CUISINART CBK250U User Manual

CBK250U Bread Maker

Instructions for Use

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Cuisinart Bread Maker.

For over 30 years Cuisinart’s aim has been to produce the very nest kitchen equipment.

All Cuisinart products are engineered for exceptionally long life, and designed to be easy to
use as well as to give excellent performance day after day. That is why they have come to be
regarded as the dening machines in their eld by chefs across the world.

For more information on the Cuisinart product range, visit www.cuisinart.co.uk

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Contents

Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Safety Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

UK Wiring Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Instructions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using the bread maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Adding additional ingredients. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Automatic dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Table of program and cycle times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

A Guide to Ingredients

Hints and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Cleaning & Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

UK Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

UK After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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Product Features

Kneading

paddle

Removable

bread pan

with handle

Lid with

viewing

window

Automatic

dispenser

Measuring
spoon

Measuring
cup

Metal hook

Control panel
(see page 12 for
further details)

Baking chamber
(not shown)

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Safety Cautions

Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance and keep in a safe place for future
reference.

Always follow these safety cautions when using this appliance to avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance. This
appliance should be used only as described within this instruction book.

n Ensure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers are removed from the bread maker before

rst use.

n Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage. Do not use if damaged, or if the

appliance has been dropped. In the event of damage, or if the appliance develops a fault, contact the Cuisinart
Customer Care Line (See ‘UK After Sales Service’ section for further information).

n Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. If the lead is damaged it must be replaced with a special

lead available from the manufacturer or its service agent. (See ‘UK After Sales Service’ section for
further information).

n Whilst in use the surfaces will become extremely hot. Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use handles.
n Unplug from the mains when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before cleaning the appliance.

To disconnect, turn the control to ‘OFF’ setting, and then remove the plug from the mains socket.

n This 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.

n Children should always be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this product.
n Do not use any accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those recommended by Cuisinart.
n To p rotect against fire, electric shock or personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or unit in water or

other liquids.

n Do not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a kitchen table or worktop. Avoid contact between the lead

and hot surfaces.

n For indoor use only.
n For domestic use only.
n This appliance should be used only for preparation of food as described within the instructions for use that

accompany it. Please retain these instructions for future reference.

n Always ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains socket. Never pull the plug

out of the mains socket by its lead.

n To avoid injury or possible fire, do not cover the appliance when in use.
n Do not connect this appliance to an external timer or remote control system.

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n This appliance complies with the basic requirements of Directives 04/108/EC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)

and 06/95/EC (Safety of domestic electrical appliances).

n WARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard.

Ensure the cut off plug is disposed of safely.

The temperature of all surfaces marked with this symbol will be very hot when the appliance is in use.
DO NOT TOUCH these surfaces as possible injury could occur. Allow to cool completely before
handling this appliance.

CAUTION: The plastic bags used to wrap this appliance or the packaging may be dangerous. To avoid
risk of suffocation, keep these bags out of reach of babies & children. These bags are not toys

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household
waste . Instead it should be handed over to an appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment.

By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
For more detailed information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local council ofce or your
household waste disposal service.

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UK Wiring Instructions - Cuisinart

n Your Cuisinart Bread Maker includes a BS 5 amp moulded (fused) mains plug on the supply cord.

n Should it be necessary at any stage to remove this moulded plug and replace it with a re-wireable BS 13 amp

mains plug, the re-wiring should be completed as follows: (NB The moulded plug should be disposed of safely)

Class I (1) Earthed Appliance
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
GREEN & YELLOW = EARTH
BLUE = NEUTRAL BROWN = LIVE

As the colours of the wire may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:

n The wire which is coloured GREEN and YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked

with the letter E or or coloured green or yellow or green and yellow.

n The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or

coloured black.

n The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or

coloured red.

With this appliance, if a 13 amp plug is used, a 5 amp fuse should be tted. If any other type of plug is used, a 5 amp fuse
must be tted, either in the plug or at the distribution board.

WARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that the cut off
plug is disposed of safely.

