Should I definitely run this empty before my first loaf? On what cycle? Thanks! After washing and drying the inside of the pan, I locked it back in place and ran the machine empty, with the lid open, on the Quick setting. I set the machine near an open...
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I did not. I just opened the box, took out the machine, wiped out the bread pan with a damp cloth and then dried it. Then I add all the ingredients for my first loaf and it was fantastic!
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I've done this several times before where I did not use all the open slots and nothing has happened to the pan or even the muffins. Just keep in mind the muffins will probably cook faster by a few minutes/
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I just made my first loaf and it is dense and only half the loaf pan. (I've never ever made bread before so I wasn't sure what it should look like). I wonder if I should have soaked my yeast or used 120 degree water like the yeast bottle suggests... anyone else do this?
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The pan locks by placing it in diagonally and then turning it a little clockwise. This is my first bread machine so I have nothing to compare it to, but I really love it and to me the quality seems really good. I've made some really good bread the past 4 months with this machine !
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A huge THANK YOU to the person who asked this question and to the person who answered it! I read the instructions in the manual several times and found nothing about the necessity of running a cycle to burn away the oils on the pan before making a loaf of bread. Luckily, I read this post when I searched for information about the machine. I had never even seen a breadmaker before I bought this West Bend Hi-Rise, and I didn't know that I should program it to go through an hour-long bake cycle prior to making my first loaf of bread. This should be listed at the beginning of the manual followed by instructions telling how to do it. A huge THANK YOU to the person who asked this question and to the person who answered it! I read the instructions in the manual several times and found nothing about the necessity of running a cycle to burn away the oils on the pan before making a loaf of bread. Luckily, I read this post when I searched for information about the machine. I had never even seen a breadmaker before I bought this West Bend Hi-Rise, and I didn't know that I should program it to go through an hour-long bake cycle prior to making my first loaf of bread. This should be listed at the beginning of the manual followed... » Read More A huge THANK YOU to the person who asked this question and to the person who answered it! I read the instructions in the manual several times and found nothing about the necessity of running a cycle to burn away the oils on the pan before making a loaf of bread. Luckily, I read this post when I searched for information about the machine. I had never even seen a breadmaker before I bought this West Bend Hi-Rise, and I didn't know that I should program it to go through an hour-long bake cycle prior to making my first loaf of bread. This should be listed at the beginning of the manual followed by instructions telling how to do it. « Show Less
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Directions indicate EMPTY and, as was stated earlier, it is to burn off excess machine oil they use. The smell of it would infuse itself into the bread. It won't harm the machine. Then use it for making the real thing next time.
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HI-- My bread came out like a normal loaf-- I did use regular eggs-- and I used whole eggs. I also added a 1/4 cup sugar away from the yeast. My Machine guidelines say to start with all wet ingredients on the bottom of the pan (make sure your water is warm enough) then add the dry ingredients with the yeast on the top on one side of the pan and I put the ¼ cup additional sugar on the other. I chose the darker crust option. My bread came out pretty good.
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I have had absolutely no problems with this bread machine and I bake a loaf every other day since I purchased it. I'm not sure what could be causing the beater to come loose. I did leave the beater in twice but it did not come off in the loaf. I usually remove the beater just before the final rise. I would suggest making sure that the beater is seated correctly, the post it sits on should be level with the top of the beater when inserted.
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If your loaves don't rise properly it's likely that the temperature is too cool. I heat my water to about 110º, then I start the bread maker on the bake cycle for 2-3 minutes to slightly warm everything before I start my selected program cycle. I also remove the loaf after the last punch down to remove the paddle, shape the loaf so that it's uniform throughout the pan and then punch the loaf down so that it's level across the top. My loaves turn out looking almost like store bread. Making a sponge (a common bread baking technique) before starting the loaf ensures that your yeast is fully activated. If your loaves don't rise properly it's likely that the temperature is too cool. I heat my water to about 110º, then I start the bread maker on the bake cycle for 2-3 minutes to slightly warm everything before I start my selected program cycle. I also remove the loaf after the last punch down to remove the paddle, shape the loaf so that it's uniform throughout the pan and then punch the loaf down so that it's level across the top. My loaves turn out looking almost like store bread. Making a sponge (a common bread baking technique) before starting the loaf ensures that your yeast is fully... » Read More If your loaves don't rise properly it's likely that the temperature is too cool. I heat my water to about 110º, then I start the bread maker on the bake cycle for 2-3 minutes to slightly warm everything before I start my selected program cycle. I also remove the loaf after the last punch down to remove the paddle, shape the loaf so that it's uniform throughout the pan and then punch the loaf down so that it's level across the top. My loaves turn out looking almost like store bread. Making a sponge (a common bread baking technique) before starting the loaf ensures that your yeast is fully activated. « Show Less
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I just received my Breadman bread machine and i am not able to remove the pan at all! No amount of tugging with the breadmaker set on the floor would pull it out. I am very disappointed because I was hoping to use it this weekend! I guess I am going to return it and ask for a new one that i can work with!
