Do you have a question about the MA-BAKER 26500 and is the answer not in the manual?
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Ronnie Govender
March 6, 2025
The spindle is not turning to mix the dough
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Ronnie Govender
March 6, 2025
@Ronnie Govender
Mr. Anderson
May 14, 2025
If the spindle on the Mellerware MA-BAKER 26500 is not turning to mix the dough, possible issues include the dough being too heavy or dry, the kneading blade not being inserted properly, or the baking pan not being seated correctly. Ingredients may also have been added in the wrong order.
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Alan Olckers
July 30, 2025
The turn belt between the motor and the turntable has broken, were can I order one
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MA-BAKER bread maker Bread, cake, jam & dough recipes included Non-stick baking pan, bakes up to 900g loaves LCD panel with 12 electronic programmes Includes gluten-free recipes Y E A R GUARANTEE 26500_IM.indd 1 2012/11/26 02:34:16 PM...
Important safety instructions: moving an appliance with hot contents. • Do not use the breadmaker for any stor- The use of any electrical appliance re- age purposes, or insert any utensils in quires taking note of the following safety it, as this may create a fire or cause an rules.
Contents: Sweet: Operating instructions: Mixed fruit loaf Important safety instructions Chocolate bread Introduction Before first use Fastbake I: Electrical requirements Fastbake small white About this breadmaker About the recipes Fastbake II: Components Fastbake large white Program descriptions Using your breadmaker Dough recipes: Using the timer White bread rolls...
Bread, fresh from the oven, with some vapour when first used, this is melting butter is a memorable taste normal. sensation. The Mellerware Ma Baker breadmaker can create that experience Electrical requirements: every morning. There’s very little effort on the part of the baker, because the • C heck that the voltage on the rating...
Components Air vents Viewing window Cover Lid handle Control panel Air vents Main body Handle Baking pan Kneading blade Rotating shaft 26500_IM.indd 5 2012/11/26 02:34:17 PM...
Program descriptions: the quantity or allow the ingredients to boil over the pan into the baking chamber. Should this happen, stop the • Basic white (3:00 and 2:53) machine immediately. Remove the pan For white and brown bread. Also for fla- carefully, allow to cool and then clean voured breads with herbs or raisins.
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• Measure ingredients: process,the appliance will “beep” to Measure the ingredients required and inform you that fruits and/or nuts may add them all into the pan in the order now be added. listed in the recipe. When adding the yeast to the baking pan, make sure that • It is normal for steam to escape through the yeast does not come into contact the vents during the baking process.
• Always unplug the appliance after use. delay has elapsed the breadmaker will Do not open the lid while the bread- start with the selected bread making maker is in operation as this will affect process. the quality of the bread, especially its ability to rise properly.
• and bring it to room temperature before • Be sure the appliance has completely serving. cooled and is clean before storing • Since homemade bread has no away. preservatives it tends to dry out and become stale faster than commercially Do not use any of these when clean- produced bread.
Know your ingredients: • Whole wheat flour/wholemeal flour: Whole wheat flour/wholemeal flour is milled from the entire wheat kernel Understanding baking: which contains the bran and germ and makes it heavier and richer in nutrients It is often said that cooking is an art when compared to white flour.
used. Fresh or compressed cake improve the flavour, provide a velvety yeast is not recommended as they will texture and soften the crust, while water produce poor results. Store yeast ac - alone will produce a crispier crust. cording to manufacturers instructions. Some recipes call for juice (orange, Ensure your yeast is fresh by check- apple, etc) to be added as a flavour...
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used. Fresh or compressed cake improve the flavour, provide a velvety yeast is not recommended as they will texture and soften the crust, while water produce poor results. Store yeast ac - alone will produce a crispier crust. cording to manufacturers instructions. Some recipes call for juice (orange, Ensure your yeast is fresh by check- apple, etc) to be added as a flavour...
somewhat differently and are as follows: Ingredient temperatures: All ingredients, including this appliance, • Liquid measurements: its baking pan, and especially liquids (wa- The measuring cup must be placed on ter or milk), should be warmed to room a horizontal flat surface and viewed at temperature 21°C (70°F).
