Multifunctional bread maker: the pros and cons, how to choose

Breadmaker having numerous programs is an indispensable tool for the cooks. With its help, you can cook at home a soft, fresh, fragrant pastries.

With strict observance of the sequence number and the laying of the products used according to the formulation each time obtained baked masterpiece. This is important, because baking is the most capricious of all areas of cooking.

Each novice cook like a pro with versatile bread machine. When a device with additional functions refer to structural features and modes of modern BREAD.

Principle of operation

Each BREAD formed in a plastic or metal housing. The inner space is equipped with a metal coating which forms the oven. For walls equipped with heating elements or thermostats providing heating to a predetermined temperature.

The upper cover is equipped with a viewing window, through which is visible the process. Often located on the lid of program management display.

The design includes the additional container (dispenser) required for small components (seeds, nuts, raisins). If the device without the dispenser, it is necessary to fill the ingredients during preparation of the audio signal.

Future baking is laid in the tank with nonstick coating for automatic or self-kneading. Baking individual snacks or biscuits takes place by means of special spacers.

Components include additional containers of different forms (square, brick, round).

Pros and cons of multi-functional bread machine

The advantages of multi-functional bread machine:

• savings on bread;
• kneading and cool liquid consistency;
• time saving per batch;
• self-cooking, without human intervention;
• many programs and different kinds of pastries;
• jam not undercooked.

Disadvantages of multifunction bread machine:

• multifunction models come with a high-performance power, energy-intensive and hence they;
• long baking time: 4 - 6 hours
• Some models make noise during kneading.

How to choose a versatile bread machine

Performance

Weight of the finished product - from 500 grams to 1 kg. Allocate model with cooking loaf weighing 2000 grams.

Dimensions and sizes

Mass home devices varies from 4 to 10 kg. There are wide and low, narrow and high.

Material

Most products are made of plastic and stainless steel. Plastic characterized by simplicity and cheapness, lightness. These models cost less. Stainless steel increases the price of the device, making it heavier. These models are durable and long lasting.

The form

Pails baking is made of steel or aluminum. Choose the best steel mold. Note the presence of the non-stick coating, making it easier to extract the baking.

Capacity multi-functional bread machine

The decisive factor is the product of choice, since the cooking time depends on it. The higher the value of the power, the faster the dough, to make bread.

Electricity consumption for high power will increase, so keep in mind the state of the wiring in the room. Multifunction devices have a power of 1200 watts.

Timer

It allows you to delay the baking time. If you need to cook fresh bread in the morning, the evening set the timer. Breadmaker itself is switched on and to the intended time of baking will be ready.

Power cord

Many models have a cord length of 1 meter. This length is enough for easy operation. But if the future location of the device requires a greater length, pay attention to it immediately.

The sequence of products

If at first added to liquid products, and then dried, this leads to deterioration of the rubber seal between the mold and the spinning shaft. Better when the first backfilled with dry ingredients, and then liquid.

To choose a good bread machine is necessary to examine the build quality. The joints must be smooth, durable, with no gaps.

functions

budget Bread Maker equipped with a small number of functions and are intended for the manufacture of the simplest kinds of baking.

The number of MFPs programs - from 5 to 20. These include modes baking of wheat flour, corn, rye, baking cakes, black bread, unleavened cakes. Also, these models allow to adjust the kneading time, baking, set the temperature. The more modes in the product, so it is more expensive.

baking function products for each type of bakery products has its own settings. Special modes make pizza, pie, cake simple and convenient.

Baking weight adjustment function

On the basis of the selected weight of the product is determined by the duration of the preparation and number of products. If this parameter is not present, each time have to bake the full range of bread, while spending more time and products.

Gluten-free baking

Special treatment for a special meal from grains that do not contain gluten (adhesive). Therefore, the basis of bread, corn, rice, buckwheat flour.

Kneading dough

This feature frees from the dough - you just lay the products and expose the cooking mode, and then Breadmaker does everything herself. After mixing, the device waits for raising the dough, and then start baking.

baguette function

This option is baking French bread. Baguette has a crispy crust and a soft middle.

Jam

Cooking Jam is as follows: in the form of backfilled with fresh-washed fruits and sugar. Started cooking mode preserves, after some time the jam is ready.

