homechoice HCBM-02D User manual

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Colston Bread Maker
instruction manual
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Thank you for purchasing the Colston Bread Maker. Please read through this manual
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Guarantee
This homechoice appliance carries a 12-month guarantee against mechanical and
electrical failure. The guarantee starts from your invoice date and is valid for a full year.
On delivery of this appliance, it is imperative to ensure that all necessary features/
accessories are included. If anything is missing or faulty, it must be reported immediately
and returned within 14 days of receipt.
Important:
Please ensure that you:
1 Keep the original packaging
2 Keep your original invoice (as well as a copy)
3 Keep this guarantee
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to call us on
0861 466324. If the device is faulty and still within its warrantee period, please SMS
‘RETURN’ to 072 595 6743 and we will call you back. Or contact on of our agents on 0861
466 324 (South Africa) or [phone] (outside of South Africa).
Please note:
This guarantee does not apply where the product has been damaged, eitherdeliberately
or by accident, misused, altered or tampered with by any unauthorised person.
This guarantee does not apply if the product is put to commercial use or is
insect infested.

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Colston Bread Maker
HCBM-02D
Specications
Power Supply Power Consumption
230VAC~50Hz 850 Watt
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Part Names
1Bread Maker Lid 6Housing
2Viewing Window 7Kneading Paddle Remover
32 Kneading Paddles 8Measuring Cup
4Baking Mould 9Measuring Spoon
5Control Panel
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3
2
4
5
6
7
8
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Important safety instructions
When using your bread maker, basic safety precautions should always be followed:
• Check the Bread Maker for transport damage after unpacking. If damaged,
contact your supplier.
• Place the Bread Maker on a dry, flat and heat-resistant surface.
• Do not place the Bread Maker near gas burners, electric ovens or other
heat sources.
• Do not place the Bread Maker near any inflammable materials, explosive
and/or self-igniting gases.
• Make certain that the ventilation slits of the Bread Maker are not covered.
• Before plugging in the Bread Maker, check whether the electricity type and
mains voltage match the information on the type plate.
• Do not pull/drag/draw the power cord over sharp edges or close to hot
surfaces or objects. This may damage the insulation of the power cord.
• To prevent anyone from tripping over the Bread Maker, it is provided with a
short power cord.
• If you plan to use an extension cable, make sure that the maximum
permissible power rating of the cable corresponds with that of the
Bread Maker.
• Place the extension cable in such a way so as to prevent anyone from
tripping over it or pulling it accidentally.
During Operation
• Check the condition of the power cord and plug frequently.
If the power cord of this Bread Maker is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s customer service or a similarly
qualified person to avoid associated dangers.
• Children should not use this device.
• This Bread Maker complies with the normal safety regulations. Inspection,
repair and technical maintenance may only be performed by a
qualified specialist.
• Do not place any objects on the Bread Maker and do not cover it during
use/operation. This is a Fire Hazard!
• Caution! The Bread Maker becomes hot when in use. Only touch the
handles and touch buttons of the Bread Maker. If necessary, use a kitchen
cloth.
• Before taking out the accessories or inserting them, allow the Bread Maker
to cool down and unplug the power cord.
• Do not move the Bread Maker if there are hot ingredients or liquids in the
baking mould.
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• Avoid contact with the rotating kneading paddles during operation. This is
an Injury Hazard!
• When you want to stop the Bread Maker, use the On/Off button, then
remove the power plug from the wall socket to disconnect the Bread Maker
from the power supply. Do not pull on the cable but pull out the plug from
the socket.
• When not in use, or before cleaning the Bread Maker, unplug the power
cord as a safety measure.
• Do not use the Bread Maker for storing foods or utensils.
Proper Use
• Only use your Bread Maker for baking bread in a household environment.
Do not use the Bread Maker for drying foodstuffs or other objects.
• Do not use the Bread Maker outdoors.
• Only use accessories recommended by the manufacturer. Accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause damage to the
Bread Maker.
Initial Cleaning
Wipe the baking mould, kneading paddle and outer surface of the Bread Maker
with a clean, damp cloth before putting it into operation. Do not use any
abrasive scrubbers or cleaning powders. Remove the protective film on the
control panel.
Properties
• You can use the automatic Bread Maker to bake according to your taste.
• You can choose from 12 different baking programmes.
• You can use ready-to-use baking mixtures.
• You can knead noodle dough or roll dough or make jam.
• With the “gluten-free” baking programme, you can successfully make
gluten-free baking mixtures and recipes with gluten-free flours, such as
corn flour, buckwheat flour and potato flour.

