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TO REMOVE BREAD PAN:
Using the bread pan handle, turn the bread pan counterclockwise to unlock it. Lift up and remove bread pan from baking chamber.
See "Detailed Instructions" section for additional information.
BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash and dry bread pan and kneading paddle.
NOTE: Do not use metal utensils in bread pan as they may damage nonstick surface.
Falling Object Hazard. Breadmaker can wobble and walk during kneading cycle. Always position it in the center of the counter away from the edge.
LAST: Yeast. MUST be separate from wet ingredients
SECOND: Dry ingredients (sugar, salt, shortening, flour)
FIRST: Liquid ingredients – room temperature
Preprogrammed Cycles
CYCLE
Press CYCLE button to select your desired cycle. The corresponding cycle number is shown on the display.
CRUST COLOR
Press CRUST button to move the arrow to desired setting: Light, Medium, or Dark crust. (Crust is not adjustable in Cycles ,
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LOAF SIZE
Press the LOAF SIZE button to move the arrow to 1.5- or 2-lb. loaf size. (Loaf size is not an option in Cycles ,
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DELAY TIMER
Use the Delay Timer feature to start the breadmaker at a later time. Press the + and – buttons to increase the cycle time shown on the display. Add up to 13 hours including the delay time and breadmaking cycle.
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START/STOP BUTTON
Press the START/STOP button once to start a cycle. A short beep will be heard, the colon in the time display will begin to flash, and the cycle will start. To remove bread, press the START/STOP button to end the baking cycle.
To cancel a cycle, press the START/STOP button for at least 2 seconds.
POWER INTERRUPTION
In the event of a power outage, the process of making bread will continue automatically within 5 minutes. If the interruption time is longer than 5 minutes, the unit will not continue running and the display will revert back to the default setting (Cycle , Medium Color, and 2-lb. loaf). If the dough has started rising, discard the ingredients in the bread pan and start over. If the dough has not entered the rising phase, you can press the START/STOP button to continue the cycle from the beginning.
WARNING DISPLAY
"HHH" – This warning means that the temperature inside of the bread pan is too high. Stop the program, unplug the power cord, open the cover, and let the machine cool down completely before restarting.
"LLL" – This warning means that the temperature inside of the bread pan is too low. The room temperature is too low for the breadmaker to function.
KEEP WARM
After baking cycle is complete, the bread machine will shift to the Keep Warm setting for 1 hour.
To cancel the Keep Warm process, press the START/STOP button for 2 seconds.
TIP: Removing bread immediately after baking cycle is complete will prevent crust from becoming darker.
BEFORE FIRST USE:
Falling Object Hazard. Breadmaker can wobble and walk during kneading cycle. Always position it in the center of the counter away from the edge.
NOTE: Store remaining bread in a sealed plastic bag for up to three days at room temperature. To store for a longer time, place sealed plastic bag in refrigerator for up to 10 days.
The display timer will count down time for the various steps in each cycle as indicated below. This is the total processing time and does not include time added for a Delayed Start.
When baking is complete, the unit will switch to the Keep Warm setting for up to 1 hour.
Press and hold the START/STOP button for 2 seconds to end this cycle before removing bread pan.
Carefully shake the bread upside down until the loaf falls out of the bread pan. Allow to cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before slicing.
TIP: If the kneading paddle comes out in the loaf, remove it with a spatula or small utensil.
Slicing Allow to cool for 10 minutes and slice with a bread knife. Storing Homemade Bread Fresh-baked bread is best when consumed as soon as possible. To store, wrap cooled loaf in foil or a plastic bag to preserve freshness. Bread can be frozen for up to 6 months.
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse cord, plug, or housing in any liquid. Allow breadmaker to cool down completely before cleaning.
Ingredients
Two things can ensure a perfect loaf of bread: using fresh, quality ingredients and measuring them accurately.
Flour
All-Purpose Flour
Flour that contains no baking powder, suitable for "quick" breads or bread made with the Quick settings. Bread flour is better suited for yeast breads.
