Moulinex ABKEP1 user Manual

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Important Safeguards

Read the instructions for use carefully before
using your breadmaker for the first time.

This product has been designed for domestic use
only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or
failure to comply with the instructions, Moulinex
accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will
not apply.

Never leave the breadmaker within reach of
children without supervision.

This is an appliance designed to work on
230-240 volts AC only.

Check that the voltage rating corresponds to
that of your household electrical wiring system.

Unplug your breadmaker as soon as you have
finished using it and when you are cleaning it.

Do not use your breadmaker if it is not working
correctly or if it has been damaged. If this
happens please contact our approved service
centre (see details at the end of this booklet).

Never dismantle the breadmaker yourself as this
will negate your guarantee. This must be done
by our approved service centre.

Do not place the breadmaker, the power cord or
the plug in water or any other liquid.

Do not allow the power cord to hang down
within reach of children.

The power cord must never come into contact
with any hot parts of the breadmaker, any
external heat source or rest on sharp edges.

Always plug in the appliance at an earthed
power socket.

Do not use an extension lead. If you accept
liability for doing so, only use an extension lead
which is in good condition, has an earthed plug
and is suited to the power of the appliance.

Never use or plug in your appliance if:

- it’s power cord is faulty or damaged

- the appliance has been dropped

- it has visible damage or operating faults.
In such cases, to avoid any danger, contact our
approved service centre to have the appliance
repaired as special tools are needed.

Do not switch on the appliance near to
inflammable materials (blinds, curtains etc) or
close to an external heat source (gas stove,
hotplate etc).

Use only accessories and spare parts from
Moulinex which are suitable for the breadmaker.

At the end of the program, always wear oven
gloves to handle the pan or the hot parts of the
breadmaker. The breadmaker becomes very hot
during use.

Never obstruct the air vent grid.
Do not cover the top of the appliance with any

type of material whilst in use as this may cause
the viewing window to melt.

Take great care as steam may escape when you
open the lid at the end of or during the program.

When you use program 10 (jam, compotes) be
careful as there may be a jet of steam and hot
splashes as you open the lid.

Wiring Instructions
(For UK Only)

Warning: this appliance must be earthed.

Important: the wires in this lead are coloured in
accordance with the following codes:
Green and yellow: Earth, Brown: Live, Blue: Neutral

Connect the green/yellow wire to the terminal in
the plug marked “E” or by the earth symbol, or
coloured green or coloured green and yellow.
Connect the brown wire to the terminal in the
plug marked “L” or coloured red.
Connect the blue wire to the terminal in the
plug marked “N” or coloured black.
A 13 amp fuse should be fitted when the
appliance is connected to a BS 1363 A plug.
Seek professional advice if unsure of the correct
procedure for the above.

The cord is already fitted with a plug
incorporating a fuse. Should you need to replace
the fuse, an appropriately rated approved
BS1362 fuse must be used (refer to product
specification for fuse ratings).

If the plug supplied does not fit your socket
outlet, it should be removed from the mains
leads and disposed of safely. The flexible cord
insulation should be stripped back as appropriate
and a suitable alternative plug fitted.
The replacement plug must be equipped with
an appropriate fuse (refer to specification for
fuse rating.)
Please note that the fuse cover is an important
part of the plug. Please ensure that it is always
refitted correctly. If you lose this cover please do
not use the plug. You may contact our Customer
Relations Department.

The safety of this appliance complies with the
technical requirements and standards in force.

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3Product Description
4 Before You Start

How To Use Your Breadmaker – Please read this section carefully.
For Bread Making -

5 Making dough in your breadmaker
6 Using the timer for a delayed start

Slicing and storing home made bread
Cleaning

7 Getting to know your Breadmaker

Baking programs
8 Ingredients for breadmaking
9Breadmaking with the delayed start program

10 Top Tips for the best Bread Making

Making more than one loaf

Creating your own recipes

Glazes for baked bread

11 Bread Recipes
15 Super Rapid Bake Bread
16 Dough Recipes
18 Gluten-Free Bread Making

Teabreads
20 Cakes
21 Jams and Compotes
22 Troubleshooting
24 After Sales Service Information

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How To Use Your Breadmaker

For bread making (programs 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 7, 8, 9 only)

Open the lid and remove the baking pan (E)
by firmly pulling it straight up by the handle. It is
important to remove the baking pan from the
appliance, to avoid accidentally spilling ingredients
into the inner case (D), rather than putting the
ingredients into the pan while it is in place.

Attach the kneading blade (F) onto the shaft
and push firmly down. Be sure the shaft and
kneading blade are clean of any breadcrumbs
or dough.

