HOMCOM BM4406-GS User manual

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION
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BREAD MAKER
MODEL: BM4406-GS

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Contents
Important safety instructions............................................................................................................3
Before first use.................................................................................................................................4
Know your Bread Maker ..................................................................................................................5
Control panel buttons, displays & functions.....................................................................................5
Programme descriptions..................................................................................................................7
Environment.....................................................................................................................................8
First time use....................................................................................................................................9
How to make bread..........................................................................................................................9
Special introduction........................................................................................................................10
Cleaning and Maintenance............................................................................................................11
Introduction of bread ingredients...................................................................................................11
Ingredients measurement..............................................................................................................13
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................................14
Disposal..........................................................................................................................................17

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Important safety instructions
The use of any electrical appliance requires the following of basic common sense safety
rules. Primarily there is danger of personal injury and secondly the danger of damage to
property and the appliance.
Location
• Always locate your appliance away from the edge of a worktop.
• Ensure that the appliance is used on a firm, flat surface.
• Do not use outdoors.
Mains lead
• The mains lead should reach from the socket to the base unit without straining the
connections.
• Do not let the mains lead hang over the edge of a worktop where a child could reach it.
• Do not let the lead run across an open space e.g., between a low socket and table.
• Do not let the lead run across a cooker or toaster or other hot area which might damage
the cable.
Your Safety
1) Before using check that the voltage of wall outlet corresponds to that shown on the
rating plate.
2) Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions, or it is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to
manufacturer or the nearest authorized service agent for examination, repair or
electrical or mechanical adjustment.
3) Do not touch hot surfaces.
4) To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or housing in water or
other liquid.
5) Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before
cleaning.
6) Do not let cord hang over edge of table or hot surface.
7) The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
8) Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

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9) Do not touch any moving or spinning parts of the machine when baking.
10) Never switch on the appliance without properly placed bread pan filled with
ingredients.
11) Never beat the bread pan on the top or edge to remove the pan as this may
damage the bread pan.
12) Metal foils or other materials must not be inserted into the bread maker as this can
give rise to the risk of a fire or short circuit.
13) This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons
with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not
play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
14) Never cover the bread maker with a towel or any other material, heat and steam
must be able to escape freely. This is a fire risk.
15) Do not operate the appliance for anything other than its intended use.
16) This appliance has been incorporated with a grounded plug. Please ensure the wall
outlet in your house is well earthed.
17) The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or
separate remote-control system.
18) Do not operate the unit without the bread pan placed in the chamber to avoid
damaging the appliance.
Before first use
Before first use, please take a few minutes to read this instruction book and to find a place to
keep it handy for reference. Please pay particular attention to the safety instructions below:
1) Carefully unpack the bread maker and remove all packaging materials.
2) Remove any dust that may have accumulated during packing.
3) Wipe the baking pan, kneading blade and outside surface of the bread maker with a
clean, damp cloth. Do not use scouring pads or any abrasives on any part of the bread
maker.
4) For first time use oil, butter, or margarine to grease the bread pan and bake empty for
about 10 minutes (select the BAKE program). During this process, the unit may emit
some smoke or vapour, this is normal, and should stop after subsequent uses.
5) Clean once more.
6) Place the kneading blade on the axle in the baking pan.

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Know your Bread Maker
Control panel buttons, displays & functions
(The view screen is subject to change without prior notice.)

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AFTER POWER-UP
As soon as the bread maker is plugged into the power supply, a beep will be heard and
“3:10” appears on the display after a short time. The colon (:) between the “3” and “10” does
not flash constantly. The arrow points to 900g and MEDIUM. This is the default setting.
START/STOP
The button is used for starting and stopping the selected baking program.
To start a program, press the START/STOP button once. A short beep will be heard and the
colon (:) on the LCD will flash, the working light illuminates, and the program starts. Any
other button is inactivated except the START/STOP button after a program has begun. This
feature will help to prevent any unintentional disruption to the operation of program.
To stop the program, press the START/STOP button for approximately two seconds, a beep
will sound, and the working light will be dim. This means the program has been switched off.
PAUSE function
After a programme has started, you can press START/STOP button once to interrupt at any
time. The operation will be paused but the setting will be memorised, the working time will
be flashed on the LCD. Press the START/STOP button again or within 10 minutes without
touching any buttons, and the program will continue.
MENU
Used to set select the different bread making programmes. Each time it is pressed
(accompanied by a short beep) the program will vary. Press the button continuously, the 12
menus will be cycled to show on the LCD display. Select your desired programme (listed on
Page 7).
COLOR
Used to select the colour of your crust from LIGHT, MEDIUM or DARK. Press this button to
select your desired color. This button is not applicable for the Dough and Kneading
programmes.
LOAF
Used to select the Loaf size of the bread. Please note the total operation time may vary with
the different loaf sizes. This button is not applicable for the Quick, Dough, Cake, Kneading
and Bake programmes.
DELAY function
If you do not want the appliance to start working immediately, you can use this button to set
the delay time.
You must decide how long it will be before your bread is ready by pressing the TIME button.
Please note the delay time should include the baking time of program. That is, at the
completion of delay time, there is hot bread ready to be served. At first the program and
degree of browning must be selected, then pressing “TIME” to increase the delay time in
increments of 10 minutes. The maximum delay is 13 hours.
Example: If the time is 8:30p.m, and you would like your bread to be ready at 7am the next
morning, i.e., in 10 hours and 30 minutes. Select your menu, colour, loaf size then press the
“ TIME +” button to add the time until 10:30 appears on the LCD. Then press the

