Wire
handle
Bread pan
Rotating
shaft

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Operation
indicator
Timer
indicator
Arrow buttons
Select button Stop/Reset
button
Bread colour
button
Start button
Measuring
cup
Measure
Display
window
Menu
programs
Complete
indicator
Control panel

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Getting started
Remove your Goodmans GHB174
carefully from the box. You may
wish to store the packaging for
future use.
In the box
Inside your breadmaker package you should
have:
• Breadmaker (including bread pan and
kneading blade)
• Measuring cup
• Measure
• User guide
• Recipe book
Read these instructions before use.
Cleaning
Before using your breadmaker for the first
time, wash the inside of the bread pan and the
kneading blade with hot, soapy water; rinse
and dry thoroughly. Using a damp cloth or
sponge, wipe the exterior of the bread pan,
the inside of the lid and the exterior of the
breadmaker.
Also wash the measure and measuring cup
with hot, soapy water; rinse and dry
thoroughly.
Measuring the
ingredients
Use only fresh ingredients. Check the expiry
dates, yeast that has expired will produce
unsatisfactory results. Measure ingredients
accurately, using a measuring cup.
A measure and measuring cup are provided to
measure the flour ingredients properly. For
best results, all ingredients (except liquids)
should be at room temperature.
Switching on
Mains power
Connect the 3-pin mains plug into the mains
socket and switch on.
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When not in use, disconnect the 3-pin plug
from the mains power supply.
Auto-lock feature
This unit has an auto-lock feature which stops
all buttons except the STOP/RESET button
from working whilst the unit is in operation.

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Baking a loaf of bread
To bake a loaf of bread using one of the
standard settings.
Open the lid and remove the bread pan by
holding both sides of the handle and turning
anti-clockwise.
Remove any crumbs that may be on the drive
shaft. Position the kneading blade on the drive
shaft as shown. If the blade is not securely
positioned, the ingredients will not be mixed
or kneaded properly.
Using the breadmaker
Place all ingredients in the bread pan (refer to
the breadmaker recipe book). Make sure you
do not leave out any ingredients.
All ingredients should be at room temperature
(70-80°F/21-27°C).
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When the room temperature is under 65°F/
18°C, use lukewarm water (about 100-110°F/
38-43°C) to assist the yeast fermentation.
Yeast
Ingredients
Water

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Always place the ingredients into the bread
pan in the order listed in the recipe.
Always measure and add the water or other
liquids, first, except where otherwise directed.
Then add salt, flour and other dry ingredients,
except the yeast.
Add the yeast last to keep it dormant. It is
very important to keep the yeast dry and away
from the salt, especially when using the timer.
When using the timer, (see ‘Using the timer’),
make a small ‘well’ in the mound of flour to
pour the dry yeast into.
Do not let the yeast come into contact with
the salt or water prior to mixing. Contact
with the salt or water will adversely affect the
yeast resulting in the dough not rising
properly.
(The water will activate the yeast before the
ingredients are properly mixed and kneaded).
Wipe water or other spills from the outside of
the bread pan.
Place the bread pan in the breadmaker. To
lock the bread pan in position, turn the bread
pan clockwise. Make sure the bread pan has
been locked securely in the breadmaker to
ensure proper mixing and kneading.
Close the lid slowly.
Plug the unit into the mains socket and
switch on at the socket.
To select the required setting, press
the Select button. Each time the
button is pressed you will hear a
beep and the number of settings will
advance through the list.
The following settings are available and
appear in the breadmaker recipe book (see
Programme at the bottom of each page).

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Setting Programme
1 BASIC normal
2 BASIC mix
3 BASIC rapid
4 BASIC dough
5 WHOLEWHEAT normal
6 WHOLEWHEAT mix
7 WHOLEWHEAT rapid
8 WHOLEWHEAT dough
9 QUICK normal
10 QUICK dough
Select the colour of bread required
(Dark or Light) using the Bread
colour button.
Press the Start button.
The read-out on the display will
begin counting down.
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If you are using setting ‘9’ you will
need to press the Start button twice.
The consistency of the dough can be checked
by stopping the breadmaker while it is mixing
(in the first 7 minutes). Dough should appear
pliable and elastic. If too dry, add water one
tablespoon at a time. If dough is too moist,
add flour.
The beeper will sound to indicate when the
bread is baked.
Important
Steam may escape when the lid is opened.
Use oven gloves to open the lid to avoid
burns.
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The breadmaker has a 1 hour warm
function. If you do not open the lid
or press the Stop/Reset button
after baking, the bread will remain
warm for up to 1hour. Remove the
bread from the bread pan as soon as
possible after the 1 hour period, if
left in the bread pan the crust will
become soggy.
When the beeping stops, press the
Stop/Reset button and carefully
open the lid of the breadmaker.
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For the Stop/Reset button to
activate, hold down the Stop/Reset
button for a full 2 to 3 seconds.
Remove the bread pan using oven gloves, lift
the handle and grasp with both hands. Turn
the bread pan anti-clockwise to “unlock” and
lift the bread pan out of the breadmaker.

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Place the bread pan on a heat-proof surface.
Important
The bread pan, kneading blade, drive shaft
and bread will be very hot.
Using oven gloves turn the bread pan upside
down and gently shake it to release the bread.
Place the bread on a wire rack to allow the
steam to escape and the bread to cool.
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If the bread cannot be easily removed, using
an oven glove, turn the drive shaft on the
bottom of the bread pan in both directions to
loosen the bread.
If the kneading blade comes out with the
bread, use a plastic or wooden utensil to
remove it from the bread.

