Midea AHS15BC-P User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL: AHS15BC-P
GS AC 230V~50Hz W 1.5LB
580
Bread Maker With Yoghurt Function

Read this booklet thoroughly before using and save it for future
reference
CONTENTS
1.Important information for your safety
2.Machine overview
3.Proper use
4.Before the first use
5.Properties
6.Control panel
7.Baking programmes
8.Setting the time
9.Before baking
10.Baking bread
11.Cleaning and care
12.Technical data
13.Warranty & customer service
14.Disposal
15.Programmes time table
16.Troubleshooting the bread maker
Read the operating instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time
and preserve this booklet for later reference. Hand over the manual to anyone you
pass on the appliance to.
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1.Important information for your safety
Setup
• Check the bread maker for transport damage after unpacking. If necessary, contact
your supplier.
• Place the appliance on a dry, flat and heat-resistant surface.
• Do not place the appliance near gas burners, electric ovens or other heat sources.
• Do not place the appliance near any inflammable materials, explosive and/or
self-igniting gases.
• Make certain that the ventilation slits of the appliance are not covered.
• Before plugging in the appliance, check whether the electricity type and mains
voltage match the information on the type plate.
• Do not 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 appliance 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 as to prevent anyone from tripping over it or
pulling it accidentally.
•This appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or
separate remote-control system.
During operation
• Check the condition of the power cord and plug frequently. If the power cord of this
appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's
customer service or a similarly qualified person to avoid associated dangers.
• Children using electrical appliances or standing close to them may be allowed only
under the supervision of an adult.
• This appliance 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 appliance and do not cover it during operation. Fire
Hazard!
• Caution, the bread maker becomes hot. Only touch the handles and touch buttons of
the appliance. If necessary, use a kitchen cloth.
• Before taking out the accessories or inserting them, allow the appliance to cool down
and unplug the power cord.
• Do not re-locate the bread baking machine if the bread pan contains hot ingredients
or liquids.
• Avoid contact with the rotating kneading paddles during operation. Injury hazard!
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• Stop the appliance off by means of the On/Off button, then pull the power plug out of
the wall socket to disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
Do not pull at the cable but pull out the plug from the socket.
• When not in use or before cleaning the appliance, unplug the power cord as a safety
measure.
• Do not use the bread baking machine for the storage of foods or utensils.
Cleaning
• Do not immerse the bread maker in water or other fluids. Hazard of lethal electrical
shocks!
• Do not clean the appliance with abrasive scrubbers. Detached particles of the
scrubber may come into contact with the electrical components and cause severe
electric shocks.
• Appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
2. Machine Overview
(1). Appliance lid
(2). kneading paddle
(3). Bread pan
(4). LCD Display
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(5). Control panel
(6). Housing
(7).Measuring cup
(8).Measuring spoon (tea and table size)
(9). Yoghurt container
3.Proper use
Only use your bread maker for baking bread in a household environment. Do not use
the appliance for drying foodstuffs or other objects.
Do not use the bread machine outdoor. Use accessories recommended by the
manufacturer only. Accessories not recommended may cause damage to the
appliance.
4. Before the First Use
Disposing of the packaging material
Unpack your appliance and dispose of the packaging material in accordance with the
prevailing regulations.
Initial cleaning
Wipe the bread pan, kneading paddle and outer surface of the bread baking machine
with a clean, damp cloth before putting into operation. Do not use any abrasive
scrubbers or cleaning powders. Remove the protective film on the control panel.
5. Properties
You can use the automatic bread maker to bake according to your taste.
• You can choose from among 13 different baking programmes.
• You can use ready-to-use baking mixtures.
• You can knead noodle dough or roll dough
• You can make jam and cake.
6. Control panel
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(1). LCD Display
(a). Display for selection of the loaf weight
Lgrger 1.5LB (750g), Small 1.0LB(500g)
(b). The remaining baking time in minutes and the programmed time
(c). The selected bread crust color
light, medium, dark
(d). The selected programme number
(2). MENU
Load the desired baking programmes. The programme number and the corresponding
baking time appears on the LCD display.
Important:
When pressing all buttons an acoustic signal must be audible, unless
the appliance is in operation.
(3). Color
Select bread crust color (light/medium/dark ). Press the button of “Color” enough times
until a marking appears indicate the desired crust color. The program Jam, Dough
and Desert can not select the color setting.
(4). “Time+” and “Time-“
Time-delayed baking.
Press “Time+”or “Time-” button continuously to adjust the finish time. The time will
increase or decrease at the increment of 10 minutes.
(5). Loaf
Select bread gross weight (Larger 1.5LB, Small1.0LB ). Press the button until the
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marking appears beneath the desired loaf weight.
Note:
The default setting upon activation of the appliance is Larger(1.5LB). The program
7,8,9,10,11,12 .13can not adjust the loaf size.
(6). Start/Stop
To start and stop the operation or to delete a set timer. To finish operation and delete
the settings, press the “Start/Stop” button for 2 seconds until one long acoustic signals
are audible.
Note:
Do not press the Start/Stop button, if you only want to check the state of your bread.
(7).Program number
The program number appears on the LCD display of left upper cornner.
Memory function
When being switched on again after a power failure of up to approx. 10 minutes, the
programme will continue from the same point. This does not apply, however, when you
cancel/terminate the baking process by pressing the “Start/Stop” button for 2 seconds.
Window
You can check the baking process through the window.
