Check all packaging material carefully before discarding. Accessory parts may be contained within the packaging material. Remove the plastic film from the display before use. Always clean your new appliance thoroughly before using; refer to the “Cleaning Your Automatic Breadmaker” section of this manual.
Before the first use, add a cup of water to the bread pan and place in the baking chamber. Leaving the lid open, follow basic instructions to run the breadmaker on the (12) “Bake” setting for one full cycle to burn off any residual manufacturing oils.
Get to know your new West Bend® Breadmaker. The control panel on your breadmaker was designed to be very easy to use. Please review the following features to better understand the control panel.
LCD DISPLAY: The display indicates when the appliance is ready for use. When the appliance is first plugged in, there will be an audible beep and the default program is displayed. “1 3:05” appears on the display. The “1” specifies which program is selected (1-12 programs) and the “3:05” is the length of the program in hour: minutes. The position of the arrow at the top of the display indicates the weight of the loaf selected (3, 2.5 or 2 lb) with 2.5 lb as the default. The position of the arrow at the bottom of the display indicates the degree of browning that is selected (light, medium, or dark) with medium as the default. As the program proceeds, the digits of the time displayed will decrease progressively, indicating remaining time. During operation, the status of the program is indicated in the display with a mark at the active program mode.
“START/STOP” Button: The “START/STOP” button is used to start, pause, or cancel a program. A short alert is heard with each press of the “START/STOP” button. Press this button when the Breadmaker is idle to start the program. When the breadmaker is active, press the button once to pause the program, or press and hold to cancel the program. If you do cancel the program, the breadmaker will return to its default settings for the chosen menu selection. All customized settings will be lost if the program is cancelled. You must set all desired program settings before starting the program. The program cannot be changed after the cycle has begun, unless you cancel the cycle.
“COLOR” Button: “COLOR” cycles to select the crust darkness: LIGHT, MEDIUM, and DARK. The default color is MEDIUM.
“TIMER” Buttons: The “+” and “-” buttons are used to set a delayed program end time. All settings, except (10) “Cake,” can be used with the delay timer. The delay hours and minutes will be added to the preprogrammed times for the specific program. The time indicated in the display is the time until the end of the cycle. The maximum time delay is 13 hours per program. Note: When delay start time has been selected, press “START/STOP” button. As time counts down, the “ : ” will blink to indicate that it is working. Setting (10) Cake cannot be used with a delayed start.
DELAY START: The maximum time delay is 13 hours per program. Example: It is 8:30 p.m. and you would like the bread ready for the next morning at 7:00 a.m. Determine the time difference, 7:00 a.m. is 10 hours and 30 minutes ahead of 8:30 p.m. Press the “+” or “-” buttons until 10:30 appears in the display. NEVER use the time delay function when using perishable ingredients such as milk, eggs, fruit, yogurt, etc.!
“LOAF / PROCESS” Button: The “LOAF” button adjusts the various programs for the selected loaf size; 3 lb, 2.5 lb, or 2 lb. This button is only applicable for the following programs: “Basic,” “French,” “Whole wheat,” “Sweet,” “Super rapid,” “Sandwich,” “Gluten free,” and “Cake.”
“MENU” Button: Use the “MENU” button to select the desired program. In general, use the following suggested programs for the following specialties.
MENU SELECTIONS
Menu 1: “Basic” for white, rye, potato, egg, garlic and similar breads. The “Basic” setting can be used for almost any bread recipe containing mostly bread flour.
Menu 2: “French” for the preparation of particularly light white and Italian breads. This is not suitable for baking recipes requiring butter, margarine, or milk.
Menu 3: “Whole Wheat” for breads containing 50% or more whole wheat, cracked wheat, buttermilk wheat and like breads.
Menu 4: “Sweet” for preparing breads with raisins, cinnamon, apricots and similar ingredients.
Menu 5: “Super Rapid” for preparing loaves in under 2 hours.
Menu 6: “Sandwich” for baking lightly textured bread with a thinner crust, perfect for at-home sandwiches.
Menu 7: “Gluten Free” for Gluten free recipes. Additional bake time on setting 12 may be necessary when baking some gluten free breads. Always check gluten free bread’s internal temperature with a thermometer to check doneness.
