Wolfgang Puck BBME025 User Manual

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Wolfgang Puck

Bread and Dessert Maker
Use and Care

IMPORTANT NOTICE

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN TO STORE.
If you have any problems with this unit,
contact Consumer Relations for service

PHONE: [phone] or

visit our website at wphousewares.com

Please read operating instructions

before using this product.

Please keep original box and packing materials

in the event that service is required.

W.P. APPLIANCES, INC. Toll Free [phone]
Model BBME025 Printed in China REV 1.0

All trademarks, service marks and trade names (collectively the “Marks”) are proprietary
to Wolfgang Puck World Wide.

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: This appliance must be grounded.
It is equipped with a 3-wire detachable cord having 3-prong grounding­type plug.

CAUTION: To insure continued protection against risk of electric
shock, connect to properly grounded outlet only. Consult a qualified

electrician if necessary. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature
by modifying the plug.

A short detachable power-supply cord is provided to reduce the
hazards resulting from entanglement or tripping over a longer cord.
A longer detachable power-supply cord or extension cords are available
and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If longer detachable
power-supply cord or extension cord is used, it should be positioned
such that it does not drape over the counter or tabletop where it can
be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally and:

A. Use only 3-wire extension cord with 3-blade grounding plug.
B. The marked rating of the extension cord must be equal to or

greater then the rating of this appliance. The electrical rating is
listed on the bottom of this unit

NOTE: This appliance rated 800 watts and should be the only appliance
operating on the circuit. The plug must be plugged into an outlet which
is properly installed and grounded.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1 Read all instructions carefully.
2 Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs and a potholder.

3 To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or

any other part of this bread maker, in water or other liquid.

4 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or

near children.

5 Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to

cool before putting on or taking off parts.

6 Do not use or operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug,

or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any
manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility
for examination, repair or adjustment.

7 The use of accessory attachments not recommended or sold by the

manufacturer may cause injuries.

8 Do not use outdoors.

9 Do not let the power supply cord hang over the edge of table or

counter, or touch hot surfaces.

10 Do not place the appliance on or near hot gas or electric burners, or

in a heated oven.

11 Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance

containing oil or other hot liquids or content.

12 Always attach plug to the appliance first, then plug cord into

wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control “off”, then remove plug
from wall outlet. Grip plug and pull from wall outlet. Never pull
on the cord.

13 Do not use the bread maker for other than intended use.

14 Avoid contacting moving parts during operation.

15 To reduce risk of electric shock, cook only in removable container.

16 Use extreme caution when removing hot container with food.

17 Do not clean with scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad an

touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electric shock.

18 Do not store in breadmaker any material, other than manufacturers

recommended accessories nor insert any utensils, as they may
create risk of fire or electric shock.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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Table of Contents

Important Safeguards 1

About Wolfgang Puck 3

Know Your Breadmaker 5

Know Your Control Panel 7

About Your Breadmaker 9

Before Your First Use 10

Setting the Clock to Real Time 11

Setting the Delay Time Function 12

Setting Descriptions 13

Using Your Breadmaker 15

Slicing & Storing Bread 19

Care & Cleaning 20

Breadmaker Cycle Times 21

Troubleshooting 23

Recipes 27

Limited Warranty 64

Contact Information back cover

Wolfgang Puck,

owner of the famous
Spago restaurants and
one of the most influential
chef-restauranteurs in
America, is credited with
reviving California’s rich
culinary heritage. His
cooking innovations,

a result of blending fresh
California ingredients with his classical French techniques, are enjoyed
by world leaders, stars and fellow chefs alike. He established other
trend-setting restaurants like Postrio in San Francisco, Chinois on
Main in Santa Monica, Trattoria del Lupo, and his latest creation, Cut, a
gourmet steakhouse in the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Home chefs can
also share Mr. Puck’s talents through his cookbooks and, of course,
through his appliances!

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Know Your

Breadmaker

Control Panel

Housing

Bread Pan

Carrying Handle

Measuring Cup

Power Cord

Kneading Blade Removal Tool

Measuring Spoon

Carrying Handle

Viewing Window

Lid

Power Indicator

Battery Compartment

Dual Kneading Blades

2 AAA batteries are included
with the breadmaker and
need to be inserted in the
compartment underneath
the front of the machine.

