Hi there, Susan! We're glad you've found a way to keep baking even though your oven is on the fritz! We wonder if the dough is too dry, which can impede the rise. If the recipes that came with your machine also have gram measurements, we recommend weighing your flour to ensure that you have the proper amount of flour in the bucket. Another reason that your loaves might not be rising well, is the flour — our flour is higher in protein content than most other on the market, this causes it to absorb more liquid. If the recipe isn't calling for a higher protein flour, you might just need to increase the liquid by about 1 to 2 teaspoons per cup of flour. Don't be afraid to open the lid of your machine to check on the dough either, this will help you determine if your dough needs a splash more liquid. You also might want to try using a lighter crust setting. We hope this helps and happy baking! 

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