Place the ingredients in the pan in exactly
the same order stated in the recipe, always
adding the yeast last. Make sure the yeast does
not come in contact with the liquid, salt or
sugar. Always measure the ingredients carefully
using the cup and spoon provided. For liquids
place the cup on a flat surface and view at eye
level. When using the spoon level off the
ingredients with the straight edge of a knife.
Heaped measurements of critical ingredients
can dramatically affect the cooked result.

Place the pan in the unit. Push down firmly
until you hear it click in position. Fold down
the handle (it’s easier to remove after baking if
you position it at the front). Note: If the baking

pan is not fitted correctly the kneading blade will
not operate.

Close the lid. Plug in the appliance. Initially
the display temporarily reads “1P” on the
display to indicate program 1 and then shows
“3:00” hours. Press the menu control (J6) to

select the number of the program required for
the recipe, when you release the button the
total cycle time will be displayed in hours and
minutes. Each time you press the button it will
advance one program. If you go too far when
pressing the menu control, either switch the
appliance off and start again or simply carry on
pressing the button until it goes back to the
beginning (program 1). If you want program
1, you do not need to press the menu control (J6).

For programs 1 to 4 only, press the
browning adjustment (J5) to select the crust
colour - 1 = lightly browned, 2 = browned and
3 = very browned. An arrow will point to the
setting selected. If you have chosen programs
5 to 10 the level of browning and weight are
automatically selected (browning on 2 and
weight on 750 g).

For programs 1 to 4 only, press weight
selection button (J3) and choose either 500 g
or 750 g as detailed in the recipe.

Press the start/stop button (J4) to start the
program, the program is set and the time
starts to count down on the display. If the
wrong program has accidentally been set and
the program has already started, firmly press
down the start/stop button continuously for
about 5 seconds until the display shows “P” for
program, then within 5 seconds reset to the
required number program using the menu
button. Note: For program 2, there is a rest time

for the first 30 minutes to help soften the flour
and settle the temperature of the ingredients.
Mixing does not begin until the display shows
3:40 (750 g setting) and 3:30 (500 g setting).

Note: The control panel has a protective
film over the digital display when new
which should be removed.

List Of Parts

A - Main body of the appliance
B - Lid with viewing window
C - Air vents
D - Inner case
E - Baking pan
F - Kneading blade
G - Measuring cup
H - Measuring spoon
a = Tablespoon - approx. 15 ml

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tablespoon also marked)

b =Teaspoon- approx. 5ml

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teaspoon also marked)

J Control panel
J1 - Display
J2 - Delayed start buttons

(this function cannot be
used on programs 5, 6,
10, and 11)

J3 - Weight selection
J4 - Start/Stop button
J5 - Browning adjustment

(to select the colour of
the crust for programs 1
to 4 only).

J6 - Menu control

Before You Start

• Unpack the appliance and wash the pan and
the accessories in water and washing-up liquid.

• Rinse and dr y with care.

• Clean the baking pan using a damp sponge.

• The display has a protective film over it when
new which must be removed otherwise you will
have difficulty reading the display.

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IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS

OR QUERIES, PLEASE CONTACT

OUR HELPLINE:

0845 330 4554 – UK

[phone] – IRELAND

Thank you for choosing an appliance from the Moulinex range
which is intended exclusively for making bread, teabreads, brioches,
cakes, dough’s, jams and compotes.

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Using The Timer For A
Delayed Start

You can program the Breadmaker up to 13
hours in advance, so that the bread is ready at
a time to suit you. The cycle time will be
exactly the same, it just means that you can
delay when the bread making will begin. For
example, you can set the timer in the evening
and wake up to fresh bread the following
morning. This function cannot be used on
programs 5, 6, 10, and 11.

Follow the instructions in ‘How to Use Your
Breadmaker’ steps 1 - 7. The program time for
the setting you have selected will be displayed.

Calculate the time you want the bread to be
ready. Example: If it is 8 pm when you place the

ingredients in the baking pan and you want your
bread ready at 7.30 am tomorrow morning, set
the timer to 11:30 (11 hours and 30 minutes), the
time required until the completion of the bread.

Use the “delayed start buttons” (J2) to set the
required time. Each time you press the + or ­button the display will increase or decrease in
10 minutes increments. Once you have set the
time, press the start/stop button (J4). The colon
in the display will flash to indicate that the timer
has been set and the countdown will begin.

If you make a mistake while setting the
“delayed start buttons”, press and hold the
“Start/Stop” button (J4) until it flashes “1 P”
and you can set the timer again.

Slicing and storing home
made bread

Cool bread on a wire rack for at least an hour
before slicing with a sharp, serrated edge knife or
electric carving knife. If you want to eat the bread
while it is still warm we advise cutting chunky
slices about 2.5 cm (1 inch) thick, otherwise it is
difficult to get even slices.

