Sunbeam BM7850 User Guide

BM7850

SmartBake® Custom
Programmable Bread Maker

User Guide

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Important instructions – retain for
future use.

Contents

Using your SmartBake Custom Safely 2-3

Features of your Sunbeam SmartBake Custom 4-6

The Control Panel 7

Baking Process Monitor 9

Menu Settings 10-11

Using Your SmartBake Custom 12-13

Ingredients 14-15

Important Measuring Tips 16

Fruit and Nut Dispenser 17

The Baking Process 18

Programming your SmartBake Custom 19-22

How to use the Time Delay 23

Power Interruption Program Protection 24

Handy Hints 25

Care and Cleaning 26

Recipes 27

Program Setting Times 64-65

Program Setting Times and
Display Information 66

Troubleshooting: The Machine 67

Troubleshooting: The Recipes 68

New Zealand Supplement 70

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Congratulations

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions

You are just a few easy steps away from
experiencing the aroma of fresh bread baking
in your new Sunbeam SmartBake Custom.

We at Sunbeam understand the busy
lifestyles that we live today and that’s why
when developing the SmartBake Custom we
made baking a loaf of bread as easy as 1, 2,

3. Or for those with a little more time you
can use the SmartBake Technology to create
your own favourite recipes.

The SmartBake Technology 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 SmartBake Custom has been designed
with a true Gluten Free Recipe. Specific
program modifications have been developed
with Coeliac Australia to ensure that your
SmartBake Custom will allow those with
Gluten intolerances, to bake successful
Gluten Free recipes. The Gluten Free preset
menu also acts as the basis for a Yeast Free
recipe.

With your SmartBake Custom you have 76
baking and dough options including your
Basic White, Gluten/Yeast Free, Wheat,
Sweet, French, Pizza & Pasta dough and it
even creates delicious fresh jam that tastes
great on a freshly baked loaf.

You have a choice of 3 traditional horizontal
loaf sizes from 750g up to a 1.25kg loaf
and a choice of 3 crust settings to suit any
size family and appetite. Baking with your
SmartBake Custom 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 SmartBake Custom.

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

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR

SUNBEAM BREAD MAKER

• Do not use attachments not recommended by
Sunbeam. This may cause fire, electric shock
or injury

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 outdoors or for commercial use, or
for any other purpose other than its intended
use

• This unit is intended for household use only

• 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 SmartBake® Custom
Safely

Using your SmartBake Custom Safely continued

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
230-240V 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 does get 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, if there is an
interruption in your power supply (black
out). Any extended power outage may
result in the program being cancelled see
page 24 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
sources, such as a stove or oven.

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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.

4. Remove the plug by grasping the plug - do
not pull on the cord.

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 are 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

Hot Surfaces
Do Not Touch

This symbol indicates, temperature of
accessible surfaces may be high when the
appliance is operating and for some time
after use.

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Features of your Sunbeam
SmartBake® Custom

Automatic Fruit & Nut Dispenser

Automatically releases ingredients
into the dough during the kneading
cycle. Takes the guess-work out of
recipes.

Large viewing window

Non-stick baking pan

Removable lid

Fully programmable control panel

LCD window

Traditional Horizontal loaf

3 horizontal loaf sizes up to 1.25kg 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 SmartBake Custom continued

The Control Panel

Your Sunbeam SmartBake Custom 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 17 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 19 for more information.

76 baking and kneading options

Including Basic White, Gluten/Yeast Free,
Wheat, French, Sweet, Cake, Extra Turbo,
Jam, Pasta & Pizza Dough.

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 23 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 24 for more
information.

Large viewing window
Allows you to watch each stage of the
breadmaking cycle.

Display Window Sleep Mode
As the bread maker can be used at night
and in the early morning hours (especially on
the Time Delay mode), the display window
has a sleep mode. The screen will change to
sleep mode after 20 minutes and the screen
will darken. Simply pushing any button will
light the screen again to monitor your baking
progress.

60 minute Keep-Warm function
Keeps bread warm for 1 hour after baking.

The control panel on the SmartBake Custom
is designed to ensure easy use and make
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.

