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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Questions & Answers
Q1. Why do loaves sometimes vary in height and shape?
A1.
Bread's height and shape is affected by several factors including room temperature, air conditioners, heaters,
weather, humidity, altitude, use of the Timer, and fluctuations in household current. It can also depend on how you
shaped the dough. The bread can also be affected if fresh ingredients are not used or measured incorrectly.
Q2. Why does some flour occasionally stick to cakes baked with the CAKE setting?
A2. You may not have added ingredients in the order listed. When it's time to add ingredients, and beep sounds, be
sure to remove flour that remains on the sides of Baking Pan using a rubber spatula.
Q3. Why does some flour occasionally stick to the side of the bread?
A3. During the initial mixing period, small amounts of flour may sometimes stick to the sides of Baking Pan and will
be baked onto the sides of the loaf. If this happens, scrape off that portion of the outer crust with a sharp knife.
Q4. Why do the loaves vary in shape depending on the season?
A4. In the Summer, loaves may sometimes rise too high or collapse, causing a dent in the middle. In the winter, you
may have trouble getting the bread to rise. This can be solved by increasing the water temperature to about 68ºF.
Q5. Why is my dough sometimes very sticky and difficult to work with?
A5. Dough may sometimes be sticky at the end of the dough cycle depending on room and water temperatures. If that
is the case, use cold water and put flour on the dough more frequently.
Q6. Why is the top of the bread very uneven?
A6. During the steam releasing process, the Kneading Blade turns the dough upside down, leaving an uneven surface
on the top. This happens occasionally, and does not indicate any unit malfunction.
Q7. Why can't the Timer be set for more than 13 hours?
A7. With any setting beyond 13 hours, ingredients may spoil and affect the quality of dough, resulting in
unsatisfactory baked bread.
Q8. Can I use this Home Bakery for favorite bread recipes found in other cookbooks?
A8. The accompanying recipes were specifically created for this Home Bakery; results may vary when using any
other recipes. We recommend you use the recipes in this book whenever possible.
Q9. Sometimes when I cut my bread, it's too sticky and falls apart or it starts to compress and will not slice
cleanly. What can I do?
A9. If your bread is sticky or compresses, it may be too hot. Be sure to allow your bread to cool down to room
temperature before slicing.
Q10. May I use home-ground or home-milled flour?
A10. No. Home-ground or home-milled flour is too coarse for bread baked in this Home Bakery.
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