Sunbeam BM4500 - Manual

12 Before use 1. Read all instructions, product labels and warnings. Save these instructions 2. Remove all foreign matter from the bread pan and baking chamber 3. Wipe over bread pan and kneading blade before use 4. Always use the bread maker from a 230-240V AC power outlet 5. Do not allow anything ...

3 Getting to know your Bakehouse ® Removable lid Viewing Window Non-stick removable bread pan with removable kneading blade Steam Vents

5 The Control Panel 1. LCD Window The window indicates the Menu setting, the Crust colour and the Loaf Size. The display will show the number of hours and minutes until the cycle is complete – “0:00”. 2. Timer Buttons Use to adjust the BAKE ONLY time and to set the Delay Start timer. Increases the t...

6 Menu Settings 1. Basic Use this setting to make traditional white bread. Press the MENU button once and the LCD window will show ‘1’. You have a choice of 3 crust colours - Light, Medium or Dark. 2. Basic Turbo Use this turbo setting for ready made Basic bread in approximately 1 hour. The crust co...

8 Menu Times and Settings Menu Crust Size Time Warm F & N Delay 1 Basic Light 500g 3:07 60 4 15:00 750g 3:10 60 4 15:00 1.0kg 3:13 60 4 15:00 Medium 500g 3:15 60 4 15:00 750g 3:20 60 4 15:00 1.0kg 3:25 60 4 15:00 Dark 500g 3:30 60 4 15:00 750g 3:35 60 4 15:00 1.0kg 3:40 60 4 15:00 2 Basic Turbo ...

9 Menu Times and Settings continued Menu Crust Size Time Warm F & N Delay 5 French Light 500g 3:22 60 4 15:00 750g 3:33 60 4 15:00 1.0kg 3:44 60 4 15:00 Medium 500g 3:42 60 4 15:00 750g 3:46 60 4 15:00 1.0kg 3:50 60 4 15:00 Dark 500g 3:45 60 4 15:00 750g 3:52 60 4 15:00 1.0kg 3:52 60 4 15:00 6 F...

10 Menu Crust Size Time Warm F & N Delay 5 French Light 500g 3:22 60 4 15:00 750g 3:33 60 4 15:00 1.0kg 3:44 60 4 15:00 Medium 500g 3:42 60 4 15:00 750g 3:46 60 4 15:00 1.0kg 3:50 60 4 15:00 Dark 500g 3:45 60 4 15:00 750g 3:52 60 4 15:00 1.0kg 3:52 60 4 15:00 6 French Turbo Medium 1.0kg 1:08 60 ...

11 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 use...

14 The Bakehouse 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 Bakehouse does all the work. Note: Do not use the Time Delay when the recipe has perishable ingredients such as milk, eggs or ...

15 Power Interruption Program Protection Your Bakehouse features a 7 minute Power Interruption Protection that protects the program memory in the advent of power surges, or short term power failure (blackout)This means that if there is a power interruption during your bread making, the machine will ...

16 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.Australia...

17 Order of ingredients Place liquid in first, the dry ingredients in next and the yeast in last. Fruits and nuts are added later, after the machine has completed the first knead. This will ensure a crisp and evenly baked loaf every time. Freshness Ensure all ingredients are fresh and used before th...

Before cleaning the Bakehouse, unplug it from the power outlet and allow it to cool completely. To clean the exterior Wipe exterior with a slightly dampened cloth and polish with a soft dry cloth. Do not use metal scourers or abrasives as this may scratch the exterior surface. To clean the non-stick...

19 Questions and Answers Question Answer Why does the height and shape of each loaf differ? It is normal for the height and shape of each loaf to vary depending on the ingredients, accurate measurement of ingredients and the room temperature. Kneading blade comes out with the bread This can happen a...

20 Basic To use the Basic Bread Setting: 1. Ensure the kneading blade is upright in the bread pan.2. Add the ingredients to the bread pan in the order listed. Add the specified ingredients to the Fruit and Nut dispenser (if applicable). 3. Wipe any spills from the outside of the bread pan. Insert th...

21 Basic continued Cornbread 500g 750g 1kg Water, luke-warm 160mls 235mls 315mls Butter or margarine 10g 15g 20g Polenta 2 tablespoons ¼ cup (40g) ¹⁄³ cup (55g) White Sugar 2 teaspoons 3 teaspoons 1 tablespoon Salt 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon 1 ½ teaspoons Skim milk powder 2 teaspoons 3 teaspoons 1 tables...

22 Any of the 1.0kg Basic bread recipes can be made on this setting. Crust colour is automatically set to medium. This turbo function doesn’t use the automatic fruit and nut dispenser. If following a recipe that uses the dispenser, the ingredients will need to be added straight to the pan, before th...

