GB
GB
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
The baked bread has caved
in on the top.
• The dough has risen too
fast.
• Too much yeast or water.
• An unsuitable program
was selected for this
recipe.
• Measure exactly all ingredients.
• Lower the amount of water or yeast a bit.
• Select a correct program.
The crust is too light.
• Raising the lid while
program is running.
• Do not open the lid while a program is
running.
• Set higher browning degree for crust.
The crust is too dark.
• Too much sugar in the
recipe.
• Lower a bit the amount of sugar.
• Set the browning of crust to lower
degree.
The shape of the loaf is
irregular.
• Too much yeast or water.
• The kneading paddle
pushed the dough to one
side before rising and
baking.
• Measure exactly all ingredients.
• Lower the amount of water or yeast a bit.
• Some loaves may have an irregular shape,
especially those made from whole grain
flour.
Baked loaves have various
shapes.
• They differ by the type of
bread.
• Whole grain or multigrain breads are
denser and may be smaller than the basic
white bread.
The bottom has holes or
there are holes inside.
• Dough too moist, too
much yeast, no salt.
• Water too hot.
• Measure exactly all ingredients.
• Lower a bit the amount of water or of
yeast, check the amount of salt.
• Use water at room temperature.
Underdone or sticky,
doughy bread.
• Too much water.
• Wrong program selected.
• Lower a bit the amount of water, measure
all the ingredients exactly.
• Select a correct program.
The bread is squeezed
when sliced.
• The bread is too hot.
• Let the bread cool for 15–30 minutes
before slicing.
The bread has heavy, dense
texture.
• Too much flour.
• Not enough water.
• Try to use more water or less flour.
• Whole grain bread will have denser
texture.
The bottom of the baking
pan is darkened or stained.
• Result of washing it in
dishwasher.
• This is a normal occurrence and does not
affect the quality of the bread.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Never immerse the base in water or any other liquid and do not wash it in the dishwasher.
ATTENTION:
ALWAYS unplug and let cool the bread maker before cleaning it.
Cleaning the kneading paddle:
•
If it is difficult to remove the kneading paddle, pour a little water in the bottom of the baking pan and let
soak for about 1 hour. Wipe the paddle thoroughly with moist cloth. You can wash the kneading paddle
and the baking pan in the dishwasher.
