‘QUICK START’ STEPS FOR MAKING FIRST LOAF OF BREAD

You are probably very anxious to start using your new bread maker without having the time to read this book from cover to cover. Follow these “Quick Start” steps for making that first loaf of bread, whether using the mix included with your bread maker or one of the recipes in this book. And while you are enjoying that first slice of freshly baked bread, sit back and read the book to ensure successful baking results each and every time. It contains very important information on the proper use of your bread maker.

QUICK START’ STEPS FOR USING BREAD MIX INCLUDED WITH MACHINE

Press PAN RELEASE button to unlock pan from machine. Remove pan. Wash pan and knead bars as recommended in “CLEAN BEFORE USING” section in this booklet on page 14. Make sure knead bars are positioned correctly on shafts in bottom of pan. See Diagrams 8 and 9 on page 15 of this book.

1. Measure 1¼ cups (10 ounces) of lukewarm water in glass or plastic see-through measuring cup. Make sure water level is exactly at the 1¼ cup marking at “EYE LEVEL”. Pour water into bread pan.

2.Open bag of dry ingredients and pour into pan on top of water. Level ingredients with knife, pushing some into corners of pan.

3.Make a well in center of dry ingredients; add yeast from packet included with mix.

4.Lock pan into machine with FRONT side facing you. See Diagram 11 on page 15 of this book for locking pan in place. Close door. Plug bread maker into electrical outlet.

5.The bread maker is already preprogrammed for making the box mix. After the machine is plugged in, the words BASIC, MEDIUM and 1½ LB will appear in the display along with 3:30 (3 hours, 30 minutes), which is the time needed to make the mix. Press on/off button to turn machine on. Red on light will glow, colon between hours and minutes will flash and time will count down in minutes so you always know how much time remains until bread is done.

As the machine advances, words such as PREHEAT, KNEAD, RISE and BAKE will appear in display so you know what cycle the machine is in. Two alerts will sound during the bread making process, one during the KNEAD and the other during the last RISE. Ignore these alerts when using the mix included with your machine.

When done 0:00 will appear in display and audible alert will sound. Turn machine off by holding on/off button down until red on light goes out, about four (4) seconds. Open door, press PAN RELEASE button to unlock pan and carefully lift bread pan out of oven using oven mitts. Shake bread out of pan and cool on rack 15 to 30 minutes before slicing.

“QUICK START’ STEPS FOR MAKING A RECIPE IN THIS BOOKLET

Choose one of the many bread recipes included in this book and follow the basic steps below. Either a 1½ or 2 pound loaf of bread can be made.

Press PAN RELEASE button to unlock pan from machine. Remove pan. Wash pan and knead bars as recommended in “CLEAN BEFORE USING” section in this booklet on page 14. Make sure knead bars are positioned correctly on shafts in bottom of pan. See Diagrams 8 and 9 on page 15 of this book.

1.Read “MEASURING INGREDIENTS ACCURATELY” section on pages 7-8 in this booklet as this is VERY IMPORTANT in obtaining a great loaf of bread!

2.Add all liquid ingredients to pan first, then butter or margarine, followed by the dry ingredients, except the yeast. Level dry ingredients, pushing some into corners of pan. Make a well in center of dry ingredients; add recommended amount of yeast for the type being used and loaf size being made.

3.Lock pan into machine with FRONT side facing you. See Diagram 11 on page 15 of this booklet for locking pan in place. Close door. Plug bread maker into electrical outlet.

4.Press recommended BREAD SELECT button given in recipe. It will appear in the display along with the process time. Next, press bread color button until desired crust color, LIGHT, MEDIUM, or DARK, appears in display. Press loaf size button for size loaf being made, 1½ or 2 pound; 1½LB or 2LB will appear in the display along with the process time. Press on/off button to turn machine on. Red on light will glow, colon between hours and minutes will flash and time will count down in minutes so you always know how much time remains until bread is done.

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West Bend L4854 ‘QUICK START’ Steps for Making First Loaf of Bread, Quick START’ Steps for Making a Recipe in this Booklet

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