BM1600WG - Bread maker GORENJE - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Bread Maker
Brand	Gorenje
Model	BM1600WG
Power Supply	230 V, 50 Hz
Number of Programs	16
Programs	Basic, French, Whole Wheat, Sweet, Ultra Quick, Gluten-Free, Quick, Cakes, Kneading, Dough, Pasta Dough, Yoghurt, Jam, Baking, Homemade Bread 1, Homemade Bread 2
Loaf Sizes	1125 g, 1350 g, 1600 g
Crust Color Options	Light, Medium, Dark
Delay Timer	Up to 15 hours
Keep Warm Function	1 hour automatic after baking
Memory Function	Resumes program within 10 minutes of power interruption
Noise Level	Lc < 68 dB(A)
Bread Pan Coating	Non-stick
Accessories	Measuring spoon, measuring cup, hook for kneading blade
Safety Certifications	CE, WEEE
Display Type	LCD
Control Panel	Touch buttons with digital display
Cleaning Instructions	Hand wash bread pan with damp cloth; do not use abrasive agents or dishwasher
Special Features	Homemade programming, pause function, beep notification for adding ingredients

Frequently Asked Questions - BM1600WG GORENJE

What is the maximum loaf size?

The maximum loaf size is 1600 g.

How do I set the delay timer?

First select the program, crust color, and loaf size. Then press the '+' and '-' buttons to set the delay time (up to 15 hours) and press Start/Stop to activate.

What does the HHH error mean?

HHH indicates the internal temperature is too high. Stop the program, open the lid, and let the machine cool down for 10-20 minutes.

Can I use fresh milk in the bread maker?

Fresh milk is not recommended for delayed start programs as it may spoil. You can use it for immediate start programs.

How do I clean the bread pan?

Clean the bread pan with a damp cloth. Do not use sharp or abrasive agents and do not wash it in the dishwasher.

Why is my bread not rising?

Possible reasons: old yeast, incorrect flour, or liquid too hot. Ensure ingredients are fresh and follow the recipe order (liquid first, yeast last).

How do I remove the kneading blade from the baked bread?

Use the provided hook to pull the kneading blade out from the bottom of the loaf after baking.

What is the keep warm function?

After baking, the bread maker automatically keeps the bread warm for 1 hour. You can stop it by pressing the Start/Stop button.

Can I program my own bread recipe?

Yes, use the Homemade Bread 1 or 2 programs. You can customize kneading, rising, baking, and keep warm times by pressing the Home Made button and setting each step.

How long does the Basic program take?

The Basic program for a 1125 g loaf takes approximately 3 hours. Times may vary with different loaf sizes.

USER MANUAL BM1600WG GORENJE

BM 1600 WG

LOAF SIZE

Yeast or baking powder

Dry ingredients (flour, sugar...)

Water or other liquid

1. Lid
2. Control window
3. Bread pan
4. Mixing paddle
5. Control panel
6. Housing
7. Measuring spoon
8. Measuring cup
9. Extraction hook

DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL PANEL

(The screen display may be subject to change without prior notice.)

Start/stop

Yeast or baking powder

Dry ingredients (flour, sugar...)

1. Lid
2. Control window
3. Bread pan
4. Kneading paddle
5. Control panel
6. Housing
7. Measuring spoon
8. Measuring cup
9. Extraction hook

DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL PANEL

Yeast or baking powder

Dry ingredients (flour, sugar...)

Yeast or baking powder

Important safeguards:

Before commissioning this machine, please read the instruction manual carefully.

