Introduction of Kenwood BM350 Bread Maker Machine

Introducing the Kenwood Bread Maker Machine, a fantastic addition to any kitchen that enables you to create fresh, delicious bread in the comfort of your own home. With an estimated price range of $180 to $220 and a launch date in early 2021, this bread maker is both accessible and cutting-edge.

Detailed Specifications of Kenwood BM350

The Kenwood BM350 Bread Maker Machine boasts several key features, including:

15 automatic programs, including gluten-free, French, whole wheat, and more
3 loaf sizes (1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 lbs)
3 crust colors (light, medium, and dark)
Delayed start timer (up to 15 hours)
Viewing window to monitor the baking process
Automatic fruit and nut dispenser
Non-stick, removable baking pan
Cool-touch exterior and handle
Recipe book and instruction manual included

Description of Kenwood Bread Maker Machine

The Kenwood BM350 Bread Maker Machine offers numerous benefits that make it a must-have for any bread lover. With 15 automatic programs, you can easily create a wide variety of bread types, tailoring your creations to your specific tastes. The three loaf sizes and crust colors allow for further customization, ensuring you achieve the perfect loaf every time. The delayed start timer is a convenient feature, allowing you to prepare dough ahead of time, so your bread is ready when you want it. The viewing window and automatic fruit and nut dispenser make the baking process both enjoyable and effortless.

key Features of Kenwood BM350

lid handle
viewing window
heating element
bread pan handle
kneader
drive shaft
drive coupling
on/off switch
measuring cup
dual measurng spoon 1tsp & 1tbsp
control panel
display window
program status indicator
crust colour indicators (light, medium, dark) 􀀋 delay timer buttons
loaf size button
crust colour button
start button
rapid bake button
stop button
menu button
loaf size indicators

How to measure ingredients

It is extremely important to use the exact measure of ingredients for best results.

Always measure liquid ingredients in the see-through measuring cup with graduated markings provided. Liquid should just reach marking on cup at eye level, not above or below (see 3).
Always use liquids at room temperature, 20ºC/68ºF, unless making bread using the rapid 1 hour cycle. Follow the instructions given in the recipe section.
Always use the measuring spoon provided to measure smaller quantities of dry and liquid ingredients. Use the slider to select between the following measure - 1⁄2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1⁄2 tbsp or 1 tbsp. Fill to the top and level off the spoon (see 6).

on/off switch
Your Kenwood breadmaker is fitted with an ON/OFF switch and will not operate until the “on” switch is pressed.

Plug in and press the ON/OFF switch 8 situated at the back of the breadmaker - the unit will beep and 3:15 will appear in the display window.
Always switch off and unplug your breadmaker after use.

program status indicator 13

The program status indicator is situated in the display window and the indicator arrow will point to the stage of the cycle the breadmaker has reached as follows: -
Pre-heat The pre-heat feature only operates at the start of the wholewheat (30 minutes), wholewheat rapid (5 minutes) and gluten-free (8 minutes) settings to warm the ingredients before the first kneading stage begins. There is no kneader action during this period.
Knead The dough is either in the first or 2nd kneading stage or being knocked back between the rising cycles. During the last 20 minutes of the 2nd Kneading cycle on setting (1), (2), (3). (4). (5). (6). (10).(11) an alert will sound to tell you to add any additional ingredients manually.
Rise the dough is in either the 1st, 2nd or 3rd rising cycle.
Bake The loaf is in the final baking cycle.
Keep Warm The bread maker automatically goes into the Keep warm mode at the end of the baking cycle. It will stay on the keep warm mode for up to 1hour or until the machine is turned off, which ever is soonest.

Please note: the heating element will switch on and off and will glow intermittently during the keep warm cycle.

using your Bread Maker

(refer to illustration panel)

Lift out the bread pan by the handle.
Fit the kneader.
Pour the water into the bread pan.
Add the rest of the ingredients to the pan in the order listed in the recipes.
Ensure that all the ingredients are weighed accurately as incorrect measures will produce poor results.
Insert the bread pan into the oven chamber and push down to ensure it is locked in position.
Lower the handle and close the lid.
Plug in and switch on - the unit will beep and default to setting 1 (3:15).
Press the MENU button 21 until the required program is selected. The breadmaker will default to 1 kg & medium crust colour.

