IB_Breadmaker_GB.qxd 04.02.2005 10:13 Uhr Seite 1 KH2231 Automatic Bread Maker Operating instructions IB_Breadmaker_GB.qxd 04.02.2005 10:13 Uhr Seite 2 2 IB_Breadmaker_GB.qxd 04.02.2005 10:13 Uhr Seite 3 Contents 1 Top view of the appliance ..................................................................................4 2 Accessories..........................................................................................................4 3 Proper use of the appliance ..............................................................................5 4 Important information for your safety ..............................................................5 5 Before the first time use ....................................................................................6 6 Features................................................................................................................6 7 Control panel........................................................................................................7 8 Baking methods ..................................................................................................8 9 Setting the Timer ................................................................................................9 10 Before baking ....................................................................................................10 11 Baking bread......................................................................................................10 12 Cleaning and maintenance ..............................................................................12 13 About ingredients ..............................................................................................13 14 Baking tips ........................................................................................................15 15 Table of programming sequences ..................................................................16 16 FAQs/ Troubleshooting ....................................................................................20 17 Technical data....................................................................................................23 18 Warranty & Service ............................................................................................23 19 Disposal ..............................................................................................................23 20.Bread recipes ......................................................................................................24 To know your bread machine better, please read the operating instructions carefully. Keep the instructions booklet in a safe place for ready reference and for handing it over to a possible new owner. 3 IB_Breadmaker_GB.qxd 04.02.2005 10:14 Uhr Seite 4 1 Top view of the appliance Appliance lid Control panel Power switch (on the rear of the appliance) Power cord and plug Lid handle See-through window Steam vents This symbol on the lid of your bread maker is to caution users against burns. Note: The main power switch is placed on the backside of the appliance. 2 Accessories µ Baking moulds (2) Measuring cup (1) µ Measuring spoon (1) ¸ Kneading paddles (2) Operating instructions (1) ¸ Tip: You can order an extra large baking mould for your Bifinett Automatic Bread Maker to bake breads up to 2,5 lb g. Use the enclosed form for placing an order. 4 IB_Breadmaker_GB.qxd 04.02.2005 10:14 Uhr Seite 5 3 Proper use of the appliance Do not use the bread machine in the outdoors. Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer only. Accessories not recommended may cause damage to the appliance. Use your Bifinett Automatic Bread Maker only for baking bread for home use. Do not use the appliance for drying foodstuffs or other objects. 4 Important information for your safety · Place the extension cable in such a way as to prevent anyone from tripping over it or pulling it accidentally. Setup · After unpacking, check the bread machine for any damage during transportation. In the event of damages, contact the supplier. Do not place the appliance near a gas burner, electric stove or other sources of heat. Do not place the appliance near any inflammable materials, explosive and/or self-igniting gases. Before connecting to mains, make sure that the power supply and the voltage match with the ratings specified on the appliance label. 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. During operation · Check the condition of the power cord and plug frequently. If the connecting cable of the appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, his customer service or by a qualified technician so as to prevent hazards. 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, repairs and technical maintenance may be carried out only by a qualified technician. Do not place any objects on the appliance and do not cover it during operation. Fire Hazard! Keep the air vent free to allow vapours to escape. · · · · · · · · · · 5 IB_Breadmaker_GB.qxd 04.02.2005 10:14 Uhr Seite 6 · · · · · · · · Caution: The bread maker becomes very hot during operation. 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 move the bread maker from its location, if hot or liquid contents are still inside the baking moulds. Avoid contact with the rotating kneading paddles during operation.Injury hazard! To disconnect, switch the appliance off (switch is on the rear side of the appliance) and unplug the power cord. 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 maker to store cooked food or other utensils inside. 