Last Updated on December 2, 2025 – First Published October 9, 2017
I’m a strong believer in instruction manuals. For many new bread machine owners, the simplest and most helpful first step is to read the manual that came with the appliance. Manuals explain the correct order for adding ingredients, describe each cycle and setting, and often include recipes optimized for your model.
If you don’t have the manual—because it was misplaced or because you bought a used machine without one—don’t worry. Many manufacturers and third-party sites provide PDF copies of user guides online. Below is a curated list of places to search for bread machine manuals and tips for locating them.
Links to Online Bread Manuals
Black and Decker: useandcaremanuals.com (search manuals for their appliances)
Breadman: useandcaremanuals.com (searchable database)
Breville Custom Loaf: official PDF for some models
Charlescraft Model TS368S: scanned copies can sometimes be found through resellers
Cuisinart: official support and manuals page
Hamilton Beach: product pages include a support section with downloadable manuals (expand the “support” area to find PDFs)
Hitachi HB-B101: example PDF hosted by community sites
Oster: instruction manuals page on the company site
Secura MBF-016: downloadable manual available from retailer or support pages
Sunbeam Model 5891: PDF available from manufacturer-hosted content
Tefal: instructions and manuals section for bread makers
West Bend: user manuals page
Zojirushi: official support page with bread machine manuals (Zojirushi is a widely used, reliable brand)
Other Websites to Try
ManualsLib: a large, searchable collection of appliance manuals where users often find older or discontinued guides.
Biscuits Bytes: a repository that includes many bread machine manuals, including several Welbilt, Hamilton Beach, Sunbeam and Kenmore models.
These third-party sites can be useful when a manufacturer no longer hosts older manuals. Always verify the match between model number and manual before relying on any instructions.
Tips for Finding a Missing Manual
1. Check the manufacturer’s official website first. Many brands maintain downloadable PDFs for both current and legacy products.
2. Search by model number. The model number, typically on the base or back of the bread machine, is the most reliable way to locate the correct manual.
3. Try third-party manual libraries and community forums. Other owners often upload scans or post links to archived copies.
4. Contact the manufacturer’s support team. If a PDF isn’t listed, customer service may be able to email or otherwise provide a copy.
5. Review product listings on retail sites. Product pages on stores such as Amazon sometimes include a downloadable manual or a preview of the documentation.
Models for Which Manuals Were Not Located
Despite searching multiple sources, manuals were not found for the following brands and models. If you own one of these, try contacting the manufacturer, checking secondhand listings, or searching manual archives and forums.
Ambiano Professional Breadmaker
The Bakery
Bush
Carrefour
Chef’s Mark
Cook’s Essentials
Everbest
KBS
Kenwood
Kuraidori
Le Caf
Möbelmaster
Moosoo
Petrus
Philips HL1060
Pillsbury
Pohl-Schmitt
Proctor Silex
Red Star
Regal Ware
Salton and the Salton Elite Bread Maker
Sauter
Sensio
SKG 1-Pound Machine
Team International Bread Maker
VonShef
White Westinghouse
Williams Sonoma
Final Notes
Having the correct manual makes using and maintaining your bread machine much easier, and can improve your baking results. If you can’t find the official guide, use the model number to search archived manual sites, ask the manufacturer for help, or check owner forums where someone may be able to share a scanned copy. With a bit of persistence you’ll usually be able to locate the information you need to get the best performance from your machine.