Menu 8: “Mix” for the preparation of doughs without yeast with no baking.
Menu 9: “Dough” for the preparation of dough with no baking.
Menu 10: “Cake” mix and bake; designed for use with boxed cake mixes and quick breads. Additional bake time on setting (12) Bake may be necessary when baking some cakes or quick breads.
Menu 11: “Custom” this program is for the baker who is very familiar with baking in a bread machine. This program allows for complete personalization of making bread. The time of each cycle; knead, rise, bake and keep warm, can be customized. The settable time range of each program as following:
Please see “Special Instructions for “CUSTOM”” section for detailed instructions for using the “CUSTOM” function.
Menu 12: “Bake” for baking and browning of breads, cakes, or even casseroles. This setting is perfect for additional baking of breads that are too light or have not baked completely through. Bake time can be set in 10-minute increments, up to 1 hour. Press “LOAF / PROCESS,” then press the “+” or “-“ buttons to increase or decrease bake time, then “START/STOP” to begin the cycle. In this program, there are no knead or rest cycles.
Alert: The alert sounds:
Power Interruption: If there is a brief power interruption of less than ten minutes, the program position is stored in the memory and the machine will resume when the power is restored.
Over-temp Error: If the display shows “H:HH” after the program has been started, it means that the temperature inside of bread pan is too high. You should stop the program and unplug the power cord immediately. Open the lid and let the machine cool down completely before using again.
Always clean your new appliance thoroughly before using. Refer to “Cleaning Your Breadmaker” section.
Special Instructions for “CUSTOM”: The “CUSTOM” setting is perfect for the user who is familiar with the intricacies of making bread at home and wants to customize their own settings.
High Altitude Adjustment: Reduced air pressure at high altitudes causes yeast gases to expand more rapidly and the dough to rise more quickly. The dough can rise so much that when it begins to bake, it will collapse due to overstretching of the gluten structure. To slow the rising of the dough, reduce the amount of yeast by ¼ teaspoon at a time until you find the right amount. You can also reduce the amount of liquid by a teaspoon or two. Some experimentation will be needed when using your breadmaker at high altitudes.
1. Unplug the cord from the electrical outlet and allow the appliance to cool completely before cleaning.
2. After the bread is removed from the bread pan, and the pan has cooled, fill it halffull with warm water and a small amount of dish soap. Allow the bread pan to soak for 5 to 20 minutes, or until the knead blades can be lifted off of the shafts. You may need to twist the knead blades slightly to loosen. If the knead blades are difficult to remove after soaking, secure the cross bar on the underside of the bread pan while twisting the knead blades to loosen. Wash the inside of the bread pan and knead blades with a soft cloth, rinse and dry. Use a mild detergent. Never use chemical cleaning agents, oven cleaners, abrasive scouring pads, or cleansers on the bread pan or knead blades, as damage to the coating or finish can occur. Replace the knead blades on the shaft.
3. Never immerse the bread pan in water or wash in an automatic dishwasher as damage to the bearing that turns the knead blade can occur. Wipe the inside of the oven chamber and the outside surfaces of the breadmaker with a damp cloth if necessary. Never dip the appliance in water or fill the baking compartment with water! The lid cannot be removed for cleaning.
NOTE: The coating on the inside of bread pan may change color over time; this is normal and does not affect the bread.
Although bread making seems very basic, it is a science and the proportions of ingredients are critical. The most important step in using your bread maker is to measure the ingredients precisely and accurately. Read the following information to better understand the importance each ingredient plays in the bread making process. Always make sure the ingredients are fresh.
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BREAD FLOUR should be used in your bread maker. It contains more glutenforming proteins than all-purpose flour and will provide well-formed loaves with good structure. Several different brands of bread flour are available. Do not use selfrising or cake flour in your bread maker.
WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR can be used in your bread maker using the “Whole wheat” bread setting. Whole wheat flour contains the entire wheat kernel, including the bran and germ. Therefore, breads made with 100 percent or a high percentage of whole wheat flour will be lower in height and heavier in texture than bread made with bread flour. The “Whole wheat” setting on your bread maker is programmed to better develop the structure of wheat breads for optimum results.
