Quantum SmartBake®
Programmable Dough & Breadmaker
Instruction Booklet
BM7800
Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.
Important instructions – retain for future use.
Contents
Using your Quantum SmartBake Safely |
2-3 |
Features of your Sunbeam Quantum |
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SmartBake |
4-6 |
The Control Panel including baking |
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progress monitor |
7-8 |
Baking Process Monitor |
9 |
Quick reference Help Card |
10 |
Menu Settings |
11-13 |
Using Your Quantum SmartBake |
14 |
Easy to follow steps to baking with the |
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Quantum SmartBake |
15-16 |
The Art and Science of Baking Great |
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Tasting Bread |
17-18 |
Important Measuring Tips |
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Fruit and Nut Dispenser |
20 |
The Baking Process |
21 |
Programming your Quantum SmartBake |
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How to use the Time Delay |
26 |
Power Interruption Program Protection |
27 |
What Ingredients to use |
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Handy Hints to a better loaf |
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Care and Cleaning |
30 |
Help Guide |
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Recipes |
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The Time Cycle Chart |
89-90 |
Program Setting Times and |
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Display Information |
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Troubleshooting |
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Congratulations
You are just a few easy steps away from experiencing the aroma of fresh bread baking in your new Sunbeam Quantum SmartBake.
We at Sunbeam understand the busy lifestyles that we live today and that’s why when developing the Quantum SmartBake we made baking a loaf of bread as easy as 1, 2, 3 - or for those with a little more time can use the SmartBake Technology to create their own favourite recipes.
The Quantum SmartBake features the latest technology and is leading breadmakers
into the new Millennium. The SmartBake Technology of the Quantum ensures that your breadmaker is easy to use, fully programmable and has a Baking Progress Monitor, so that you know exactly what stage your machine is at in the bread making process.
The Quantum SmartBake has been designed with a true Gluten Free Recipe. Specific program modifications have been developed with the Coeliac Society of Australia to ensure that your Quantum SmartBake will allow those with Gluten intollerances, to bake successful Gluten Free recipes. The Gluten Free preset menu also acts as the basis for a Yeast Free recipe.
With your Quantum SmartBake you have 76 baking and dough options including your Basic White, Gluten/Yeast Free, Whole Wheat, Sweet, French, Damper, Pizza & Pasta dough and it even creates delicious
fresh jam that tastes great on a freshly baked damper loaf.
You have a choice of 4 traditional horizontal loaf sizes from 750g up to a 1.5kg loaf and a choice of 3 crust settings to suit any size family and appetite. Baking with your
Quantum SmartBake is so easy to do and with the 15 hour pre-set timer you can set it the night before and wake up to a freshly baked loaf.
Before you start, we suggest that you read this booklet to ensure that you achieve the best results from your Quantum SmartBake.
We’ve done everything we can do to make bread baking a breeze, but if you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your breadmaker, please call the
Sunbeam Customer Service
Australia |
1300 881 861 |
New Zealand |
0800 786 232 |
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR SUNBEAM BREADMAKER
•Do not use attachments not recommended by Sunbeam. This may cause fire, electric shock or injury
•Do not use outdoors or for commercial use, or for any other purpose other than its intended use
•This unit is intended for household use only
Sunbeam is very safety conscious when designing and manufacturing consumer products, but it is essential that the product user also exercise care when using an electrical appliance. Listed below are precautions which are essential for the safe use of an electrical appliance:
•Read carefully and save all the instructions provided with an appliance.
•Always turn the power off at the power outlet before you insert or remove a plug. Remove by grasping the plug - do not pull on the cord.
•Turn the power off and remove the plug when the appliance is not in use and before cleaning.
•Do not use your appliance with an extension cord unless this cord has been checked and tested by a qualified technician or service person.
•Always use your appliance from a power outlet of the voltage (A.C. only) marked on the appliance.
•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.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
•The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.
•Never leave an appliance unattended while in use.
•Do not use an appliance for any purpose other than its intended use.
•Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas flame, electric element or on a heated oven.
•Do not place on top of any other appliance.
•Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang over the edge of a table or bench top or touch any hot surface.
•Do not operate any electrical appliance with a damaged cord or after the appliance has been damaged in any manner. If damage is suspected, return the appliance to the nearest Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre
for examination, repair or adjustment.
•For additional protection, Sunbeam recommend the use of a residual current device (RCD) with a tripping current not exceeding 30mA in the electrical circuit supplying power to your appliances.
•Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid unless recommended.
•Appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.
