Oster Bread Maker User Manual

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2 lb. EXPRESSBAKE™ Breadmaker

User Manual & Bread Recipes

Important Safeguards

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:

1 Read all instructions, product labels and warnings before using the

breadmaker.

2 Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use oven mitts when handling hot

materials, and allow metal parts to cool before cleaning. Allow the breadmaker to cool thoroughly before putting in or taking off parts.

3 When unit is not in use and before cleaning, unplug the breadmaker from

wall outlet.

4 To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the appliance

or plugs in water or other liquids.

5 Close supervision is always necessary when this or any appliance is used

by or near children, or incapacitated persons.

6 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not plug in cord

where people may walk or trip on it.

7 Do not operate this or any appliance with a frayed or damaged cord, or

plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or has been damaged in any manner. Take appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

8 Do not let the cord dangle over the edge of a table or counter or touch

hot surfaces. Do not place on an unsteady or cloth-covered surface.

9 Avoid contact with moving parts. 10 Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer; they may

cause fire, electric shock or injury.

11 Do not use outdoors or for commercial purposes. 12 Do not place the appliance near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a

heated oven.

13 Do not use appliances for other than intended purpose. 14 To unplug, press and hold the “STOP” button for 2–3 seconds (until “Beep”

is heard), grip plug and pull from wall outlet. Never pull on the cord.

15 Use of extension cords: A short power supply cord has been provided to

reduce the risk of injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords are available from hardware stores and may be used with care. The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter or tabletop where it can be pulled by children or tripped over accidentally. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be grounding-type 3-wire cord.

16 Electrical Power: If electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances,

your breadmaker may not operate properly. The breadmaker should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other operating appliances.

This unit is intended for household use only.

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Contents

Chapter 1: Getting Started ....................

Chapter 2: Let’s

Chapter 3: Overview of %readmaker features .....

Chapter 4: Setting:

In Under 1 ........

Chapter 5: Using the Delay Timer ..............

Tips and

Measurement Equivalency Chart ...............

Taking Care of Your

Troubleshooting. ............................

Recipes ...................................

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Machine. ............

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Sweet ............................... 45

Setting (58 Minutes) ......

Setting (80 Minutes) ...... 52

Whole Wheat

Doug h/Pasta.

(Jams and Marmalades) ............

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Index .....................................

Recipe Index. ..............................

Warranty

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Getting Started

Place the breadmaker on a counter where the plug will reach an outlet. DO NOT yet plug the machine into the wall outlet. You will be shown later when to do this.

Make sure you can open the breadmaker top without hitting the top of kitchen cabinets.

Open the lid and remove the baking pan. To do this, simply grasp the handle of the pan and pull straight up. Use a gentle, non-abrasive soap and wash, rinse, and dry the pan thoroughly.

Attach the kneading blade to the baking pan, as shown. You will find the kneading blade in a small plastic wrap attached to the power cord.

Set the pan aside. Do not yet place the pan into the breadmaker.

You’re ready to start!

Let’s Bake Bread

The simplest way to learn how to bake bread is to follow a basic recipe. The following recipe is easy and the bread is delicious.

Before you begin

• Make sure you have the following measuring equipment:

—Liquid measuring cup —Dry measuring cups —Measuring spoons

• You will need the following ingredients: —Water

—Butter/Margarine —Salt —Bread flour (be sure to buy

bread flour, preferably for

breadmakers) —Dry milk —Sugar —Active, fast rising yeast

Measuring THE most important secret of making bread.

Exact measurements. That’s the key to successfully baking bread. Exact measurements.

With wet ingredients, use ONLY

measuring cups with the cups/ ounces marked clearly on the side. After filling the measuring cup, place it on a flat surface and view it at eye level to make sure the amount of liquid is exact. Then, double check.

With dry ingredients, always

“level off” the measurement with the back of a knife or a spatula to make sure the measurement is exact. Another helpful tip is to never use the cup to scoop the ingredients (for example, flour). By scooping, you could add up to one tablespoon of extra ingredients. Fill the measuring cup with a spoon before leveling off.

The SECOND most important secret of making bread.

Put the ingredients into the breadmaker in the EXACT order given in the recipe. This means: —FIRST, liquid ingredients —SECOND, dry ingredients —LAST, yeast Also, make sure ALL ingredients are at room temperature, (between 77°–85° F) unless otherwise noted in the recipe .

Temperatures too cool or too high can affect the way the bread rises and bakes. Last, it’s a good idea to start with all new, fresh ingredients (especially fresh flour and yeast).

Now, let’s try a simple (but really good) recipe.

Carefully measure 1 and 1/3 cups water. Remember, use water that is room temperature. DO NOT use very hot or very cold water. It’s a good idea to view the measuring cup at eye level to make sure you have measured exactly 1 and 1/3 cups.

Pour the water into the bread pan.

