Can I add baking time to aBreadman TR442SPR? I did not receive a manual with my machine and the bread is not completely baked.

Unfortunately, I was unable to find an official website for Graetz bread makers or a downloadable instruction manual for the VBM109 model. However, here are some general instructions on how to use a bread maker that may be helpful:

1. Add the ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the bread pan first, followed by the wet ingredients, and then the yeast. Make sure to follow the recipe and measurement guidelines carefully.
2. Select the program: Choose the desired program for your bread maker. Each program has a different setting for kneading, rising, and baking. The VBM109 model may have basic, whole wheat, French, sweet, or gluten-free programs, among others.
3. Set the timer: Set the timer according to the recipe or your preferences. This allows you to delay the start of the baking process, so that you can wake up to freshly baked bread or have it ready for dinner.
4. Start the machine: Press the start button to begin the bread-making process. The bread maker will mix, knead, rise, and bake the bread according to the selected program.
5. Remove the bread: When the bread maker beeps or signals that the bread is done, use oven mitts to carefully remove the hot bread pan from the machine. Let the bread cool down for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

It's important to note that different bread makers may have slightly different instructions and settings, so be sure to consult the manual if you have one. You can also try searching for generic bread maker recipes online or experimenting with your own ingredients and measurements. Good luck!

Hello, Julz -

Instead of looking for more recipes for your Crofton bread maker, or any other bread maker, I looked for information as to why the bread made with a bread maker would collapse on top.

The answers I found on this online baking formum:
http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/9725/bread-machine-loaf-collapse-when-baking-starts
may prove instructive.

To summarize, some of the causes and remedies for bread maker bread collapsing on top:
- You may reside at a high altitude and have not adjusted the recipe so that it does not over-proof [over-rise]. Cut down on the yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Even if you are not at a high altitude, try a recipe with reduced amounts of yeast, sugar, and salt (try reducing the amounts by 1/4 to 1/3)
- Use the dough mix cycle; Then turn the machine off and let the dough rise a little less than the recipe calls for; When you see the dough has risen turn the machine on to bake.
- If your bread maker allows,.reduce the amount of time between rise and bake

If you want additional bread maker recipes, you will find more here:
http://allrecipes.com/recipes/338/bread/bread-machine/

I did find a PDF document (Adobe Reader software - free) for a model of a Crofton Breadmaker, model MD 8505. In case you do not have a manual for your machine. The manual I found has information on how to make adjustments for altitude (page 22) and other adjustments to make (pages 23 - 24), including what may cause the loaf to fall while baking. This is the link to the manual:
http://allrecipes.com/recipes/338/bread/bread-machine/

Best wishes.

The whole process takes 3-4 hours to complete. Did you give it that much time? Next time note how many hours are on the readout just before you push "START" and let the machine countdown to 0:00 on the clock before you assume something is wrong. If you did that last time and the bread wasn't baked then your machine is broken.

The manual for the Toastmaster Breadmaker's Hearth 1193 Bread Maker & Cook's Oceb can be found here:

http://dl.owneriq.net/7/71fa7c12-aa47-4a1e-9a17-43dc404350e0.pdf

I have not used this machine but you may find it helpful to refer to pages 55 and 56 of the manual.

Are you letting the loaf rest to complete baking before slicing?

Basic White

1 1/3 cups lukewarm water
2 tablespoons powdered milk
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 3/4 cups white flour
1 teaspoon yeast

1. Measure ingredients in the order listed into Baking Pan.
2. Insert Baking Pan securely into unit; close lid.
3. Select BASIC setting and 2.0 lb. loaf setting. Choose LIGHT or DARK crust setting.
4. Push Start button. There will be a 15-minute preheat delay before mixing begins.
5. The Complete Signal will sound when bread is done.
6. Using pot holders, remove Baking Pan from the unit and carefully turn bread out of Baking Pan. (Mixing paddle may remain in bread. Remove paddle when load if cool.)
7. Allow to cool before slicing.