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Know Your Control Panel

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Know Your Control Panel

PAUSE Press and hold the PAUSE button to interrupt the

bread making cycle; press and hold the PAUSE button
a second time to resume. The PAUSE button is also
used to set the real time of day. (See instructions below
for setting the clock and delay TIME setting.) When
PAUSE mode is activated all other controls are locked,
preventing any accidental changes to the
selected program.

MENU Use the MENU button to cycle through the 12 functions

on your breadmaker.

LOAF SIZE Use to cycle between SMALL (2 lb) and LARGE (2.5 lb)

loaf size.

COLOR Use to select LIGHT, MEDIUM, or DARK crust color.

CYCLE This function is only available when using CUSTOM

setting (#12).

TIME Use to specify the completion time of the selected

cycles 1 – 11. Always select bread type (settings 1 – 1 1)
before setting a delay time as the completion time is
dependent upon the total bread making cycle time.

START/STOP Press to start the bread making cycle or to begin the

delay TIME function. Once the bread making cycle has
started you can press and hold the START/STOP button
to change any of the breadmaker settings, or to cancel
the KEEP WARM mode.

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About Your Breadmaker

IMPORTANT: Always add ingredients in the order they are specified in

the recipe. For best results, accurate measuring of ingredients is vital.
Do not put larger quantities than recommended into the baking pan as it
may produce poor results and may damage the Breadmaker.

To clear a program after you have started it, push the START/STOP
button until you hear a beep. Zeroes will appear in the display window
and you can now enter another program.

Before Your First Use

Enjoy using your Wolfgang Puck Breadmaker. Before your first use,
please take a few minutes to read this Instruction Manual and keep it handy for
reference. Please pay particular attention to the safety instructions we have
provided for your protection.

Carefully unpack the Breadmaker and remove all packaging materials.
To remove any dust that may have accumulated during packing, wipe the
baking pan, kneading blade and outside surface of the Breadmaker with a
clean, damp cloth. Do not use scouring pads or any abrasives on any part
of the Breadmaker.

Plug the cord into a 120-volt AC outlet. The cord length of this Breadmaker
was selected to reduce the possibility of tangling or tripping over a longer cord.
If more cord is needed, use a UL certified extension cord rated no less than 15
amperes and 120 volts. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will
not drape over the countertop where it can be pulled on by children or
tripped over.

About Your Breadmaker

• The Breadmaker makes SMALL (2 lb) and LARGE (2.5 lb) horizontal
loaves of breads.

• Two-paddle horizontal bread pan makes traditional shaped bread.

• The Breadmaker has 1 1 pre-programmed settings and one
programmable setting (CUSTOM). See Breadmaker Cycle
Times, page 21.

• Special RAPID BAKE setting allows you to complete the bread
making process in 59 minutes. Special recipes must be used for
these cycles.

• The Fruit and Nut Beep signals when it is time to add extra
ingredients such as fruits, nuts, or chips. It will maintain ingredients’
shape and texture rather than be chopped up by the kneading blade.
If you select delay baking, you may add all the ingredients at once
and bypass this function. However, the fruits, nuts, or chips may get
somewhat chopped.

• The crust color of your fresh homemade bread can be controlled for
personal preference by selecting LIGHT, MEDIUM, or DARK crust.

• 24-hour programmable delay baking function lets you wake up to
hot baked bread in the morning or when you arrive home from work.

• Large VIEWING WINDOW allows you to watch the bread making
process.

• The KEEP WARM function prevents the bread from getting
soggy by keeping finished bread warm up to an hour after the
baking is completed. This function stops when the unit is turned
off or is unplugged.

• The Breadmaker is designed with a cool–touch exterior.

• The Breadmaker has POWER LOSS MEMORY, which resumes
the cycle where it left off when a short-term power loss occurs.

• Do not cover the Breadmaker with towels or other materials
that may prevent steam from escaping. Some steam from vents
is normal.

• Do not place any objects on top of the Breadmaker.

• Unplug the unit and wait until it cools, then remove any spilled
ingredients or crumbs from the baking chamber of the Breadmaker
by wiping with a damp sponge or cloth. See Care and
Cleaning, page 20.

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Setting the Clock to Real Time

The clock can only be set when not in any activated bread making cycle.

Always ensure that your batteries are properly placed into the battery
compartment of the breadmaker to ensure that all settings are saved
should a power outage occur.

1 Press and hold the PAUSE button. The display will show SET CLOCK

TIME, and the HOUR setting will begin to flash.

2 Press the TIME button until the correct HOUR is displayed. Be

sure to pay attention to the AM/PM setting when cycling through
the hours.

