Kenwood BM200 series User Manual (English)

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Gregory CarrSep 2, 2025
Why does the top of my Kenwood Bread Maker loaf inflate and look mushroom-like?
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  brittney08Sep 2, 2025
  If the top of your loaf has an inflated, mushroom-like appearance when using your Kenwood Bread Maker, it's likely due to: * Too much yeast: Reduce yeast by 1/4 tsp. * Too much sugar: Reduce sugar by 1 tsp. * Too much flour: Reduce flour by 6 to 9 tsp. * Not enough salt: Use the amount of salt recommended in the recipe. * Warm, humid weather: Reduce liquid by 15ml/3 tsp and yeast by 1/4 tsp.
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Mrs. Sarah HaleSep 1, 2025
What to do if the centre of my Kenwood BM200 Bread Maker loaf is raw?
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  Mr. Randy HowardSep 1, 2025
  If the center of your Kenwood Bread Maker loaf is raw, it could be due to: * Too much liquid: Reduce liquid by 15ml/3 tsp. * Power cut during operation: If power is cut during operation, the bread maker will remain off when power is restored. You will need to remove the unbaked loaf from the pan and start again with fresh ingredients. * Quantities were too large: Reduce amounts to the maximum quantities allowed.
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David HarrisAug 30, 2025
Why does my Kenwood Bread Maker loaf have an open, coarse, holey texture?
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  Jessica GlassAug 31, 2025
  An open, coarse, holey texture in your Kenwood Bread Maker loaf may be caused by: * Salt omitted: Assemble ingredients as listed in the recipe. * Too much yeast: Measure the right amount of recommended yeast. * Too much liquid: Reduce liquid by 15ml/3 tsp.
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Lisa LandryAug 29, 2025
What to do if my Kenwood Bread Maker loaf has a heavy dense texture?
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  Sharon GarzaAug 29, 2025
  If your bread has a heavy, dense texture when using your Kenwood Bread Maker, it could be due to: * Too much flour: Measure accurately. * Not enough yeast: Measure the right amount of recommended yeast. * Not enough sugar: Measure accurately.
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lauriewalshAug 27, 2025
Why is my Kenwood BM200 Bread Maker producing flat loaves with no rising?
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  jennifersotoAug 27, 2025
  If your Kenwood Bread Maker is producing flat loaves with no rising, consider these potential causes: * Yeast omitted: Assemble ingredients as listed in recipe. * Yeast too old: Check the expiration date. * Liquid too hot: Use liquid at the correct temperature for the bread setting being used. * Too much salt added: Use the amount recommended. * If using a timer, yeast got wet before the bread-making process started: Place dry ingredients into the corners of the pan and make a slight well in the center of the dry ingredients for the yeast to protect it from liquids.
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rbrooksAug 27, 2025
What to do if my Kenwood BM200 loaf has collapsed while baking?
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  Brian FuentesAug 27, 2025
  If your loaf collapses while baking in the Kenwood Bread Maker, it could be due to several reasons: * The machine may have been in a draught or was knocked during rising, so reposition the bread maker. * You may have exceeded the bread pan capacity, so do not use more ingredients than recommended for a large loaf. * There may have not been enough salt used or it was omitted, so use the amount of salt recommended in the recipe. Salt helps prevent the dough from over-proving. * There may have been too much yeast, so measure the yeast accurately. * Warm, humid weather may be a factor, so reduce the liquid by 15ml/3 tsp and reduce yeast by 1/4 tsp.
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Michael PattersonAug 25, 2025
Why is my bread from the Kenwood Bread Maker not rising enough?
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  Pamela HendrixAug 25, 2025
  Several factors can cause bread not to rise sufficiently in your Kenwood Bread Maker: * Wholemeal breads naturally rise less than white breads. * Insufficient liquid: Increase liquid by 15ml/3 tsp. * Sugar omitted or insufficient: Ensure you add the amount of sugar listed in the recipe. * Incorrect flour type: Use strong bread flour instead of plain white flour. * Incorrect yeast type: Use only fast action 'easy blend' dried yeast; avoid fresh yeast. * Insufficient or old yeast: Measure the recommended amount and check the expiration date. * Rapid bread cycle chosen: This cycle produces shorter loaves, which is normal. * Yeast and sugar in contact: Keep them separate when adding to the bread pan.
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Joshua FisherAug 23, 2025
What to do if my Kenwood BM200 is not operating or the kneader isn't moving?
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  Linda JarvisAug 23, 2025
  If your Kenwood Bread Maker isn't operating or the kneader isn't moving, check the following: * Ensure the on/off switch is in the 'on' position. * Make sure the pan is correctly located and clicks securely into place. * Verify that the delay timer is not selected, as the bread maker will not start until the countdown reaches the program start time. * If the wholemeal program is selected, note that there is a 15-30 minute delay at the start of programs 4, 5, and 6.