Store bread in an airtight container or wrap
loosely in a polythene bag and keep in a cool
dry place. Do not keep in the refrigerator as it
stales more quickly and draws the water out.
Crusty bread recipes are best stored in a paper
bag to prevent the crust softening.

Since home made bread has no preservatives it
tends to dry out and becomes stale faster than
commercial bread and is best eaten freshly
made, but it should keep for about 2 days.
Breads which contain egg and those without
any fat should be eaten on the day they are
made. Use up any dry bread for making toast.
To freeze home made bread, wrap in foil or
sealed freezer bags then defrost at room
temperature or in the microwave.

Cleaning

• Unplug the breadmaker and allow it to
cool down.

• Clean the body of the breadmaker and the
inside of the pan using a damp sponge.
Dry with care.

•Wash the pan and the blade using hot
water and washing-up liquid. Rinse and dry
quickly and carefully.

• Remove the lid to wash it in hot water and
washing-up liquid. Rinse and dry quickly and
carefully. Never immerse the lid or soak it in
water, in order to avoid any water getting
into the air vent grid.

• Never wash any part of the breadmaker in
a dishwasher.

• Never use scouring pads, nor alcohol, nor
scouring powder to clean the breadmaker.

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During use it is normal to hear the
machine make thumping noises while it kneads
the dough. Also, during certain stages in the
program it is usual for condensation to form on
the viewing window. NEVER open the lid
during the rising and baking time as it will let
warm air escape and can affect the results
dramatically. Warning: Do not cover the top of

the appliance with any type of material whilst in
use as this may cause the viewing window to
melt. Do not touch the viewing window as it gets
hot during the baking cycle.

When baking has finished, a beep sounds.
Ideally remove the bread from the pan as soon
as it’s ready. There may be times when this is
not possible, so the appliance automatically
switches to the “keep warm” function (see
point 12) to prevent condensation spoiling the
bread. Switch off the bread maker at the mains
and unplug. Open the lid and lift out the bread
pan using oven gloves, as it will be very hot
(this is easier if the handle is positioned at the
front). Warning: Do not place the bread pan on

heat sensitive surfaces as it will be hot.

To remove the loaf from the pan, still wear
oven gloves and turn the pan upside down
and shake the bread out onto a wire rack to
cool. If you have difficulty removing the loaf,
loosen the sides with a plastic or wooden
spatula (never use metal utensils as they could
scratch the non-stick coating). Allow the bread
to cool before slicing. (See section ‘Slicing and
Storing Home Made Bread’ page 6).
Sometimes the kneading blade can remain in
the loaf after baking, to remove it wait until
the loaf has cooled slightly and then use the
end of a plastic spatula or other non-metallic
utensil to prise it out. Remember the kneading
blade could still be hot. If the kneading blade
remains stuck in the bottom of the pan, fill
with warm water and leave to soak to loosen
the blade from the shaft. Note: The handle on

the baking pan may remain very hot for a long
time after use, so take care when you come to
wash it.

The ‘Keep Warm’ function automatically
begins when the baking time has finished and
the display shows 0:00. During the one hour
period of keeping warm a beep continues to
sound at regular intervals and at the end of the
cycle automatically turn itself off. Bread can be
removed at any time during the keep warm
period. To turn off the ‘Keep Warm’ feature
manually, switch off at the mains and unplug.

Allow the appliance to cool with the lid

open for at least 30 minutes before using again.

Making Dough in your
Breadmaker (using programs 7 & 8)

Follow steps 1 to 9 in section ‘How to Use your
Breadmaker’. Open the lid and remove the
dough from the machine as soon as the cycle
finishes and use straight away. If you keep the
dough in the breadmaker, it may over rise and
produce poor results.

Switch off the bread maker at the mains and
unplug. Shape and give the dough a final rising
in a warm place until doubled in size. This takes
about 40 minutes - 1 hour for a large loaf and
about 25 - 30 minutes for rolls. Then bake in a
conventional oven. Please refer to individual
recipes for further details.

The final rising, often called proving, allows the
dough to rise a second time. Cover the dough to
prevent a hard skin forming, either use a large
polythene bag or cover with lightly oiled
polythene. Place the shaped bread in a warm,
draught free place until the dough had doubled
in size. If the dough has risen insufficiently it will
not produce a satisfactory result.

When baking it is important to preheat the oven
to the temperature stated in the recipe. If using a
fan oven, reduce the cooking temperature by
10°c and the cooking time may be a few
minutes faster. When correctly baked the bread
should be well risen and sound hollow when
tapped on the base.

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