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Questions &
Answers
WHOLE GRAIN(BASIC, WHEAT, QUICK WHEAT)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q1 Why do loaves sometimes vary in height and shape?
A1 Bread’s height and shape is affected by several factors including room temperature, air conditioners,
heater, weather, humidity, altitude, use of the timer, and fluctuations in household current. It can also
depend on how you shaped the dough. The bread can also be affected if fresh ingredients are not used or
measured incorrectly.
Q2 Why does some flour occasionally stick to cakes baked with the Cake setting?
A2 During the initial mixing period, mall amounts of flour may sometimes stick to the sides of baking
pan and will be baked onto the sides of the loaf. If this happens, scrap off that portion of the outer crust
with a sharp knife.
Q3 Why does some flour occasionally stick to the side of the bread?
A3 During the initial mixing period, small amounts of flour may sometimes
stick to the sides of baking pan and will be baked onto the sides of the loaf. If this happens, scrap off that
portion of the outer crust with a sharp knife.
Q4 Why do the loaves vary in shape depending on the season?
A4 In the summer, loaves may sometimes rise too high or collapse, causing a dent in the middle. In the
winter, you may have trouble getting the bread to rise. This can be solved by increasing the water
temperature to about 68
∞
F.
Q5 Why is my dough sometimes very sticky and difficult to work with?
A5 Dough may sometimes be sticky at the end of the dough cycle depending on room and water
temperatures. If that is the case, use cold water and put flour on the dough more frequently.
Q6 Why is the top of the bread very uneven?
A6 During the steam releasing process, the kneading blade turns the dough upside down, leaving an
uneven surface on the top. This happens occasionally, and does not indicate any unit malfunction.
Q7 Why can’t the timer be set for more than 13 hours?
A7 With any setting beyond 13 hours, ingredients may spoil and affect the quality of dough, resulting in
unsatisfactory baked bread.
Q8 Can I use this machine for favorite bread recipes found in other cookbooks?
A8 The accompanying recipes were specifically created for this machine, results may vary when using
any other recipes. We recommend you use the recipes in this book whenever possible.
Q9 Sometimes when I cut my bread, it’s too sticky and falls apart or it starts to compress and
won’t slice cleanly. What can I do?
A9 If your bread sticky or compresses, it may be too hot. Be sure to allow your bread to cool down to
room temperature before slicing.
Q10 May I use home-ground or home-milled flour?
A10 No. Home-ground or home-milled flour is too coarse for bread baked in this machine.