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STOP/START button to activate this delay program. You can see the dot flashed and LCD
will count down to show the remaining time. You will get fresh bread at 7:00 in the morning,
if you do not want to take out the bread immediately, the keeping warm time of 1 hour starts.
Note:
1. This button is not applicable for the Bake programmes.
2. For time delayed baking, do not use any easily perishable ingredients such as eggs, fresh
milk, fruits, onions, etc.
KEEP WARM
Bread can be automatically kept warm for 60 minutes after baking. If you would like to take
the bread out, switch the program off with the START/STOP button.
MEMORY
If the power supply has been interrupted during bread making, the process will be continued
automatically if power is restored within 10 minutes, even without pressing Start/stop button.
If the break time exceeds 10 minutes the memory cannot be kept, and the bread maker must
be restarted. If the dough is no further than the kneading phase when the power is cut off, you
can press the “START/STOP” button again to continue the program from the beginning.
Programme descriptions
1. Basic: kneading, rise and baking normal bread. You may also add ingredients to increase
flavour.
2. French: kneading, rise and baking within a longer rise time. The bread baked in this menu
usually will have a crisper crust and light texture.
3. Wholewheat: kneading, rise and baking of whole wheat bread. It is not advised to use the
delay function as this can produce poor results.
4. Quick: kneading, rise and baking loaf in less timethan Basic bread. However, bread baked
on this setting is usually smaller with a dense texture.
5. Sweet: kneading, rise and baking sweet bread. You may also add ingredients to add
flavour.
6. Dough: kneading and rise, but without baking. Remove the dough and use for making
bread rolls, pizza, steamed bread, etc.
7. Gluten free: kneading, rise and baking gluten free bread. You may also add ingredients to
add flavour.
8. Cake: kneading, rise and baking, rise with soda or baking powder.
9. Sandwich: kneading, rise and baking sandwich. For baking light texture bread with a
thinner crust.
10.Butter milk: for bread made with butter and yogurt.
11.Kneading: kneading flour.
12.Bake: only baking, no kneading and rise. Also used to increase the baking time on selected
settings.

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Environment
The machine may work well in a wide range of temperatures, but there could be a difference
in loaf size between a very warm room and a very cold room. We suggest the room
temperature should be between 15 ℃and 34℃.
WARNING DISPLAY:
1) If the display shows “H HH” after the program has been started, the temperature
inside is high (accompanied by 5 beep sounds. In this case, the program must be
stopped. Open the lid and let the machine cool down for 10 to 20 minutes.
2) If the display shows “L LL”after pressing the START/STOP button (except the
programs BAKE), this means the temperature inside is too low (accompanied by 5
beep sounds), stop sound by pressing the START/STOP button, open the lid and let
the machine rest for 10 to 20 minutes to return to room temperature. Alternatively,
you can select the BAKE program to increase the temperature inside the chamber
rapidly.
NOTE: The temperature in bread maker is lower than room temperature if
placing bread maker in cooler place (such as air conditioning room, cold storage)
after a period of time and then move it to normal room temperature immediately to
make bread．
3) If the display shows “Err” after you have pressed START/STOP, the temperature
sensor is disconnected please check the sensor carefully by Authorized expert.