Special glazes for yeast breads: flour if consistency is not right. For high altitude areas, decrease yeast amount Give your just baked bread a professional by approximately 1/4 teaspoon, and finish. Select one of the following special decrease sugar and/or water or milk glazes to enhance your bread.
Recipes All of the following recipes use this same general Italian herb bread 680g 900g method: 1 Measure ingredients into baking pan. 2 Use tepid water 21-28ºC. Skimmed milk powder tbsp 3 tbsp 3 Insert baking pan securely into unit, close lid. l i o tbsp 3 tbsp...
4 Recipes for quick setting Malt loaf 680g 900g Banana and nut bread 900g l i o Ingredients group 1 tbsp tbsp k l i Fast action yeast 1 tsp Sultanas* Walnuts (chopped) c i s c i s * Add the fruit when the beeper sounds Ingredients group 2 2 Recipes for french bread Bicarboante of soda...
8 Recipes for dough Chocolate bread 680g 900g cups White bread rolls Skimmed milk powder 1 tbsp tbsp cups l i o tbsp k l i Sugar Salt 1 tsp Walnuts (chopped) * cups Strong white bread our cups 3 cups cups Cocoa powder Fast action yeast...
10 Recipes for cakes Pizza base Standard cake mix Ingredients group 1 cups Butter (melted) Vanilla essence i u j Method 1 Pre-heat oven. Ingredients group 2 2 Shape into a at round shape. Place on a greased baking tray. Brush lightly with oil. 3 Cover for 15 minutes and allow to rise.
11 Recipes for sandwich breads Gluten Free Breads: We understand the importance of a sta- ple food such as bread in a gluten intoler- Sandwich loaf ant individuals diet. Realising that there 680g 900g are breadmakers on the market that do cups not deliver a suitable Gluten Free loaf, our Soft margerine or butter...
quantity to 1/2 teaspoon. 3.Select the white bread setting from the • For best results weigh and measure menu. ingredients accurately. 4.Select a Dark crust colour. • Use metric measures for all dry ingre- 5. Select a 900g Loaf size and press dients. the “START/STOP” button. • When using vinegar never use malt Bread will be baked in the number of vinegar.
Gluten Free Rice & Besan Bread: Need help? Water 470ml’s Vinegar 1tsp Questions about general performance Eggs 3x60g and operation: 1/3 cup Xanthan Gum 1tbsp Question 1: Arrowroot 1cup What should I do if the kneading blade White rice flour 2 cups comes out with the bread? Sugar...
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Question 6: Leaving the bread in the breadmaker Why do I have to add the ingredients in a after the keep warm period may result in certain order? a ‘soggy’ loaf of bread as excess steam (moisture) would not be able to escape. This allows the breadmaker to mix the Remove and allow to cool on a wire rack ingredients in the most efficient manner...
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‘Add nuts & raisins’ time. yeast, sugar, salt, and oil/butter/marga- In some cases, ingredients can be bro- rine to use. We advise creating your own ken up during the initial kneading cycle. bread recipes using the basic mode, then Each recipe indicates the best time to progress to the others, using the baking add fruit and nuts to the dough.
Troubleshooting Possible cause Solution Bread sinks in the centre: Too much liquid or liquid too warm. Measure ingredients accurately. Use liquids at temperatures between 21°C and 28°C. Salt was not added, causing bread to Measure ingredients accurately. over rise and collapse. , y l , s t reduce yeast by...
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E:EE message on display: The temperature sensor is disconnected Refer to Mellerware helpline. Di cult to remove from the pan i t s e l i everyday use. Wash the pan in hot soapy water and thoroughly dry.
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Do you have a question about the MA-BAKER 26500 and is the answer not in the manual?
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The spindle is not turning to mix the dough
@Ronnie Govender
If the spindle on the Mellerware MA-BAKER 26500 is not turning to mix the dough, possible issues include the dough being too heavy or dry, the kneading blade not being inserted properly, or the baking pan not being seated correctly. Ingredients may also have been added in the wrong order.
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The turn belt between the motor and the turntable has broken, were can I order one