Carefully measure 4 teaspoons of butter or margarine that is at room temperature. Add this to the bread pan.

1 + 1/3 cups water 4 teaspoons softened

butter or margarine 4 cups bread flour 2 tablespoons sugar 4 teaspoons dry milk

2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons active dry

yeast

Traditional White Bread 2 lb. loaf

This takes care of all of the liquid ingredients for the recipe. Next come the dry ingredients.

Measure 4 cups of bread flour. Make sure not to “overpack” the flour into the cup. To avoid over packing, a good trick is to fill the measuring cup to overflowing, then tap the side of the cup with a knife or spatula to remove air pockets. Level off the measuring cup with the knife or spatula. Pour the flour into the bread pan.

Measure 2 tablespoons of sugar. Again, make sure to level off the tablespoons for an exact measurement. Add the sugar into the bread pan.

Measure 4 teaspoons of dry milk. Level off the teaspoons of dry milk like all of the rest of the dry ingredients. Add the dry milk to the bread pan.

Measure 2 teaspoons of salt. It is especially important to measure the salt precisely because too much salt, even a little, can affect the rising of the dough. Add the salt to the bread pan.

Before adding the yeast, use your finger to form a well (hole) in the flour where you will pour the yeast. Yeast must NEVER come into contact with a liquid when you are adding ingredients.

Measure (again, leveling off) 2 teaspoons of yeast and carefully pour it into the well you made in the flour.

Carefully snap the baking pan into the breadmaker.

Close the lid of the bread machine and plug the power cord into the wall outlet.

The following things will happen. The machine will “beep,” and the lights of the display will turn on. The time setting will say “3:00” hours.

Repeatedly press the “Crust Color” button to select the kind of crust you want. For this recipe we recommend “Medium.”

Depending on the crust color you select, the arrow will be pointing to either light, medium or dark. As you press crust color, the display will temporarily read:

Light: 1L Medium: 1P Dark: 1H

Press the “Crust Color” button until “IP” (medium) temporarily appears in the display window.

Press the “Start/Stop” button and your machine will start making bread. You will hear the breadmaker begin to mix the ingredients.

Important: Do NOT press the “Start/Stop” button while the breadmaker is making bread. If you do, the machine will turn off and you will need to start over again, from scratch.

Important: You should not raise the lid for this recipe. (For other recipes you try later, you will need to raise the lid to add nuts, fruits, or other ingredients.)

Caution: The breadmaker is very hot. Do not handle the machine while its operating. Do NOT lift the lid while the breadmaker is baking bread.

Bread Machine Stages

It’s fun to watch your bread being made through the viewing window. For the basic cycle, you can expect the following things to happen as the timer counts down to zero.

To begin: The dough is kneaded for the first time.

(10 minutes) At 2:50: The dough begins to rise. (20 minutes) At 2:30: The dough is kneaded for the second time.

(15 minutes) At 2:15: The dough continues to rise. (20 minutes) At 1:55: The dough is “punched down.” (30 seconds) At 1:55: The dough rises for the final time. (55 minutes) At 1:00: The bread begins to bake. (60 minutes) At 0:00: The bread is finished.

After the bread is baked

Caution: Do not put your face near the lid when you open the breadmaker. Hot steam may escape that could burn you.

Important: The breadmaker has an automatic “keep warm” setting that will keep your bread warm for up to one hour. We recommend however to remove the bread from the breadmaker right away to preserve its freshness.

Use pot holders or oven mitts to carefully lift the pan by its handle from the breadmaker.

Turn the pan upside down onto a cooling rack and gently shake it until the bread comes out. If it sticks, take a rubber spatula (metal can damage the pan’s surface) and carefully go around the sides of the loaf until the bread comes out.

If the kneading blade comes out with the bread, use a plastic utensil to remove it from the loaf. Remember, it will be hot!

Allow the bread to cool for 15 minutes before slicing and enjoying it.

Important: If you wish to make another loaf of bread right away, please allow the breadmaker to cool down for 10 to 15 minutes with the cover open and the pan removed.

Overview of Breadmaker Features

1 2

1 Select

Press this button to select the kind bread you want

to make.

Each time you press the button you hear a beep,

and a red light wilt appear next to the setting you chose.

The display shows a number for each setting.

for example,

(for more information about each setting,

please see Settings” on page

is 1. is 2. Sweet is 3. etc.

2 Crust Color button

The Crust Color button allows you to choose how light or dark to make the crust of the bread. Each time you press the Crust Color button the display will change as follows:

L-Light= L P-Medium= P H-Dark= H In addition, the display will

show the cycle number before the crust color setting. For example: the Basic with a Medium crust reads, “1P.” Or the Whole Wheat bread setting with a dark crust reads “2H.”