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First time use
1) Please check if all parts and accessories are complete and free of damage.
2) Clean all the parts according to the latter section “Cleaning and Maintenance”.
3) set the bread maker in baking mode and bake empty for about 10 minutes. After
cooling it down clean once more.
4) Dry all parts thoroughly and assemble them, so the appliance is ready for use.
How to make bread
1) Place the pan in position and turn it clockwise until it clicks into the correct position.
Insert the kneading blade onto the drive shaft. It is recommended to fill holes with
heat-resisting margarine prior to placing the kneaders, this stops the dough from
sticking below the kneader, making it easy to remove from the baked bread load.
2) Place ingredients into the bread pan. Please keep to the order mentioned in the
recipe. Usually, the water or liquid substance should be placed firstly, then add
sugar, salt, and flour. Always add yeast or baking powder as the last ingredient.
Note: the maximum quantities of the flour and yeast which may be used refer to the
recipe.
3) With your finger make a small indentation on one side of the flour. Add yeast into the
indentation.
4) Ensure it does not come into contact with the liquid ingredients or salt.
5) Close the lid gently and plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
6) Press the Menu button until your desired program is selected.
7) Press the COLOR button to select the desired crust colour.
8) Press the LOAF button to select the desired size.
Yeast or soda
Drying redients
Water or liquid

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9) Set the delay time by pressing TIME button. This step may be skipped if you want the
bread maker to start working immediately.
10) Press the START/STOP button to start working, the working light will be illuminated.
11)For the program of Basic, French, Whole wheat, Sweet, Gluten free, Sandwich and
Buttermilk, 10 beep sound will be heard during operation. This is to prompt you to
add ingredients. Open the lid and put in some ingredients. It is possible that steam
will escape through the vent slits in the lid during baking, this is normal.
12) Once the process has been completed, 10 beeps sound will be heard, and the
working light will extinguish. You can press START/STOP button for approx. 2
seconds to stop the process and take out the bread. Open the Lid and while using
oven mitts, firmly grasp the bread pan handle. Turn the pan anti-clockwise and gently
pull the pan straight up and out of the machine.
13)Use non-stick spatula to gently loosen the sides of the bread from the pan.
14) Caution: The Bread pan and bread may be extremely hot! Always handle with
care and use oven mitts.
15)Turn bread pan upside down onto a clean cooking surface and gently shake until
bread falls out onto rack.
16)Remove the bread carefully from the pan and cool for about 20 minutes before
slicing.
17) If you are out of the room or have not pressed START/STOP button at the end of
operation, the bread will be kept warm automatically for 1 hour, if you would like to
take the bread out, switch the program off with the START/STOP button.
18)When not in use or a programme has finished, unplug the power cord.
Note: Before slicing the loaf, use the hook to remove the kneading blade
hidden on the bottom of loaf. The loaf is hot, never use hand to remove the
kneading blade.
Special introduction
For Quick breads
Quick breads are made with baking powder and baking soda which are activated by moisture
and heat. For perfect quick breads, it is suggested that all liquids be placed in the bottom of
the bread pan, dry ingredients on top. During the initial mixing of quick bread batters and dry
ingredients may collect in the corners of the pan, it may be necessary to help the machine mix
to avoid flour lumps. If so, use a rubber spatula.