Note: If using the “RAPID BAKE” 19, just press the button and the program will start automatically.
Select the loaf size by pressing the LOAF SIZE button 17 until the indicator moves to the required loaf size.
Select the crust colour by pressing the CRUST button 16 until the indicator moves to the required crust colour (light, medium or dark).
Press the START button 18. To stop or cancel the program press the STOP button 20 for 2 – 3 seconds.
At the end of the baking cycle unplug the breadmaker.
Lift out the bread pan by the handle. Always use oven gloves as the pan handle will be hot.
Then turn out onto a wire rack to cool.
Leave the bread to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing, to allow the steam to escape. The bread will be difficult to slice if hot.
Clean the bread pan and kneader immediately after use (see care and cleaning).

bread/dough program chart
program		Total Program Time Medium Crust Colour			Alert For AddingIngredients ✬ Medium Crust Colour			Keep Warm ✬✬
program		500g	750g	1Kg	500g	750g	1Kg	Keep Warm ✬✬
1 basic	White or Brown Bread Flour recipes	3:05	3:10	3:15	2:45	2:50	2:55	60
2 white rapid	Reduces the white cycleby approx. 30 minutes	2:40	2:45	2:50	2:20	2:25	2:30	60
3 wholewheat	Wholewheat or wholemeal flour recipes: 30 minute preheat	4:20	4:25	4:30	3:36	3:41	3:46	60
4 wholewheat rapid	For usewith granary flourand for a quicker wholewheat loaf. Not suitablefor 100% wholemeal loaves 5 minute preheat	2:34	2:39	2:44	2:15	2:20	2:25	60
5 french	Produces a crisper crustand suited to loaves low in fat and sugar	3:32	3:36	3:40	3:13	3:17	3:21	60
6 sweet	High sugar bread recipes	3:19	3:22	3:25	2:59	3:02	3:05	60
7 quick bread	Non-yeast batter breads - 1Kg mix	2:08			-			22
8 cake	Cake mixes - 500gmix	1:22			-			22
9 gluten free	For use with gluten free flours andgluten free breadmixes. Max500g flour wt: 8 minutepreheat	-	2:54	2:59	-			60
10 dough	Dough for hand shaping and baking in your own oven.	1:30			1:14			-
11Artisan dough	Long doughcycle for preparation of Artisan doughs	5:15			4:39			-
12 jam	For making jams	1:25			-			20
13 bake	Bake only feature. Can also be used to rewarm or crisp loaves already baked and cooled. Use timer buttons to change timerequired.	0:10 - 1:30			-			60
rapid bake button	Produces loavesof bread in under 1hour. Loaves require warm water, extra yeast and less salt.	0:58			-			60

An alert will sound before the end of the 2nd kneading cycle to add ingredients if the recipe recommends doing so. The Bread maker will automatically go in to the keep warm mode at the end of the baking cycle. It will stay in the keep warm mode for up to 1hour or until the machine is turned off, which ever is soonest.

delay timer

The Delay timer allows you to delay the bread making process up to 12 hours. The delayed start can not be used with the “RAPID BAKE” program and is not recommended for use with either the dough, jam or gluten free settings.
IMPORTANT: When using this delayed start function you must not use perishable ingredients – things that ‘go off’ easily at room temperature or above, such as milk, egg, cheese and yoghurt etc. To use the DELAY TIMER simply place the ingredients in the bread pan and lock the pan into the bread maker. Then

Press the MENU pad to choose the required program – the program cycle time is displayed.
Select the crust colour and size required.
Then set the delay timer.
Press the (+) TIMER pad and keep pressing until the total time required is displayed. If you go past the required time press the (-) TIMER pad to go back. The timer pad when pressed, moves in 10 minute increments.
You do not need to work out the difference between the program time selected and the total hours required as the bread maker will automatically include the setting cycle time.
Example: Finished loaf required at 7am. If the breadmaker is set up with the required recipe ingredients at 10pm the evening before, total time to be set on the delayed timer is 9 hours.
Press the MENU pad to choose your program e.g. 1 and use the (+) timer pad to scroll the time in 10 minute increments to display ‘9:00’. If you go past ‘9:00’, simply press the (-) timer pad until you return to ‘9:00’.
Press the start pad and the display colon (:) will flash. The timer will start to count down.
If you make a mistake or wish to change the time set, press the STOP pad until the screen clears. You can then reset the time.

