West Bend L5141 User Manual

WEST BEND® AUTOMATIC BREAD AND DOUGH MAKER

WITH ONE-HOUR BREAD EXPRESS™

L5141

TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS

AND WARNINGS IN THIS CARE/USE INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL.

For your records, fill in the following information on your bread maker and save dated sales receipt for warranty purposes.

Cat. Number_____________ Date of Manufacture (located on back of bread maker) ________________. Date of Purchase or Received as Gift ________________.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON PROTECTING ELECTRONIC CONTROL: To protect bread

maker’s electronic control against possible damage caused by surges in electrical power line, we recommend using a surge protector device, available in the electronics department of most discount/hardware stores. Simply plug surge protector into the electrical outlet, then plug bread maker cord into receptacle of surge protector.

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 electrical shock, do not place cord, plug or appliance in water or other liquid. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning appliance. Avoid contacting moving parts. Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to West Bend Housewares for examination, repair or adjustment. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by West Bend Housewares may result in fire, electrical shock or personal injury. Do not use outdoors. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. Do not place appliance on or near a hot gas or electrical burner, or in a heated oven. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. To disconnect power, press stop button to turn control off, then remove plug from wall outlet. Never pull on the cord. Extreme caution must be used when moving appliance during operation.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Your bread maker needs no special care other than cleaning. If servicing becomes necessary see warranty section in this booklet for 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 countertop or tabletop 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 services 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 TO FOLLOW FOR MAKING THE FIRST LOAF OF BREAD

BREAD MAKING IN FOUR EASY STEPS!

FOR MEASURING: FOR MAKING BREAD:

See-through liquid measuring cup with graduated markings Water Set of solid, nesting type measuring cups for dry ingredients Butter or Margarine Set of measuring spoons Bread Flour Kitchen spoon Sugar Table knife Dry Milk Salt Active Dry Yeast or Fast Rising/Bread Machine

Yeast

HOW TO MEASURE: Measuring ingredients the right way with the correct measuring cups and spoons is most

important when making bread. See measuring section for more information.

REMEMBER TO: Always measure liquid ingredients in see-through measuring cup with graduated markings. Liquid should just reach marking on cup at “eye-level,” not above or below.

For easier measuring, set cup on inside of top kitchen cabinet.

Always use liquid at the correct temperature. One-Hour Bread Express™ requires hotter liquids

than the other bread settings. Use thermometer included with machine or other thermometer to measure liquid temperature. See backside of thermometer included with machine for proper use.

Always spoon dry ingredients, like bread flour, into solid, nesting type-measuring cups, then

level off with table knife.

Never scoop measuring cups into dry ingredients as this will pack down the ingredients,

causing the dough to be dry and the loaf to be short.

Always use set of measuring spoons to measure smaller quantities of dry and liquid ingredients, measuring level, not rounded or heaping.

MAKING BASIC WHITE BREAD - 1½ POUND LOAF – BASIC/SPECIALTY OR ONE-HOUR SETTING

Basic/Specialty Bread Setting Ingredients One-Hour Bread Express™

9 ounces, *75° - 85°F WATER 9 ounces,* 115° - 125° F 2 tablespoons BUTTER OR MARGARINE 2 tablespoons 3 cups BREAD FLOUR 3 cups 2 tablespoons SUGAR 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons DRY MILK 2 tablespoons 1½ teaspoons SALT 1 teaspoon 2 teaspoons active dry yeast YEAST 3 teaspoons fast rising/

bread machine yeast *9 ounces equals 1 cup + 2 tablespoons.

1. Put knead bar in bread pan over shaft. Twist bar if needed to slide down all the way.

2. Measure water at correct temperature and add to bread pan with butter or margarine.

3. Measure bread flour, sugar, dry milk and salt; add to pan. Level ingredients.

4. Make shallow well in center of dry ingredients; add yeast to center. Lock pan into machine.

See directional arrow on edge of pan for which way to turn. Close cover

PROGRAMMING CONTROL FOR MAKING BREAD

1.Plug cord into electrical outlet. If using basic/specialty bread setting, machine is already programmed for this setting. Arrows will point to basic/specialty setting and medium setting with 3:10 (3 hours, 10 minutes) in display, the time necessary to make bread at the basic/specialty setting.