1. Before using the electrical appliance, the following basic precautions should always be followed:
2. Please keep these instructions, the guaranty certificate, the sales receipt and, if possible, the carton with the inner packaging!
3. The machine is intended exclusively for private and not for commercial use!
4. Before use, check that the voltage of wall outlet corresponds to the one shown on the rating plate.
5. Always remove the plug from the socket whenever the machine is not in use, when attaching accessory parts, cleaning the machine or whenever a disturbance occurs. Switch off the machine beforehand. Pull on the plug, not on the cable.
6. In order to protect children from the dangers of electrical appliances, never leave them unsupervised with the machine. Consequently, when selecting the location for your machine, do so in such a way that children do not have access to the machine. Take care to ensure that the cable does not hang down.
7. Check the machine and the cable regularly for damage. If there is damage of any kind, the machine should not be used.
8. Do not repair the machine by yourself, but rather consult an authorized expert.
9. To ensure your safety, a broken or damaged plug must be replaced with an equivalent plug from the manufacturer, our customer service department, or a similarly qualified person.
10. Keep the machine and the cable away from heat, direct sunlight, moisture, sharp edges, and similar hazards.
11. Never use the machine unsupervised! Switch off the power whenever you are not using it, even if only for a moment.
12. Use only original accessories.
13. Do not use the machine outdoors.
14. Under no circumstances must the machine be placed in water or other liquids, or come into contact with them. Do not use the machine with wet or moist hands.
15. Should the machine become moist or wet, remove the plug from the socket immediately. Do not reach into the water.
16. Use the machine only for the intended purpose, as indicated on the rating label of the machine.
17. Do not use the machine with a damaged outlet.
18. Do not touch any of the moving or spinning parts of the machine.
19. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
20. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
21. Children shall not play with the appliance.
22. Cleaning and maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
23. Never beat the bread pan on the top or edge to remove the pan, this may damage the bread pan.
24. Metal foils or other materials must not be inserted into the appliance as this can give rise to the risk of a fire or short circuit.
25. Never cover the appliance with a towel or any other material, heat and steam must be able to escape freely. A fire can be caused if it is covered by, or comes into contact with combustible material.
26. Never connect this appliance to an external timer switch or remote control system in order to avoid a hazardous situation.
27. Noise level: Lc < 68 dB(A)

This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). This guideline is the frame of a European-wide validity of return and recycling on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment.

Using the machine for the first time:

Check the bread pan and clean the rest of the baking chamber. Do not use sharp objects and do not scour! The bread pan is non-stick coated. Grease the bread pan and bake empty for about 10 minutes. Clean once more. Place the kneading bar on the axle in the baking area. Air the room if any unwanted smell.

Electrical connection:

The machine must only be connected to a correctly installed 230V, 50Hz safety socket.

When the machine is connected power a beep is now heard and “3:00” appears in the display after a short time. The two dots between the “3” and “00” aren’t constantly lit.

The machine is now ready to operate and is automatically set to program "1" (normal position), but has not yet started.

FUNCTIONS & OPERATION

Know your bread maker

1. Lid
2. View window
3. Bread pan
4. Kneading blade
5. Control panel
6. Housing
7. Measuring spoon
8. Measuring cup
9. Hook

INTRODUCTION OF CONTROL PANEL

(The silkscreen is subject to change without prior notice.)

Start/stop

For starting and stopping the selected baking program.

To start a program, touch the "START/STOP" once. A short beep will be heard and the two dots in the time display begin to flash and the program starts. Any other button is inactivated except the START/STOP buttons after a program has begun.

To stop the program, touch the "START/STOP" button for approx. 3 seconds, then a beep will be heard, it means that the program has been switched off.

Pause function

After procedure starts up, you can press START/STOP button once to interrupt at any time, the operation will be paused but the setting will be memorized, the working time will be flashed on the LCD. Touch START/STOP button and the program will continue.

Menu

It is used to set different programs. Each time it is touched (accompanied by a short beep) the program will vary. Touch the button discontinuously, the 16 menus will be cycled to show on the LCD display. Select your desired program. The functions of 16 menus will be explained below.

