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Q & A for Baking Bread
Question
Answer
Why do loaves sometimes vary in height
and shape?
Any one of the following could affect the height and shape: temperature,
weather, humidity, altitude, use of the timer and fluctuations in household
current. The bread shape can also be affected if fresh ingredients are not used
or measured incorrectly.
Why do the loaves vary in shape
depending on the season?
During summer, loaves may sometimes rise too high or collapse, causing a
dent in the middle. During winter, you may have trouble getting the bread to
rise. This may be solved by keeping the water temperature at about 20°C (68°F).
Why does flour occasionally stick to the
side of the bread?
During the initial mixing period, small amounts of flour may sometimes stick to
the sides of the bread pan and baked onto the sides of the loaf. If this happens,
scrape off that portion of the outer crust with a knife.
Why is the dough sometimes very sticky
and difficult to work with?
Dough may sometimes be sticky (or too wet) depending on the room and
water temperatures. Try using colder water when making the dough and dust
the kneading surface and your hands with flour more frequently.
Why does the top of the loaf sometimes
look torn?
Sometimes the dough rises too well and the top of the loaf looks torn.
However the loaf will have a very soft texture.
Can I make breads using eggs in the unit? Yes. Reduce the amount of water and replace with eggs. Put the eggs in the
measuring cup first; then add water to measure accurately. Do not use the
Delay Timer function when using eggs as they may spoil.
Can I use this unit to make bread recipes
found in other cookbooks?
The accompanying recipes were especially created for this unit; results may
vary when using other recipes.
Why can’t the Delay Timer function be set
for more than 12 hours?
Ingredients may spoil and affect the quality of the dough if left out for an
extended period.
Why does the bread sometimes have a
strange odor?
Too much active dry yeast or outdated ingredients (especially flour and water)
may cause odors. Always measure ingredients accurately and use fresh
ingredients for best results.
May I used home-ground or home-milled
flour?
Depending on how coarsely ground the home-milled flour is, results may not
be satisfactory. We suggest using a blend of home-ground flour and regular
bread flour for best results.
Abnormal Conditions
Status
Condition Cause
Remedy
The buttons do not
operate.
The mains plug is not connected to the
mains socket properly or is disconnected
from the mains socket.
Connect the unit to the mains socket securely
or connect to the mains socket.
The unit makes noise
during use.
The noise you may hear is the noise of the
motor during the kneading process.
This is normal. It does not indicate any
malfunction.
Some smokes comes out
of the steam vent and
there is a burning smell.
Ingredients or baked product such as bread
crumbs have collected on the Heating
Element or inside of the unit.
Unplug the unit and allow it to cool before
cleaning. Make sure to clean the unit after
each use.
The display shows
or
.
The temperature sensor is inoperative.
Have the unit examined by qualified technician.
Input Voltage:
230V ~50Hz
Power Consumption: 450W
Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Specification
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