If using One-Hour Bread Express™, press bread select button until arrow points to one-hour setting. 1:00 (one-hour) will

appear in display. No arrow will point to crust color as crust setting is preset.

2.. Press start/stop button to turn machine on. Red “on” light will glow, and minutes will begin count down. (Alert will

sound during knead cycle to add ingredients. Ignore this alert as no additional ingredients are added for this recipe).

3. When done, alert will sound and 0:00 will appear in display. Turn machine off by holding start/stop button down until “on”

light goes out.

4. Unlock pan and remove with hot pads. Hake loaf out and place on rack to cool 15 to 30 minutes before slicing. Wash

pan following cleaning instructions in this book.

For more information on making bread and additional recipes, read on.

OTHER TIPS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN USING YOUR BREAD MAKER

CAUTION: To prevent personal injury DO NOT REMOVE the bread pan or touch any moving parts when bread maker is in operation. If you need to stop the bread maker during operation, hold the start/stop button down for four (4) seconds or until the red light goes out.

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.

DO NOT IMMERSE base of bread pan in water or other liquid as this can damage the bearing that turns the knead bar on

the bottom of the pan. See “CLEAN AFTER EACH USE” section in this booklet for further details.

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.

CAUTION: To prevent personal injury, 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.

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.

DO NOT EXCEED the ingredient capacity of the bread maker. See “KNOW YOUR INGREDIENTS” section in this

booklet.

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 by pushing some of the dry ingredients 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 the yeast form getting wet

before the bread making process begins.

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 within 5 to 10 seconds. If power is not restored in 5 to 10 seconds, 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 reset to the default setting: basic/specialty, medium

crust, with 3:10 in display.

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

DO NOT TOUCH control panel buttons after bread maker has been turned on as this can interrupt the cycle. Turn bread

maker off after completion of cycle.

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 used in making bread and provides structure as well as 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 SELFRISING 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 special whole wheat bread setting. Whole wheat flour

contains the entire wheat kernel, including the bran and germ, therefore, breads made with 100 percent 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

bread setting on your machine features 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. However, it

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

SPECIAL NOTES 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 (whole wheat, rye) in a refrigerator to prevent them from becoming rancid.

Measure the amount of flour as directed in each recipe but make any adjustment after the first 5 to 8 minutes of continuous

kneading. Feel free to check the condition of the dough by feeling it and looking at it during the knead cycle as this is the only time you can make any minor adjustment that may be necessary as follow:

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 the pan in one corner, and is more like a batter than a dough, add onetablespoon 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.

You will know when 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 3 cups of bread flour for the 1½ pound loaf or 2 cups bread flour for the 1 pound loaf. Breads

containing whole wheat, cereals or oats should not exceed a total of 3½ cups for the 1½ pound loaf or 2½ cups for the 1 pound loaf.

SUGAR AND OTHER SWEETENERS

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.

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 in making bread. Refrigerated milk must always be warmed to 75-85° F for regular bread settings; 115-125°F for the one-hour setting 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 130°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 time delay feature of the bread maker as regular milk can spoil when left at room temperature for several hours. Use lukewarm

water, about 75-85°F, for regular bread settings; 115-125° F water for one-one-hour setting. DO NOT USE WATER ABOVE 130°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, for the most part, interchangeable in recipes. Eliminate dry milk in recipes when substituting milk for water. Watch the condition of the dough during the knead cycle for any minor adjustment that may be needed. Slightly more milk may be needed when substituting for water.

BUTTER, MARGARINE, SHORTENING and OILS serve several purposes in bread making as they tenderize the

bread, add flavor and richness and contribute to the storage life of bread by retaining moisture. An excess of fat, however, can inhibit rising, so measure accurately.

Butter, margarine and solid shortening are interchangeable in recipes. You may wish to cut butter or margarine into four (4) pieces for faster blending during the knead cycle. Do not use fat reduced margarines as they contain more water and can affect the size of the loaf.

If substituting oil for a solid fat, reduce the amount of liquid in recipe by ½ to 1 tablespoon, making any minor adjustment during the knead cycle to obtain the right dough consistency.

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 adjustment, which may be needed.