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Instructions for Use

How to measure ingredients

One of the important steps for making good bread is to use the exact measure of ingredients. Always use a measuring
cup or measuring spoon to obtain the exact amount.

n Any liquid should be measured with the measuring cup provided. Observe the level of the measuring cup at

eye level. When measuring cooking oil or other ingredients, clean and dry the measuring cup thoroughly
before measuring any other ingredients.

n Dry measuring must be done by gently spooning ingredients into the measuring cup and then once lled, levelling

off with a knife. Scooping or tapping a measuring cup with more than is required could affect the recipe.
When measuring small amounts of dry ingredients, the measuring spoon must be used. Measurements must be
level not heaped as this could affect the recipe.

Loading ingredients

Ensure ingredients are put into the bread maker in the exact order given in the recipe, for example:

n First, liquid ingredients – room temperature
n Second, dry ingredients
n Last, yeast – yeast must be separate from wet ingredients. Create a small hole in the dry ingredients

using your nger or a spoon, and place yeast within the hole. Ensure the yeast is active.

Yeast/ Baking Powder or Baking Soda

Dry Ingredients

Water or Liquids

n Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature, unless otherwise stated (i.e. between 24ºC to 32ºC.

Temperature too cool or too warm can affect the way the bread rises and bakes.
N.B. Water should not be warm, or it will affect rising.

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Bread maker cycles

Once you start a selected program, the appliance will automatically take care of each step of the bread
making process until the loaf nishes baking. An indicator on the LCD will display the current function:
Delay, Preheat, Knead, Rest, Rise, Bake, Keep Warm or End.

Delay timer

This allows you to delay the bread making process for up to 13 hours. (See ‘Delay Timer’ on page 20 for
further details).

Preheat

Some program require the bread maker to pre-heat. During this time, the unit is heating up.

N.B. This function is not required for all program.

Knead

Three kneads are standard for most settings. The rst knead will actually mix the ingredients; one or two other
short knead cycles will punch the dough down before the rest and rise cycles.

Rest

These are periods of resting in which the unit will not be active except for the countdown display.

Rise

These are periods of rising in which the unit will not be active except for the countdown display.

Bake

The loaf is in the nal baking cycle. Baking time and temperature will be regulated according to the individual
recipe.

Keep warm

The bread maker will automatically go into ‘Keep Warm’ mode at the end of the baking cycle. It will stay in
this mode for 1 hour or until the machine is switched off. This means bread can be served warm; it also helps
to minimise moisture build up if the loaf is if not removed from the machine immediately after baking. Some
crusts will darken slightly in ‘Keep Warm’ mode.

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Control panel

1. Basic 7. Jam

2. Whole Wheat

3. French

4. Quick

5. Sweet

6. Cake

Cycle

Time

Loaf

Start
Stop

8. Dough

9. Ultra-fast

10. Bake

11. Dessert

12. Home-made

Pause

Colour

Menu

LCD display screen

Indicates your menu selection, current baking cycle, loaf size, crust colour and baking time.

Cycle

The ‘Cycle’ button is used in conjunction with ‘Home-made’ program 12. (See section ‘Home-made’ on page 19
for further details).

Time

The ‘Time’ button is used in conjunction with ‘Home-made’ program 12 and the ‘Delay timer’ feature. (See sec­tion ‘Home-made on page 19 and ‘Delay timer’ on page 20 for further details).

Loaf
Press ‘Loaf’ to select desired loaf size: 700g or 1000g.
N.B. The total operation time may vary with the different loaf sizes.

Menu

The bread maker has 12 different program. Press the ‘Menu’ button to scroll through and select a program (see
‘Table of program and cycle times, page 17 & 18). The numbers on the display screen will correspond with the
number on the control panel.

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Pause

Once a program has started, it can be interrupted at any time by pressing the ‘Pause’ button (hold down for 2
seconds to activate). The outstanding time will ash on the display screen. To reactivate the program touch the
‘Pause’ button again and hold down for 2 seconds.

Colour

Press ‘Colour’ to select the desired crust colour. Choose from Light, Medium or Dark. The machine automatically
defaults to Medium.

