Before Requesting Service; Problems And Solutions; Service Information - Toastmaster 1196 Use And Care Manual

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE

Problems and Solutions

The consistence of the dough can be checked while it is mixing after the first 5 minutes. Dough should
appear pliable and elastic. If too dry, add water one teaspoon at a time. If dough is too moist, add flour,
one tablespoon at a time.
PROBLEMS
Dough does not rise enough.
Bread flops over sides of pan.
Crust pale in color.
Bread does not keep well.
Free form loaves spread out or lose
shape instead of rise.
Bread falls during bake cycle.
Bread has coarse texture; crumbly
Bread has unusual aroma.
Sticky bread which slices unevenly.

Service information

Please refer to warranty statement to determine if in warranty service applies.
This appliance should be serviced by properly trained appliance repair technicians. Consult your local
phone directory yellow pages under "Appliances – Household – Small – Service and Repair" for your
nearest Toastmaster authorized service center or call 1-800-947-3744.
If an authorized service center is not available locally, your appliance may be returned postage prepaid
to our National Service Center at the address shown on the back of this book.
Products must be adequately protected to avoid shipping damage for repair or replacement at our
option. We suggest you surround your appliance with three inches of protective padding. Please include
a note explaining the problem you have experienced — it helps us to properly service your product and
speed its return to you. Product must be returned postage prepaid and we recommend insuring your
package.
SOLUTIONS
• Liquids are too hot (above 105° F/30~40°C)
• Inactive yeast; or not enough yeast
• Ingredients are too cold
• Too much salt
• Too much dough
• Bread has over risen (reduce amount of yeast slightly)
• Too much sugar
• Not enough sugar
• Bread lasts up to 3 days if stored at room temperature
• Dough too soft. Too much liquid
• Bread over risen (reduce amount of yeast and/or liquid
slightly)
• Bread has over risen (reduce amount of yeast and/or
liquid slightly)
• Stale ingredients used
• Too much yeast
• Always use a serrated bread knife
• Allow bread to cool longer before slicing
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