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Cleaning and Maintenance
Disconnect the machine from the power and let it cool down completely prior to cleaning.
1) Bread pan: Wipe the inside and outside with a damp cloth. Do not use any sharp or
abrasive agents to avoid damaging the non-stick coating. The pan must be dried
completely prior to installing.
2) Kneading blade: If the kneading bar is difficult to remove from the axle, in such an
event fill the Container with warm water and allow it to soak for approximately 30
minutes. The kneader can then be easily removed for cleaning. Also wipe the blade
carefully with a damp cotton cloth.
3) Lid and window: clean the lid inside and outside with a slightly damp cloth.
4) Housing: gently wipe the outer surface of housing with a wet cloth. Do not use any
abrasive cleaner to clean as this would degrade the high polish of the surface. Never
immerse the housing into water for cleaning.
5) Before the bread maker is packed away for storage, ensure that it has completely
cooled down, is clean and dry, and put the spoon and the kneading blade in the
drawer, and close the lid.
Introduction of bread ingredients
1) Bread flour - Bread flour has a high gluten content (it is also called high-gluten flour
which contains high protein), it has good elasticity and can keep the size of the bread
from collapsing after rise. As the gluten content is higher than the common flour, so
it can be used for making bread with large size and better inner fibre. Bread flour is
the most important ingredient of making bread.
2) Plain flour - Flour that contains no baking powder, it is suitable for making quick
bread.
3) Wholewheat flour - Wholewheat flour is ground from grain. It contains wheat skin
and gluten. Whole-wheat flour is heavier and more nutrient than common flour. The
bread made by whole-wheat flour is generally small in size. Many recipes usually
combine the wholewheat flour or bread flour to achieve the best result.
4) Black wheat flour - Black wheat flour, also called “rough flour”, it is a kind of high
fibre flour, and it is similar with wholewheat flour. To obtain the large size after rising,
it must be used in combination with high proportion of bread flour.
5) Self-rising flour - A type of flour that contains baking powder, it is used for making
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6) Corn flour and oatmeal flour - Corn flour and oatmeal flour are ground from corn
and oatmeal separately. They are the additive ingredients of making rough bread,
which are used for enhancing the flavour and texture.
7) Sugar - Sugar is an important ingredient for colour and flavour of breads. It is also a
nourishment for the yeast in the fermentation process. White sugar is largely used.
Brown sugar, powder sugar or cotton sugar may be called by special requirement.
8) Yeast - After yeasting process, the yeast will produce carbon dioxide. The carbon
dioxide will expand the bread and make the inner fibre soft. However, yeast fast
breeding needs carbohydrate in sugar and flour as nourishment.
1 tsp. active dry yeast = 3/4 tsp. instant yeast
1.5 tsp. active dry yeast = 1 tsp. instant yeast
2 tsp. active dry yeast = 1⅟2tsp. instant yeast
Yeast must be stored in the refrigerator, as the fungus in it will be killed at high
temperature, before using, check the production date and storage life of your yeast.
Store it back to the refrigerator as soon as possible after each use. Usually, the
failure of bread rising is caused by the bad yeast. The following test can be used to
determine whether your yeast is fresh or inactive:
(1) Pour 1/2 cup warm water (45-500C) into a measuring cup.
(2) Stir 1 tsp. of white sugar into the cup and stir, then sprinkle 2 tsp. yeast over
the water.
(3) Place the measuring cup in a warm place for about 10min. Do not stir the
water.
(4) The mixture should froth and produce a strong yeast aroma and rise to the 1
cup level. If this does not occur, discard the mixture, and start again with
another packet of dried yeast.
9) Salt - Salt is necessary to improve bread flavour and crust colour. But salt can also
limit the growth of yeast. Never use too much salt in a recipe, but the loaf would be
larger if without salt.
10) Eggs - Eggs can improve bread texture, make the bread richer and larger in size, the
egg must be peeled and stirred evenly.
11) Grease, butter, and vegetable oil - Grease can make bread soft and delay storage
life. Butter should be melted or chopped to small particles before using.
12) Baking powder - Baking powder is used as a rising agent in cakes. As it does not
need rise time, and it can produce the air, the air will form bubble to soften the
texture of bread utilising chemical principle.

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13) Bicarbonate of Soda - It is similar to baking powder and can also be used in
combination with baking powder.
14) Water and other liquid - Water is essential ingredient for making bread. For best
results, the water temperature should be between 200C and 250C. The water may be
replaced with fresh milk or water mixed with 2% milk powder, which may enhance
bread flavour and improve crust colour. Some recipes may call for juice for the
purpose of enhancing bread flavour, e.g., apple juice, orange juice, lemon juice etc.
Ingredients measurement
One of important step for making good bread is proper amount of ingredients. We recommend
using the measuring cup and measuring spoon provided, for accurate measurements,
otherwise the bread will be largely influenced.
1. Weighing liquid ingredients
Water, fresh milk, or milk powder solution should be measured with measuring cups.
Observe the level of the measuring cup with your eyes horizontally. When you measure
cooking oil or other ingredients, clean the measuring cup thoroughly without any other
ingredients.
2. Dry measurements
Dry ingredients must be measured by gently spooning the ingredients into the measuring
cup and then once filled, levelling off with a knife. Scooping or tapping a measuring cup with
more than is required could affect the balance of the recipe. When measuring small amounts
of dry ingredients, the measuring spoon must be used. Measurements must be level, not
heaped as this small difference could throw out the critical balance of the recipe. DO NOT
USE NORMAL KITCHEN TEASPOONS OR TABLESPOONS.
3. Adding sequence
The sequence of adding ingredients should be followed strictly. The sequence is: liquid
ingredient, eggs, salt, and milk powder etc. When adding the ingredients, the flour should not
be wetted by the liquid ingredients completely. The yeast can only be placed on the dry flour
and should not come in contact with the salt. When you use the delay function for a long
time, never add the perishable ingredients such as eggs, fruit ingredient.

