Care and cleaning
Caution
To prevent electrical shock, unplug the unit before cleaning. Wait until the breadmaker has cooled prior to 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, it is recommended to clean the Breadmaker after each use as follows:
Outer body, lid and inner case
| Wipe the lid and outer | |
P | ||
body of the unit with a | ||
| damp cloth or slightly | |
| dampened sponge. Use a | |
| damp sponge or cloth to | |
| wipe out any flour, | |
| crumbs, or other materials | |
| from the inner case. | |
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Baking pan and kneading blade
Both the baking pan and kneading blade have a
| cleansers, abrasive materials |
| or utensils which may scratch |
| their surfaces. Over time, the |
| |
| 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 blade from the |
Q | inner case before cleaning. |
To remove the blade from | |
| the baking pan, hold the |
| drive underneath the base of |
| the pan. If required, rotate |
| the blade back and forth a |
| few times and pull to |
| remove. |
| If you still have difficulty |
| removing the blade, fill the |
| baking pan with hot, but not |
| boiling, water and allow to |
soak for 30 minutes. This should loosen the blade enough for it to be removed.
Wipe the outside of the baking pan with a damp cloth. You may hand wash the inside of the baking pan with soapy water. The drive shaft on the inside base of the pan should also be cleaned.
The hole in the centre of the kneading blade should be cleaned with a plastic or wooden tooth pick and a drop of cooking oil put in the hole to prevent sticking.
The kneading blade should be removed and cleaned after each use.
If the blade remains in the base of the loaf of bread, carefully remove and clean.
Do not use any of these when cleaning your breadmaker:
•Paint Thinner
•Benzine
•Steel Wool Pads
•Polishing Powder
•Chemical Dustcloth
CAUTION:
None of the breadmaker parts are dishwasher safe. DO NOT place the baking pan or kneading blade in the dishwasher. Never submerge the baking pan in water.
Special care for the
Avoid damaging the coating. Do not use metal utensils such as spatulas, knives or forks.
The coating may change colour after long use, this is only caused by moisture and steam and will not affect the performance of the unit or quality of your bread.
Storing the unit
Be sure to dry all parts before storing including wiping any moisture from the viewing window. Close the lid and do not store anything on top of the lid.
The electrical cord
The cord length of this appliance has been selected to reduce the possibility of tangling or tripping over a longer cord. If additional cord length is needed, an extension cord rated not less than 13 amperes, 240 volts and BS certified, may be used. If using an extension, be sure to arrange it so that it cannot be pulled or tripped on.
Troubleshooting
Specific questions about the breadmaker functions and problems with ingredients or recipes are addressed in the ‘Need Help?’ section starting on page 25.
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