The advantage of the jam mode Breadmaker is that products be protected from strong heat treatment, therefore, retained more vitamins. But the number of jams is low if the fruit a little, then this is a great option.

crust color

This feature allows you to choose the color of brown, depending on the degree of crispy: light, medium, dark.

Cake

This product option will prepare an unforgettable cake. If there is a function, make sure that the test batch cake pan is present.

sweet pastries

Mode allows you to bake muffins or cakes with sugar, nuts, raisins, dried apricots. If this parameter is not present, sweet ingredients can burn.

sweet baking program includes a dispenser that automatically adds different ingredients when baking.

maintaining temperature

Mode provides a certain temperature after baking bread. For example, if you want hot bread is not immediately after the program, and a little later.

protection function

This program is included to protect the device from a power problem. Time Food products of three hours. For such a period may be a voltage drop and overheating.

If protection from power surges equipped in most models, the child lock is present only in high-end counterparts.

reserve memory

A useful feature is to keep the memory device during a power failure. Bread products saves the state, and after the work continues where it left off.

Precautionary measures

1. Use the device near water sources is impossible.
2. For the operation of the product you want to use a grounded outlet.
3. Do not include Breadmaker If it is damaged or the housing.
4. During operation, do not touch any parts of the device.
5. Do not place objects on top of or inside.
6. Be careful when you open the lid immediately after the completion of the program there is a jet of steam or hot air.

How to use

• The device is installed on a flat surface.
• During operation, the device should not be moved.
• After cooking always use oven gloves.
• Products that make future meal must be at room temperature, unless otherwise stated Formulation.
• When preparing the ingredients, use a measuring cup that comes with the device. The accuracy of the result depends on the baking products.
• The weight of flour is determined using kitchen scales, as it is important.
• The yeast is better to use dry bag with neistkshim of shelf life. When you open a package of yeast residue stored no more than 2 days.
• In order not to hinder the process of kneading, after loading the ingredients do not open the lid to the end of cooking.
• It is important to observe the order of bookmarks ingredients.
• The yeast does not touch anything with liquids or salt.

malfunctions

• Failure of kneaders

The most frequent breakage is scrolling bowl or it does not rotate at all.

The reason - the failure of the relay, which is connected to the motor. To repair the unit disassembled, parts are inspected. Verified contact wires so they are not moved or burned. If it's them replaced with new ones, if not - need a new relay.

• Poor closes the lid

The cover is closed too tightly, or vice versa - loosely. In this case it is necessary to examine the connection cover to check the integrity of the parts. In case of failure replace.

• Sensor is not working

raw or burnt bread. Even if you put the program of light to medium brown, it comes with burnt. This means that the heating element is broken. To replace the diagnosis and better contact the service center.

• Damage to the control board

To identify the causes are diagnosed electronics board being repaired at the circuit. To do this, gently unstuck film with controls. Fee to clean without the use of abrasives.

• The device is not working

The device does not turn on after checking the integrity of the cord. Obviously, the engine burned. Needs to be replaced, which perform their own will not work.

• If the product is beeping

Or makes other sounds uncharacteristic. The reason lies in the failure sound program, which takes the signals at the end of processes. Reset settings or contact a service center.

• Leaking water

If the water flows through the pad testozamesa. The dough is formed into a homogeneous, bread baked through, but not until the end. Gasket needs to be replaced.

• the bucket clearance

When the container is damaged, it becomes inconvenient to open the dispenser. The solution - replace.

• Weak spring dispenser

If the products are falling in the form of a test, it is necessary to replace the springs.

If you feel the smell of plastic, noise - contact the professionals as independent searches lead to damage of machinery.

Cleaning and Maintenance

• Wash machine with caution, as the housing is easy to leave scratches.
• Breadmakers for cleaning after use separate removable part, they are washed under running water with detergents.
• If on the spot the body, they are wiped with a damp, soft sponge. Be sure to disconnect the device from the network during purification procedures.
• Collect the device only after completing the drying elements.

To choose the right product, think where you will bake the bread. When laying the ingredients at night, of course, should be the dispenser, strong power in this case is not necessary.

You want to be baked quickly, then you will need more powerful device. Large family will approach the product with a maximum weight of the finished baking, but the ideal option would be to adjust the weight that is comfortable for any occasion.

protection function of power surges is indispensable in houses with electricity supply problems. If the home has small children, take care of the security features of the children.