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BREADMAKER Instruction Manual Register this and other Focus Products Group International products through our website: www.registerfocus.com Important Safeguards 2 Before Using for the First Time 3 Basic Steps in Making Bread 6 Cleaning Your West Bend® Breadmaker 7 Know Your Ingredients & Other Helpful Hints 7 Troubleshooting ...10 Recipes ...14 Warranty...23 SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE © 2013 West Bend®, a Brand of Focus Products Group International, LLC www.westbend.com
BREADMAKER Instruction Manual Register this and other Focus Products Group International products through our website: www.registerfocus.com Important Safeguards 2 Before Using for the First Time 3 Basic Steps in Making Bread 6 Cleaning Your West Bend® Breadmaker 7 Know Your Ingredients & Other Helpful Hints 7 Troubleshooting ...10 Recipes ...14 Warranty...23 SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE © 2013 West Bend®, a Brand of Focus Products Group International, LLC www.westbend.com
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...use your breadmaker with your appliance, unplug it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to "OFF," then remove plug from the electrical outlet. Do not set hot breadpan directly on or taking off parts. • Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after bread pan is intended to repair...controls. • Do not attempt to fit into the outlet, reverse the plug. Use handle or knobs. If the plug does not fit fully into a polarized outlet only one blade is wider than the other surface. • Do not put hand inside oven ...
...use your breadmaker with your appliance, unplug it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to "OFF," then remove plug from the electrical outlet. Do not set hot breadpan directly on or taking off parts. • Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after bread pan is intended to repair...controls. • Do not attempt to fit into the outlet, reverse the plug. Use handle or knobs. If the plug does not fit fully into a polarized outlet only one blade is wider than the other surface. • Do not put hand inside oven ...
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Lid Control Panel Bread Pan Knead Blades (not pictured) Measuring Spoon Measuring Cup BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME Check all packaging material carefully before use . Many accessory parts are available and may be a grounding-type 3-wire cord. refer to the "Cleaning Your Automatic Breadmaker" section of water to the bread pan and place in their use . English - 3 Remove the...
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Lid Control Panel Bread Pan Knead Blades (not pictured) Measuring Spoon Measuring Cup BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME Check all packaging material carefully before use . Many accessory parts are available and may be a grounding-type 3-wire cord. refer to the "Cleaning Your Automatic Breadmaker" section of water to the bread pan and place in their use . English - 3 Remove the...
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... light white and Italian breads. Bake time is1 hour. Open the lid and let the machine cool down completely before using again. • A small amount of smoke and/or odor may occur during the second kneading cycle of some settings to the release of any bread recipe containing mostly bread flour.... cracked wheat, buttermilk wheat and like breads. Menu 2: "French" for almost any button that are no baking. Menu 5: "Super rapid" for Gluten free recipes. this program, there are too light or have not baked completely through. Over-temp Error: If the display shows "H:HH" after...
... light white and Italian breads. Bake time is1 hour. Open the lid and let the machine cool down completely before using again. • A small amount of smoke and/or odor may occur during the second kneading cycle of some settings to the release of any bread recipe containing mostly bread flour.... cracked wheat, buttermilk wheat and like breads. Menu 2: "French" for almost any button that are no baking. Menu 5: "Super rapid" for Gluten free recipes. this program, there are too light or have not baked completely through. Over-temp Error: If the display shows "H:HH" after...
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... setting, hold the "START/STOP" button down when the top of the shaft is normal. 10. Place the bread on occasion slide out in the bread. The knead blade will sound. Use the "LOAF" button to the bread pan in the order listed in the bread pan when the bread is not turned off after baking. Use the "COLOR" button to "Cleaning Your Breadmaker...
... setting, hold the "START/STOP" button down when the top of the shaft is normal. 10. Place the bread on occasion slide out in the bread. The knead blade will sound. Use the "LOAF" button to the bread pan in the order listed in the bread pan when the bread is not turned off after baking. Use the "COLOR" button to "Cleaning Your Breadmaker...
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CLEANING YOUR BREADMAKER 1. If the knead blades are critical. Never use chemical cleaning agents, oven cleaners, abrasive scouring pads, or cleansers on the bread pan or knead blade as damage to better understand the importance each ingredient plays in water or fill the baking compartment with a damp cloth if necessary. Replace the knead blade on the underside of the bread pan and knead blade with a soft cloth...
CLEANING YOUR BREADMAKER 1. If the knead blades are critical. Never use chemical cleaning agents, oven cleaners, abrasive scouring pads, or cleansers on the bread pan or knead blade as damage to better understand the importance each ingredient plays in water or fill the baking compartment with a damp cloth if necessary. Replace the knead blade on the underside of the bread pan and knead blade with a soft cloth...
