Kenwood BM256 Breadmaker

Identical in every way to the BM250 (it even ships with the same user manual) except for a brushed stainless steel body, the BM256 breadmaker looks the part in any modern kitchen, and will last longer than most alternatives.

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Manufacturer: Kenwood
Model: BM256
Released: January 2006
Capacity: 1.00 kg
Dimensions: 31 x 35 x 25 cm
Power: 480 watts
Programs: 12
Price: £ N/A

As with the BM250, the BM256 has now been discontinued in pretty much all UK shops. Why not upgrade to the latest Kenwood model instead?

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BM256 Breadmaker Review

So, for the extra five quid you get a clean, stainless steel finish. Stainless steel does not stain, corrode or rust as easily as ordinary steel so the BM256 breadmaker should out last the BM250.

Flexibility

As with the BM250, the BM256 breadmaker offers flexibility. You can choose to bake a 500g, 750g or 1kg loaf. Furthermore, you can adjust the crust colour too, between light, medium and dark. For those occasions when you want your bread done quickly, the BM256 breadmaker also features a rapid bake option to get you from 0 to bread in just 58 minutes!

Delay Timer

A delay timer is fitted as standard on the BM256, ensuring you can have fresh bread in the morning. Don't worry if you are late to collect your bread as the BM256 will automatically turn itself to the handy keep warm feature. For up to an hour, your bread will stay hot, ready and waiting for you.

Additional Features

The white lid of this brushed stainless steel breadmaker has a large viewing window allowing you to see your bread as it progresses. The clear LCD screen shows you exactly which stage your bread is at and allows easy programming of the machine. Push buttons on the control panel are clearly marked and highlighted with stylish chrome detailing.

Also included in pack are a measuring cup and a measuring spoon. Everyone knows the trick to great bread is in the ingredients.

There is also a recipe book included with plenty of ideas for each programme to ensure you get the most out of your machine.

BM256 Breadmaker User Reviews

5th September 2008

This looks lovely in stainless steel with a crisp snow white top. LCD display that shows options, time (countdown) and cooking stages. buttons to select things like bread type, size of loaf, crust colour. Had bread makers before but this thing actually works for crust colour without burning the crust. My tip use a little milk as it helps it brown. Surprised to get a measuring jug and a nifty little spoon for dry ingredients that is selectable in size between 1 tablespoon to half a teaspoon (very useful!).

Also a single button for a fast baked loaf in under an hour. Also has a timer. Oblong loafs not those weird round ones that some bread makers pop out. Though if you like those maybe for Danish bread you can order one separately. Excellent bread from this thing, hooked on it, best I have had from a bread maker. Not had a loaf where the paddle stuck in it yet which is brilliant. It also makes cakes and jams as well as dough and all manner of loaves, white, French, wholemeal, granary, fruit, sweet, you name it. Very versatile. And also VERY quiet, apart from the beeper which is nice and loud so you don't miss that its finished.

By S. Page

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How Does The BM256 Stack Up?

The following table summarises the features on the best selling breadmakers in the UK:

Manufacturer	Model	Capacity (kg)	Dimensions (cm)	Power (watts)	Progs.	Price
AFK Germany	BM3	1.30	47 x 30 x 31	800	10	£ N/A
AFK Germany	BM2N	0.90	47 x 30 x 31	600	12	£ N/A
Andrew James	Premium	0.90	36 x 29 x 36	600	12	£ N/A
Breville	AWT BR11	1.25	41 x 27 x 30	650	12	£ N/A
Kenwood	BM150	0.70	28 x 24 x 30	600	3	£ N/A
Kenwood	BM250	1.00	31 x 25 x 25	480	12	£ N/A
Kenwood	BM256	1.00	31 x 35 x 25	480	12	£ N/A
Kenwood	BM350	1.00	31 x 39 x 29	645	14	£ N/A
Kenwood	BM450	1.00	31 x 39 x 24	780	15	£ N/A
Kenwood	BM260	1.00	28 x 30 x 33	455	11	£ N/A
Kenwood	BM366	1.00	28 x 30 x 33	470	11	£ N/A
Lakeland	My Kitchen Compact	0.45	31 x 22 x 25	530	11	£ N/A
Morphy Richards	Accents 48271	0.90	28 x 24 x 30	600	12	£ N/A
Morphy Richards	Compact 48245	0.68	22 x 22 x 28	600	10	£ N/A
Morphy Richards	Fastbake 48268	0.90	31 x 39 x 29	600	12	£ N/A
Morphy Richards	Fastbake 48280	0.90	31 x 39 x 29	600	12	£ N/A
Morphy Richards	Daily Loaf 48330	0.45	22 x 24 x 28	600	5	£ N/A
Morphy Richards	Easy Use 48322	0.90	31 x 39 x 29	600	13	£ N/A
Moulinex	ABKEP1	0.75	22 x 24 x 28	600	11	£ N/A
Palson	Bake Pro	1.00	31 x 25 x 25	800	12	£ N/A
Panasonic	SD254	1.20	28 x 37 x 33	550	16	£ N/A
Panasonic	SD255	1.20	28 x 37 x 33	550	18	£ N/A
Panasonic	SD 2500WXC	0.80	28 x 37 x 33	550	9	£ N/A
Panasonic	SD ZB2502BXC	0.80	26 x 38 x 39	550	11	£ N/A
Panasonic	SD 2501WXC	0.80	28 x 37 x 33	550	11	£ N/A
Prima	ABM30	0.90	28 x 37 x 33	720	12	£ N/A
Prima	ABM31	1.36	30 x 37 x 33	920	12	£ N/A
Russell Hobbs	Breadman 12683	1.00	30 x 37 x 33	600	7	£ N/A
Russell Hobbs	18036	1.00	35 x 31 x 34	660	12	£ N/A
Russell Hobbs	Fast Bake 17887	1.35	30 x 45 x 28	1100	11	£ N/A

BM256 Breadmaker Manual

As you would expect from a reputable company like Kenwood, the BM256 manual is clear and concise. It provides you with all the operating details on the BM256 breadmaker. It's available for download in PDF format.

Download Kenwood BM256 manual

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