•This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and
other working environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments.
If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance, please visit www.sunbeam.com.au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line.
Ensure the above safety precautions are understood. |
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Using your Quantum SmartBake® Safely
Before use
1.Read all instructions, product labels and warnings. Save these instructions.
2.Remove all foreign matter from the bread pan.
3.Wipe over bread pan and kneading blade before use.
4.Peel off plastic film from control panel and remove all static labels.
5.Always use the breadmaker from a 230240V AC power outlet.
6.Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord or allow it to touch any hot surface. Do not plug in the cord where people may walk or trip on it or allow the cord
to dangle over the edge of a table or benchtop.
Whilst in use
1.This breadmaker is ‘cool touch’, but does get quite warm during operation. Be careful to keep your hands and face away from the unit.
2.Do not open the lid or remove the bread pan during operation except as indicated in the instructions.
3.Do not place anything on the breadmaker lid. Do not cover vents.
4.This breadmaker unit has built-in Power Interruption Program Protection to maintain your baking cycle, in the advent of an interruption in your power supply (black out). Any extended power outage may result in the program being cancelled see page 21 for full details.
5.Do not touch moving parts.
Where to use
1.Use only on a stable, heat-resistant surface.
2.Do not use the breadmaker where it will
be exposed to direct sunlight or other heat 2 sources, such as a stove or oven.
3.Do not place on top of any other appliance.
4.Keep the breadmaker out of reach of children as it does get quite warm. Also, if any buttons are accidentally touched during operation, baking may stop.
5.Place the unit at least 50 millimetres away from walls as they may discolour from the heat.
After use
1.Always turn the unit off and remove the plug from the power outlet after use, and before cleaning.
2.Use oven mitts when taking out the baking pan after baking.
3.Allow the breadmaker to cool down before cleaning or storing.
4.Read instructions before cleaning. Do not immerse the unit or plug in water. This will cause electric shock or damage to the unit.
Safety Precautions
1.Do not use attachments not recommended by Sunbeam. They may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
2.Do not use outdoors or for commercial use, or for any purpose other than its intended use.
3.Do not operate the unit if the cord or plug is frayed or damaged. Do not operate
if the appliance has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest Sunbeam Appliance
Service Centre for examination, repair or mechanical or electrical adjustment.
As a service to customers, Sunbeam Appliance Service Centres will carry out a free check on your appliance to ensure it is electrically safe.
4.Remove the plug by grasping the plug - do not pull on the cord.
Using your Quantum SmartBake Safely continued
5.Use of extension cords: A short power supply cord has been provided to reduce the risk of injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a long cord. Extension cords should be used with care. The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the benchtop where it can be pulled by children or tripped over accidentally.
6.Electrical power: If the electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your breadmaker may not operate properly. The breadmaker should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other operating appliances.
7.For safety reasons and to avoid maintenance by unskilled persons, some appliances are ‘Sealed’ using tamperproof means as specified by SAA (Standards Association of Australia).
Such appliances should always be returned to the nearest Sunbeam Service Centre for adjustment or repair if required.
8.For additional protection Sunbeam recommend the installation of a Residual Current Device (RCD) on all electrical appliances with a rated current not exceeding 30mA is advisable in the electrical circuit supplying the power outlet in use.
9.This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless they have been adequately supervised by a responsible adult to ensure that they can use the appliance safely.
10.Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
This unit is intended for household use only
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Features of your Sunbeam Quantum SmartBake®
Large viewing window with stainless steel trim
Automatic Fruit & Nut Dispenser
Automatically releases ingredients into the dough during the kneading cycle. Takes the guess-work out of recipes. See page 17 for more information.
Non-stick baking pan
Cooltouch exterior
Makes it safer when baking bread, particularly when children are present.
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Removable lid
Fully programmable control panel
LCD window
Quick reference help cards
Traditional Horizontal loaf
Horizontal loaf sizes up to 1.5kg
4 horizontal loaf sizes up to 1.5kg with a choice of 3 crust settings to suit any size family and appetite.
Cord Wrap
Tidy cord wrap stores unwanted cord at the back of the breadmaker when not in use
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Features of your Sunbeam Quantum SmartBake continued
Your Sunbeam Quantum SmartBake is a fully programmable dough and bread making machine that allows you to easily make fresh bread in only a few hours.
There are a host of other features:
Automatic Fruit & Nut dispenser
Automatically releases ingredients into the dough during the kneading cycle. Takes the guess-work out of recipes. See page 20 for more information.