3 Display

The Display shows the following settings:

• The number of the bread setting cycle

• The crust color setting

• The time remaining while your bread is kneading and baking

Once you press the “Start/Stop” button the display will show the remaining time until your bread is baked. When the display reads “0:00” the bread is baked.

4 Timer Set buttons

Press these buttons to delay the time for your breadmaker to start. For example, you can time your bread to be ready for dinner, or to bake while you are sleeping. (To learn how to use this feature, please see “Chapter 5: Using the Delay Timer” on page 23.)

5 Start/Stop button

Press this button to start and stop your breadmaker.

Important: Do not press “Stop” when making bread because this will cancel the entire cycle and you will need to start from scratch.

Breadmaker Settings

Your breadmaker can bake almost any kind of bread. We provide recipes that clearly show you which setting you should use.

1. Basic (Time: 3 hours)

2. Whole Wheat (Time: 3 hours, 40 minutes)

3. French (Time: 3 hours, 50 minutes)

4. Sweet (Time: 2 hours, 50 minutes)

5. EXPRESSBAKE™ (Time: 58 minutes)

6. EXPRESSBAKE™ (Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes)

7. Dough (Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes)

8. Bake (Time: 1 hour)

1 Basic

This setting is probably used more than any other because it gives you the best results with just about any recipe.

2 Whole Wheat

The whole wheat setting offers a longer rise time for breads that contain more than 50% whole wheat flour.

3 French

Use this setting for making French breads. French bread takes longer to knead, rise, and bake, providing a heartier crust.

4 Sweet

The sweet setting is for baking breads with high amounts of sugar, fats, and proteins, all of which tend to increase browning.

5 EXPRESSBAKE™ (58 minutes)

Use this setting to for baking bread in under one hour. (please see page 16).

6 EXPRESSBAKE™ (80 minutes)

Use this setting to quickly bake larger loaves of bread (please see page 16).

7 Dough

This setting lets you prepare dough for rolls, specialty breads, pizza, etc. which you shape by hand, allow to rise, then bake in a conventional oven.

8 Bake

This setting is for making dough or jams.

Setting:

Making Bread In Under 1

Your breadmaker can bake great bread in under 1 hour.

This is called the

setting loaves are a little different from loaves baked on

settings. Try all the different settings

to see which of them you prefer.

There are two

! One setting can bake

bread in 58 minutes.

The bread is a little

more dense in texture

with this setting.

setting.

settings:

1 6

The other setting is for

baking loaves in 1 hour

20 minutes. The loaves

baked with this setting

are a little taller and

more airy than the

58 minute breads.

There are a few things

you should know about the

settings that are

different than the other settings.

setting breads tend to have a darker,

thicker crust than other kinds of bread. Sometimes there

wilt be a crack in the top of the crust. This is because

baking is done at higher temperatures. They also tend

to be shorter, denser loaves.

-You CANNOT use the Delay Timer for the

settings. This would coot the liquid ingredients and affect

the way that the bread rises.

-You CANNOT use the “Crust Color” buttons for

setting breads.

DO NOT open the cover white making

setting breads.

If the loaf is hard to remove from the pan, sit for about

5 minutes to coot. Gently shake the bread out of the pan

and wait for 15 minutes before slicing.

If you wish to bake another Loaf of bread, you must let

the breadmaker coot for 20 minutes with the cover open.

—If you wish to bake another loaf of bread, you must let the

breadmaker cool for 20 minutes with the cover open.

—YOU CAN use standard bread mixes for EXPRESSBAKE™

setting breads, but the results may not be as good as the results when using your Oster®Breadmaker recipes within this book.

EXPRESSBAKE™ Setting Tips and Hints

Yeast

Always use a fast rising yeast like Red Star®Quick•Rise

™

yeast. DO NOT use active dry yeast for EXPRESSBAKE™ settings because the loaves will be much shorter when baked.

Liquids

Always use hot water in the range of 115°–125° F. You must use a cooking thermometer to gauge the temperature; hotter water can kill the yeast while cooler water may not activate it.

Salt

As a rule, you should use LESS salt for EXPRESSBAKE™ setting breads. Less salt provides you with a higher loaf. Make sure to follow your Oster® Breadmaker recipe suggestions for best results.

Other Ingredients

Make sure all other ingredients (like flour, sugar, dry milk, butter, etc.) are at room temperature.

Always use bread flour for the EXPRESSBAKE™ settings.

Things You May Need to Buy

—You should only use “Bread

Machine” flour for the EXPRESSBAKE™ setting recipes.

—You may need a cooking

thermometer to measure the temperature of the water you use in these recipes. You should only use hot water (between 115° and 125° F) for EXPRESSBAKE™ setting recipes.

Although baking EXPRESSBAKE™ setting breads is a little different, the results and convenience are well worth it.

The following recipe is a great one to try for your first EXPRESSBAKE™ setting loaf.