23 Wheat 1. Ensure the kneading blade is upright in the bread pan.2. Add the ingredients to the bread pan in the order listed. Add the specified ingredients to the Fruit and Nut dispenser (if applicable). 3. Wipe any spills from the outside of the bread pan. Insert the pan into the baking chamber an...

24 *For mixed grain, we use a combination of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sunflower seeds, pepitas, linseed and coarse polenta. Wheat continued Multigrain Bread 500g 750g 1kg Water, luke-warm 140mls 205mls 275mls Butter or margarine 2 teaspoons 3 teaspoons 1 tablespoon Salt 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon 1 ½ t...

25 Wheat Turbo Any of the 1.0kg Basic bread recipes can be made on this setting. Crust colour is automatically set to medium. This turbo function doesn’t use the automatic fruit and nut dispenser. If following a recipe that uses the dispenser, the ingredients will need to be added straight to the pa...

26 French To use the French Setting: 1. Ensure the kneading blade is upright in the bread pan.2. Add the ingredients to the bread pan in the order listed. Add the specified ingredients to the Fruit and Nut dispenser (if applicable). 3. Wipe any spills from the outside of the bread pan. Insert the pa...

27 French continued Italian Herb Bread 500g 750g 1kg Water, luke-warm 160mls 235mls 315mls Butter or margarine 10g 15g 20g Italian dried herbs 1 teaspoon 1 ½ teaspoon 2 teaspoons Salt ½ teaspoon ½ teaspoon 1 teaspoon Sugar 2 teaspoons 3 teaspoons 1 tablespoon Skim milk powder 2 teaspoons 3 teaspoons...

28 Any of the 1.0kg French bread recipes can be made on this setting. Crust colour is automatically set to medium. This turbo function doesn’t use the automatic fruit and nut dispenser. If following a recipe that uses the dispenser, the ingredients will need to be added straight to the pan, before t...

29 We recommend light crust colour for this setting. To use the Sweet setting: 1. Ensure the kneading blade is in the bread pan.2. Add the ingredients to the bread pan in the order listed. Add the specified ingredients to the Fruit and Nut dispenser (if applicable). 3. Wipe any spills from the outsi...

30 Sweet continued Panettone 500g 750g 1kg Water, luke-warm 60mls 80mls 100mls Salt ¼ teaspoon ½ teaspoon ¾ teaspoon Skim Milk Powder 1 ½ teaspoons 2 teaspoons 2 ½ teaspoons Caster Sugar 1 tablespoon 1 ½ tablespoons 2 tablespoons Egg 1 1 1 Egg Yolk 1 1 2 Butter 30g 40g 50g Orange Rind 1 teaspoon 2 t...

31 To use the Yeast Free. Gluten Free Bread Mix setting: 1. Ensure the kneading blade is in the bread pan.2. Add the ingredients to the bread pan in the order listed. Add the specified ingredients to the Fruit and Nut dispenser (if applicable). 3. Wipe any spills from the outside of the bread pan. I...

32 *For mixed grain, we use a combination of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sunflower seeds, pepitas, linseed and coarse polenta. Yeast Free. Gluten Free Bread Mix continued Yeast Free Grain Bread Vegetable oil 60mls Eggs 3 Milk 220mls Salt ¼ teaspoon White sugar 2 tablespoons Mixed grain* ½ cup Self-Ra...

33 Rye To use the Rye setting: 1. Ensure the kneading blade is in the bread pan.2. Add the ingredients to the bread pan in the order listed. Add the specified ingredients to the Fruit and Nut dispenser (if applicable). 3. Wipe any spills from the outside of the bread pan. Insert the pan into the bak...

34 Rye continued Pumpernickel Bread Water, luke-warm 300mls Butter or margarine 30g Skim milk powder 2 tablespoons Cocoa 2 tablespoons Treacle 2 tablespoons Salt 1 teaspoon Bread improver 1 teaspoon Plain flour 200g Wholemeal flour 220g Rye flour 120g Dry yeast 1 ½ teaspoons

35 Gluten Free Recipe To use the Gluten Free Recipe Setting: 1. Ensure the kneading blade is in the bread pan.2. Add the ingredients to the bread pan in the order listed. Add the specified ingredients to the Fruit and Nut dispenser (if applicable). 3. Wipe any spills from the outside of the bread pa...

36 *For mixed grain, we use a combination of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sunflower seeds, pepitas, linseed and coarse polenta. Gluten Free Recipe continued Gluten Free Mixed Grain Bread 750g 1kg Water, Luke-warm 365mls 455mls Eggs 2 3 Olive Oil 80mls 100mls White Vinegar 1 ½ teaspoons 2 teaspoons Xan...