Menu

Control Panel

Display Window

The LCD window indicates the MENU setting
selected from (1) to (12), Loaf SIZE and the
CRUST Colour.

The display will show the number of hours
and minutes until the cycle is complete ­“0:00”.

The screen will change to sleep mode after
20 minutes, and the screen will darken. Push
any button to light up the screen again.

1. Menu

Press the MENU button to select automatic
breadmaking menus from (1) to (12). Each
of these menu settings are explained further
on page 10 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.

2. Size

Press the SIZE button to select the loaf size ­750g, 1.0kg or 1.25kg.

The default setting is 1.0kg.

3. Crust

Press the CRUST button to select the desired
crust colour - Light, Medium or Dark.

The default setting is Medium.

4. Favourite Recipes

Press the FAVOURITE button to cycle through
your saved favourite recipes. FAV will be
displayed on the LCD. If you have not saved
any recipes the LCD window will read “0:00”
for each of the 8 favourite recipes.

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The Control Panel continued

Preheat

Keep Warm

Baking Progress Monitor

5. Custom

Allows you to create your own favourite
recipes, or customise your program during
the cycle. This button must be held for 2
seconds to activate any modifications.

6. Save

Allows you to save your favourite menus
that you have customised to suit your own
personal tastes. When a menu is saved it is
indicated by a beep from the control panel.

7. Delay

Allows you to delay the completion of your
desired menu 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.

8. Cancel

This button allows you to instantly cancel out
of programming or cancel the breadmaking
process, or to completely delete a saved
Favourite Recipe. Hold the button for 5
seconds. The breadmaker will beep to
indicate the programme has been cancelled.

9. Start/Pause

Press the START/PAUSE button to commence
selected menu or begin timer countdown for
delay timer.

When the menu or timer countdown have
commenced the timer colons : will flash
indicating the machine has started.

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.

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The baking progress monitor is located on the
right of the LCD screen. The monitor displays
each of the stages of the breadmaking cycle.
During the breadmaking cycle one of these
boxes is blacked out to indicate which stage
of the cycle you are in.

Preheat

The preheat feature is part of the Wheat
and Jam settings only. During the preheat
stage the 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.

Knead

Rise

Bake

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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Menu Settings

Menu Settings - continued

1. Basic

Press the MENU button once and the LCD
window will show ‘1’. Use this menu to make
traditional white bread. You have a choice of
3 crust colours - Light, Medium or Dark.

The SmartBake Custom 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. If you
require a loaf size other than 1.0kg, press
the SIZE button.

2. Turbo

Need bread in a hurry? The Turbo menu is
used to decrease the overall completion time
of your bread. Depending on your loaf size
and crust colour, your bread will be ready
in approximately 2 hours. The breads made
using this menu may be shorter and more
dense due to the reduced rising times. The
default setting is 1.0Kg loaf with a Medium
Crust. If you need your bread more quickly,
use the Extra Turbo menu (8) which takes 80
minutes.

Tip: The Turbo menu should only be selected
when baking Basic (1), Wheat (4), Sweet (5)
& French (6) breads.

3. Gluten Free/Yeast Free

The Gluten Free menu on the SmartBake
Custom has been tested thoroughly by
Sunbeam with the assistance of Coeliac
Australia, and has been 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 menu can also be used for
Yeast Free breads. Refer to the Yeast Free
instructions in the recipe section. The default
setting is 1.0Kg loaf with a Medium Crust.

4. Wheat

Use this menu for recipes with significant
amounts of whole wheat, rye flour, oats or
bran. This Wheat cycle begins with a 30
minute preheat cycle during which flours
or grains absorb liquid ingredients. This
causes flour or grains to soften and helps
ingredients to combine. The machine will
begin kneading after the preheat cycle is
completed. Wheat breads also require more
rising time to accommodate the slower rising
action with whole wheat flour. It is normal
for Wheat breads to be shorter and more
dense in texture than Basic, French or Sweet
breads. The default setting is 1.0Kg loaf with
a Medium Crust.