Carefully measure 1 cup and 2 tablespoons (9 ounces total) of hot water. Remember, it’s a good idea to place the measuring cup at eye level to make sure you have measured exactly 1 cup and 2 tablespoons (9 ounces total).

1 cup and 2 tablespoons (9 ounces total) of hot water (115°–125° F)

2 tablespoons oil (room temperature)

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon salt 3 cups “Bread Machine”

flour 4

teaspoons “Red Star

Quick•Rise™” yeast

lb. Traditional

White Bread

Use a cooking thermometer to make sure the temperature of the water is between 115°–125° F. When the water is at the proper temperature, pour into the baking pan.

Carefully measure and add 2 tablespoons oil that is at room temperature.

Carefully measure and add the salt, sugar, and dry milk to the baking pan.

Measure and add exactly 3 cups of bread flour to the baking pan. Remember to level off the bread flour for an exact measurement.

Before adding the yeast, use your finger to form a well (hole) in the flour where you will pour the yeast. Yeast must NEVER come into contact with a liquid when you are adding ingredients.

Measure (again leveling off) 4

teaspoons of “Red Star

Quick•Rise™” yeast and carefully pour into the well you made in the flour.

Carefully snap the baking pan into the breadmaker.

Repeatedly press the

Select button until the

red light appears next

to the

setting (58 min).

Press the “Start/Stop” button and your machine will start

making bread.

Caution: Do NOT raise the lid when using the

setting. Doing so can affect the rising

of the dough. The breadmaker is very hot, right from the

beginning of the cycle. Do not handle the machine while

its operating.

Important: Do NOT press the “Start/Stop” button

white the breadmaker is making bread. If you do,

the machine will turn off and you will need to start

over again, from scratch.

After the Setting Bread Is Baked

Caution: Do not put your face near the lid when

you open the breadmaker. Hot steam may escape

that could burn you.

Important: The breadmaker has an automatic

i i

“keep warm” setting that will keep your bread warm

for up to 1 hour.

the bread from the machine right away to preserve

its freshness.

we recommend removing

Use pot holders or oven mitts to carefully lift the pan by its handle from the breadmaker.

Tur n the pan upside down onto a cooling rack and gently shake it until the bread comes out. If it sticks, take a rubber spatula, (metal can damage the pan’s surface), and carefully go around the sides of the loaf until the bread comes out.

If the kneading blade comes out with the bread, use a plastic utensil to remove it from the loaf. Remember, it will be hot!

Allow the bread to cool on the rack for 15 minutes before slicing and enjoying it.

If you wish to make another loaf of bread right away, please allow the breadmaker to cool down for 10 to 15 minutes with the cover open and the pan removed.

You can delay the time your breadmaker starts to have fresh bread ready when you get up in the morning or when you come from work.

We recommend that before you use the Delay Timer, you try out a few recipes. Use recipes that have produced good results for you in the past.

Important: You cannot use the Delay Timer for EXPRESSBAKE™ settings. Before using the Delay Timer:

1 Add all of the ingredients of the recipe. 2 Select the correct setting for the kind of bread you

are making (French, Sweet, etc.).

3 Select the crust color.

Caution: Do not use recipes with ingredients that can spoil like eggs or milk.

Using the Delay Timer

To Use the Delay Timer:

flgure out how many hours and minutes there are

between now and when you want final, baked bread. For example, if it is 8:00 AM and you want bread ready

for dinner at

Use the “Timer Up” button to advance the time In 10 minute

increments. in our example, you will do this until the timer

reads use the “Timer Down” button to decrease the time.

advance the time quickly. simply press and hold down the “Timer Up/Down” buttons.)

important: if you make a mistake or wish over, press and hold down the “Start/Stop” button until you

hear a beep. The display will’show the original setting

PM, that is 10 hours.

if necessary,

and cycle time. The Delay Timer is canceled and you can start again.

When the Delay Timer is set where you want it, make sure to press the “Start/Stop” button. The colon

‘flash and your bread will be ready when you planned.

important: When using the Delay Timer during times of

hot weather, you may wish to reduce the liquid in your

recipe by 1 or 2 tablespoons. This is to prevent the dough from rising too much. You may also reduce the

salt by of sugar you use by

or teaspoons and try cutting the amount

teaspoon at a time.

will

Experienced cooks consider breadmaking to be as much of an art as a science. Keep in mind that some recipes may require a little experimentation before they are exactly the way you want them. Just don’t give up.

Still, there are special hints to ensuring quality bread almost every time.

Use Exact Measurements

We’ve already mentioned how important it is to use exact measurements when baking bread, but it should be said again. Level off all dry ingredients and make sure that all liquid ingredients are measured in a glass cup with the markings clearly labeled on the side.

Use Fresh Ingredients

You should always use fresh ingredients. The reasons are:

• Flour. If you have stored your flour for a long time, it may have become wet from absorbing moisture, or dry,

Tips and Hints

depending on the area of the country in which you live. We recommend using fresh bread flour.

