Arebos bread maker 1500g | with 15 programs | 2 dough hooks | timer | LCD display | 3 browning degrees and bread sizes | 850 W | White

This bread maker replaced a Russell Hobbs one that just suddenly stopped working one morning (full of ingredients!) I would class this as mid range as compared with a lot of machines, it was quite expensive. After looking through various reviews of other makes/models I decided on this one, even though it was quite a bit more expensive than the usual brands. I've only had it just under a week and already used it 3 times.On opening the box and the lid of the machine, I noticed a small screw in the bottom of the machine. Both me and my husband couldn't find anywhere where this should have been, so just assume it was left behind accidentally. It certainly hasn't affected the usage of the machine, so I'm not worried about it.The machine, being German made, came with a European plug, but no worries, an adapter for UK is included.Pros:It makes a proper shaped loaf of bread - rectangle not square - 3 sizes 1000g/1250g/1500g sizes so larger than standard breadmakersIt's quietEasy to useSimple panel to select function, weight and size, timer etcWhen mixing, it has a satisfying quality sound to it!Comes with a paddle/hook remover tool and 2 paddles/hooksEasy to clean (so far)Easy to remove the paddles/hooksCons:Had to wait 2 weeks for delivery, but worth it!I have so far made 2 wholewheat loaves, one dark crust and one light crust and some dough for a pizza base. The flavour and texture of the loaves was excellent. The dough for the pizza base was so light, it was delicious.*The dough hook remover tool I thought would be a faff, actually makes the process so easy, and also helps to ensure that you don't rip a chunk of bread from the loaf when removing the hook in the usual way, it just leaves a small slit, so you don't feel cheated! This was a selling point for me, as the reviews for other breadmakers all said that the hook gets baked into the bread (just like our last one did) and this I didn't want.There are 2 paddles in this machine which helps with even mixing of ingredients.*As the machine is quite large, I had to halve the recipe for the pizza dough and this still made 2 pizza bases, so one got frozen for next time!I can't fault the machine, it's large but doesn't take up an excessive amount of space. I keep it out on the counter permanently as we use it all the time.I probably won't use the machine for the 15 different things you can make in it, we have standard white and wholewheat and dough, I'm not really into making jam or cakes so won't use this function and probably won't use the timer function either, so can't comment on that.Overall, an excellent machine!

It was quite easy to operate the bread maker once I had find out, by searching on YouTube and watching a video, how to remove the inside baking tin as nowhere in the instruction booklet is mentioned. Despite that, I am quite pleased with the product and I have baked my own loaf of homemade bread already, which tastes amazing and so naturally healthy.

This is a great bread maker. Very easy to use and the size of the bread pan is perfect as you can see from photos... These loaves were the 1000 g size, the smallest loaf this machine can make.To test the machine I made the basic white loaf first and it came out really well and tasted lovely. The second loaf is mixed white, granary and rye flour with chopped nuts and fruit.The machine has no fruit/nut dispenser but does have the ADD feature and beeps at the appropriate time so you can add whatever you like. It mixed in my fruit and nuts without a problem. It doesn't have the REMOVE feature which allows the machine to stop so you can remove the mixing blades before baking.I haven't tested the timer yet. The machine is easy to clean, the bread releases easily from the pan with just a couple of shakes. The crust colour was good and even on top of the loaf as well as the sides.There is a setting for Home Made bread where you can change the time of every stage - kneading, rising and baking should you want to make your own recipes.I hadn't realised that the item was actually located in Germany, nothing was mentioned in the listing. The item arrived 1 day late but was worth the wait.There are not many recipes in the manual so a good Bread Maker book could be a good idea.All in all I'm very pleased with the bread maker and the most important part is that it makes good Bread! I highly recommend this machine even if the wait can be a little tedious.

I tried three times following the recipe exactly and couldn't get a good loaf. Do they even test the recipes they print? Returned it.

Tried my own recipe in it and it turned out great.

sure if it was me but the first loaf didn't rise nor incorporate the flour. Will try again. Also there was no mention of using flour mixes. Lovely machine but I need it to produce loaves of bread.

This bread maker makes beautiful bread when you follow the recipes provided, then you can add whatever you like. Quiet running, just put everything in and sit down back. Definitely recommend.

I bought this to replace my existing Breville Breadmaker that had lasted 15 years. It is easy to use and makes a decent loaf. As the bread is made length ways unlike my old one so if you make a smaller loaf it makes smaller slices of bread. Good product for a good price, though it does come with a Euro plug on it.