1. Basic: kneading, rising, and baking of standard bread. Other ingredients may be added to enhance the flavour.
2. French: kneading, rising, and baking with extended rising time. Bread baked with this program will have a crispier crust and a more delicate texture.
3. Whole wheat: kneading, rising, and baking of whole wheat bread. Setting a delayed start is not recommended as this may lead to poorer results.
4. Sweet: kneading, rising, and baking of sweet bread. Other ingredients may be added to enhance the flavour.
5. Ultra-quick: kneading, rising, and baking of a loaf is completed very fast. Normally, the loaf will be smaller and have a coarser texture than bread baked with the "QUICK" program.
6. Gluten-free: kneading, rising, and baking of gluten-free bread.
7. Quick: with this program, use of loaf size and start delay settings is not recommended. Kneading, rising, and baking of a loaf is completed faster than with the basic program. Loaves baked with this program are usually smaller and have a coarser texture.
8. Cakes: kneading, rising, and baking of cakes. Use sodium bicarbonate or baking powder as leavening agent.
9. Kneading: kneading of flour and other ingredients
10. Dough: kneading and rising, without baking. Take the dough from the bread baking pan and form rolls, buns, pizza etc.
11. Pasta dough: kneading
12. Yoghurt: making yoghurt
13. Jam: cooking jams (jelly, marmalade etc.). Dice the fruit before placing it in the baking pan.
14. Baking: baking only, without kneading and rising. This can also be used for extended baking time with custom settings.
15. Homemade bread 1: allows user programming: the user can change the factory settings for kneading, rising, baking, and keeping warm, for each step.
16. Homemade bread 2: allows user programming: the user can change the factory settings for kneading, rising, baking, and keeping warm, for each step.

Under the menu of Home Made

a) Press the "HOME MADE" button once (and hold for 2 seconds). "KNEAD1" will appear on the display. Press the "+" or "-" key and set the time in minutes. Then, press the "HOME MADE" key again to confirm the time set for this step. b) "RISE1" will appear on the display. Press the "+" or "-" key to set the time in minutes. The number of minutes will increase at a faster rate if you press and hold the key. Press the "HOME MADE" key to confirm the setting. c) Set the remaining steps in the same way. When you are done programming, press the "START/STOP" button to close the settings menu. d) Press the "START/STOP" button again to start operation.

Color

With the button you can select LIGHT, MEDIUM or DARK color for the crust. With the "RAPID" setting, the program will be shorter.

Loaf

Touch this button to select the size of the bread. Please note the total operation time may vary with the different loaf size.

Delay ("+, -")

If you want the appliance not to start working immediately, you can use this button to set the delay time.

You must decide how long it will be before your bread is ready by pressing the "+" or "-" buttons. Please note that the delay time should include the baking time of the program. That is, at the completion of the delay time, there is hot bread ready to be served. First, select the program and degree of browning, then press "+" or "-" to increase the delay time in increments of 10 minutes. The maximum delay is 15 hours.

Example: If it is now 8:30 p.m. and you would like your bread to be ready the next morning at 7 o'clock, that is in 10 hours and 30 minutes. Select your menu, color, and loaf size, then press the "+" or "-" buttons to add time until 10:30 appears on the LCD. Then press the STOP/START button to activate this delay program. You will see the dot flash and the LCD will count down to show the remaining time. You will get fresh bread at 7:00 in the morning. If you don't want to take the bread out immediately, the keeping warm time of 1 hour starts.

Note: For time-delayed baking, do not use any easily perishable ingredients such as eggs, fresh milk, fruits, onions, etc.

KEEP WARM

Bread can be automatically kept warm for 1 hour after baking. During keeping warm, if you would like to take the bread out, switch the program off by touching the START/STOP button.

MEMORY

If the power supply has been interrupted during the course of making bread, the process of making bread will be continued automatically within 10 minutes, even without touching the "START/STOP" button. If the interruption time exceeds 10 minutes, the memory cannot be kept; you must discard the ingredients in the bread pan and add the ingredients into the bread pan again, and the bread maker must be restarted. But if the dough has not entered the rising phase when the power supply breaks off, you can touch the "START/STOP" directly to continue the program from the beginning.

ENVIRONMENT

The machine may work well in a wide range of temperatures, but there may be some difference in loaf size between a very warm room and a very cold room. We suggest that the room temperature should be within the range of 15°C to 34°C.

