BREVILLE BREAD MASTER EXCEL BB275 (01) PDF Document

When using the BREVILLE BREAD MASTER EXCEL BB275, please exercise a degree of care and adhere to the following precautions:

• Do not unplug the bread machine during operation. The machine will stop and will not continue operation.

• Keep the inside and outside of the unit clean. Follow the cleaning instructions provided in this manual.

• Pour water into the bread pan and wash only the interior. Do not immerse the bread pan, because doing so may interfere with the free movement of the drive shaft.

• Do not place this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or where it could touch a heated oven. Position the unit a minimum distance of 10cm away from walls. This will help prevent the possibility of wall discolouration due to radiated heat.

• Always operate your bread maker on a stable and heat-resistant surface. Do not use on a cloth-covered surface or near other flammable materials. Keep clear of curtains and drapes.

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Allow the bread maker to cool down before cleaning any parts. Use oven mitts when removing the hot bread pan.

• Do not place anything on top of the lid. Do not cover the air vents on back of the lid during operation.

• Always make sure the kneading blade is removed from the base of the baked bread loaf prior to slicing.

• Do not pour any ingredients directly into the baking chamber. Place ingredients into the bread pan only.

• Do not place hands inside the bread maker while in operation. Avoid contact with moving parts.

• Do not leave the lid standing open for extended periods of time, whilst the machine is in operation.

• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plug or appliance in water.

• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, touch hot surfaces or become knotted.

• The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.

• Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.

• This appliance is for household use only. Do not use outdoors, for commercial use or for any purpose other than its intended use.

The control panel is designed to perform several functions. The buttons should be pressed firmly. A soft “beep” sound is made as a button is pressed and the function advances.

SETTING 1. Basic
Press the SELECT button once. Display shows “1”. This is for a large size white loaf with medium crust. Use the CRUST button for Dark or Light crust and the LOAF button for 750g or 500g loaves.

SETTING 2. Wholewheat
Press SELECT twice. Display shows “2”. This setting is for breads with large amounts of whole wheat, rye, or other grain flours. It includes a 30-minute warming period for better gluten development. Adjust crust and loaf size as needed.

SETTING 3. French
Press SELECT three times. Display shows “3”. Suited for bread low in fat and sugar. It produces a coarser crumb with a harder, crustier crust due to longer rising times and higher baking temperature. Adjust crust and loaf size as needed.

SETTING 4. Rapid
Press SELECT four times. Display shows “4”. This setting has shorter kneading and rising times, resulting in a lower, heavier, and less flavourful bread. Adjust crust and loaf size as needed.

SETTING 5. Sweet
Press SELECT five times. Display shows “5”. Suitable for sweeter style breads with longer rising times and a lower baking temperature. Adjust crust and loaf size as needed.

SETTING 6. Yeast Free
Press SELECT six times. Display shows “6”. Use this setting for recipes that rely on baking powder or bicarbonate of soda as the raising agent. This setting has a 22-minute “keep warm” function after completion.

SETTING 7. Bake Only
Press SELECT seven times. Display shows “7”. Use for extra baking to achieve a crispier crust. There is no crust or loaf selection. The preset timer is 60 minutes but can be adjusted.

SETTING 8. Pasta
Press SELECT eight times. Display shows “8”. This cycle mixes pasta ingredients rapidly and takes 13 minutes to complete. There is no rising time, crust, or loaf selection. The preset timer cannot be used.

SETTING 9. Dough
Press SELECT nine times. Display shows “9”. This setting takes 1 hour and 30 minutes to prepare dough for hand shaping and conventional oven baking. There is no crust or loaf selection.

SETTING 10. Yeast Free Dough
Press SELECT ten times. Display shows “10”. This 30-minute cycle is for dough that does not require yeast, like Parathas or Tortillas. The time can be adjusted. No crust or loaf selection.

SETTING 11. Jam
Press SELECT eleven times. Display shows “11”. This setting is for making homemade jam. It includes a 20-minute “keep warm” function. It is best to remove the jam when the beeps sound to maintain consistency.

NOTE: To check your bread setting selection at any time, press ‘SELECT’ and the corresponding number (1-11) will be displayed. Press ‘SELECT’ again to return to the timer display. DO NOT PRESS ‘STOP’ when checking as this will cancel the cycle.

The preset timer allows you to set the machine up to 12 hours in advance. Note: Recipes using perishable ingredients (e.g., milk, fruit, butter) should not be made using the timer.

Step 1. Follow steps 1 to 7 under the ‘Beginner’s Guide to your first loaf’.

