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F.A.Q.
Questions About
General
Performance and
Operation.
Question 1
What should I do when the
kneading blade comes out with
the bread?
This is normal, remove it with a pair
of plastic tongs before slicing the
bread. Since the blade disconnects
from the 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 Kneading Blade or baking pan
may not be inserted properly. Make
sure the 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 12.
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 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 kneading blade is stuck in
the bread pan. After baking how
do I get it out?
The kneading blade may ‘stick’ in
place after baking. Running warm
or hot water over the 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 kneading
blade must be washed by hand.
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 kneading blade or
baking pan may not be inserted
properly. Ingredients may have
been added in the wrong order.
Question 12
Why didn't the bread rise?
The yeast could be bad, past it’s
sell by date or possibly no yeast
was added at all. Also, if the mixing
was not complete, rising problems
could develop.
Question 13
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 14
How do I know when to add
raisins, nuts, etc. to the bread?
There is a beeper tone to signal
that you may add raisins, nuts, etc.
during the second kneading cycle.
Note: See ‘Baking cycle times’
chart for ‘Add nuts & raisins’ time.
On the 48323 model with the fruit
and nut dispenser, this is
automatic.
In some cases, ingredients can be
broken up during the initial
kneading cycle. Each recipe
indicates the best time to add fruit
and nuts to the dough.
Question 15
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 16
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 17
Why does my bread rise and
then collapse or crater?
The bread may be rising too much.
To reduce the rate of rising, reduce
the amount of yeast and/or
increase the amount of salt.
Question 18
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