Start/stop button

To start a program, touch the ‘Start/Stop’ button once and hold down for about 2 seconds. A short beep will
be heard and the two dots in the time display will begin to ash and the program will start. Any other button
apart from ‘Start/Stop’ and ‘Pause’ will be deactivated when a program is in operation.
To stop the program, touch ‘Start/Stop’ button for about 2 seconds, then a beep will be heard; this means the
program has been switched off.

Warning display

If the display shows ‘H HH’ after you have pressed ‘Start/Stop’ button, the temperature inside is too high. Stop
the program, open the lid and let the machine cool down for 10 to 20 minutes.
If the display shows ‘E E0’ or ‘E E1’ after you have pressed the ‘Start/Stop’ button, the temperature sensor has
malfunctioned; contact the Cuisinart Customer Care Line, (See ‘UK After Sales Service’ section for further
information).

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Using the bread maker

Before rst use

n Check all parts and accessories are complete and free of damage.
n Clean all parts accordingly (refer to ‘Cleaning and Maintenance’ section on page 28).
n Set the bread maker on program 10 (‘Bake’) and bake empty for about 10 minutes, then let it cool

down and clean all the detached parts again.

n Dry all parts thoroughly and reassemble
n Remove the bread pan by grasping the handle, turning the pan anti-clockwise and pulling up and away.

n Attach kneading paddle into the bread pan by pushing down until it clicks into place

n Add ingredients to the bread pan (refer to ‘Loading ingredients’ on page 10, for further information).
n Place bread pan back into the baking chamber, turning the pan clockwise. Ensure it locks into place.
n Close the lid and plug the bread maker into a mains outlet.
n When the bread maker is plugged in, the unit will beep and I (3:00), 1000g loaf and medium,

will appear on the display. This is the default setting.

n Press the ‘Menu’ button repeatedly until you reach your preferred program. The

pre-programed menu selections are listed on the control panel for easy reference. The corresponding
menu number will be indicated on the display screen.
N.B. you will need to keep pressing the menu button through the programs again if you pass your prefer­red program.

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n Select your crust colour (light, medium or dark) by pressing the ‘Colour’ button until your desired colour is

selected. Your current selection will be displayed on the display screen.

n Press ‘Loaf’ button to select desired loaf size (700g or 1000g). Your current selection will be displayed on

the display screen.

n Press ‘Start/Stop’ button for 2 seconds to begin the baking process. An indicator arrow on the display

screen will indicate the current program cycle: Preheat, Knead, Rise, Bake, Keep Warm.

n The rst knead cycle will actually mix the basic ingredients. Three kneads are standard for most bread

settings. The rst knead is a few minutes, followed by a longer knead. There are periods of resting in which
the unit will not be active except for the countdown display. These are rise cycles.
Once you choose a program and press start, the unit will automatically take care of each step for you
until the loaf nishes baking.

n When the baking cycle is complete the ‘End Bake’ signal will sound 10 times. The bread display screen will

indicate that the unit is in ‘Keep Warm’ cycle and the time will read 0:00.

n Using oven gloves, open the lid and remove the bread pan by the handle using the metal hook provided.

N.B. If you do not stop the machine and remove your bread, the bread maker will automatically switch to
‘Keep Warm’ mode. Your bread will be kept warm for 1 hour to prevent your loaf from becoming soggy.
For optimal results, we recommend removing your loaf as soon as the baking cycle is complete, and letting
it cool on a baking rack.

n Remove bread from the bread pan. Using oven gloves, grab the bottom of the bread pan, move handle

aside and shake until the bread is released.
For best results, allow the loaf to cool on a wire rack for 20 to 30 minutes prior to cutting.
N.B. Be sure the kneading paddle is removed from the nished loaf before slicing. Caution: the kneading
paddle will be extremely hot.

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Adding additional ingredients

Nuts and seeds, raisins and dried fruits, shredded cheeses, chocolate morsels and any other additions to the
dough should be added after the rst rise cycle of the appropriate program, or automatically via the automatic
dispenser.

The below table indicates what products can be distributed by the automatic dispenser.

Suitable for

Dry ingredients

Raisins, sultanas, dried
apricots, nuts, large
seeds

Small seeds e.g.
sunower, sesame,
poppy

use with

automatic

dispenser

Ye s

No

Roughly chop but not too small as
pieces may become stuck to the
dispenser.

