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F.A.Q.
Questions About General
Performance and Operation.
Question 1
What should I do when the Kneading Blade comes out
with the bread?
This is normal, remove it with a pair of plastic tongs before
slicing the bread. Since the Kneading Blade disconnects from
the Baking Pan for cleaning, it is not a malfunction when it
comes out in your bread.
Question 2
Why does my bread sometimes have some flour on
the side crust?
In some cases, the flour mix may remain on the corners of the
Baking Pan. When this happens, simply trim off that portion of
the outer crust with a sharp knife.
Question 3
Why isn't the dough mixing? I can hear the motor
running.
The Kneading Blade or Baking Pan may not be inserted
properly. Make sure the Baking Pan is facing the right way and
that it has ‘clicked’ and seated into the bottom of the
breadmaker.
Question 4
How long does it take to make bread?
Timings for each setting are outlined on page 21.
Question 5
Why can't I use the timer when baking with fresh
milk?
The milk will spoil if left sitting in the machine too long. Fresh
ingredients such as eggs and milk should never be used with
the delayed timer feature.
Question 6
Why do I have to add the ingredients in a certain
order?
This allows the breadmaker to mix the ingredients in the most
efficient manner possible. It also serves to keep the yeast from
combining with the liquid before the dough has started to mix,
which is essential on the time delay.
Question 7
When setting the timer for morning, why does the
machine make sounds late at night?
The machine must start operation when the time delay reaches
the start time of the programme so that the bread will be ready.
These sounds are made by the motor when kneading the
dough. It is a normal operation, not a malfunction.
Question 8
The Kneading Blade is stuck in the Baking Pan. After
baking how do I get it out?
The Kneading Blade may ‘stick’ in place after baking. Running
warm or hot water over the Kneading Blade should loosen it
enough to be removed. If still stuck, soak in hot water for about
30 minutes.
Question 9
Can I wash the Baking Pan in the dishwasher?
No. The Baking Pan and Kneading Blade must be washed by
hand.
Question 10
What will happen if I leave the finished bread in the
Baking Pan?
Whilst still in the breadmaker for the first hour after baking is
complete the bread ’keeps warm’ to prevent it becoming
‘soggy’. Leaving the bread in the breadmaker after the keep
warm period may result in a ‘soggy’ loaf of bread as excess
steam (moisture) would not be able to escape. Remove and
allow to cool on a wire rack after baking to prevent this.
Question 11
Why did the dough only partially mix? Why didn't it
mix completely?
The dough may be too heavy or dry. Also, the Kneading Blade
or Baking Pan may not be inserted properly. Ingredients may
have been added in the wrong order.
Question 12
Why can't the delayed finish be set for more than 12
hours? What is the minimum time a cycle may be
delayed?
The maximum length of delay is 12 hours including the total
cycle time. For example, Setting 1 (basic 2lb) has a cycle time of
3:00. This start is delayed by a maximum of 9:00. The minimum
length of delay for each setting is 10 minutes. The delay clock
increases and decreases in increments of 10 minutes.
Question 13
How do I know when to add raisins, nuts, etc. to the
bread?
There is a beeper tone to signal that you may add raisins, nuts,
etc. during the second kneading cycle.
Note: See ‘Baking cycle times’ chart for ‘Add nuts & raisins’
time. On the 48325 model with the fruit and nut dispenser, this
is automatic.
In some cases, ingredients can be broken up during the initial
kneading cycle. Each recipe indicates the best time to add fruit
and nuts to the dough.
Question 14
Why does my bread come out too moist? What can I
do?
Humidity may affect the dough. Add an extra tablespoon of
flour. Also, high altitude may have the same effect. Decrease the
amount of yeast by 1/4 teaspoon and decrease the sugar
and/or water/milk slightly.
Question 15
Why do I get air bubbles at the top of the bread?
This can be caused by using too much yeast. Decrease the
yeast by 1/4 tsp.
Question 16
Can I use my favourite bread recipes (traditional yeast
bread) in my bread machine?
Yes, but you will need to experiment to get the right proportion
of ingredients. Become familiar with the unit and make several
loaves of bread before you begin experimenting. Never exceed
a total amount of 5 cups dry ingredients (that includes the total
amount of flour, oats, oatmeal, bran). Use the recipes in this
book to help determine the ratio of dry ingredients to liquid and
amounts of yeast, sugar, salt, and oil/butter/margarine to use.
We advise creating your own bread recipes using the basic
mode, then progress to the others, using the Baking cycle times
chart as a guide.
