West Bend L4854 User Manual

RECIPES AND INSTRUCTIONS

TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, READ AND

FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS CARE/USE

INSTRUCTIONAL MAUAL

L4854

Welcome to the wonderful world of bread making and the wonderful aromas it creates. What else compares to the fragrance of fresh bread baking in the kitchen and the anticipation of having a slice of warm, homemade bread?

With your new bread maker, you can prepare a variety of homemade breads just like Grandma used to make, but with much less effort as the bead maker does the work for you. Just measure the ingredients, place the bread pan into the oven chamber, program the control panel and start the bread maker. In as few as 3 hours, a loaf of fresh bread will be ready for you to enjoy. Or set the timer and wake up or come home to the fresh aroma of bread baking. What a delight!

Please be sure to read the information in this booklet very thoroughly and understand how to operate your bread maker. This will ensure loaf after loaf of great tasting bread. The recipes in this book were developed just for your bread maker.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safeguards…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………..2 Quick Start………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3-4 Other Tips For Safe Use of Bread Maker…………………………………………………………………………………………………4 Know Your Ingredients……………………………………………………………………………………………...………………….5-7 Measuring Ingredients Accurately………………………………………………………………………………………………………7-8 Using Bread Mixes…………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………8 Making Your Own Mixes……………………………………………………………………………………..……………….………….8 Bread Maker Parts………………………………………………………………………………………………….………….………9-10 Measurement Equivalent Chart…………………………………………………………….…………………………………….………11 High Altitude Adjustment…………………………………………………………………….………………………………………….11 Adapting Your Own Recipes…………………………………………………………….………………………..…………….……11-12 Slicing Bread…………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………….12 Storing Bread…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….12 Become Familiar With Control Panel………………………………………………………………………………………………..12-14 How Knead Bars Work………………………………………………………………………….………………….……………………14 Clean Before Using……………………………………………………………………………………………….………………….14-15 How To Use Bread Maker for Making Bread…………………………………………………………………….………………….15-17 How To Use Dough Setting……………………………………………………………………………………….……………………..17 How To Use Quick Bread Setting……………………………………………………………………………………………………17-18 How To Use Time Delay………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...18 Extend Rise Guidelines…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..19 Decorative Crust Treatment…………………………………………………………………………………………...…………………19 Clean After Each Use………………………………………………………………………………………………...…………………..20 Breakdown Of Cycle Times for Bread/Dough Settings……………….………………………………………………..……………21-22 Troubleshooting Guide………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………..23-24 Nutritional Information………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………..25-26 Basic & Basic Rapid Bread Recipes……………………………………..………………………………………………..…………28-31 Whole Wheat & Whole Wheat Rapid Bread Recipes…………………..………………………………………………..…………..33-34 French Bread Recipes……………………………………………….………….……………………………………….……………….36 Sweet Bread Recipes………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……….40-42 Dough Recipes……………………………………………………………….……………………………………………….………43-51 Quick Bread Recipes……………………………………………………….……………………………………………….………..52-53 Warranty……………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………...54

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, property damage, electrical shock and/or personal injury, 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 electric 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.

- 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, counter or surface area, 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Your bread maker needs no special care other than cleaning. 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

CAUTION: Your bread maker has a short cord as a safety precaution to prevent personal 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 counter-top, tabletop or surface area where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over. To prevent electrical 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 backside of bread maker).

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety 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® Automatic Bread & Dough Maker was designed for use with 120 volt, 60 hz electrical service ONLY. Use of your bread and dough maker with a converter or transformer will destroy the electronic control and will void your warranty.

‘QUICK START’ STEPS FOR MAKING FIRST LOAF OF BREAD

You are probably very anxious to start using your new bread maker without having the time to read this book from cover to cover. Follow these “Quick Start” steps for making that first loaf of bread, whether using the mix included with your bread maker or one of the recipes in this book. And while you are enjoying that first slice of freshly baked bread, sit back and read the book to ensure successful baking results each and every time. It contains very important information on the proper use of your bread maker.

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QUICK START’ STEPS FOR USING BREAD MIX INCLUDED WITH MACHINE

Press PAN RELEASE button to unlock pan from machine. Remove pan. Wash pan and knead bars as recommended in “CLEAN BEFORE USING” section in this booklet on page 14. Make sure knead bars are positioned correctly on shafts in bottom of pan. See Diagrams 8 and 9 on page 15 of this book.

1. Measure 1¼ cups (10 ounces) of lukewarm water in glass or plastic see-through measuring cup. Make sure water level is exactly at the 1¼ cup marking at “EYE LEVEL”. Pour water into bread pan.

2.Open bag of dry ingredients and pour into pan on top of water. Level ingredients with knife, pushing some into corners of pan.

3. Make a well in center of dry ingredients; add yeast from packet included with mix.

4. Lock pan into machine with FRONT side facing you. See Diagram 11 on page 15 of this book for locking pan in place. Close door.