WARNING DISPLAY:

1. If the display shows "HHH" after you have pressed the START/STOP button, the temperature inside is still too high. Then the program has to be stopped. Open the lid and let the machine cool down for 10 to 20 minutes.
2. If the display shows "LLL" after pressing the START/STOP button (except for the BAKE programs), it means the temperature inside is too low (accompanied by 5 beep sounds). Stop the sound by pressing the START/STOP button, open the lid, and let the machine rest for 10 to 20 minutes to return to room temperature.
3. If the display shows "E E0" or "E E1" after you have touched the START/STOP button, the temperature sensor is malfunctioning. Please check the sensor carefully by an authorized expert.

HOW TO MAKE BREAD

1. Place the bread pan in position. Fix the kneading blade onto the drive shaft. It is recommended to fill the hole with heat-resisting margarine prior to placing the kneading blade to avoid the dough sticking to the kneading blade, and this would also make the kneading blade be removed from the bread easily.
2. Place ingredients into the bread pan. Please keep to the order mentioned in the recipe. Usually the water or liquid substance should be put firstly, then add sugar, salt and flour, always add yeast or baking powder as the last ingredient.

Note: the maximum quantities of the flour and yeast which may be used refer to the recipe.

1. Make a small indentation on the top of flour with finger, add yeast into the indentation, make sure it does not come into contact with the liquid or salt.
2. Close the lid gently and plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
3. Touch the Menu button until your desired program is selected.
4. Touch the COLOR button to select the desired crust color.
5. Touch the LOAF SIZE button to select the desired size. (1125g, 1350g or 1600g)
6. Set the delay time by touching "+,-" button. This step may be skipped if you want the bread maker to start working immediately.
7. Touch the START/STOP button to start working.
8. For the program of, 1-7 beeps sound will be heard during operation. This is to prompt you to add ingredients. Open the Lid and put in some ingredients. It is possible that steam will escape through the vent in the lid during baking. This is normal.
9. Once the process has been completed, 10 beeps will be heard. You can touch START/STOP button for approx. 2 seconds to stop the process and take out the bread. Open the Lid and while using oven mitts, turn the bread pan in anti-clockwise and take out the bread pan.

Caution: the Bread pan and bread may be very hot! Always handle with care.

1. Let the bread pan cool down before removing the bread. Then use non-stick spatula to gently loosen the sides of the bread from the pan.
2. Turn bread pan upside down onto a wire cooling rack or clean cooking surface and gently shake until bread falls out.
3. Let the bread cool for about 20 minutes before slicing. It is recommended slicing bread with electric cutter or dentate cutter, had better not with fruit knife or kitchen knife, otherwise the bread may be subject to deformation.
4. If you are out of the room or have not touched START/STOP button at the end of operation, the bread will be kept warm automatically for 1 hour, when keep warm is finished, 10 beeps will be heard.
5. When do not use or complete operation, unplug the power cord.

Note: Before slicing the loaf, use the hook to remove out the Kneading blade hidden on the bottom of loaf. The loaf is hot, never use the hand to remove the kneading blade.

Note: If bread has not been completely eaten up, advise you to store the remained bread in sealed plastic bag or vessel. Bread can be stored for about three days during room temperature, if you need more days storage, pack it with sealed plastic bag or vessel and then place it in the refrigerator, storage time is at most ten days. As bread made by ourselves does not add preservative, generally storage time is no longer than that for bread in market.

RECIPES

Legend:

Tbs = table spoon

Tsp = tea spoon

Dry yeast (1 packet - 7g) = Yeast (1 packet - 25g)

1. BASIC	1125 g	1350 g	1600 g
Water	420 ml	480 ml	560 ml
salt	2 tsp	3 tsp	3 tsp
Sugar	2 tbsp	4 tbsp	4 tbsp
Oil	3 tbsp	4 tbsp	4 tbsp
Flour	700 g	840 g	980 g
Yeast	5 g	6 g	7 g

2. FRENCH	1125 g	1350 g	1600 g
Water	420 ml	480 ml	560 ml
salt	2 tsp	3 tsp	3 tsp
Sugar	2 tbsp	2 tbsp	2 tbsp
Oil	3 tbsp	4 tbsp	4 tbsp
Flour	700 g	840 g	980 g
Yeast	5 g	6 g	7 g