Bread Flour
Bread flour is the most important ingredient of making bread and is recommended in most yeast-bread recipes. It has a high gluten content and can keep the size of the bread from collapsing after rising. Flour varies by region. For example, American flour is milled from hard spring wheat; Canadian flour is milled from hard winter wheat.
Self-Rising Flour
Flour that contains baking powder, used especially for making cakes. Do not use self-rising flour in combination with yeast.
Whole-Wheat Flour
Whole-wheat flour is ground from the entire wheat kernel. Bread made with all or part whole-wheat flour will have higher fiber and nutritional content. Whole-wheat flour is heavier and, as a result, loaves may be smaller in size and have a heavier texture.
Tip:
To check whether the yeast is fresh and active:
Other Ingredients
Egg
Eggs can improve bread texture and make the bread larger in size. The egg must be whisked in with the other liquid ingredients.
Salt
Salt is necessary to improve the bread flavor and crust color. It is also used to restrain yeast activity.
Shortening, Butter, and Vegetable Oil
Shortening and butter should be cut into small pieces before adding to liquid.
Sugar
Sugar is "food" for the yeast and also increases the sweet taste and color of bread. It is a very important element of making the bread rise. White sugar is normally used; however, brown sugar, powdered sugar, or cotton sugar may also be called for in some recipes.
Water and Other Liquids (always added first)
Water is an essential ingredient for making bread. Generally speaking, water should be at room temperature. Some recipes may call for milk or other liquids. Never use dairy with the Delay Timer option.
Yeast
Yeast is a living organism and should be kept in the refrigerator to remain fresh. It needs carbohydrates found in sugar and flour as nourishment. Yeast used in breadmaker recipes will be sold under several different names: Bread machine yeast (preferred), active-dry yeast, and instant yeast.
Before using, check the expiration date of the yeast. Return to refrigerator immediately after each use.
One of the most important steps of making good bread is the proper measurement of ingredients. Measure each ingredient carefully and add to your bread pan in the order given in the recipe.
Adding Sequence
Always add ingredients in the order given in the recipe.
FIRST: Liquid ingredients
SECOND: Dry ingredients
LAST: Yeast
The yeast should only be placed on the dry flour and never come in contact with the liquid or salt.
When you use the Delay Timer function for a long time, never add the perishable ingredients such as eggs or milk.
Liquid Ingredients
Water, fresh milk, or other liquids should be measured with a glass measuring cup with clear markings and a spout. Set the cup on the counter and lower yourself to check the liquid level. When measuring cooking oil or other ingredients, clean the measuring cup thoroughly in between.
Liquid Measurement Conversion Chart | |||
Fluid Ounce(s) | Cup | Tablespoon(s) | Teaspoons |
8 | 1 | 16 | 48 |
7 | 7/8 | 14 | 42 |
6 | 3/4 | 12 | 36 |
5 | 5/8 | 10 | 30 |
4 | 1/2 | 8 | 24 |
3 | 3/8 | 6 | 18 |
2 | 1/4 | 4 | 12 |
1 | 1/8 | 2 | 6 |
1 | 3 | ||
1/2 | 1 1/2 |
Dry Measurements
Measure dry ingredients by gently spooning flour, etc., into the measuring cup and then, once filled, leveling off with a knife. Never use the measuring cup to scoop your dry ingredients directly from a container as this could add up to one tablespoon of extra ingredients. Do not tap the bottom of the measuring cup or pack down.
HINT: Before measuring, stir the flour to aerate it.
When measuring small amounts of dry ingredients, such as salt or sugar, use a measuring spoon, making sure it is leveled off.
Weighing dry ingredients with a digital scale will provide better baking results.
Dry Measurement Weight Equivalents | ||
1 cup of: | Ounces | Grams |
All-purpose flour | 4.4 | 125 |
Bread flour | 4.5 | 127 |
Whole-wheat flour | 4.2 | 120 |
Rye flour | 3.6 | 102 |
May I use a sugar substitute in place of sugar?
Sugar is necessary for the yeast to produce a light loaf with a good height. Results may vary with the type and amount of sugar substitute used. If you are going to use an artificial sweetener, choose one that is aspartame-based rather than saccharin-based.