Plug bread maker into electrical outlet.

5. The bread maker is already preprogrammed for making the box mix. After the machine is plugged in, the words BASIC, MEDIUM and 1½ LB will appear in the display along with 3:30 (3 hours, 30 minutes), which is the time needed to make the mix. Press on/off button to turn machine on. Red on light will glow, colon between hours and minutes will flash and time will count down in minutes so you always know how much time remains until bread is done.

When done 0:00 will appear in display and audible alert will sound. Turn machine off by holding on/off button down until red on light goes out, about four (4) seconds. Open door, press PAN RELEASE button to unlock pan and carefully lift bread pan out of oven using oven mitts. Shake bread out of pan and cool on rack 15 to 30 minutes before slicing.

“QUICK START’ STEPS FOR MAKING A RECIPE IN THIS BOOKLET

Choose one of the many bread recipes included in this book and follow the basic steps below. Either a 1½ or 2 pound loaf of bread can be made.

1. Read “MEASURING INGREDIENTS ACCURATELY” section on pages 7-8 in this booklet as this is VERY IMPORTANT in obtaining a great loaf of bread!

2. Add all liquid ingredients to pan first, then butter or margarine, followed by the dry ingredients, except the yeast. Level dry ingredients, pushing some into corners of pan. Make a well in center of dry ingredients; add recommended amount of yeast for the type being used and loaf size being made.

3. Lock pan into machine with FRONT side facing you. See Diagram 11 on page 15 of this booklet for locking pan in place. Close door. Plug bread maker into electrical outlet.

4. Press recommended BREAD SELECT button given in recipe. It will appear in the display along with the process time. Next, press bread color button until desired crust color, LIGHT, MEDIUM, or DARK, appears in display. Press loaf size button for size loaf

being made, 1½ or 2 pound; 1½LB or 2LB will appear in the display along with the process time. Press on/off button to turn machine on. Red on light will glow, colon between hours and minutes will flash and time will count down in minutes so you always know how much time remains until bread is done.

As the machine advances, words such as PREHEAT, KNEAD, RISE and BAKE will appear in display so you know what cycle the machine is in. Two alerts will sound during the bread making process; one during the KNEAD cycle to remind you to add any ingredients recommended in recipe at the proper time and the second alert sounding near the end of final RISE as a reminder to check height of dough to extend the rise if needed for a larger loaf before baking begins. See pages 16 and 19 for more details on these alerts.

When done, 0:00 will appear in display and audible alert will sound. Turn machine off by holding on/off button down until red on light goes out, about four (4) seconds. Open door, press PAN RELEASE button to unlock pan and carefully lift bread pan out of oven using oven mitts. Shake bread out of pan and cool on rack 15 to 30 minutes before slicing.

See “CLEAN AFTER EACH USE” section in this booklet on page 20 for cleaning information.

OTHER TIPS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN USING YOUR BREAD MAKER

1. DO NOT PUSH PAN RELEASE BUTTON or remove the bread pan during operation unless when necessary to perform

decorative crust treatment at end of final rise cycle or after the bread is done. It is especially important that the bread pan not be released during the knead cycles to prevent possible damage to the bread maker. If you need to stop the bread maker during operation, hold the on/off button down for four (4) seconds or until the red on light goes out.

2. BE SURE to allow adequate ventilation around the bread maker when it is in operation. Keep it out of drafts and direct sunlight and at least four (4) inches away from walls, cabinets and other appliances, especially heating and cooling appliances which interfere with the internal bread maker temperatures and affect the loaf of bread being prepared.

3. DO NOT IMMERSE base of bread pan in water or other liquid as this can damage the bearings that run the knead bars on the bottom of the pan. See “CLEAN AFTER EACH USE” section in this booklet on page 20 for further details.

4. ALWAYS place bread maker on a DRY, STABLE, heatproof countertop or table during use. Since the bread maker contains a motor, some vibration occurs during the knead cycle.

5. AVOID touching bread maker during the bake cycle as exterior surfaces become hot. ALWAYS use oven mitts when removing and handling the bread pan after baking.

6. FOLLOW instructions as given for best results. THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP IN SUCCESSFUL BREAD MAKING IS TO MEASURE INGREDIENTS ACCURATELY. See “MEASURING INGREDIENTS ACCURATELY” section in this booklet

on pages 7 and 8.

7. DO NOT EXCEED the ingredients capacity of the bread maker. See “KNOW YOUR INGREDIENTS” section in this booklet on pages 5-7. Use only fresh ingredients.

8. ALWAYS ADD INGREDIENTS in the order listed in recipes. Add liquid ingredients first, the butter or margarine next, followed by the dry ingredients and finally the yeast in the very center. Before adding the yeast, ALWAYS tap the pan to settle the dry ingredients, level off, pushing some of the dry mixture into corners of pan to prevent liquid from seeping up. Then make a slight well in center of dry ingredients and place the yeast in the well. This sequence is very important, especially when using the TIME DELAY start timer of your bread maker to prevent over fermentation of the yeast.

