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 bread
maker 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 appliance, cord
or plugs in water or other liquids.
5. Close supervision is always necessary when this or any appliance is used by
or near children.
6. Do not place 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 hang 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 fi re, 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, turn power off , grip plug and pull from wall outlet. Never pull
on the cord.
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
This appliances is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. No user-serviceable parts inside. Do
not attempt to service this product. Do not immerse base in water or other liquid.
This appliance has a polarized alternating current plug (one blade is wider than
the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, as a safety feature, this plug will fi t
in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not insert fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still fails to fi t, contact a qualifi ed electrician.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THIS SAFETY FEATURE.
EXTENSION CORD USE
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from
entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. AN EXTENSION CORD MAY BE USED
WITH CARE; HOWEVER, THE MARKED ELECTRICAL RATING SHOULD BE AT LEAST AS
GREAT AS THE ELECTRICAL RATING OF THE APPLIANCE. The extension cord should
not be allowed to drape over the counter or tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over.
Electrical Power
If electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your breadmaker may not
operate properly. The bread maker should be operated on a separate electrical
circuit from other operating appliances.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing the Oster® Breadmaker. Before you use
this product for the fi rst time, please take a few moments to read these
instructions and keep it for reference. Pay particular attention to the Safety
Instructions provided. Please review the product service and warranty
statements. To learn more about Oster® products, please visit us at www.
oster.com or call us at 1-800-334-0759.
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LEARNING ABOUT YOUR
EXPRESS BAKE BREADMAKER
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HOW TO:
Preparing your breadmaker
1 Place the breadmaker on a counter where the plug will reach an outlet. DO NOT
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yet plug the machine into the wall outlet. You will be shown later when to do this.
2 Make sure you can open the breadmaker top without
hitting the top of kitchen cabinets.
3 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.
4 Attach the kneading blade (a) to the baking pan (b),
as shown. You will fi nd the kneading blade packed
inside the included measuring cup.
5 Set the pan aside. Do not yet place the pan into the
breadmaker.
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Glass viewing window
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Top lid assembly
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Measuring Scoop
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Measuring Cup
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Breadmaker
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Control Panel/LCD Display
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Removable Bread Pan
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You’re ready to start!
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Baking 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 fl our (be sure to buy bread fl our,
preferably for bread makers)
- Dry milk
- Sugar
- Active, fast rising yeast
Measuring ingredients
The most important secret of making bread is exact measurements, that’s the key to
successfully baking bread.
With wet ingredients, use ONLY measuring cups with the cups/ounces marked clearly on the
side. After fi lling the measuring cup, place it on a fl at 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, fl our). By scooping, you could add up to one
tablespoon of extra ingredients. Fill the measuring cup with a spoon before leveling off .
Order of adding ingredients
The SECOND most important secret of making bread is putting 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.
Note: Temperatures too cool or too hot can aff ect the way the bread rises and bakes.
It’s a good idea to start with all new, fresh ingredients (especially fresh fl our and yeast).
Now, let’s try a simple (but really good) recipe.
Traditional White Bread 2 lb. loaf
Ingredients:
1 & 3/8 cups water
2 tablespoons softened butter or margarine
4 cups bread fl our
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons dry milk
1 & 3/4 teaspoons salt
2 & 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
Instructions:
1 Carefully measure 1 and 3/8 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 3/8 cups.
2 Pour the water into the bread pan.
3 Carefully measure 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine that is at room temperature.
Add this to the bread pan. This takes care of all of the liquid ingredients for the recipe.
Next comes the dry ingredients.
4 Measure 4 cups of bread fl our. Make sure not to “overpack” the fl our into the cup.
To avoid over packing, a good trick is to fi ll the measuring cup to overfl owing, 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 fl our into the bread pan.
5 Measure 2 tablespoons of sugar. Again, make sure to level off the tablespoons for
an exact measurement. Add the sugar into the bread pan.
