Improved my mood of the moment
“Unexpected Kindness”
Is the most powerful,
least costly, and most
underrated agent of
human change.


Attributed to Bob Kerry by Natural Life

The “Memory Function To Occasional Electricity Disconnection” took more than one read through and some thought and of course a reason to think it through. In the manual for the KBS Model MBF-041 it really is explained reasonably well If you are “conversant” in less than perfect translations from Pacific Rim countries to English. Caveat is that you must parse it out to one sentence at at time.

So I may not have paid proper attention when reading the manual long enough to understand how the Memory Function To Occasional Electricity Disconnection worked “exactly” KBS has a “feature” related to power interruption – something of a concern in many areas.

Memory Function To Occasional Electricity Disconnection also qualifies as “learned the hard way” based on something dumb I did – keep in mind the KBS machines all share the feature of what I call power blip memory save.

The Memory Function To Occasional Electricity Disconnection is supposed to work is that IF you have say a brief power interruption if the power resumes within less than 15 minutes, the machine “knows’ where it left off and resumes process without,

This means IF you have some reason to stop the machine (ie you forgot to add yeast) stopping the machine with the intent of changing something will not work (I wanted to start over so the now properly included yeast would be well mixed into the dough) UNLESS you wait at least 15 minutes.

Tiplet: Just one creative use of this function is if you are among those who want to stop the machine at the appropriate time to remove the paddle and then continue on. To help you know when to do that, you can (link tested 2024-03-12) use the KBS Time Chart

Understanding the Memory Function To Occasional Electricity Disconnection function also means that it could be used to remove the pan to remove the paddle prior to baking or to add a bit of artwork to the top of the loaf. So once again , something I did not know needed to be on my list of “features to consider for future purchases if needed”.

Below is the text “as written” but parsed out for easier “translating” – note: I have made repeated efforts to contact KBS and Aicok for permission to quote this text with no response after also trying for support questions to be answered – and as an exception to my usual rule because it is a limited quote and hope they don’t sue me.

Usual Caveat Lechtor – This post is based what has been my understanding/experience thus far with the KBS Model MBF-041. YMMV – Your mileage may vary – Use at your own risk, etc etc etc .

Your thoughts and questions for clarifications, letting me know of typos and such are always welcome.

As presented in the manual – only change is the parsing into single sentences:

…Memory Function to Occasional Electricity Disconnection
(1) This unit holds a 15minutes Memory-keeping to after starting bread maker, if an occasional electricity disconnection happened and its duration is not more than 15minutes,

re-connecting electricity would make bread maker continue to work.

(2) After re-connecting electricity, the time of working could be changed and not equal to the original time set before:

Actual Working Time =
Time of Disconnecting Electricity + Original Working Time Set Before
If the duration of electricity disconnection is more than 15minutes,
the bread maker can’t continue before work time…

July 2023 is learn the eccentricities of our new
KBS Bread Machine Model MBF-041
because there is much about it I rather like!

I won’t bore you with a repeat of our loss of Westy the Westbend machine that has graced us since 1998 or the unhappy demise of Fiona, the Pioneer Woman (Hamilton Beach) due to a power surge scrambling (apparently irretrievably) it brains.

Since Westy hit 20 (1998-2018) I have been keeping an eye of offerings and refining my list of “I Wants”
Note: It is possible that some time more detail will be added as to the Why of each, but then again everyone has different needs and should think it through for themselves In no particular order …

Good/Excellent Price Value Ratio – 18 months ago that was under $75 USD . Thanks to Bidenomics that was adjusted to Under $100 USD. Between a Amazon Deal of the Day and a $40 (now listing $30) It took the price of the KBS Bread Machine Model MBF-041 from $110 to $80 plus tax.

Loaf Size: I wanted one that had the “timing” for 3 sizes, 1 lb, 1.5 lb, or 2 lb (really wanted 1,2, or 3 lb but that was NOT going to happen in my chosen price range. After much thought, KBS Bread Machine Model MBF-041 and it 1 lb and 1.5 lb sizes – our most used choices…

Small Foot Print – When comes to counter space – every inch matters – at only 9″D x 10.9″W x 10.1″H The KBS Bread Machine Model MBF-041 met this need/wish nicely.

No Weird Colors. There was another machine in the running, but honestly who want puke green in their kitchen

I did not know how much I would like the way the dual heating elements improved the evenness of the crust = top, bottom and sides.

The KBS machines are a bit noiser than some = not a major issue since I am only there until sure the water/flour ratio is correct (first mix about 5 minutes) I am rarely in the kitchen during the process

Barrel/Pan is a tight fit and that may be more of a plus than a minus

The machine is rather light, so a bit of “dancing” does occur during initial mixing if there is too little liquid. That is easily solved initially with a silicone mat that seems to stick to the counter and the machine feet. The, of course by carefully added liquid to get the dough “right” As mentioned elsewhere, I stay in the kitchen during that first 5 minutes anyway, so no real problem for me.

So far ALL of my usual 1 and 1.5 lb recipes worked just fine using comparable “settings/functions” turned out well – except for one where for some reason I did not add the yeast – but the machine cannot be blamed for that.

For some, the smaller size loaf options may be an issue, but as I prefer to bake more often than worry about bread becoming inedible = this is not an issue for us either.

The manuals, no polite way to say it – are not for beginners. All the basic information is there, but not written in a way that a new user can be anything but initially confused. After viewing the KBS & Aicok manuals & downloading several pdf resources found in the Amazon Listing for various KBS models.
– There are functions I will never use – but that is not necessarily a minus.

For easy reference there is a “Bread & Dough” Idea List In Amazon that shows some of the ingredients and useful ancilliary tools

Executive Summary – I am pleased with this purchase – experimenting will go on. A further list of resources will be done when I have time and energy. Only time will tell

Note: Links in this post may be to an Affiliate account so if you buy something they may or may not pay me a small commission. Or, you search just using the name and model number or other information provided in this post.

lacking a source for banana leaves, I won’t be trying this recipe as is,
but I did giggle loudly when I read this in the blog post

“…What I didn’t realize was that the “cochinita pibil” served in the restaurants I’d been visiting in the United States had as much to do with actual cochinita pibil as Crock-Pot pulled pork has to do with true Southern-style barbecue. …”

Cochinita Pibil (Yucatán-Style Barbecued Pork) Recipe
https://www.seriouseats.com/cochinita-pibil-yucatan-barbecue-mexican-smoked-pork-recipe
Hidden in the recipe for the Marinade is the suggestion to sub a combo of lime, orange and grapefruit juice for the Seville Orange. Typically a rather bitter orange flavor, maybe a way to use up that way to bitter Orange Marmalade in the fridge – perhaps thinned out considerably.

Plan to make excellent croutons!

There is reason the safety instructions tell to unplug – like in case your elbow hits the start button when you attempting to remove the pan.

• Menu: Soft Bread Default
• Crust – as hoped
• Taste – as hoped
• Volume – more than expected
• Texture – almost there
• Recipe – not ready to share until it has been repeated a few times.

For a closer look at the texture, Click on image below – opens in new window

Made with KBS Model MBF-041 (Amazon Link opens in new window)
Settings: Soft Bread Default