CONTROL PANEL and FUNCTIONS

LCD DISPLAY: The display indicates when the appliance is ready for use. When the appliance is first plugged in, there will be an audible beep and the default program is displayed. “1 3:20” appears on the display. The “1” specifies which program is selected (1-11 programs) and the “3:20” is the length of the program in hour: minutes. The position of the marking at the top of the display indicates the weight of the loaf selected (2.5, 2.0 or 1.0/1.5 lb) with 2.5 lb as the default. The position of the marking at the top of the display indicates the degree of browning that is selected (light, medium, or dark) with medium as the default. As the program proceeds the digits of the time displayed will decrease progressively indicating remaining time. During operation the status of the program is indicated in the display with a mark at the active program mode; “Time,” “Preheating,” “Kneading,” “Pause,” “Rising,” “Baking,” “Keep Warm,” and program “End.”

“START/STOP” Button: The “START/STOPbutton is used to start or cancel a program. A short alert is heard with each press of the “START/STOPbutton. Press this button when the breadmaker is idle to start the program. When the breadmaker is active, press and hold this button to cancel the program. If you do

cancel the program, the breadmaker will return to its default settings for the chosen menu selection. All customized settings will be lost if the program is cancelled.You must set all desired program settings before starting the program. The program cannot be changed after the cycle has begun, unless you cancel the cycle.

“TIME” Button: “TIME” is used to set a delayed program end time. Only the

following programs can be used with the delay timer: (1) “BASIC,” (3) “FRENCH,” (5) “WHOLE WHEAT,” (6) “SWEET,” and (7) “DOUGH.” The (4) “SUPER RAPID,” (2) “QUICK,” (9) “JAM” and (8) “BAKE” programs can not be started with the delay timer. The delay hours and minutes will be added to the preprogrammed times for the specific program. The time indicated in the display is the time until the end of the cycle.

DELAY START: The maximum time delay is 12 hours and 58 minutes per program.

Example: It is 8:30 p.m. and you would like the bread ready for the next morning at 7:00 a.m. Determine the time difference, 7:00 a.m. is 10 hours and 30 minutes ahead of 8:30 p.m. Press the “TIME” button until 10:30 appears in the display. NEVER use the time delay function when using perishable ingredients such as milk, eggs, fruit, yogurt, etc.!

“TEMP” Button: “TEMP” cycles to select the crust darkness: LIGHT (320°F/160°C), MEDIUM (355°F/179°C), and DARK (390°F/199°C). The default temperature is MEDIUM; the LCD will display the corresponding temperature value and is only applicable for the following programs: WHOLE WHEAT,” “SWEET,” “BAKE” and “SANDWICH.” The temperatures for “SUPER RAPID” change to LIGHT (375°F/191°C) MEDIUM (390°F/199°C) DARK (410°F/210°C) and “QUICK” change to LIGHT (330°F/166°C) MEDIUM (345°F/174°C) DARK (365°F/185°C).

“LOAF” Button: The “LOAF” button adjusts the various programs for the selected loaf size; 2.5 lb, 2.0 lb or 1.0/1.5 lb. This button is only applicable for the following programs: “BASIC,” “FRENCH,” “SUPER RAPID,” “WHOLE WHEAT,” “SWEET,” and “SANDWICH.”

“MENU” Button: Use the “MENU” button to select the desired program. In general, use the following suggested programs for the following specialties.

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West Bend L5815, 41300B instruction manual Control Panel and Functions

41300B, L5815 specifications

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