West Bend L4854 manual Troubleshooting Guide, Problem Possible Cause Solution

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Following are some typical problems that can occur when making bread in your bread maker. Please review the problems, their possible causes and the corrective action that should be taken to ensure successful bread making.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

 

1. Top inflated,

-Too much yeast.

-Reduce yeast by ¼ to ½ teaspoon.

mushroom-like in

-Too much sugar.

-Reduce sugar by 1 teaspoon.

appearance.

-Too much flour.

-Reduce flour by 2 to 3 tablespoons.

 

-Substituted active dry yeast for bread machine/fast-

-Use correct amount of bread machine/fast-rising

 

rising yeast.

yeast.

 

-Not enough salt.

-Use amount recommended in recipe.

 

-Warm, humid weather.

-Reduce liquid by 1 tablespoon and reduce yeast by

 

 

¼ to ½ teaspoon.

 

-May be caused by high altitude.

-Make recommended adjustment for high altitude

 

 

baking by reducing yeast by ¼ teaspoon and

 

 

reducing liquid by 2 to 3 teaspoons.

2. Top and sides cave in

-Too much liquid.

-Reduce liquid by 1 tablespoon.

 

-Too much yeast.

-Use amount recommended in recipe.

 

 

 

3. Center of loaf is raw,

-Too much liquid.

-Reduce liquid by 1 tablespoon.

not baked through.

-Power outage during operation.

-Bread maker will turn off automatically if power

 

 

goes out for more than 10 minutes. You must

 

 

remove the unbaked loaf and start over with fresh

 

-Forgot to put knead bar in pan.

ingredients.

 

-Always put knead bar on shaft in pan before adding

 

 

 

 

ingredients.

4. Gnarly, knotted top,

-Not enough liquid.

-Increase liquid by 1 tablespoon.

not smooth.

-Too much flour.

-Measure flour accurately, leveling off measuring

 

 

cup. See pg.5.

 

 

 

5. Dark crust color/too

-DARK crust setting used.

-Use LIGHT or MEDIUM crust color setting the

thick.

 

next time.

6. Loaf is burned.

-Bread maker malfunctioning.

-See Warranty section for servicing.

 

 

 

7. Crust too thick.

-Bread baked too long.

-Use lighter crust color setting the next time to

 

 

shorten bake time.

 

 

 

8. Flat loaves, no rising

-Yeast omitted.

-Add ingredients as listed in recipe

 

-Yeast too old.

-Check expiration date.

 

-Liquid too hot.

-Use lukewarm liquid, about 80° F.

 

-Too much salt added.

-Use amount recommended.

 

-Sugar or other sweetener omitted.

-Add ingredients as listed in recipe.

 

-If using timer, yeast got wet before bread making

-Push dry ingredients into corners of pan. Make well

 

process started.

in center of dry ingredients for yeast to protect it

 

 

from liquids.

 

 

 

9. Short loaves.

-Wheat breads will be shorter than white breads due

-Normal situation, no solution.

On average 1½ lb.

to less gluten forming protein in whole-wheat flour.

-Increase liquid by 1 tablespoon.

loaves will be about 3½

- Not enough liquid.

to 4 inches high; 2 lb.

- Sugar omitted or not enough added.

-Assemble ingredients as listed in recipe.

loaves, 4 to 5 inches

-Wrong type of flour used.

-Do not use all-purpose flour.

high.

-Not enough yeast used or too old.

-Measure amount recommended and check freshness

 

 

date on package.

 

-Wrong type of yeast used.

-Use correct type of yeast, especially important for

 

 

bread machine/fast rising yeasts.

