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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock and/or injury to persons including the following:
Read all instructions before using.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Always use potholders or oven mitts to handle hot bread pan or hot
bread.
Do not put hand inside oven chamber after bread pan is removed. Heating unit will still be hot.
To protect against electrical shock, do not place cord, plug or appliance in water or other liquid.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before
cleaning appliance.
Avoid contacting moving parts.
Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any
manner. Return appliance to The West Bend Company for examination, repair or adjustment.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by The West Bend Company may result in fire, electrical shock or
personal injury.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
Do not place appliance on or near a hot gas or electrical burner, or in a heated oven.
Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
To disconnect power, press stop button to turn control off then remove plug from wall outlet. Never pull on the cord.
Extreme caution must be used when moving appliance during operation.
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becomes necessary, return your bread maker to The West Bend Company. 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 -
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 countertop or tabletop,
where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally. To prevent electric 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 underside of bread maker).
Important Safety Instructions -
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® Bread & Dough Maker was designed for use with 120 volt, 60 Hz
electrical service ONLY. Use of your bread & 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/OR WARNINGS IN THIS CARE/USE INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON PROTECTING ELECTRONIC CONTROL -
maker's electronic control against possible damage caused by surges in electrical power line, we recommend using a surge
protector device, available in the electronics department of most discount/hardware stores. Simply plug surge protector into
electrical outlet, then plug bread maker cord into receptacle of surge protector.
HELPFUL HINTS FOR SUCCESSFUL BREAD BAKING -
Bend Bread Dough Maker, please take a few minutes to review the following tips and read the basic instructions in the
WEST BEND BREAD & DOUGH MAKER
Your bread maker needs no special care other than cleaning. If servicing
CAUTION: Your bread maker has a short cord as a safety precaution to prevent personal
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety
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Page 1: Important Safeguards
Never use with an extension cord unless plug can be fully inserted. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature. Your West Bend® Bread & Dough Maker was designed for use with 120 volt, 60 Hz electrical service ONLY. - Page 2 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. Make sure knead bar is IMPORTANT TIPS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN MAKING BREAD ARE: - in pan before adding ingredients.
- Page 3 When done, 0:00 will appear in display and audible alert will sound. Turn bread maker off by holding START/STOP button down until red ON light goes out, about 3 seconds. Unlock pan using hot pads or oven mitt and shake bread out of pan.
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Page 4: Know Your Ingredients
Although bread making seems very basic, it is a science and the proportions of KNOW YOUR INGREDIENTS - ingredients are critical. Read the following information to better understand the importance each ingredient plays in the bread making process. Also, always make sure your ingredients are fresh. FLOUR is the main ingredient used in making bread and provides structure as well as food for the yeast. - Page 5 BUTTER, MARGARINE and OTHER FATS AND OILS serve several purposes in bread making as they tenderize the bread, add flavor and richness and contribute to the storage life of bread by retaining moisture. An excess of fat, however, can inhibit rising, so measure accurately. Butter, margarine and solid shortening are interchangeable in the recipes.
- Page 6 the bread maker. Remember, the bread maker is not human and cannot adjust for mismeasured ingredients, ONLY YOU CAN MAKE SURE THE INGREDIENTS ARE MEASURED ACCURATELY. Follow these VERY IMPORTANT tips when measuring ingredients: Read through the recipe and organize the ingredients you will need in the order they are added to the bread pan.
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Page 7: High Altitude Adjustment
ADAPTING YOUR FAVORITE BREAD /DOUGH RECIPES After preparing a few of the recipes in this book, you may wish to adapt some of your favorite conventional bread recipes to the bread maker. Some experimentation will be required and you will need to check the dough during the knead cycle for any minor adjustment that may be necessary. -
Page 8: Lock Button
BECOME 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 “brain” 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 9: Timer Buttons
TIMER BUTTONS The TIMER buttons let you program the bread maker to start at a later time, which is especially convenient if you wish to wake up to a fresh loaf of bread in the morning or come home to a fresh loaf for dinner. The timer can be programmed to delay the start of the bread maker for up to 13 hours. - Page 10 HOW TO USE—BASIC STEPS IN MAKING BREAD 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 the shaft and the shaft area is clean.