5. Sweet

This cycle is for breads that require
additional ingredients such as sugar, dried
fruits or chocolate to sweeten the bread. The
baking temperature is reduced to prevent
burning. The default setting is 1.0Kg loaf
with a Medium Crust.

Tip: To prevent the crust from becoming too
dark, a Light crust colour is recommended.

6. French

This cycle is for breads that are lighter
in texture and have crispier crusts, such
as French and Italian breads. The default
setting is 1.0Kg loaf with a Medium Crust.

Tip: This style loaf best suits loaves which are
low in fat and sugar.

7. Cake

Make a variety of sweet and savoury
homemade cakes on this menu. You can
use this menu to mix and bake cakes. We
recommend the use of pre-packaged cake
mixes.

Tip: To prevent the crust from becoming too
dark, a Light crust colour is recommended.

8. Extra Turbo

Use this Extra Turbo menu for ready made
Basic bread in about 80 minutes. This menu
is quicker than the Turbo menu (2). The crust
colour is set to Medium, and is for 1.0kg loaf
sizes only. This menu lets you save time on
the bread recipes by reducing the completion
time and is ideal for when you need bread
in a hurry. Breads made using this menu
may be shorter and more dense due to the
reduced rising time.

9. Jam

You can now have fresh jam all year round.
Use this menu to make fresh savoury and
sweet jams.

Refer to the Jam instructions in the Recipe
section.

Note: As with the Wheat menu (4) the Jam
menu also features a preheat setting. The
SmartBake Custom will begin to mix after
this preheat setting is completed.

10. Bake

Use this menu for an immediate baking
process. This menu is useful if the crust is
too light or if your bread is not quite done
and requires more baking time. This setting
can be controlled manually by pressing the
START/ PAUSE button to stop the function at
any time.

This menu can also 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 the Bake menu (10), and press START.

Note: You may need to wait 10-15 minutes
for the machine to cool down, before you
select the Bake menu. If you attempt to
use the Bake menu before the machine has
cooled down, an error message will appear on
the display - “E:01”.

11. Pasta Dough

This menu 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.

12. Pizza Dough / Dough

This menu allows you to create a variety of
doughs for breads, croissants, bread rolls
and pizza, to bake in a conventional oven.
Refer to the Dough instructions in the Recipe
section.

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Using your SmartBake® Custom

Using your SmartBake

®

Custom continued

Before using your SmartBake Custom for the
first time

We recommend that you remove the baking
pan 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 SmartBake Custom 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.

Step 1. 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. All recipes listed
in this booklet use local ingredients and
Australian Standard Metric Measuring tools
(spoons, cups and measuring scales).

Step 2. 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 menu is selected.

Step 3. Add Fruit and Nuts if required

If your recipe includes extra ingredients
such as fruit or nuts, add these to the
automatic fruit and nut dispenser. Your
SmartBake Custom will add the fruit and
nuts automatically during the bread making
process. Do not use the dispenser for
ingredients such as cheese, as these will
melt in the dispenser before it's released.
Small grains & seeds may fall through the
gaps. If using ingredients such as linseeds,
sesame seeds etc, add these straight to the
bread pan.

Step 4. Select Menu

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 in the LCD window.

Step 5. Select Size

Press the SIZE button to select the desired
loaf size - 750g, 1.0kg or 1.25kg.
The default loaf size is 1.0kg.

Step 6. Select Crust

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. The default crust colour is
Medium.

Step 7. Press Start

Press the START button to commence
selected setting. The LCD window will display
the hours and minutes until the menu is
complete.

Step 8. Hot fresh crusty bread

When the bread is finished baking, the
SmartBake Custom will beep and “0:00”
will appear in the LCD window. A red light
located on the control panel, 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. Note: the bread pan and loaf are very
hot. Be careful not to place these on any
heat sensitive surface that may scorch.

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.

