Q. What should I do if I make a mistake in setting the course for baking?
A. Press and hold the RESET button to reset the CRUST CONTROL, SELECT COURSE or other
settings.
Q. Why can’t raising, nuts, dried fruits and other coarse ingredients be added at the beginning of
baking breads and Cakes?
A. With the mixing and kneading action of the machine, ingredients such as raisins and dried fruit tend to
become mashed and misshapen. Adding these ingredients later in the second kneading cycle when the
beeper sounds makes sure that they’ll be more evenly distributed and will maintain their shape in the loaf
or cake.
Q. Why does smoke occasionally come from the steam vent during the cycle?
A. Flour dust and other residue inside the unit occasionally fall on the heating coil and burn. It’s best to
prevent this by wiping out the inside of the machine with a damp cloth after each use.
Q. Why does display panel blink HOT when I insert the baking pan?
A. If you insert the baking pan with ingredients and program the machine immediately after a previous
recipe was baked, the machine will be too warm to start the process again. Open the lid to cool the inside.
The HOT signal will turn off automatically when the machine is ready to start again.
Q. Do I need to use warm liquids when I measure ingredients?
A. It is a good idea to use lukewarm liquids (about 105º to 115ºF). The Home Bakery has an automatic
preheating cycle.
Q. What causes scratches on the sides of the baking pan?
A. Granola and other hard cereals or ingredients may cause scratches on the baking pan. So can removing
the bread with a knife or spatula. The pan has an excellent non-stick coating. Shake the pan firmly while
holding upside-down with hot pads and the bread should slide right out.
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