Program Descriptions
1 Basic
For white and brown bread. Can also be used for flavoured breads with added herbs and raisins.
2 French
For the baking of bread such as French bread which has a crisper crust and lighter texture.
3 Wholewheat or Granary oaves
This has longer rising time to allow the wholegrain to soak up the water and expand. It is not
advised to use the delay timer as this can affect results.
4 Quick
For teabreads and other loaves made without yeast in a shorter time. Loaves are smaller and more
dense.
5 Sweet
For the baking of sweet bread such as fruit loaf which gives a crisper crust than on Basic setting.
The crisper crust is produced by the presence of sugar.
6 Fastbake
For preparation of a 2lb white loaf in a reduced time period. Loaves made on this program can be
shorter and the texture more moist.
7 Bread mix
A convenient program using a 500g packet of shop bought bread mix. Add the whole bag of
breadmix to the water specified on the packet. A large loaf can be made using the whole bag of
bread mix. Similarly some 500g packet cake mixes are suitable for use in the Bread Maker. Refer to
the packaging to check. After adding the ingredients to the Baking Pan (6), use the Bread mix
program for best results. Don’t forget to allow the cake to stand after baking as instructed on the
packaging before turning out to cool completely. Note: When using Ciabatta bread mix, use about
XX of the packet as it is a fast rising product which can lead to over spill if the whole packet is used.
8 Dough
This program only makes the dough and will not bake the final bread. Remove the dough and shape
it to make bread rolls, a pizza base, etc. Any dough can be prepared on this setting. Do not exceed
(1kg / 2lb) of combined ingredients.
9 Gluten Free
Gluten free bread and cakes can be made using this program. Ideal for those following a special
diet, the bread and cakes are moist but have reduced keeping qualities. Gluten free ingredients are
readily available online and in most good supermarkets.
10 Cake
This setting will mix ingredients and then bake for a preset time. Mix two groups of ingredients in
preparation before adding to the Breadmaker (see cake recipes on pages 17-18). Depending on the
recipe, select the required cook time from two options. Depending on the recipe, press the Crust
Colour Options Button (14) once to select a cook time of 3 hours
5 minutes. Press again to select 3 hours 20 minutes.
11 Sandwich
This is to bake light texture bread but with a soft,
crust which tends to wrinkle on cooling.
12 Jam
Use this program for making jam and marmalade.
Follow recipes provided. The program is not suitable for softening peel for marmalade.
13 Yogurt
This simple program allows you to make your own yogurt with few ingredients. Using a controlled
low temperature over 10 hours, produces natural yogurt which can be sweetened, fruit added or
used for cooking.
14 Extra Bake
This can be used to increase the baking time on selected programs. This is especially useful to help
‘set’ jams and marmalade. When started, the default time is 1 hour (1:00) minimum and counts
down in 1 minute intervals. You will have to manually switch this off by pressing the Stop button (15),
when you have completed the Extra bake process, It is advised that you check the progress of the
bread or jam at 10 minute intervals. This may be before the 1 hour bake period is completed.
When selecting Extrabake straight after another program, if the message : is displayed, open
the Lid (3), remove the Baking Pan (6) and allow to cool for 10 minutes. When cool, replace the
Baking Pan (6) and its contents, set program and press Start (15).
Using The Delay Timer
The timer can be used to delay the start of the baking program, perfect for fresh bread first thing in
the morning.
A maximum of 13 hours can be set. Do not use this function with recipes that use perishable
ingredients such as eggs or fresh dairy produce.
1 Decide when you want the bread to be ready and calculate the difference in time between now and
then. For example, if you want a loaf at 8am, and it is now 7.30pm, the difference is 121⁄2 hours.
2 Enter this time by pressing the Time Increase and Decrease Butons (12),(13). This will adjust the
time in 10 minute increments. When set to the correct time (e.g. 12:30,) press the Start/Stop Button
(15), the colon (:) will flash.
• If you have selected the wrong time press and hold the Start / Stop Button for 2 seconds to cancel.
The timer will go back to the program time stage. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
• The timer delay is up to a maximum of 13 hours.
Beeper
The beeper sounds:
• When pressing any button.