Time 3:50 hours

100% Whole Wheat

1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
2 tablespoons powered milk
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 3/4 teaspoons yeast

1. Measure ingredients in the order listed into Baking Pan.
2. Insert Baking Pan security into unit; close lid.
3. Select GRAIN setting and 1.5lb. loaf setting.
4. Push Start button. There will be a 25-minute preheat delay before mixing begins.
5. The Complete Signal will sound when bread is done.
6. Using pot holders, remove Baking Pan from the unit and carefully turn bread out of Baking Pan. (Mixing paddle may remain in bread. Remove paddle when load if cool.)
7. Allow to cool before slicing.

Time: 4.10 hours

If your machine has a "Bake" cycle then choos that cycle and push start and adjust the timer so it cooks the right length of time. Your manual should tell you how long the the last bake cycle takes and just push your timer until that time is set less the 20 minutes already baked.

This is model specific. Ask here for user manual for your model.

Hi,
I have given you the instructions for the timer for the B2200 and B2250 models. I hope this answers your question. I have also included a link to the manual in case you don't have one.

Carol.

6. Timer Buttons
Press these buttons to set the time for delay bake (up to 13-hour
delay). For example, you can time your bread to be ready for
dinner or when you wake up in the morning. Set it by selecting
how much time you want to pass before the bread is completed.
For example, if it is 8:00 p.m. and you want the bread to be ready
at 7:00 a.m., set it for 11 hours.
You can also use these buttons to adjust the time of the cycle.
They adjust up or down in 10-minute increments. Changes must
be made before the unit begins operation.

http://www.useandcaremanuals.com/pdf/B220,B2250984.pdf

Here's the instructions for Model HB-215. Source =>
http://www.globalgourmet.com/forum/index.php?topic=47.msg222
The post below this post says Chef Mate - Models HB12W, HB215 and CM725 only! So, it might be the same instructions.

Chefmate Bakery Oven Model HB-215
Modes:

• Standard 1.5 lb normal crust: Bakes a 1.5 lb basic loaf of bread in 2 hrs 30 min.
• Standard 1.5 lb dark crust: Bakes 5 min longer.
• Standard 1 lb normal: Bakes a 1 lb basic loaf of bread in 2 hrs 20 min. No “dark” option.
• French mode: Bakes a French loaf of bread (salty taste) in 3 hrs 40 min.
• Sweet mode: Bakes a sweet flavor loaf which tastes like a butter roll in 3 hrs 40 min.
• Doughmode: Use this mode for making dough for rolls, croissants, doughnuts,etc., which you want to bake in your conventional oven. Prepares doughin 1 hr 20 min.

Control Panel: (when pressing a controlbutton, be sure to hold it down until you hear a “Beeping” soundindicating contact has been made.

• Display: Shows the time remaining until a mode is completed. Can also display timer setting or mode selected.
• Select button: Push to select mode: Cycles through modes in following order:
  Normal 1.5lb -> Dark 1.5 lb -> 1 lb -> French -> Sweet -> Dough
• Start button: Push to start processing the mode selected.
• Stop button: (press for one second to take effect)
  Push to turn off power after baking is completed or to reset the mode or timer.
  If used after a mode is started, it will stop it.
• Timer set buttons: Up arrow: advances timer setting 10 min each time pressed.
  Down arrow: sets timer setting back 10 min each time pressed.

Ingredient Information

• Flour– Use flour that is marked “bread flour” or “better for bread”. (Thesewill usually be labeled as having more gluten than regular flour.)
• Dry Skim Milk – This enhances the flavor and adds to the nutrition of the bread.
• Butter – Butter adds a rich flavor to the bread and makes it soft.
• DryYeast – Yeast is necessary for causing the dough to rise. Select readyto use yeast which needs no preliminary fermentation. Use only activedry yeast. Don’t use 50% faster dry yeast.
• Sugar – Sugar speeds up the dough rising process, adds flavor, and makes the bread soft and the crust brown.
• Salt – Salt controls the activity of the yeast and makes the dough firm.
• Water– Gluten is formed when flour is mixed with water. This allows thedough to rise by retaining air. The amount of water and its temperatureare very important. Usually, the water temperature should be between 68F/20 C and 77 F/25 C. When the room temperature is over 82 F/ 26C, usecold water (about 41 F/5 C). When the room temperature is under 50 F/10C, use lukewarm water (about 100 F/38 C).

Operating Instructions

Baking a standard loaf of bread using Standard Mode.

