West Bend 41400 Bread Maker User Manual


 
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CONTROL PANEL and FUNCTIONS
LCD DISPLAY: Remove the plastic film from the display before use. The display
indicates when the appliance is ready for use. When the appliance is first plugged in,
there will be an audible beep and the default program is displayed. “1 3:00” appears
on the display. The “1” specifies which program is selected (1-12 programs) and the
“3:00” is the length of the program in hours: minutes. The marking at the top of the
display indicates the weight of the loaf selected (1/1.5 lb or 2 lb) with 2 lb as the
default. The other marking at the top of the display indicates the degree of browning
that is selected (light, medium, or dark) with medium as the default. As the program
proceeds the digits of the time displayed will decrease progressively indicating
remaining time.
“START/STOP” Button: The “START/STOP button is used to start or cancel a
program. A short alert is heard with each press of the “START/STOP button. Press
this button when the breadmaker is idle to start the program. When the breadmaker
is active, press and hold this button to cancel the program. When you
cancel the program, the breadmaker will return to its default settings for the chosen
menu selection. All customized settings will be lost if the program is cancelled.You
must set all desired program settings before starting the program. The program
cannot be changed after the cycle has begun, unless you cancel the cycle.
“TIME +” and “TIME -” Buttons: The “TIME +” and “TIME -” buttons are used to set
a delayed program end time. Only the following programs can be used with the delay
timer: (1) “BASIC,” (2) “FRENCH,” (3) “WHOLE WHEAT,” (5) “SWEET,” and (8)
“DOUGH.” The (6) “SUPER RAPID 1LB,” (7) “SUPER RAPID 2LB,” (4) “QUICK,” (9)
“JAM” and (12) “BAKE” programs can not be started with the delay timer. The delay
hours and minutes will be added to the preprogrammed times for the specific
program. The time indicated in the display is the time until the end of the cycle. The
maximum time delay is 13 hours per program.
DELAY START: The maximum time delay is 13 hours per program.
Example: It is 8:30 p.m. and you would like the bread ready for the next morning
at 7:00 a.m. Determine the time difference, 7:00 a.m. is 10 hours and 30
minutes ahead of 8:30 p.m. Press the “TIME +” or “TIME -” buttons until 10:30
appears in the display.
NEVER use the time delay function when using perishable ingredients such as
milk, eggs, fruit, yogurt, etc.!
“COLOR” Button: “COLOR” cycles to select the crust darkness: LIGHT, MEDIUM,
and DARK. The default color is MEDIUM.
“LOAF SIZE” Button: The “LOAF SIZE” button adjusts the various programs for the
selected loaf size; “1/1.5 lb” or “2 lb.” This button is only applicable for the following
programs: “BASIC,” “FRENCH,” “WHOLE WHEAT,” “SWEET,” and “SANDWICH.”
“MENU” Button: Use the “MENU” button to select the desired program. In general,
use the following suggested programs for the following specialties.
MENU SELECTIONS
Menu 1: BASIC” for white, rye, potato, egg, garlic and similar breads. The “BASIC”
setting can be used for almost any bread recipe containing mostly bread flour.
Menu 2: “FRENCH” for the preparation of particularly light white and Italian breads.
This is not suitable for baking recipes requiring butter, margarine or milk.
Menu 3: “WHOLE WHEAT” for breads containing 50% or more whole wheat,
cracked wheat, buttermilk wheat and like breads.