Step 2. Before pressing START, press the ▲ timer button. The display will show the standard baking time (e.g., “2:50” for basic/medium/1kg). Continue to press the ▲ timer button to increase the time until your desired finish time. Each press of the up arrow adds 10 minutes, and the down arrow reduces it by 10 minutes. Hold the button for faster adjustment.

Step 3. Press START. The timer will begin to count down, indicated by a flashing colon (:). The machine will start kneading at the appropriate time to finish the bread by your set time. When the display shows ‘0:00’, baking is complete.

Example: If it’s 9:00 pm and you want bread at 6:30 am, that is 9 hours and 30 minutes away. You should set the timer to “9:30”.

If you make an error, press and hold the ‘STOP’ button to reset and start over.

The preset timer can be used on the following modes:

• Basic

• Whole Wheat

• French

• Rapid

The timer is not suitable for Sweet, Yeast Free, Dough, Yeast Free Dough, Jam, and Bake Only modes. The preset timer cannot be used for all recipes; individual recipes will specify if it is not suitable.

The BAKE ONLY setting is useful for:

• Extending baking time for a darker, crisper crust.

• Crispening loaves that are already baked and cooled.

• Rewarming loaves.

• Delay-baking a finished dough.

• Melting or browning toppings.

• Softening jams to a pouring consistency.

To operate, press the ‘SELECT’ button seven times until the display shows “7” (BAKE ONLY). The time is automatically set to 60 minutes but can be altered using the timer buttons. Press ‘STOP’ when your loaf has reached the desired crust color.

Creative Topping Idea:

1. Combine 3 tablespoons of cheddar cheese, 3 tablespoons chopped bacon, and 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives.

2. When normal baking has completed, press ‘STOP’.

3. Sprinkle the combined ingredients over the top of the loaf.

4. Select “7” (BAKE ONLY) and press ‘START’.

5. After approximately 20 minutes or when the cheese has melted, press ‘STOP’. Remove the bread and allow it to cool on a rack.

1. Place ingredients in the bread pan, fresh fruit first, followed by the remaining ingredients.

2. Select “11” (JAM) setting and press ‘START’.

3. After 1.05 hours, the bread maker will BEEP, indicating the end of the cycle. Press ‘STOP’. Using oven mitts, remove the bread pan.

4. Pour the hot jam into warm, dry, sterilized jars, leaving 1.25cm from the top of the jar. Seal immediately and label. Jam will thicken as it cools.

Note: The jam setting has a 20-minute “keep warm” period. It is better to remove the jam as soon as the beeps sound, as the temperature reduction during this period may affect the desired pouring consistency.

Before your first loaf, wash the inside of the bread pan and kneading blade in warm soapy water, then rinse and dry. Do not immerse the bread pan in water.

1. Open the lid and remove the bread pan. Grasp the handle and pull straight up to release it from the clips. Always remove the pan before adding ingredients.

2. Attach the kneading blade. Ensure the kneading blade is properly mounted on the drive shaft in the base of the pan by aligning the flat edge on the inside of the blade with the flat side of the shaft.

3. Put ingredients into the bread pan in the correct order. It is most important to add ingredients in the order listed in the recipe and measure them accurately. All ingredients should be at room temperature (21-27°C).
1st: Liquid ingredients (e.g., water)
2nd: Fat (e.g., oil)
3rd: Salt
4th: Dry ingredients (e.g., flour, sugar)
5th: Yeast. Hollow out the center of the flour and place the yeast there to prevent it from contacting water before kneading.

4. Return the bread pan to the machine. Wipe the outside of the pan. Lower the pan into the machine with the “FRONT” side facing the front, align the clips, and push down firmly until it snaps into position.

5. Close the lid. Do not open the lid during operation except to check dough consistency, add fruit/nuts at the beep, or glaze the loaf 5 minutes before the end of the cycle.

6. Plug in the bread maker. Plug into a 230/240V outlet and switch on. The display will blink “0:00” and beep.

7. Select the bread and crust colour mode. Press ‘SELECT’ for the desired bread setting (e.g., “1” for basic white). Press ‘CRUST’ for Dark or Light crust colour. Press ‘LOAF’ for a Medium (750g) or Small (500g) loaf size.

8. Start the bread maker. Press the ‘START’ button. The machine will begin kneading. The display will show the remaining time.

9. Remove the bread pan. When baking is finished, the machine will sound 3 double ‘beeps’ and the display will read “0:00”. Press the ‘STOP’ button. Remove the bread pan with oven mitts as it’s very hot. If not removed immediately, the machine enters a “Keep Warm” setting.