• Yeast. Fresh yeast is probably the most important ingredient in baking bread. If the yeast is not fresh, your bread may not rise. It is better to buy new yeast than to take a chance on yeast that has been stored for a long time.

You can test the freshness of your yeast. Simply fill a cup

with warm water, then add and stir in 2 teaspoons of sugar.

Sprinkle a few teaspoons of yeast on the surface of the

water and wait. After 15 minutes, the yeast should foam and there should be distinct odor. If neither reaction happens, the yeast is old and should be thrown away.

Add Ingredients in Order

Read all recipes from top to bottom, and remember: —FIRST, liquid ingredients —SECOND, dry ingredients —LAST, yeast

Check the Doughball

This is a secret well known by people who make bread the old fashioned way. While hand kneading the mixture, they adjust the consistency of the dough by adding a little flour or a little water until the doughball is just right.

Although the breadmaker kneads the dough for you, this secret is still true. Here’s what you should do.

If the doughball is too wet

During the second kneading cycle, check the consistency of the doughball. If the doughball appears sticky or wet, like pancake batter, sprinkle in flour, a tablespoon at a time, until the doughball appears smooth, round, and dry and circles nicely in the pan.

If the doughball is too dry

If the doughball appears flaky, or you hear your breadmaker begin to make “knocking” sounds, the dough ball is too dry. To correct this problem, simply sprinkle in water, a teaspoon at a time, until the doughball appears smooth, round and dry, and circles nicely in the pan. Be careful not to add too much water.

For Baking at High Altitudes

If you live above 3000 feet, you probably already know how to adjust other recipes like cakes and muffins. Higher altitudes tend to:

• make dough rise faster

• make flour drier

To compensate for high altitude baking, We recommend the following:

If the dough is too dry

• increase the amount of water to the recipe, sometimes as much as 2–4 tablespoons per cup.

If the bread rises too high

• reduce the amount of yeast. For each teaspoon of yeast, try reducing the yeast by 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon.

• reduce the amount of sugar. For each tablespoon of sugar, reduce the amount by 1 to 2 teaspoons.

Getting StartedMeasurement Equivalency Chart

The following chart will help you convert measurements used in the recipes.

For example: 1/2 tablespoon = 1 + 1/2 teaspoons

Fluid Ounce(s) Cup(s) Tablespoon(s) Teaspoon(s)

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 and 1/2

Taking Care of Your Bread Machine

Caution: Do not put the breadmaker in water or in a dishwasher. Do not use benzene, scrubbing brushes, or chemical cleaners as these will damage the machine.

Use only a mild, non-abrasive cleaner to clean the breadmaker.

General cleaning

1 Remove all bread crumbs by wiping them away with a

slightly damp cloth.

2 DO NOT bend the heating

element which is located on the inside of the breadmaker.

Cleaning the baking pan and kneading blade

1 Wipe the baking pan and kneading blade with a damp

cloth and dry completely.

2 DO NOT wash the pan or parts in the dishwasher. This will

damage the finish of the pan and the other parts.

Caring for your breadmaker

1 Keep your breadmaker clean at all times.

Caution: Do not use metal utensils with the breadmaker. This will damage the non-stick pan and other parts.

2 Don’t worry if the color of the bread pan changes over

time. The color change is a result of steam and other moisture and does not affect the machine’s performance.

3 If you have trouble removing the kneading blade, place

warm water in the bread pan for 10–15 minutes and this will loosen the blade.

Storing your breadmaker

1 Make sure the machine is clean and dry before storing. 2 Store the breadmaker with the lid closed. 3 Do not place heavy objects on the lid. 4 Remove the kneading blade and place inside the bread

pan.

Getting StartedGetting Started

If you experience difficulties when operating the breadmaker, review the troubleshooting information in this section to find a solution. If you are unable to find a solution, please call our Consumer Relations Department at 1(800)526-2832.

If you have a power outage

If the power goes out while you are using your breadmaker, the display will go blank.

• If the breadmaker is kneading the bread, you can restart the machine and continue.

• If the machine is baking bread, either finish baking the bread in an oven or start from scratch with a new loaf.

When the power comes back on, you should do the following:

1 Hold down the “Start/Stop” button for at least 3 seconds. If

the display does not return to the time setting before the outage, unplug the breadmaker and then plug it back in.

2 If the machine still does not start, hold down the

“Start/Stop” button a second time for 3 seconds. Continue to unplug and replug the machine and hold down the “Start/Stop” button until the display returns to the cycle time before the power outage.

Troubleshooting

Understanding Display Information

Your Oster®Breadmaker is designed to give you information on temperature problems that may occur. The following chart shows you how to correct problems that may occur from time to time.