3 Press the PAUSE button a second time and the MINUTES will begin

to FLASH.

4 Press the TIME button until the correct MINUTES is displayed.

5 When finished setting the time, press the PAUSE button and the

colon will begin to flash indicating that the displayed time is set.

Setting the Delay Time

Function

The delay time setting will always show the COMPLETION time of the
selected bread making cycle.

1 Always make sure that the real clock time is set, and be sure to

select bread type, crust COLOR, and LOAF SIZE before entering
delay TIME cycle.

2 Press the TIME button once; the HOUR and MINUTES will begin to

flash, and the display will also show SAME DAY.

3 Press TIME again to cycle in 10-minute increments until the time

that you want the bread completed is shown in the display. Pay close
attention to the AM/PM indicator and the SAME DAY/NEXT DAY
indicator to ensure that the accurate completion time is set.

4 While the completion time is still blinking, press START/STOP

to begin the delay TIME feature. You can cancel the delay TIME
feature by simply pressing and holding the START/STOP button
for 3 seconds.

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Setting Descriptions

Follow this flow chart to make breadmaker usage as easy as 1,2,3.

Select MENU LOAF SIZE COLOR START

1 Press MENU key to select the desired baking cycle.

2 Press LOAF SIZE key to select the desired bread size.

3 Press COLOR key to select the crust color preference.

4 Press START key to begin baking.

Note: If using the delay TIME key, complete 1 through 3 first. See page

12 for instructions on the delay TIME function.

Setting 1 BASIC BREADS

This setting is used for breads that primarily use white flour,
although some recipes may include small amounts of whole grain flour.
This is the best setting to use when experimenting with different
bread recipes in your Breadmaker.

Setting 2 WHOLE WHEAT (also MULTI-GRAIN)

This setting is used for recipes with significant amounts of whole
wheat, rye flour or bran. It begins with a rest period during which the
flours or grains absorb the liquid ingredients. Soaking causes the flour
or grain to soften and helps ingredients to combine well. The settings
have an extra rise cycle to allow heavy wheat and grains to expand.
Generally, whole wheat and multi-grain breads are shorter and denser
than Basic, French, or Sweet breads.

Setting 3 FRENCH

Traditionally, French bread has a crispier crust and lighter texture than
basic breads. Recipes usually do not include butter, margarine, or milk.

Setting 4 QUICK

These breads have the shortest mixing time and are always leavened
with baking powder or baking soda. Use for banana breads, coffee cakes
and pound cakes.

Setting 5 SWEET

Use this setting for recipes that use a high percentage of butter,
eggs and sugar, as well as fruit juice, or added sweet ingredients, such as
coconut flakes, raisins, dried fruit, or chocolate. Baking temperature is
reduced to prevent burning and the extra rise cycle gives the loaves
a light, airy texture.

Setting Descriptions

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Setting 6 CAKE

This setting is used for recipes that contain baking powder or baking
soda rather than yeast to make cake rise. Cake recipes must be specially
designed for this setting.

Setting 7 JAM

Use this setting for making jam from fresh fruits.

Setting 8 DOUGH

This setting is ideal for making a variety of doughs. Use this setting to
knead, proof, punch and rise without utilizing the baking mode. Remove
the dough and shape it to make pizza, rolls, pretzels, doughnuts, and
round or braided breads. Then bake in a conventional oven or fry in a
deep fryer (i.e. doughnuts).

Setting 9 RAPID BAKE

This setting is designed to make bread in only 59 minutes. Only specially
designed recipes are appropriate for this setting. These recipes call for
very warm water and a large amount of Breadmaker or fast-rising yeast.
Heavy flours and other heavy ingredients are not suitable for this setting.

Setting 10 BAKE

This is a bake-only setting that does not mix. If you have baked a
loaf of bread in your machine and would prefer a darker crust, use
the BAKE setting to bake the loaf for a longer period of time. Set the
machine to the BAKE setting and press the START key. Watch your time
and stop the machine when desired. The bake cycle is preset for 60
minutes. This setting is especially helpful for leftover breads, or when
you need to extend the baking time from any of the other cycles.

Setting 1 1 GLUTEN FREE

This setting is used for kneading, rising, and baking gluten-free bread
using gluten-free flours in place of standard bread flour.

Setting 12 CUSTOM

This setting allows you to set your own preferred times for the kneading,
rising, and baking cycles of your Breadmaker.

