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Welbilt ABM8200 User Manual

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Welbilt ABM8200 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandWelbilt
ModelABM8200
CategoryBread Maker
LanguageEnglish

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARD

About Your Bread Machine

Know Your Bread Machine

Control panel

SETTING DESCRIPTIONS

BASIC BREADS

Settings for breads primarily using white flour with few rising cycles.

WHOLE WHEAT/MULTI-GRAIN

Settings for recipes with significant whole wheat or rye flour, absorbing liquid.

FRENCH

Setting for French bread with crispy crust and lighter texture, typically no butter/milk.

SWEET

Setting for recipes using fruit juice, sugar, or sweet ingredients for light, airy texture.

QUICK/CAKE BREAD

Setting for recipes using baking powder/soda, not yeast, for quick rise and baking.

EUROPEAN

Setting for dark European breads like Swedish Limpa, Russian Black Bread, Pumpernickle.

DOUGH

Setting makes dough only; no baking. Shape and bake in conventional oven.

BAGEL DOUGH

Special dough setting for bagels only; does not bake. Follow steps for making bagels.

JAM

Setting for making jam from fresh fruits. Avoid spills into baking chamber.

Bread Machine Setting Chart

Using Your Bread Machine

Remove Baking Pan

Open lid, remove baking pan before adding ingredients to avoid spills.

Attach Kneading Blade

Secure kneading blade onto shaft firmly; ensure shaft is clean.

Measure Ingredients

Measure liquids and dry ingredients accurately; add in order, yeast last.

Place Baking Pan Back

Insert baking pan firmly until it clicks; fold handle down.

Close Lid, Plug In

Close lid, plug into 120-volt outlet; machine beeps and display is blank.

Choose Setting

Press MENU button to select baking cycle; number advances with each press.

Choose Crust Color

Press COLOR button for Light, Medium, or Dark crust; display shows selected color.

Choose Loaf Size

Press LOAF button to select size; display shows selected loaf size.

Set Timer

Press TIMER to delay completion up to 13 hours; check cycle times.

Start/Stop Operation

Press START/STOP to begin; time counts down. Machine beeps when complete.

Keep Warm Feature

Machine keeps bread warm for up to 60 minutes after baking; press STOP to turn off.

Use Viewing Window

Use viewing window to watch process; do not open lid during baking cycle.

Remove Baked Bread

Use pot holders, turn pan upside down, shake bread out. Loosen with spatula if needed.

Temperature Display Codes

Display shows E01 for high temp, E00 for low temp; allow machine to cool.

Using The Timer

Set Timer Instructions

Decide finish time, set TIMER up to 13 hours. Machine adjusts automatically.

Start Timer Countdown

Press START after setting time; colon flashes, countdown begins.

SLICING AND STORING BREAD

Slicing Bread

Cool bread 15-30 mins, use electric or serrated knife for slices.

Storing Bread

Store tightly covered at room temp for 3 days, or freezer for longer storage.

CARE AND CLEANING

Outer Body, Lid, Baking Chamber

Wipe with damp cloth; dry thoroughly. Do not immerse body or lid.

Baking Pan and Kneading Blade

Wash by hand, do not use harsh cleansers. Soak blade if stuck.

Prohibited Cleaning Items

Do not use paint thinner, benzine, steel wool, polishing powder, or chemical dustcloth.

Unit Storage

Dry all parts, close lid, do not store items on top of the machine.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Checking Dough Consistency

Learn dough consistency; aim for soft, tacky ball. Adjust liquid or flour as needed.

Cratered Bread

Sign of too much moisture; reduce liquid or add flour. May occur with cheese bread.

Mushroom Bread

Caused by too much yeast, water, or dough. Check total flour amount.

Gnarly Loaves

Dough likely needs more moisture. Refer to dough consistency check.

Jam

If jam is not thick enough, repeat the Jam cycle.

The Science of Breadmaking

Understanding sugar, salt, yeast roles; adjust recipes from other sources.

Simple Test To Determine Yeast Activity

Test yeast freshness with sugar, water, and time. Deduct liquid if used.

Bread Machine Cycle Time

Know Your Ingredients

All-Purpose Flour

Blend of refined hard/soft wheat flours for breads and cakes.

