Does anybody still have their manual please?! :-)

Im still trying to find this manual could someone pls me if a copy if you have a digital copy!

Did anyone get hold of a copy of manual? Can't find one anywhere on internet :disappointed:

Another lost manual here, does anyone have a scan?

Could someone who bought this please scan the manual, I seem to have lost mine.

Cheers.

Just seen this, it does now appear to be gone :disappointed:

Doh!! (or dough!) I can't believe it....we too thought it was odd to use 3 X 1/3cups - no wonder the bread has been so small!! Thanks for mentioning this, new one is in the machine with the right amount of flour and water and I expect it to be much more substantial! lol

Not sure why expired, still available have found a few places...

Catford
St Helens
Nottingham
Northampton
Brighton
Dumfries

That was with just a quick search. Appreciate not as readily available but if expired some people may lose ot locally..

I've made two loaves so far (basic white & French) and they've been great! I used Allinson's strong bread flour and Tesco's own fast action yeast.

I measured the flour using the measuring cup provided even though the instructions clearly state that this should only be used for measuring liquids! A bit confusing but the end results were fine.

I know exactly what you mean!!!!

This may seem like an odd question but seeing as I don't have an oven in my flat, could I use this as an oven?

To actually make a good loaf - equivalent to that purchased from an instore bakery - you need to spend just as much on decent flour and yeast (plus the other bits).

As sotomonkey said, add electricity onto that and your bread maker offers no benefit!

Unless you're making special/unique style breads which cant be bought instore, its really not worth the effort, kitchen space, noise, and costs!

If you really want to get into bread making, get a kenwood/magimix and use your oven instead!

How much does each loaf of bread cost once you take into account the cost of the electricity, cost of ingredients and the minimal labour required (remember you should wash the thing after each use). It's rare I spend more than 50p on a loaf of bread (loads of stuff reduced, get some quite good fresh crusty baps round here normally for about 10p for four) and such loaves last far longer than anything you can make in that. Granted fresh bread from a machine like that tastes better and you can have some fun experimenting with ingredients but I can't imagine the bread lasting very long.

Still a couple left in the Burnley store (Prestige Retail Park), right next to an identical machine branded 'LOGIK' that was £39.99. I guess the re-branding is the reason for the price reduction on the 'Carlton'.

WOT! It takes 2mins MAX to chuck the ingredients in.... press the delay button and then fresh bread in the morning without even having to leave the house! I can't believe the people being negative on here! It couldn't be simpler to make your own bread in one of these, it takes absolutely no time to chuck the stuff in, and you'll save £13.99 in no time! 8-/

oh come on! that's perfectly clear!
Followed the instrcutions to the T, using a proper CUP measurer, and not a random mug from the cupboard and the bread turns out perfectly. Just as good as my mate's Kenwood.

Just saved £13.99. Life is too short to make your own bread.

What I find amazing about these things is how many people buy them. Half the people in the country probably can't be bothered to take the time to make a proper meal half the time let a lone make their own bread.

Fair enough to those people who can find the time to do this but I find it hard to believe that many people who buy them do. The majority of people I imagine buy these things as a novelty and soon tire of them.

The majority of people should consider very seriously whether they're going to use this much. Otherwise it really is a waste of money, even at this price.

Although I have a bread maker, if I really needed my morning bread to be fresh, I would personally rather:

a) Pop to the local coop for a fresh loaf
b) cook some part-bakes.

I once had the motivation to make the bread also, but it soon tires.

Your will is strong. I give it 2 months.

This may be true in taste terms, but unfortunately I can not get Asda to magically appear in the mornings I desire with a fresh loaf freshly baked and in my house ready for breakfast.

Would defeat the object if I had to wake up get dressed, drive to the shop and come back before I could have a nice fresh (and perhaps warm) loaf for breakfast. That alone is worth £13.99.

Ive got a morphy richards one which boasts a "collapsing paddle", to stop it leaving a big hole in the bread. Not once has it ever collapsed.

