Introducing the Oster Expressbake BreadMaker CKSTBRTW20

The Oster Expressbake BreadMaker CKSTBRTW20 is a convenient kitchen appliance designed for baking fresh, homemade bread with ease. It features a user-friendly control panel with 12 settings, allowing you to customize your baking experience for various types of bread, including gluten-free options. With a capacity of up to 2 pounds, it is perfect for families. The Expressbake cycle can bake a loaf in under an hour, making it a practical choice. The cost of the Oster CKSTBRTW20 is approximately $179.99

Specifications

The Oster Expressbake BreadMaker CKSTBRTW20 comes with several key features that make it a standout product in its category. Some of the notable specifications include:

• Expressbake setting: Bakes bread in under an hour.
• Multiple crust color options: Choose from light, medium, or dark crust.
• 13-hour delay timer: Plan your baking in advance.
• 2-pound loaf capacity: Ideal for small to medium-sized families.
• Non-stick bread pan: Easy cleaning and bread removal.
• Automatic yeast proofing: Ensures optimal yeast activation.
• Multiple bread settings: Includes basic, French, whole wheat, and more.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:

1. Read all instructions, product labels and warnings before using the breadmaker.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use oven mitts when handling hot materials, and allow metal parts to cool before cleaning. Allow the bread maker to cool thoroughly before putting in or taking off parts.
3. When unit is not in use and before cleaning, unplug the breadmaker from wall outlet.
4. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse appliance, cord or plugs in water or other liquids.
5. Close supervision is always necessary when this or any appliance is used by or near children, or incapacitated persons.
6. Do not place anything to rest on the power cord. Do not plug in cord where people may walk or trip on it.
7. Do not operate this or any appliance with a frayed or damaged cord, or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or has been damaged in any manner. Take appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
8. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter or touch hot surfaces. Do not place on an unsteady or cloth-covered surface.
9. Avoid contact with moving parts.
10. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer; they may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
11. Do not use outdoors or for commercial purposes.
12. Do not place the appliance near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
13. Do not use appliances for other than intended purpose.
14. To unplug, turn power off, grip plug and pull from wall outlet. Never pull on the cord.

This appliance has a polarized plug, (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature to reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature or modify the plug in any way. If the plug fits loosely into the AC outlet or if the AC outlet feels warm do not use that outlet.

Use of extension cords: A short power supply cord has been provided to reduce the risk of injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords are available from hardware stores and may be used with care. The cord should be arranged so that it will not hang over the counter or tabletop where it can be pulled by children or tripped over accidentally.

Electrical Power: If electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your breadmaker may not operate properly. The bread maker should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other operating appliances. This unit is intended for household use only.

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Learning about your Expressbake Breadmaker

• Glass viewing window
• Vent
• Top lid assembly
• Measuring Scoop
• Measuring Cup
• Breadmaker
• Control Panel/LCD Display
• Removable Bread Pan
• Kneading Blade
• Kneading blade removal tool

Description

The Oster Expressbake BreadMaker CKSTBRTW20 is engineered to provide a hassle-free baking experience. Its robust design and advanced features allow users to create a variety of bread types with minimal effort. The machine comes with a large LCD display that makes it easy to select and monitor the baking process. The non-stick bread pan and automatic yeast proofing feature ensure that the bread turns out perfectly every time.

How to Prepare Oster Expressbake BreadMaker  

1. Place the breadmaker on a counter where the plug will reach an outlet. DO NOT yet plug the machine into the wall outlet. You will be shown later when to do this.
2. Make sure you can open the breadmaker top without hitting the top of kitchen cabinets.
3. Open the lid and remove the baking pan. To do this, simply grasp the handle of the pan and pull straight up. Use a gentle, non-abrasive soap and wash, rinse, and dry the pan thoroughly.
4. Attach the kneading blade (a) to the baking pan (b), as shown. You will find the kneading blade in a small plastic wrap attached to the power cord.
5. Set the pan aside. Do not yet place the pan into the breadmaker.

You’re ready to start!