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Hi Karen,As I understand it, the thing works once. Then the v500 kinda sorta goes "belly up". What happens if you now (assume the machine is "broke" again...) take the solofil, remove the black insert and the strainer cup, replace the lid [I assume you removed the lid to use a k-cup] and close the lid on the solofill, and reinsert the now empty solofill in the machine? And, before trying that, you might try turning off the machine, let it sit 5 minutes, make sure the reservoir is full, and then turn the machine on. When the 'ready' indicator comes up, open the machine's lid, insert the now-empty solofill, close the lid, and press "brew". Still get only 2 oz of water? Hi Karen,As I understand it, the thing works once. Then the v500 kinda sorta goes "belly up". What happens if you now (assume the machine is "broke" again...) take the solofil, remove the black insert and the strainer cup, replace the lid [I assume you removed the lid to use a k-cup] and close the lid on the solofill, and reinsert the now empty solofill in the machine? And, before trying that, you might try turning off the machine, let it sit 5 minutes, make sure the reservoir is full, and then turn the machine on. When the 'ready' indicator comes up, open... » Read More Hi Karen,As I understand it, the thing works once. Then the v500 kinda sorta goes "belly up". What happens if you now (assume the machine is "broke" again...) take the solofil, remove the black insert and the strainer cup, replace the lid [I assume you removed the lid to use a k-cup] and close the lid on the solofill, and reinsert the now empty solofill in the machine? And, before trying that, you might try turning off the machine, let it sit 5 minutes, make sure the reservoir is full, and then turn the machine on. When the 'ready' indicator comes up, open the machine's lid, insert the now-empty solofill, close the lid, and press "brew". Still get only 2 oz of water? « Show Less
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It's probably bad for the pan to do just the one side...I recommend you do the two loaves, then tuck one into plastic bag and freeze for later use. (I use the Bo Friberg baguette recipe, which makes 3 in the small size batch, and I freeze a raw loaf to rise and bake later, plus often freeze a baked loaf for use a few days later...HTH
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Grandpa taught me MANY years ago to run a few broken pieces of dry bread through a grinder as the last thing before taking it apart to clean it. The slightly abrasive and adsorbent bread seems to scour the drive worm, cutter, and plate pretty good. You still need to wash it, tho!
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I've had that happen as well (once) and I'm not sure why. The last loaf I made though was perfect - maybe add 3-4 minutes onto the cooking time (??)
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For best results use a different pan, I returned all 3 of mine there to small and stick to much, next do a 3 rise cycle with the last cycle in the pan. 40 min first rise in warm area, work the air out of dough and then 20 min rise cycle, work the air out then place in pan and 40 min rise, place in preheated oven @ 350deg for 40 min. Don't expect to get more than a 16 once loaf without major mushrooming.
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Do you mean when you do not wait for the brewing cycle to finish and the machine has not beeped at completion? I don't know. My machine drips if I pull the pot out before it has completed brewing. ALSO, be sure to have the main coffee filter holder clicked into place. Ugh! Huge mess! Coffee grounds all over the inside of my pot. It is still better than the previous model. I do not use the reusable filter. I use the paper filters. Hope this helps!
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Sounds like too much dough or batter was placed into the pan. I have only ever filled it between half and 3/4 to the top and have never had those problems. You could increase baking time, the cover will keep it from drying out. When I take mine out of the oven, I just let it sit in the pan with the cover on for 5 to 10 minutes as the center will continue to cook.