Ingredients for 1 lb loaf for 1.5 lb loaf
Water 7 ½ ounces (210ml) 9 ½ ounces (270ml)
Bread Flour 2 1/3 cups 3 cups
Dry Skim Milk ½ tablespoon 1 tablespoon
Sugar 1 tablespoon 1 ½ tablespoons
Salt 1 teaspoon 1 ½ teaspoons
Butter 1 tablespoon 1 ½ tablespoons
Dry Yeast 1 ½ teaspoon 1 ¾ teaspoons

1. Open the lid and remove the bread case (hold both sides of handle and turn counterclockwise.
2. Position the kneading blade on the drive shaft. (remove any crumbs from drive shaft.)
3. Place ingredients into the bread case. Add ingredients in the following order:
Pour in the proper amount of water.
Add the flour, sugar, salt, butter, and dry skim milk – in that order.
Place the dry yeast on the center of the flour.

Note:When using the timer, make a hollow depression in the ***** of flourand pour the dry yeast into it. Do not let the yeast touch the water orthe dough may not rise properly.

4. Place the bread case into the body of the baker. Turn clockwise to lock
5. Close the lid.
6. Plug in to outlet. (after being plugged in the number “0 00” will flash in the display.
7. Setthe standard mode. Press the select button to set the mode to Normal,Dark, or 1 lb, depending on your preference and the amounts ofingredients used.
8. Start. Press the START button. The timereadout in the display will begin counting down the minutes from theamount of time required for the mode you have selected.
Steam may rise from the vent on the back of the lid during operation.
When baking is finished, the buzzer will sound three times and the display will read “0 00”
9. Removingthe bread case. When the buzzer stops, press the STOP button and openthe lid of the baker. ( The heater in the unit will keep operating tokeep the bread warm for a while after baking is complete. When removingthe bread case, always be sure to press the STOP button to turn off theheater.) Using the handle and oven mitts, remove the bread case. Thehandle and bread case will be very hot. Do not place the heated breadcase on the body of the baker, table cloth, or plastic surfaces.
10. Removing the bread from the bread case.
Usingoven mitts, turn the bread case upside down and gently shake it toremove the bread. The surface of the bread case is slippery, so be sureyou have a firm grip.
If the bread can not be easily removed, turn the drive shaft on the bottom in both directions so loosen the bread.
Place the bread on a wire rack or similar surface to cool.
Note: when baking is completed, remove the bread as soon as possible. If leftin the case for a long period of time, its surface will become stickyand the flavor will be lost. If the kneading blade comes out with thebread, use a plastic or wooden utensil to remove it. CAUTION: it willbe hot.
11. Remove the plug from the outlet.
Baking a French loaf of bread using the French mode
Follow the above instructions, except select French mode in step 7 and use the following ingredients in the order shown:
Water 9 ½ ounces (270ml)
Bread Flour 3 cups
Sugar 1 ½ teaspoons
Salt 1 ½ teaspoons
Butter 1 ½ tablespoons
Dry yeast 1 ¾ teaspoons
Baking a sweet flavor loaf of bread using the Sweet Mode
As above, but select Sweet Mode in step 7 and use the following ingredients in the order shown:
Water 7 ounces (200ml)
Egg (medium size) 1
All Purpose Flour ½ cup
Bread Flour 2 1/3 cup
Dry Skim Milk 2 tablespoons
Sugar 2 tablespoons
Salt 1 ½ teaspoons
Butter 3 tablespoons
Dry Yeast 1 ½ teaspoons
How to use the timer. (The timer function cannot be used with Sweet or Dough modes)

The timer extends the time from pressing START until the baking completes.
1. Place all ingredients into the unit and plug it in.
2. Select the desired mode
3. Press up arrow once. The normal time for that mode will be displayed: 2:30 for a standard loaf.
4. Keep pressing up arrow (or down arrow) until the desired time to completion is displayed.
5. Press the START button to start the delayed timing.
Preparing a dough for handmade bread using the Dough mode.

1. Follow steps 1 through 6 for standard loaf. Select Dough mode in step 7.
2. Press START to begin the dough making process. It will take 1 hr 20 min. The display will show the time remaining.
3. Thebuzzer will sound 3 times to let you know the dough is ready. Take itout and shape it as you wish for baking in a conventional oven.
4. Unplug from outlet.

I have a manual for CM 725 if someone still needs it.