 

 

 

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Contents Recipes and Instructions Table of Contents Important Safeguards Electric Cord Statement Important Safety Instructions‘QUICK START’ Steps for Making First Loaf of Bread Quick START’ Steps for Making a Recipe in this BookletOther Tips to Keep in Mind When Using Your Bread Maker Know Your Ingredients Special Note on FlourCould Affect the Yeast Measuring Ingredients the KEY to Successful Bread Making Using Bread Mixes in Your Bread Maker Make Your OWN MixesPage Page High Altitude Adjustment Adapting Your Favorite BREAD/DOUGH RecipesTime Delay Buttons Slicing BreadStoring Bread Become Familiar with Control PanelOven Light Button Bread Color ButtonLoaf Size Button Extend Rise ButtonClean Before Using ON/OFF ButtonTOO HOT/TOO Cold Warning HOW Knead Bars WorkHOW to USE-BASIC Steps in Making Bread Page HOW to USE Dough Setting HOW to USE Quick Bread SettingHOW to USE Time Delay Extend Rise Guidelines Decorative Crust TreatmentClean After Each USE Do not Immerse Bottom of Bread PAN in WaterBreakdown of BREAD/DOUGH Cycles Special Notes Special NoteTroubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause SolutionTroubleshooting Guide Nutritional Information 50% Whole Wheat Bread Total CaloriesNutrional Information Basic Bread Settings Follow These Instructions for ALL Recipes on this OLD Fashioned White BreadCountry White Bread Potato BreadFollow These Instructions for Recipes on this EGG BreadHoney Oatmeal Bread Dill BreadGarlic Bread Classic RYE BreadBran Bread Pumpernickel RYE Bread Follow These Instructions for Both Recipes on thisShredded Wheat Bread Wheat Bread Settings 100% Whole Wheat Bread 50% Whole Wheat BreadCracked Wheat Bread Cracked Wheat CerealButtermilk Wheat Bread Wheat ‘N Yogurt BreadButtermilk Baking SodaFrench Bread Setting French Bread MULTI-GRAIN BreadItalian Herb Bread Grated Parmesan CheeseSourdough Starter Recipe To USE and Maintain Sourdough StarterSourdough Tips Sourdough Bread Sourdough Wheat BreadSourdough Starter Sweet Bread Setting Raisin Bread Cinnamon Oatmeal Raisin BreadCheese Bread Apricot Almond Bread PanettoneDough Setting Follow These Instructions for this RecipeStollen Fruit Bread Follow These Instructions for the Recipe below Basic Dinner ROLLS/BREAD SticksEGG White HOW to Shape Dinner Rolls Using Basic and Wheat Dough Bread Select Setting to USE Dough Wheat Dinner RollsRYE Dinner Rolls Pizza Dough Whole Wheat Pizza DoughFocaccia Follow These Instructions for the Recipe on the NextOlive OIL Rosemary LeavesTraditional French Bread CroissantsWater ButterPage Cinnamon Rolls Bread MACHINE/FAST Rise Yeast FillingQuick Bread Setting Raised DoughnutsVegetable Shortening Bread Machine Fast Rise YeastBread Select Setting to USE Quick Bread NUT Bread Flavor VariationsNUT Bread Baking PowderPackaged Quick Bread Mixes Packaged Muffin MixesMaking Your OWN Quick Bread Recipes DAY Warranty Replacements Parts AvailableBONUS! Recipe Book Important Imformation

L4854 specifications

The West Bend L4854 is a versatile and efficient electric skillet designed to enhance your cooking experience in the kitchen. This appliance is particularly favored for its generous cooking surface, allowing users to prepare large meals with ease. The skillet boasts an expansive 12-inch by 15-inch cooking area, making it ideal for family gatherings, brunches, or batch cooking.

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The electric skillet is equipped with an adjustable temperature control that ranges from warm to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. This feature grants cooks the flexibility to use different cooking techniques, whether they are searing, simmering, or maintaining a warm temperature for dishes like casseroles or chafing dishes. The clear, tempered glass lid allows for easy monitoring of the cooking process without needing to lift the lid, helping to retain heat and moisture.

Another significant characteristic of the West Bend L4854 is its durable construction. The skillet is built with a heavy aluminum body that ensures even heat distribution, minimizing hotspots and allowing for consistent cooking results. The cool-touch handles are designed for safety, enabling users to comfortably maneuver the skillet without the risk of burns.

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In summary, the West Bend L4854 electric skillet is a reliable and multifunctional cooking appliance that excels in both performance and convenience. With its spacious cooking area, non-stick surface, adjustable temperature control, and user-friendly design, it is an excellent addition to any kitchen, promising to elevate your culinary adventures.
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