Helpful Tips - Homecraft HCPBMAD2WH Manual De Instrucciones

7. Press the LOAF SIZE button to select the desired size.
8. Set the delay time by pressing the "TIMEˆ or TIMEˇ" button. This step may be
skipped if you want the bread maker to start working immediately.
9. Press the START/STOP button once to start the baking cycle, and the indicator will light up.
10. Beeps will be heard during the Basic, French, Whole Wheat, Quick, Sweet, Rapid Bake and
Sandwich programs, 10 beep sounds will be heard during operation. This is to prompt
you to add ingredients. Open the Lid and add ingredients according to the recipe. It is
possible that steam will escape through the vent in the lid during baking. This is normal.
11. Once the program has completed, 10 beeps will be heard. Press the START/STOP button
for approx. 3 seconds and take out the bread. Open the Lid and while using oven mitts
or potholders. Turn the Bread Pan in counter-clockwise and take out the Bread Pan.
The Bread Pan and bread may be very hot! Always handle with care.
12. Let the Bread Pan cool down before removing the bread. Then use a nonstick
spatula to gently loosen the sides of the bread from the pan.
13. Turn Bread Pan upside down onto a wire cooling rack or clean
cooking surface and gently shake until bread falls out.
14. Let the bread cool for about 20 minutes before slicing. It is recommended
to slice bread with electric cutter or serrated knife. Do not use a butter knife,
paring knife or other kitchen knife, as bread will not slice as evenly.
15. If you do not press the START/STOP button at the end of the program,
the bread will automatically be kept warm for 1 hour. At the end
of the hour-long warming cycle, one beep will be heard.
16. Make sure that Main Unit is unplugged when program is complete or when not in use.
NOTE: Before slicing the loaf, remove the Kneading Blade from inside
the bottom of the loaf. Wait until loaf has fully cooled. If bread is
hot, do not use your hand to remove the Kneading Blade.

HELPFUL TIPS

SMOKING
The appliance may emit a little smoke and a characteristic smell
when you turn it on for the first time. This is normal and will soon
stop. Make sure the appliance has sufficient ventilation.
BREAD SIZE
If the loaf of bread is too large or begins to overflow during cooking, you may have added
too much yeast, flour or water. High temperature can also cause dough to rise too quickly.
Make sure that you measure ingredients properly, following directions in RECIPES section.
If the loaf of bread is too small after baking, you may not have added
enough yeast or the yeast may not be active enough. Make sure that
you test the yeast before adding. Do not use expired yeast.
CRUST
If the crust is too thick, you may not have taken the bread out soon enough.
If you leave the bread in the machine for too long after cooking, it will
lose water and become too dense, causing the crust to harden.
If crust is too dark, it may be a result of sugar in the recipe. If you are making
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