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 as some minor adjustment may be needed to get the dough to the right consistency.

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.

: Provide food for the yeast, add height and flavor to the bread and give the crust

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 to 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 the 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 time delay 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 that 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 recipes. 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 and must be

used at the one-hour setting for best results.

DO NOT USE COMPRESSED CAKE YEAST IN YOUR BREAD MAKER. 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 you can measure the exact amount you need 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 do save the unused amount from the open envelope, store it 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 the 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 to recipes 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 condition of the dough during kneading as you may need to add a little water as the vital gluten will absorb liquid. Vital gluten can be obtained at most health food stores. Do not use gluten flour, as this is not as effective as vital gluten as it contains less protein.

Or, you can use a large egg as a substitute for vital gluten as it too will increase the protein content. If using an egg, add it to the liquid in 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 for any minor adjustment that may be needed.

SPECIAL NOTE ON CINNAMON AND GARLIC: Adding too much cinnamon or garlic can affect the texture and size

of the loaf obtained. Cinnamon can break down the structure of the dough, affecting height and texture, whereas, 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 STEP IN USING YOUR BREAD MAKER IS TO MEASURE THE INGREDIENTS PRECISELY AND ACCURATELY. YOU MAY NEED TO CHANGE YOUR MEASURING HABITS SOME, BUT THE REWARDS FOR DOING SO WILL BE GREAT – WONDERFUL LOAVES OF BREAD YOU WILL BE PROUD OF AND THAT EVERYONE WILL ENJOY.

Follow these VERY IMPORTANT tips when measuring ingredients:

READ through the recipe and organize the ingredients you will need in the order they are added to the bread pan. Many

bread disasters occur because an ingredient was left out or added twice.

USE: standard kitchen measuring cups and spoons and follow the steps

below:

1. ALWAYS use 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 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 for easier measuring at eye level.

2. ALWAYS use standard dry measuring cups for measuring all dry ingredients, especially

flour. Dry measuring cups are those that nest together. ALWAYS SPOON DRY INGREDIENTS INTO THE SPECIFIED MEASURING CUP, THEN LEVEL OFF TOP WITH A KNIFE. ALL MEASUREMENTS MUST BE LEVEL. DO NOT SCOOP MEASURING CUPS INTO DRY INGREDIENTS, ESPECIALLY FLOUR. THIS WILL COMPRESS THE INGREDIENTS INTO THE CUP AND CAUSE THE DOUGH TO BE DRY WHICH WILL RESULT IN A SHORT LOAF OF BREAD.

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

3.ALWAYS use standard measuring spoons for measuring ingredients such

as yeast, salt, sugar and dry milk as well as small amounts of honey,

molasses or water. Again, the measurements MUST BE LEVEL, not

rounded or heaping as this little bit of a difference can affect the bread.

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 prepared in your

bread maker. Follow the directions for making a 1½ pound loaf. Use the basic/specialty bread setting for most mixes unless preparing a 100 percent whole wheat or natural grain mix, which would require the whole wheat bread setting. Add

the recommended amount of liquid to the bread pan first, then the flour mixture and finally the yeast on top. Select desired

crust color and start the bread maker. The time delay feature can be used with bread mixes providing no perishable

ingredients are used, such as milk, eggs, etc., which can spoil when left at room temperature for several hours. Bread mixes

can also be made at one-hour setting with some adjustments needed. See One-Hour Bread Express™ section on using bread mixes at the one-hour setting.

MAKE YOUR OWN MIXES: To save time, money and energy, you can prepare your own bread mixes and store

them in the refrigerator until ready to use. Simply measure all dry ingredients in recipes, EXCEPT YEAST, into a plastic bag or seal-able container. Label as to the type of bread and loaf size. When ready to use, let the flour mixture stand at room temperature 15 minutes, then add recommended liquids, the butter or margarine and then the dry flour mixture to pan.

Level and add the yeast to well made in center. Program and start the bread maker. Use time delay if recipe recommends

its use.