9. IN THE EVENT OF A POWER OUTAGE, the bread maker will turn off and automatically resume where it left off in the cycle if power is restored in about 10 minutes. If the power is not restored in about 10 minutes, the bread maker will remain off when power is restored. If this is the case, you will need to remove the contents from pan and start over using fresh ingredients. The red on light will remain off and the display will be blank to let you know the bread maker is not in operation.

10. DO NOT COVER bread maker with anything during operation as this can cause malfunction.

11. DO NOT TOUCH control panel buttons, with the exception of the oven light and extend rise buttons, after bread maker has been

turned on as this can interrupt the cycle. Turn bread maker off after completion of cycle.

12. DO NOT LEAVE bread maker plugged into electrical outlet when not in use to prevent it from being accidentally turned on.

KNOW YOUR INGREDIENTS

Although bread making seems very basic, it is a science and the proportions of 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 in making bread. It provides structure and food for the yeast. Several different types of flour

can be used in your bread maker, but DO NOT USE all-purpose flour, cake flour or self-rising flour as poor results will be obtained. BREAD FLOUR SHOULD be used in your bread maker as it contains more gluten-forming proteins than all-purpose flour and will provide tall, well formed loaves with good structure. Several different brands of bread flour are available for use in your bread maker.

• WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR can be used in your bread maker at the whole-wheat setting. This flour contains the entire

wheat kernel, including the bran and germ; therefore, breads made with 100% or a high percentage of whole-wheat flour will be lower in height and heavier in texture than bread made with bread flour. The whole wheat setting on your machine has a longer knead time to better develop the structure of wheat breads for optimum results.

• RYE FLOUR can be used in combination with bread flour in the preparation of rye or pumpernickel bread. But, it cannot be

used alone as it does not contain enough protein to develop adequate gluten for structure.

SPECIAL NOTE ON FLOUR How to make minor adjustments for dough: All flours are affected by growing conditions, milling, storage, humidity and even the manufacturer. While not visibly different, you may need to make some minor adjustments when using different brands of flour as well as compensating for the humidity in your area. Always store flour in an airtight container. Store whole grain flours (wholewheat, rye) in refrigerator to prevent them from becoming rancid.

Measure the amount of flour as directed in each recipe but make any adjustment after the first 8 to 10 minutes of continuous kneading. Feel free to check the condition of the dough during the knead cycle as this is the only time you can make any minor adjustment:

• Open cover and touch dough. If it feels a little sticky and there is a slight smear under the knead bar, no adjustment is

necessary.

• If dough is very sticky, clinging to the sides of pan or in one corner, and is more like a batter than a dough, add one

tablespoon flour. Allow it to work in before making any further adjustment.

• If dough is dry and the machine seems to be laboring during kneading, add one-teaspoon lukewarm water at a time. Once

again, allow it to work in before making any further adjustments.

• The dough is just right near the end of the kneading cycle when it is soft to the touch, smooth in appearance and just a bit

sticky, leaving a slight residue on your fingers-the feel of perfect dough. The bottom of the bread pan will also be clean of any dough residue.

• DO NOT EXCEED 4 cups of bread flour for the 2 pound loaf or 3⅓ cups bread flour for the 1½ pound loaf. Breads

containing whole wheat, cereals or oats should not exceed a total of 3½ cups for the 1½ pound loaf or 4½ cups for the 2 pound loaf.

• SUGAR AND OTHER SWEETENERS provide food for the yeast, add height and flavor to the bread and give the crust a

golden color. Types of sweeteners that can be used include sugar, brown sugar, honey, molasses, maple syrup, corn syrup and fruits, whether dried or fresh. When using a liquid sweetener such as honey or molasses, the total amount of liquid in the recipe will need to be reduced slightly by the same measurement of liquid sweetener used. A special tip when measuring sticky liquid

sweeteners is to coat the measuring spoon with vegetable oil before measuring. This will help the liquid sweeteners slide right out.

DO NOT USE ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS as a substitute for sugar and other natural sweeteners as the yeast will not react properly and poor results will be obtained.

CAUTION: Be careful to avoid knead bars as possible finger pinching could occur.

• MILK enhances flavor and increases the nutritional value of bread. Any type of milk (whole, 2%, 1%, skim, buttermilk or

canned evaporated milk) can be used. Refrigerated milk must always be warmed to 75-85° F before adding to bread pan. Warm in a glass measuring cup in microwave or in a small pan on top of the range. DO NOT HEAT MILK ABOVE 110° F AS THIS

COULD AFFECT THE YEAST.

• WATER used in combination with dry milk is a good substitute for regular milk and must be used when using the timer

feature as regular milk can spoil when left at room temperature for several hours. Use lukewarm water, about 75-85° F, for best results. DO NOT USE WATER ABOVE 110° F AS THIS COULD AFFECT THE YEAST.

