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PROBLEM
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Why does the top of the bread
collapse?
Usually this is because the ingredients are not in balance or low protein flour is used. Check the method of weighing/
measuring the ingredients. Too much yeast, water or other liquid ingredients, or insufficient flour, may cause the bread to
be pale on top and collapse while baking.
Why does the bread sometimes vary in
height and shape?
Bread is sensitive to its environment so can be affected by altitude, humidity, weather, room temperature, length of the
Delay Start timer and fluctuations in household current. The bread shape can also be affected if stale ingredients are used
or are incorrectly measured.
Why is my whole wheat loaf shorter
than my regular white loaf?
Whole wheat flours and some specialty grains do not rise as well as bread flour. The result will be a shorter and
smaller loaf.
Why does bread colour differ?
Ingredients and their properties can cause the loaf to brown differently. Try changing the crust colour or modifying
the baking temperature and/or time. Also, the crust may have darkened during the ‘keep warm’ phase. We recommend
removing the bread before the ‘keep warm’ phase begins.
Why does bread sometimes have a
strange odor?
Too much yeast or stale ingredients, particularly flour and water, can cause odors. Always use fresh ingredients and
accurate measurements.
Why does flour sometimes stick to the
side of the bread?
During the ‘knead’ phase small amounts of flour may sometimes stick to the sides of the bread pan and bake onto the
sides of the loaf. Scrape the floured portion from the outer crust with a sharp knife. The next time you try the recipe,
if necessary, during the ‘knead 2’ phase use a rubber spatula to fold in any unmixed flour from around the edges of the
bread pan. This is especially important on the GLUTEN FREE and YEAST FREE settings. You may want to spray the
bottom and halfway up the sides of the bread pan with cooking oil before adding ingredients for your yeast free breads,
and use a rubber spatula to loosen the loaf before turning out.
Why does the paddle come out with
the bread?
This can happen as the paddle is detachable. Use a non-metal utensil to remove it from the baked loaf before slicing.
Use caution as the paddle will be hot. Alternatively, you can remove the paddle before the start of the ‘bake’ phase.
Why is there smoke coming out of the
bread maker?
It is normal that the bread maker emit a fine smoke during first use as it burns off the protective substances on the heating
element. It is also normal that steam emit from the steam vents.
However, smoke can also be caused by spilt ingredients on the outside of the bread pan and inside the baking chamber.
Without turning off the bread maker, remove the plug from the power outlet. With a soft damp cloth (non-metallic,
non-abrasive), clean then thoroughly dry the outside of the bread pan, baking chamber and heating element, using caution
as they will be hot. Reinsert the power plug. The Power Failure Protection will automatically resume the cycle where it was
interrupted.