3. WHOLE WHEAT	1125 g	1350 g	1600 g
Water	420 ml	480 ml	560 ml
salt	2 tsp	3 tsp	3 tsp
Sugar	2 tbsp	2 tbsp	2 tbsp
Oil	3 tbsp	4 tbsp	4 tbsp
Flour	700 g	840 g	980 g
Yeast	5 g	6 g	7 g

4. SWEET	1125 g	1350 g	1600 g
Water	410 ml	460 ml	540 ml
salt	1 tsp	1.5 tsp	2 tsp
Sugar	5 tbsp	6 tbsp	7 tbsp
Oil	3 tbsp	4 tbsp	4 tbsp
Flour	700 g	840 g	980 g
Yeast	5 g	6 g	7 g
5. ULTRA QUICK	1125 g	1350 g	1600 g
Water	520 ml	/	/
salt	2 tsp	/	/
Sugar	2 tbsp	/	/
Oil	3 tbsp	/	/
Flour	840 g	/	/
Yeast	7 g	/	/

6. GLUTEN-FREE	1125 g	1350 g	1600 g
Water	500 ml	560 ml	640 ml
salt	2 tsp	2 tsp	3 tsp
Sugar	3 tbsp	3 tbsp	4 tbsp
Oil	3 tbsp	3 tbsp	4 tbsp
Flour	700 g	800 g	900 g
Yeast	5 g	6 g	7 g

7. QUICK	1125 g	1350 g	1600 g
Water	430 ml	520 ml	610 ml
salt	2 tsp	2 tsp	3 tsp
Sugar	3 tbsp	3 tbsp	4 tbsp
Oil	3 tbsp	3 tbsp	4 tbsp
Flour	700 g	840 g	980 g
Yeast	7 g	8 g	9 g

8. CAKE	1125 g	1350 g	1600 g
Water	30 ml	30 ml	30 ml
egg	7	8	10
Sugar	8 tbsp	9 tbsp	10 tbsp
Oil	3 tbsp	3 tbsp	4 tbsp
Flour	420 g	560 g	700 g
Yeast	6 g	7 g	8 g

9. KNEADING	/	/	/
Water	330 ml	/	/
salt	1 tsp	/	/
Oil	3 tbsp	/	/
Flour	560 g	/	/

10. DOUGH	/	/	/
Water	610ml	/	/
salt	3 tsp	/	/
Sugar	2 tbsp	/	/
Oil	3 tbsp	/	/
Flour	890 g	/	/
Yeast	5 g	/	/

11. PASTA DOUGH	/	/	/
Water	30 ml	/	/
eggs	10	/	/
salt	1 tsp	/	/
Oil	3 tbsp	/	/
Flour	1000 g	/	/
12. YOGHURT	/	/	/
Whole milk	1800 ml	/	/
Yoghurt	180 ml	/	/