RYE FLOUR can be used in combination with bread flour in the preparation of rye or pumpernickel bread. However, it cannot be used alone as it does not contain enough protein to develop adequate gluten for structure.
SUGAR AND OTHER SWEETENERS provide food for the yeast, add height and flavor to the bread and give the crust a golden color. Types of sweeteners that can be used include sugar, brown sugar, honey, molasses, maple syrup, corn syrup and fruits, dried or fresh. Do not use artificial sweeteners as a substitute for sugars and other natural sweeteners; artificial sweeteners turn bitter when subjected to baking temperatures, the yeast will not react properly, and poor results will be attained. When measuring sticky sweeteners, such as honey, coat the measuring spoon with vegetable oil before measuring the sweetener. This will allow the sweetener to slide off the spoon without sticking.
MILK enhances flavor and increases the nutritional value of bread. Any type of milk; dry, whole, 2%, 1%, skim, buttermilk or canned evaporated milk can be used in making bread. Refrigerated milk may be warmed to 80-90°F (27-32°C) however do not overheat (above 100°F, 38°C) as this could affect the yeast activity. Do not use regular milk when using the “Delay Start” function. Use dry milk and water as a substitute.
WATER used in combination with dry milk can be substituted for regular milk and must be used when using the “Delay Start” function as regular milk can spoil when left at room temperature for several hours. Use lukewarm water, about 80-90°F (27- 32°C). Do not use water above 100°F (38°C) as this could affect the yeast.
BUTTER, MARGARINE, SHORTENING and OILS serve several purposes in bread making as they tenderize the bread, add flavor and richness. Butter and margarine are interchangeable in recipes. Butter and margarine can be used right from the refrigerator. Cut cold butter or margarine into smaller pieces for faster blending during the knead cycle. Low-fat or fat-free bread can be made by substituting equal amounts of unsweetened applesauce or plain yogurt for the amount of fat recommended in the recipe. Using less fat will affect the height, tenderness and texture of the bread, which is normal.
EGGS add color, richness and leavening to bread. Use only large eggs. No premixing is needed. Egg substitutes can be used in place of fresh eggs. One egg equals ¼ cup of egg substitute. To reduce cholesterol, you can substitute two (2) egg whites for a large egg in the recipes without affecting the end result. Watch the dough during the knead cycle as some minor adjustment may be needed to get the dough to the right consistency.
SALT has several functions in making bread. It controls yeast growth while strengthening the gluten structure to make the dough more elastic and also adds flavor. Use ordinary table salt in your bread maker. Using too little or eliminating the salt will cause the dough to over rise. Using too much can prevent the dough from rising as high as it should. “Light” salt can be used as a substitute for ordinary table salt, providing it contains both potassium chloride and sodium. Use the same amount as recommended for table salt. When adding salt to the bread pan, add to one corner to keep it away from the yeast, especially when using time delay as the salt can affect the yeast activity.
YEAST is a living organism which, through fermentation, feeds on carbohydrates in flour and sugar to produce carbon dioxide gas that makes the bread rise. Active dry, fast rising or bread machine yeast can be used in your bread maker. Use only the amount stated in the recipes. Using a little more can cause the dough to over rise and bake into the top of the bread maker. Fast rising yeast and bread machine yeast are virtually the same and interchangeable with one another. Do not use compressed yeast as poor results may be obtained. A ¼-ounce envelope of yeast contains 2¼ teaspoons. Yeast can also be purchased in bulk so you can measure the exact amount needed. Once opened, keep refrigerated. Always make sure yeast is fresh and has not passed the “Use By” date.
SPECIAL NOTE ON FLOUR: All flours are affected by growing conditions, milling, storage, humidity, etc. While not visibly different, you may need to make some minor adjustments when using different brands of flour as well as compensating for the humidity in your area. Always store bread flour in an airtight container. Store whole grain flours, whole wheat and rye, in a refrigerator to prevent them from becoming rancid. Measure the amount of flour as directed in each recipe, but make any adjustments after the first 3 - 4 minutes of continuous kneading. You may find you get better bread by weighing your flour rather than measuring in measuring cups. Most flours average 1 cup = 135 grams.
CHECKING THE DOUGH: Making changes to the dough is easy. This can be done during the knead cycle only. Do not turn off the breadmaker to adjust dough.