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Using the timer
The breadmaker is equipped with a timer to
enable baking to start at a predetermined
time. To use the timer, follow the instructions
‘To bake a loaf of bread using one of the
standard settings’ upto and including Step 5.
Set the timer as follows:
Press Sto select the time (in hours and
minutes) until the bread will be required. The
time advances in 1-minute increments. If you
hold down either button, the numbers
advance quickly. If you go past the desired
hours and minutes, simply press Tto go
backwards in 1-minute increments.
Example:
If the time is now 8:00 PM and you
want the bread to be ready at 7.00
AM, that is 11 hours from now, press
Suntil 11:00 appears on the
display, and then press the Start
button.
Press the Start button. The timer
indicator on the panel will light up
and the time will begin counting
down. The breadmaker will
automatically start mixing at
precisely the right moment and you
will have hot, baked bread at the
selected time.
If you forget to press the Start
button, the timer will not work.
Important
Do not use fresh milk, eggs or fruit and
vegetable purees when using the timer as they
could spoil.
Always add carefully-measured ingredients in
the correct sequence: liquids, salt, dry
ingredients and yeast. The yeast must always
be kept away from the liquid and the salt
when using the timer.
If you are using the breadmaker in hot or
humid weather with a preset time greater
than 2 hours, there is a danger of the bread
rising too quickly. To prevent this, reduce the
liquid by one or two tablespoons, increase the
salt 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoons and reduce the
sugar by up to a 1/2.

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Kneading blade
Wash the kneading blade with a soft cloth or
sponge, and let dry. If necessary, immerse in
water for a while and clean with a soft
toothbrush. Dry thoroughly. The kneading
blade should be removed and cleaned after
use. If you cannot remove the blade, fill the
bread pan with hot soapy water until the
kneading blade is covered and leave until the
water cools then try again.
Storing
Ensure the breadmaker is completely cooled
before storing.
All removable parts should be thoroughly
cleaned and dried.
Store the breadmaker with the lid closed.
Caring for your
breadmaker
Important
Before you do any of the following, make
sure the breakmaker is unplugged from the
mains supply.
Cleaning
Bread pan
Wipe the bread pan with a damp cloth, then
dry thoroughly.
Important
To prevent damage to the non-stick coating
of the bread pan do not use metal utensils.
Avoid using any cleaning agent other than
washing up liquid.
Do not use steel wool or other abrasive
materials.
Do not wash the removable parts in the
dishwasher.
Do not immerse the bread pan in water.
Shaft
Wipe the shaft with a soft cloth or sponge to
prevent damage to the seal packing.
Allow to dry before storing the bread pan
inside the breadmaker.
Exterior
Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth.
Do not immerse in water or splash with water.
Interior
After use, allow to cool and wipe out any
crumbs or flour from the interior with a damp
cloth. A damp, small soft brush may also be
used.

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The breadmaker does not work
Make sure it is plugged into the mains supply
and switched on.
Problems you may encounter
while making bread
Dough does not rise enough
• Liquids are too hot (above 105°F/40°C).
• Inactive yeast or not enough yeast.
• Ingredients are too cold.
• Too much salt.
Bread flops over sides of bread pan
• Too much dough.
• Bread has over risen (reduce amount of
yeast slightly).
• Not enough sugar.
Crust pale in colour
• Not enough sugar.
Bread does not keep well
• The bread should last up to 5 days if
stored in the refrigerator.
Loaves spread out or lose shape
instead of rising
• Dough too soft.
Bread falls during bake cycle
• Bread over risen (reduce amount of yeast
slightly).
Bread has coarse texture; crumbly
• Bread over risen (reduce amount of yeast
slightly).
Bread has unusual aroma
• Stale ingredients used.
• Too much yeast.
Help and advice
Sticky bread which slices unevenly
• Always use a serrated bread knife.
• Allow bread to cool longer before slicing.
Bread shape and height varies in each
use
• Ensure accurate measurement of
ingredients.
• Room temperature and length of the timer
cycle not constant.
The kneading blade comes out with
the bread
• This is not a fault as the kneading blade is
detachable. Use a non-metallic utensil to
remove it.
Caution
The kneading blade will be hot.
The bread has a floured corner
• Sometimes flour in the corner of the bread
pan may not have been completely
kneaded into the dough. Scrape it off with
a knife.
If the breadmaker still does not work properly
refer to your authorised service agent.

Guarantee
Technical specifications
Power source .................................... 230V AC 50 Hz
Power consumption ........................... 600w Max
Dimensions ........................................ 350 x 280 x 230mm
Net weight ........................................ 6.1Kg
This Goodmans product is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of original purchase. If
any defect arises due to faulty materials or workmanship, the unit will either be replaced, a
refund given or repaired free of charge (where possible) during this period, by the dealer from
whom you purchased the unit.
The guarantee is subject to the following provisions:
•The guarantee is only valid within the boundaries of the country of purchase.
•The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance with the instructions
contained in this manual.
•It must be used soley for domestic purposes.
•The guarantee will be rendered invalid if the product is re-sold or has been damaged by
inexpert repair.
•The manufacturer disclaims any liability for incidental or consequential damages.
•The guarantee is in addition to, and does not diminish, your statutory or legal rights.

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without prior notice.
© 2001 Goodmans PLC
Issue 1 Jul 01