MEASUREMENT EQUIVALENT CHART

FLUID CUP = OUNCE = TABLESPOON = TEASPOON

1 = 8 = 16 = 48 ⅞ = 7 = 14 = 42 ¾ = 6 = 12 = 36

⅔ = 5⅓ = 10⅔ = 32 ⅝ = 5 = 10 = 30

½ = 4 = 8 = 24

⅜ = 3 = 6 = 18 ⅓ = 2⅔ = 5⅓ = 16

¼ = 2 = 4 = 12 ⅛ = 1 = 2 = 6 ½ = 1 = 3 ¼ = ½ = 1½

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 a teaspoon or two. 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.

ADAPTING YOUR FAVORITE BREAD/DOUGH RECIPES: After you have prepared some of the

recipes in this book, you may wish to adapt some of your favorite conventional bread recipes to the bread maker. Some experimentation will be required on your part and you will need to check the condition of the dough during the knead cycle for any minor adjustment that may be needed in liquid or flour. Either use one of the recipes in this book that is similar to your recipe as a guide, or use the formula that follows:

For each cup of flour used in recipe use:

3 ounces liquid, 80° F ½ tablespoon fat ½ teaspoon salt ½ tablespoon sweetener

scant ¾ teaspoon active dry or

½ teaspoon bread machine/fast rise yeast

For example, based on the formula above using 3 cups of flour, start with:

9 ounces liquid, 80°F 1½ tablespoons fat 3 cups bread flour 1½ teaspoons salt 1½ tablespoons sweetener

2 teaspoons active dry or

1½ teaspoons bread machine/fast rise yeast

Add ingredients to the pan in recommended sequence: liquids first, followed by fat, then all dry ingredients except yeast.

Level dry ingredients in pan, make a slight well and add the yeast to well. Program for basic/specialty setting, medium

crust color. After 10 minutes of continuous kneading, check the condition of dough. It should be soft, a bit sticky with a slight smear of dough 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 3 CUPS OF BREAD FLOUR FOR A 1½ POUND LOAF; 2 CUPS OF FLOUR FOR A 1 POUND LOAF.

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 or sealed storage container 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 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 bread maker was designed to be very easy to use. Please review the following features to better understand what each button on control panel is designed to do and the options that are available to you.

BREAD SELECT BUTTON: The bread select button lets you choose

between a number of different bread settings as well as a dough setting. With each

press of the bread select button, the indicator arrow will point to a bread or dough

setting on the control panel. The time required to complete each setting also appears in the display.

The bread select settings offered are:

basic/specialty 3:10 (medium crust) whole wheat 3:40 (medium crust) dough 1:20 one-hour 1:00

The basic/specialty bread setting can be used for almost any bread recipe containing at least 50% bread flour. If a recipe contains less than 50% bread flour, then use the whole wheat setting as this setting features a longer knead cycle which is

beneficial for whole grain flour, such as whole wheat.

The dough setting is used when you wish to make dough for hand shaping and baking in your own oven, such as dinner

rolls.

One-Hour Bread Express™ can be used to make a loaf of bread in just one hour. For best results, hotter liquid, fast rise or

bread machine yeast as well as slightly less salt must be used. See guidelines in One-Hour Bread Express section.

When using the basic/specialty, whole wheat, dough and one –hour settings, an audible alert will sound during the knead

cycle as a reminder to add ingredients, such as nuts, raisins, etc., if recommended in recipe. If not adding extra ingredients, ignore this alert or use it as a checkpoint to check the condition of the dough for any minor adjustment that may be necessary. See “SPECIAL NOTES ON FLOUR”.

CRUST COLOR BUTTON: The crust color button lets you choose three (3) different crust colors for breads made

at the basic/specialty and whole-wheat settings. With each press of the crust color button, the indicator arrow will point to light, medium or dark on the control panel. Simply select the desired crust color you wish for the bread recipe being prepared. The crust color button does not apply to the dough or one-hour 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. The time delay can be programmed to delay the start of the bread maker for up to 13 hours at all settings EXCEPT

one-hour. 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 time delay, simply prepare the recipe

you wish to make, place the bread pan into bread maker, program the bread select and crust color, then enter the number

of hours and minutes from when you start the bread maker to when you want the bread done. The (up)

time delay

button will scroll up in 10-minute increments, whereas the (down)

increments. See “HOW TO USE TIME DELAY” section for more details on using this feature. The recipes with the

Symbol can be used in the time delay mode.

time delay button will scroll down in 10-minute

START/STOP BUTTON: Use the start/stop button to turn bread maker on and off. Before starting the machine,

you must first program the bread select and crust color, plus the time delay if being used. Press start/stop button once to

turn machine on. When on, red signal light by button will glow and remain lit until bread maker is turned off. To turn off,

press and hold start/stop button down for about four (4) seconds or until light goes out.