Power interruption protection

Your Bread Maker has an 8-minute power interruption protection in case the unit is accidentally unplugged during operation. The unit will continue the program if plugged back in straight away.

Care and Cleaning

IMPORTANT: unplug the Bread Maker and allow to cool before cleaning.

Do not immerse either the Bread Maker body or the outside base of the bread pan in water.
Do not use a dishwasher to clean bread pan. Dishwashing can damage the non-stick properties of the bread pan allowing bread to stick during baking.
Do not use abrasive scouring pads or metal implements.
Clean the bread pan and the kneader immediately after each use by partially filling the pan with warm soapy water. Leave to soak for 5 to 10 minutes. To remove the kneader, turn clockwise and lift off. Finish cleaning with a soft cloth, rinse and dry. If the kneader cannot be removed after 10 minutes, hold the shaft from underneath the pan and twist back and forth until the kneader is released.
Use a soft damp cloth to clean the outside and inside surfaces of the Bread Maker if necessary.
The lid can be lifted off for cleaning.

Troubleshooting guide

Following are some typical problems that can occur when making bread in your bread maker. Please review the problems, their possible cause and the corrective action that should be taken to ensure successful bread-making

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
LOAF SIZE AND SHAPE
1. Bread does not riseenough	Wholemealbreads will be lower than white breads due to less gluten forming protein in whole wheat flour. Not enoughliquid. Sugar omittedor not enoughadded. Wrong type of flour used. Wrong type of yeast used. Not enoughyeast added or too old. Rapid bread cycle chosen. Yeast and sugar came into contact with each other before kneading cycle.	Normal situation, no solution. Increase liquid by 15ml/3tsp. Assemble ingredients as listed in recipe. You may have used plain white flour instead of strong breadflour which has a higher gluten content. Do not use all-purpose flour. For best results use only fast action “easy blend” yeast. Measure amount recommendedand check expiry date on package. This cycle produces shorter loaves. This is normal. Make sure theyremain separate when added to the bread pan.
2. Flat loaves,no rising.	Yeast omitted. Yeast too old. Liquid too hot. Too much salt added. If using timer, yeast got wet before bread making process started.	Assemble ingredients as listed in recipe. Check expiry date. Use liquid at correct temperaturefor bread setting being used. Use amount recommended. Place dry ingredientsinto corners of pan and make slight well in centre of dry ingredients for yeast to protect it from liquids.
3. Top inflated - mushroom-like in appearance.	Too much yeast. Too much sugar. Too much flour. Not enoughsalt. Warm, humid weather.	Reduce yeast by 1/4tsp. Reduce sugar by 1tsp. Reduce flourby 6 to 9tsp. Use amountof salt recommended in recipe. Reduce liquidby 15ml/3 tsp and yeastby 1/4 tsp.
4.Top and sidescave in.	Too much liquid. Too much yeast. High humidity and warm weather may have causedthe dough to rise too fast.	Reduce liquidby 15ml/3tsp nexttime or add a little extra flour. Use amount recommended in recipe or try a quicker cycle next time. Chill the water or add milk straight from the fridge
5. Gnarly, knotted top - not smooth.	Not enoughliquid. Too much flour. Tops of loaves may not all be perfectlyshaped, however, this does not affect wonderful flavour of bread.	Increase liquid by 15ml/3tsp. Measure flour acurately. Make sure dough is made underthe best possible conditions.

