The emphasize of this model are its features and alluring design which has made John Lewis choose on this for marketing. Well designed and with much care of the minute aspects has given this product a unique framework of acceptance among the customers. John Lewis CBK150JLU Stainless Steel Bread Maker can be described based on the design, size, features and function while the following review throws more light on this for better understanding.
The Basics:
This model is made with the lid that has a viewing window, the control panel, the bread pan, kneading paddle, and housing base, measuring cup, spoon and the hook to hold it tight. Right from the assembling to the use and maintenance it is made simple and it gives a great go for even the busy homes. John Lewis CBK150JLU 600 Watts Bread Maker has a stainless steel finish and the curved structure makes it elegant to hold and its worth giving it a prime place in the kitchen decor for its beautiful finish. In the dimension of 330mm, 320mm and 400mm which corresponds to the height, width and the depth of the appliance it weighs mere 750 grams which is a no grumble to carry independently.
Control Panel:
Given the advantage of the LCD screen which displays the details of the selected programme and the set options for the finish required in the bread. It also indicates the operating time for each of the programme. The controls are of soft touch buttons which gives the menu, the colour, time increase and decrease, the start time and the loaf size selection. In order to set the delay times the time increase button should be repeatedly pressed till the required delay time is been obtained.
Programmes:
Enriched are the lavish number of programmes which are been selected with the help of the menu button present in the control panel. There are 12 different programmes each of which are unique and allow to user to choose it in a single touch.
- Basic white bread – This programme can be chosen for the white and the mixed breads and in this the size and the crust colour can be chosen.
- French bread – This is for the light bread that comes out crispy and nice texture for which again the size and the crust colour are optional.
- Whole wheat bread – This is significant wheat flour bread which normally obtained in brown and dark brown texture.
- Quick bread – This programme brings out the cake like texture and can be baked with the shaped pans. It does not allow using the loaf size settings.
- Sweet bread – This is designed for the high fat and sugar breads, in this programme the texture tends to come out with darker shades.
- Ultra fast I – It gives a default for the 450 grams loaf size and the delay start option is not available.
- Ultra fast II – It gives a default for the 750 grams loaf size and the delay start option is not available.
- Dough – It also does the job of making the dough and the two way preparation is possible with this model.
- Jam – Making of jams is possible and interesting as it paddles automatically keeps stirring in this programme.
- Cake – The special blend of mix is required for making of cakes and this model allows you to work with it easily to obtain the perfect cake for the hands of the expert.
- Sandwich and Bake- This is best for the thinner crust and in case of the bake option it puts to function only the baking task. Again here the colour and the size settings are not available for use.
Features:
This model is been equipped with the key features and one among them is the delay start option in which the appliance can be programmes about 13 hours in advance. This gives you an aromatic wake up with the freshly baked bread and the breakfast can go with no compromise. The lid on top has a viewing window which is fun activity for many to get excited to see the bread rising up. It also allows you to follow the baking process without opening of the lid. The crust colour can be set variable and with the push of the colour button the selection of the crust colour can be obtained. This model allows you to select among the 2 loaf sizes of 450 grams and 750 grams.
Miscellaneous:
John Lewis CBK150JLU Automatic Bread Maker functions with the power of 600 Watts which is quite nominal and can be put to a lavish use. The package contents of this model including the appliance are the user manual, measuring cup and the spoon. It does come with the guarantee for 2 years which makes it more special among the customers.
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John Lewis CBK150JLU Bread Machine – Technical Specification Table
| Manufacturer | John Lewis |
| Model Name | CBK150JLU Bread Maker |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 330 x 320 x 400 mm |
| Weight | 0.75 kg |
| Display | Digital |
| Loaf sizes | 450 grams and 750 grams |
| Colour / Finish | Stainless Steel with Black |
| Material | Plastic and metal |
| Baking programmes | 12 |
| Programmable timer | Yes |
| Crust settings | Light, Medium and Dark |
| Cool touch sides | Yes |
| Viewing window | Yes |
| Keep warm function | Yes – up to 60 mins |
| Delay start | Yes – up to 13 hours |
| Non-stick bread pan | Yes |
| Timer | Yes |
| Fast bake | Yes |
| Non-slip feet | Yes |
| Included accessories | Measuring cup and spoon |
| Power | 600 Watts |
| Guarantee | 2 years |
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