Small seeds like these may fall out
of the gaps around the dispenser
door. These are best added
manually at the beginning.

CommentsIngredient

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Moist ingredients

Moist ingredients

Herbs

Chocolate or
chocolate chips

Cheese

Fresh fruit or fruit

soaked in alcohol

Fresh or dried

No

No

No

No

Chocolate may melt in the
dispenser; add manually.

Cheese may melt in the
dispenser; Add directly into the
pan with other ingredients

May become stuck to the
dispenser. Add directly into the
bread pan with the other
ingredients at the beginning of
the cycle.

These may fall out of the
dispenser. As they are light in
weight they may also not be
released from the dispenser.
Add manually with other
ingredients.

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Automatic dispenser

The bread maker is tted with an automatic dispenser, which releases additional ingredients into the dough
during the kneading cycle. This means that ingredients are not over-processed and are distributed evenly.

n The automatic dispenser is located at the top left side panel of the bread maker.
n To open pull lever out towards you.
n Fill the dispenser with the required ingredients and close drawer (The ingredients will then be added

automatically before the rst rise cycle. ).

n When adding extra ingredients manually, refer to the times in the below table accompanied with an * which is

when additional seeds or fruit can be incorporated.
N.B. Only dry ingredients should be used with the automatic dispenser; any other ingredients should be
added manually as indicated on the Adding additional ingredients chart on page 16.

Table of programs and cycle times

Program

Setting
process

Knead1

Rise1

Knead 2

Rise 2

Rise 3

Bake

Keep warm

cycle

1. Basic

Normal bread such

as white or brown

bread.

1000g

700g

3hr

2hr 55min

10

10

20

20

5*

5*

5

5

5

5

25

25

45

45

65

60 65 60 70 65 62 58 6060

60

60

2. Whole-wheat 3. French 4. Quick 5. Sweet

Whole wheat bread. It is

not advised to use the

delay function as this can

produce poor results.

1000g

3hr 40min

10

25

5*

10

35

65

60

700g

3hr 32min

5

9

25

3

5*

10

35

65

60

Longer rise time. The
bread baked with this

program will have a

crisper crust.

1000g

3hr 50min

14

40

10*

37

50

60

700g

3hr 40min

2

7

Made with baking
powder or baking soda .
For perfect quick breads,

it is suggested that all

liquid should be placed

in the bottom of the
bread pan and dry

ingredients should be

14

40

2

7*

7

35

50

60

placed on top.

1000g

2hr 10min

10

10A

NA

5

5

NA

40

60

Extra ingredients can be

added to enhance flavour.

1000g

2hr 50min

10

5*

10

33

40

60

6. Cake

Batter type bread or

cakes rather than

yeast dough,

leavening from

baking powder,

baking soda and

eggs.

700g

2hr 45min

5

5

10

5

5

5*

10

32

40

60

1hr 17min

6

NA

NA

5*

6

NA

NA

60

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Program

cycle

7. Jam 8. Dough 9. Ultra-fast 10. Bake

For jams, marmalades

and compote.

Hand shape and bake in

the oven.

The bread maker can

bake a loaf within 1 hour

and 38 minutes with this

program. Loaves require

warm water, extra yeast

and less salt.

For bake function only. Use

this setting if you want
finished loaf to have a

darker crust colour.

11. Dessert 12. Home-made

Mixing/Kneading

& baking desserts.

Self program the

knead, rise and

baking modes.

Setting
process

Knead1

Rise1

Knead 2

Rise 2

Rise 3

Bake

Keep warm

1hr 20min

NA

15 Heating

NA

NA

45 Knead and Heating

NA

Rest 20

NA

1hr 30min

20

NA

NA

30

40

NA

NA

NA

1000g

1hr 38min

10A

NA

5

NA

33

NA

50

60

700g

1hr 28min

10A

NA

5

NA

28

NA

45

60

10min 1hr 38min 3hr

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

10 to 60

60

NA

NA

NA

NA

13

25

60

60

6 to 14

20 to 60

(0 to 15*) +5

5 to 120

0 to 120

0 to 80

0 to 60

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Home-made program

The home-made program allows you to adapt recipes and create one that is perfect for your needs.
n Select program 12 using the menu button on the touch screen control pad and press repeatedly until the

program is reached.