6 Measure 2 tablespoons of dry milk. Level off the tablespoons of dry milk like all of the
rest of the dry ingredients. Add the dry milk to the bread pan.
7 Measure 1 & 3/4 teaspoons of salt. It is especially important to measure the salt
precisely because too much salt, even a little, can aff ect the rising of the dough.
Add the salt to the bread pan.
8 Before adding the yeast, use your fi nger to form a well (hole) in the fl our 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 & 1/4 teaspoons of yeast and
carefully pour it into the well you made in the fl our.
9 Carefully snap the baking pan into the breadmaker.
10 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 “3:25” hours.
11 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.
12 Press the “Start/Stop” button and your machine will start making bread. You will hear
the breadmaker begin to mix the ingredients.
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Note: It is important that you 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.
Note: It is important that 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 it’s operating.
DO NOT lift the lid while the breadmaker is baking
bread.
Bread Machine Stages (for 2 lb. loaves)
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 ingredients are kneaded for the fi rst time (5 minutes)
At 3:20, the dough rests for 5 minutes
At 3:15, the dough is kneaded for the second time (20 minutes)
At 2:55, the dough begins to rise (39 minutes)
At 2:16, the dough is “punched down” (10 seconds)
At 2:16, the dough continues to rise (25 minutes and 50 seconds)
At 1:50, the dough is shaped (15 seconds)
At 1:50, the dough comes to the last period of rise (48 minutes and 45 seconds)
At 0:60, the dough begins to bake (60 minutes)
At 0:00, the bread is fi nished.
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.
1 Use pot holders or oven mitts to carefully lift the pan by its handle from the breadmaker.
2 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.
3 If the kneading blade comes out with the bread, use the included kneading blade
removal tool 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 Functions
Bread function:
Please refer to the relative recipe and follow the below process
1 Insert the kneading blade into the bread pan.
2 Place ingredients in the bread pan in the following order: liquid ingredients fi rst, dry
ingredients (except yeast) second and yeast last. Note: Yeast must NEVER come into
contact with a liquid when you are adding ingredients.
3 Insert bread pan into breadmaker then gently close the lid.
4 Plug in the breadmaker, the LCD will display “MENU 1 TIMER 3:25”.
5 Press the Menu Select button to choose the type of bread desired (BASIC, FRENCH,
WHOLE WHEAT, SWEET, QUICK, EXPRESS BAKE (1.5lbs.), EXPRESS BAKE (2.0lbs.), GLUTEN
FREE, DOUGH, PASTA DOUGH, JAM, BAKE, CAKE). Note: Display will indicate the Menu
number corresponding to the bread type selected from 1 to 13.
6 Press the Crust Color Button to select the color crust desired (Light, Medium, Dark or
Rapid). Note: Display will indicate the crust color with an arrow pointing to the
corresponding crust color selected (select programs have fi xed settings).
Note: Rapid setting is available on Basic, French or Whole Wheat programs and reduces
the total time by about an hour for quicker results.
7 Press Loaf Size button to select loaf size (1.0lb, 1.5lb or 2.0lb). Note: Display will indicate
the loaf size with an arrow pointing to the corresponding loaf size selected (select
programs have fi xed settings).
8 If delay time is needed, press the up or down delay time arrows to adjust the delay
timer accordingly, the delay timer can be set for up to 15 hours. Note: The delay time
is calculated as the working time plus the delayed time (example for basic bread 2.0 lbs:
delay time set to 15:00 hours = a delay time of 11 hrs. & 35 min. plus the working time
of 3 hrs. & 25 min. for basic bread 2.0 lbs).
9 Press the “Start/Stop” button to start the breadmaker.
10 If you need to stop the breadmaker, press the “Start/Stop” button for about 1 second,
the breadmaker will stop, however you will need to redo the process.
11 Once the program is complete and the display shows “0:00”, it will beep 15 times as a
warning then it will switch to keep warm mode. In keep warm mode, the “0:00” will fl ash.
Note: Keep warm mode will last for up to 1 hour, after 1 hour it will beep 15 times and go
back to the initial status.
12 When the machine beeps, indicating the program is fi nished, pull the bread pan
straight up and out of the machine with oven mitts. Turn the bread pan upside down
and gently shake until bread falls out. Take out the kneading blade from the bottom of
bread using the included kneading blade removal tool and you are ready to eat.
Dough function:
The dough function program is similar to the bread function, except that there is no baking
mode operation. When the program is fi nished, it will beep 5 times as a warning. When the
machine beeps, indicating the program is fi nished, remove the dough from the bread pan.
Baking function:
This function can be used to bake bread or other dough. Please refer to the relative recipe
and follow the below process.
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1 Insert the bread pan into the breadmaker.
2 Place all small pieces of food in a cluster inside the bread pan, then close the lid.
3 Press the Menu Select button to select the Baking function.
4 Press the ”Start/Stop” button to start the baking program.
5 Once the program is complete and the display shows “0:00”, it will beep 5 times
as a warning then it will switch back to the initial status.
6 At any time during the baking process, you can stop the program by pressing the
“Start/Stop” button.
Note: For more even baking, it is recommended to slice food into smaller sizes and
distribute them evenly in the bread pan.
Breadmaker Settings (for 2 lb. loaves)
Your breadmaker can bake almost any kind of bread. Recipes are included to clearly show
you which setting you should use. This model has 13 settings total – 10 bread settings
(BASIC, FRENCH, WHOLE WHEAT, SWEET, GLUTEN FREE, DOUGH, PASTA DOUGH, JAM, BAKE,
CAKE) and 3 fast bake settings (QUICK, EXPRESS BAKE (1.5lbs.), EXPRESS BAKE (2.0lbs.).
9 Dough (Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes)
10 Pasta Dough (Time: 14 minutes)
11 Jam (Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes)
12 Bake (Time: 1 hour)
13 Cake (Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes)
Note: Times are approximate based on loaf size.
Basic - This setting is probably used more than any other because it gives you the best results
with just about any recipe.
French - Use this setting for making French breads. French bread takes longer to knead,
rise, and bake, providing a heartier crust.
Whole Wheat - The whole wheat setting off ers a longer rise time for breads that contain
more than 50% whole wheat fl our.
Sweet - The sweet setting is for baking breads with high amounts of sugar, fats, and
proteins, all of which tend to increase browning.
Quick - Use this setting for baking bread quickly - time is slightly longer than Express Bake
but the texture will be fi ner.
Express Bake(1.5LB) - Use this setting for baking smaller loaves of bread in under one hour.
Express Bake (2.0LB) - Use this setting for baking larger loaves of bread in under one hour.
Gluten Free - Use this setting for baking gluten free breads. It is necessary to make sure
that all ingredients being used are marked as gluten free. Note that wheat-free does not
always mean Gluten-free, you must read all labels carefully.
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.
Pasta Dough - This setting lets you prepare dough for pastas to make noodles, ravioli or
other fresh pastas.
Jam - This setting is for baking jams and marmalades
Bake - This setting is for baking dough.
EXPRESS BAKE Breadmaker Setting:
Making Bread In Under 1 Hour
Your OSTER® breadmaker can bake great bread in under 1 hour.
This is called the “EXPRESS BAKE Breadmaker” setting. EXPRESS BAKE Breadmaker setting
loaves are a little diff erent from loaves baked on non-EXPRESS BAKE Breadmaker settings.
Make sure to try the diff erent settings to see which of them you prefer.
There are a few things you should know about the EXPRESS BAKE Breadmaker settings that
are diff erent than the other settings.
• EXPRESS BAKE Breadmaker setting breads tend to have a darker, thicker crust than other
kinds of bread. Sometimes there will 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 EXPRESS BAKE Breadmaker settings. This would
cool the liquid ingredients and aff ect the way that the bread rises.
• You CANNOT use the “Crust Color” buttons for EXPRESS BAKE Breadmaker setting breads.
• DO NOT open the cover while making EXPRESS BAKE Breadmaker setting breads.
• If the loaf is hard to remove from the pan let it sit for about 5 minutes to cool. 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 bread maker cool for
20 minutes with the cover open.
• YOU CAN use standard bread mixes for EXPRESS BAKE Breadmaker setting breads, but the
results may not be as good as the results when using the recipes within this book
EXPRESS BAKE Breadmaker Setting Tips and Hints
Yeast
Always use a fast rising yeast. DO NOT use active dry yeast for EXPRESS BAKE Breadmaker
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 EXPRESS BAKE Breadmaker 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 fl our, sugar, dry milk, butter, etc.) are at room
temperature. Always use bread fl our for the EXPRESS BAKE Breadmaker settings.
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Things You May Need to Buy
• You should only use “Bread Machine” fl our for the EXPRESS BAKE Breadmaker 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 EXPRESS BAKE Breadmaker setting recipes.
Although baking EXPRESS BAKE Breadmaker setting breads is a little diff erent, the results
and convenience are well worth it.
The following recipe is a great one to try for your fi rst EXPRESS BAKE Breadmaker setting loaf.
Traditional White Bread 1–1/2 lb. loaf
Ingredients:
1 cup + 2 tablespoons
9 ounces total) of hot water (115° – 125°)
2 tablespoons oil
(room temperature)
Instructions:
1 Carefully measure 1 cup and 2 tablespoons (9 ounces total) of hot water. Remember,
it’s a good idea to view the measuring cup at eye level to make sure you have measured
exactly 1 cup and 2 tablespoons (9 ounces total).
2 Use a cooking thermometer to make sure the temperature of the water is between
115° – 125° F. When water is at the proper temperature, pour into the bread pan.
3 Carefully measure and add 2 tablespoons oil that is at room temperature.
4 Carefully measure and add the salt and sugar to the bread pan.
5 Measure and add exactly 3 cups of bread fl our to the bread pan. Remember to make sure
not to “overpack” the fl our into the cup. To avoid over packing, a good trick is to fi ll the
measuring cup to overfl owing, 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.
6 Before adding the yeast, use your fi nger to form a well (hole) in the fl our where you will
pour the yeast. Yeast must NEVER come into contact with a liquid when you are adding
ingredients. Measure (again, leveling off ) 5 teaspoons of a fast-rising yeast and carefully
pour it into the well you made in the fl our.
7 Carefully snap the baking pan into the breadmaker.
8 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 “3:25” hours.
9 Repeatedly press the “Menu Select” button to select the EXPRESS BAKE Breadmaker
(1.5LB) setting.
10 Press the “Start/Stop” button and your machine will start making bread. You will hear
the breadmaker begin to mix the ingredients.
Note: It is important that you 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.
Note: DO NOT raise the lid when using the EXPRESS BAKE Breadmaker setting.
Doing so can aff ect the rising of the dough.
Caution: The breadmaker is very hot DO NOT handle the machine while it’s operating.
After the EXPRESS BAKE Breadmaker 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 “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.
1 Use pot holders or oven mitts to carefully lift the pan by its handle from the breadmaker.
2 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.
3 If the kneading blade comes out with the bread, use the included kneading blade
removal tool 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.
Using the Delay Timer
You can delay the time your bread maker 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 EXPRESS BAKE Breadmaker 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.
To Use the Delay Timer:
1 Figure out how many hours and minutes there are between now and when you want
fi nal, baked bread. For example, if it is 8:00 AM and you want bread ready for dinner at
6:00 PM, that is 10 hours.
2 Use the delay timer up button to advance the time in 10 minute increments. In our
example, you will do this until the timer reads “10:00.” If necessary, use the delay timer
down button to decrease the time. (To advance the time quickly, simply press and hold
down the delay timer up/down buttons.)
Important: If you make a mistake or wish to start over, press and hold down the “Start/
Stop” button until you hear a beep, then press the “Start/Stop” button one more time. The
display will show the original setting and cycle time. The delay timer is canceled and you
can start again.
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3 When the delay timer is set where you want it, make sure to press the “Start/Stop”
button. The colon “:” will fl ash 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 1/8 or 1/4 teaspoons and try cutting the
amount of sugar you use by 1/4 teaspoon at a time.
Tips and Hints
Experienced cooks consider bread making 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 fl our for a long time, it may have become wet from
absorbing moisture, or dry, depending on the area of the country in which you live.
We recommend using fresh bread fl our.
• 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 fi ll 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 the Correct Order
Read all recipes from top to bottom, and remember:
- FIRST, liquid ingredients
- SECOND, dry ingredients
- LAST, yeast
For Baking at High Altitudes
If you live above 3000 feet, you probably already know how to adjust other recipes like
cakes and muffi ns.
Higher altitudes tend to:
• Make dough rise faster
• Make fl our 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.
Measurement Equivalency Chart
The following chart will help you convert measurements used in the recipes.
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. Do not immerse
in liquids. Press Stop Button and remove cord plug from wall outlet. Allow to cool.
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 fi nish of the pan
and the other parts.
Caring for your bread maker
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 aff ect 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.
Troubleshooting
If you experience diffi culties when operating the breadmaker, review the troubleshooting
information in this section to fi nd a solution. If you are unable to fi nd a solution, please call
our Consumer Relations Department at 1(800)334–0759.
If you have a power outage
This unit has a memory function if the power goes out while you are using your breadmaker.
1 If the power goes out while working and is out for less than 6 min., when the power
comes back on the unit will resume the program from where it left off .
2 If the power goes out while working and is out for more than 6 min., when the power
comes back on the unit will not resume the program.
When the power is out for more than 6 min., when it 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 bread maker 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 re-plug the machine and hold down the “Start/Stop”
button until the display returns to the cycle time before the power outage.
Understanding Display Information
What do I do if my display does not light up?
Confi rm your breadmaker is plugged in.
What do I do if my display shows 0:00 and the colon “:” is ashing?
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.
What do I do if my display shows “E00” or “E01” and continuously beeps?
This happens when the internal temperature of the chamber is too high (>136°F)
or too low (< –4°F).
1 Let the unit sit and come back to room temperature then check if it can operate again.
2 If it still does not operate, call the service center for repair.
What do I do if my display shows “EEE” and continuously beeps?
Temperature sensor circuit is broken. Call the service center for repair.
What do I do if my display shows “HHH” and continuously beeps?
Temperature sensor circuit is bypassed. Call the service center for repair.
Troubleshooting Breadmaker Problems
What do I do if I see smoke or smell a burning odor from the back of the machine?
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 the “Care & Cleaning” section of the manual.
What do I do if the dough does not mix?
Make sure the baking pan and kneading blade are properly installed in the machine.
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Troubleshooting Baking Problems
What do I do if the sides of the bread collapse and the bottom of the bread is damp?
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 fl our (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.
What do I do if the bread has a heavy, thick texture?
Try using less fl our (a teaspoon at a time), or more yeast (1/4 teaspoon at a time). This
could also be the result of using old fl our or the wrong type of fl our for the recipe.
What do I do if the bread is not baked completely in the center?
Try using more fl our (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.
What do I do if the bread has a coarse or holey texture?
This is usually the result of forgetting to add salt to the recipe.
What do I do if the bread rose too much?
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.
What do I do if the bread did not rise enough?
There are several possible solutions. Try using less fl our (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 fl our or the wrong kind of fl our for the recipe,
• using old yeast,
• or not using hot water (except for the EXPRESS BAKE Breadmaker cycles).
What do I do if the bread has a oured top?