Plug in the breadmaker. There is no problem. This just

means the baking cycle is over and the breadmaker is keeping your bread warm. Press the “Start/Stop” button to turn off the “keep warm” feature.

This just means that the breadmaker must cool before you bake another loaf. Press the “Start/Stop” button. Open the top of the breadmaker, remove the bread pan and let the breadmaker cool about 15 minutes before baking another loaf.

This means that the room temperature is too low (59° F or less). Press the “Start/Stop” button. Place the breadmaker in a warm room and allow it to warm up.

This means that the room temperature is too high to bake bread (86° F or more). Press the “Start/Stop” button to remove the display. Place the breadmaker in a cool location before using it.

The display does not light up. 0:00 (“:” flashes)

H:HH (machine beeps)

L:LL (machine beeps)

E:EE (machine beeps)

Display Problem What to Do

Troubleshooting Breadmaker Problems

If the breadmaker does not function as you think it should, review the chart below for some possible solutions.

Troubleshooting Baking Problems

If your bread does not turn out the way you expected or has some characteristic you don’t care for, review the chart below for some possible solutions.

There are several possible solutions. The bread may have been left in the bread pan too long after baking. Remove the bread from the pan sooner and allow it to cool. Try using more flour (a teaspoon at a time), or less yeast (1/4 teaspoon at a time), or less water or liquid (a teaspoon at a time). This could also be the result of forgetting to add salt to the recipe.

The sides of the bread collapse and the bottom of the bread is damp.

Baking Problem Solution

Ingredients have spilled out of the bread pan and into the machine itself. Stop the breadmaker and allow it to cool off. Clean the breadmaker before using it again. Please see “Taking Care of Your Bread Machine” on page 30.

Make sure the baking pan and kneading blade are properly installed in the machine.

You see smoke or smell a burning odor from the back of the machine.

The dough does not mix.

Breadmaker Problem Solution

Try using less flour (a teaspoon at a time), or more yeast (1/4 teaspoon at a time). This could also be the result of using old flour or the wrong type of flour for the recipe.

Try using more flour (a teaspoon more at a time), or less water or liquid (a teaspoon less at a time). Do not lift the lid too often during baking.

This is usually the result of forgetting to add salt to the recipe.

Try using less yeast (1/4 teaspoon less at a time). This could also be the result of forgetting to add salt to the recipe or forgetting to put the kneading blade into the baking pan.

There are several possible solutions. Try using less flour (a teaspoon less at a time), more yeast (1/4 teaspoon more at a time), or less water (a teaspoon less at a time). This could also be the result of:

• forgetting to add salt to the recipe,

• using old flour or the wrong kind of flour for the recipe,

• using old yeast,

• or not using hot water (except for the EXPRESSBAKE™ cycles).

The bread has a heavy, thick texture.

The bread is not baked completely in the center.

The bread has a coarse or holey texture.

The bread rose too much.

The bread did not rise enough.

Baking Problem, continued Solution

This is usually a result of using too much flour or not enough water. Try using less flour (a teaspoon less at a time), or try using more yeast (1/4 teaspoon less at a time).

This is usually the result of adding too much sugar to the recipe. Try using less sugar (1 Tbsp. at a time). You can also try selecting a lighter crust color selection.

This is usually the result of repeatedly lifting the lid of the bread machine or leaving the lid open while the bread is baking. Be sure the lid is shut while the breadmaker is in operation.

The bread has a floured top.

The bread is too brown.

The bread is not brown enough.

Baking Problem, continued Solution

Recipes

Basic Setting Recipes

Basic for the basic cycle you can expect the foliowing things to happen as the timer counts down to zero.

At 3:00 The dough is kneaded for the first time.

At 250 The dough begins to rise. (20 minutes)

At 2:30 The dough is kneaded for the second time. At

At 1:00 The bread begins to bake. (60 minutes)

Bead

Machine Stages

2:15

The dough continues to rise.

1:55

The dough is “punched down:’

1:55

The dough rises for the final time.

0:OO

The bread is finished.

(20

minutes)

(30

seconds)

(55

(10

minutes)

(15

minutes)

Traditional White Bread

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1.5 pound loaf

cup water

2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 and 112 teaspoons salt 3 cups bread flour 2 tablespoons dry 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Measure and add liquid ingredients to the bread pan.

2) Measure and add dry ingredients (except yeast) to the bread pan.

3) Use your finger to form a well (hole) in the flour where you will pour the

yeast. Yeast must NEVER come into contact with a liquid when you are adding ingredients. Measure the yeast and carefully pour it into the well.

4) Snap the baking pan into the breadmoker and close the lid.

5) Press “Select” button to choose the basic setting.

6) Press the “Crust Color” button to choose Light. medium or dark crust.

