The most likely cause of a poorly shaped loaf is a lack of moisture in the dough whilst it was being kneaded. Do not be afraid to open up your bread machine during any stage of the cycle prior to the rising and baking cycles in order to add extra liquid to the mixture.

You must add these ingredients into the mixture at the correct moment. If you add them too soon, they will be mashed during the kneading process. If you add them too late they will not be mixed in thoroughly. The best time to add these extras would be just prior to the end of the second kneading cycle.

Either you have forgotten to fit the paddle into the bucket, or the paddle was not fixed properly into the shaft.  You might even find that the bucket was not correctly fitted into the machine,

For the best results follow the reciepe and settings for a basic or white loaf in you bread maker instructions to make the perfect Allinson Country Grian Loaf!

After unpacking your bread maker there are a few things to conside for best results

Location :- place you machine in a dry and draught-free location with space around and above your machine for air to circualate. 

Yeast:- always use a fast acting easy action yeast.  Try Allinson Easy Bake Yeast.

Flour:- always use a Strong/Bread Flour for best results try Allinson bread flours.

Order of ingredients:-  always follow the instructions with your bread maker and carefully measure and weigh each ingredient as you add it to the  machine bucket.

Confidence:- start with one recipe and make it a few times and try the crust settings and timer if your machine has one.  Great for fresh bread in the morning!