Keep Warm

If the bread is not removed immediately
after baking and PAUSE is not pressed, the
SmartBake Custom will automatically switch
to a Keep Warm cycle for 60 minutes. Warm
air will circulate throughout the baking
chamber to help reduce condensation.
After 60 minutes on Keep Warm cycle, the
machine will beep and the machine will
go to a standby mode. The bread can be
removed from the baking chamber at the end
of the baking cycle or any time during the
Keep Warm cycle. Simply press the PAUSE
button for 3 seconds to end the Keep Warm
period and turn off the bread maker at the
powerpoint. Note: Keep Warm does not apply
to the Pasta Dough and Pizza Dough menus.

After using your SmartBake Custom

Unplug the machine and allow it to
cool for 30 minutes before commencing
another program. If you attempt to use the
SmartBake Custom too soon, it may beep
and the display will read ‘E:01’, indicating
the SmartBake Custom has not cooled
sufficiently. Wait until the SmartBake Custom
has cooled and then press START.

Tip: The screen will change to sleep mode
after 20 minutes, and the screen will darken.
Push any button to light up the screen again.

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Ingredients

Ingredients continued

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
gases 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 SmartBake Custom 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.

Tip: 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. The texture and
height of the bread will be inconsistent if
the flour is stored for long periods of time
in unsatisfactory conditions. Purchase bulk
packs of flour only if baking constantly.
Unlike white flour, wheat flour contains
bran and wheatgerm which 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.

Bread Improver

The use of Bread Improver is recommended
to achieve optimum results. Bread Improver
will increase the gluten content of the flour
mix. It will also influence the structure, size
and texture of the bread, so that it does
not collapse when baking. The suggested
quantity to use is stated in all recipes. Bread
Improver has a flour like texture and can
be purchased through health food shops or
through selected supermarkets.

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. Artificial sweetener can be
substituted in equivalent amounts, however
the taste and texture of your bread will vary.

Liquids

When liquids are mixed with protein in flour,
gluten is formed. Gluten is necessary for the
bread to rise. Experiment with quantities
of these liquids to obtain optimum results.
Liquids should be used at room temperature.
A recipe with too much liquid may cause the
bread to fall during baking while a recipe
with too little liquid will not rise.

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.

Eggs

Eggs are used in some bread recipes. They
provide liquid, assist with the rising and
increase the nutritional value of the bread.
They add extra flavour and are usually used
in the sweeter types of bread. Recipes in this
booklet use extra large 59g eggs.

Fats

Many breads use fats to enhance the flavour
and retain moisture. Typically, we use
margarine in the recipes. Softened butter or
oil may be used in equivalent quantities. If
you choose not to add any fat, your bread
may vary in taste and texture.

Bread mixes

A variety of bread mixes can be used in your
bread maker. All brands of store bought
bread mixes are different. Please use the
baking instructions supplied with your
breadmix rather than the SmartBake Custom
menu. Some bulk bread mixes may require
the use of a bread improver. We recommend
you contact the Bread Mix manufacturer
for further information on the use of their
product.

Hints

• Different brands of yeast, used with
different brands of flour, will influence the
size and texture of your bread. Experiment
with these ingredients to determine which
combination of ingredients gives you the
best result.

• It is normal for breads to be inconsistent in
height and texture even if you are using the
same ingredients time and time again. This
inconsistency is usually influenced by the
natural varying protein levels of wheat in
the flour, the yeast and the humidity and
temperature.

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Important measuring tips

Fruit and Nut Dispenser

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.

We recommend using Australian standard
measuring jugs, cups and spoons. Weight
measurements are provided if you wish to use
a kitchen scale.

Australian standard
Teaspoon = 5mls
Tablespoon = 20mls
1 cup = 250mls

Dry ingredients

Use a metric measuring spoon or cup. Do
not use tableware spoons or cups. Spoon
the dry ingredients loosely into the spoon or
cup and level off with a flat knife. This is
particularly important with flour. Do not pack
dry ingredients down into the cup or tap the
cup unless otherwise stated in the recipe.

Liquids

Fill a metric measuring spoon or jug to the
level indicated. Check your jug measurement
by placing the measuring jug on a flat surface
and reading the measurement at eye level.

1ml = 1g water

Solid fats

Fill a metric measuring spoon or cup to the
level indicated and level off with a flat knife.
Alternatively use kitchen scales.

Last Things Last!