n Touch the ‘Colour’ button to select light, medium or dark crust colour.
n Touch the ‘Cycle’ button once; Knead1 will appear on the display screen, then touch the ‘Time’ button to

adjust the minutes and touch ‘Cycle’ to conrm the time for this step.

n Press ‘Cycle’ to enter the next step; Rise1 will appear on the display screen. Then select the ‘Time’ button

to adjust the minutes, the number will increase rapidly if the ‘Time’ button is held continuously. Further
touch the ‘Cycle’ button to conrm.

n Continue the process to set up the remaining steps. Once all steps have been completed, touch ‘Start/stop’

button to exit the setting and then touch again to activate the program.
The chart on page 18 shows the number of minutes available for each cycle in this program.
The default setting for program 12 is the same as program 1 – (Basic 1000g loaf, time 3 hours).

Removing the paddle

Before the last rise in the baking cycle you have the option to remove the kneading paddle, to avoid a paddle
shaped hole in the bottom of your baked loaf (there will still be an indent from the paddle shaft.), and/or
re-shape the dough.

Program

cycle

Setting
process

Remove Paddle
(time in minutes)

1. Basic

Kneading, rise and

baking normal bread

such as white or

brown bread.

1000g70700g701000g

2. Whole-wheat 3. French 4. Quick 5. Sweet

Kneading, rise and

baking of whole wheat

bread. It is not advised to

use the delay function as

this can produce poor

results.

700g

90

87

Kneading, rise and

baking with a longer rise

time. The bread baked

with this programme will

have a crisper curst and

loose texture.

1000g

110

700g

105

Made with baking
powder or baking soda .
For perfect quick breads,

it is suggested that all

liquid should be placed

in the bottom of the
bread pan and dry

ingredients should be

placed on top.

1000g

30

Kneading, rise and baking

sweet bread. Extra

ingredients can be added to

1000g68700g

enhance flavour.

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6. Cake

Kneading, rise and

baking. They are
batter type bread

rather than yeast

dough and get their

leavening from

baking powder,

baking soda and

eggs.

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n Use the table above to select the correct time to remove the paddle
n Use oven gloves, open the lid and remove the bread pan by the handle and close lid.
n Take the dough from the pan and remove the kneading paddle.

Caution: The kneading paddle may be hot.

n Form the dough into a neat ball and replace in the centre of the bread pan.
n Replace the bread pan in the machine and close the lid.

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N.B. If you plan to remove the dough and reshape it in another pan for baking in your conventional oven, this
automatically resume the process after 15 minutes.

NOTE: The paddle is designed to sit rmly in the bread pan to prevent sticking in the base of a baked loaf. If the
paddle becomes difcult to remove after cooking, ll the bread pan with enough water to cover the paddle and
leave for 10 minutes. This will enable the paddle to be removed easily.

Delay timer

The delay function lets you delay the bread making process for up to 13 hours.

n To delay the completion time of your recipe, rst select your program, colour and loaf size, then press the

‘Time’ button and press repeatedly until the amount of time between the current time and your desired
completion time is reached. The delay time should include the operation time of your chosen program.
For example, if it is 8:30pm and you want the bread to be ready to serve at 7:00am the next day, the delay
time should be 10 hours and 30 minutes. Touch the ‘Time’ button continuously until 10:30 appears on the
display. The time is set in increments of 10 minutes. Touch the ‘Start/Stop’ button to activate the delay
function. The countdown time will show on the display screen to show the remaining time left.

N.B. Do not use perishable ingredients such as milk, eggs, cheese and yoghurt with the delay function.

Power failure backup system

This unit is equipped with a power failure backup system. If the power supply is interrupted during the course
of bread making, the process of making bread will be continued automatically within 10 minutes, even without
touching the ‘Start/Stop’ button. If the interruption time exceeds 10 minutes, the memory cannot be kept and
you must discard the ingredients in the bread pan and start again. If the dough has not entered the rising phase
when the power supply breaks off, you can touch the ‘Start/Stop’ button directly to continue the program from
the beginning.

