Updated 21 Sep 2017
Sunbeam
Bakehouse BM4500
Snapshot: This horizontal-pan breadmaker has 3 loaf size options and a delayed start function. But it lacks a progress indicator. How does it perform?
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Test results
Overall score
Multigrain: from scratch
Multigrain: premix
Wholemeal gluten-free: premix
Ease of use
Good points
- Good multigrain “from scratch” result.
- 3 loaf size options.
But
- Poor result for multigrain premix.
- Poor result for wholemeal gluten-free premix.
- No progress indicator.
- Has a long cycle time (4hrs 49mins).
- Mostly stainless-steel exterior takes more effort to keep clean.
How we test
Overall score includes:
- Multigrain: from scratch using the manufacturer's recipe (30 percent)
- Multigrain: premix (30 percent)
- Wholemeal gluten-free: premix (10 percent)
- Ease of use (30 percent)
Prices are from an October 2013 survey.
Key data
Model
Price guide
Specifications
Exterior H x W x D (cm)
Bread pan H x W x D (cm)
Loaf-size options
Pan shape
Cycle time (hours : mins)
Features
Delayed start
Progress indicator
Power-failure protection
Power-failure protection length (mins)
Fruit and nut dispenser
Removable lid
Viewing window
Loaf-colour options
Keep-warm function
More Info
Availability
Member reviews
"Sunbeam Bakehouse"
28 Jul 2017, Bradley M.
Product use: 1 - 3 months
Pros:
It looks ok.
Cons:
First one left grease from the mixing blade assembly in the dough. Returned for a second one which did the same. At the end of the cycle, it doesn't beep loud enough to be heard unless you're standing with your ear pressed against it.
Recommend it?
No, this product has too many drawbacks.
"Sunbeam Bakehouse breadmaker"
11 Aug 2015, Margaret P.
Product use: 3 - 6 months
Pros:
The bread was o.k.
Cons:
Two of these broke down within the 12 mth warranty period. I finally paid a bit extra at LV Martin and got a Panasonic. I would not recommend this. I've previously had a Breville Baker's oven which I recommend, and the Panasonic is also proving very good, but I would not recommend the Sunbeam.
Recommend it?
No, this product has too many drawbacks.