Using too much liquid can cause the bread to collapse during the bake cycle. During humid weather, slightly less liquid may be needed, as the flour will absorb moisture from the air. In dry weather, slightly more liquid may be needed as flour can lose moisture. When you experience a severe change in weather, it is best to check the condition of the dough during the knead cycle as noted in the FLOUR paragraph for any minor adjustment that may be needed.

Water and milk are mostly interchangeable in recipes. Eliminate dry milk in recipes when substituting milk for water. Check dough during the knead cycle for any minor adjustments. Slightly more milk may be needed when substituting for water.

• BUTTER, MARGARINE, OTHER FATS and OILS serve several purposes 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 accuracy is critical.

Butter, margarine and solid shortening are interchangeable in recipes. You may wish to cut butter and margarine into four (4) pieces for faster blending during the knead cycle. Low-fat or fat-free bread can be made by substituting equal amounts of unsweetened applesauce or plain nonfat yogurt for the amount of fat recommended in the recipe. Watch dough as it kneads for any minor adjustments, which may be necessary.

• EGGS add color, richness and leavening to bread. Use large eggs. No premixing is needed. Egg substitutes can be used in

place of fresh eggs. One egg equals ¼ cup of egg substitute. To reduce cholesterol, you can substitute two (2) egg whites for each large egg in the recipes without affecting the end result. Watch the dough during the knead cycle for any needed adjustments. See “Special Notes on Flour” section on pages 3 and 4 for adjusting dough. A special tip when using eggs is to run them under warm

water for about one minute before cracking, as this helps the egg slide out of the shell better.

• SALT has several functions in making bread. It inhibits the yeast growth while strengthening the gluten structure to make

the dough more elastic, plus it adds flavor. Use ordinary table salt in your bread maker. Using too little or eliminating the salt will cause the dough to over-rise. Using too much can prevent the dough from rising as high as it should. “Light” salt can be used as a substitute for ordinary table salt, providing it contains both potassium chloride and sodium. Use same amount as

recommended for table salt. When adding salt to pan, add to one corner to keep it away from yeast, especially when using timer

as the salt can retard its growth.

• YEAST is a living organism, which, through fermentation, feeds on carbohydrates in flour and sugar to produce carbon

dioxide gas, which makes the bread rise. Active dry, fast rising or bread machine yeast can be used in your bread maker. Use only the amount stated in the recipe. Using a little more can cause the dough to over-rise and bake into the top of bread maker. Fast rising yeast and bread machine yeast are virtually the same and interchangeable with one another.

DO NOT USE COMPRESSED CAKE YEAST. Recipes in this book were tested using only active dry, fast rising and bread machine yeast.

Keep yeast stored in the refrigerator. You may find it handy to purchase yeast in glass jars so as to measure the exact amount without having to waste any. If using yeast packed in a ¼-ounce foil envelope, it is best to open a fresh envelope every time you bake. If you save the unused amount from the open envelope, store in a dry, airtight container in the refrigerator. Date the container and use promptly. Do not mix old and new yeast in a recipe. A ¼-ounce foil envelope of yeast contains 2¼ teaspoons.

ALWAYS MAKE SURE YEAST IS FRESH AND HAS NOT EXPIRED THE “USE BY “ DATE PRINTED ON THE JAR OR ENVELOPE.

• VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN is the gluten protein, which has been rinsed from wheat flour and then dried. Vital gluten

will increase the protein content in flour to produce a higher loaf of bread with lighter texture. About the only time you may wish to consider adding vital gluten is for 100% whole wheat bread or recipes containing a high percentage of whole wheat or other whole grain flours or cereals. As a guideline, add one (1) teaspoon vital gluten per cup of flour used in the recipe. Check the dough during kneading; you may need to add a little water as the vital gluten absorbs liquid. Vital gluten can be obtained at most health food stores. Do not use gluten flour, as this contains less protein and is less effective.

Or, to increase the protein content, you can use a large egg as a substitute for vital gluten. Just add it to the liquid in the bottom of pan and reduce the recommended amount of liquid in recipe by two (2) ounces (¼ cup). Again, check the condition of the dough during the knead cycle.

• CINNAMON AND GARLIC: Adding too much cinnamon or garlic can affect the texture and size of the loaf.

Cinnamon can break down the structure of the dough, affecting height and texture, and garlic can inhibit the yeast activity. Use only the amount of cinnamon and garlic recommended in the recipe; don’t be generous.

MEASURING INGREDIENTS: THE KEY TO SUCCESSFUL BREAD MAKING

The most important part of bread making is to MEASURE THE INGREDIENTS PRECISELY AND ACCURATELY. You may need to adjust your measuring habits, but the rewards for doing so will be great. Follow these very important tips:

• READ the recipe first and organize the ingredients in the order in which they are added to the pan. Many bread disasters occur because an ingredient was left out or added twice.

• DO NOT EXCEED the ingredient capacity of the bread maker. Use only fresh ingredients.

