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Welbilt ABM1L23 User Manual

Welbilt ABM1L23
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Welbilt ABM1L23 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandWelbilt
ModelABM1L23
CategoryBread Maker
LanguageEnglish

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

General Safety Precautions

Follow basic safety precautions when using electrical appliances, including reading instructions and avoiding hot surfaces.

Electrical Safety

Do not immerse the machine, plug, or cord in water. Avoid damaged cords or plugs.

Usage Restrictions

Not for use by or near children without supervision. Do not use outdoors. Avoid misuse.

Polarized Plug Safety

Appliance has a polarized plug for safety. Do not defeat this feature.

About Your Bread Machine

Express Setting

Special setting for completing breadmaking in under 1 hour with specially designed recipes.

Fruit and Nut Beep

Signals when to add ingredients like fruits and nuts to maintain their shape and texture.

Programmable Timer & Viewing Window

Allows waking up to hot bread and watching the baking process through a window.

Keep Warm & Power Loss Memory

Keeps bread warm for up to an hour; resumes cycle after short power loss.

Before Your First Use

Unpacking and Cleaning

Carefully unpack, remove packaging, and wipe down machine with a damp cloth.

Power Connection

Plug into a 120-volt AC outlet. Use UL certified extension cord if needed, ensuring proper rating.

Know Your Bread Machine

Main Housing Components

Identifies parts like the lid, viewing window, air vents, control panel, and power cord.

Internal Components

Details the bread pan, baking chamber, drive shaft, and kneading blade.

Control Panel

Display Window Functions

Shows selected menu, crust color, countdown timer, and delay baking time.

Timer and Menu Buttons

Timer sets delayed baking; Menu selects bread cycles and combinations.

Color and Start/Stop Controls

Color button selects crust shade; Start/Stop begins or cancels operation.

Setting Descriptions

Bread Settings Overview

Explains Basic, Sweet, French, and Whole Wheat settings for different bread types.

Time Modes Explained

Details Normal, Fast, and Express time modes for varying breadmaking durations.

Using Your Bread Machine

Preparation and Ingredient Loading

Open lid, attach blades, measure ingredients accurately, and add in order.

Machine Setup and Startup

Load baking pans securely, plug into outlet, and confirm default settings.

Operating Cycles and Features

Select cycles, crust color, start baking, and utilize Keep Warm feature.

Monitoring and Error Codes

Use viewing window, remove bread safely, and understand error messages.

Using The Timer

Setting the Delay Timer

Decide desired finish time and set the timer for total program hours up to 13 hours.

Starting the Timer Countdown

Press START after setting time; a colon will flash, and countdown begins.

Slicing and Storing Bread

Cooling and Slicing

Allow bread to cool for 15-30 minutes before slicing with a serrated knife.

Proper Storage

Store covered at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.

Care And Cleaning

Cleaning Exterior and Interior

Wipe outer body and lid with a damp cloth; clean baking chamber of crumbs.

Cleaning Baking Pans and Blades

Use damp cloth for pans; never immerse. Soak stuck blades in hot water.

Cleaning Prohibitions

Do not use harsh cleansers, abrasives, or place parts in dishwasher.

Bread Machine Cycle Times

Normal Cycle Settings

Table detailing times for Preheat, Knead, Rise, and Baking phases for various bread settings.

Express Cycle Settings

Table detailing times for Express cycle phases for various bread settings.

Know Your Ingredients

Flour Types for Breadmaking

Describes All-Purpose, Bread, Whole Wheat, and Rye flours and their properties.

Other Ingredients

Explains Gluten, Cake Flour, and Self-Rising Flour, noting their uses or non-use.

Bran, Cornmeal, and Grains

Explains Bran, Cornmeal, Oatmeal, Cracked Wheat, and Seven Grain Cereal Blend.

Yeast and Sugar

Details yeast types, storage, testing, and the role of sugar in breadmaking.

Salt and Liquids

Salt for flavor and crust color; liquids like milk and water for texture.

Eggs, Fats, and Leavening Agents

Eggs for richness, fats for texture, baking powder/soda for leavening.

Measuring Your Ingredients

Liquid Measurement Techniques

Use transparent cups, place on a flat surface, and read at eye level for accuracy.

