Troubleshooting (cont.)

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

 

Bread loaf is lopsided.

• Too much yeast or water.

• Measure all ingredients accurately.

 

• Kneading paddle pushes dough to one side

• Decrease yeast or water slightly.

 

before rising and baking.

• Some loaves may not be evenly shaped, particularly

 

 

with whole-grain flour.

Loaves made are

• Varies by the type of bread.

• Whole-grain or multigrain is denser and may be

different shapes.

 

shorter than a basic white bread.

 

 

 

Bottom of loaf is soggy.

• Bread has remained in bread pan on Keep Warm

• End Keep Warm setting by pressing START/STOP

 

setting too long and absorbed moisture.

for 2–3 seconds.

 

 

• Remove bread from bread pan using oven mitts.

Bread is hollow or holey

• Dough too wet, too much yeast, no salt.

• Measure all ingredients accurately.

inside.

• Water too hot.

• Decrease yeast or water slightly. Check salt

 

 

measurement.

 

 

• Use room-temperature water.

 

 

 

Underbaked or sticky,

• Too much liquid; incorrect cycle chosen.

• Decrease liquid and measure ingredients carefully.

doughy bread.

 

• Check cycle chosen for recipe.

 

 

 

Bread mashes down

• Bread is too hot.

• Allow to cool on a wire rack for 15–30 minutes

when slicing.

 

before slicing.

 

 

 

Bread has a heavy, thick

• Too much flour, old flour.

• Try increasing water or decreasing flour.

texture.

• Not enough water.

• Whole-grain breads will have a heavier texture.

Base of bread pan has

• After washing in dishwasher.

• This is normal and will not affect the bread pan.

darkened or is spotted.

 

 

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