This is usually a result of using too much fl our or not enough water. Try using less fl our
(a teaspoon or less at a time), or try using more yeast (1/4 teaspoon less at a time).
What do I do if the bread is too brown?
This is usually the result of adding too much sugar to the recipe. Try using less sugar
(1 tablespoon at a time). You can also try selecting a lighter crust color selection.
What do I do if the bread is not brown enough?
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.
RECIPES
Basic Setting Recipes (Menu 1)
Basic bread machine stages (for 1.5 lb. loaves)
For the basic cycle, you can expect the following things to happen as the timer counts down to zero.
To begin: The ingredients are kneaded for the fi rst time (5 minutes)
At 3:13, the dough rests for 5 minutes
At 3:08, the dough is kneaded for the second time (20 minutes)
At 2:48, the dough begins to rise (39 minutes)
At 2:09, the dough is “punched down” (10 seconds)
At 2:09, the dough continues to rise (25 minutes and 50 seconds)
At 1:43, the dough is shaped (15 seconds)
At 1:43, the dough comes to the last period of rise (48 minutes and 45 seconds)
At 0:53, the dough begins to bake (53 minutes)
At 0:00, the bread is fi nished.
Note: Rapid Setting will reduce total time by about an hour.
Traditional White Bread
1.5 pound loaf
1 cup water
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 cups bread fl our
2 tablespoons dry milk
1 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 fi nger to form a well (hole) in the fl our 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 the “Menu Select” button to choose the Basic setting.
6 Press the “Loaf Size” button to choose 1 lb., 1.5 lb., or 2 lb.
7 Press the “Crust Color” button to choose light, medium, dark or rapid crust.
8 Press the “Start/Stop” button.
2 pound loaf
1 and 3/8 cups water
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 and 3/4 teaspoons salt
4 cups bread fl our
2 tablespoons dry milk
2 tablespoons sugar
2 and 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
Basic
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Country White Bread (no Delay Timer) - 2 lb. loaf
1 cup warm milk (110°–115°F)
1 and 1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 large egg
1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
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 fi nger to form a well (hole) in the fl our 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 the “Menu Select” button to choose the Basic setting.
6 Press the “Loaf Size” button to choose 1 lb., 1.5 lb., or 2 lb.
7 Press the “Crust Color” button to choose light, medium, dark or rapid crust.
8 Press the “Start/Stop” button.
4 cups bread fl our
1 and 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
Potato Bread - 2 lb. loaf
1 and 3/8 cups water
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 and 1/4 teaspoons salt
4 cups bread fl our
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 fi nger to form a well (hole) in the fl our 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 the “Menu Select” button to choose the Basic setting.
6 Press the “Loaf Size” button to choose 1 lb., 1.5 lb., or 2 lb.
7 Press the “Crust Color” button to choose light, medium, dark or rapid crust.
8 Press the “Start/Stop” button.
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup instant potato fl akes
2 tablespoons dry milk
1 and 3/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
Oatmeal Bread - 2 lb. loaf
1 and 1/4 cups water
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
3/4 cup quick-cook oats
1 and 3/4 teaspoons salt
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 fi nger to form a well (hole) in the fl our 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 the “Menu Select” button to choose the Basic setting.
6 Press the “Loaf Size” button to choose 1 lb., 1.5 lb., or 2 lb.
7 Press the “Crust Color” button to choose light, medium, dark or rapid crust.
8 Press the “Start/Stop” button.
3 and 3/4 cups bread fl our
2 tablespoons oat bran
2 tablespoons dry milk
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
Basic
Basic
Basic
Raisin Bread (no Delay Timer)
1.5 pound loaf
7/8 cups water
1 and 1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups bread fl our
2 tablespoons sugar
1 and 1/2 tablespoons dry milk
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 and 3/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
3/4 cups raisins (see note below)
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 fi nger to form a well (hole) in the fl our 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 the “Menu Select” button to choose the Basic setting.