7) Press the ‘“Start/Stop” button.

millc

2 pound Loaf

1 and 3/8 cups water 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 and

314

teaspoons salt 4 cups bread flour 2 tablespoons dry milk 2 tablespoons sugar 2 and l/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

Country White Bread (no Delay Timer)

1 cup warm milk (llO”-115°F) 1 and

112

tablespoons butter or margarine 1 large egg 1 and l/2 teaspoons salt 4 cups bread flour 1 and 112 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons active dry yeast

1) Measure and add liquid ingredients to the bread pan.

2) Measure and add dry ingredients (except yeast) to the bread pan.

3) Use your finger to form a well (hole) in the flour where you

yeast. Yeast must NEVER come into contact with a liquid when you are adding ingredients. Measure the yeast and carefully pour it into the well.

4) Snap the baking pan into the breadmaker and close the lid.

5) Press

“Select”

button to choose the 6asic setting.

6) Press the “Crust Color” button to choose light. medium or dark

7) Press the “Start/Stop” button.

will

pour the

Crust.

I Potato Bread

and 3/8 cups water 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 and

114

teaspoons salt 4 cups bread flour 2 tablespoons sugar

l/4 cup instant potato flakes

2 tablespoons dry milk 1 and

314

teaspoons active dry yeast

1) Measure and add liquid ingredients to the bread pan.

2) Measure and add dry ingredients (except yeast) to the bread pan.

3) Use your finger to form a welt (hole) in the flour where you wilt pour the

yeast. Yeast must NEVER come into contact with a liquid when you are adding ingredients. Measure the yeast and carefully pour it into the welt

4) Snap the baking pan into the breadmaker and close the lid.

5) Press “Select” button to choose the Basic setting.

6) Press the “Crust Color” button to choose tight, medium or dark crust.

7) Press the ‘“Start/Stop” button.

Oatmeal Bread

1 and

114

cups water 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons butter or margarine

314

cup quick-cook oats

1 and

314

teaspoons salt 3 and 3/4 cups bread flour 2 tablespoons oat bran 2 tablespoons dry milk 2 teaspoons active dry yeast

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Measure and add liquid ingredients to the bread pan.

2) Measure and add dry ingredients (except yeast) to the bread pan.

3) Use your finger to form a welt (hole) in the flour where you will pour the

yeast. Yeast must NEVER come into contact with a Liquid when you are adding ingredients. Measure the yeast and carefully pour it into the welt.

4) Snap the baking pan into the breadmaker and close the lid.

5) Press “Select” button to choose the Basic setting.

6) Press the “Crust Color” button to choose light. medium or dark crust.

7) Press the “Start/Stop” button.

Raisin Bread (no Delay Timer)

1.5 pound loaf 2 pound loaf

7/S cups water

1 and

112

tablespoons butter or margarine 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups bread flour 4 cups bread pour 2 tablespoons sugar 3 toblespoons sugar 1 and l/2 tablespoons dry milk 2 tablespoons dry milk 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 and

1 and

314

teaspoons active dry yeast 2 and

3/4 cups raisins (see note below)

Measure and add liquid ingredients to the bread pan.

2) Measure and add dry ingredients (except yeast) to the bread pan.

3) Use your finger to form a welt (hole) in the flour where you will pour the

yeost. Yeast must NEVER come into contact with a Liquid when you are adding ingredients. Measure the yeast and carefully pour it into the welt.

Snap the baking pan into the breadmaker and close the lid.

5) Press “Select” button to choose the Basic setting.

6) Press the “Crust

7) Press the “Start/Stop” button.

When adding fruit ingredients like raisins. the bread machine will make a beeping signal during the kneading cycle.

When the bread machine beeps during the kneading cycle. raise the sprinkle the raisins in, a few at a time, until they are kneaded with the dough.

Cotor”

button to choose tight. medium or dark crust.

and l/4 cups water

and l/2 teaspoons salt

112

teaspoons cinnamon

114

teaspoons active dry yeast

cup raisins (see note below)

tid

and

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Light Rye Bread

1 and

318

cups water

1 and

112

tablespoons butter or margarine

1 and l/2 teaspoons salt 3 cups bread flour 1 cup rye flour 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Measure and add liquid ingredients to the bread pan.

2) Measure and add dry ingredients (except yeast) to the bread pan.

3) Use your finger to form a well (hole) In the flour where you will pour the yeast. Yeast must NEVER come into contact wlth a liquid when you are

adding ingredients. Measure the yeast and carefully pour it into the well.

4) Snap the baking pan into the breadmaker and close the

5) Press ‘Select” button to choose the Basic setting.

6) Press the “Crust Color” button to choose Light. medium or dark crust.

Press the ‘Start/Stop” button.

Sourdough Bread

All ingredients at room temperature

1 and cups sourdough starter (see ‘Sourdough Starter,” below)

cup warm water

1 and teaspoons salt

4 cups bread flour

3 tablespoons sugar

and teaspoons active dry yeast

1) Measure and add liquid ingredients (including sourdough starter) to the bread pan.

