Moulinex OW 6002. Bread Maker Testing

Advantages: the most remarkable thing, in our opinion, is mixing the kolobok not with one, but with two mixers. The sight is somewhat unusual, but we get a well-kneaded dough and, as a result, a large loaf of traditional shape.

disadvantages: it is not very easy to clean a bread maker of this shape from dust and dirt. High power also has its drawbacks: a lot of electricity is consumed during the operation of the device.

Test result

Excellent white bread (photo 1), with a soft, porous, aromatic crumb and a crispy crust. We baked a kilogram loaf in milk. The machine was able to brown bread not only from the barrels, but also from above.

Our cake turned out to be too “tanned” (photo 2), although we cooked it twice, so we advise you to slightly increase the rate of liquid and flour when implementing the proprietary recipe, or choose a light crust.

The baguettes (photo 3) came out well, the taste is classic, the crust is crispy. Note that it takes a few minutes to mold them. This is very easy, although it requires the direct participation of the hostess.

Functional

Programs: the model offers the largest selection of programs, there are 19 of them: baguette, Italian bread, bread sticks, pita bread, buns, buns, buns, white bread, French buns, whole grain bread, muffins, quick bread, Borodino bread, bread without salt , baking, yeast dough, unleavened pasta dough, pie, jam.

Moreover, even from the sequence of programs, it is clear that the "chip" of the oven is piece baking. The device independently kneads and maintains the dough for the allotted time. Then you hear a beep and start cutting: you mold baguettes, sticks, rolls, bagels.

The products will be baked in one or two special forms - designed for a couple of small baguettes or on flat stands. The machine makes it possible to carry out 1 or two programmed sequential baking steps.

Program 13 is specially designed for baking Borodino bread. The instructions give a simplified recipe based on yeast; it is based not on rye flour, but on white. The program is rather short, lasts only 1 hour 42 minutes, and is designed for a kilogram loaf.

Loaf: Weighing 750, 1000 and 1500 g. Piece baked goods differ in each program. Baguettes weigh about 80 g each (there will be 4 or 8), length up to 19 cm, ciabatta and lavash about 250 g each, bread or bread sticks about 20 g.

Bucket: It has an elongated shape (internal dimensions WxDxH 223x126x150 mm), and the bread is obtained with a long brick, and the size is close to the usual "store" standards.

To knead the dough, it has not one hook, but two. The shape is good for black and white bread, but the cake is too far from the classic "cake" ideal of beauty.

Piece baked goods, as already mentioned, are baked on special pallets, which are placed in two rows on a shelf. It is lowered inside the oven with handles.

Features of work: The most remarkable feature of the work of this bread machine for me was the kneading of the bun not with one, but with two stirrers. When you watch this process, it seems a bit cumbersome at first.

The first impression is that the hooks are simply interfering with each other, and the components "do not know" where to go. But the kolobok mixes up rather quickly, and then he has to "spin" from one mixer to another.

The sight is somewhat unusual, but we have a well-kneaded dough and, as a result, a large loaf of traditional shape.

Another distinguishing feature of the device is its high power - 1650 W, which is about 2.5 times more than that of other bread makers. The heating element in the oven is not one, as usual, but two, they stand around the perimeter, one above the other.

Control: push-button, and it's nice to note the good feedback of the buttons (which is important for the elderly). The display is clear, the program indication goes according to the number, the list is located right there, it is in Russian. Settings (crust weight and color) are indicated by arrows. But the stage of the program is not reflected.

The programs are divided into 2 groups: for baked goods and classic recipes. Both groups have a dedicated baking cycle. For example, pretzels or rolls can be baked for 10 to 35 minutes in 5 minute increments. And bread in a bucket from 10 to 70 minutes, step 10 minutes.

The grace period is 15 hours (based on cycle completion time). It is strange that the timer does not apply to programs 8 "White bread", 9 "French bun", 10 "Whole grain" and 11 "Keks". But at the right time, you can order the preparation of dough for pies or dumplings.

Comfort

The bucket is tightly fixed in the stove. Kneading makes a lot of noise. On our subjective 5-point scale, about 3 points.

At first, the dangling lid is somewhat embarrassing, but it turned out that it is simply removable and the locking mechanism is very simple. The viewing window is large, with its help you can watch the progress of the program without unnecessary opening.

When baking on two levels, you cannot see what is happening on the bottom. But according to our observations, browning both below and above occurs synchronously.

Care: the inside of the machine is not very dirty, so from time to time you just need to wipe it with a damp cloth. Outside, too, big problems are not expected. Black plastic is quickly put in order if it is dusty with flour. But the contour of the viewing window and its frame with cracks will require some attention, otherwise dust will clog into every corner.

Power cord: displayed on the right, length 95 cm.

Instructions: The model is equipped with the most exciting recipe book (among the participants). It contains 100 (!) Recipes adapted for this device. The book is illustrated and helps to wake up culinary inspiration.

For the first 6 programs, detailed instructions are provided on the cards, which are convenient to use in the kitchen. The photo shows the sequence of actions, and you immediately see how to properly prepare and cut the dough into baguettes or crispbreads, decorate the products and place them in the form.

The instructions are detailed, especially a lot of attention is paid to the programs for the preparation of piece baked goods, literally step-by-step descriptions and advice on how to improve the quality and appearance of bread are given.

Aesthetics

The body of the device is made of metal, the top and cover are made of black plastic. The design of this cover looks strange, the logic of this decision is not clear, and most importantly, why so many holes in the form of slits. The control panel is inclined and clearly visible. The lid dangles a little when swung open, but it can be easily removed for washing, we checked.

A source: Buy magazine Household appliances №10.12

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