¨Problem CausesShape Poor volume Measurement errorstoo much salttoo little liquidtoo little sugartoo little yeastWrong type of flour usedOven too hotToo muchvolumeMeasurement errorstoo much liquidtoo much sugartoo much yeastOver risenPoor shapeSplit or burstcrustUnder risenInsufficient waterOven too hotUneven heat in ovenTexture &CrumbToo dense Measurement errorstoo much salttoo little liquidtoo little yeastUnder risenToo much liquidWrong type of flour usedOld flour usedImproper shaping or risingToo coarseor openMeasurement errorstoo much liquidtoo much yeastOver risenPan too largePoor textureor crumblyWrong type of flour usedToo little saltOver risenOven temperature too lowProblem CausesCrust Too dark Measurement errors(Too much sugar or milk)Insufficient risingOven temperature too highBaking time too longToo pale Measurement errors(Too little sugar or milk)Over risenOven temperature too lowBaking time too shortToo thick Measurement errors(Too little sugar or fat)Baked too long and/orat wrong temperaturePoor flavour Inferior, spoiled, orrancid ingredientsUnder or over risenFlavorQ May I open the lid during operation?A You may observe the initial processes up to andduring kneading. However, it is not recommended toopen the lid during the rising and baking processes,because the heat, necessary to build up within theunit, may escape.Q The top of the bread is very uneven. Why?A At the gas releasing process, the kneading bladeturned the dough upside down, leaving an unevensurface on the top. This happens by chance, and itis not due to the malfunctioning of the unit.OR You may have placed a little too much water oryeast, or may have measured them incorrectly.Q May I use home-ground or home-milled flour?A No. Home ground or home milled flour is too coarsefor breads baked in the .Q Why is it necessary to place the yeast in the pan first?A We suggest the yeast is placed first followed by the dryingredients and lastly liquid to prevent the yeast fromhydrating quickly, especially when the timer is used.This produces a more consistent result.Q The blade does not come off from the pan afterbaking, what should I do?A Fill 1/4 of bread pan with warm water. Leave aside forabout 5Ð10 minutes, then try to remove the blade again.Q Are the parts of the unit dishwasher-safe?A No. Follow instructions on P.12 Ò To cleanÓ.Q My wholemeal bread isn,t as good as I expected,what can I do?A You can add 1 T of gluten flour or alter water slightly-this may help.( )( )( )( )--- 42 ---Problems and causes when baking bread on Dough modesQ & A