10. Take the bread out of the bread pan. Using oven mitts, turn the pan upside down and shake to loosen. Remove the bread as soon as possible to prevent a moist crust. Set bread on a wire rack to cool.

11. Unplug the power supply cord. Allow the machine at least 1 hour to cool before the next use. If the machine is too hot, error code E:01 will appear.

12. Cut the bread. After the bread has cooled, use a serrated bread knife. Always ensure the kneading blade is removed from the loaf before slicing.

13. Store the bread. Store in plastic bags or a bread box. It can be refrigerated or frozen for up to 1 month.

The Add-In Ingredient Beeper operates in the Basic, Rapid, Wholewheat, and Sweet settings. The machine will “BEEP” 8 times, approximately 5 minutes before the end of the second knead, to signal that it is time to add additional ingredients like fruit, nuts, herbs, or chocolate.

Adding ingredients at this time helps keep them whole, rather than being mashed into the dough. While the machine is still kneading, add the ingredients gradually in batches. Be careful not to drop ingredients into the baking chamber, as they may burn. DO NOT PRESS THE ‘STOP’ BUTTON when adding ingredients, as this will reset the machine.

For accuracy, care should be taken when weighing and measuring ingredients.

Metric Weighing Scales: For the greatest accuracy, use metric weighing scales. Tare (zero) the scales with the container in position, then spoon in ingredients until the desired weight is achieved. For optimum loaf results, metric weighing scales should be used to weigh dry ingredients and water.

Metric Measuring Cups and Spoons: If using metric measuring cups, spoon or scoop dry ingredients loosely into the cup. Do not tap the cup or pack ingredients unless directed. Level the top of the cup with a knife. When using metric measuring spoons, level the top with a straight-edged knife or spatula. DO NOT USE TABLEWARE SPOONS OR CUPS.

Metric Liquid Measuring Jugs: When measuring liquids, use a graduated metric measuring jug. Place the jug on a flat surface and check for accuracy at eye level. ALWAYS USE A STANDARD METRIC LIQUID MEASURING JUG.

Conversion Table:

Do’s:

✔ Do check use-by dates on ingredients.

✔ Do store opened ingredients in airtight containers.

✔ Do use ingredients at room temperature.

✔ Do use bread flour unless the recipe states otherwise.

✔ Do measure ingredients accurately; weighted measurements are more accurate than volume measurements.

✔ Do use metric measuring cups, spoons, and weighing scales.

✔ Do add ingredients to the bread pan in the order stated in the recipe.

✔ Do add the salt with the liquid ingredients to prevent contact with the yeast.

✔ Do wipe out the machine and wash the bread pan and blade thoroughly after each use.

Don’ts:

✘ Don’t use flour that contains a protein level of less than 11.5%.

✘ Don’t use household cups and spoons for measuring.

✘ Don’t use compressed yeast.

✘ Don’t use hot water or liquids.

✘ Don’t use metal objects to remove the kneading blade from the cooked loaf of bread, as this may cause damage to the non-stick coating.

✘ Don’t operate the machine if any ingredients have spilled over or around the element. Wipe away any spills first to prevent smoking.

General Tips:

• Never use the delay timer setting in recipes that contain perishable items, such as eggs, cheese, milk, cream, and meats.

• Never use self-raising flour to make yeasted bread unless recipes state otherwise.

• Never immerse your bread machine in water.

• Tip: Flour properties can alter seasonally, so it may be necessary to adjust the water and flour ratio. After ten minutes of kneading, open the lid to check. If the dough is too sticky, add flour 1 tablespoon at a time. If it’s too dry, add water 1 teaspoon at a time. A properly kneaded dough should stretch like well-chewed chewing gum.

If the cycle cannot be resumed or is cancelled:

• During the Kneading stage: Reselect the bread setting again and allow the dough to re-knead and continue through the baking process. The resulting loaf may be higher in volume and lighter in texture.

• During the Rising stage: Turn the machine off. Leave the dough in the pan and in the baking chamber with the lid closed. Allow the dough to prove until it is almost near the top of the pan. Then, turn the machine on, select the BAKE ONLY setting, and press ‘START’. When the desired crust colour is reached, press ‘STOP’.

• During the Baking cycle: Select the BAKE ONLY setting and press ‘START’. When the desired crust colour is reached, press ‘STOP’.