I also found that the bread was ready in 3hrs, but gone in a few mins (loaves too small), so ended up using it for pizza dough only, which it was adequate at.

I expect most, after a month or 2, will realise the bread isnt as good as shop bought, and its much easier to just grab a loaf when doing the shopping, rather than faff around with one of these!!!!

Sorry, this item is not available for reservation in any of our stores near Bedford. :disappointed:

Hahaha Saxo asked me to make for his work buddies, made them a sultana and cinnamon loaf but when went to make just a white loaf..... i forgot to put paddle back in after washing it lol so it was just minging when he went to get it this morning heehee whooooops :smiley:

I swear to you all folks, our machine since Sunday has been on every single day. We have made White loafs and also cinnamon and sultans cake which has tasted amazing

Thanks OP for this, well chuffed

that was my first mistake 3 1/3, i thought it was strange telling me to add 3 thirds of a cup instead of 1 full cup, i think they couldv worded the instructions a bit more clearly.

Whats the make of the yeast?

Success! We changed the yeast from some expensive stuff to Tesco Quick Yeast and instead of a cheese and onion loaf just did the ordinary one.

Tastes lovely.

Thanks for the advice.

ps, have used lidl's strong bread flour and the yeast sachets they sell , instant dried yeast.

I'd like to hear if anyone has used an adapted recipe using grated courgette ?

I have made 2 loaves, basic one to start with- perfect, then garlic bread load, also perfect! Paddle did get stuck both times but it's not a big problem as it just gets pulled out! Bread has a great texture. Hubby looking forward to a Brioch loaf tomorrow.

One thing to remember is to follow the recipes, and 1 1/3 of a cup is one full cup and a third- not 1/3 of a cup which we think is where some peeps have gone wrong!

For those getting bad results, what make of yeast are you using. In my old breadmaker I had terrible results to start and almost binned it within a week. Then I realised it was the dried yeast I was using :wink:

I bought this on this deal, but could not be bothered chasing around the stores trying to find one locally in stock so I chose the home delivery method. It came this morning via DHL and have just made my first loaf in it. I chose Basic, white 700G, medium crust loaf with fresh bought ingredients and I can honestly say it makes excellent bread. Yes the kneading paddle did get stuck inside the loaf, but it comes with a kneading paddle removal tool (A basic thick wire with a hook on the end of it). I carefully prised the paddle out and it did not leave any huge holes in the bread. Just be gentle and dont rip it out roughly, and you will find it plops out nice and easily, I did this after leaving it to sit on a cooling rack for around 3 mins after taking it out of the machine. The bread is excellent slightly warm with melted butter on it and also I used Butter & Jam once it had cooled properly, the taste is comparable to any shop bought loaf of the same types I.E in store bakery type bread,( not farmhouse or kingsmill bread as these are mass produced and are not the same type.) I really would recommend this machine to people, and for those of you who have had problems, make sure you follow the directions to the letter and use fresh ingredients (I used Allinsons Strong White Flour if that makes any difference to people)

Now I need to find an electric bread slicing machine somewhere, as I cant cut it straight if my life depended on it:) Thats my fault though not the bread

hope this helps others

Ok this is driving me nuts. I along with others on here have real bad results & now the good ones are coming through. I'm going to try once more. I wonder if I have a dud

cheese bread turned out decent and taste lovley :smile:

Baked simple white loaf using a pre made bread mix (about 70p) added water - chose delayed quick program and woke up this morning to a fantastic loaf!
It's definitely got a more finer and denser texture than off the shelf stuff - but I guess that's what fresh bread is meant to be like.
Love it - but will probably end up the same shape as one of the loaves it produces....

Out of stock everywhere near me. Shame, would have made a nice small birthday present.

I have a granary loaf baking in mine now, will let you know how it turns out.

done 3 loaves now - 1st one wasnt properly done (my fault ) done 2 more and not had a problem (done banana bread) came out lovley

going to try cheese bread later and ill let you know

try here MSE breakmaking collection

Followed instructions. All fresh produce bought specifically for this. Did a 700g basic loaf.