Baking Bread
The simplest way to learn how to bake bread is to follow a basic recipe. The following recipe is easy and the bread is delicious.
Before you begin make sure you have the following measuring equipment:

• Liquid measuring cup
• Dry measuring cups
• Measuring spoons

You will need the following ingredients:

• Water
• Butter/Margarine
• Salt
• Bread flour (be sure to buy bread flour, preferably for bread makers)
• Dry milk
• Sugar
• Active, fast rising yeast

Measuring ingredients
The most important secret of making bread is exact measurements, that’s the key to successfully baking bread.
With wet ingredients, use ONLY measuring cups with the cups/ounces marked clearly on the side. After filling the measuring cup, place it on a flat surface and view it at eye level to make sure the amount of liquid is exact. Then, double check.
With dry ingredients, always “level off” the measurement with the back of a knife or a spatula to make sure the measurement is exact. Another helpful tip is to never use the cup to scoop the ingredients (for example, flour). By scooping, you could add up to one tablespoon of extra ingredients. Fill the measuring cup with a spoon before leveling off.

Order of adding ingredients
The SECOND most important secret of making bread is putting the ingredients into the breadmaker in the EXACT order given in the recipe.
This means:

• FIRST, liquid ingredients
• SECOND, dry ingredients
• LAST, yeast

Also, make sure ALL ingredients are at room temperature, (between 77°–85° F) unless otherwise noted in the recipe.
Note: Temperatures too cool or too hot can affect the way the bread rises and bakes.
It’s a good idea to start with all new, fresh ingredients (especially fresh flour and yeast).
Now, let’s try a simple (but really good) recipe.

Traditional White Bread 2 lb. loaf Ingredients:

• 1 & 3/8 cups water
• 2 tablespoons softened butter or margarine
• 4 cups bread flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons dry milk
• 1 & 3/4 teaspoons salt
• 2 & 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

Instructions

1. Carefully measure 1 and 3/8 cups water. Remember, use water that is room temperature. DO NOT use very hot or very cold water. It’s a good idea to view the measuring cup at eye level to make sure you have measured exactly 1 and 3/8 cups.
2. Pour the water into the bread pan.
3. Carefully measure 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine that is at room temperature. Add this to the bread pan. This takes care of all of the liquid ingredients for the recipe. Next comes the dry ingredients.
4. Measure 4 cups of bread flour. Make sure not to “overpack” the flour into the cup. To avoid over packing, a good trick is to fill the measuring cup to overflowing, then tap the side of the cup with a knife or spatula to remove air pockets. Level off the measuring cup with the knife or spatula. Pour the flour into the bread pan.
5. Measure 2 tablespoons of sugar. Again, make sure to level off the tablespoons for an exact measurement. Add the sugar into the bread pan.
6. Measure 2 tablespoons of dry milk. Level off the tablespoons of dry milk like all of the rest of the dry ingredients. Add the dry milk to the bread pan.
7. Measure 1 & 3/4 teaspoons of salt. It is especially important to measure the salt precisely because too much salt, even a little, can affect the rising of the dough. Add the salt to the bread pan.
8. Before adding the yeast, use your finger to form a well (hole) in the flour where you will pour the yeast. Yeast must NEVER come into contact with a liquid when you are adding ingredients. Measure (again, leveling off) 2 & 1/4 teaspoons of yeast and carefully pour it into the well you made in the flour.
9. Carefully snap the baking pan into the breadmaker.
10. Close the lid of the bread machine and plug the power cord into the wall outlet. The following things will happen. The machine will “beep,” and the lights of the display will turn on. The time setting will say “3:25” hours.
11. Repeatedly press the “Crust Color” button to select the kind of crust you want. For this recipe we recommend “Medium”. Depending on the crust color you select, the arrow will be pointing to either light, medium or dark.
12. Press the “Start/Stop” button and your machine will start making bread. You will hear the breadmaker begin to mix the ingredients.

Note: It is important that you DO NOT press the “Start/Stop” button while the breadmaker is making bread. If you do, the machine will turn off and you will need to start over again, from scratch.
Note: It is important that you should not raise the lid for this recipe. (For other recipes you try later, you will need to raise the lid to add nuts, fruits, or other ingredients.)
Caution: The breadmaker is very hot DO NOT handle the machine while it’s operating. DO NOT lift the lid while the breadmaker is baking bread.

Bread Machine Stages (for 2 lb. loaves)
It’s fun to watch your bread being made through the viewing window. For the basic cycle, you can expect the following things to happen as the timer counts down to zero.