As the loaf cools, it gives off steam that cannot escape from the bread pan. This can cause the bread crust to become soft and the loaf may lose its shape.

There could be several reasons. Check the protein level of the flour and the use-by date of the yeast. The yeast may have failed to activate, the yeast measurements may have been inaccurate, or sometimes the yeast was simply forgotten.

This usually happens because the ingredients are not in balance or a low protein flour is used. Check the method of weighing/measuring the ingredients. Too much yeast, water, or other liquid ingredients, or not enough flour, can cause the bread to be pale on top and collapse during baking.

Ingredients may deteriorate in quality or ferment if they are left inside the bread pan for many hours. This is especially true during the summer, when the timer should be set for a shorter period of time.

Problem: The error message E:01 indicates that the bread maker is being used shortly after a previous loaf has been baked. Its interior is too warm, with the sensor temperature above 40°C.

Correction: Press ‘STOP’ to enter reset mode. Open the lid and remove the bread pan to let it cool. Always allow the unit sufficient time to cool before using it again.

Before cleaning, remove the plug from the power outlet and allow the unit to cool completely.

Machine
The body and lid should be wiped over with a soft damp cloth and warm soapy water. NEVER immerse the main body or the bread pan in water. If overspills (flour, nuts, etc.) occur in the baking chamber, carefully remove them with a damp cloth and wipe dry before the next use.

Bread pan and kneading blade
The bread pan and kneading blade have a non-stick coating. NEVER use metal utensils or abrasive cleaners on them. To clean the bread pan, fill it halfway with soapy water (using a non-abrasive detergent) and let it sit for 10-20 minutes. Remove the kneading blade and clean both the blade and the inside of the pan with a sponge. Ensure any crust or dough lodged underneath the blade and around the drive shaft is removed. The bread pan should NOT be immersed in water. Dry the kneading blade and bread pan thoroughly. Do not use harsh cleaners, abrasives, or steel wool. Never wash the bread pan or kneading blade in the dishwasher.

Storage
When storing, ensure the unit is completely cool, clean, and dry. Place the bread pan and kneading blade into the baking chamber and close the lid. Do not place heavy objects on the lid. Store the unit upright.

Making gluten-free bread is different from traditional baking. Please read the following information carefully.

Important Information:

• The preset timer cannot be used for these recipes.

• Always use the ingredients specified in the recipes for successful gluten-free baking.

• Check with the yeast manufacturer to ensure the yeast is gluten-free. Use active dry yeast only.

• Ensure the flour is gluten-free and from a reliable source.

• Xanthan Gum or Guar Gum acts as a substitute for gluten, providing structure. Xanthan Gum is food additive number 415. Guar Gum is food additive 412.

• Ensure the vinegar used is gluten-free. It helps strengthen the dough.

• All ingredients must be at room temperature.

Procedure for Plain Gluten Free Breads:

1. Mix liquid ingredients together in a bowl. Do not use an electric mixer.

2. Mix dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Using a pliable spatula, combine the liquid and dry ingredients. Mix to a soft dough.

3. Spoon the dough into the bread pan, pressing down with a spatula after each spoonful to eliminate air bubbles. Lock the bread pan into the baking chamber.

4. Press ‘SELECT’ to setting -1- ‘Basic Bread’ – 1kg – Medium.

5. Press ‘CRUST’ to Dark or Light setting if required.

6. Press ‘START’.

After baking, press ‘STOP’. Remove bread from the pan and cool on a rack.

Yeast-free bread uses baking powder as the main raising agent. The resulting breads will be heavier in texture and not as highly risen as yeasted breads.

Important Notes:

• The preset timer cannot be used.

• The raising agents can be prematurely activated, so follow instructions carefully.

• All ingredients must be at room temperature and added in the order listed in the recipe.

• To ensure a well-baked loaf, check the dough in the first five minutes of kneading. If it’s too slack, add small amounts of flour. If it’s too dry, add 1-2 teaspoons of extra water.

Procedure for Plain Yeast Free Breads:

1. Add liquid ingredients to the bread pan.

2. Sift dry ingredients and add them to the bread pan. Lock the pan into the baking chamber.

3. Press ‘SELECT’ to setting -6- ‘Yeast Free Bread’.

4. Press ‘START’.

5. With the machine running, use a plastic spatula to scrape the mixture from the sides, corners, and base of the pan.

6. After the ingredients have mixed well, close the lid and let the cycle complete.

After baking is complete, press ‘STOP’. Remove the bread and cool it on a rack. Note there is a 22-minute “keep warm” period at the end of the cycle.