7. Baking programmes
You select the desired programmes by pressing the button “MENU”. The
corresponding programme number is showed on the LCD display. The baking time
depends on the selected Programme combinations. See chapter " Working time table”.
Baking programme 1: Basic
For white and mixed breads mainly consisting of wheat flour or rye flour. The bread
has a compact consistency.
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: Whole Wheat
For breads with heavy varieties of flour that require a longer phase of kneading and
rising (for example, whole wheat flour and rye flour). The bread will be more compact
and heavy.
Baking programme 4: Quick
Kneading, rise and baking, but rise with soda or baking powder
Baking programme 5: Sweet
For breads with additives such as fruit juices, grated coconut, raisins, dry fruits,
chocolate or added sugar. Due to a longer phase of rising the bread will be light and
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airy.
Baking programme 6: Ultr-fast
kneading, rise and baking in a very fast way. But the baked bread is the most rough
among all bread menus.
Baking programme 7: Dessert
For baking desert
Baking programme 8:Pasta
For preparing noodle dough. In this program no baking is done.
Baking programme 9: Dough
For preparing noodle dough. In this program no baking is done.
Programme 10: Jam
For making jam.
Baking programme 11: Cake
Kneading, rise and baking to make cake.
Programme 12: Bake
For additional baking of bread 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. This prevents the bread from becoming too
moist.
Programme 13: Yoghourt
For Making youghourt
• To prematurely terminate this function press the “ Start/Stop” button for 2 seconds,
until one long acoustic signals are heard. To switch off the appliance, disconnect the
appliance from the power supply.
In programs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, hurried acoustic signal sounds during the program
time table. Soon thereafter, add the ingredients such as fruits or nuts.
If you have set the delayed timer, you can put all the ingredients into the bread pan
at the beginning. In this case, however, fruits and nuts should be cut into smaller
pieces.
8.Setting the Time
The timer function enables delayed baking.
If you want the appliance do not 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
+”. Please note the delay time should include the baking time of programme. That is,
at the completion of delay time, there is hot bread can be serviced. At first the
programme and degree of browning must be selected, then pressing “Time+” to
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increase the delay time at the increment of 10 minutes. The maximum delay is 13
hours.
Example: Now it is 8:30p.m,if you would like your bread to be ready in the next
morning at 7 o’clock, i.e. in 10 hours and 30 minutes. Select your menu, color, loaf size
then press the “Time+” to add the time until 10:30 appears on the LCD. Then press
the “Start/Stop” 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 don’t want to take out the bread immediately, the keeping warm
time of 1hour starts.
Note
Do not use the timer function when working with quickly spoiling ingredients
such as eggs, milk, cream or cheese.
9. Before baking
For a successful baking process, please consider the following factors:
Ingredients
• Take the bread pan out of the housing, before putting in the ingredients.
If ingredients reach the baking area, a fire may be caused by them heating up on the
heating elements.
• Always put the ingredients in the stated order into the bread pan .
• All ingredients should have room temperature to maintain an optimal rising result of
the yeast.
• Measure the ingredients precisely. Even negligible deviations from the quantities
specified in the recipe may affect the baking results.
Note
Never use larger quantities than those specified. Too much dough can rise out
of the bread pan and drop onto the hot heating elements, causing a fire.
10. Baking bread
Preparation
Observe the safety instructions in this manual. Place the bread machine on an even
and firm base.
Note
The bread maker maximum quantities of flour and yeast is 700g(1.5Lb) receips, Don’t
used more ingredients
First add the Water ,oil and other liquids, then add sugar , salt, flour, last add the
yeast .
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(1). Pull the bread pan upward out of the appliance.
(2). Push the kneading paddles onto the drive shafts in the bread pan. Make sure they
are firmly in place.
(3). Put the ingredients for your recipe in the stated order into the bread pan. First add
the liquids, sugar and salt, then the flour, adding the yeast as the last ingredient.
Note
Make certain that yeast does not come into contact with salt or liquid.
(4). Place the bread pan back in the appliance. Make sure that it is positioned properly.
(5). Close the appliance lid.
(6). Plug the power plug into the socket. An acoustic signal sounds and the display
indicates the program number and the duration of the normal program 1.
(7). Select your program with the “MENU” button. Each input is confirmed by an
acoustic signal.
(8). Select the color of your bread. The marking on the display shows whether you
have chosen light, medium or dark.
(9). You now have the possibility of setting the finish time of your programme via the
timer function. You can enter a maximum delay of up to 13 hours.
Starting a Programme
Now start the programme using the “Start/Stop” button.
The programme will automatically run various operations. You can watch the
programme time table via the window of your bread baking machine. Occasionally,
condensation may occur during baking in the window. The appliance lid can be
opened during kneading.
Note
Do not open the appliance lid during baking. The bread can collapse.
Ending a programme
When the baking process has been completed, acoustic signals are issued and the
display indicates 0:00. At the end of the programme the appliance automatically
changes to a warming mode for up to 60 minutes. In this mode, warm air circulates
inside the appliance. You can prematurely terminate the warming function by keeping
the “Start/Stop” button pressed until acousitc signals are heard.
Warning
Before opening the appliance lid, pull the power plug out of the wall socket. When not
in use, the appliance should never be plugged in!
Taking out the bread
When taking out the bread pan, always use pot holders or oven gloves. Hold the bread
pan tilted over a grid and shake lightly until the bread slides out of the bread pan. If the
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