I don’t know what type of flour to use |
There are many types of flour |
For best results, always use “bread flour” or “flour for bread machines” rather than all-purpose flour when making bread that uses white flour. |
Dough is too sticky |
a) Flour has high moisture content
b) Too much liquid used
c) Water is soft |
a) Only use bread flour that is stored in an airtight container; try a different brand of flour b) Use less water; you can also add additional flour, a tablespoon at a time, up to 4 tablespoons, to remedy the problem while kneading dough c) Use bottled water |
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Dough or bread did not rise enough or at all
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a) Ingredients were not at room temperature
b) Ingredients were not added to the bread pan in the proper order adversely affecting the yeast c) Yeast was inactive d) Low-gluten flour used e) High altitude f) Hard water g) Room temperature was below 68 degrees F h) Ingredients not measured properly i) The bread maker lid was opened too much during the rising process |
a) Make sure all ingredients (except yeast) are at room temperature and water is between 70 and 90 degrees F b) Add ingredients in exact order as specified in the recipe c) Check expiration date on the yeast packet or jar; store opened packages of yeast in airtight containers in the refrigerator or freezer d) Only use bread flour or a blend of bread flour and whole grain flour e) Reduce water by 1 tablespoon for every 1000 feet in locations 3000 feet above sea level, up to 4 tablespoons f) Use bottled water g) Only use bread maker in a location that is 68 to 80 degrees F h) Use measuring cups and spoons to measure dry ingredients and the proper measuring cup for liquids. Do not sift or pack ingredients i) Do not open the bread maker lid during the rising process as the machine is programmed to keep the bread maker at the appropriate temperature to assist the yeast to grow and the bread to rise. |
Bread collapses when baked; mushroom-top; coarse large holes in loaf
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Dough rose unevenly and or too quickly, due to: a) Excess moisture
b) Too much liquid or too much yeast was used
c) No salt or not enough
d) High humidity and/ or heat
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a) Only use bread flour and whole grain flour that is stored in an airtight container b) Measure all liquids using measuring cups specifically designed for measuring liquids and measure accurately; only use the amount of yeast specified in the recipe c) Use amount of salt specified in the recipe, or use Program 7 for Salt Free bread d) Dough will rise too quickly and unevenly during hot and or humid days; use cooler water (68 degrees F) to slow down the rising process or reduce the yeast ¼ to 1 |
Bread does not bake completely or loaf is too dense |
a) Ingredients not measured correctly nor at correct temperature
b) Yeast may have expired or has become inactive |
a) Use measuring cups and spoons to measure dry ingredients and the proper measuring cup for liquids; do not sift or pack ingredients; make sure ingredients are at room temperature b) Only use fresh, properly stored yeast c) Perhaps there was a power outage or machine was unplugged |
Crust is too dark or too hard
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a) Crust setting was set too dark b) Recipe has a lot of sugar or sweetener |
a) Set bread maker on lighter crust setting b) Bake sweet breads on the light setting |
Crust is pale and/or wet |
a) Crust setting is set too light b) Recipe has little or no sugar or fat |
a) Set bread maker on a darker crust setting b) Add a small amount of sugar and/or fat to the recipe |
Gummy areas in baked loaf |
Butter or oil, as well as other ingredients like cheese and fruit did not blend well with other ingredients |
Too much fat or additional ingredients like cheese or fruit were added to the dough or were added too late; butter was cold and never blended in completely; only use room temperature ingredients; do not exceed amount of additional ingredients specified in the recipe |
The bread maker labors during the kneading cycle or dough does not come together into a ball after kneading |
Dough is too dry due to: a) Ingredients not measured correctly
b) Insufficient water c) Hard water d) Recipe includes eggs which were smaller than a ¼ cup of liquid |
a) Use measuring cups and spoons to measure dry ingredients and measuring cups specifically designed for measuring liquid ingredients. Do not sift or pack ingredients b) Add additional water, a tablespoon at a time, up to 4 additional tablespoons c) Use bottled water d) Break egg into measuring cup; if less than ¼ cup, add water or milk to make up the difference |
Bread is stuck in the loaf pan |
The bread has remained in the loaf pan too long |
Removing the bread from the bread pan immediately after it has baked will allow for the easiest removal |
The paddles get stuck in the bread |
Because the paddles are baked into the bread, they will become part of the finished result |
a) Lightly oil the kneading paddles before adding the ingredients in the bread pan. b) Use the hook accessory to remove the paddles while the bread is still hot. Lay the bread on its side (using oven mitts) and insert the hook in the hole of the kneading paddle and pull gently to release the kneading paddles. See page 11 of your "Instructions for Use" manual. c) You can also remove the paddles from the bread maker before the baking cycle. See the “Cycle Chart” in the "Instructions for Use" manual for guidance on when to remove the paddles after the dough preparation time. Note: If you use this technique, you must handle the dough very gently so you do not compromise the quality of the dough. |
Slight smoke coming from the bread maker |
a) As with all small appliances, it is normal for some slight smoke to come from the product the first time it is used. b) You have not removed all of the packaging parts from the bread maker. c) Neither of the above causes are present.
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a) If it is not the first time you used the bread maker, check if debris has dripped on or near the heating elements. b) Be sure that you have removed all packaging materials from inside the bread maker. c) If there is no debris and it is still continuing to smoke, discontinue use and contact our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-395-8325. |
Machine stops after kneading |
Check to make sure you are using the correct program. |
Programs such as 12 (Pasta) will only knead and 13 (Dough) will knead and rise. Neither of these programs will bake. |
I cannot find the Kneading Paddles |
The paddles should have been in a small plastic bag that is tied to the power cord. |
If you have checked and they are not there, please contact our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-395-8325 and we will send you the paddles. |
I did not get the Instruction manual |
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You can download the instructions at www.emerilappliances.com or you may contact our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-395-8325. |
I did not get the recipe book |
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Please contact our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-395-8325. |
I am missing a part that should have come with my bread maker |
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Please contact our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-395-8325 and we will make arrangements to have them shipped to you. |
I have read the instruction manual and still do not understand how to use my bread maker |
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Please contact our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-395-8325 and we will help you with any difficulty you are having. |