• ALWAYS ADD INGREDIENTS in the order listed: liquid ingredients first, then butter or margarine, dry ingredients

next and finally yeast in the very center. Before adding yeast, ALWAYS tap the pan to settle dry ingredients into corners of pan to prevent liquid from seeping up. Make a slight well in center of dry ingredients and place the yeast in the well. This sequence is very important, especially when using the timer to prevent yeast from getting wet before bread making begins.

1. ALWAYS use standard glass or plastic “see-through” liquid measuring cups to measure liquids. Place cup on flat surface and measure at “eye level”, not at an angle. The liquid level line MUST be right to the measurement marking, not above or below. A “looks close enough” measurement can spell disaster in bread making.

SPECIAL TIP: Place liquid measuring cup on inside of kitchen cabinet to measure at eye level.

Liquid level must be exact to markings on liquid measuring cups. Too much or too little liquid will affect the height of the loaf.

2. ALWAYS use standard dry measuring cups (cups that nest together) to measure dry ingredients, especially flour. Dry measuring cups are those that nest together.

ALWAYS SPOON dry ingredients into the measuring cup, then level with a knife. DO NOT SCOOP measuring cups into dry ingredients, especially flour, as it compresses the ingredients into the cup and causes the dough to be dry and result in a short loaf. See Diagrams 2 and 3.

SPECIAL TIP: To lighten flour before measuring, move a spoon through it several times.

All ingredients measured in

measuring spoons must be level, not rounded or heaping.

3. ALWAYS use standard measuring spoons for ingredients such as yeast, salt, sugar, dry milk and small amounts of honey, molasses or water. The measurements MUST BE LEVEL, not rounded or heaping as a little difference can affect the bread. See Diagram 4. DO NOT USE TABLEWARE AS MEASURING SPOONS as these vary in size and will not be accurate.

USING BREAD MIXES IN YOUR BREAD MAKER

Pre-packaged bread mixes can be used in your bread maker. Follow the directions for making a 1½ pound (3 cup) loaf or 2 pound (4 cup) loaf. Use the BASIC or BASIC RAPID bread setting for most mixes unless preparing a 100% whole wheat or natural grain mix, which would require the WHOLE WHEAT or WHOLE WHEAT RAPID bread setting. Add the recommended amount of liquid to the bread pan first, then flour mixture and finally the yeast. Select desired crust color and start. The timer feature can be used with bread mixes providing no perishable ingredients are used such as milk and eggs, which can spoil when left at room temperature for several hours.

SPECIAL NOTE: If using a mix that makes a one (1) pound loaf of bread, you may wish to add some additional flour and water to increase the amount of dough to better fill the pan and obtain a nicer loaf of bread. If bread mix weighs 12 ounces or less, increase the amount of water or liquid recommended by 1½ ounces (3 tablespoons) and add ½ cup flour to the dry ingredients. When the dough is kneading, check it to see if any minor adjustment in water or flour is needed. If mixes weigh more than 12 ounces, use as is as there will be sufficient dough to fill the pan.

MAKE YOUR OWN MIXES

To save time, money and energy, you can prepare your own mixes and store them in the refrigerator until ready to use. Simply measure all dry ingredients in the recipes EXCEPT YEAST into a plastic bag or sealable container. Label the type of bread and loaf size. When ready to use, let the flour mixture stand at room temperature 15 minutes. Add recommended liquids, then the dry flour mixture to pan. Level and add yeast to the center. Program and start the bread maker. Use timer if recipe recommends its use.

ADAPTING YOUR FAVORITE BREAD/DOUGH RECIPES

After you have prepared some of the recipes in this book, you may wish to adapt your own conventional bread recipes. Some experimentation will be required and you will need to check the condition of the dough during the knead cycle for any adjustments needed. Either use on of the recipes in this book that is similar to your recipe as a guide, or use this formula:

For each cup of flour used in recipe use: For Example, based on the formula to the left using 4 cups of flour start with:

⅓ cup liquid, 75-85° F 1⅓ cups liquid, 75-85° F ½ tablespoon sweetener 2 tablespoons fat ½ teaspoon salt 4 cups of bread flour ½ tablespoon fat (butter/margarine) 1½ teaspoons salt scant ¾ teaspoon active dry or 2 tablespoons sweetener ½ teaspoon bread machine/fast rise yeast 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast or 2 teaspoons bread machine/fast rise yeast

Add ingredients to pan in recommended sequence: liquids first, then fat, then all dry ingredients except yeast. Level dry ingredients in pan. Make a slight well and add yeast to well. Program for appropriate setting. After 8 to 10 minutes of continuous kneading, check the condition of dough. It should be soft, a bit sticky with a slight smear under the knead bar. If too wet and sticky, add one (1) tablespoon of flour at a time until dough gathers into a ball and does not cling to sides of pan. If too dry and motor is laboring, add one (1) teaspoon liquid at a time until the dough becomes more pliable. Do not exceed 4 cups of flour when preparing bread to prevent it from baking into the cover.