Was the yeast fresh? were the instructions followed elsewhere i.e. water in first - these were the quick bake loafs either I guess.

I need to decide If i take mine back unused of give it a try

It does seem odd . The flour used was that according to the manual. Also the question is , why was it reduced in the first place.
It will be interesting to see if any has yet had a good loaf

Hmm.

I got mine yesterday and haven’t used it yet. Has anyone had any positive experience and it made a decent loaf. You do need to use different flour etc for breadmakers.

I genuinely can’t believe this would have got an average over 8.1 on impartial review sites and be sold by Tesco and Sainsburys under their own brand name if it is a complete load of rubbish.

Its a shame there isnt an after vote for the product as we all vote hot for the price but if the product is rubbish it aint worth jack.

Ok, thats made my mind up, its going back

Bought one yesterday, have made both a normal white loaf and some french bread. Both exactly the same (like crumpets)

Rubbish.

Also, it smells terrible when it's baking.

Really disappointed. A prime example that sometimes you get what you pay for.

If it dosnt work on my second attempt I will be taking it back for refund .If it isnt doing the job properly we should be entitled to refund.

Totally agree about the crumpet / sponge cake remarks.

We are not overly impressed but at least the paddle stayed in the machine and not the bread.

I'll give it another go today and then the charity shop beckons.

Just made a loaf this am, I said to my mrs it was like a crumpet too. Also the timer seemed to finished early as we set it last night at 9pm to be finished for 7am but I checked it at 6am & it had already finished with as you say a crumpet like texture.

I've used three different makes of bread maker and they all leave the paddle in the bread! This is normal, and not a specific problem to this make, or a problem at all!!!!!!!

i got 1 at teeside park middlesborough today, they still got 1 display + 1 boxed left. (that i could see).
hartlepool got 1 on display for £9.99 but missing box, instructions, mixing paddle and measuring cups.

Still available in Newark.

I was saying to the other half over the weekend how I wanted a bread maker but didn;t think it was worth £50, then I saw this today.. Just reserved one, cheers OP! :smiley:

Brilliant, thank you very very much

Why is this not in the HOTTEST of Today's deals section now?

bought one for myself today (and also got one as a christmas pressie for my mum). had to travel 30 miles away to lincoln, but i have family there so paid them a visit too.
was only just saying the other day i'd like to buy one, so i hope this does the job! bargain price (saw 2 ppl walking around with one in store, 2 others reserved behind counter and a bloke putting one in his car boot outside, lol)..... thanks so much original poster.....voted HOT!!! :smiley:

Fab bargain, picked mine up today have already eaten half the loaf!

Yes the paddle got stuck but it's not a hardship to yank it out.

I listed it yesterday at 4pm so was bumped out of todays hottest at about 4 this afternoon.. Shame as people will have missed it, still seems to be stock around tho :wink:

It was amusing to see the bewildered guy behind the Currys customer services desk in the Burnley store this morning. He'd just printed off his list of reservations - there were 19 for Carlton breadmakers...

Hi Patbeh

Just opened mine to check and its square :wink:

Hope that helps

Cheers

Bought one, tried baking a loaf. Bit of an unmitigated disaster, my loaf had the texture of crumpets. :disappointed: Anyone have any foolproof tips or recipes?

hi mate what the shape of baking tray?

got a code for one in Kingsway derby, after last time with currys reserved one at both the derby stores as last time I went to collect an item it was out of stock.

picked one up but others reserved until Monday night if anyone wants it

reserved one, what the shape of the baking dish is it square or rectangular?

collected one from currys solihull this afternoon and they had one on display if any one is interested

Bought the last one in Bristol Cribbs causeway, thank you.