8 programmable memory settings
SmartBake technology enables full programmability and saving of your favourite 8 recipes. Either start your recipe from scratch, or base it on one of the first 8 preset menus. See page 11 for more information.
76 baking and kneading options
Including Basic White, Gluten/Yeast Free, Whole Wheat, French, Sweet, Cake, Damper, Jam, Pasta & Pizza Dough.
Quick reference Help Cards
Slide out handy reference cards makes operation easy. No need to rely on the instruction booklet. See page 10 for more information.
Baking Progress Monitor
Shows each stage of the bread baking process. See page 9 for more information.
15 hour Time Delay
Wake up to the smell of fresh hot crusty bread in the morning with the 15 hour time delay setting. See page 26 for more information.
Power Interruption Program Protection
Stores your program in the advent of a black out or power surge. When power resumes so does your program. See page 27 for more information.
Large viewing window
Allows you to watch each stage of the breadmaking cycle.
60 minute Keep-Warm function
Keeps bread warm for 1 hour after baking.
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The Control Panel
The control panel on the Quantum SmartBake is designed to ensure easy use and makes baking a loaf of bread a pleasure.
The simple to use control panel enables you to select your desired baking program and features a large LCD window making it easy to see your selected menu and the completion time for the setting.
Display Window
The LCD window indicates the program setting selected from (1) to (12) and the CRUST Colour and Loaf SIZE.
The display will show the number of hours and minutes until the cycle is complete - “0:00”.
Menu
Control Panel
Press the Menu button to select automatic breadmaking menus from (1) to (12). Each of these menu settings are explained further on page 11 Each time you press the menu
button it cycles through the menus from (1) to (12).
The default menu when the breadmaker is turned on is MENU 1.
Crust
Press the Crust button to select the desired crust colour - Light, Medium or Dark.
The default setting is Medium.
Size
Press the Size button to select the loaf size - 750g, 1.0kg or 1.25kg (1.5kg).
A 1.5kg loaf size is achieved by simply utilising the 1.25kg setting. See page 29 for more information.
The default setting is 1.0kg.
Favourite Recipes
Press the Recipe button ( 
) to cycle through your saved favourite recipes, the Book icon will be displayed on the LCD. If you have not saved any recipes these will be empty and the LCD window will read “0:00”.
Modify
Allows you to create your own recipes, or modify your program during the cycle.
This button must be held for 2 seconds to activate any modifications. If modifying your program during baking this button acts as a Pause button, and must be pressed again to continue the cycle.
Save
Allows you to save your favourite programs that you have modified to suit your own personal tastes. When a menu is saved it is indicated by a beep from the control panel.
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The Control Panel continued
Delay/Adjust
Allows you to delay the completion of your desired program up to 15 hours, or use it during programming to adjust the time of the current stage of your breadmaking cycle by pressing the +/- (▼/▲) buttons.
Cancel
This button allows you to instantly cancel out of programming or cancel the breadmaking process. Once you have pressed this button it returns you to the beginning of the current cycle.
Start/Pause
Press the Start/Pause button to commence selected setting or begin timer countdown for delay timer.
If you would like to pause the current breadmaking cycle all you need to do is press the Start/Pause button. The time will flash indicating that you are in ‘PAUSE’ mode. To resume the baking cycle you must press the button again.
To stop the operation or cancel a timer setting, press and hold for 2-3 seconds until you hear a beep.
Battery
When the breadmaker loses power the battery icon ( ) will be displayed. This indicates that the machine is relying on an internal battery supply.
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Baking Progress Monitor
The baking progress monitor is located at the top of the LCD screen. The monitor displays each of the stages of the breadmaking cycle and under each icon are a series of boxes.
During the breadmaking cycle one of these boxes is blacked out to indicate which stage of the cycle you are in.
Pre-Heat
The pre-heat feature is part of the Wheat and Jam settings only. During the pre-heat stage the Quantum SmartBake is pre-warming the ingredients before the first kneading stage commences.
Knead
Signals that the loaf is in either of the 2 kneading or the 2 knock-down stages.
Rise
Signals that the loaf is in one of the 3 rising stages. During the different rise stages a low temperature is used which assists the rising process.
Bake
Signals that the loaf is in the bake stage. This is
the final stage of the breadmaking cycle at which
a higher temperature is used to bake the bread.
Keep Warm
The Keep Warm feature starts when the bread has completed the baking stage and keeps the bread warm for up to 60 minutes.
Baking Progess Monitor
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Quick Reference Help Cards
The 3 handy reference cards are easily accessible and slide out of the side of the control panel.
Quick Guide
The Quick Guide card reminds you how to use your Quantum SmartBake in 3 easy steps.
Program
The Program card takes you through the simple steps of programming your favourite recipes.
Favourites
This card is for you to list all your Favourite Recipes from (1) to (8), which you have saved. It is specially coated so you can write on it.
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Menu Settings
(1) Basic
Press the MENU button once and the LCD window will show ‘1’. Use this setting to make traditional white bread. You have a choice of 3 crust colours - Light, Medium or Dark.
The Quantum SmartBake will default to a 1.0kg loaf with a Medium crust colour setting.
To select a crust setting other than Medium, press the CRUST button once for a Dark loaf or twice for a Light loaf.
If you require a loaf size other than a 1.0kg, press the SIZE button until you reach your desired loaf size.
(2) Turbo
Need bread in a hurry? The Turbo setting is used to decrease the overall completion time of your bread.
The breads made using this setting may be shorter and denser because of a decrease in rising times.
Tip: The Turbo setting should only be selected when baking White, Wheat, Sweet & French breads.
To use the Turbo setting, place ingredients into the bread pan and then place in the Quantum SmartBake and press the MENU button twice, the LCD window will show ‘2’.
(3) Gluten Free/Yeast Free
The Gluten Free setting on the Quantum SmartBake has been tested thoughly
by Sunbeam with the assistance of the Coeliac Society of Australia. The Quantum SmartBake is the first breadmaker to have a set recipe specifically designed to meet the needs of many people who have intolerances to gluten.
Due to the use of different ingredients in Gluten Free bread there are a few handy
hints which you should read before you commence baking. Refer to the Gluten Free instructions in the recipe section.
This setting is also the basis for the Yeast Free loaf.
Refer to the Yeast Free instructions in the recipe section.
Press the MENU button three times, the LCD window will show ‘3’.
(4) Wheat
Whole wheat breads require more rising time to accommodate the slower rising action with whole-wheat flour. Therefore, it is normal for whole wheat breads to take longer to bake and be heavier in texture.
Press the MENU button four times, the LCD window will show ‘4’.
Note: When the Wheat setting has been selected the first knead will not commence straight away. This is due to a 30 minute Pre-Heat feature in the Wheat setting to ensure a good result.
(5) Sweet
This cycle is for breads that require additional ingredients such as sugar, dried fruits or chocolate to sweeten the bread.
Press the MENU button five times, the LCD window will show ‘5’.
Tip: To prevent the crust from becoming too dark, a Light crust colour is recommended.
(6) French
This cycle is for breads with crispier crusts, such as French and Italian breads.
Press the MENU button six times, the LCD window will show ‘6’.
Tip: This style loaf best suits loaves which are low in fat and sugar
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Menu Settings - continued
(7) Cake
Make a variety of sweet and savoury home made cakes on this setting. You can use this setting to mix and bake cakes. We recommend the use of pre-packaged cake mixes. Select the Light crust colour to prevent the sides from burning.
Refer to the Cake instructions in the Recipe section.
Press the MENU button seven times, the LCD window will show ‘7’.
(8) Damper
Have damper style bread ready in 1 hour & 20 minutes for a 1kg loaf. Make a variety of sweet and savoury damper style breads on this setting.
Once the Damper cycle is complete, you may need to select the Bake function to bake for a further 15 minutes to ensure a crisp crust. Alternatively this can be achieved by using the Programming mode. (See page 18 for more information)
Due to use of Self Raising flour in the Damper recipes the taste may be similar to that of a scone.
Refer to the Damper instructions in the Recipe section.
Press the MENU button eight times, the LCD window will show ‘8’.
(9) Jam
You can now have fresh jam all year round. Use this setting to make fresh savoury and sweet jams.
Refer to the Jam instructions in the Recipe section.
Press the MENU button nine times, the LCD window will show ‘9’.
Note: As with the Wheat setting the Jam setting also features a 30 minute Pre-Heat to ensure good results.
(10) Bake
When you select the Bake setting, the Quantum SmartBake will immediately start baking. This setting will bake for 1 hour and can be controlled manually by pressing the Start/pause button to stop the function at any time.
This setting can be used to complete the bread baking process in case of a power failure.
If there has been a power failure, allow the dough to rise in the bread pan without power until it reaches ¾ of the way up the
bread pan. Reconnect electricity and select program setting (10) Bake, and press Start.
This setting can also be used to increase cooking time. If your bread is still doughlike at the completion of a bread cycle or you would like your bread cooked for a longer
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Menu Settings - continued
time, simply select the bake function to continue cooking.
Note: You may need to wait 10-15 minutes for the machine to cool down, before you select the Bake program. If you attempt to use the Bake option before the machine has cooled down, an error message will appear on the display - “E:01”, (see page 76 for more information).
Press the MENU button ten times, the LCD window will show ‘10’.
(11) Pasta Dough
This setting allows you to make pasta dough for fresh pasta. Feed the pasta through a pasta machine to make fettuccini, ravioli and lasagne.
Refer to the Pasta instructions in the Recipe section.
Press the MENU button eleven times, the LCD window will show ‘11’.
(12) Pizza Dough
This setting allows you to create a variety of doughs for croissants, bread rolls and pizza, to bake in a conventional oven.
Refer to the Dough instructions in the Recipe section.
Press the MENU button twelve times, the LCD window will show ‘12’.
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Using your Quantum SmartBake®
Before using your Quantum SmartBake for the first time
We recommend that you remove the baking pan (instructions to do so are explained below) and wipe over the bread pan and kneading blade with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
Do not immerse the bread pan in water unless necessary. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners as they may damage the non-stick surface. Do not place any parts of your breadmaker in the dishwasher.
Removing the baking pan
Open the lid of your Quantum SmartBake and remove the baking pan by taking hold of the baking pan handle and lifting it straight up.
It is a good idea to remove the baking pan before adding ingredients so that no
ingredients are spilt into the baking chamber and onto the element.
Adding Ingredients
We recommend that you add the ingredients into the bread pan in the order listed. All ingredients should be at room temperature and measured carefully.
Replacing the baking pan
To return the baking pan to the baking chamber simply position the baking pan into the baking chamber and push down until it slots into position.
Lay the handle flat toward the side of the bread pan.
Close the lid securely, plug the machine into a 230-240 volt AC power outlet and turn the power ON.
Note: When the machine is first plugged in, the LCD window will beep and flash “0.00” until a program is selected.
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Easy to follow steps to baking with the Quantum SmartBake®
The following instructions are designed to guide beginners through the baking process step by step. These instructions are specifically for the Bread, Dough or
Pasta recipes from the recipe section of this booklet.
All recipes listed in this booklet use local ingredients and Australian Standard Metric Measuring tools (spoons, cups and measuring scales).
We advise that all ingredients should be weighed for accuracy.
Step 1 - Add ingredients
Simply add ingredients to the baking pan. Ingredients should be added in the following order:
1.Liquid Ingredients
2.Dry Ingredients
3.Yeast
Tip: For a good result it is important that the ingredients are added in the correct order and are weighed for accuracy.
Step 2 - Select menu setting
Press the MENU button to make your desired selection. As you press the menu button you move through each of the recipes from
(1) to (12) and as you scroll through the recipes the number is displayed on the LCD window.
Step 3 - Select crust colour
Press the CRUST button to select your choice of crust colour. You are able to choose from the Light, Medium or Dark crust colours on selected settings (refer to the chart on page 74).
Unless you select a crust colour the Quantum SmartBake will automatically default to a Medium crust colour.
Step 4 - Select loaf size
Press the SIZE button to select the desired loaf size - 750g, 1.0kg or 1.25kg (1.5kg).
Unless you select a size the Quantum SmartBake will automatically default to a 1.0kg loaf size.
Step 5 - Press start
Note: If nothing has been selected the Quantum SmartBake will default to a 1.0kg loaf with a Medium crust colour setting on Menu 1.
Press the START button to commence selected setting. The LCD window will display the hours and minutes until the cycle is complete.
Step 6 - Hot fresh crusty bread
At the end of the baking cycle the machine will beep and the display will read “0.00”. The Quantum SmartBake will automatically switch to a Keep Warm cycle for 60 minutes.
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Easy to follow steps to baking with the Quantum SmartBake continued
Warm air will circulate throughout the baking camber, to help reduce condensation.
A red light, in which is located on the control panel (to the right of the LCD window), will flash for approximately 15-20 minutes. Once the red light has stopped flashing, using oven mitts, remove the baking pan from the baking chamber by lifting it straight up.
Allow the bread to cool in the bread pan for 10 minutes before removing. Then with the oven mitts tap the sides and base of the baking pan and turn upside down and gently shake until the bread slides out. If necessary, use a plastic spatula to loosen bread from the side of the pan.