HIGH ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT

Reduced air pressure at high altitudes causes yeast gases to expand more rapidly and the dough to rise more quickly. The dough can rise so much that when it begins to bake, it will collapse due to overstretching of the gluten structure. To slow the rising of the dough at high altitudes, reduce the amount of yeast by ¼ teaspoon at a time until you find the right amount. You can also reduce the amount of liquid by 2 to 3 teaspoons. Some experimentation will be needed when using your bread maker at high altitudes. Make notes on the amount of yeast and liquid used for future reference.

SLICING BREAD

Always allow bread to cool at least 15 to 30 minutes before slicing. If you attempt to slice the bread immediately after baking, it will be very difficult to slice and will be sticky.

STORING BREAD

Since homemade bread contains no preservatives, it does not stay as fresh for as long as commercially made bread. Store your bread in a plastic bag to keep it from drying out. Keep the bread at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to one week. For longer storage, put the bread in the freezer. Slice before freezing so you can remove only the number of slices you need at a time.

BECOME FAMILIAR WITH CONTROL PANEL

The control panel on your bred maker was designed to be very easy to use. Before using your bread maker, please become familiar with 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 the machine.

BREAD SELECT BUTTONS

There are eight (8) BREAD SELECT buttons for you to choose from for all the different types of breads you will want to make, including dough’s and quick (non-yeast) breads. The BREAD

SELECT buttons offered are: basic, basic rapid, wheat, wheat rapid, sweet, French, dough, quick bread.

Simply press the BREAD SELECT button for the type of bread being prepared. Each recipe in this book will recommend the bread select setting to use. When the desired bread select button is pressed, its descriptive word will appear in the display as well as the time required to complete the bread making process. For instance, if the wheat button is pressed, the word WHEAT will appear in the display to confirm your choice as well as the process time.

For basic and wheat breads, a rapid setting is also featured. The rapid setting shortens the total bread making time by using fast rising or bread machine yeast which rises faster than regular active dry yeast. The rapid settings can be a benefit if you need to make a loaf of bread on short notice. Each recipe in this book recommends the amount of yeast to use for both active dry and fast rising/bread machine yeast, so either can be used.

For your added convenience, an audible alert will sound during the kneading period for the basic, basic rapid, wheat, wheat rapid, sweet and French bread settings to let you know when to add ingredients if recipe recommends doing so, such as nuts, raisins, dried fruits, cheese, etc. This will prevent the added ingredients from becoming over-mixed or crushed during the knead cycle. If you are not adding ingredients during the knead cycle, simply ignore the alert or use it as a checkpoint to observe the condition of the dough to make sure it is the right consistency, making any minor adjustment if necessary. See “HOW TO MAKE MINOR ADJUSTMENTS FOR DOUGH” on page 5 of this book. The alert does not sound when using the dough or quick bread settings.

TIME DELAY BUTTONS

The TIME DELAY 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. DELAY can be programmed to delay the start of the bread maker for up to 13 hours for all settings except quick bread. When using the TIME DELAY feature, no perishable ingredients should be used, such as milk, eggs, cheese, yogurt, etc. as these foods can spoil when held at room temperature for several hours.

To use the TIME DELAY, simply prepare the recipe you wish to make, place the bread pan into the bread maker, program the BREAD SELECT, bread color and loaf size, then enter the number of hours and minutes from when you start the bread maker to when you want the bread done using the timer buttons. The UP

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details on page 18. The delay start timer can be used with all recipes that have the programmed, the words TIME DELAY will appear in the display to confirm it is working.

TIMER button will scroll down in 10 minute intervals. See “HOW TO USE TIME DELAY” section in this book for more

TIMER button will scroll up in 10 minute intervals, whereas the

symbol. After the TIME DELAY is

OVEN LIGHT BUTTON

An oven light is offered so you can easily see into the bread maker at any time. Simply press the oven light button to turn the light on. It will stay on automatically for about 10 seconds and then turn off to save on bulb life. If you wish to have the light stay on longer, simply press the button again to turn it back on.

BREAD COLOR BUTTON

The bread color button lets you choose three (3) different crust colors for you breads. With each press of the bread color button, the following words will appear in the display: LIGHT, MEDIUM or DARK. Select the desired bread color you wish.

LOAF SIZE BUTTON

You can prepare either a 1½ or 2 pound loaf of bread and recipes for both sizes are included in this book. Simply press the loaf size button for the size of the loaf being prepared. With each press of the button, 1½ LB and 2 LB will alternately appear in the display. Selecting the loaf size is important as the programming is different to ensure the optimum results for both sizes. The total bread making time will automatically be figured and appear in the display after the loaf size choice has been made.

EXTEND RISE BUTTON

At times, you may wish to let the dough rise longer than what is automatically programmed into the bread maker. The extend rise button allows you to extend the final rise time by 10 or 20 minutes.