13. MARMALADE	/	/	/
Fruit	900 g	/	/
gelling sugar at a ratio of 2:1	500 g	/	/

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM	REASON	SOLUTION
Loaf rises, then falls.		Decrease water or milk for 1-2tbsp, use colder liquid.Increase salt for 1/4 tsp.Increase flour for 1-2tbsp, use fresher flour, use right type of flour.Decrease yeast for 1/8-1/4 tsp, use fresh yeast, use right type of yeast at right setting.
Bread rises too high.	Too much yeast added.Too much flour or incorrect type of flour.Not enough salt or forgot to add it.Liquid touched yeast before kneading.	Decrease water or milk for 1-2tbs, use colder liquid.Increase sald for 1/4 tsp.Decrease sugar or honey for 1/2 tsp.Decrease flour for 1-2tbsp.Decrease yeast for 1/8-1/4 tsp, use right type of yeast at right setting.
Bread does not rise enough.	Not enough yeast.Yeast is too old or wrong type used.Too much/not enough water/liquid.Lid has been opened during the rising program.Wrong type of flour used or stale flour.Liquid was too cold or too hot.No sugar added.	Increase water or milk for 1-2tbsp.Decrease salt for 1/4 tsp.Increase sugar or honey for 1/2 tsp.Use fresherflour, use right type of flour.Increase yeast for 1/8-1/4 tsp, use right type of yeast at right setting.
Loaf is short and heavy.		Use fresher flour, use right type of flour.Add yeast, use fresh yeast, use right type o yeast at right setting.
Crust too light.		Increase sugar or honey for 1/2 tsp.
Loaf is uncooked.		Check power supply, select correct settings.
Loaf is overcooked.		Decrease sugar or honey for 1/2 tsp.Select correct settings.
Bread mixture is unmixed.		Place bread pan properly, push kneading blade correctlyonto shaft in bread pan.
High altitude adjustment.		·Decrease water or milk for for 1-2tbsp. ·Decrease sugar or honey for 1/2 tsp. ·Decrease yeast for 1/8-1/4 tsp.
Bread does not rise at all.	·Forgot to add yeast or yeast was stale. ·Yeast killed by contact with salt or by adding an ingredient that is too hot. ·Liquid touched yeast before kneading.	·Yeast should be discarded 48 hours after opening and not be past its expiry date. ·Always place the ingredients in the order stated in the recipe with the liquid first and yeast last. ·Only use tepid ingredients.
Wholemeal bread has less rise.	·It is normal for bread made with wholemeal flour to have less rise and a denser texture.	·For a lighter texture use the 50% wholemeal recipe.
Wholemeal bread sometimes has a wrinkled top or slightly sunken top.	·This is typical for wholemeal bread in your Home Bread Maker as the gluten gets overstretched in the kneading, rising and baking processes.	·You may prefer results using correct program for Rapid Baked Wholemeal bread which has a shorter rising time. ·The rustic appearance does not affect the taste and quality of the bread.
Loaf had a big air hole inside or top crust has split/erupted.	·Liquid touched yeast before kneading.	·Always place the ingredients in the order stated in the recipe with the liquid first. ·When using the delayed start option make sure the yeast is in the centre of the pan.
Heavy, lumpy bread.	·Too much liquid. ·Not enough yeast. ·Too much flour. ·Older ingredients or wrong type of flour.	·Reduce the liquid by 1-2 tbsp at a time. Use accurate measures. ·Increase yeast by 1/4 tsp at a time. ·Reduce quantity of flour. ·Use fresh ingredients.
Open, moist/too porous bread.	·Too much liquid. ·No salt added.	·Use accurate measures. ·In high humidity use a little less water. ·Different batches of flour may require less liquid.
Air bubble under the crust.	·The dough was poorly mixed.	·Unfortunately this does happen on one-off occasions. If the problem persists add an extra tablespoon of liquid.
Display "H:HH" after pressing "start/stop" button.	·The temperature in bread maker is too high to make bread.	·Press "start/stop" button and unplug bread maker, then take bread pan out and open cover until the bread maker cools down.

Quick breads are made with baking powder or baking soda that is activated by moisture and heat. For perfect quick breads, it is suggested that all liquid should be placed in the bottom of the bread pan, and dry ingredients should be placed on top. During the initial mixing of quick bread, dry ingredients may collect in the corners of the pan. It is necessary to help machine mixing to avoid flour clumps.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Disconnect the machine from the power and let it cool down before you start to clean it.

1. Bread pan: Rub inside and outside with a damp cloth. Do not use any sharp or abrasive agents. Do not clean the baking tin in the dishwasher.
2. Kneading bar: If the kneading bar is difficult to remove from the axle, soak the bread pan in water beforehand.
3. Lid and window: Clean the lid and machine inside and outside with a slightly damp cloth.

This appliance conforms to the CE directives for radio interference suppression and low-voltage safety and has been built to meet current safety requirements.

Environment

Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.

Guarantee & service

If you need information or if you have a problem, please contact the Gorenje Customer Care Centre in your country (you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Gorenje dealer or contact the Service department of Gorenje domestic appliances.

For personal use only!

GORENJE WISHES YOU A LOT OF PLEASURE WHEN USING YOUR APPLIANCE

We reserve the right to any modifications!

Yeast or baking powder

Dry ingredients

Water or liquid

Yeast or baking soda

Dry ingredients

Yeast or baking soda

Dry ingredients

Water or liquid