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Page 11: How To Use Dough Setting
cover and add the ingredients to the dough as it is being kneaded. DO NOT STOP THE BREAD MAKER TO ADD INGREDIENTS. The added ingredients will be mixed in during the remainder of the knead cycle. CAUTION: To avoid burn injury, do not touch cover, glass window, vent or side walls of bread maker during the bake cycle as these surfaces are hot. -
Page 12: Slicing Bread
contain non-perishable ingredients that will not spoil when left at room temperature for several hours before the dough making process begins. NEVER USE PERISHABLE INGREDIENTS (milk, eggs, cheese, yogurt, etc.) WITH THE DELAY START TIMER AS THESE INGREDIENTS CAN SPOIL WHEN HELD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE SEVERAL HOURS BEFORE THE BREAD MAKER TURNS ON. - Page 13 CAUTION: To prevent the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse bread maker base, its cord or plug in water or other liquid. 3. Wipe inside chamber and outside surfaces of bread maker with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth if necessary. Cover can be removed for cleaning.
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Page 14: Troubleshooting
RISE (3) The dough then goes into the final rise to achieve its maximum height. Again, you may hear faint clicking sounds during the rise as gentle heat is provided to keep the chamber warm. BAKE The bread is then baked for the specified time depending on the Bread Color selection made: Light, Medium, Dark. - Page 15 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (continued) 6. Loaf of bread is burned Bread maker malfunctioning See Warranty section for service. 7. Crust too thick Bread baked too long. Use lighter crust color setting to shorten bake time. 8. Knead bar cannot You must add water to bread Follow cleaning instructions after use.
- Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (continued) 12. Bread doesn’t slice Sliced while too hot. Allow bread to cool on rack at least 15 to well, very sticky. 30 minutes before slicing to release steam. Not using proper knife. Use a good bread knife or electric knife.
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Page 17: Nutritional Information
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION Nutritional information is based on a ½-inch thick slice of bread from a 1½ pound loaf. The following nutritional information was calculated using butter and whole milk when called for in the recipes. For less calories and total fat, you may substitute margarine for butter and low-fat milk for whole milk. - Page 18 FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR RECIPES ON THIS PAGE Bread Select Setting To Use: Basic or Basic Rapid Add liquid ingredients to pan. Add dry ingredients, except yeast, to pan. Tap pan to settle dry ingredients, then level ingredients, pushing some of the mixture into the corners.
- Page 19 FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE RECIPE BELOW Bread Select Setting To Use: Basic or Basic Rapid 1. Add liquid ingredients to pan. 2. Add dry ingredients, except yeast, to pan. Tap pan to settle dry ingredients, then level ingredients, pushing some of the mixture into the corners.
- Page 20 FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR BOTH RECIPES BELOW Bead Select Setting To Use: Sweet 1. Add liquid ingredients to pan. 2. Add dry ingredients, except yeast, to pan. Tap Pan to settle dry ingredients, then then level ingredients, pushing some of the mixture into the corners.
- Page 21 100% WHOLE WHEAT BREAD 1 Pound Loaf** INGREDIENTS 1½ Pound Loaf 6 ounces(¾cup) Water, 80ºF 9 ounces(1cup + 2 Tbsp) 2 teaspoons Molasses 1 tablespoon 2 teaspoons Honey 1 tablespoon 2⅓ cups Whole Wheat Flour 3½ cups 1 tablespoon Dry Milk 1½...
- Page 22 FOR CRESCENT ROLLS: Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a circle ¼-inch thick. Cut each circle into 6 pie shaped wedges. Roll each wedge from wide end to narrow tip. Curve ends to form crescent. Place on greased cookie sheets, about 1 inch apart. Cover and let rise until double in size. Makes 2 dozen. FOR CLOVERLEAF ROLLS: Divide dough into 54 equal sized pieces.
- Page 23 Bread Maker. If you think the Bread Maker has failed or requires service within the warranty period, you may call The West Bend Company (262) 334-6949, or if you choose, carefully package and return the Bread Maker prepaid and insured with a...
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