Black & Decker B6000C User Manual - Page 19

ENGLISH Frequently Asked Questions Q: There was a power failure while my bread maker was operating; what do I do? A: Most of our Bread Makers feature a power failure protection system - anywhere from 7 minutes to 1 hour. This system will save your program settings for a short time after a power outage, so if you are within that time bread making can resume after the power returns (you may need to press the start button). To find out what length of time your power failure protection covers, please refer to your Use & Care Manual. If the bread maker loses power for more time than the power failure protection covers and you are using any dairy products, perishables or meat in your bread, you should discard the con¬tents of the recipe and start again with new fresh ingredients due to health and sanitary considerations. For nonperishable recipes you may try starting the bread maker at the beginning of the course again. However, this may not always pro¬duce an acceptable loaf of bread. If you are not sure when the outage occurred, remove the dough ball from the bread pan and place in an oven-safe baking container. Allow to double in size and place in a preheated (350ºF/177ºC) oven for 30 to 45 minutes or until done. The bread will sound hollow when tapped on top of the loaf if it is done. Again, this may not always produce an acceptable loaf of bread. If the bread has already begun to bake when the outage occurs, you must begin with new ingredients. Q: Why does the kneading paddle stick in the bread loaf when I remove it from the bread pan? A: Even though the kneading paddle is nonstick, it may happen that it becomes lodged in the loaf during baking and comes out with the loaf once it is removed. Simply turn the loaf over on your cooling rack and use nonmetal tongs or any nonmetal utensil to remove it from the bottom of the loaf. Important note: Use caution, as the kneading paddle will be hot. Q: I pressed the PAUSE button, but nothing happened. Why does my machine not pause? A: Some of our bread makers require you to press and hold the PAUSE button in order to start the pause function. Try holding the PAUSE button for about 2 seconds. This should activate the PAUSE function. Q: Why did my quick bread tear as I removed it from the baking chamber? A: The most common cause for a quick bread tearing is that the kneading paddle stuck in the bottom of the quick bread as it baked. While normal breads will bring the kneading paddle with the bread as you remove if it gets stuck, the texture of quick breads means the loaf may tear instead. To prevent this, simply PAUSE your bread maker and remove the kneading paddle prior to the beginning of the baking cycle. Q: Can I set my delay bake timer for less time than the full amount possible? A: In many cases, yes. Most of our delay bake timers are designed so you can adjust the amount of time you want the bread maker to delay, usually in ten-minute increments. For example, our 13-hour delay bake timer can be set anywhere from 10 minutes to 13 hours, depending on the amount you need delayed. If your bread maker has an adjustable delay bake timer, you can findspecific instructions for using the timer directly following the regular operating instructions in your Use & Care manual. Q: Can the delay bake timer be used with any bread making cycle or setting? A: The delay bake timer can be used on any cycle, with the exception of jam. However, the delay bake timer should not be used or should be used with caution (i.e. do not delay for too long) on any recipes that have perishable ingredients, such as fresh milk, eggs and the like. Q: Can the Rapid setting be used with any bread making cycle? A: Depending on your bread maker, the Rapid setting may be limited to a specific setting. In general however, white, whole wheat, French and sweet cycles can have a rapid setting. Most rapid settings on a bread maker will reduce the total bread making time by about one hour. Specialty settings such as quick breads, dough, gluten-free, low carb and jam cannot be done with a rapid setting. Q: Why do the cabinets/walls around my bread maker get hot when I use it? A: In order to ventilate the baking chamber of your bread maker properly, there are usually vents on both the sides and back of your bread maker. Always ensure there is a few inches of space between your bread maker and any vertical surface when it's in use. Q: Where do I get replaceable parts for my bread maker? A: Some parts of your bread maker are replaceable. You can look in your Use & Care manual to find out which parts can be replaced and to get a part number reference. Then, visit prodprotect.com or call 1-800-738-0245 (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., ET). Breadmakers About The Finished Loaf Q: Why does height and shape of bread differ in each loaf? A: The height and shape of your bread may differ depending on the ingredients, room temperature and length of timer cycle. Since each type of bread you make will have different ingredients, the loaves will be shaped differently. When making the same bread, even the room temperature can cause the loaves to be shaped slightly different. Q: Why does my bread have an unusual aroma? A: Stale ingredients may have been used or too much yeast was added. Always use fresh ingredients. Remember, accurate measurements are essential to make delicious bread, particularly when measuring the yeast. 36 37