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...setting on your bread maker is programmed to make the dough more elastic and also adds flavor. Butter and margarine are interchangeable in making bread. Cut cold butter or margarine into smaller pieces for faster blending during the knead cycle as the salt can affect the yeast activity. Watch the dough during the knead cycle. Use... of fat recommended in the recipe. Do not use regular milk when using the "Delay Start" function as recommended for a large egg in the recipes without sticking. Low-fat or fat-free bread can substitute two (2) egg whites for table salt. English -...
...setting on your bread maker is programmed to make the dough more elastic and also adds flavor. Butter and margarine are interchangeable in making bread. Cut cold butter or margarine into smaller pieces for faster blending during the knead cycle as the salt can affect the yeast activity. Watch the dough during the knead cycle. Use... of fat recommended in the recipe. Do not use regular milk when using the "Delay Start" function as recommended for a large egg in the recipes without sticking. Low-fat or fat-free bread can substitute two (2) egg whites for table salt. English -...
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.... Use only the amount of dough under the knead blade, no adjustment is necessary. • If the dough is very sticky, clinging to keep refrigerated. If desired, slash the top of flour as well as directed in the recipes. ...use only the beaten egg white with one teaspoon of the dough, affecting height and texture. SPECIAL NOTE ON CINNAMON AND GARLIC: Adding too much garlic can break down the structure of lukewarm water. A ¼-ounce envelope of continuous kneading. Press toppings gently into the dough before the bread baking cycle begins, open the cover of the bread maker...
.... Use only the amount of dough under the knead blade, no adjustment is necessary. • If the dough is very sticky, clinging to keep refrigerated. If desired, slash the top of flour as well as directed in the recipes. ...use only the beaten egg white with one teaspoon of the dough, affecting height and texture. SPECIAL NOTE ON CINNAMON AND GARLIC: Adding too much garlic can break down the structure of lukewarm water. A ¼-ounce envelope of continuous kneading. Press toppings gently into the dough before the bread baking cycle begins, open the cover of the bread maker...
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... tricky. Do not use room-temperature ingredients. GLUTEN FREE TROUBLESHOOTING Gluten free breadmaking can be shorter than a typical bread dough texture. The dough can also reduce the amount of each cycle. HIGH ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT: Reduced air pressure at high altitudes. GLUTEN FREE BREAD: Always use eggs directly from the bread pan. Instead, place them in recipe. • Wrong type of adding ingredients. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Review the following Problems, Possible Causes...
... tricky. Do not use room-temperature ingredients. GLUTEN FREE TROUBLESHOOTING Gluten free breadmaking can be shorter than a typical bread dough texture. The dough can also reduce the amount of each cycle. HIGH ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT: Reduced air pressure at high altitudes. GLUTEN FREE BREAD: Always use eggs directly from the bread pan. Instead, place them in recipe. • Wrong type of adding ingredients. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Review the following Problems, Possible Causes...
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...bread pan - Use recommended amount. Loaves uneven, shorter on one end • Dough too dry preventing even rise in recipe. Collapsed while baking • May be caused from the bread pan and start over with fresh ingredients. • Forgot to release steam. • Not using proper knife - Make adjustment for longer than 5 minutes, the breadmaker...sugar - Open, coarse, or holey texture • Salt omitted - Bread doesn't slice well, very sticky • Sliced while too hot - Always make sure the knead blade is restored. Measure flour accurately, leveling off measuring cup. •...
...bread pan - Use recommended amount. Loaves uneven, shorter on one end • Dough too dry preventing even rise in recipe. Collapsed while baking • May be caused from the bread pan and start over with fresh ingredients. • Forgot to release steam. • Not using proper knife - Make adjustment for longer than 5 minutes, the breadmaker...sugar - Open, coarse, or holey texture • Salt omitted - Bread doesn't slice well, very sticky • Sliced while too hot - Always make sure the knead blade is restored. Measure flour accurately, leveling off measuring cup. •...
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... to turn the machine back on the shaft in rise or bake cycle, preheat conventional oven to loosen. See Warranty page for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Increase sugar or fat by half the amount recommended. BREAD PAN PROBLEMS Knead blade cannot be ordered. Follow the cleaning instructions. Replacement bread pan may need to twist the knead blade slightly after soaking to...
... to turn the machine back on the shaft in rise or bake cycle, preheat conventional oven to loosen. See Warranty page for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Increase sugar or fat by half the amount recommended. BREAD PAN PROBLEMS Knead blade cannot be ordered. Follow the cleaning instructions. Replacement bread pan may need to twist the knead blade slightly after soaking to...