6 Press the “Loaf Size” button to choose 1 lb., 1.5 lb., or 2 lb.
7 Press the “Crust Color” button to choose light, medium, dark or rapid crust.
8 Press the “Start/Stop” button.
Note: 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 lid and
sprinkle the raisins in, a few at a time, until they are kneaded with the dough.
2 pound loaf
1 and 1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 cups bread pour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons dry milk
1 and 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 and 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 cup raisins (see note below)
Light Rye Bread - 1.5 lb. loaf
1 and 3/8 cups water
1 and 1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 cups bread fl our
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 fi nger to form a well (hole) In the fl our 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 the “Menu Select” button to choose the Basic setting.
6 Press the “Loaf Size” button to choose 1 lb., 1.5 lb., or 2 lb.
7 Press the “Crust Color” button to choose light, medium, dark or rapid crust.
8 Press the “Start/Stop” button.
1 cup rye fl our
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
Basic
Basic
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French Setting Recipes (Menu 2)
French Bread Machine Stages (for 1.5 lb. loaves)
For the French cycle you can expect the following things to happen as the timer counts down to zero.
To begin: The ingredients are kneaded for the fi rst time (5 minutes)
At 3:30, the dough rests for 5 minutes
At 3:25, the dough is kneaded for the second time (20 minutes)
At 3:05, the dough begins to rise (39 minutes)
At 2:26, the dough is “punched down” (10 seconds)
At 2:26, the dough continues to rise (30 minutes and 50 seconds)
At 1:55, the dough is shaped (10 seconds)
At 1:55, the dough comes to the last period of rise (59 minutes and 50 seconds)
At 0:55, the dough begins to bake (55 minutes)
At 0:00, the bread is fi nished.
Note: Rapid Setting will reduce total time by about an hour.
French Countryside Bread - 2 lb. loaf
1 and 3/8 cups water
1 and 1/2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
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 fi nger to form a well (hole) in the fl our 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 bread maker and close the lid.
5 Press the “Menu Select” button to choose the French setting.
6 Press the “Loaf Size” button to choose 1 lb., 1.5 lb., or 2 lb.
7 Press the “Crust Color” button to choose light, medium, dark or rapid crust.
8 Press the “Start/Stop” button.
1 and 1/4 cups water
1 and 1/2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
3 and 1/2 cups bread fl our
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon dried parsley
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 fi nger to form a well (hole) in the fl our 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 the “Menu Select” button to choose the French setting.
6 Press the “Loaf Size” button to choose 1 lb., 1.5 lb., or 2 lb.
7 Press the “Crust Color” button to choose light, medium, dark or rapid crust.
8 Press the “Start/Stop” button.
For the Whole Wheat bread cycle you can expect the following things to happen as the timer counts
down to zero.
To begin: The ingredients are kneaded for the fi rst time (5 minutes)
At 3:15, the dough rests for 5 minutes
At 3:10, the dough is kneaded for the second time (15 minutes)
At 2:55, the dough begins to rise (49 minutes)
At 2:05, the dough is “punched down” (10 seconds)
At 2:05, the dough continues to rise (25 minutes and 50 seconds)
At 1:40, the dough is shaped (10 seconds)
At 1:40, the dough comes to the last period of rise (49 minutes and 50 seconds)
At 0:50, the dough begins to bake (50 minutes)
At 0:00, the bread is fi nished.
Note: Rapid Setting will reduce total time by about an hour.
100% Whole Wheat Bread - 2 lb. loaf
1 and 5/8 cups water
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
4 and 2/3 cups whole wheat fl our
3 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 fi nger to form a well (hole) in the fl our 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 the “Menu Select” button to choose the Whole Wheat setting
6 Press the “Loaf Size” button to choose 1 lb., 1.5 lb., or 2 lb.
7 Press the “Crust Color” button to choose light, medium, dark or rapid crust.
8 Press the “Start/Stop” button.
Wheat
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