Dough is “just right” when it is smooth in appearance, soft to the touch, leaves a slight residue on your finger, and the bottom of the bread pan is clean of dough residue.
SPECIAL NOTE ON CINNAMON AND GARLIC: Adding too much cinnamon or garlic can affect the texture and size of the loaf obtained. Cinnamon can break down the structure of the dough, affecting height and texture. Too much garlic can inhibit the yeast activity. Use only the amount of cinnamon and garlic recommended in the recipe.
CREATING ARTISAN BREAD CRUSTS: Just before the bread baking cycle begins, open the lid of the bread maker and carefully brush the top surface of the dough with a lightly beaten egg white that has been mixed with 1 teaspoon of water. If desired, slash the top of the dough ¼ to ½ inch deep with a sharp knife into desired design. Leave plain or sprinkle with seeds, herbs, grated parmesan or romano cheeses, or other desired toppings. Press toppings gently into the dough to ensure it adheres and will not fall off. Close the lid and allow bread to bake. For best results, use only the beaten egg white with water to treat the crust before the bake cycle begins. This mixture will ensure that toppings will stick and not fall off when bread is removed from the pan. Do not use vegetable oil cooking sprays to treat crusts, as the cooking sprays can be flammable when exposed to the bread maker’s heating unit. Crust can also be treated after bread is done baking. Remove bread from the bread pan and place on a rack. Lightly brush the top of the loaf with melted butter, margarine, olive oil, or vegetable oil and sprinkle desired topping on to the bread’s top.
GLUTEN FREE BREAD: Always use room-temperature ingredients. Do not use eggs directly from the refrigerator. Instead, place them in a bowl of warm water until they reach room temperature. Gluten free bread dough will have more of a muffin batter texture than a typical bread dough texture. This is normal. You may need to assist mixing of the ingredients in your bread pan with a rubber spatula. If you desire a lighter loaf of gluten free bread, try beer bread or bread made with club soda or ginger ale.
HIGH ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT: Reduced air pressure at high altitudes causes yeast gases to expand more rapidly and the dough to rise more quickly. The dough can rise so much that when it begins to bake, it will collapse due to overstretching of the gluten structure. To slow the rising of the dough, reduce the amount of yeast by ¼ teaspoon at a time until you find the right amount. You can also reduce the amount of liquid by a teaspoon or two. Some experimentation will be needed when using your breadmaker at high altitudes.
CHECK YOUR TEMPS: It is a good idea at the end of a bread cycle to check the internal temperature of your bread with a thermometer before removing the bread from the pan. Most breads are done when they reach 190°F-200°F. Gluten-free breads should be between 205°F-210°F. If you have not reached these temperatures, it is likely that your bread is underbaked. Bake for additional time on setting (12) Bake.
CYCLE TIME CHART: Please refer to the last page of this manual for a complete breakdown of each cycle.
Review the following Problems, Possible Causes and Solutions below.
Gluten free breadmaking can be tricky. To prevent baking a dense brick of bread rather than a fluffy loaf, use these helpful tips.
Short loaves
Flat loaves, no rising
Top and sides cave in
Gnarly or knotted top, not smooth
Loaves uneven, shorter on one end
Collapsed while baking
Heavy, dense texture
Open, coarse, or holey texture
Bread doesn’t slice well, very sticky
Center of loaf raw, not baked through
Dark crust color/too thick
Loaf of bread is burned
Crust too light
Knead blade cannot be removed
Bread sticks to bread pan/difficult to shake out
Ingredients not mixed
Burning odor noted during operation
Machine unplugged by mistake or power lost during use for longer than 5 minutes. How can I save the bread?
Alert sounds, display shows “H:HH” and machine cannot be turned on.
Alert sounds, display shows “E:E0” and machine cannot be turned on.
Pre-packaged bread mixes can be used in your breadmaker. Simply follow the instructions given for the specific bread mix. Unless otherwise stated for the bread mix, use the 2 lb. setting for loaf size. Follow standard practices; liquid ingredients into the bread pan first, then dry ingredients with the yeast, if required, going in last. Following are some made-from-scratch bread recipes to get you started. A supplemental recipe book is also available at westbend, in our care and use manuals section under support.
