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Question Answer
Why did my dough/bread not
rise well?
There are a number of factors that could result in a short rise. Be sure that the yeast is fresh and that all ingredients are room
temperature (75ºF to 90°F). If the liquids are too warm or too cold, they will not activate the yeast properly. Be sure the ingredients
are put into the baking pan in the correct order. The salt should be as far away from the yeast as possible. Note that not all breads
rise as much as others. Whole-wheat or whole-grain breads tend to be shorter than white breads. Also, breads with more sugar
or sweeteners, and ones that are enriched with eggs, will be taller than regular white breads.
Why is my bread sunken/uneven
on the top?
Humidity and room temperature can greatly affect the results of baked yeast breads. Keep the bread maker away from direct
sunlight. If the humidity is especially high, add an additional teaspoon per cup of flour used in the recipe.
Why does my yeast bread have an
under-baked/gummy texture?
The dough was too wet, or possibly does not have enough white flour (for gluten development). Add a bit more flour, 1 tablespoon
per cup, or reduce the amount of whole-wheat/grain flours in the recipe and substitute white flour.
Why does the interior of my yeast
bread have excessive holes?
This would happen if either the bread is too wet or if too much yeast was used. Double-check the recipe and, if necessary, make
changes by either adding a small amount of flour or reducing the yeast slightly.
Why is my yeast bread heavy
and dense?
This could be one of a few different issues. The mixture may be too dry as a result of not enough liquid or because lower fat
substitutes were used. Another reason may be not using enough yeast. If this is occurring in whole-wheat/grain bread, you may
need to use vital wheat gluten to help with the structure of the finished bread.
Why are the corners/edges of the
bread full of extra flour/not evenly
mixed?
Sometimes ingredients will stick to the corners of the pan, most commonly in the cake/quick bread or gluten-free bread (both have
more batter-like consistencies than a dough). Check the bread about 10 minutes into the kneading/mixing time and pause to scrape
down if necessary. Lightly coating the bread pan with nonstick cooking spray will help to prevent this from happening as well.
How do I get the kneading paddle
out of the loaf?
There are two options. In most programs you can remove the paddle after you hear the Remove Paddle signal (prior to the final rise).
If this is not an option, or you were not present to remove it, wait until the bread is cooled and then, carefully take out the paddle
(use caution because it may be hot).
Why is the unit smoking/producing
a burning smell?
Most likely this is from ingredients that fell into the bottom of the bread machine or onto the heating element. If it is excessive,
unplug the unit and once cool, clean the interior of the unit. Plug the unit back in and resume the program (the program will be
stored in memory for a maximum of 15 minutes). In most cases, the smoke/odor will be minimal and it will dissipate.
What do the error codes mean? The display shows “HHH” (accompanied by beeps): The unit’s internal temperature is too high. This usually occurs when trying
to make two successive loaves. Open the lid and allow the unit to cool 10–20 minutes. The display shows “LLL” (accompanied by
beeps): The unit’s internal temperature is too low to bake bread. Stop the beeps by pressing the START/STOP button. The display
shows “EEO” or “EEI” (accompanied by beeps): Unplug the unit and contact your nearby service center.
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