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Using Your Breadmaker

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Using Your Breadmaker

These are instructions for bread baking only-not dough, jam or bake
cycles. The bread settings in this unit will combine ingredients, knead,
and make bread from start to finish automatically. The DOUGH setting
makes dough for a variety of recipes that can be shaped and baked in
an oven. To delay completion, the automatic TIME may be programmed
to make bread or dough while you are at work or asleep. (See Setting
the Delay Time Function, page 12.)

The recipes included with this booklet have been thoroughly tested
to ensure best results. Recipes have been created specially for this
breadmaker and may not produce acceptable results in other
similar Breadmaking machines.

1 Open the lid and remove the

baking pan by pulling slightly forward
on the handle, then up and out (see
Figure 1). It is important to remove the
baking pan from the unit when putting
ingredients into the pan. This will prevent
accidentally spilling ingredients into the
baking chamber.

WARNING

• Place your Breadmaker where

it is level, stable, and secure.

• Ingredients spilled in baking chamber
can cause fire when ignited by the
heating element.

2 Attach the kneading blades onto the

shafts inside the baking pan by lining up
the flat side of the blade with the flat
side of the shaft. Push the blades firmly
onto the shafts (see Figure 2).

WARNING

• Be sure to set the kneading blades
firmly in place to prevent blades from
coming off during operation, which
may affect the kneading or mixing.

• Be sure the shafts are clean of any
residue (i.e. dough). This will ensure
the kneading blades will fully fit into
place and prevent blades from sticking
to shafts.

FOR ALL BREAD BAKING SETTINGS, FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:

3 Select a recipe from the recipe section of this booklet. When

following the recipes:

Measure ingredients carefully and accurately. To measure liquids,

use a see-through liquid measuring cup and check the measurement
at eye level. When measuring dry ingredients, use a standard dry
measuring cup and level the ingredients with a straightedge knife.

Slightly inaccurate measurement can make a difference in results.

Use standard measuring spoons and level off with a straightedge
knife.

• Always add ingredients into the baking pan in the order listed.

• Always add yeast last. Be sure the yeast does not touch the
liquid ingredients.

WARNING

• Be careful not to mix the yeast with any of the wet ingredients,
especially when using the delay time function feature. Otherwise,
the bread may not rise properly.

Breadmaker Tip

After 5 minutes of kneading, open the lid of the breadmaker and
check the dough consistency. The dough should form a soft, tacky
ball. If too dry, add liquid. If too wet, add flour. Additional liquid or
flour should be added in 1/2 - 1 tablespoon increments.

4 Place the baking pan back into the unit in a slightly forward, angled

position. Push down and back on the pan until you hear it click firmly
into place. Push the side handles down into the pan.

Special Note: If the baking pan is not installed properly or firmly clicked
into place, the kneading blades will not operate.

5 Close the lid. Connect the plug to a 120-volt AC-only outlet. You

will hear a beep and the display will show the time of day.

6 Choose the correct setting for your recipe by pressing the MENU

button. Each time MENU is pressed, you will hear a beep and the
number in the display window will advance to the next cycle.

Special Note: The Whole Wheat settings begin with a rest period during
which the flours or grains absorb the liquid ingredients. Soaking causes
the flour or grain to soften and helps ingredients to combine well. There
is no blade action during this period.

Figure 1

Figure 2

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7 Press the COLOR button to choose the crust color desired.

There are three choices: LIGHT, MEDIUM, or DARK. When you press
the button, you will hear a beep, and the display window will show
the color selected.

Note: Select crust color only for Basic, French, and Whole Wheat settings.

8 Press the LOAF button to choose the desired loaf size. When you

press the button, you will hear a beep, and the display window will
show the size of the loaf selected.

Note: LOAF size selection is not available in JAM or DOUGH cycles.

9 If desired, press the TIME button to delay the completion of your

bread for up to 13 hours. For details, see the Setting the Delay Time
Function, page 12.

10 Press the START/STOP button to begin. The remaining time will

count down in one-minute increments. When the baking time is
completed, a beep will sound.

To cancel a program once you have started it, press the
START/STOP button again until you hear a beep. You can now
reprogram the machine.

Breadmaking Tip

After 5 minutes of kneading, open the lid of the breadmaker and
check the dough consistency. The dough should form a soft, tacky
ball. If too dry, add liquid. If too wet, add flour. Additional liquid or
flour should be added in 1/2 - 1 tablespoon increments.