Place the bread on a wire rack and allow the bread to cool. We recommend that sufficient cooling time is approximately 15 minutes to ensure optimum bread texture and this also makes slicing easier.
After using your Quantum SmartBake
Unplug the machine and allow it to cool for 30 minutes before commencing another program.
If you attempt to use the Quantum SmartBake too soon, it may beep and the display will read ‘E:01’, indicating the Quantum SmartBake has not cooled sufficiently. Wait until the Quantum
SmartBake has cooled and then press Start.
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The Art and Science of Baking
Great Tasting Bread
Baking bread is part chemistry and part artistry. Your Sunbeam Quantum SmartBake does most of the work for you; but there are still some things you should know, about each of the basic ingredients and the bread baking process.
The ingredients in basic bread are very simple: flour, sugar, salt, liquid (such as water or milk), possibly a fat (such as butter or margarine), and yeast. Each of these ingredients performs a specific job, and each lends a special flavour to the final masterpiece.
That’s why it is important to use the right ingredients in exactly the right proportions to ensure you get the most delicious results!
Yeast
Yeast is actually a microscopic plant. Simply stated, without yeast, your bread will not rise. When moistened by a liquid, fed by sugar and carefully warmed, yeast produces gasses that power the dough to rise. If the temperature is too cold, the yeast will not
be activated, if it’s too warm, it will die. Your Quantum SmartBake takes care of this worry for you by maintaining just the right temperature in the baking chamber at all times.
Some yeasts may require the use of a bread improver. The Bread Improver will provide additional gluten to the flour to produce a better loaf.
Note: We do not recommend the use of fresh or compressed yeast in your breadmaker. Sunbeam recommends the use of dry yeast only. Always ensure it is used well within the use-by date, as stale yeast will prevent the bread from rising. We suggest that a small pocket be made in the top of the dry mixture to hold the yeast. This will ensure its activation when in contact with the liquid and sugar during kneading
Flour
In order for the bread to rise, the flour has to have a sufficiently high protein
content. Sunbeam recommends the use of a good quality plain or bread flour. Some recommended brands are listed on page 22. Unlike white flour, wheat flour contains bran and wheatgerm which are heavy and inhibit rising. Wheat breads therefore, tend to be heavier in texture and smaller in size. A lighter larger loaf can be achieved by combining wheat flour with white flour for whole wheat bread recipes.
Note: Do not use self-raising flour in any recipes, except for program (8) Damper, and where specified in this manual.
Sugars
Sugars sweeten the bread, brown the crust, lend tenderness to the texture and supply the yeast with food. White or brown sugar, molasses, maple or golden syrup, honey and other sweeteners may be used in equivalent quantities.
Note: Artificial sweetener can be substituted in equivalent amounts, however the taste and texture of your bread will vary.
Liquids
When liquids are mixed with the proteins in flour, gluten is formed. Gluten is necessary for the bread to rise. Most recipes use powdered milk and water, but other liquids such as milk, fruit juice, beer and water can be used. It’s a delicate balance: experiment with quantities of these liquids to obtain optimum results as a recipe with too much liquid may cause the bread to fall during baking while a recipe with too little liquid
will not rise.
Note: Liquids should be used at room temperature.
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The Art and Science of Baking Great Tasting Bread - continued
Salt
In small amounts, salt adds flavour and controls yeast action. Too much salt inhibits rising, so be sure to measure amounts correctly. Any ordinary table salt may be used.
Fats
Many breads use fats to enhance the flavour and retain moisture. Typically, we mostly use margarine in the recipes; softened butter or oil may be used in equivalent quantities.
Note: If you choose not to add any fat, your bread may vary in taste and texture.
Eggs
Eggs are used in some bread recipes; they provide liquid, assist with the raising and increases the nutritional value of the bread. They add extra flavour and are usually used in the sweeter type of breads.
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Important measuring tips
Each ingredient in a loaf of bread plays a specific role, so it is extremely important to measure the ingredients correctly to get the best results.
Note: For optimum results, we recommend weighing ingredients on a kitchen scale. This is especially important with flour. Because flour aerates, an accurate amount is needed to achieve an optimum loaf of bread.
Weight measurements are given for each recipe.
If kitchen scales are not available, use the measuring cup and measuring spoon provided and ensure these instructions are followed:
Dry ingredients
Use a standard metric measuring spoon or measuring cup. Do not use tableware spoons or coffee cups and level off. For flour simply spoon the flour loosely into the measuring cup and level off with a flat knife. Do not pack dry ingredients down into the cup or tap the cup unless otherwise stated in the recipe.