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A guide to Ingredients

The major ingredient in bread making is our, so it is important to use the correct one for a good loaf.

Bread our

Bread our has a high gluten and protein content. As the gluten content is higher than most common ours, it
is good for making larger loaves and has a better inner bre.

Plain our

This our contains no baking powder and is only suitable for making quick bread.

Whole-wheat our

Whole-wheat our is ground from grain. It contains wheat skin and gluten, is heavier and more nutritious. The
bread made using whole-wheat our is usually smaller in size; so many recipes usually combine whole-wheat
our and bread our to achieve the best results.

Self-rising our

This is a type of our that contains baking powder. It is usually used for baking cakes.

Cornour and oatmeal our

Cornour and oatmeal our are ground from corn and oatmeal separately. It is added to rough bread as it is
great for enhancing avour and texture.

Sugar

Sugar is an important ingredient as it increases the sweetness and colour of bread. Sugar also provides food
for the yeast, although it is not entirely essential as modern types of dried yeast are able to feed on the natural
sugars and starches found in the our.

Yeast

For most bread machine recipes, we recommend active dry, easy blend, instant or bread machine yeast. The
‘instant’ types of yeasts are milled slightly ner and produced at lower temperatures resulting in fewer ‘dead’
cells. It gives very good results in the bread machine. Rapid rise yeast or quick rise yeast is specically for the
shorter/rapid cycles, as it helps to shorten the rising cycle – adding vital gluten as well as aiding in its rise.
Yeast must be stored in the refrigerator as the fungus in it will be killed at high temperatures.
Before using, check the use by date. Store it back in the refrigerator as soon as possible after each use. Usually
the failure of bread rising is caused by bad yeast.
The following ways describe how to check whether yeast is fresh and active:

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n Pour 125 mls hot water (43ºC - 46ºC) into a measuring cup.
n Put 1 teaspoon white sugar into the cup and stir, then sprinkle 2 teaspoons of yeast over the water.
n Place the measuring cup in a warm place for about 10 minutes. Do not stir the water.
n The froth should be up to 250 mls, otherwise the yeast is dead or inactive.

Salt

Salt is a necessary part of a yeast bread recipe. It not only adds or enhances avour, but it controls the yeast
and aids in the rising of the dough. Table or sea salt can be used. Sea salt is more avourful.

Egg

Eggs add taste, richness and colour to breads. They act as emulsiers and aid in keeping breads fresh and moist.

Fats (unsalted butter, olive oil, vegetable oil)

Fats add taste, texture and moisture to breads. Most French breads do not have added fats. It is recommended
to use unsalted butter or a good quality olive oil for recipes calling for butter or olive oil.

Baking powder

Baking powder is used in programs ‘Ultra Fast’ and ‘Cake’, as it does not need rise time.

Soda

This can be used in combination with baking powder.

Liquid

Water is an essential ingredient for making bread. The water temperature should be between 20 degrees and
25 degrees Celsius. The water may be replaced with fresh milk or water mixed with 2% milk powder, which
may enhance bread avour and improve crust colour.

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Hints and Tips

n Use top quality ingredients to make your bread machine breads.

n Measure all ingredients accurately and have them ready before adding to the bread pan.

n The key to successful bread making is to use exact measurements. When measuring ingredients use liquid

measuring utensils for liquids and dry measures our for dry ingredients. Stir all ours rst, spoon into dry
measure and level off using the at side of a knife or spatula – do not pack down.

n If you do not have a scale, let your eyes and hands guide you in adding more our or liquid as necessary.