• To begin: The ingredients are kneaded for the first time (5 minutes)
• At 3:20, the dough rests for 5 minutes
• At 3:15, the dough is kneaded for the second time (20 minutes)
• At 2:55, the dough begins to rise (39 minutes)
• At 2:16, the dough is “punched down” (10 seconds)
• At 2:16, the dough continues to rise (25 minutes and 50 seconds)
• At 1:50, the dough is shaped (15 seconds)
• At 1:50, the dough comes to the last period of rise (48 minutes and 45 seconds)
• At 0:60, the dough begins to bake (60 minutes)
• At 0:00, the bread is finished.

After the bread is baked
Caution: Do not put your face near the lid when you open the breadmaker, hot steam may escape that could burn you.
Important: The breadmaker has an automatic “keep warm” setting that will keep your bread warm for up to one hour, we recommend however to remove the bread from the breadmaker right away to preserve its freshness.

1. Use pot holders or oven mitts to carefully lift the pan by its handle from the breadmaker.
2. Turn the pan upside down onto a cooling rack and gently shake it until the bread comes out. If it sticks, take a rubber spatula (metal can damage the pan’s surface) and carefully go around the sides of the loaf until the bread comes out.
3. If the kneading blade comes out with the bread, use the included kneading blade removal tool to remove it from the loaf, Remember, it will be hot!
   Allow the bread to cool for 15 minutes before slicing and enjoying it.

Important: If you wish to make another loaf of bread right away, please allow the breadmaker to cool down for 10 to 15 minutes with the cover open and the pan removed.

Overview of Breadmaker Functions

Bread function:
Please refer to the relative recipe and follow the below process:

1. Insert the kneading blade into the bread pan.
2. Place ingredients in the bread pan in the following order: liquid ingredients first, dry ingredients (except yeast) second, and yeast last. 
   Note: Yeast must NEVER come into contact with a liquid when you are adding ingredients.
3. Insert bread pan into breadmaker then gently close the lid.
4. Plug in the breadmaker, the LCD will display “MENU 1 TIMER 3:25”.
5. Press the Menu Select button to choose the type of bread desired (Basic, French, Whole Wheat, Sweet, Express Bake (1.5lbs.), Express Bake (2.0lbs.), Quick, European, Dough, Bagel Dough). 
   Note: Display will indicate the Menu number corresponding to the bread type selected from 1 to 10.
6. Press the Crust Color Button to select the color crust desired (Light, Medium, Dark or Rapid). 
   Note: Display will indicate the crust color with an arrow pointing to the corresponding crust color selected (select programs have fixed settings).
   Note: Rapid setting is available on Basic, French or Whole Wheat programs and reduces the total time by about an hour for quicker results.
7. Press Loaf Size button to select loaf size (1.0lb, 1.5lb or 2.0lb). 
   Note: Display will indicate the loaf size with an arrow pointing to the corresponding loaf size selected (select programs have fixed settings).
8. If delay time is needed, press the up or down delay time arrows to adjust the delay timer accordingly, the delay timer can be set for up to 13 hours. 
   Note: The delay time is calculated as the working time plus the delayed time (example for basic bread 2.0 lbs: delay time set to 13:00 hours = a delay time of 9 hrs. & 35 min. plus the working time of 3 hrs. & 25 min. for basic bread 2.0 lbs).
9. Press the “Start/Stop” button to start the breadmaker.
10. If you need to stop the breadmaker, press the “Start/Stop” button for about 1 second, the breadmaker will stop, however, you will need to redo the process.
11. Once the program is complete and the display shows “0:00”, it will beep 15 times as a warning then it will switch to keep warm mode. In keep warm mode, the “0:00” will flash.
    Note: Keep warm mode will last for up to 1 hour, after 1 hour it will beep 15 times and go back to the initial status.
12. When the machine beeps, indicating the program is finished, pull the bread pan straight up and out of the machine with oven mitts. Turn the bread pan upside down and gently shake until bread falls out. Take out the kneading blade from the bottom of bread using the included kneading blade removal tool and you are ready to eat.

Dough function:
The dough function program is similar to the bread function, except that there is no baking mode operation. When the program is finished, it will beep 5 times as a warning. When the machine beeps, indicating the program is finished, remove the dough from the bread pan.

Baking function:
This function can be used to bake bread or other dough. Please refer to the relative recipe and follow the below process:

1. Insert the bread pan into the breadmaker.
2. Place all small pieces of food in a cluster inside the bread pan, then close the lid.
3. Press the Menu Select button to select the Baking function.
4. Press the ”Start/Stop” button to start the baking program.
5. Once the program is complete and the display shows “0:00”, it will beep 5 times as a warning then it will switch back to the initial status.
6. At any time during the baking process, you can stop the program by pressing the “Start/Stop” button.
   Note: For more even baking, it is recommended to slice food into smaller sizes and distribute them evenly in the bread pan.

Breadmaker Settings (for 2 lb. loaves)
Your breadmaker can bake almost any kind of bread. Recipes are included to clearly show you which setting you should use. This model has 12 settings total – 9 bread settings (basic, French, whole wheat, sweet, European, dough, bagel, jam, and bake) and 3 fast bake settings (express bake 1.5lbs., express bake 2.0lbs. and quick).

1. Basic 2 lbs. (Time: 3 hours, 25 minutes)
2. French 2 lbs. (Time: 3 hours, 35 minutes)
3. Whole Wheat 2 lbs. (Time: 3 hours, 23 minutes)
4. Sweet 2 lbs. (Time: 3 hours, 27 minutes)
5. Express Bake 1.5 lb (Time: 58 minutes)
6. Express Bake 2.0 lb (Time: 58 minutes)
7. Quick 2 lbs. (Time: 1 hour, 43 minutes)
8. European 2 lbs. (Time: 3 hours, 30 minutes)
9. Dough (Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes)
10. Bagel Dough (Time: 2 hours)
11. Jam (Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes)
12. Bake (Time: 1 hour)

Note: Times are approximate based on loaf size.

EXPRESSBAKE Breadmaker Setting

Making Bread In Under 1 Hour
Your OSTER breadmaker can bake great bread in under 1 hour. This is called the “EXPRESSBAKE Breadmaker” setting. EXPRESSBAKE Breadmaker setting loaves are a little different from loaves baked on non-EXPRESSBAKE Breadmaker settings. Make sure to try the different settings to see which of them you prefer.

EXPRESSBAKE Breadmaker Setting Tips and Hints

• Yeast: Always use a fast rising yeast. DO NOT use active dry yeast for EXPRESSBAKE Breadmaker settings because the loaves will be much shorter when baked.
• Liquids: Always use hot water in the range of 115°–125° F. You must use a cooking thermometer to gauge the temperature; hotter water can kill the yeast while cooler water may not activate it.
• Salt: As a rule, you should use LESS salt for EXPRESSBAKE Breadmaker setting breads. Less salt provides you with a higher loaf. Make sure to follow your Oster Breadmaker recipe suggestions for best results.
• Other Ingredients: Make sure all other ingredients (like flour, sugar, dry milk, butter, etc.) are at room temperature. Always use bread flour for the EXPRESSBAKE Breadmaker settings.

Things You May Need to Buy

• You should only use “Bread Machine” flour for the EXPRESSBAKE Breadmaker setting recipes.
• You may need a cooking thermometer to measure the temperature of the water you use in these recipes. You should only use hot water (between 115° and 125° F) for EXPRESSBAKE Breadmaker setting recipes.

Traditional White Bread 1–1/2 lb. loaf
Ingredients:

• 1 cup + 2 tablespoons (9 ounces total) of hot water (115° – 125°)
• 2 tablespoons oil (room temperature)
• 1 & 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 cups bread flour
• 5 teaspoons fast-rising yeast

Instructions

1. Carefully measure 1 cup and 2 tablespoons (9 ounces total) of hot water. Remember, it’s a good idea to view the measuring cup at eye level to make sure you have measured exactly 1 cup and 2 tablespoons (9 ounces total).
2. Use a cooking thermometer to make sure the temperature of the water is between 115° – 125° F. When water is at the proper temperature, pour into the bread pan.
3. Carefully measure and add 2 tablespoons oil that is at room temperature.
4. Carefully measure and add the salt and sugar to the bread pan.
5. Measure and add exactly 3 cups of bread flour to the bread pan. Remember to make sure not to “overpack” the flour into the cup. To avoid overpacking, a good trick is to fill the measuring cup to overflowing, then tap the side of the cup with a knife or spatula to remove air pockets. Level off the measuring cup with the knife or spatula.
6. Before adding the yeast, use your finger to form a well (hole) in the flour where you will pour the yeast. Yeast must NEVER come into contact with a liquid when you are adding ingredients. Measure (again, leveling off) 5 teaspoons of fast-rising yeast and carefully pour it into the well you made in the flour.
7. Carefully snap the baking pan into the breadmaker.
8. Close the lid of the bread machine and plug the power cord into the wall outlet. The following things will happen: The machine will “beep,” and the lights of the display will turn on. The time setting will say “3:25” hours.
9. Repeatedly press the “Menu Select” button to select the EXPRESSBAKE Breadmaker (1.5LB) setting.
10. Press the “Start/Stop” button and your machine will start making bread. You will hear the breadmaker begin to mix the ingredients.