You have two opportunities to extend the rise time if you wish. One, when programming the control before starting the machine, and another, when the alert sounds near the end of the final rise period before baking begins.

OPTION 1

To program the extend rise before bread making begins, simply program the BREAD SELECT, bread color, loaf size and then extend rise. To activate extend rise, push the extend rise button once for 10 minutes of extra rise time or twice for 20 minutes of extra rise time. EXTEND 10 or EXTEND 20 will appear in the display depending on your choice. The total process time in the display will also be adjusted for this addition. Then program TIME DELAY if being used.

OPTION 2

To program the extend rise feature at the end of the final rise, providing you are present to do this, an alert will sound 5 minutes before the bake cycle begins to alert you to check the height of the dough in the bread pan. If you wish to extend the rise time for a bigger loaf, press the extend rise button once for 10 minutes, twice for 20 minutes of extra rising time. EXTEND 10 or EXTEND 20 will appear in the display depending on the choice made.

If you decide to cancel out the extend rise, simply press the extend rise button until the word EXTEND disappears from the display.

See guidelines on how high the dough should be in the pan before extending the rise on page 19. This will prevent the dough from over-rising and baking into the top of the bread maker.

CRUST TREATMENT

To add a special decorative touch to your loaves of bread, you may perform crust treatments before the loaves are baked. The extend rise alert can also be used as a reminder to treat the crust, such as slashing down the center and drizzling butter in the slit for a butter split top. Or you can make several diagonal slashes across the top for French or rye bread, or any other type of decoration you may wish to add. See “DECORATIVE CRUST TREATMENT” section in this book on page 19 for more information.

ON/OFF BUTTON

Use this button to turn the machine on and off. Before starting the machine, you must first program the BREAD SELECT, bread color, loaf size, plus extend rise and TIME DELAY, if being used. Then press the on/off button once to turn on. When on, the red

signal light by the button will glow and remain lit until the bread maker is turned off. To turn bread maker off, press and hold on/off button down for about four (4) seconds or until the red light goes out.

Once you have started the machine, the colon between the hours and minutes will begin to flash and the minutes will begin to count down. If not using the TIME DELAY, words describing the actual cycle the bread maker is in will appear in display, such as PREHEAT, KNEAD, RISE, and BAKE, so you know exactly what cycle the bread maker is in. The process time continues to count down in minutes so you always know how much time remains before the bread will be done.

When the process time elapses, 0:00 will appear in the display and an audible alert will sound to let you know the bread is done. Turn bread maker off by holding down the on/off button until the red on light goes out. Remove the bread pan using oven mitts and place hot loaf of bread onto a rack to cool before slicing.

If the bread pan is not removed from bread maker immediately after baking, the machine will automatically go into a KEEP WARM mode for up to three (3) hours to keep the bread warm. The red on light will remain lit during this time, plus the words KEEP WARM will appear in the display. If the machine is not turned off during this three (3) hour period, the machine will automatically turn off.

If using the dough or quick bread settings, the machine will turn off automatically upon the completion of the cycle, the red light will go out and an alert will sound. Remove pan containing the dough or quick bread immediately using oven mitts. For dough, finish as recommended in recipe being prepared. For quick bread, cool bread in pan for time recommended in recipe to ensure release from

pan when removed.

TOO HOT/TOO COLD WARNING

If inside of oven chamber is too hot or too cold for bread making, the words “Too Hot” or “Too Cold” will appear in display along with alert sounding to indicate that machine cannot be turned on. You will need to remove pan and allow chamber to cool or warm accordingly.

Typically “Too Hot” will appear in display when you make consecutive loaves and forget to turn machine off between loaves. Allow chamber to cool with cover open 10 to 15 minutes or until machine can be turned on without warning going off. If “Too Cold” appears in display, move bread maker to a warmer area for 15 minutes or until machine can be turned on without warning going off. If oven is too hot, the yeast can be killed; if too cold, the growth of the yeast will be retarded.

HOW KNEAD BARS WORK

The knead bars in your bread maker are unique as the blades are designed to move up and down depending on the direction the motor is turning. For kneading, the blades will be in the up position to provide thorough kneading action, however, near the end of the knead cycle, the motor will stop and reverse direction so the knead bars will lie flat in the pan, leaving less of an imprint in the bottom of the bread. In order to ensure that the blades can move freely up and down, be sure to keep the metal hinge pin area on hubs clean. See “CLEAN AFTER EACH USE” section on page 20.

CLEAN BEFORE USING

Press PAN RELEASE button to unlock pan from bread maker. Lift pan out.

SPECIAL NOTE: The bread pan is not immersible and should never be washed in an automatic dishwasher. Immersing the pan in

water can cause damage to the bearings that turn the knead bars. Dishwasher cleaning can reduce the non-stick qualities of the coating, causing the bread to stick.