Dough should be smooth and not cling to ngers when touched. Additional amounts of our or liquid
should be added 1 teaspoon at a time. This should be judged during the rst knead only.

n Giving the kneading paddle a light coating with a non-stick cooking spray or vegetable oil may make it

easier to remove if it bakes into a loaf.

n Add ingredients to the pan in this order – liquids, melted or softened butter, salt and sugars (including

honey, golden syrup, treacle, syrup), herbs, ours, dried milk, wheat gluten our (if using), yeast. Do not
allow the yeast to touch the wet ingredients, (refer to ‘Loading ingredients’ section on page 10 for further
details).

n If using perishable fresh ingredients such as dairy products, eggs, chopped fruits or vegetables, do not use

the ‘Delay Timer’ feature. Dried ingredients such as dried egg powders, dried buttermilk or dry milk
may be used as a substitute for some dairy products and eggs. Add the water to the machine rst, and
then add the dried substitution after the our to keep them separate. If using substitute dried ingredients
and you have no other fresh, perishable ingredients in your bread recipe, you may then use the ‘Delay
Timer’ feature.

n Bread machine baking is affected by the temperature and humidity of the day; this is often the cause of

varied dough consistency and results. You may need to adjust the level of dry or wet ingredients
accordingly.

NOTE: due to the nature of the bread machine you may across a small patch of unmixed our on the loaf. This
is normal and can be brushed off the nished poduct.

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n The temperature of ingredients is important in bread machine baking. Ideal temperature is room

temperature between 24ºC and 32ºC. Use an instant read thermometer to check the temperature. Cold
ingredients should be allowed to come to room temperature. Liquids and butter may be combined and
placed in a microwave on the defrost setting to warm without heating too hot. Gently and safely warm
cold eggs by placing whole eggs in a bowl and covering with moderately hot tap water for 10 minutes.

n When adapting a recipe, do not omit the little amounts of ½ teaspoon or less – they are essential to the

chemical composition of the bread.

n A general formula for a 700g loaf is 410g bread our, 275-375 mls liquid, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar,

1 ¾ to 2 teaspoons yeast. Use this as a basic formula and make any adjustments from there.

N.B. you should not use more than 700g our total in the bread machine.

n Wheat gluten our can be added to recipes to improve loaf height, texture and structure, particularly with

whole grain ours or breads using whole wheat, oat our or rye ours.

n For a more uniform loaf of bread, remove the dough before the nal rise cycle signal, then remove

the kneading paddle and reshape the dough into a neat loaf.

n Use the ‘Whole Wheat’ program when baking breads containing not only whole wheat our but other

heavy ours that will require a longer knead and rise.

n All breads slice best when allowed to cool for a minimum of 30 minutes (preferably longer) before slicing.

If you wish to serve bread warm, wrap in foil and heat in oven.

n For quick breads/batter breads, spray the bottom and halfway up the sides of the bread pan with cooking

spray before adding ingredients, to assist in release. Loosen the loaf with a plastic spatula before turning
out.

n For white breads and any recipe calling for a white our (unless it is a quick/batter bread requiring cake

our), the best our to use is bread our, which has a higher protein content.

n If you are adapting a recipe and it requires you to add half an egg, use a small egg as a replacement for half.

A large egg is generally equal to about ¼ cup.

n A pinch of ginger or a bit of vitamin C can give a boost to the yeast and help it to grow better.

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n Too much cinnamon, garlic, citrus zest or alcohol can counteract the rising properties of yeast.

n Always add nuts via the automatic dispenser or when the mix-in signal sounds. Adding them too early

may result in their becoming too nely ground.

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Troubleshooting

Dough does not rise properly

Check expiry date of yeast. Make certain yeast is fresh and properly stored (sealed in a cool dark place).
Liquid may have been too hot and killed yeast or liquid may have been too cool and yeast did not activate
completely. Liquids should be between 24ºC to 32ºC for best bread machine results.
‘Delay Timer’ feature used but ingredients were introduced to the bread pan in the incorrect order.

Short loaves

n Not enough sugar in recipe.
n Not enough yeast. Yeast was old or improperly stored.
n ‘Delay Timer’ feature used and ingredients not placed in bread pan properly.
n Salt came into contact with yeast and killed yeast.
n Loaves with whole wheat and or whole grain ours will were not introduced to the bread pan in the

correct order.

Sunken, uneven tops of loaves

High humidity or high room temperature. Do not place bread machine in sunny window.
On high humidity days, try increasing the our by one tablespoon per cup of our used.

Under-baked, gummy texture

n Dough too wet. When baking next loaf of same bread, watch dough during the rst knead and add

additional our, 1 or 2 teaspoons at a time.

n Too much whole grain or whole grain our used.
n Bread pan too small for recipe.