Just bought last display one for £10 but no manual, does anyone have a manual PDF or a link ?? Much appreciated

picked mine up earlier today just had some bananna bread and it was yummy!!! thanks op - heat added

I got this yesterday....I got a loaf in now...looking forward to eating it

Brilliant deal - thanks very much managed to get te last one :smiley:

Just brought mine from Thurrock store.

Reserved at Exeter thx

I reserved one at Doncaster but I made the reservation before midnight so collection is for the wrong day.
The reservation code will expire after the end of todays trading but the reservation number is 2249h7b if anyone needs it.

None at MK or Northampton.:disappointed:

It said out of stock for my store but I popped in on the off chance and they had some! Thanks!!

1 left in Lancaster

Home delivery not available, and none in stock anywhere near in kent. poop !! heat added.:disappointed:

Ordered for myself and a Xmas present for the Ogre

(Mother-In-law)

The same as:

http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.204-7334.aspx

at Tesco for £37.89

I have had one for about a year, and it's pretty fool proof - the instructions as simply and take all of about 3 mins to add the ingredients. And the bread is great!!

But I have to agree about the paddle - I have never yet managed to remove a loaf and the paddle stays on the bottom of the tin - it ALWAYS come off and you have to dig one side of the bread out to get it!

But at £13, do it carefully and slowly, and it won't be to bad!!

none near me but some at

Nottingham Castle Meadow Park Retail
Unit 6C Castle Meadow
Retail Park

some stock in Mansfield

How to make bread in this machine?

Delivery is for free!!!

"not available for home delivery"

ahh well :disappointed:

Now Available for free home delivery:smiley:

reviews suggest otherwise....

Is this even worth £14?

Probably wont even do the job properly... waste of money imo

kewl, glad you got one :smiley:

new cross gate still showing available for me ?

Saw this in Currys today, has really poor build quality, RRP of £60 is a joke.

just missed out on any near me:( one was left at new cross gate, refreshed GONE
typical ha

def worth a try at that price, just reserved :-)

I can't find any left near me but the site says free delivery on all orders :smiley:

thanks!

just reserved one in mansfield

thanks

Had a quick squizz for availabilty

Merry Hill - Birmingham
Bromborough
Southport
Burnley
Pontefract
Berwick on Tweed
York - Clifton Moor
Bishop Briggs - Glasgow
Great Western Retrail - Glasgow
East Kilbridge
Old Kent Road - London
New Cross Gate - :London
Colliers Wood - London
Leyton - London
Huddersfield
Keighley

Am bored now with checking, but still seems to be a reasonable amount about :wink:

1 left at hermiston gait, edinburgh

Not allowing me to edit my last comment?

But anyhoo, it seems remarkably similar to this which was apparnetly recommended by Which :smiley:

Worth a punt, especially if you knead the dough!!! See what I ddi there? See that? I'll get my coat :disappointed:

worth a punt

Thanks OP!!!
Actually found a bread making review site LOL Review

In fairness and to give a more balanced view of reviews on Currys website, here are the 7 of 7 reveiws....

At that price, it's a no-brainer. So use your loaf and get one.

does it have the thing that sticks into the bottom of the bread?

Thanks!

Reserved 1 for a wedding gift......cheers op

Great deal. Heat added:D

Heat added.

for serious breadmaking (eg every other day) go for a Panasonic (I have one and can't live without it!)

For occasional use (or just making focaccia or pizza dough) I am sure this is worth every penny!

Got one for collection. Many thanks

What a great find!!! Been wanting a bread maker for ages. Reserved 1 in Carlisle.

Good find, thanks. Just bought one - bread pan is exactly the same as our Morphy Richards, won't find one any cheaper than this!

I reccomend Doves Farm yeast.
99p at Tesco.
Good sized box.
Lasts ages.
Once opened put in a sealed container in fridge.
Happy baking :-)

Just reseved one, many thanks! They don't get much cheaper than this and are on sale for as much as 60 quid in some places.

Have bought one as a house-warming for a friend. Good find thanks. :smiley:

Just picked one of these up. Other half has been after a bread maker for ages and as the OP says, this is cheap :smiley: