20 Most Recent Black & Decker Bread Machine - Page 5 Questions & Answers

Hi michel amor

If you are using the timer nothing will happen until the time you set for the breadmaking process to begin occurs. In other words if it 8 am and you want your bread several hours later then your bread machine will do nothing until several hours later. If you don't want to use the timer and you just want to be sure that your paddle turns and kneads the bread go ahead and push the stop button and hold it down until it beeps. Unplug your machine, then plug it back in. Then do this:
----push select
----choose your program ( for example choose #1 basic)
---choose your crust color
----choose your loaf size 1.0, 1.5, or 2.0 pounds
----push the start button
----your machine will start mixing with the paddle
----if your machine is cold it may warm up for about 15 -20 minutes but it will start mixing within 1/2 hour.........hope all this helps

Hi, a common mistake that people make using bread machines is to use the wrong kind of flour. If you are using all purpose flour it will not perform well. You need to use flour marked "bread flour" on the bag. Also the yeast and water have to be at the right temperature. I could probably help you better with a chat on fixya, but perhaps what I have already suggested will help. If you want to chat I suggest 7:00 pm eastern time tomorrow. email me back if you want to try that.
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yes go to the black and decker web site and download a copy

I had this problem too initially with my bread machine. I found that when I held the stop button longer it eventually kicks in. It was very confusing at first. Don't know why these machines work like this. I guess it's good that the unplugging doesn't hurt the cycle as it will protect your loaf in the event of a short power outage. Anyhow, try keeping your finger/thumb on the stop button for a longer time and see if that helps. All the best. H.

If you have your manual there is another way to handle the add-in beep. Find the page that shows the lengths of each program. The programs that have the add-in beep usually show the time that it occurs. So if you watch your timer you'll know when its close.
Sometimes I just set the timer on my oven because it is much louder than the bread machine alert and it doesn't stop until I turn it off, unlike the bread machine which shuts off after a few beeps.
Just synchronize your oven timer with the timer on the bread machine.
Example:
with my machine my manual says that when the timer says 2:35 the beep will sound with the sweet bread program for a 1.5 lb. loaf light crust. I just take the subtract that from the time of the total program and set my oven timer for that time. When I hear the oven timer go I add my fruits, nuts, etc.

Do you still have your old machine? If so try one of the recipes that failed in your new machine. If it fails again you may have bad ingredients. Old yeast, old flour, etc....that's the only thing I can come up with based on what you have described. If the loaf in your old machine turns out well then you should return your Black and Decker. You can find good deals on ebay on used bread machines that are tested and they show the loaf of finished bread. I have some for sale there, that I have baked in.

please tell me what kind of flour you are using....in other words what does it say on the bag....does it say "all-purpose flour" or "bleached bread flour" etc..etc....let's start there.

maybe a striped gear in the bread maker or the drive pin on the paddel shaft,,
worst this i can think of is,,,,its putting you on a diet "shoot the thing?"

Don't get discouraged. Most new users of bread machines make some mistakes in the beginning.
Some things to remember: Don't lift the lid and peak inside... you'll let heat out especially during baking....recommend rapid rise yeast not active dry....I use half the salt recipes call for especially with whole wheat. Recommend you try some recipes first with unbleached bread flour, basic white bread recipes so you'll get a good rise and get your confidence up and then try whole wheat.
Maybe some of these tips will help ....

increase : liquid by one tablespoon, 1 tsp. sugar and 1/4 tsp. extra yeast.....be sure your liquid phase is between 80-90 degrees fahrenheit....please let me know if this helps and if so please vote/rate this answer or leave testimonial.....best of luck!!!

If you are asking if you can still us it,,, yes you can... if it's just the hinge that is broken. The lid is there just to keep heat in and provide you with the little viewing window....

I have an electronic copy of your manual. I can email it to you for free or if you want to order a hard copy that I would print out on my printer. I would have to charge something for a hard copy to cover postage, paper, ink etc... The electronic copy would be free. Just let me know which you prefer. Please rank/rate this solution so I can continue helping others with their bread machines.
My email is [email protected]
Also..... Be sure to list your BD B2300 somewhere in the email so I know it is you and which manual you want.

If you chose the "whole wheat program" it may have a delay cycle. Many whole wheat programs on bread machines Try turning it on with no ingredients in it. You won't hurt the machine doing this. If it hasn't started kneading within 30 minutes then it is definitely broken. For example one of my madhines is a Toastmaster brand. If I choose the whole wheat program it slowly preheats for 20 minutes before any kneading begins.

Have you tried waiting about 10 or 15 minutes after you push start? Some bread machines are very sophisticated and gently warm-up your ingredients for 5 or 10 minutes before they begin kneading.

web search- black and decker bread maker b2300-for manual download

1-800-231-9786. That's the number for the manual for a All In One Automatic bread maker model B6000C

Do you need a basic bread recipe for this bread maker? I have the book. There is also a 1-800 number for accessories. That number is 1-800-738-0245. They should be able to send you a recipe book.

the American number to accessories for your bread maker is 1-800-738-0245. Yup, you will be on hold for 5 minutes, but you will get a human eventually.

Hi...Usually it's by cups of flour. Read the FAQ in this link...Hank

http://www.kingarthurflour.com/tips/bread-machine-basics.html