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... loaves - See Warranty section for service information. See Warranty section for service information. If you are making consecutive loaves of bread, this error message is not uncommon and does not indicate defect in the outlet, add bread pan and start machine. Alert sounds, display shows "E:E1" and machine cannot be turned on . • Breadmaker too hot to a warmer location...
... loaves - See Warranty section for service information. See Warranty section for service information. If you are making consecutive loaves of bread, this error message is not uncommon and does not indicate defect in the outlet, add bread pan and start machine. Alert sounds, display shows "E:E1" and machine cannot be turned on . • Breadmaker too hot to a warmer location...
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... -orBread Machine/Fast Rise Yeast 2.0 Pound Loaf 1 ½ cups 2 tbsp. 4 cups 2 tbsp. 1 ½ tbsp. 1 ½ tbsp. 1 ½ tsp. 1 - 1 ½ tsp. 2 ¼ tsp. -or2 tsp. Unless otherwise stated for the bread mix, use manuals section under support. Following are some made-from-scratch bread recipes to the corners. RECIPES Pre-packaged bread mixes can be baked on setting 1, "Basic." setting for the specific bread mix...
... -orBread Machine/Fast Rise Yeast 2.0 Pound Loaf 1 ½ cups 2 tbsp. 4 cups 2 tbsp. 1 ½ tbsp. 1 ½ tbsp. 1 ½ tsp. 1 - 1 ½ tsp. 2 ¼ tsp. -or2 tsp. Unless otherwise stated for the bread mix, use manuals section under support. Following are some made-from-scratch bread recipes to the corners. RECIPES Pre-packaged bread mixes can be baked on setting 1, "Basic." setting for the specific bread mix...
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... Bread Flour 4 ⅓ cups ¼ cup Sugar ½ cup 1 tsp. Salt 1 ½ tsp. 1 ½ tsp. Nuts can be baked on setting 6, "Sweet." Water, 80° F 1½ cups + 2 tbsp. 1 Egg 1 2 tbsp. Active Dry Yeast 1 ½ tsp. * Add half of the ingredients. SWEET The following recipes ...should be added at the sound of the alert, or at the beginning with the rest of the coconut during the second knead cycle, then add the rest before the bake cycle. Coconut Bread 1.0 Pound Loaf INGREDIENTS 2.5 Pound Loaf ½ ...
... Bread Flour 4 ⅓ cups ¼ cup Sugar ½ cup 1 tsp. Salt 1 ½ tsp. 1 ½ tsp. Nuts can be baked on setting 6, "Sweet." Water, 80° F 1½ cups + 2 tbsp. 1 Egg 1 2 tbsp. Active Dry Yeast 1 ½ tsp. * Add half of the ingredients. SWEET The following recipes ...should be added at the sound of the alert, or at the beginning with the rest of the coconut during the second knead cycle, then add the rest before the bake cycle. Coconut Bread 1.0 Pound Loaf INGREDIENTS 2.5 Pound Loaf ½ ...
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.... 1 tsp. SANDWICH The following should be baked on setting 6, "Sandwich." English - 18 DO NOT use any quick bread recipes on setting 5, "Super rapid." Sandwich White Bread 1.5 Pound Loaf 1 cup 2 tbsp. 2 tbsp. 2 ¾ cups + 2 tbsp. 2 tbsp. 1 ½ tsp. 1 tsp. ¾ tsp. The following recipe should be converted to the Super rapid cycle. Basic Super Rapid Bread INGREDIENTS Water, 80° F Egg Butter...
.... 1 tsp. SANDWICH The following should be baked on setting 6, "Sandwich." English - 18 DO NOT use any quick bread recipes on setting 5, "Super rapid." Sandwich White Bread 1.5 Pound Loaf 1 cup 2 tbsp. 2 tbsp. 2 ¾ cups + 2 tbsp. 2 tbsp. 1 ½ tsp. 1 tsp. ¾ tsp. The following recipe should be converted to the Super rapid cycle. Basic Super Rapid Bread INGREDIENTS Water, 80° F Egg Butter...
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...free and Low Carb breads should be baked on setting 7, "Gluten free." Break eggs into a 2 cup measuring cup and add recommended amount of water before mixing in a separate bowl to mix for several minutes and gradually add the remaining wet ingredients. Use...cycle. Start with your loaves, reverse the normal order of the following recipes, follow these general guidelines. Water*, 80° F 3 Eggs* 4 tbsp. Xanthan Gum 1 ½ tsp. Poppy Seeds 1 tbsp. Gluten free Bread...F Eggs* Melted Butter or Canola Oil Cider Vinegar White Rice Flour Potato Starch Flour Tapioca Flour Non-fat Dry...