Caution: The breadmaker is very hot DO NOT handle the machine while it’s operating.

After the EXPRESSBAKE Breadmaker setting bread is baked
Caution: Do not put your face near the lid when you open the breadmaker, Hot steam may escape that could burn you.
Important: The breadmaker has an automatic “keep warm” setting that will keep your bread warm for up to one hour, We recommend however to remove the bread from the breadmaker right away to preserve its freshness.

1. Use pot holders or oven mitts to carefully lift the pan by its handle from the breadmaker.
2. Turn the pan upside down onto a cooling rack and gently shake it until the bread comes out. If it sticks, take a rubber spatula (metal can damage the pan’s surface) and carefully go around the sides of the loaf until the bread comes out.
3. If the kneading blade comes out with the bread, use the included kneading blade removal tool to remove it from the loaf, Remember, it will be hot!

Allow the bread to cool for 15 minutes before slicing and enjoying it.
Important: If you wish to make another loaf of bread right away, please allow the breadmaker to cool down for 10 to 15 minutes with the cover open and the pan removed.

Using the Delay Timer

You can delay the time your bread maker starts to have fresh bread  ready when you get up in the morning or when you come from work.  We recommend that before you use the Delay Timer, you try out a  few recipes. Use recipes that have produced good results for you in  the past. 
Important: You CANNOT use the Delay Timer for EXPRESSBAKE Breadmaker settings. 
Before using the Delay Timer: 

1. Add all of the ingredients of the recipe. 
2. Select the correct setting for the kind of bread you are making (French, Sweet, etc.). 
3. Select the crust color. 

Caution: Do not use recipes with ingredients that can spoil like eggs or milk. 

To Use the Delay Timer: 

1. Figure out how many hours and minutes there are between now and when you want  final, baked bread. For example, if it is 8:00 AM and you want bread ready for dinner at 6:00 PM, that is 10 hours. 
2. Use the delay timer up button to advance the time in 10 minute increments. In our  example, you will do this until the timer reads “10:00.” If necessary, use the delay timer down button to decrease the time. (To advance the time quickly, simply press and hold down the delay timer up/down buttons.)
   Important: If you make a mistake or wish to start over, press and hold down the “Start/Stop” button until you hear a beep, then press the “Start/Stop” button one more time. The display will show the original setting and cycle time. The delay timer is canceled and you can start again. 
3. When the delay timer is set where you want it, make sure to press the “Start/Stop” button. The colon “:” will flash and your bread will be ready when you planned. 
   Important: When using the delay timer during times of hot weather, you may wish to reduce the liquid in your recipe by 1 or 2 tablespoons. This is to prevent the dough from rising too much. You may also reduce the salt by 1/8 or 1/4 teaspoons and try cutting the amount of sugar you use by 1/4 teaspoon at a time.

Tips and Hints

Experienced cooks consider bread making to be as much of an art as a science. Keep in mind that some recipes may require a little experimentation before they are exactly the way you want them. Just don’t give up. Still, there are special hints to ensuring quality bread almost every time.
Use Exact Measurements 
We’ve already mentioned how important it is to use exact measurements when baking bread, but it should be said again. Level off all dry ingredients and make sure that all liquid ingredients are measured in a glass cup with the markings clearly labeled on the side.
Use Fresh Ingredients 
You should always use fresh ingredients. The reasons are: 

• Flour - If you have stored your flour for a long time, it may have become wet from absorbing moisture, or dry, depending on the area of the country in which you live. We recommend using fresh bread flour. 
• Yeast - Fresh yeast is probably the most important ingredient in baking bread. If the yeast is not fresh, your bread may not rise. It is better to buy new yeast than to take a chance on yeast that has been stored for a long time. 