Dry Ingredient Measurement

Use standard cups, spoon in, and level off; do not scoop or tap.

Recipe Tips

Creating Own Yeast Breads

Machine handles mixing, kneading, proofing, baking; use tailored recipes.

Special Glazes for Yeast Breads

Options like Egg Glaze, Melted Butter Crust, Milk Glaze, and Sweet Icing Glaze.

Using Bread Mixes

Prepackaged mixes can be used; follow package directions and pan capacity.

Bread Recipes

Basic White & Express White Bread

Recipes for standard white bread and a faster express version.

Egg Bread & Express Egg Bread

Recipes for egg-enriched bread, including an express option.

Honey Oats & Rye Bread

Recipes for honey-oatmeal bread and hearty rye bread.

Onion Bread

Recipe for savory onion-flavored bread.

Pesto & Express Pesto Bread

Recipes for pesto-flavored bread, including an express option.

Chevre-Cracked Pepper Bread

Recipe for bread with goat cheese and cracked black pepper.

Shredded Wheat & 100% Whole Wheat Bread

Recipes for breads using shredded wheat and 100% whole wheat flour.

Pumpernickel Bread

Recipe for traditional pumpernickel bread with rye and cocoa.

Triple Wheat Bread

Recipe for bread made with a blend of three wheat types.

French Bread

Recipe for French bread, including hand shaping instructions.

Cranberry Walnut Bread

Recipe for bread with dried cranberries and walnuts.

Rich Sweet Bread

Recipe for a sweet bread, with hand shaping options.

Cinnamon Raisin Nut Bread

Recipe for bread with cinnamon, raisins, and nuts.

Holiday Bread

Recipe for a festive holiday bread with candied fruit and walnuts.

Quick Bread And Cake Recipes

Apple Walnut Loaf

Recipe for a quick bread loaf with apple and walnut.

Banana Nut Bread

Recipe for a quick bread loaf with banana and nuts.

Corn Bread

Recipe for corn bread, suitable for 1 1/2-pound loaf.

Easy Cake Recipe

Cake Mix Baking Instructions

Instructions for using cake mix to bake cakes in the bread machine.

Gluten-Free Bread

Gluten-Free Ingredient Preparation

Ensures ingredients are at room temperature and measured correctly for gluten-free baking.

Programming for Gluten-Free Baking

Use REGULAR DOUGH cycle then BAKE. Monitor for doneness.

After Baking Gluten-Free Bread

Cool bread in pan, check for sinking/crust issues, and proper storage methods.

Tips

Checking Dough Consistency

Learn to recognize dough texture (soft, tacky ball) and adjust liquid or flour.

High-Altitude and Climate Baking

Adjust yeast for altitude and flour for dry/humid climates.

Yeast Activity Test

Simple test to confirm yeast is active and fresh before use.

Cake Making with Bread Machine

Bread pans equivalent to cake pans; scrape sides after mixing.

Troubleshooting

General Performance Issues

Addresses common problems like dough not mixing, motor running, or timer sounds.

Bread Quality Problems

Troubleshoots issues like flour on crust, bread not rising, or partial mixing.

Ingredient and Recipe Questions

Answers why loaves vary in height/weight or how to use favorite recipes.

Machine Operation Errors

Explains display codes like 'E00' or 'E01' related to temperature.

Bread Storage and Moisture

Addresses issues like soggy bread from keep warm or moist finished bread.

Fruit/Nut Addition and Crushing

Guidance on when to add fruits/nuts and how to avoid crushing.

Yeast and Rising Issues

Addresses air bubbles, bread collapsing, or rising too fast.

Using Favorite Bread Recipes

Advice on adapting personal recipes for the bread machine, noting flour limits.

Loaf Height and Weight Variations

Explains why whole wheat/multi-grain loaves might be shorter and denser.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Warranty Coverage Details

Covers defects for 12 months with proof of purchase; void for commercial use.

Service and Exclusions

How to get service, what is not covered (misuse, shipping, unauthorized repair).

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Contacting Customer Service

Do not return to store; contact ACA Consumer Relations for service.

Keeping Original Packaging

Keep original box and packing materials for potential service needs.

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