When the machine is on, the colon between hours and minutes will flash and minutes will begin to count down so you always know how much time remains until bread is done.

When process time elapses, 0:00 will appear in display and audible alert will sound to let you know bread is done. Turn off

by holding start/stop button down until red light goes out. Remove bread pan using oven mitts and shake loaf out of pan

onto cooling rack. Cool before slicing.

If pan is not removed immediately after baking, machine will automatically go into keep warm period, machine will

automatically turn itself off and on light will go out.

If using dough setting, machine will automatically turn off upon completion of cycle, red light will go out, alert will sound

and display will reset to dough setting. Remove dough and finish as recommended in recipe being prepared. Do not leave pan containing dough inside machine after completion of cycle as dough will continue to rise and could overflow the pan. See Dough section for more details.

TOO HOT/TOO COLD WARNING: If inside of oven chamber is too hot or too cold for bread making, the word

‘hot’ or ‘col’ will appear in display along with alert sounding to let you know that the machine can not be turned on. You will need to remove pan from machine and allow chamber to cool down or warm up accordingly.

Typically ‘hot’ will appear in display when you make consecutive loaves and forget to turn machine off between loaves. Allow chamber to cool down with cover open 10 to 15 minutes or until machine can be turned on without warning going

off. If ‘col’ 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.

CLEAN BEFORE USING

Twist pan clockwise to unlock from bread maker, then lift out.

SPECIAL NOTE: Bread pan is not immersible and should never be washed in an automatic dishwasher.

Immersing pan in water can cause damage to the bearing that turns the knead bar. Dishwasher cleansers can reduce the non-stick qualities of the coating, causing sticking of the bread.

Before using your bread maker for the first time, wash inside of pan and knead bar with hot soapy water and a soft cloth, rinse and dry.

The knead bar lifts off shaft in bottom of pan. You may need to twist the bar slightly to remove.Do not use any abrasive scouring pads or cleaner on pan or knead bar as damage may 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 personal injury, 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.Position knead bar onto shaft in bottom of pan, matching hub shape to shaft shape for proper

positioning. Make sure knead bar is pushed down onto shaft all the way. You may need to twist bar slightly to drop in place.

2.Add ingredients to pan in order listed in recipe, MAKING SURE to add all liquids to pan first, then the butter or

margarine, followed by the dry ingredients and finally the yeast. After dry ingredients are added to pan, tap pan to settle ingredients, then level ingredients, pushing some of the dry mixture into corners of pan. This will prevent liquid from seeping up from the corners. Make a slight well in center of dry ingredients and add the yeast to the well. This sequence of

adding ingredients to the pan is especially important when using the time delay to prevent the yeast from getting wet before

the bread making process begins.

3.Lock pan into bread maker by twisting counterclockwise. See directional arrow on edge of pan for

which way to turn to lock. If pan does not lock securely, remove pan and reposition until secured. Pan must always be locked in place for bread maker to function properly. Close cover.

4.Plug read maker cord into a 120 volt AC electrical outlet ONLY. Press bread select button for type of

bread being made. The press crust color button for desired color, light, medium or dark. (Crust color does not apply to one-hour setting). The total process time for the selections made will appear in display. Program time delay if being used.

5.Press start/stop button once to turn machine on. When on, red light will glow and colon between hours and minutes will

flash.

After bread maker has been turned on, programmed setting cannot be changed. To change settings, hold start/stop button

down until red light goes out. Then program control as desired and turn back on. The bread making process will then begin. You may hear faint clicking sounds which is normal as gentle heat is being provided to warm the pan and ingredients for best results.

As cycle advances, an alert will sound during the knead cycle as a reminder to add any extra ingredients if the recipe recommends doing so. Simply open cover and add the ingredients to the pan on top of dough. The added ingredients will be

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