38 Dough You will find this section particularly useful when using the Dough (11) setting and the Artisan-Style Dough (12) setting. Once the cycle is complete, place the dough onto a floured surface and using floured hands, shape as desired. Prepare your baking trays by greasing them lightly with bu...

Dough continued 39 Shaping Techniques:Rustic loaf – Working on a lightly floured surface, use the palms of your hands (dusted with flour) to gently tuck dough under itself until you get a smooth rounded top surface. Place on prepared baking tray. Using a sharp knife, make 1cm deep slashes across the...

46 Artisan-Style Dough continued Sweet Pistachio & Craisin Dough Water, luke-warm 100mls Salt ¾ teaspoon White sugar 2 tablespoons Egg 1 Egg yolks 2 Butter 50g Orange rind 2 ½ teaspoons Orange Juice 1 ½ tablespoons Ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon Plain Flour 375g Dry yeast 1 ½ teaspoons Fruit & N...

47 Jam 1. Ensure the kneading blade is in the bread pan.2. Prepare the fruit as instructed. Add the ingredients to the bread pan in the order listed. 3. Wipe any spills from the outside of the bread pan. Insert the pan into the baking chamber and press down to ensure the pan is firmly clicked in pla...

48 Jam continued If your marmalade still has large sections of pith, you may want to add ½ cup water and run it through another cycle. Keep an eye on it if running a second cycle as the large quantity of sugar may cause it to burn. This relish goes well with barbecued meat or on burgers! Ginger and ...

49 Troubleshooting Machine Malfunctions Display Window Bread Sides of Browned & Sides Time Indicator Ingredients takes bread Under centre brown Slices Check does not not mixed too long collapse browned sticky & but flour unevenly the turn on to bake & bottom raw or not coated & stick...

50 Baking Results Open, Bread Browned Heavy Not baked coarse or Bread doesn’t Floured Over & floured Check dense in centre holey Collapse rises rise top browned sides, the texture texture too much enough centre following sticky/raw Measurement Errors FLOUR Not enough 7 Too much 7 7 YEAST Not eno...

Should you experience any difficulties with your appliance, please phone our customer service line for advice on 1300 881 861 in Australia, or 0800 786 232 in New Zealand. Alternatively, you can send a written claim to Sunbeam at the address listed below. On receipt of your claim, Sunbeam will seek ...

Need help with your appliance? Contact our customer service team or visit our website for information and tips on getting the most from your appliance. In Australia Visit www.sunbeam.com.au Or call 1300 881 861 In New Zealand Visit www.sunbeam.co.nz Or call 0800 786 232 ‘Bakehouse’ is a registered t...

Instruction/Recipe Supplement for New Zealand NEW ZEALAND SUPPLEMENT PLEASE READ THIS BOOKLET FIRST This booklet covers the use and care of the following Sunbeam Breadmakers: BM7800 QUANTUM SMARTBAKE which can produce loaf sizes 750g; 1.0kg and 1.25kg BM4500 BAKEHOUSE which can produce loaf sizes 50...

Flour Use fresh, good quality flour. Do not use self-raising flour. White Flour Most large New Zealand milling companies produce two lines of white flour for the domestic market. One is finely milled 'weak' flour which is ideal for sponges, biscuits, shortbread and short pastry. This type of flour i...

Measuring Ingredients New Zealand standard metric kitchen measures have been used for all the recipes. All measurements should be level. Accuracy with measuring is important when making bread in a breadmaker. To measure flour For optimum results we recommend weighing flour. If scales are not availab...

White Bread White Bread Method 1. Place ingredients into bread pan in the order listed. Wipe spills from the outside of the pan.2. Place the bread pan into the breadmaker and close the lid.3. Press the MENU button to program BASIC. 4. Select CRUST colour, loaf SIZE and press "START". Bread w...

6 Cinnamon Raisin Bread Cinnamon Raisin Bread Method 1. Place ingredients into bread pan and the fruit & nut dispenser in the order listed. Wipe spills from the outside of the pan. 2. Place the bread pan into the breadmaker and close the lid.3. Press the MENU button to program SWEET. 4. Select C...

7 Bread Rolls Method 1. Place ingredients into bread pan in the order listed. Wipe spills from the outside of the pan.2. Place the bread pan into the breadmaker and close the lid. 3. Press the MENU button to program DOUGH and press "START". 4. Remove completed dough from the bread pan. Line ...

8 Hot Cross Buns Method 1. Place ingredients into bread pan in the order listed. Wipe spills from the outside of the pan.2. Place the bread pan into the breadmaker and close the lid. 3. Press the MENU button to program DOUGH and press "START". 4. Remove completed dough from the bread pan. Li...