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Control Panel
A
B
C
D
E
F
A. Display
1. Display for selection of the weight (750g, 1000g, 1250g)
2. The remaining baking time in minutes and the programmed time
3. The selected degree of browning (Medium→Dark→Rapid→Lower)
4. The selected programme number
5. The programme processing sequence
B. Menu
Load the desired baking programme. The programme number and the
corresponding baking time will appear on the display.
C. Loaf Size
Select the gross weight (750g, 1000g, 1250g). Press the button enough times until the
marking appears beneath the desired weight.
Note:
The default setting upon activation of the Bread Maker is 1250g. The programme 6, 7,
11 and 12 cannot adjust the loaf size.
D. Delay Timer
Time-delayed baking.
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E. Color
• Select the degree of browning (Medium→Dark→Rapid→Lower).
• Press the button of ‘Colour’ enough times until a marking appears above
the desired degree of browning.
• The baking time changes depending on the selected level of browning.
• For baking programmes 1 - 4 you can activate rapid mode by pressing the
button until the triangle → indicates the rapid programme.
The programme 6, 7, and 11 cannot select the color setting.
F. Start/Stop
To start and stop the operation or to delete a set timer.
• To interrupt operation, briefly press the Start/Stop button, until an acoustic
signal is heard and the time flashes on the display.
• By pressing the Start/Stop button again operation can be resumed.
• If you do not press the Start/Stop manually, the machine will resume to
process the programme automatically after 10 minutes.
• To finish the operation and delete the settings, press the Start/Stop button
for 3 seconds until one long acoustic signal is audible.
Note
Do not press the Start/Stop button if you only want to check the progress/state of
your bread.
Memory Function
• When switched on again after a power failure of up to approximately 10
minutes, the programme will continue from the same point when it
stopped working.
• This does not apply, however, when you cancel/terminate the baking
process by pressing the Start/Stop button for 3 seconds.
Window
You can check the baking process through the window
Baking Programmes
• You select the desired programme by pressing the button menu.
• The corresponding programme number is shown on the display.
• The baking time depends on the selected Programme combinations.
• See chapter “Programme Sequence”.

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Baking Programme 1: Basic
• For white and mixed breads mainly consisting of wheat flour or rye flour.
• The bread has a compact consistency.
• You can adjust the degree of browning of the bread via the button ‘Colour’.
Baking Programme 2: French
• For light breads made from fine flour.
• Normally the bread is fluffy and has a crispy crust.
• This is not suitable for baking recipes requiring butter, margarine or milk.
Baking Programme 3: Wholewheat
• For breads with heavy varieties of flour that require a longer phase of
kneading and rising (for example, wholewheat flour and rye flour).
• The bread will be more compact and heavier.
Baking Programme 4: Sweet
• For breads with additives such as fruit juices, grated coconut, raisins, dried
fruits, chocolate or added sugar.
• Due to a longer phase of rising the bread will be light and airy.
Baking Programme 5: Super Rapid
• Kneading, rising and baking in a very fast way.
• The baked bread is the most rough among all bread menus.
Baking Programme 6: Dough
• For preparing the yeast dough for buns, pizza or plaited dough.
• In this programme no baking is done.
Baking Programme 7: Pasta Dough
• For preparing noodle dough.
• In this programme no baking is done.
Baking Programme 8: Buttermilk Bread
• For breads made with buttermilk or yoghurt.
Programme 9: Gluten-free
• For breads made from gluten-free flour and baking mixtures.
• Gluten-free flour requires longer for the uptake of liquids and has different
rising properties.
Baking Programme 10: Cake
• Kneading, rising and baking, but rise with soda or baking powder.
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Programme 11: Jam
• For making jams.
Programme 12: Bake
• For additional baking of breads that are too light or not baked through.
• In this programme there is no kneading or resting.
• The bread will be kept warm for nearly an hour after the end of the baking
operation which prevents the bread from becoming too moist.
• To prematurely terminate this function, press the Start/Stop button for
three seconds, until one long acoustic signal is heard.
• To switch off the Bread Maker, disconnect the Bread Maker from the
power supply.
• In Programmes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9 hurried/fast acoustic signals sound
during the programme sequence. Soon thereafter, add the ingredients such
as fruits or nuts and the “ADD” word will appear.
• The ingredients are not chopped by the kneading paddle.
• If you have set the delayed timer, you can put all the ingredients into the
baking mould at the beginning. In this case, however, fruits and nuts should
be cut into smaller pieces.
Setting the Timer
• The timer function enables delayed baking.
• Using the arrow keys ▲= up and ▼= down, set the desired end time for the
baking operation.
• Select a Programme.
• The display indicates the required baking time. Using the up arrow key ▲you
can change the end time of the baking operation in steps of 10 minutes to
a later point of time.
• Keep the arrow key pressed to carry out this function faster.
• The display shows the total duration of baking time and the delayed time.
• If you overshoot (go too far) while changing the time, you can correct it
using the down arrow key ▼.
• Confirm the timer setting by means of the Start/Stop button.
• The colon : on the display flashes and the programmed time starts to run.
• When the baking process has been completed, ten acoustic signals are
issued and the display indicates 0:00.
Example
It is 8 a.m. and you would like fresh bread at 3.15 p.m. which is in 7 hours 15 minutes.
First select Programme 1, then press the timer button until 7:15 appears on the display
(this indicates that the time until the bread is finished is 7 hours 15 minutes.