Bread Flour

High gluten/protein flour for better volume and structure during kneading.

Whole Wheat Flour

Milled from entire kernel, heavier, richer in nutrients, results in smaller loaves.

Rye Flour

High fiber flour, must be mixed with bread flour for structure.

Gluten

Wheat flour with starch removed, high gluten content, used to increase volume.

Cake Flour

Made from softer wheats, designed for cake recipes.

Self-Rising Flour

Contains leavening ingredients that interfere with bread/cake making.

Bran

Coarse outer portions of grains for nutritional enrichment, heartiness, flavor, and texture.

Cornmeal and Oatmeal

Coarsely ground corn and rolled/steel-cut oats for flavor and texture enhancement.

Cracked Wheat

Coarse wheat kernels for nutty flavor and crunchy texture in whole grain breads.

Seven Grain Cereal Blend

Blend of cracked wheat, oats, bran, rye, corn meal, flax seeds, hulled millet.

Yeast

Fermentation process produces gas for bread rise; active dry granular yeast is used.

Sugar

Important for color and flavor, supports yeast fermentation; use granulated sugar.

Salt

Balances flavor and crust color; limits yeast growth. May be omitted for dietary reasons.

Liquids

Milk, water, or combination; milk improves flavor, softens crust; water gives crispier crust.

Eggs

Add richness and velvety texture to dough and cakes.

Fats: Shortening, Butter and Oil

Shorten or tenderize texture; breads with fat stay fresh longer.

Baking Powder

Leavening agent for quick breads/cakes; chemical reaction works when liquid is added.

Baking Soda

Leavening agent for quick breads/cakes; chemical reaction works during baking.

Measuring Your Ingredients

Recipe Tips

Creating Your Own Yeast Breads

Achieve satisfying bread; machine mixes, kneads, proofs, bakes. Use recipes as guide.

Special Glazes for Yeast Breads

Apply glazes like egg, butter, milk, or icing for professional finish.

Recipes

Basic White Bread Recipes

Recipes for basic white bread using basic or ultra-fast cycles.

Egg Bread Recipes

Recipes for egg bread using basic or ultra-fast cycles.

Honey Oats Bread Recipes

Recipes for honey oats bread using basic cycle.

Rye Bread Recipes

Recipes for rye bread using basic cycle.

Onion Bread Recipes

Recipes for onion bread using basic cycle.

Pesto Bread Recipes

Recipes for pesto bread using basic or ultra-fast cycles.

Cheve-Cracked Pepper Bread Recipes

Recipes for cheve-cracked pepper bread using basic or ultra-fast cycles.

Shredded Wheat Bread Recipes

Recipes for shredded wheat bread using whole wheat cycle.

100% Whole Wheat Bread Recipes

Recipes for 100% whole wheat bread using whole wheat cycle.

Pumpernickel Bread Recipes

Recipes for pumpernickel bread using whole wheat cycle.

Triple Wheat Bread Recipes

Recipes for triple wheat bread using whole wheat cycle.

French Bread Recipes

Recipes for French bread using French or Dough cycle.

Cranberry Walnut Bread Recipes

Recipes for cranberry walnut bread using sweet cycle.

Rich Sweet Bread Recipes

Recipes for rich sweet bread using sweet or dough cycle.

Cinnamon Raisin Nut Bread Recipes

Recipes for cinnamon raisin nut bread using sweet cycle.

Holiday Bread Recipes

Recipes for holiday bread using sweet cycle.

About Quick Breads

Quick Bread Basics

Quick breads use baking powder/soda, mixed briefly, then baked immediately.

Baking Quick Breads

Place liquids first, then dry. Use Quick Bread cycle. Check doneness and cool before slicing.

Quick Bread Recipes

Apple Walnut Loaf Recipes

Recipes for apple walnut loaf using quick bread cycle.

Banana Nut Bread Recipes

Recipes for banana nut bread using quick bread cycle.

Irish Soda Bread Recipes

Recipes for Irish soda bread using quick bread cycle.

Corn Bread Recipes

Recipes for corn bread using quick bread cycle.

