Bread Baking In High Altitudes; Freezing Baked Bread; Freezing Dough; User Maintenance Instructions - Bella 14915 Instruction Manual And Recipe Manual

Bread Baking in High Altitudes

High elevations may make dough rise faster. We recommend that you first try the original recipe.
The dough ball should be round, smooth-textured, soft and slightly tacky to the touch. If you find the
results are unsuccessful, decrease yeast 1 teaspoon at a time. You may also have to increase the liquid
because of the drier air; start with 1 tablespoon and increase it if necessary. The addition of gluten will
help the structure of the bread. The recommended amount is 1 teaspoon water per cup of flour unless
specified otherwise in the recipe.

Freezing Baked Bread

When freezing bread and rolls, cool them before wrapping in plastic wrap. Place in a well sealed plastic
bag. Bread may be frozen for up to 6 weeks. To thaw, partially open the wrapping to allow the moisture
to escape gradually for best results.

Freezing Dough

At the end of the DOUGH Program, you may remove the dough and freeze for baking at a later time. Form
the dough into the desired shape and immediately freeze for one hour to harden. Remove from the freezer
and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Next, place frozen dough in a plastic bag and seal. Dough can be kept
in the freezer for up to four weeks. Thaw the dough in plastic bag in the refrigerator overnight or for
several hours. Unwrap and place in a baking container. Cover and let stand in warm, draft-free place until
the dough doubles from its original size. Because the dough is not room temperature, you will find it takes
longer than usual to rise. Bake according to recipe instructions.

User Maintenance Instructions

This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Any servicing requiring
disassembly other than cleaning must be performed by a qualified appliance repair technician.
Care & Cleaning Instructions
1. Unplug bread maker and allow to cool completely before cleaning.
2. Remove bread pan from the bread maker.
3. To clean the glass viewing window, use a glass cleaner or mild detergent and a damp cloth
or plastic scouring pad. Do not use an abrasive cleaner or pad as they might scratch the glass.
4. Clean the exterior housing with a damp cloth. A plastic scouring pad may be used, gently rub
surface to avoid scratching.
5. Remove any flour, bread crumbs or other food from the inside of the baking chamber, using a damp
sponge, cloth or a small portable vacuum cleaner. A plastic scouring pad may be used; gently rub
to avoid scratching.
6. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
7. To clean the bread pan and kneading paddle, allow to cool completely before cleaning. If the
kneading paddle is baked onto the drive shaft, simply fill the bread pan with soapy water. Holding
the paddle in one hand, turn the crank at the bottom of the bread pan and try to loosen. If
necessary, soak pan for up to 30 minutes.
CAUTION: Do not soak for longer than 30 minutes to avoid damage to the non-stick surface.
8. Wash bread pan and kneading paddle with a nylon bristle brush. Do not use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or metal utensils on the bread pan or kneading paddle as they will damage the non-stick
surface. Normal wear is to be expected. The non-stick may discolor over time but in no way will
this impair performance.
NOTE: The bread pan and kneading paddle may be washed in the top rack of any dishwasher.

Storing Instructions

1. Make sure bread maker is unplugged and cooled before storing.
2. Clean the bread pan and kneading paddle following the procedures outlined in the "Care & Cleaning"
section of this instruction manual.
3. Wrap the bread pan/paddle hook in paper towel. Assemble the kneading paddle onto the bread pan,
add the wrapped hook inside. Store the bread maker with the bread pan locked in position and the
lid closed.
4. Store the bread maker in its box or in a clean, dry place. Never store it while it is hot or still plugged in.
5. Cord may be loosely wrapped around the bread maker. Never wrap cord tightly around the
appliance. Do not put any stress on the cord where it enters the unit, as it could cause the cord
to fray and break.
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