May I omit the salt or sugar from the recipe?
No, both the sugar and salt play an important role in the breadmaking process. Salt prevents the yeast from overreacting and the bread from overrising. The combination of sugar, salt, and yeast is a key part of the breadmaking process. Remember that the total sugar and salt amounts are divided among all the slices, so the amount of sugar and salt per serving is small.
When do I add raisins, nuts, etc., to the bread?
This breadmaker will beep at the start of the second kneading to let you know when to add raisins, nuts, seeds, etc. This timing varies by cycle. (Refer to the Timetable for Cycles chart.) If you are using the Delay Start timer and it is more convenient, you may add ingredients at the start.
Can I open the lid while the breadmaker is operating?
This breadmaker is designed with a window in the lid to let you watch your bread's progress. Quick checks are OK in the early stages of kneading and to add ingredients when the beeper sounds. However, the temperature in the baking chamber adjusts for the Rising and Baking stages. Opening the lid during these steps could cause the loaf to fall or not bake properly. Sometimes condensation forms on the window after initial mixing and kneading. It usually disappears once the baking cycle starts so you should be able to get a clear view of your loaf.
Can I use my favorite bread recipes in my breadmaker?
Yes, but you will need to experiment to get the right proportion of ingredients. Become familiar with the unit and make several loaves of bread with recipes provided before you begin experimenting. Never exceed a total amount of 4 1/4 cups of dry ingredients (that includes flours, oats, cornmeal, etc.). Use the recipes in this book to help determine the ratio of dry ingredients to liquid and amounts of yeast, sugar, salt, and butter/margarine to use.
What will happen if I leave the bread in the bread pan after baking?
This unit has a 60-minute Keep Warm cycle that lets you leave the bread in the pan for up to an hour after baking is complete. Once the warming cycle is over, it is best to remove the bread immediately or the bottom of your loaf will absorb moisture and become soggy.
No, it is not recommended. The ingredient proportions work better in the full amounts.
How can bread mixes be used in the machine and at what setting?
The package instructions will list the amount of water and amount of yeast to use. Be sure to add liquid, then dry ingredients, followed by yeast. Do not allow the yeast to sit in the liquid. The bread type setting is dependent upon the type of bread mix being used (i.e., White bread uses the Basic bread setting; Sweet Bread setting is for use with dried fruit, cheese, or nuts; whole-wheat or multigrain should use the Whole Grain setting; Crust setting, either Light or Dark, is a personal preference). Do not use bread mixes that exceed 2-lb. loaf size.
PROBLEM | PROBABLE CAUSE | SOLUTION |
Odor or burning smell. |
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Ingredients not blending; can hear motor turning. |
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"HHH" displays when START/STOP button is pressed. |
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Window is cloudy or covered with condensation. |
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Kneading paddle comes out with the bread. |
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Dough is not blending thoroughly; flour and other ingredients are built up on sides of pan; bread loaf is coated with flour. |
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Bread rises too high or pushes lid up. |
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Bread does not rise; loaf is short. |
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Bread has a crater in the top of the loaf once baked. |
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Crust color is too dark. |
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Bread loaf is lopsided. |
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Loaves made are different shapes. |
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Bottom of loaf is soggy. |
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Bread is hollow or holey inside. |
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Underbaked or sticky, doughy bread. |
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Bread mashes down when slicing. |
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Base of bread pan has darkened or is spotted. |
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*When using Canadian flour, use the reduced flour amount listed for Canadian bread flour. Do not use the American flour amount.