Liquids
Fill a standard metric measuring spoon or measuring cup to the level indicated. Check your cup measurement by placing the measuring cup on a flat surface and reading the measurement at eye level.
Solid fats
Fill a standard metric measuring spoon or measuring cup to the level indicated and level off with a flat knife.
Last Things Last!
Always place the liquids in the bread pan first, the dry ingredients in next, and the yeast in last. This will ensure a well risen and evenly baked loaf.
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Fruit and Nut Dispenser
Your Quantum SmartBake has an automatic Fruit & Nut dispenser which automatically releases dry ingredients into the dough during the kneading cycle. This will
occur approximately 8 minutes before the completion of knead 2, ensuring that the dried fruits & nuts are not crushed and the pieces remain whole and are evenly dispersed.
The capacity of the fruit & nut dispenser is 1 cup of dry ingredients and is an available option on all menu settings but we recommend use only on the Basic (1), Gluten/Yeast Free (3), Wheat (4) and Sweet Bread (5).
The Fruit & Nut dispenser is yet another feature of your Quantum SmartBake, which was designed for, added convenience to you, taking the guess-work out of recipes.
Fruit and Nut Despenser
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The Baking Process
Mixing, Kneading, Rising, Baking.... Here’s a glimpse of how your Sunbeam Quantum SmartBake automatically does all the steps for you.
Mixing and kneading
In standard bread baking, the baker mixes the ingredients first by stirring, then by kneading the dough by hand. The Quantum SmartBake mixes and kneads the dough automatically for you.
Rising
When making bread by hand, the dough is placed in a warm place to rise after mixing, so that the yeast can ferment and produce gas. After mixing the dough, the
Quantum SmartBake maintains the optimum temperature for rising during this part of the process.
If you are using the Dough Only cycle, the Quantum SmartBake will stop at the end of the first rising. The dough can now be
removed and shaped - focaccia, pizza or any other creations, and placed in your own oven for baking.
Knock Down
Once the dough has risen, the baker will typically “knock down” the dough. This process helps to break apart large,
unwanted pockets of air and gas that have developed through rising, giving the bread a more even and appetising texture. The Quantum SmartBake handles this process automatically for you by turning on the kneading blade for just the right amount of time.
Second Rise
After it is knocked down, the bread bounces back, it rises a second time. Some breads require shorter or longer rising times. For example, wheat breads require a long
rising time because the flour contains bran and wheat germ which inhibits rising. The Quantum SmartBake regulates the temperature and timing of this second rise
automatically for you based on your selection.
Bake
The Quantum SmartBake automatically regulates baking time and temperature for perfect results every time!
Cool
In standard baking, the baker removes the bread from the pan immediately to keep the crust from turning soggy. However the Quantum SmartBake has a 60 minute keep warm feature which helps remove the hot air from the baking chamber after the bread is done. This keeps the crust from getting
soggy. After removing the bread leave to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
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Programming your Quantum SmartBake®
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Before commencing programming of your favourite recipes, it’s important that you have a good understaning of each of the stages of the breadmaking cycle.
Note: The order in which each of these stages are discussed below are not true to the sequence of the breadmaking cycle, each consecutive stage has been numbered to
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Pre-Heat
Kneading
Your Quantum SmartBake features a Pre-Heat function which helps to bring the ingredients to the optimum temperature for the yeast to activate when the kneading cycle begins. This is mainly used on Wheat breads and when making Jam, but is also handy to use on cold days.
The adjustable time for Pre-Heat is: 0 - 99 minutes.
The Kneading cycle turns your ingredients to dough and is the most vital stage of breadmaking. It mixes the ingredients, activates the yeast and forms the frame work for the dough to rise
The adjustable time for Knead 1 is: 0 - 10 minutes.
The mixing paddle speed: Slow
The adjustable time for Knead 2 is: 0 - 30 minutes.
The mixing paddle speed: Fast
Although included as part of the kneading cycle, the knock down controls the expansion of gas in the rising cycles (ridding unwanted air pockets).
The adjustable time for Knockdown 1 is: 0 - 30 seconds. The mixing paddle speed: Fast
The adjustable time for Knockdown 2 is: 0 - 30 seconds. The mixing paddle speed: Fast
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Programming your Quantum SmartBake - continued
Rising |
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The adjustable time for Rise 1 is: 0 - 99 minutes.
