[. . . ] To avoid the danger of electric shock, do not immerse the lead, plug or any other part of this bread machine in water or other liquids. Electric appliances should not be used by or near children unless they are under close supervision. Unplug the power supply lead when the appliance is not in use, or before cleaning. Do not use or operate the appliance with a damaged lead or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any way. [. . . ] When measuring dry ingredients, use a standard dry measuring cup and level the ingredients with a straight-edge knife. Even a slightly inaccurate measurement can make a difference in results. Use standard measuring spoons and level off with a straight-edge knife. (For further information see , , Measuring Your Ingredients. ") Always add the ingredients to the baking tin in the specified order. Be sure that the yeast does not come into touch with liquid ingredients.
Attention: Be careful not to mix the yeast with any wet ingredients, especially when using the TIMER feature. Otherwise, the bread may no not rise properly. After 5 minutes of kneading, open the lid of the bread machine and check the dough consistency. Place the baking tin into the unit and push it down until you hear it click firmly into its place. Special note: If one of the baking tins is not fixed properly, the blade will not operate. The display will show the default settings of Basic & Basic in its Normal time mode (2:10) for both baking tins. Each time MENU is pressed you will hear a beep and the number in the display window will advance to the next cycle. Setting combinations: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Basic Basic Basic Basic French French French Basic Wheat Sweet French French Sweet Wheat 7
8 Wheat 9 Wheat 10 Sweet
Wheat Sweet Sweet
7. If the kneading blade gets stuck, fill the baking tin with hot water and wait for 30 minutes so that it loosens and can be removed easily. Never use any of the following to clean your bread machine: · · · · · Paint thinner Benzine Steel wood pads Polishing powder Chemical dustcloths 9
Caution: Do not clean any part(s) of the bread machine in a dishwasher!STORING THE UNIT Before storing the unit, be sure to dry all parts of it, including the viewing window. TROUBLESHOOTING Specific questions about the functions of the bread machine as well as problems with ingredients or recipe are addressed under Questions and Answers / Troubleshooting. To obtain optimal baking results allow the unit to cool down completely before beginning to bake a second time. You can accelerate the cooling process by opening the lid and removing the baking tins.
HELPFUL INFORMATION ABOUT INGREDIENTS
IMPORTANT NOTE ON FLOURS Flours, while similar in appearance, can be very different by virtue of how they were grown, milled, stored, etc. To obtain the best baking results, you may have to experiment with different types of flour. YEAST Yeast, through a fermentation process, causes bread to rise by releasing carbon dioxide. Three different types of yeast are available: Fresh, dried and fast-rising yeast. Note: The recipes in this manual were prepared using traditional dried yeast. Always store yeast in a refrigerator to keep it fresh, as heat will spoil it. [. . . ] Since the blade can be separated from the tin, the remaining of the kneading blade is not due to a failure of the appliance.
Why does my bread sometimes have some flour on the side crust?
Your dough might be too dry. Perishable ingredients, such as eggs and milk, should never be used when working with the timer feature. If the power supply failure does not last longer than approximately 10 minutes, the bread machine resumes its cycle at the stage in which the interruption took place. This allows the bread machine to mix the ingredients in the most efficient manner possible. [. . . ]