Before using your bread maker for the first time, wash the inside of pan and the two knead bars with hot soapy water and a soft cloth, rinse and dry. The knead bars lift off the shafts in the bottom of pan and are made of two parts. See Diagram 8. Do not use any abrasive scouring pads or cleansers on pan or knead bars as damage can occur.

Wipe the inside of chamber and outside surfaces of machine with a soft damp cloth if necessary, dry with a soft cloth.

CAUTION: To prevent the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse bread maker base, its cord or plug in water or other liquid.

Your bread maker is now ready to use.

HOW TO USE-BASIC STEPS IN MAKING BREAD

1. Assemble both knead bars matching same colored parts. See Diagram 8.

Position knead bars onto correct shafts in bottom of pan, matching the hub shape to the shaft shape. Note that one shaft is shaped like a D and the other a easily recognize the difference. Do not attempt to interchange the hubs on the shafts as damage to the bread maker will occur. See Diagram 9 for proper positioning of knead bars on shafts. Make sure both knead bars are pushed down onto the shafts all the way. The blades of the knead bars will lie flat in the bottom of the pan, which is normal.

2. Add ingredients to pan in order listed in recipes, MAKING SURE to add all liquids to pan first, then the butter or margarine, followed by the dry ingredients and finally the yeast. After the dry ingredients are added to pan, tap pan to settle dry ingredients, then level ingredients, pushing some of the dry mixture into corners of pan. This will prevent any liquid from seeping up from the corners. Make a slight well in center of dry ingredients and add the yeast to the well. This is especially important when using the TIME DELAY to prevent the yeast from getting wet too soon.

3. Lock bread pan into bread maker by angling back edge of pan into oval shaped holder. Then firmly push front edge of pan down to lock in place. See Diagram 11 for more details. If pan does not lock in securely, push PAN RELEASE button and position again until secured. Pan must always be locked in place for bread maker to function properly. Always make sure the side of the pan marked FRONT is positioned to the front. Close door.

4. Plug bread maker cord into a 120 volt AC electrical outlet ONLY. Press desired BREAD SELECT button for the type of bread being made. The chosen setting will appear in display along with the process time. Press bread color button for desired crust color, LIGHT, MEDIUM, or DARK, which will appear in display. If you pass by desired bread color, just continue to press the bread color button until desired color appears in display. Press loaf size button for size of loaf being prepared, 1½ LB or 2 LB, which will also appear in display. The total process time for the selections made will appear in display.

5. Program EXTEND RISE if being used. See instructions on page 13. Program TIME DELAY if being used. See instructions on pages 12 and 13.

6. Press on/off button once to turn machine on. When turned on, the red light by the button will glow and the colon between hours and minutes will flash. After the bread maker has been turned on, the programmed settings cannot be changed. If you wish to change settings, hold on/off button down until red light goes out. Then program control as desired and turn back on. The bread making process will then begin; with the word PREHEAT appearing in the display to let you know which cycle the machine is in. The PREHEAT period time varies from 5 to 15 minutes depending on the bread selection made. During the PREHEAT period; you may hear faint clicking sounds which is normal as gentle heat is being provided to warm the pan and ingredients before kneading.

As the cycle advances and the time counts down, the words KNEAD, RISE and BAKE will appear in display. If the recipe recommends adding ingredients during the KNEAD cycle, add them when the alert sounds to prevent over-mixing. Simply open the door and add to pan. DO NOT STOP THE MACHINE TO ADD INGREDIENTS. The added ingredients will be mixed into the dough during the remainder of the kneading cycle.

Press the oven light button any time to look inside bread maker to check its progress.

The EXTEND RISE alert will sound near the end of final rise cycle before baking begins at the six (6) yeast bread settings. If you wish to extend the rise time for a larger loaf, press extend rise button once for 10 extra minutes; twice for 20 extra minutes of rise. See guidelines on how high the dough should be before extend rise is used to prevent the bread from over rising and baking into the cover on page 19.

Any crust treatment can also be done at this time before baking begins. See page 19 for more details on crust treatments.

CAUTION: To avoid burn injury, do not touch door, glass window, vent or sidewalls of bread maker during the bake cycle, as these surfaces are hot.

7. When cycle is complete, 0:00 will appear in display and an audible alert will sound. Turn bread maker off by holding on/off button down until on light goes out. The just completed program will reappear in display. Unplug cord from electrical outlet.

It is best to remove the bread immediately from machine for a crispier crust. Open door, press PAN RELEASE button and lift pan out using oven mitts. Handle bread pan carefully as it is hot. See Diagram 13.

CAUTION: To avoid burn injury, always use oven-mitts to remove the hot bread pan from bread maker and when removing the baked loaf of bread from pan. Do not allow oven mitts to touch the hot heating element in bottom of bread maker when removing pan.

CAUTION: If using hot pads rather than oven-mitts for removing hot bread pan from bread maker, be careful not to allow pads to touch hot heating elements as they can become singed or even start on fire if not careful. See Diagram 14.

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