You can test the freshness of your yeast. Simply fill a cup with warm water, then add and stir in 2 teaspoons of sugar. Sprinkle a few teaspoons of yeast on the surface of the water and wait. After 15 minutes, the yeast should foam and there should be distinct odor. If neither reaction happens, the yeast is old and should be thrown away.
Add Ingredients in the Correct Order 
Read all recipes from top to bottom, and remember: 

• FIRST, liquid ingredients 
• SECOND, dry ingredients 
• LAST, yeast 

Check the Doughball 
This is a secret well known by people who make bread the old fashioned way. While hand kneading the mixture, they adjust the consistency of the dough by adding a little flour or  a little water until the doughball is just right. Although the breadmaker kneads the dough for you, this secret is still true. Here’s what you should do.
If the doughball is too wet
During the second kneading cycle, check the consistency of the doughball. If the doughball appears sticky or wet, like pancake batter, sprinkle in flour, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough ball appears smooth, round, and dry and circles nicely in the pan. 

If the doughball is too dry
If the doughball appears flaky, or you hear your breadmaker begin to make “knocking” sounds, the doughball is too dry. To correct this problem, simply sprinkle in water, a teaspoon at a time, until the doughball appears smooth, round and dry, and circles nicely in the pan. Be careful not to add too much water.

For Baking at High Altitudes
If you live above 3000 feet, you probably already know how to adjust other recipes like cakes and muffins.
Higher altitudes tend to:

• Make dough rise faster
• Make flour drier

To compensate for high altitude baking, we recommend the following:

• If the dough is too dry
  • Increase the amount of water to the recipe, sometimes as much as 2–4 tablespoons per cup.
• If the bread rises too high
  • Reduce the amount of yeast. For each teaspoon of yeast, try reducing the yeast by 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon.
  • Reduce the amount of sugar. For each tablespoon of sugar, reduce the amount by 1 to 2 teaspoons.

Measurement Equivalency Chart

The following chart will help you convert measurements used in the recipes.
For example: 1/2 tablespoon = 1–1/2 teaspoons

Setup Guide

To operate the Oster Expressbake BreadMaker CKSTBRTW20, follow these steps:

1. Unbox and place the machine on a stable surface.
2. Insert the non-stick bread pan into the machine.
3. Add ingredients in the order recommended by the user manual (usually liquids first, followed by dry ingredients and yeast last).
4. Select the desired bread type and crust color using the control panel.
5. Choose the delay timer if you want to bake the bread at a later time.
6. Press start and let the machine do the rest.

Care & Cleaning

Taking Care of Your Bread Machine
Caution: Do not put the breadmaker in water or in a dishwasher. Do not use benzene, scrubbing brushes, or chemical cleaners as these will damage the machine. Do not immerse in liquids. Press Stop Button and remove cord plug from wall outlet. Allow to cool. Use only a mild, non-abrasive cleaner to clean the breadmaker.

General cleaning

1. Remove all bread crumbs by wiping them away with a slightly damp cloth.
2. DO NOT bend the heating element which is located on the inside of the breadmaker.

Cleaning the baking pan and kneading blade

1. Wipe the baking pan and kneading blade with a damp cloth and dry completely.
2. DO NOT wash the pan or parts in the dishwasher. This will damage the finish of the pan and the other parts.

Caring for your bread maker

1. Keep your breadmaker clean at all times.
   Caution: Do not use metal utensils with the breadmaker. This will damage the non-stick pan and other parts.
2. Don’t worry if the color of the bread pan changes over time. The color change is a result of steam and other moisture and does not affect the machine’s performance.
3. If you have trouble removing the kneading blade, place warm water in the bread pan for 10–15 minutes and this will loosen the blade.

Storing your breadmaker

1. Make sure the machine is clean and dry before storing.
2. Store the breadmaker with the lid closed.
3. Do not place heavy objects on the lid.
4. Remove the kneading blade and place it inside the bread pan.

Troubleshooting

If you experience difficulties when operating the breadmaker, review the troubleshooting information in this section to find a solution. If you are unable to find a solution, please call our Consumer Relations Department at 1(800)334–0759. If you have a power outage
This unit has a memory function if the power goes out while you are using your breadmaker.

1. If the power goes out while working and is out for less than 6 min., when the power comes back on the unit will resume the program from where it left off.
2. If the power goes out while working and is out for more than 6 min., when the power comes back on the unit will not resume the program.

When the power is out for more than 6 min., when it comes back on, you should do the following:

1. Hold down the “Start/Stop” button for at least 3 seconds. If the display does not return to the time setting before the outage, unplug the bread maker and then plug it back in.
2. If the machine still does not start, hold down the “Start/Stop” button a second time for
3. seconds. Continue to unplug and re-plug the machine and hold down the “Start/Stop” button until the display returns to the cycle time before the power outage.