Temperature: Warm
The adjustable time for Rise 2 is: 0 - 99 minutes.
Temperature: Warm
The adjustable time for Rise 3 is: 0 - 99 minutes.
Temperature: Warm
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The adjustable time for Baking is: 0 - 99 minutes.
Temperature: High
Keep Warm
The adjustable time for Keep Warm is: 0 - 99 minutes.
Temperature: Warm
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Programming your Quantum SmartBake - continued
When programming you can either use one of the existing menus or you can start from scratch
by simply pressing the Book icon ( 
) and following steps 3 to 5 below.
1.Before you start programming your own recipe, select from one of the existing menu’s from (1) to (8). This will be the basis of your new recipe.
Simply press the MENU button to cycle through the menus.
Note: Refer to the Time cycle chart on page 74, so you can choose the most appropriate menu.
2.To commence programming press the MODIFY button for 2 seconds.
The control panel will beep once, the book icon ( 
) will show on the LCD window and the first stage of the breadmaking cycle - Preheat ( 
) will flash.
3.To adjust times press the +/- (▼/▲) buttons. When you have selected the desired time, press the MODIFY button to move to the next stage of the breadmaking cycle.
Then press the +/- (▼/▲) buttons again to select your desired times. Repeat this until all times have been entered.
Note: The process is completed when a
longer double beep is heard, the book icon ( 
) will flash and the total breadmaking cycle time is displayed. Note: Don’t forget, you can use the Quick
Reference Help Cards as a reminder.
4.Once you have finished programming, you can either save your recipe now, by simply
pressing the SAVE button, the book icon ( 
) will stop flashing and the control panel will beep 3 times.
Your recipe has now been saved into one of the 8 Favourite Recipe slots.
OR
You can test your recipe first, without yet saving it by simply pressing START. If you then want to save the recipe you must ensure that you press SAVE before the end of the KEEP WARM (
) mode.
Note: You can not save the recipe once the Keep Warm cycle is complete.
5.To cancel the programming process at any stage simple press the CANCEL button.
Reprogramming a Favourite Recipe
You can make changes to, or replace any of your saved Favourite Recipes at any time.
1.Select the recipe you wish to modify by pressing the book icon ( 
) button. This will allow you to scroll through Favourite Recipes
(1)to (8).
2.To commence programming press the MODIFY button for 2 seconds.
The control panel will beep once and the first stage of the breadmaking cycle - Preheat
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You can now follow the instructions as given in the programming section, steps 3 - 5.
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Programming your Quantum SmartBake - continued
Modifying Recipes During the Baking Process
The SmartBake Technology in this breadmaker allows you complete baking freedom. You may even modify a recipe as it cooks. Simply push the Modify button, this will pause the machine, and use the +/- (▼/▲) buttons to modify the current stage. You will need to push the modify button again to resume the breadmaking cycle.
Previewing Menus and Favourite Recipes
1.You can preview any program prior to beginning the breadmaking process by pressing the MODIFY button. Continuously press the MODIFY button to scroll through all stages.
2.To exit from previewing a Menu or Favourite Recipes press the CANCEL button. This will automatically return you to the beginning of the current Menu or Favourite Recipes.
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How to use the Time Delay
The Quantum SmartBake allows you to delay the completion of your bread by up to 15 hours, so you can wake up to the smell of freshly baked bread, or go out for the day while your Quantum SmartBake does all the work.
Note: Do not use the Time Delay when the recipe has perishable ingredients such as milk, eggs or cheese, as these may spoil.
1.Follow steps 1 through to 4 on page 14.
2.Press the Delay (+/-) button until you reach the number of hours and minutes that you want your bread to be ready.
3.Press the Start/Pause button to begin the cycle. The Timer will start counting down and the Pre-Heat indicator will flash. The bread will be cooked and ready in the hours and minutes displayed on the LCD window.
Note: If you make a mistake, or need to reset the Timer, press the Start/Pause button for 2-3 seconds.
Example
Before leaving for work at 8am, you decide to set the Time Delay so that the bread
or selected program will be ready and completed by 6pm when you return home - which is 10 hours later.
After following instruction 1 above, press the Delay +/- (▼/▲) button until the display reads 10.00. Then press Start.
This tells you that your bread or selected program will be complete in 10 hours.
The Quantum SmartBake will begin counting down and your selected program will be complete by 6pm.
Note: You do not need to take into account the amount of time required to cook the program selected. This is automatically registered in the Quantum SmartBake when it is selected.
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