Soft Pretzel Recipes

Recipes for soft pretzels using dough cycle; boiling and baking instructions.

Dinner Rolls Recipes

Recipes for dinner rolls using dough cycle; shaping and baking instructions.

Danish Pastries Recipes

Recipes for Danish pastries using dough cycle; chilling, shaping, baking.

Breadsticks Recipes

Recipes for breadsticks using dough cycle; shaping and baking instructions.

Cinnamon Rolls Recipes

Recipes for cinnamon rolls with dough, filling, and icing; baking instructions.

Pizza Crust Recipes

Recipes for pizza crust using dough cycle; variations for toppings.

Bagels Recipes

Recipes for bagels using Bagel Dough cycle; hand shaping, boiling, baking.

Egg Bagels Recipes

Recipes for egg bagels; follow shaping, boiling, baking from Bagels recipe.

Sun Dried Tomato Bagels Recipes

Recipes for sun dried tomato bagels; follow shaping, boiling, baking from Bagels recipe.

Finnish Rye Bread Recipes

Recipes for Finnish rye bread using European Bread Cycle.

Russian Black Bread Recipes

Recipes for Russian black bread using European Bread cycle.

Dark Pumpernickel Recipes

Recipes for dark pumpernickel bread using European Bread cycle.

Gluten-free Breads

DIRECTIONS FOR ALL GLUTEN-FREE BREADS

General instructions for preparing and baking gluten-free breads.

Ingredient Preparation

All ingredients at room temperature; blend liquids, whisk dry ingredients.

Bread Machine Program

Use dough cycle, then bake cycle; test for doneness. Adjust liquid if needed.

After Baking

Cool in pan for 10 mins, then cool completely. Slice and store.

Gluten-free Recipes

Gluten-Free Potato Bread Recipes

Recipes for gluten-free potato bread.

Gluten-Free Cinnamon Raisin Bread Recipes

Recipes for gluten-free cinnamon raisin bread.

Gluten-Free Mock Light Rye Recipes

Recipes for gluten-free mock light rye bread.

Gluten-Free Brown & White Rice Bread Recipes

Recipes for gluten-free brown & white rice bread.

Gluten-Free Romano Bean Bread Recipes

Recipes for gluten-free Romano bean bread.

Gluten-Free Cheddar Loaf Recipes

Recipes for gluten-free cheddar loaf.

Gluten-Free Cardamom Fruit Bread Recipes

Recipes for gluten-free cardamom fruit bread.

Cake-Mix Cake Recipes

Recipes for easy cake using cake mix.

Strawberry Jam Recipes

Recipes for strawberry jam; mixture will be very hot.

Troubleshooting

Checking Dough Consistency

Learn dough consistency; aim for soft, tacky ball. Adjust liquid or flour as needed.

Cratered Bread

Sign of too much moisture; reduce liquid or add flour. May occur with cheese bread.

Mushroom Bread

Caused by too much yeast, water, or dough. Check total flour amount.

Gnarly Loaves

Dough likely needs more moisture. Refer to dough consistency check.

Jam

If jam is not thick enough, repeat the Jam cycle.

The Science of Breadmaking

Understanding sugar, salt, yeast roles; adjust recipes from other sources.

Simple Test To Determine Yeast Activity

Test yeast freshness with sugar, water, and time. Deduct liquid if used.

NEED HELP?

General Performance and Operation Questions

Addresses common issues like making doughnuts, stuck kneading blade, dry dough.

Ingredients and Recipes Questions

Addresses questions about air bubbles, raisins, bread rising, using own recipes, loaf variations.

Baking Tips For Yeast Breads

Baking Tips Introduction

Guide to improving baking results using different flours and yeasts. Make adjustments one at a time.

LIMITED WARRANTY

What is Covered and For How Long?

Covers defects in workmanship/materials for 12 months from purchase with proof.

Who is Covered?

Original retail purchaser or gift recipient with proof-of-purchase.

What Will Be Done?

Repair or replace defective mechanical/electrical parts or unit with comparable model.

How Can You Get Service?

Call 1-800-872-1656 for service 24/7.

Warranty Exclusions

Excludes damages from installation, shipping, misuse, alteration, or unauthorized service.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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