Understanding Display Information

What do I do if my display does not light up?
Confirm your breadmaker is plugged in.
What do I do if my display shows 0:00 and the colon “:” is flashing?
There is no problem. This just means the baking cycle is over and the breadmaker is keeping your bread warm. Press the “Start/Stop” button to turn off the keep warm feature.
What do I do if my display shows “E00” or “E01” and continuously beeps?
This happens when the internal temperature of the chamber is too high (>136°F) or too low (< –4°F).

1. Let the unit sit and come back to room temperature then check if it can operate again.
2. If it still does not operate, call the service center for repair.

What do I do if my display shows “EEE” and continuously beeps?
Temperature sensor circuit is broken. Call the service center for repair.
What do I do if my display shows “HHH” and continuously beeps?
Temperature sensor circuit is bypassed. Call the service center for repair.

Troubleshooting Breadmaker Problems

What do I do if I see smoke or smell a burning odor from the back of the machine? 
Ingredients have spilled out of the bread pan and into the machine itself. Stop the breadmaker and allow it to cool off. Clean the breadmaker before using it again. Please see the “Care & Cleaning” section of the manual.
What do I do if the dough does not mix?
Make sure the baking pan and kneading blade are properly installed in the machine.

Troubleshooting Baking Problems

What do I do if the sides of the bread collapse and the bottom of the bread is damp?
There are several possible solutions. The bread may have been left in the bread pan too long after baking. Remove the bread from the pan sooner and allow it to cool. Try using more flour (a teaspoon at a time), or less yeast (1/4 teaspoon at a time), or less water or liquid (a teaspoon at a time). This could also be the result of forgetting to add salt to the recipe.
What do I do if the bread has a heavy, thick texture?
Try using less flour (a teaspoon at a time), or more yeast (1/4 teaspoon at a time). This could also be the result of using old flour or the wrong type of flour for the recipe.
What do I do if the bread is not baked completely in the center?
Try using more flour (a teaspoon more at a time), or less water or liquid (a teaspoon less at a time). Do not lift the lid too often during baking.
What do I do if the bread has a coarse or holey texture?
This is usually the result of forgetting to add salt to the recipe.
What do I do if the bread rose too much?
Try using less yeast (1/4 teaspoon less at a time). This could also be the result of forgetting to add salt to the recipe or forgetting to put the kneading blade into the baking pan.
What do I do if the bread did not rise enough?
There are several possible solutions. 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). This could also be the result of:

• forgetting to add salt to the recipe,
• using old flour or the wrong kind of flour for the recipe,
• using old yeast,
• or not using hot water (except for the EXPRESSBAKE® Breadmaker cycles).

What do I do if the bread has a floured top?
This is usually a result of using too much flour or not enough water. Try using less flour (a teaspoon or less at a time), or try using more yeast (1/4 teaspoon less at a time).
What do I do if the bread is too brown?
This is usually the result of adding too much sugar to the recipe. Try using less sugar (1 tablespoon at a time). You can also try selecting a lighter crust color selection.
What do I do if the bread is not brown enough?
This is usually the result of repeatedly lifting the lid of the bread machine or leaving the lid open while the bread is baking. Be sure the lid is shut while the breadmaker is in operation.

1-Year Limited Warranty

Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions or if in Canada, Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions (collectively “JCS”) warrants that for a period of one year from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. JCS, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period.

This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. JCS dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling JCS products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty.

CKSTBRTW20 Pros & Cons

Pros

• Quick baking time with Expressbake setting.
• Easy to use with a user-friendly interface.
• Multiple crust color and bread type options.
• Affordable price point compared to other bread makers.
• Compact design suitable for most kitchen countertops.

Cons

• Limited to 2-pound loaf capacity.
• Noisy operation during mixing and kneading phases.
• Cleaning the non-stick pan requires gentle care to avoid damage.
• No gluten-free setting available.

Customer Reviews

Customers have generally praised the Oster Expressbake BreadMaker CKSTBRTW20 for its ease of use and consistent performance. Many users appreciate the quick baking time and variety of settings available. However, some users have noted that the machine can be somewhat noisy and that cleaning requires careful attention to avoid damaging the non-stick pan. Some common complaints include issues with yeast activation and occasional inconsistencies in crust color.