NOTE
To retain a crisp loaf crust, remove the bread pan before the 'keep warm'
phase. The sides of the loaf may concave and become soggy or the crust
may become harder and darker during the 'keep warm' phase.
12. Remove Bread from the Bread Pan
a. With protective hot pads or insulated oven mitts, hold the bread
pan handle to one side and turn the bread pan upside down
onto a wire rack. Gently shake the bread out of the bread pan.
The paddle should remain in the bread pan. If it is stuck in the bread, use a
non-metal utensil to gently remove it, taking care not to scratch the paddle.
TIP
If the bread is difficult to remove, turn the bread pan on its side and with
protective hot pads or insulted oven mitts, wiggle the coupling on the
underside of the bread pan a few times. This will loosen the paddle from the
bread. Over-turning the coupling can drive the paddle further into the bread
and create a large hole.
b. Place the bread upright on the wire rack to cool for at least
20 minutes before slicing.
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The exception is yeast free breads (also known as quick breads, batter
breads or cakes). Allow these breads to remain in the bread pan for 20
minutes on a wire rack before removing, then allow to cool for 15 to 30
minutes before slicing.
CAUTION
Always use protective hot pads or insulated oven mitts when handling the
bread pan, paddle and bread as they will be very hot. Always remove the
paddle from the baked bread before slicing. Never use metal utensils to
remove the paddle.
13. Unplug the Bread Maker
a. While the bread is cooling, unplug the power cord from the
power outlet.
NOTE
If you wish to make another loaf of bread, allow approximately one-hour
cooling time before using again. Open or remove the lid to help cool the
interior baking chamber. If the bread maker is too hot an error code will appear
on the LCD screen. The bread maker will not operate until it cools down to the
correct operating temperature for kneading. Refer to 'Troubleshooting'.
b. With protective hot pads or insulated oven mitts, remove
the paddle from the drive shaft inside the bread pan. Do not
attempt to remove the paddle with your bare hand as it is very
hot. If the paddle is difficult to remove, pour some warm water
and a little detergent into the bread pan and allow to stand for
10 - 20 minutes to loosen baked-on crust or crumb residue.