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
LOAF SIZE AND SHAPE
6. Collapsed while baking.	Machine was placed in a draughtor may have been knocked or jolted during rising. Exceeding capacity of bread pan. Not enoughsalt used or omitted. (salthelps prevent the dough over proving) Too much yeast. Warm, humid weather.	Reposition bread maker. Do not use more ingredients than recommended for large loaf (max. 1Kg). Use amountof salt recommended in recipe. Measure yeast acurately. Reduce liquidby 15ml/3tsp and reduce yeast by 1/4tsp.
7. Loaves uneven shorter on one end.	Dough toodry and notallowed to riseevenly in pan.	Increase liquid by 15ml/3 tsp.
BREAD TEXTURE
8.Heavy dense texture.	Too much flour. Not enoughyeast. Not enoughsugar.	Measure accurately. Measure right amount of recommended yeast. Measure accurately.
9. Open, course,holey texture.	Salt omitted. Too much yeast. Too much liquid.	Assemble ingredients as listed in recipe. Measure right amount of recommendedyeast. Reduce liquid by 15ml/3tsp.
10. Centre of loaf is raw, not baked enough.	Too much liquid. Power cut during operation. Quantitieswere too large and machine could not cope.	Reduce liquid by 15ml/3tsp. If power is cut during operation for more than 8 minutes you will need to removethe unbaked loaffrom the panand start againwith fresh ingredients. Reduce amounts to maximum quantities allowed.
11. Bread doesn’t slice well, very sticky.	Sliced while too hot. Not usingproper knife.	Allow breadto cool on rack at least 30 minutes to release steam, before slicing. Use a good breadknife.
CRUST COLOUR AND THICKNESS
12. Dark crustcolour/ too thick.	DARK crust setting used.	Use mediumor light setting the next time.
13.Loaf of breadis burnt.	Bread maker malfunctioning.	Refer to “Service and customer care” section.
14.Crust too light.	Bread not baked long enough. No milkpowder or freshmilk in recipe.	Extend baking time. Add 15ml/3tsp skimmed milk powderor replace 50% of water with milk toencourage browning.

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
PAN PROBLEMS
Kneader cannot be removed. Breadsticks to pan/ difficult to shake out.	You mustadd water to bread panand allow kneader to soak before it can be removed. Can happen over prolonged use.	Follow cleaning instructions after use.You may need to twist kneader slightly after soaking to loosen. Lightly wipe the insideof bread pan with vegetable oil. Refer to “Service and customer care” section.
MACHINE MECHANICS
17. Breadmaker not operating/Kneader not moving.	Breadmaker not switched on Pan not correctly located. Delay timer selected.	Check on/offswitch @ is in the ON position. Check the pan is locked in place. Breadmaker will not start until the countdown reachesthe program starttime.
18. Ingredients not mixed.	Did not start breadmaker. Forgot to put kneaderin pan.	After programmingcontrol panel, press start button to turn bread maker on. Always make sure kneader is on shaft in bottom of pan before adding ingredients.
19. Burning odournoted during operation.	Ingredients spilled insideoven. Pan leaks. Exceeding capacity of bread pan.	Be carefulnot to spillingredients when addingto pan. Ingredients can burn on heating unit and cause smoke. See “Service and Customer care” section. Do not use more ingredients than recommended in recipe and always measure ingredients accurately.
20. Machine unplugged by mistake or power lost during use. How can I save the bread?.	If machine is in knead cycle, discard ingredients and start again. If machine is in risecycle, remove doughfrom bread pan,shape and placein greased 23 x 12.5cm/9 x 5 in. loaf tin, cover and allow to rise untildoubled in size.Use bake only setting 13 or bake in pre-heated conventional oven at 200ºC/400ºF/Gas mark 6 for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. If machineis in bake cycle, use the bake only setting13 or bake in pre-heated conventional oven at 200ºC/400ºF/Gas mark 6 and remove top rack. Carefully remove pan from machine and place on bottom rack in oven. Bake until golden brown.
21. E:01 appears on display and machine cannotbe turned on.	Oven chamber too hot.	Unplug andallow to cooldown for 30 minutes.
22. H:HH & E:EE appears in display and machine does not operate.	Bread machine is malfunctioning.Temperature sensor error	See “Service and Customer care” section.

Pros & Cons of Kenwood Bread Maker Machine

Pros

Wide variety of automatic programs
Adjustable loaf sizes and crust colors
Delayed start timer
Automatic fruit and nut dispenser
Easy-to-use LCD display and control panel

Cons

Higher price point compared to some competing models
Limited availability in brick-and-mortar stores
Non-stick coating on the baking pan may wear down over time

Customer Reviews about BM350 Bread Maker Machine

Customers have expressed their satisfaction with the Kenwood Bread Maker Machine's ease of use, customization options, and overall performance. However, some have reported issues with the non-stick coating wearing down or flaking over time, as well as limited availability in physical stores. Despite these concerns, the BM350 has received overwhelmingly positive feedback and is considered a top choice for those seeking a high-quality bread maker.

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