Oster 102817 - User Manual

Questions and Answers

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Erika HarmonAug 19, 2025
What to do if there is a power outage with my Oster Bread Maker?
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  Michelle HollowayAug 19, 2025
  If the power goes out while you are using your Oster breadmaker, the display will go blank. If the breadmaker is kneading, you can restart the machine. If the machine is baking, you can finish baking in an oven or start a new loaf. Hold the “Start/Stop” button for 3 seconds. If the display doesn't return, unplug the breadmaker and plug it back in. If it still doesn't start, hold the “Start/Stop” button again for 3 seconds. Repeat unplugging and holding the button until the display returns to the cycle time before the outage.
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tylerphillipAug 21, 2025
Why does my Oster 102817 Bread Maker smell like it's burning?
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  Michele NelsonAug 22, 2025
  If you notice smoke or a burning smell coming from your Oster Bread Maker, it's likely because ingredients have spilled out of the bread pan and into the machine. Stop the breadmaker, let it cool down, and clean it thoroughly before using it again.
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linda10Aug 23, 2025
Why didn't my Oster 102817 Bread Maker bread rise enough?
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  Marcus JohnsonAug 25, 2025
  If your bread isn't rising enough in your Oster Bread Maker, try using less flour (a teaspoon less at a time), more yeast (1/4 teaspoon more at a time), or less water (a teaspoon less at a time). It could also be due to old flour, the wrong kind of flour, old yeast, or not using hot water (except for EXPRESSBAKE™ cycles). Also ensure you add salt to the recipe.
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Joseph GuzmanAug 26, 2025
How to fix dough that doesn't mix in my Oster Bread Maker?
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  Sylvia HowardAug 27, 2025
  If the dough isn't mixing in your Oster Bread Maker, make sure the baking pan and kneading blade are properly installed in the machine.
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Michael KellyAug 28, 2025
Why does the bread from my Oster 102817 have a heavy, thick texture?
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  Dylan MasseyAug 28, 2025
  If your bread has a heavy, thick texture when using your Oster Bread Maker, try using less flour (a teaspoon at a time) or more yeast (1/4 teaspoon at a time). It could also be due to using old flour or the wrong type of flour.
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Kyle HopkinsAug 30, 2025
What to do if the sides of the bread collapse and the bottom of the bread is damp in my Oster 102817 Bread Maker?
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  stewartericAug 30, 2025
  If the sides of your bread collapse and the bottom is damp when using your Oster Bread Maker, remove the bread from the pan sooner and let it cool. Try using more flour (a teaspoon at a time), less yeast (1/4 teaspoon at a time), or less water or liquid (a teaspoon at a time). It could also be from forgetting to add salt.
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Jamie WhiteSep 1, 2025
Why is my Oster 102817 Bread Maker bread not baked completely in the center?
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  cpattersonSep 1, 2025
  If your bread isn't baking completely in the center in your Oster Bread Maker, try using more flour (a teaspoon at a time) or less water or liquid (a teaspoon at a time). Also, avoid lifting the lid too often during baking.
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Kayla ColeSep 3, 2025
Why did my bread rise too much in my Oster 102817?
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  Alex WoodSep 3, 2025
  If your bread rises too much in your Oster Bread Maker, try using less yeast (1/4 teaspoon less at a time). It could also be from forgetting to add salt or forgetting to put the kneading blade into the baking pan.
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Andrew RobinsonSep 5, 2025
Why does my bread have a coarse or holey texture from my Oster 102817 Bread Maker?
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  Peter OwensSep 5, 2025
  If your bread has a coarse or holey texture when using your Oster Bread Maker, it's usually because you forgot to add salt to the recipe.
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Leslie GonzalezSep 7, 2025
Why is the bread from my Oster Bread Maker too brown?
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  Hannah BeasleySep 8, 2025
  If your bread is too brown when using your Oster Bread Maker, it's likely because you added too much sugar to the recipe. Try using less sugar (1 Tbsp. at a time). You can also select a lighter crust color.

Summary

Important Safeguards

Getting Started

Lets Bake Bread

Measuring Ingredients

Explains the importance of exact measurements for wet and dry ingredients and the order of adding them.

Overview of Breadmaker Features

EXPRESSBAKE: Making Bread in Under 1 Hour

Using the Delay Timer

Tips and Hints for Breadmaking

Measurement Equivalency Chart

Taking Care of Your Bread Machine

Troubleshooting Breadmaker Issues

Recipes

Basic Bread Recipes

Instructions and ingredients for basic bread types, including Traditional White Bread.

French Bread Recipes

Provides recipes and stages for making French bread.

Sweet Bread Recipes

Offers recipes and stages for sweet bread varieties.

EXPRESSBAKE 58 Minute Recipes

Details recipes and stages for the 58-minute EXPRESSBAKE™ cycle.

EXPRESSBAKE 80 Minute Recipes

Details recipes and stages for the 80-minute EXPRESSBAKE™ cycle.

Whole Wheat Bread Recipes

Features recipes and stages for baking whole wheat bread.

Dough Recipes

Instructions for preparing and shaping dough for various baked goods.

Pasta Recipes

Guidance on making basic pasta using the breadmaker's dough function.

Bake Recipes (Jams and Marmalades)

Recipes for making jams and marmalades using the bake setting.

Glazes

Various glazes for bread and baked goods, including egg, butter, and sugar types.

1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Oster 102817 Specifications

General

Model Number	102817
Type	Bread Maker
Capacity	2 lb
Dimensions	14.2 x 11.2 x 12.2 inches
Power	600 watts
Crust Color Settings	Light, Medium, Dark
Delay Timer	Up to 13 hours
Keep Warm Function	Yes
Number of Preset Programs	12
Crust Control	Yes
Viewing Window	Yes
Settings	Gluten-Free, Expressbake, Dough, Bake, Whole Wheat
Weight	11.5 lb