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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, property damage,
electrical shock and/or personal injury, including the following:
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Read all instructions before using.
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Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Always use pot holders or oven mitts to handle hot bread pan or hot bread.
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Do not put hand inside oven chamber after bread pan is removed. Heating unit will still be hot.
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To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug or appliance in water or other liquid.
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Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
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Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before
cleaning appliance.
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Avoid contacting moving parts.
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Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any
manner.
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The use of accessory attachments not recommended by The West Bend Company may result in fire, electrical shock or
personal injury.
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Do not use outdoors.
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Do not let cord hang over edge of table, counter or surface area, or touch hot surfaces.
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Do not place appliance on or near a hot gas or electrical burner, or in a heated oven.
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Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
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To disconnect power, press stop button to turn control off, then remove plug from wall outlet. Never pull on the cord.
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Extreme caution must be used when moving appliance during operation.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Your bread maker needs no special care other than cleaning. See warranty section in this booklet for service details. Do not
attempt to repair it yourself. For household use only.
An off odor from motor may be noted with first use, which is normal and will disappear with use.
ELECTRIC CORD STATEMENT
CAUTION: Your bread maker has a short cord as a safety precaution to prevent personal injury or property damage resulting
from pulling, tripping or becoming entangled with the cord. Do not allow children to be near or use this bread maker without
close adult supervision. If you must use a longer cord set or an extension cord when using the bread maker, the cord must be
arranged so it will not drape or hang over the edge of a counter-top, tabletop or surface area where it can be pulled on by children
or tripped over. To prevent electrical shock, personal injury or fire, the electrical rating of the extension cord you use must be the
same or more than the wattage of the bread maker (wattage is stamped on backside of bread maker).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
Never use with an extension cord unless plug can be fully inserted. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
Your West Bend® Automatic Bread & Dough Maker was designed for use with 120 volt, 60 hz electrical service ONLY. Use of
your bread and dough maker with a converter or transformer will destroy the electronic control and will void your warranty.
TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, READ AND FOLLOW THE
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS CARE/USE INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL
L4972
WEST BEND
2lb. Bread & Dough Maker
The West Bend Company

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  • Page 1 Never use with an extension cord unless plug can be fully inserted. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature. Your West Bend® Automatic Bread & Dough Maker was designed for use with 120 volt, 60 hz electrical service ONLY. Use of your bread and dough maker with a converter or transformer will destroy the electronic control and will void your warranty.
  • Page 2 HELPFUL HINTS FOR SUCCESSFUL BREAD BAKING To ensure great baking results in your West Bend Bread and Dough Maker, please take a few minutes to review the following tips and read the basic instructions in the front section of this book. Please pay close attention on how to measure ingredients, as this is the most important step in bread machine baking and the difference between success and failure.
  • Page 3 “QUICK START” STEPS FOR MAKING FIRST LOAF OF BREAD You are probably very anxious to start using your new bread maker without having the time to read this book from cover to cover. Follow these “Quick Start” steps for making that first loaf of bread, whether using the mix included with your bread maker or one of the recipes in this book.

  • Page 4: Know Your Ingredients

    2 BE SURE to allow adequate ventilation around the bread maker when it is in operation. Keep it out of drafts and direct sunlight and at least 4 inches away from walls, cabinets and other appliances, especially heating and cooling appliances which can interfere with the internal bread maker temperatures and affect the loaf of bread being prepared.
  • Page 5 Measure the amount of flour as directed in each recipe but make any adjustment after the first 8 to 10 minutes of continuous kneading. Feel free to check the condition of the dough during the knead cycle as this is the only time you can make any minor adjustment: •...
  • Page 6 • SALT has several functions in making bread. It inhibits the yeast growth while strengthening the gluten structure to make the dough more elastic, plus it adds flavor. Use ordinary table salt in your bread maker. Using too little or eliminating the salt will cause the dough to over-rise.
  • Page 7 measure at “eye level”, not at an angle. The liquid level line MUST be right to the measurement marking, not above or below. A “looks close enough” measurement can spell disaster in bread making. SPECIAL TIP: Place liquid measuring cup on inside of kitchen cabinet to measure at eye level. Liquid level must be exact to markings on liquid measuring cups.

  • Page 8: High Altitude Adjustment

    ADAPTING YOUR FAVORITE BREAD/DOUGH RECIPES After you have prepared some of the recipes in this book, you may wish to adapt your own conventional bread recipes. Some experimentation will be required and you will need to check the condition of the dough during the knead cycle for any adjustments needed.

  • Page 10: Lock Button

    BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH CONTROL PANEL Before using your bread maker, it is important that you understand how to use the control panel as this is the “brains” of the machine. Review the following features to better understand what each button is designed to do and the options that are available to you when using this machine.

  • Page 11: Timer Buttons

    To activate the LOCK feature, you must first program desired Bread Select, Bread Color and Delay Timer if being used. Then turn the bread maker on. Press the LOCK button to lock the program into control. If you try to activate the LOCK feature before the machine is turned on, an alert will sound to remind you to turn the machine on first.
  • Page 12 CLEAN BEFORE USING SPECIAL NOTE: The bread pan is not immersible and should never be washed in an automatic dishwasher. Immersing the pan in water can cause damage to the bearing that turns the knead bar. Dishwasher cleaning can reduce the non-stick qualities of the non-stick finish, causing the bread to stick in the pan.