Place the liquid in the bread pan first, the
dry mix ingredients in next. Then, make a
small pocket in the top of the dry ingredients
and place the yeast in the pocket. Wipe away
any spills from around the outside of the
pan. This will ensure a well risen and evenly
baked loaf.

Your SmartBake Custom has an Automatic
Fruit and Nut dispenser which automatically
releases dry ingredients into the dough
during the kneading cycle. This will occur
during the second kneading cycle, ensuring
that the dried fruit and nuts are not crushed
and the pieces remain whole and are evenly
dispersed.

This option is available on all menus,
however we recommend use only on the
Basic (1), Gluten/ Yeast Free (3), Wheat (4)
and Sweet Bread (5).

Do not overfill the dispenser and ensure the
dispenser is closed prior to each use. The
dispenser may be open from the previous
time it was used.

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The Baking Process

Preheat

Keep Warm

®

Programming your SmartBake
Custom

Mixing, Kneading, Rising, Baking.... Here’s

a glimpse of how your Sunbeam SmartBake
Custom 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 SmartBake
Custom 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 SmartBake
Custom maintains the optimum temperature
for rising during this part of the process.
If you are using the Dough cycles, the
SmartBake Custom will stop at the end of the
first rising. The dough can then be removed
and shaped - focaccia, pizza, bread rolls 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 SmartBake
Custom handles this process automatically
for you by turning on the kneading blade at
just the right time.

Second Rise

After it is knocked down, the bread bounces
back, and 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 SmartBake Custom regulates the
temperature and timing of this second rise
automatically for you based on your selection.

Bake

The SmartBake Custom 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. The SmartBake
Custom 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.

The SmartBake technology of your
breadmaker allows you to program 8 of your
own recipes.
By following these few simple instructions
your favourite recipes will be at your
fingertips.

Before commencing programming of your
favourite recipes, it’s important that you have
a good understanding 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. They
have been detailed in the below layout for
ease.

Preheat Your SmartBake Custom features a Preheat 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 Preheat is: 0 - 99 minutes.

Kneading 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

Knead

Rise

Bake

Baking Progess Monitor

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

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The adjustable time for Knockdown 2 is: 0 - 30 seconds.
The mixing paddle speed: Fast

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Programming your SmartBake Custom - continued

Programming your SmartBake Custom - continued

Rising The temperature of your SmartBake Custom increases

causing the dough to expand and rise.

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

Baking The temperature of your SmartBake Custom increases again which

encourages the dough to expand further.

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

When programming you can either adapt and
customise one of the existing preset menus
or you can start from scratch. To customise
an existing preset menu, start at step 1
below. To program your own recipe from
scratch, press the FAVOURITE button, and
start at Step 3 below.

1. Press the FAVOURITE button.

2. To customise an existing menu, select from
one of the existing menus 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 Program Setting Times

chart on page 64, so you can choose the
most appropriate menu.

3. To commence programming press the
CUSTOM button for 2 seconds.

The control panel will beep once,

CUSTOM FAVOURITE will show on the
LCD window and the first stage of the
breadmaking cycle - Preheat will flash.

4. To adjust times press the buttons.
When you have selected the desired time,
press the CUSTOM 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. When you
have programmed the times for all stages
ending in the KEEP WARM stage, press the
CUSTOM button to finalise your favourite
menu.

Note: The process is completed when

a longer double beep is heard, FAV will
flash on the LCD window and the total
breadmaking cycle time is displayed.

5. Once you have finished programming, you
can either save your recipe now, by simply
pressing the SAVE button, FAV 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 during but before the
end of the KEEP WARM mode.

Note: You can not save the recipe once the

Keep Warm cycle is complete.

6. To cancel the programming process at any
stage simple press the CANCEL button.

Changing 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 FAVOURITE button. This
will allow you to scroll through Favourite
Recipes (1) to (8).

2. To commence programming press the
CUSTOM button for 2 seconds.

The control panel will beep once and the first

stage of the breadmaking cycle - Preheat
will flash.

You can now follow the instructions as

given in the programming section,
steps 3 - 5.

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