• During the second kneading cycle of certain programs to indicate that cereals, fruit, nuts or other
ingredients can be added.
• When the program finishes.
• When keep warm finishes.
Power Interruption
After a power supply failure the ingredients will have to be discarded and you must start again with
fresh ingredients.
Hints And Tips
• Place all recipe ingredients into the Baking Pan (6) so that the yeast is not touching any liquid.
• When making bread dough on program 8, at the end of the program remove the dough from the
Baking Pan (6). Shape according to the recipe, glaze and leave to rise before oven baking.
• umidity can cause problems, therefore humidity and high altitudes require adjustments. For high
humidity, add an extra tablespoon of flour if the consistency is not right. At high altitudes, decrease
the yeast amount by approximately 1/4 teaspoon, and decrease the sugar and/or water or milk
quantity slightly.
• When recipes call for a ‘lightly floured surface’ use about 1 to 2 tablespoons (tbsp) of flour. You may
want to lightly flour your fingers or rolling pin as well for easier handling.
• If the dough you are rolling shrinks back, let it rest covered for a few minutes before rolling again.
• Dough may be wrapped in plastic and stored in a freezer for later use. Thaw and bring to room
temperature before using.
• After 5 minutes of kneading, open the Lid (3) and check the dough consistency. The dough should
form a soft, smooth ball. If too dry, add liquid. If too wet, add flour (1/2 to 1 tablespoon at a time).
• Since homemade bread has no preservatives it stales more quickly than commercially made bread.
• Do not open the Lid (3) whilst the Breadmaker is operating as this will affect the quality of the bread,
especially its ability to rise properly. Only open the Lid (3) when the recipe needs you to add
additional ingredients (see recipes).
Temperatures
The Breadmaker will 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 recommend the room temperature
should be between 15ºC and 34ºC. All ingredients, and liquids (water or milk), should be warmed to
room temperature 21°C (70°F). If ingredients are too cold, below 10°C (50°F), they will not activate
the yeast. ot liquids, above 40°C (104°F), may kill the yeast.
Measuring Ingredients
The most important step when using your Breadmaker is measuring your ingredients precisely and
accurately. It is extremely important to measure liquid and dry ingredients properly or it could result
in a poor baking result. Do not use normal kitchen teaspoons (tsp) or tablespoons (tbsp). The
ingredients must also be added into the Baking Pan (6) in the order in which they are given in each
recipe. Liquid and dry ingredients should be measured as follows:
Measuring Cup (16)
The cup is marked in various ‘volume measurement’ scales. The recipes in this book use the ‘cup’
volume which is equal to 8 floz and is marked in 1/16 divisions.
You must use a good quality set of digital scales, we prefer to use the ‘cup’ measure for consistency
and accuracy.
iquid Measurements
Use the Measuring Cup (16) provided. When reading amounts, the measuring cup must be placed
on a horizontal flat surface and viewed at eye level (not on an angle). The liquid level line must be
aligned to the mark of measurement.
Dry Measurements
Dry measurements must be done using the Measuring Cup (16) provided or using a set of digital
weighing scales. Dry measuring must be done by gently spooning ingredients into the Measuring
Cup (16) and then once filled, levelling off with a knife. Tapping the Measuring Cup (16) will pack the
ingredients and you will end up with more than is required. This extra amount could affect the
balance of the recipe. Do not sift the flour, unless stated.
When measuring small amounts of dry or liquid ingredients there is one Measuring Spoon (17) the
following capacities - 1 tablespoon (tbsp) and 1 teaspoon (tsp). Measurements must be leveled off,
not heaped as this small difference could throw out the critical balance of the recipe.
This machine requires that you carefully follow the recipe instructions. In basic cooking, normally ‘a
pinch of this and a dash of that’ is fine, but not for breadmakers. Using an automatic Breadmaker
requires you to accurately measure each ingredient for best results.
• Always add ingredients in the order they are listed in the recipe.
• Please note that the measuring cups are based on the American standard 8 fluid ounce cup, NOT
the 10 fluid ounce British cup.
• Accurate measuring of ingredients is vital. Do not use larger amounts.
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