  • Page 13: How To Use Dough Setting

    5. Press the BREAD COLOR button until desired crust color (LIGHT, MEDIUM, or DARK) appears in display. If you pass the desired color, just continue to press the BREAD COLOR button until desired setting is reached. Program Delay Start Timer if desired. See instructions on page 13.
  • Page 14 Follow these steps for using the DOUGH setting: 1. Place knead bar on shaft in bottom of bread pan, matching the opening of the knead bar with the shape of the shaft. Make sure knead bar is pushed down onto shaft and the shaft area is clean. 2.

  • Page 15: Slicing Bread

    When the bread/dough is done, 0:00 will appear in the display and an audible alert will sound to let you know it is done. If in the bread mode, the bread maker will automatically go into the Keep Warm mode for up to 3 hours or until the bread maker is turned off. If in the Dough mode, the bread maker will automatically turn itself off when the dough is complete.
  • Page 16 So you know exactly what is going on inside the bread maker during the various cycles of the different BREAD SELECT settings, the following chart breaks down the time in minutes or seconds that each cycle requires. These times are approximate and should be used only as a guide.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Following are some typical problems that can occur when making bread in your bread maker. Please review the problems, their possible causes and the corrective action that should be taken to ensure successful bread making. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 1.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 11. Collapsed while -May be caused by high altitude. -Make recommended adjustment for high altitude baking. baking by reducing yeast by ¼ teaspoon and reducing liquid by 2 to 3 teaspoons. -Exceeding capacity of bread pan. -Do not use more ingredients than recommended for 2 pound loaf.

  • Page 19: Nutritional Information

    NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION Nutritional information was calculated using butter and whole milk when called for in the recipes and is based on a ½- inch thick slice of bread. For less calories and total fat, you may substitute margarine for butter and low-fat milk for whole milk.

  • Page 20: Country White Bread

    COUNTRY WHITE BREAD 1½ Pound Loaf INGREDIENTS 2 Pound Loaf 8½ ounces (1 cup + 1 Tbsp.) WATER, 80° ° ° ° F 11½ ounces (1¼ cup + 3 tbsp.) 3 cups 4 cups BREAD FLOUR 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons DRY MILK 1½...

  • Page 21: Honey Oatmeal Bread

    HONEY OATMEAL BREAD INGREDIENTS 1½ Pound Loaf 2 Pound Loaf 8½ ounces (1 cup + 1 Tbsp.) WATER, 80° ° ° ° F 11½ ounces (1¼ cup + 3 tbsp.) 2 tablespoons 3 tablespoons HONEY 2½ cups 3¼ cups BREAD FLOUR ¾...
  • Page 22 100% WHOLE WHEAT BREAD INGREDIENTS 1½ Pound Loaf 2 Pound Loaf 7½ ounces (¾ cup + 3 Tbsp.) WATER, 80° ° ° ° F 10 ounces (1¼ cups) EGG, large 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon MOLASSES 1 tablespoon 1½ tablespoons HONEY 3¼...

  • Page 23: Cinnamon Oatmeal Raisin Bread

    RAISIN BREAD INGREDIENTS 1½ Pound Loaf 2 Pound Loaf 9 ounces (1 cup + 2 Tbsp.) WATER, 80° ° ° ° F 12 ounces (1½ cups) 3 cups 4 cups BREAD FLOUR 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons DRY MILK 1½ tablespoons 2 tablespoons SUGAR 1½...

  • Page 24: French Bread

    FRENCH BREAD INGREDIENTS 1½ Pound Loaf 2 Pound Loaf 8½ ounces (1 cup + 1 Tbsp.) WATER, 80° ° ° ° F 11½ ounces (1¼ cups + 3 tbsp.) 3 cups 4 cups BREAD FLOUR 2 teaspoons 1 tablespoon SUGAR 1 teaspoon 1¼...
  • Page 25 BASIC DINNER ROLLS/BREAD STICKS INGREDIENTS 9 ounces (1 cup + 2 Tbsp.) WATER, 80° ° ° ° F 3 cups BREAD FLOUR 2 tablespoons DRY MILK 3½ tablespoons SUGAR 1 teaspoon SALT 3 tablesoons BUTTER or MARGARINE 2 teaspoons ACTIVE DRY YEAST - or - -or- 1½...

  • Page 26: Cinnamon Rolls

    CINNAMON ROLLS INGREDIENTS 7 ounces (¾ cup + 2 Tbsp.) WATER, 80° ° ° ° F EGG, large 3 cups BREAD FLOUR 3 tablespoons SUGAR ½ teaspoon SALT 4 tablespoons BUTTER or MARGARINE 2 teaspoons ACTIVE DRY YEAST - or - -or- 1½...
  • Page 27 90 DAY WARRANTY Your West Bend® Warranty covers failures in the materials and workmanship of this Bread Maker for 90 days from the date of original purchase. Any failed part of the Bread Maker will be repaired or replaced without charge.

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