Collapsed loaf

n Dough too wet. When baking next loaf of same bread, watch dough during the rst knead and add

additional our, 1 to 2 teaspoons at a time.

n Water not correct temperature.
n Ingredients not in correct proportions. Ensure you measure dry ingredients correctly by stirring ours

rst, spooning into measuring cup, and then levelling.

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Open texture

n Dough too wet. When baking next loaf of same bread, watch dough during the rst knead and add

additional our, 1 to 2 teaspoons at a time.

n Too much yeast was used.
n Salt was omitted or incorrectly under measured.

Dense, heavy texture

n Dough too dry. When baking next loaf of same bread, watch dough during the rst knead and add

additional water/liquid 1 teaspoon at a time.

n This may occur when substituting low fat products such as fat-free milk or egg replacers, light butter or

margarine, fat-free sour cream or cream cheese.

n Not enough sugar in recipe.
n Not enough yeast used.

Kneading paddle embedded in the loaf

n If you are nearby when the signal before last rise sounds, you can remove the kneading paddle, reshape the

loaf and replace.

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Cleaning & Maintenance

n Always unplug the appliance from the mains socket before cleaning.
n Before rst use and after every use, clean each part thoroughly.
n Periodically check all parts before reassembly.
n Allow the appliance to cool before cleaning.
n Never immerse the unit in water or other liquid.
n To clean the housing and control panel, wipe with a clean, damp cloth and dry before storing. Never use

rough, abrasive materials or cleansers to clean any part of the unit.
Wash the baking pan, kneading paddle, measuring spoon and measuring cup with warm soapy water and

rinse thoroughly, or clean in the upper rack of the dishwasher. Dry all parts after use.

n If you have trouble removing the kneading paddle from the bread pan, soak in warm water for 10 to 15

minutes, this will loosen the blade.

N.B. Do not use metal utensils with the baking pan as they will damage the non-stick surface.

n To clean the baking chamber, remove any bread crumbs by wiping them away with a slightly damp cloth or

clean pastry brush

UK Guarantee

n This Cuisinart appliance is guaranteed for domestic consumer use for 5 years.
n The guarantee covers defects under normal use from date of purchase and ceases to be valid in the event

of alteration or repair by unauthorised persons.

n If the appliance does not perform satisfactorily due to defects of material or manufacture, it will be

repaired or replaced by the manufacturer (see ‘UK After Sales Service’ for details).

n This guarantee is only valid in the United Kingdom and Eire (includes Channel Islands and Isle of Man).
n No responsibility will be accepted for any damage caused in transit.
n A charge may be made if goods are returned outside the relevant guarantee period or if the product is

returned unnecessarily.

n The manufacturer reserves the right to amend terms and specications without prior notice.
n This guarantee in no way affects your statutory rights.
n This guarantee does not cover accidental damage.

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UK After Sales Service

For further inspiration and recipes for using your Cuisinart Bread Maker please visit our website
www.cuisinart.co.uk or our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/user/CuisinartUK, for technical advice and
troubleshooting, contact the Cuisinart Customer Care Line on 0870 240 6902 (09:00 to 17:00 hrs Monday to
Friday) or alternatively, email your enquiry to [e-mail].

In Guarantee

Return the product to the Cuisinart Service
Centre at the following address:

Customer Care Centre
Conair Logistics
Unit 4
Revolution Park
Buckshaw Avenue
Buckshaw Village
Chorley
PR7 7DW

Enclose your name and address, together with
proof of purchase and details of the fault.
Cuisinart will either repair or replace the product,
as appropriate.

Out of Guarantee

Contact the Cuisinart Customer Care Line
on 0870 240 6902 (09:00 to 17:00 hrs Monday
to Friday) or, alternatively, email your enquiry
to [e-mail] for details of the
standard repair or replacement charge. If you
wish to proceed with the repair or replacement,
return the product to the Cuisinart Care Centre
at the following address:

Customer Care Centre
Conair Logistics
Unit 4
Revolution Park
Buckshaw Avenue
Buckshaw Village
Chorley
PR7 7DW

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