11 The Breadmaker is designed with a KEEP WARM feature that

automatically begins when the bake time is completed. This will
continue for up to 60 minutes after baking is complete. During this
time, the Breadmaker will circulate hot air to keep the bread warm.
You may remove the baking pan at any time during the KEEP WARM
cycle. To turn off the KEEP WARM feature before the 60 minutes are
up, simply press the STOP button and hold it until you hear a beep.
UNPLUG THE UNIT WHEN FINISHED. Never leave the unit plugged
in when not in use.

Note: The KEEP WARM feature does not function on some cycles. See
Breadmaker Cycle Times, page 21.

Using Your Breadmaker

12 The Breadmaker has a convenient viewing window so that you

may watch the progress of the bread as it is mixed, kneaded, and
baked. Occasionally, some moisture may form in the window
during baking. You may lift the lid to look inside during mixing and
kneading stages. However, DO NOT OPEN THE LID DURING
THE BAKING CYCLE, (approximately the last hour) as this may
cause the bread to collapse.

Warning

To avoid damaging the Breadmaker, do not put any object on top
of the unit.

13 To remove the bread from the baking pan, use pot holders or oven

mitts and pull up on the side handles. Place the bread pan on a wire
cooling rack for 10 - 15 minutes. Turn the pan upside down and shake
the bread out and place the bread onto a wire cooling rack. You can
remove the bread from the bread pan immediately after the baking
cycle; however, it will require more effort to remove it. If you have
difficulty removing bread from the baking pan, slide a flat rubber or
plastic spatula along the sides of the pan to loosen the loaf. Turn the
pan over and shake the loaf out.

Caution: The baking pan has a nonstick finish so the bread should
come out easily. Do not use metal utensils to remove bread as they
may scratch the nonstick surface.

14 Allow the bread to cool before slicing. If the kneading blade remains

in the bottom of the baking pan, fill the baking pan with hot water
to loosen. If the kneading blade remains in the bottom of the bread,
use the blade removal tool to remove. Do not use a knife or any
other sharp metal object as it will scratch the nonstick coating on
the kneading blade.

Caution: Always check to see where the kneading blade is when
removing a baked loaf of bread. If it remains stuck in the bread, you
may damage it by cutting into it while slicing.

Important: Fill pan with warm water immediately after removing
bread to prevent blades from sticking to shaft.

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Care and Cleaning

CAUTION:

To prevent electrical shock, unplug the unit before cleaning. Allow
the Breadmaker to cool before cleaning. Do not immerse or splash
either the body or lid in any liquid as this may cause damage and/or
electric shock.

For best performance and maintenance, clean the Breadmaker after
each use as follows:

Outer Body, Lid, and Baking Chamber

Wipe the lid and outer body of the unit with a damp cloth or slightly
damp sponge. Use a damp sponge or cloth to wipe out any flour,
crumbs, or other materials from the baking chamber. Dry thoroughly.

Baking Pan and Kneading Blades

Both the baking pan and kneading blades have nonstick surfaces.
Do not use any harsh cleansers, abrasive materials, or utensils that
may scratch the surfaces. Over time, the nonstick surface may
change in appearance due to moisture and steam. This is normal and
has no effect on its use or quality.

Remove the baking pan and kneading blades from the baking
chamber before cleaning. Wipe the outside of the baking pan with
a damp cloth. Wash the inside of the baking pan with warm, soapy
water. If the kneading blades get stuck, fill the baking pan with hot
water and soak for 30 minutes or until they loosen and can be
removed easily. If the hole in the kneading blades become clogged,
carefully clean it out with a wooden or plastic toothpick.

CAUTION

Never use any of the following to clean your Breadmaker: Paint
Thinner, Benzine, Steel Wool Pads, Polishing Powder or Chemical
Dustcloths. DO NOT place any part or parts of the bread maker in
the dishwasher.

STORING THE UNIT

Be sure to dry all parts before storing including the viewing
window. Close the lid, and do not store anything on top of
the Breadmaker.

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Slicing and Storing Bread

For best results, place bread on a wire rack and allow to cool
15 to 30 minutes before slicing. Use an electric knife or serrated bread
knife for even slices.

Store unused bread tightly covered (reclosable plastic bags or
plastic containers work well) at room temperature for up to three days.
For longer storage (up to one month), place bread in a tightly covered
container in the freezer. Since homemade bread has no preservatives,
it tends to dry out and become stale faster than commercially­made bread.

Leftover slightly hardened bread may be cut into 1/2–inch or 1-inch
cubes and used in recipes to make croutons, bread pudding, or stuffing.

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