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DeLonghi BDM1500 User Manual

DeLonghi BDM1500
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INDEX
Using the appliance safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Characteristics of the appliance and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Baking progress indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
Menu settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
Using the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
Simple steps to bake with the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
Baking bread: an art and a science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
Important tips for measuring quantities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200
The baking process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200
How to use the Delay Bake function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Power failure backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Practical tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Information on the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
Important information for correct disposal of the product in accordance with EC Directive 2002/96/EC.
At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste.
It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or to a dea-
ler providing this service.
Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative consequences for the
environment and health deriving from inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent mate-
rials to be recovered to obtain significant savings in energy and resources.As a reminder of the
need to dispose of household appliances separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out
wheeled dustbin.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
heating element 800W motor 120W
frequency 50Hz voltage 220V - 240V
net weight 6kg

Questions and Answers:

DeLonghi BDM1500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Model NumberBDM1500
Programs12
Crust ControlLight, Medium, Dark
Rapid BakeYes
Keep Warm FunctionYes
Viewing WindowYes
Bread TypesWhole Wheat, Gluten Free
Delay TimerUp to 15 hours

Summary

USING THE APPLIANCE SAFELY

During use

Instructions and warnings for operating the appliance safely.

Where to use the appliance

Guidelines for placing and positioning the appliance.

After use

Procedures for unplugging and cooling the appliance.

Safety precautions

General safety advice and warnings for safe operation.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE APPLIANCE AND ACCESSORIES

Key features overview

Identifies main parts like lid, pan, control panel, and accessories.

Baking and dough functions

Lists available bread and dough programs for various bread types.

Special functions

Explains Delay Bake, Power failure backup, and Keep Warm functions.

Indicators and design

Details on baking progress indicator, cool touch casing, and viewing window.

CONTROL PANEL

Panel layout and controls

Overview of the control panel, display, and buttons like MENU, CRUST, KG, START/STOP.

Setting the clock

Instructions for setting the appliance's internal clock.

MENU SETTINGS

Classical bread

Instructions for traditional white bread, crust colour, and weight selection.

French bread

Guidance for crusty French or Italian style bread with low fat/sugar.

Wholemeal bread

Information on wholemeal bread, longer leavening, and denser consistency.

Sweet bread

Tips for bread with sugar, dried fruit, nuts, or chocolate.

Cake

Using the appliance for homemade cakes and pastries.

Gluten Free bread

Specific recipe and tips for gluten-free baking.

Turbo functions

Using Turbo 1000g and 1500g for quicker baking with denser results.

Pizza Dough

Recipes for pizza dough, herb flatbread, and sweet rolls.

Pasta Dough

Method for preparing fresh pasta dough.

Milk Bread

Instructions for making soft, slightly sweeter milk bread.

Jam

Using the appliance to make jam.

Oven function

How to use the appliance as a conventional oven.

Salt Free Bread

Recipe and tips for baking bread without salt.

USING THE APPLIANCE

Initial setup

Steps for preparing the appliance before first use, including cleaning.

Adding ingredients

Guidance on adding ingredients to the pan in the correct order.

Replacing the pan

How to correctly insert the bread pan into the appliance.

Setting the clock

Detailed steps for setting the appliance's clock.

SIMPLE STEPS TO BAKE WITH THE APPLIANCE

Phase 1: Add ingredients

Step-by-step guide to adding ingredients in the correct order.

Phase 2: Select menu

How to choose the desired baking program using the MENU button.

Phase 3: Select crust colour

Options for selecting the desired crust colour (Light, Medium, Dark).

Phase 4: Select loaf weight

How to choose the weight of the bread loaf.

Phase 5: Start baking

Finalizing settings and starting the baking process.

Phase 6: Finishing and cooling

What to do after baking, including removing and cooling the bread.

BAKING BREAD: AN ART AND A SCIENCE

Understanding ingredients

Explains the role and importance of basic ingredients like yeast, flour, sugar, and liquids.

Yeast

Details on using active dry yeast and its behavior.

Flour

Guidance on selecting and using appropriate flour for bread making.

Sugar

How sugar affects bread taste, crust, and consistency.

Liquids

The role of liquids in gluten formation and bread rising.

THE BAKING PROCESS

Mixing and kneading

How the appliance handles mixing and kneading dough.

Leavening

The process of dough rising and the appliance's role.

Punching down

Automatic dough degassing to improve texture.

Second/third leavening

How the appliance manages subsequent dough rising phases.

Baking

The automated baking phase for perfect results.

Cooling

The appliance's keep warm function and cooling process.

HOW TO USE THE DELAY BAKE FUNCTION

Setting the delay

Step-by-step guide to program delayed baking up to 13 hours.

Precautions for Delay Bake

Warnings about using Delay Bake with perishable ingredients.

PRACTICAL TIPS

Ingredient handling

Advice on ingredient order, freshness, and adding fruit/nuts.

Bread freshness and storage

Tips for keeping bread fresh and storage advice.

Slicing and freezing

Guidance on slicing and freezing baked bread.

Removing bread from pan

How to safely remove the bread from the baking pan.

Toppings

Adding toppings to the bread during baking.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Exterior cleaning

How to clean the appliance's outer surfaces safely.

Pan and paddle cleaning

Instructions for cleaning the non-stick pan and paddle.

Lid cleaning and storage

How to clean the lid and store the appliance.

RECIPES

Classical Bread

Method and ingredients for traditional white and pumpkin bread.

French Bread

Recipes for French bread and sweet/sour bread.

Wholemeal Bread

Method and ingredients for dense wholemeal bread.

Sweet Bread Varieties

Recipes for raisin and chocolate bread.

Cake Baking

Instructions for baking cakes and practical tips.

Gluten Free Baking

Practical tips and ingredient information for gluten-free baking.

Turbo 1000g Bread

Method for quick baking using the Turbo 1000g setting.

Turbo 1500g Bread

Method for quick baking using the Turbo 1500g setting.

Dough Recipes

Recipes for pizza dough, herb flatbread, and sweet rolls.

Pasta & Milk Bread

Method for preparing pasta dough and milk bread.

Jam & Marmalade Recipes

Practical tips, jar sterilisation, and recipes for jams and marmalade.

Salt Free Bread

Method and ingredients for baking bread without salt.

INFORMATION ON THE DISPLAY

Display error messages

Explains flashing messages like "HOT", "COOL", and "FAIL" and their solutions.

Audible alerts

Describes the different beeps and their meanings during operation.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Appliance faults checklist

Table correlating common faults with potential causes and checks.

Control panel issues

Troubleshooting specific problems related to the control panel and buttons.

Baking results troubleshooting

Addresses issues like incorrect amounts of ingredients affecting baking results.

FAQ

Ingredient and function queries

Answers common questions about flour, turbo function, and scales.

Recipe and usage questions

Clarifies questions about bread nourishment, honey, salt-free bread, and keep warm.

Bread rising issues

Explains why bread might not rise and advice on delay bake function suitability.

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