QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Cleaning the
Machine and
Baking Pan
Storing the Home
Bakery Super
Questions &
Answers
CLEANING THE MACHINE AND BAKING PAN
Since dust and crumbs left inside the unit may cause scorching or uneven baking with the next use, be
sure to clean the machine and the baking pan each time you use the HOME BAKERY Super. Do not
immerse the HOME BAKERY Super or the baking pan in water or any other liquids. After use, be sure
to unplug the unit and wait until the machine cools before cleaning.
Wipe off the outside of the HOME BAKERY Super, performance of the HOME BAKERY Super. for
cleaning, open the lid approximately 30º and pull it up towards you, in the direction of the arrow. Clean
the viewing window by wiping with a moist paper towel; wipe dry.
To clean the baking pan, fill the empty baking pan with lukewarm water and liquid detergent. Allow the
pan to sit for 30 minutes, empty the baking pan then remove the kneading blade. If the kneading blade is
difficult to remove, hold the kneading blade in one hand and with the other hand grasp the rotating shaft
from beneath the pan; turn both hands in opposite directions to free the blade.
Clean the inside of the baking pan with a soft sponge. You may use a very soft brush to dislodge baked-
on crumbs around the shaft and in the center of the kneading blade. To prevent loss, after cleaning the
kneading blade attach it tot the baking pan.
The baking pan is coated with a non-stick finish. Do not use hard utensils such as forks, knives or metal
spatulas inside the baking pan. Do not use abrasives or metal scrubbers. The coating may change color
after long use, this is caused by moisture and steam inside the machine and will not affect the
performance of the
STORING THE HOME BAKERY Super
Cool the unit completely with the lid open. Clean as described above. Be sure that all moisture inside the
unit has dried completely before closing the lid to store. To avoid damage, do not place any heavy
objects on the top lid.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q1: Why do the height and shape of my bread loaves differ from time to time?
A1: The height and shape of the bread is affected by room temperature, weather, humidity, altitude, use
of the timer, and fluctuations in household current. The outcome of your bread may be affected if fresh
ingredients are not used or if the ingredients were not measured correctly.
Q2: Why does the bread rise excessively even if the ingredients are correctly measured?
A2: Over-rising is caused by high temperature, high humidity, or strong yeast. Reduce the amount of
yeast, water, or sugar. (Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide.)
Q3: Why does the bread have an unusual odor?
A3: Stale ingredients or too much yeast may have been used. Be sure to use fresh ingredients and
measure accurately.
Q4: What should I do if the kneading blade is stuck to the bottom of my loaf?
A4: The kneading blade is detachable and therefore may come off with the bread. Before slicing the
loaf, remove the kneading blade with a rubber spatula, be careful since it may be hot.
Q5: Why is the TIMER limited to 13 hours?
A5: Any setting beyond 13 hours may affect the quality of the dough resulting in a poor outcome in the
finished bread.
Q6: Why does the machine produce noises at midnight when the TIMER has been set?
A6: When the TIMER has been set for baking bread in the morning, the
machine starts operating at midnight. The sound heard is the motor during the kneading process.
Q7: What will happen if the power is interrupted or the machine is unplugged accidentally?
A7: The machine will resume operation if the power is restored within 20 seconds. If the power is
interrupted for an extended length of time, the machine will stop in that stage and 3:50 will blink after
resetting, but no bread will be baked. Remove the dough and begin again with new ingredients when the
power returns.
Q8: What will happen if the bread is not removed from the baking pan and allowed to cool?
A8: The bread will become too soft absorbing condensation, and collapse because the steam in the bread
cannot escape. Remove the bread from the baking pan immediately after it has baked.
Q9: Is it possible to bake bread with the ingredient amounts found in general recipes or
cookbooks?
A9: The accompanying recipes were specifically created for this machine, results may vary when using
any other recipes.
Q10: Why does my bread sometimes have unmixed flour on the side crust?
A10: Sometimes the flour may remain on the sides of the baking pan and will bake onto the sides of the
loaf. If this happens, trim off that portion of the outer crust with a sharp knife.
