Morphy Richards BM48268 MUK Rev4 manual Beeper, Power interruption, Slicing and storing bread

3The timer delay is up to a maximum of 13 hours. This is when the bread will be ready to remove from the machine, see page 8, item 14 ‘Remove the food’.

Beeper

The beeper sounds:

•when pressing any button;

•during the second kneading cycle of certain programmes to indicate that cereals, fruit, nuts or other ingredients can be added;

•when the programme finishes;

•when keep warm finishes.

Power interruption

After a brief power supply failure

•if the programme has not yet reached rise 1, press start and the programme will continue using the automatic repeat function;

•if it has gone beyond this point, the process must be started from the very beginning. The ingredients will have to be discarded and you must start again with fresh ingredients.

Slicing and storing bread

For best results, place bread on a wire rack and allow to cool for 15- 30 minutes before slicing.

Use an electric knife or a sharp knife with a serrated blade for even slices.

Store unused bread tightly covered in a plastic bag at room temperature for up to three days. If weather is hot and humid, store in the refrigerator overnight.

For longer storage (up to one month), place bread in a tightly covered container in the freezer.

If you store the bread in the refrigerator, leave it out to bring it to room temperature before serving.

Since homemade bread has no preservatives, it tends to dry out and become stale faster than commercially made bread.

Leftover slightly hardened bread may be cut into 1.3 cm (half inch)

or 2.5cm (1 inch) cubes and used in favourite recipes to make croutons, bread pudding, or stuffing.

Drop down blade

The breadmaker has a unique kneading blade which folds down flat at the end of the 2nd rise cycle, this ‘punches’ the dough ready for the final rise 3 and allows the blade to fold flat to minimise the hole size left in the base of the baked loaf.

Ensure the blade is in the upright position before adding the ingredients. If it falls over, lift it back to the upright position.

Clean the blade every time after use, ensure the blade rotates freely on the spindle before each use, you can add a little sunflower oil to the joint before putting it back into the pan. This will then be ready for next use.

Care and cleaning

1WARNING: To prevent electrical shock, unplug the unit before cleaning.

2Wait until the breadmaker has cooled.

•IMPORTANT: Do not immerse or splash either the body or lid in any liquid as this may cause damage and/or electric shock.

3Exterior: Wipe the lid and outer body of the unit with a damp cloth or slightly dampened sponge.

4Interior: Use a damp cloth or sponge to wipe the interior of the breadmaker.

5Baking pan: Clean the baking pan with warm water, soap is not necessary. Avoid scratching the non-stick surface. Dry it thoroughly before placing it back in the baking chamber.

•Do not wash the baking pan, measuring cup, spoon or kneading blades in the dishwasher.

•Do not soak the baking pan for long periods, as this could interfere with the working of the drive shaft.

•If the kneading blade becomes stuck in the bread pan, pour hot water over it and allow to soak for

30 minutes.

This will enable you to remove the kneading blade more easily.

•Be sure the appliance is completely cooled before storing away.

Do not use any of these when cleaning

•Paint thinner

•Benzine

•Steel wool pads

•Polishing powder

•Chemical dustcloth

Special care for the non-stick finish

Avoid damaging the coating. Do not use metal utensils such as spatulas, knives or forks.

The coating may change colour after long use, this is only caused by moisture and steam and will not affect the performance of the unit or quality of your bread.

The hole in the centre of the kneading blade should be cleaned, then add a drop of cooking oil and replace it on the spindle in the baking pan. This will prevent the blade sticking.

•Keep all air vents and openings clear of dust.

Storing the unit

Be sure to dry all parts before storing, including wiping any moisture from the viewing window. Close the lid and do not store anything on top of the lid.

Understanding baking

It is often said that cooking is an art, relying on the creativity of the chef, while baking bread is much more of a science. This means that the process of combining flour, water and yeast results in a reaction that produces bread. You have to remember that when the ingredients combine with each other they produce a specific result. Read the following information carefully to gain a better understanding of the importance each ingredient plays in the breadmaking proces

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