Measure and add dry ingredients (except yeast) to the bread pan.

Use your finger to form a well (hole) in the flour where you wilt pour the

yeast. Yeast must NEVER come into contact with a liquid when you are adding ingredients. Measure the yeast and carefully pour It into the well.

4) Snap the baking pan into the breadmaker and close the lid.

5) Press ‘Select” button to choose the Basic settlng.

6) Press the “Crust Color” button to choose

Press the ‘Start/Stop” button.

medium or dark crust.

Sourdough Starter

2 and teaspoons active dry yeast

2 cups warm water

2 cups all-purpose flour

1) In a 2 or 3 quart glass bowl, using a wooden or nylon spoon, mix yeast and warm water. Let stand 10 minutes.

2) Add flour: mix until thick batter forms. Batter need not be smooth.

3) Cover loosely with cheesecloth, lightweight kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let stand in warm place for 24 hours.

4) Stir: cover loosely Place starter In a warm place for 2 to 3 days or until it

5) Cover loosely with

and smells sour: stir once a day.

wrap or plastic cover: refrigerate.

To Replenish Starter

After using a portion of starter, replenish with equal amounts of flour and warm water. for example, if removed to make bread, replenish remaining starter with l-114 cups warm water and in warm place until bubbly. 3 to 5 hours. Store starter in loosely covered glass container in refrigerator. If not used at the end of

one week remove 1 cup starter and discard: then replenish with

equal amounts of flour and warm water as instructed above.

l-1/4

cups flour. Stir well to blend. cover and let stand

l-1/4

cups (10 oz.) of starter were

tiints for Successful Sourdough Baking

l Always make starter in a glass container. Never store in metal

containers or use metal utensils. The starter will react with

the metal.

l All ingredients, including starter, should be at room temperature

(70°- 80°F). Cold ingredients will slow down the activity of the yeast.

l When removing starter. always replenish it. Let stand at room

temperature for 3 to 5 hours, until bubbles start to form. Cover and refrigerate.

l If starter separates (liquid forms on the surface),

stir until blended before using.

l If the liquid that forms on the surface of starter turns pink in color

at any time, discard the starter and start over again with fresh ingredients.

l important: Sourdough bread made in an automatic breadmaker

requires the addition of yeast. The starter’s strength and the rising times in the breadmaker are not sufficient to allow for proper rising without the use of additional yeast.

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french Setting Recipes french Bread Machine Settings

for the french bread cycle you can expect the following

things to happen as the timer counts

350

The dough is kneaded for the first time.

down

zero.

(18

minutes)

At 3:32 The dough begins to rise. (40 minutes)

2:52

The dough is kneaded for the second time. (22 minutes)

At 2:30 The dough continues to rise. (20 minutes)

At 290 The dough is “punched down.” (30 seconds)

At 2:lO The dough rises for the final time. (65 minutes)

At 1:05 The bread begins to bake. (65 minutes)

0:OO

The bread is finished.

French Countryside %read

1 and 3/S cups water 1 and l/2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil I and l/2 teaspoons salt 4 cups bread flour

tablespoon sugar

2 teaspoons active dry yeast

1) Measure and add liquid ingredients to the bread pan.

2) Measure and add dry ingredients (except yeast) to the bread pan.

3) Use your finger to form a well (hole) in the flour where you will pour the yeast. Yeast must NEVER come into contact with a liquid when you are adding ingredients. Measure the yeast and carefully pour it into the well.

4) Snap the baking pan into the breadmaker and close the lid.

5) Press “Select” button to choose the French setting.

6) Press the “Crust Color” button to choose tight. medium or dark crust.

7) Press the “Start/Stop” button,

Italian tierb %read

1 and l/4 cups water 1 and l/2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil

teaspoon salt 3 and l/2 cups bread flour 2 teaspoons sugar 1 tablespoon dried parsley

l/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 teaspoons dried onion flakes

112

teaspoon dried basil 112 teaspoon garlic powder 2 teaspoons active dry yeost

French

1) Measure and add liquid ingredients to the bread pan.

2) Measure and add dry ingredients (except yeast) to the bread pan.

3) Use your finger to form a wel (hole) in the flour where you will pour the

yeast. Yeast must NEVER come into contact with a liquid when you are

adding ingredients. Measure the yeast and carefully pour it into the well.

4) Snap the baking pan into the breadmaker and ctose the lid.

5) Press “Select” button to choose the french setting.

6) Press the “Crust Color” button to choose light. medium or dark crust.

7) Press the “Start/Stop” button.

Sweet Setting Recipes

Sweet Bread Machine Stages for the sweet bread cycle you can expect the following things to happen as the timer counts down to zero:

At 250 The dough is kneaded for the first time. (10 minutes)