For All Settings: Add liquids to the bread pan first, then dry ingredients. Level the dry ingredients; quarter the butter or margarine and add to the corners. Make an impression in the center of the dry ingredients and add the yeast. Close the lid, select “Menu,” choose setting desired, select “Color,” then select “Loaf” to size indicated in recipe. Because of the many variables in bread making, we suggest checking the internal temperature of your bread with a thermometer before removing the bread from the pan at the end of the bread cycle. Most breads are done when they reach 190°F-200°F. Gluten-free breads should be between 205°F-210°F. If you have not reached these temperatures, it is likely that your bread is underbaked. Bake for additional time on setting (12) Bake.
The following breads should be baked on setting 1, “Basic.”
Old Fashioned White Bread
Garlic Bread
Walnut Bread
Classic Rye Bread
Sesame Bread
The following should be baked on setting 2, “French.”
French Bread
The following recipes should be baked on setting 3, “Whole wheat.” If the bread collapses during the baking period, add 1 or 1½ tablespoons vital wheat gluten to the recipe for respective loaf size to prevent this from happening. Vital wheat gluten can be found at most health food stores.
100% Whole Wheat Bread
Wheat ‘N Yogurt Bread
The following recipes should be baked on setting 4, “Sweet.” Nuts can be added at the sound of the alert, or at the beginning with the rest of the ingredients.
Oatmeal Maple Pecan Bread
Raisin Bread
For all of the following recipes, follow these general guidelines. The following should be baked on setting 5, “Super Rapid.” Many recipes can be converted to the Super rapid cycle. Use your recipe of choice and add an additional teaspoon of yeast for those recipes using yeast. DO NOT use any quick bread recipes on this setting.
Basic Super Rapid Bread
The following recipe should be baked on setting 6, “Sandwich.”
Sandwich White Bread
All Gluten free and Low Carb breads should be baked on setting 7, “Gluten Free” or setting 11, “Custom.” Gluten free breads must first have liquid ingredients whisked together in a separate bowl to ensure proper blending. Break eggs into a 2-cup measuring cup and add recommended amount of water before mixing in the liquid ingredients. Use room temperature ingredients, and if you notice issues with your loaves, reverse the normal order of adding ingredients. Start with the yeast and dry ingredients, add half the wet ingredients, and then start the cycle. Allow the ingredients to mix for several minutes and gradually add the remaining wet ingredients
Gluten free Bread
* Place eggs in measuring cup, then add water to the measuring cup, fill to 1 ¾ cup
Lemon Poppyseed Gluten free Bread
*Place eggs in measuring cup, then add water to the measuring cup, fill to 1 ¾ cup.
Whole Wheat & Seed Low Carb Bread
The following recipes should be baked on setting 8, “Mix.”
Basic Pasta Dough
After knead cycle has completed, remove the dough ball from the bread pan. Place in a plastic bag or under a damp towel to keep moist, and let rest for 30 minutes. Cut into quarters then roll thin through a pasta roller or use a rolling pin to roll to desired thickness.
The following recipes should be set to setting 9, “Dough.”
Pizza Dough
When dough is done, turn breadmaker off and remove the bread pan. Place the dough onto a floured surface. Knead about 1 minute, then let rest for 15 minutes. Roll dough out to fit 12- or 14-inch pizza pans. Place dough on greased pan. If a crisper crust is desired, sprinkle the pan with cornmeal before placing the dough. Press the dough into the pans, forming an edge. Let the dough rise in a warm, draft free place for 20 to 25 minutes. Spread pizza sauce evenly over crusts, then top with favorite meat, toppings, and shredded cheese. Bake in an oven, preheated to 425°F, for 20 to 25 minutes or until browned on top. Let rest 5 minutes before cutting.
Basic Dinner Rolls/Bread Sticks
After dough cycle has completed, remove bread pan from breadmaker and then remove dough. Place dough onto a slightly floured surface for 15 minutes. Shape dough into desired roll shape, place on greased baking sheet, cover and place in a warm, draft free area for 45 minutes to rise. Once dough has doubled in size, lightly brush the tops with butter or egg white and bake in a 350° F oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm.