Oatmeal-Buttermilk
1.5-lb. Loaf
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil
3/4 cup regular oats (oldfashioned oats)
2 1/2 cups American bread flour OR 1 3/4 cups Canadian bread flour*
2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
2-lb. Loaf
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup butter or vegetable oil
1 cup regular oats (old-fashioned oats)
2 3/4 cups American bread flour OR 2 cups Canadian bread flour*
2 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
Maple Wheat
1.5-lb. Loaf
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil
1 cup whole-wheat flour
2 cups American bread flour OR 1 1/4 cups Canadian bread flour*
1 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
2-lb. Loaf
1 1/3 cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk
3 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
2 1/2 cups American bread flour OR 1 1/2 cups Canadian bread flour*
1 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
Italian Parmesan Bread
1.5-lb. Loaf
1 cup + 2 tablespoons water
1 1/8 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 1/2 cups American bread flour OR 2 1/4 cups Canadian bread flour*
1 teaspoon dried, crushed basil
1 teaspoon dried, crushed oregano
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
2-lb. Loaf
1 1/3 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup olive oil
4 1/2 cups American bread flour OR 3 cups Canadian bread flour*
1 1/2 teaspoons dried, crushed basil
1 1/2 teaspoons dried, crushed oregano
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
Light Rye
1.5-lb. Loaf
1 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil
2 teaspoons caraway seed
2 cups American bread flour OR 1 1/2 cups Canadian bread flour*
1 cup rye flour
1 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
2-lb. Loaf
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil
2 teaspoons caraway seed
3 cups American bread flour OR 2 cups Canadian bread flour*
1 1/2 cups rye flour
2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
Honey Granola
1.5-lb. Loaf
1 cup + 2 tablespoons water
1 1/8 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups American bread flour OR 1 cup Canadian bread flour*
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1 cup granola
1 1/4 teaspoons bread machine yeast
2-lb. Loaf
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil
2 1/2 cups American bread flour OR 2 cups Canadian bread flour*
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1 cup granola
1 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
(Cycle )
*When using Canadian flour, use the reduced flour amount listed for Canadian bread flour. Do not use the American flour amount.
French
1.5-lb. Loaf
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
3 1/2 cups American bread flour OR 2 1/4 cups Canadian bread flour*
1 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
2-lb. Loaf
1 1/4 cups + 1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
4 1/2 cups American bread flour OR 3 cups Canadian bread flour*
1 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
French Onion
1.5-lb. Loaf
1 cup water
1-ounce envelope dry onion soup mix
3 1/2 cups American bread flour OR 2 1/4 cups Canadian bread flour*
2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
2-lb. Loaf
1 1/2 cups water
1-ounce envelope dry onion soup mix
4 1/2 cups American bread flour OR 3 cups Canadian bread flour*
1 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
(Cycle )
Gluten-Free Sandwich Bread
1.5-lb. Loaf
1 1/2 cups warm milk (cow, rice, soy, or nut)
3/4 cup whole egg (must measure 3/4 cups)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cider vinegar or lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon xanthan gum
1 teaspoon guar gum
3/4 teaspoon lecithin granules (plain soy)
1 tablespoon potato flour
3 cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast Have all ingredients at room temperature.
Whisk together liquid ingredients until very smooth. Add liquid ingredients to bread pan. In separate bowl, whisk together dry ingredients, except yeast, until thoroughly blended. Pour the dry ingredients on top of the wet. Make a small well on the top middle of the dry ingredients and add the yeast.
Whole-Grain Bread
This gluten-free recipe is over 50% whole grain using the brown rice flour.
1.5-lb. Loaf
2 cups hot water (150°F)
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/4 cup canola oil
2 cups brown rice flour
1/2 cup tapioca flour
1/2 cup potato starch
1/2 cup garbanzo bean flour
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
4 1/2 teaspoons xanthan gum
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons nondairy dreamer
2 1/4 teaspoons yeast, active dry
In a bowl, whisk together the hot water, eggs, vinegar, and oil. Place the liquid ingredients in the bread pan. In a separate bowl, stir together rice flour, tapioca flour, potato starch, garbanzo bean flour, sea salt, xanthan gum, nondairy creamer, and sugar. Pour the dry ingredients on top of the liquid. Make a small well on the top middle of the dry ingredients and add the yeast.
Visit Bob's Red Mill online at www.bobsredmill.com for more bread machine recipes.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
This product is intended for household use only.
Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug (one wide blade) that reduces the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.
The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.
To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another highwattage appliance on the same circuit with your breadmaker.
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