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Please Read and Save this Instruction Manual IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: ❑ Read all instructions. ❑ Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. ❑ To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid. ❑ Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. ❑ Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
POWER OUTAGE 10-Minute Power Failure Back-Up Your Professional Bread Maker has a 10-minute power failure back-up feature. If the electricity goes out, the memory will store your cycle selection for up to 10 minutes. If the power comes back on within this time, bread making will resume where it left off.
CONTROL PANEL 1. Display Window Shows selection and timer setting. 2. TIMER ▲ AND ▼ BUTTONS Use this pair of buttons to adjust the BAKE ONLY time and to set delay bake timer; buttons add or subtract time displayed in the display window. ▲ Increases time in 10-minute intervals. ▼ Decreases time in 10-minute intervals. 3. LOAF SIZE BUTTON Selects loaf size: 1-lb., 1½-lb. or 2-lb. Loaf size default is 2-lb. Rapid loaf is preset to 2-lb. 4. MENU BUTTON Selects cycle.
KNOW YOUR INGREDIENTS Flour & OTHER GRAINS All-Purpose Flour Conversion Chart for Bread Machine Yeast Keep flour in a secure, airtight container. Store rye and whole wheat flours in a refrigerator, freezer or a cool area to prevent them from becoming rancid. Allow flour to come to room temperature before using. ¾ tsp. bread machine yeast = ½ tsp. quick-acting yeast Bran (unprocessed) is coarse outer portion of wheat or rye grains that is separated from flour by sifting or bolting.
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENT NOTES Important: Exact measurements for ingredients are the most important part of baking. It is the key to getting great texture and consistency in your bread. Make sure to measure all ingredients exactly. Baking Powder Baking Soda Double-acting baking powder is a leavening agent used in quick breads and cakes. This type of leavening agent does not require rising time before baking, as chemical reaction works when liquid ingredients are added and again during baking process.
Checking Dough Consistency Although your bread maker will mix, knead and bake bread automatically, when baking bread from scratch, it is recommended that you learn to recognize condition of your dough. The ratio of flour to liquid is the most critical factor in any bread recipe, yet the most easily remedied. After 5 to 8 minutes in Knead 2, open bread maker to check consistency of dough. Dough should be in a soft, tacky ball (feel sticky like scotch tape). If it is too dry, add 1 tbsp. of liquid at a time.
Store unused bread, tightly sealed (sealable plastic bags or plastic containers work well) at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, (up to 1 month) place bread in sealed container in freezer. Since homemade bread has no preservatives, it tends to dry out and become stale faster. Leftover or slightly hardened bread may be cut into ½-inch or 1-inch cubes and used in recipes to make croutons, bread pudding or stuffing.
Rosettes JAM CYCLE On lightly floured board, roll about 1½ oz piece of dough into 14 inch rope. Tie in a loose knot, leaving 2 long ends. Tuck one end under knot and second end into the top center of the loose knot. Place 2-inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet. Method ARTISAN DOUGH CYCLE Tips for Best Results • Consider using more refined ingredients such as, organic flours, unrefined sea salt and spring water. 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING Question Answer Why does height and shape of bread differ in each loaf? Height and shape of bread may differ depending on the ingredients, room temperature and length of timer cycle. Also, accurate measurement of ingredients is essential to make delicious bread. Bread has unusual aroma. Why? Stale ingredients may have been used or too much yeast may have been used. Always use fresh ingredients. Accurate measurements are essential to make delicious bread.