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 10
Can I wash the baking pan in the
dishwasher?
No. The baking pan and kneading blade must be
washed by hand.
Question 11
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’.
It may result in a ‘soggy’ loaf of bread as excess
steam (moisture) would not be able to escape. Allow
to cool on a wire rack after baking to prevent this.
Question 12
Why did the dough only partially mix?
Why didn't it mix completely?
The batter 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 13
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.
Gluten free flour will also affect the amount of rising.
Question 14
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 plus the
particular cycle time. For example, setting 3 has a cycle
that takes 3:25 hours, so it may be delayed up to 15.25
hours. The minimum length of delay for each setting is
10 minutes, as the delay clock increases in 10 minute
increments.
Question 15
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. after the initial kneading cycle is
complete. (NOTE: The beeper sounds after 20 minutes).
In most cases, ingredients can be broken up during
the initial kneading cycle. However, if it is more
convenient for you to add them at the start, results
will be fine.
Question 16
How come my bread comes 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 17
Why do I get air bubbles at the top of the
bread?
This can be caused by using too much yeast.
Question 18
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 water and/or
increase the amount of salt and/or decrease the
amount of yeast.
Question 19
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
4
2
/
3
cups dry ingredients (that includes flours, 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 butter/margarine to
use.
Question 20
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.
Question 21
Why do the loaves vary in height and
weight? The whole wheat/wholemeal breads
are always shorter. Am I doing something
wrong?
No, it is normal for Whole Wheat and Wholemeal
breads to be shorter and denser than Basic or French
breads. Whole Wheat and Wholemeal flour are heavier
than white bread flour, therefore they don’t rise as
much during the bread making process. They also
typically have added ingredients, such as oats, bran,
nuts and raisins, which contribute to the shorter height
and denser texture. This is also true for bread
containing fruit and nuts.
Question 22
Can I premix the yeast with water?
No, the yeast must be kept dry and put into the
baking pan last, above the flour.
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