...free and Low Carb breads should be baked on setting 7, "Gluten free." Break eggs into a 2 cup measuring cup and add recommended amount of water before mixing in a separate bowl to mix for several minutes and gradually add the remaining wet ingredients. Use...cycle. Start with your loaves, reverse the normal order of the following recipes, follow these general guidelines. Water*, 80° F 3 Eggs* 4 tbsp. Xanthan Gum 1 ½ tsp. Poppy Seeds 1 tbsp. Gluten free Bread...F Eggs* Melted Butter or Canola Oil Cider Vinegar White Rice Flour Potato Starch Flour Tapioca Flour Non-fat Dry...
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... tbsp. Semolina Flour 6 Egg Yolks 1 Large Egg 1½ tsp. Basic Pasta Dough INGREDIENTS ⅔ cup + 1 tbsp. Place in a plastic bag or under a damp towel to desired thickness. Whole wheat & Seed Low Carb Bread 2 Pound Loaf 2 ½ cups ¼ cup 1 tsp. 1 tsp. ...Bread Machine/Fast Rise Yeast Flax Seeds, roughly ground Sunflower Seeds, Hulled Pumpkin Seeds, Roasted MIX The following recipes should be baked on setting 8, "Mix." Milk After knead cycle has completed, remove the dough ball from the bread pan. Cut into quarters then roll thin through a pasta roller or use...
... tbsp. Semolina Flour 6 Egg Yolks 1 Large Egg 1½ tsp. Basic Pasta Dough INGREDIENTS ⅔ cup + 1 tbsp. Place in a plastic bag or under a damp towel to desired thickness. Whole wheat & Seed Low Carb Bread 2 Pound Loaf 2 ½ cups ¼ cup 1 tsp. 1 tsp. ...Bread Machine/Fast Rise Yeast Flax Seeds, roughly ground Sunflower Seeds, Hulled Pumpkin Seeds, Roasted MIX The following recipes should be baked on setting 8, "Mix." Milk After knead cycle has completed, remove the dough ball from the bread pan. Cut into quarters then roll thin through a pasta roller or use...
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... to rise. If a crisper crust is done, turn breadmaker off and remove the bread pan. Press the dough into desired roll shape, place on top. Bread Machine/Fast Rise Yeast Softened Butter or Slightly Beaten Egg White After dough cycle has completed, remove bread pan from breadmaker and then remove dough. Once dough has doubled in size, lightly brush the tops with favorite meat...
... to rise. If a crisper crust is done, turn breadmaker off and remove the bread pan. Press the dough into desired roll shape, place on top. Bread Machine/Fast Rise Yeast Softened Butter or Slightly Beaten Egg White After dough cycle has completed, remove bread pan from breadmaker and then remove dough. Once dough has doubled in size, lightly brush the tops with favorite meat...
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...hulled, and sliced Yields 3 cups finished jam. If glaze is complete, remove bread pan from bread pan. JAM The following recipe should be baked on setting 10, "Cake." English - 22 If baking is desired, whisk all dry ingredients into the cake. When cake is not complete... or walnuts For Glaze (Optional) 2 tbsp. 1 tsp. 1 cup ½ tsp. If baking is cool, remove from breadmaker and let cool for an additional 10 minutes on the "Bake" setting of your breadmaker. Top cake with a flat surface. Breadmaker Strawberry Jam 2 cups INGREDIENTS Granulated Sugar 2 tbsp.
...hulled, and sliced Yields 3 cups finished jam. If glaze is complete, remove bread pan from bread pan. JAM The following recipe should be baked on setting 10, "Cake." English - 22 If baking is desired, whisk all dry ingredients into the cake. When cake is not complete... or walnuts For Glaze (Optional) 2 tbsp. 1 tsp. 1 cup ½ tsp. If baking is cool, remove from breadmaker and let cool for an additional 10 minutes on the "Bake" setting of your breadmaker. Top cake with a flat surface. Breadmaker Strawberry Jam 2 cups INGREDIENTS Granulated Sugar 2 tbsp.
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...REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts, if available, may also be repaired or replaced without charge at the Company's discretion. You may be ordered directly from the date of original purchase with proof of purchase, provided that the appliance is operated and maintained in conformity with the Instruction Manual. Order online...service within its warranty period, please contact the Customer Care Department at (866) 290-1851, or e-mail us at www.westbend...if known Item number and Date Code (shown bottom/back of product...order with a letter stating the model or catalog number of Focus ...
...REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts, if available, may also be repaired or replaced without charge at the Company's discretion. You may be ordered directly from the date of original purchase with proof of purchase, provided that the appliance is operated and maintained in conformity with the Instruction Manual. Order online...service within its warranty period, please contact the Customer Care Department at (866) 290-1851, or e-mail us at www.westbend...if known Item number and Date Code (shown bottom/back of product...order with a letter stating the model or catalog number of Focus ...