5 Before the First Use Disposing the packaging material Unpack your appliance and dispose of the packaging material in accordance with the prevailing regulations. Initial cleaning Before starting to use the appliance, wipe the baking moulds, kneading paddles and outer surface of the bread maker with a clean and slightly wet cloth. Do not use any abrasive scrubbers or cleaning powders. Remove the protective film on the control panel. 6 Features Cleaning · Never dip the bread machine in water or other liquids. 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 electrical shocks. · You can use the automatic bread maker to bake according to your taste. · Both the baking moulds allow you to bake 2 loaves of bread weighing 1.0 lb each. · You can select any of the 10 different baking methods · You can use ready-to-use baking mixtures. · You can knead dough for buns and noodles and also prepare marmalades. 6 IB_Breadmaker_GB.qxd 04.02.2005 10:14 Uhr Seite 7 7 Control panel Note: When the appliance is switched on, the presetting is at 2.5 lb. Do not change this setting when using 2 baking moulds. Only select the weight when using the large baking mould. Pilot light This indicates that the appliance is in operation. Start/Stop Switch for starting and ending the operation or for erasing the timer programming. Note: Do not press the Start/Stop key, if you wish to only check the condition of the bread. Menu For the desired Programme. You can read the programme number and the time required for the selected programme on the display panel. Important: When pressing any touch button you must hear a beep. Memory function In case of a power failure less than 10 minutes, the programme will continue from the same setting on restoration of power. However, this is not applicable, if the Start/Stop key is activated for interrupting the baking operation. See-through window You can watch the baking operation through this window. Display Display for - the selected programme number - the selected colour - the remaining baking time in minutes - the programmed time setting - the programme sequence. Timer for changing the baking times. Colour Use this to determine the degree of browning for your bread or to activate the function Rapid in the programmes 1 - 3. One pan mode You can select the weights for baking different sizes of bread loaves.( 1.5 lb / 2.0 lb / 2.5 lb). For this, you need the large baking moul available as accessory. 7 IB_Breadmaker_GB.qxd 04.02.2005 10:14 Uhr Seite 8 8 Baking programme Note that in this Programme the bread is less fluffy and may not be so tasty. Baking programme 6: Dough (kneading) For preparing the yeast dough for buns, pizza or plaits. In this programme no baking is done. Programme 7: Pasta For preparing noodle dough. In this programme no baking is done. Baking Programme 8: Buttermilk For breads made with buttermilk or curds. Programme 9: Jam For preparing marmalades. Programme 10: Bake For re-baking breads if they are too light or not well baked. In this Programme there is no kneading or resting. The bread will be warm for nearly an hour after the end of the baking operation. This prevents it from becoming messy. To end this function, switch the appliance off or disconnect from the mains. Note You can simultaneously bake - two different varieties of bread using the same Programme, - two loaves of the same variety or - only a single loaf (in this case place the second baking mould without the kneading paddles inside the appliance). Using the key Menu, select the desired programme. The corresponding programme number will be displayed in the display field. The baking time depends on the selected programme combinations. For this, refer to the table "Programme sequence" in Section 15 Baking programme 1: Regular For white and mixed breads made mainly out of wheat or rye flour.The bread has a compact consistency. You can set the degree of browning for the bread using the key 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: 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: 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 airy. Baking programme 5: Super-Rapid The baking operation takes only half the normal time. For this programme, however, use only such recipes that do not contain any heavy ingredients or heavy varieties of flour. 8 IB_Breadmaker_GB.qxd 04.02.2005 10:14 Uhr Seite 9 In the case of Programmes 1, 3 and 4 you will hear a beep as the programme is running. Soon thereafter, add the ingredients such as fruits or nuts. The kneading paddles will not crush the ingredients. If you have set the timer, you can put various ingredients into the baking mould even at the beginning of the programme. In this case, however, fruits and nuts should be cut into smaller pieces. 9 Setting the timer The colon symbol in the display field starts to blink and the countdown for the programmed time begins to run. On completion of the baking operation, a beep can be heard and the display will show 0:00. Example: It is 9.30 hrs and you wish to have fresh bread after 8 hours and 30 minutes, that is to say, at 18:00 hrs. First, select the Programme and press the Timer key till you see 8:30 in the display. This indicates 8 hours and 30 minutes needed. Note that the Timer function may not be available in some Programmes. (Refer to Section 11) Note Do not use the Timer function, if you are working with rapidly perishable foodstuffs like eggs, milk, cream or cheese. The Timer function enables you to bake bread while you attend to other work. Using the arrow keys and , set the desired end time for the baking operation. Select a Programme. The display shows the required baking time. Using the arrow key you can change the end time of 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 while changing the time, ...