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F.A.Q.
Questions About General Performance and Operation.
Question 1
What should I do when the Drop Down Kneading Blade comes out with the bread?
This is normal, remove it with a pair of plastic tongs before slicing the bread. Since the Drop Down 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 Drop Down 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 23.
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 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 Drop Down 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
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 14
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 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 Drop Down Kneading Blade is stuck in the Baking Pan. After baking how do I get it out?
The Drop Down Kneading Blade may ‘stick’ in place after baking. Running warm or hot water over the Drop Down 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 Drop Down Kneading Blade must be washed by hand.
Question 15
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.
Question 16
Is it important for ingredients to be at room temperature before adding them to the Baking Pan?
Yes, even when the delay timer is being used. (Water must be between 21°C and 28°C).
Question 17
Why do the loaves vary in height and weight? The wholemeal/wholewheat breads are always shorter. Am I doing something wrong?
No, it is normal for wholewheat and wholemeal breads to be shorter and denser than basic or French breads. Wholewheat and wholemeal flour are heavier than white bread flour, therefore they don’t rise as much during the bread baking process. This is also true for bread containing fruit, nuts, oats and bran.
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