Cuisinart CBK-200C manual Cleaning Instructions, Caring for Your Bread Maker, Tips and Hints

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

Caution: Do not put the bread maker in water or in a dishwasher. Do not use benzene, scrubbing brushes or chemical cleaners, as these will damage the machine. Use only a mild, nonabrasive cleanser to clean the outside of the bread maker.

Baking pan and kneading paddle – Pan and kneading blade are fully immersible and dishwasher safe. Do not use metal utensils with the baking pans as they will damage the nonstick surface.

Baking chamber – Remove all bread crumbs by wiping them away with a slightly damp cloth or clean pastry brush. DO NOT bend the heating element, which is located on the inside of the bread maker. Unplug machine before cleaning.

Lid – Wipe inside of lid with sponge or damp cloth. Lid should not be immersed in water.

Outer Housing – Use only a mild, nonabrasive cleanser to clean the outside of the bread maker.

Control Panel – Wipe with a slightly damp cloth as necessary. Take care not to allow water or cleaning fluids under buttons of control panel.

CARING FOR YOUR BREAD MAKER

Keep your bread maker clean at all times.

Caution: Do not use metal utensils with the bread maker, as they will damage the non-stick pan and other parts.

Don’t worry if the colour of the baking pan changes over time. The colour change is a result of steam and other moisture and does not affect the machine’s performance.

If you have trouble removing the kneading paddle from bread pan, place warm water in the bread pan for 10 to 15 minutes – this will loosen the blade.

TIPS AND HINTS

For higher altitudes – Flour is drier at higher altitude levels and will absorb more liquid – use less flour in the recipe. Pay attention to the dough as it mixes and kneads – if it appears dry, add more of the same liquid used in the recipe.

Doughs prepared and baked at higher altitude levels will tend to rise faster – use less yeast, a bit more salt, and a little less sugar to help counteract this phenomenon.

Bread rises higher in high altitudes – try reducing the recommended amount of yeast by 1⁄4–1⁄2teaspoon. If bread still rises too high, reduce yeast by another 1⁄4 teaspoon the next time you try the recipe.

Adding a little more salt will retard the yeast action and promote slower, more even rising.

Add vital gluten or lecithin. This will help to stabilize the structure of the bread and make it less likely to fall or collapse. Lecithin can be purchased in most health food stores or natural food markets.

Usage

Bread machine baking is affected by the temperature and humidity of the day – this is often the cause of varied dough consistency and results. On a humid day, the best method of measuring is to weigh the flour. A cup of white bread flour weighs 5 ounces/140 grams. A cup of whole wheat flour weighs 4 ounces/120 grams.

If you do not have a scale (electronic works best for measuring flour),

let your eye and hands guide you in adding more flour or liquid as necessary. Dough should be smooth and not cling to fingers when touched. Additional amounts of flour or liquid should be added 1 teaspoon (5 ml) at a time.

Giving the kneading paddle a light coating with a nonstick cooking spray, shortening or vegetable oil may make it easier to remove if it bakes into a loaf.

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