West Bend 41200CF - Bread Maker, 2 lb/ オーナーマニュアル

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Review the following Problems, Possible Causes and Solutions below.  
 
LOAF SIZE & SHAPE 
 
Short loaves 
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Wheat breads will be shorter than white breads due to less gluten forming 
protein in whole-wheat flour. 
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Not enough liquid - Increase liquid by 1-2 teaspoons. 
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Sugar omitted or not enough added - Assemble ingredients as listed in recipe. 
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Wrong type of flour used - Do not use all-purpose flour. 
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Not enough yeast used or too old - Measure amount recommended and check 
freshness date on package. 
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Wrong type of yeast used - Use fast rising or bread machine yeast.  Do not use 
compressed yeast.  
 
Flat loves, no rising 
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Yeast omitted - Assemble ingredients as listed in recipe. 
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Yeast too old - Check expiration date. 
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Liquid too hot - Use lukewarm liquids 80-90°F (27-32°C). 
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Too much salt added 
Use amount recommended in recipe. 
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Sugar or other sweetener omitted - Assemble ingredients as listed in recipe. 
 
Top and sides cave in 
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Too much liquid – Reduce liquid by 1-2 teaspoons. 
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Too much yeast – Use recommended amount. 
 
Gnarly or knotted top, not smooth 
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Not enough liquid – Increase liquid by 1-2 teaspoons. 
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Too much flour – Measure flour accurately, leveling off measuring cup. 
 
Loaves uneven, shorter on one end 
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Dough too dry preventing even rise in bread pan – Increase liquid by 1-2 
teaspoons. 
 
Collapsed while baking 
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May be caused from baking in high altitude – Make adjustment for high altitude 
baking by reducing yeast by ¼ teaspoon and reducing liquid by 1-2 teaspoons.