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Troubleshooting
Q&AonBreadmaker
Problem Cause Solution
Smoke comes out of
the baking
compartment or of the
vents
The ingredients stick to
the baking compartment or
on the outside of the
baking pan
Pull out the plug and clean the
outside of the baking pan or the
baking compartment.
The bread goes down
in the middle and is
moist on the bottom
The bread is left too long
in the pan after baking and
warming.
Take the bread out of the baking pan
before the warming function is over.
It is difficult to take the
bread out of the
baking pan.
The bottom of the loaf is
stuck to the kneading
blade
Clean the kneading blade and shafts
after the baking. If necessary, fill the
baking pan with warm water for 30
minutes, then the kneading blade
can be easily removed and cleaned.
The ingredients are
not mixed, or the
bread is not baked
correctly
Incorrect program setting Check the selected menu and the
other settings.
The START/STOP button
was touched while the
machine was working
Do not use the ingredients and start
over again
The lid opened several
times while the machine
was working
Never open the lid frequently,
otherwise it is necessary, such as
add ingredients. And make sure that
lid was closed well after being
opened.
Long blackout while the
machine was working Do not use the ingredients and start over again.
The rotation of the
kneading blade is blocked
Check that the kneading blade is
blocked by grains, etc. Pull out the
baking pan and check whether the
drivers turn. If this is not the case,
send the appliance to the customer
service.
The appliance does
not start. The display
shows HHH
The appliance is still hot
after the previous baking
procedure
Pull out the plug, take out the baking
pan and leave it to cool at room
temperature. then insert the plug and
start again.

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Errorwiththeendresults
Problem Cause Solution
(refer to list
below)
The bread rises too
fast too much yeast, too much flour, not enough salt a/b
or several of these causes
The bread does not
rise at all or not
enough
No yeast at all or too little a/b
old or stale yeast e
liquid too hot c
the yeast has come into contact with the liquid d
wrong flour type or stale flour e
too much or not enough liquid a/b/g
not enough sugar a/b
The dough rises too
much and spills over
the baking pan
If the water is too soft the yeast ferments more f
too much milk affects the fermentation of the
yeast c
The bread sinks in the
middle The dough volume is larger than the pan and the bread goes down. a/f
The fermentation is too short or too fast owing to
the excessive temperature of the water or the
baking chamber or to the excessive moistness
c/h/i
Heavy, lumpy
structure too much flour or not enough liquid a/b/g
not enough yeast or sugar a/b
too much fruit, wholemeal or of one of the other
ingredients B
old or stale flour, warm liquids make the dough
rise too quickly and loaf fall in before baking e
no salt or not enough sugar
too much liquid
The bread is not
baked in the centre too much or not enough liquid a/b/g
too much humidity h
recipes with moist ingredients, e.g., yogurt g

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Error with the end results continued
Open or coarse
structure or too many
holes
too much water g
no salt b
great humidity, water too hot h/i
too much liquid c
Mushroom-like,
unbaked surface bread volume too big for the pan a/f
too much flour, especially for white bread f
too much yeast or not enough salt a/b
too much sugar a/b
sweet ingredients besides the sugar b
The slices are uneven
or there are clumps in
the middle
bread not cooled enough (the vapor has not
escaped) j
Flour deposits on the
bread crust the flour was not worked well on the sides during the kneading g/i
a) Measure the ingredients correctly.
b) Adjust the ingredient doses and check that all the ingredients have been added.
c) Use anotherliquidorleaveit to cool at room temperature. add the ingredients specified
in the recipe in the right order, make a small ditch in the middle of the flour and put in
the crumbled yeast or the dry yeast, avoid letting the yeast and the liquid come into
direct contact.
d) Use only fresh and correctly stored ingredients.。
e) Reduce the total amount ofthe ingredients,do notuse more than the specified amount
of flour. reduce all the ingredients by 1/3.
f) Correct the amount of liquid. if ingredients containing water are used, the dose of the
liquid to be added must be duly reduced.
g) In case of every humid weather remove 1-2 tablespoons of water.
h) In case of warm weather do not use the timing function. Use cold liquids.
i) Take the bread out of the pan immediately after baking and leave it on the grid to cool
for at least 15 minutes before cutting it.
j) Reduce the amount of yeast or of all the ingredient doses by 1/4.
k) Never grease the pan!
l) Add a tablespoon of wheat gluten to the dough.

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Disposal
Environment friendly disposal
You can help protect the environment!
Please remember to respect the local regulations: hand in the non-
working electrical equipment to an appropriate waste disposal centre.