Anyone have this? More info needed, please. Is this a relatively new machine and that's why only one review? It seems comparable to the Breadman TR875, but takes up less space, and has two paddles. Before I buy, can anyone provide more feedback? Thanks much, Jane Anyone have this? More info needed, please. Is this a relatively new machine and that's why only one review? It seems comparable to the Breadman TR875, but takes up less space, and has two... » Read More Anyone have this? More info needed, please. Is this a relatively new machine and that's why only one review? It seems comparable to the Breadman TR875, but takes up less space, and has two paddles. Before I buy, can anyone provide more feedback? Thanks much, Jane « Show Less
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I've had similar issues with a completely different bread maker and I think it's just something you have to accept about bread machines. My mom suggested pouring at least some of the oil over the paddle posts *before* putting the paddles on to make them come out more easily. However, this means they'll still be in the bread.
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Hmmmm. I wonder what they could have changed - I haven't had to do anything except be quite vigorous with my shaking. Sorry to hear that you're having such problems and I hope you manage to resolve them. I really like mine.
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I wish I could give you an answer to this - the manual is sorely lacking in some areas. When (or should I say IF) Customer Service responds to your query, could you post it here? I would like to know the times for all the menu selections.
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Thanks, A. Gray.I decided to contact customer service, too. I really wanted a printable reference for the times. Much to my surprise, they sent me an email with a spreadsheet table, listing all the times. And they responded in less than four hours. Incredible.I have to wonder, as do you, why the times aren't included in this manual. In looking back through their previous models' manuals (available online) I see the times listed in most all the ones I looked through. This seems like an oversight on their part. Perhaps it will be corrected with the next printing.
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Unfortunately Customer Service didn't provide me with all the times, but I didn't ask. I did receive a response that the dough cycle time was 1 hour 50 minutes. I really wish they would put all their cycle time information into the user manual. This seems like basic information.
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Hi Patdownsouth! Thanks - I did end up buying it and am quite happy with it. You're right, there are some major errors with some of the recipe (check out that water content for the 1lb raisin bread) and I'm still looking for a really good whole wheat recipe with seeds/nuts. The two paddles do work well. Mine does have three settings (1-1.5lb, 2lb, and 2.5lb) and it beeps in the middle of the cycle (which is not in the manual, and I need to look next time it does to figure out where in the cycle it is) and I assume that's for adding nuts/seeds/fruit. It is definitely much better than my 14 year old Zo! Hi Patdownsouth! Thanks - I did end up buying it and am quite happy with it. You're right, there are some major errors with some of the recipe (check out that water content for the 1lb raisin bread) and I'm still looking for a really good whole wheat recipe with seeds/nuts. The two paddles do work well. Mine does have three settings (1-1.5lb, 2lb, and 2.5lb) and it beeps in the middle of the cycle (which is not in the manual, and I need to look next time it does to figure out where in the cycle it is) and I assume that's for adding nuts/seeds/fruit. It is definitely much better than my 14... » Read More Hi Patdownsouth! Thanks - I did end up buying it and am quite happy with it. You're right, there are some major errors with some of the recipe (check out that water content for the 1lb raisin bread) and I'm still looking for a really good whole wheat recipe with seeds/nuts. The two paddles do work well. Mine does have three settings (1-1.5lb, 2lb, and 2.5lb) and it beeps in the middle of the cycle (which is not in the manual, and I need to look next time it does to figure out where in the cycle it is) and I assume that's for adding nuts/seeds/fruit. It is definitely much better than my 14 year old Zo! « Show Less
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i just received my breadmaker. everything worked great and the bread looked wonderful (ha). until it was time to remove the bread. you better be a rocket scientest. finally my husband came to my rescue, by the time he got the bread out, the paddles hole really made an awful mess.i am not a happy camper.the box went out with the trash, so here i am with this (big) machine to look at. and i do mean (big)hope this helps you. a friend of mine reccomended this breadmaker to me, i have had westbend products before so i though i was doing the right thing (wrong)
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thank you jane, i did do that, beleive me!!i have read where people remove the dough after the 2nd. kneading and remove the paddled's and lightly oil your hands and put the dough back in the breadmaker. i am going to try to do this.when i researched the reviews i should have read the newer reviews first, they have the older reviews on page 1-9 pretty much good reviews.pages 10-11 you really get the up-dated reviews from people who have just purchased this bread machine.. westbend must have changed something in these (from the first time) of making this maker.thank you for the reply.mary mmount@windstream.net thank you jane, i did do that, beleive me!!i have read where people remove the dough after the 2nd. kneading and remove the paddled's and lightly oil your hands and put the dough back in the breadmaker. i am going to try to do this.when i researched the reviews i should have read the newer reviews first, they have the older reviews on page 1-9 pretty much good reviews.pages 10-11 you really get the up-dated reviews from people who have just purchased this bread machine.. westbend must have changed something in these (from the first time) of making this maker.thank... » Read More thank you jane, i did do that, beleive me!!i have read where people remove the dough after the 2nd. kneading and remove the paddled's and lightly oil your hands and put the dough back in the breadmaker. i am going to try to do this.when i researched the reviews i should have read the newer reviews first, they have the older reviews on page 1-9 pretty much good reviews.pages 10-11 you really get the up-dated reviews from people who have just purchased this bread machine.. westbend must have changed something in these (from the first time) of making this maker.thank you for the reply.mary mmount@windstream.net « Show Less
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http://westbend.com/support/product-faqs/breadmaker-cycle-time-charts.htmlAll model cycle time charts here
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Sometimes my loaf sticks quite a bit, but I grab both sides of the pan (with oven mitts of course) and shake it upside down vigorously (and I do mean vigorously!) until I feel it give. I then shake more gently and slide the bread out - this works every time for me and I haven't had to resort to sticking anything in the bread pan. Sometimes the paddles are still in the bread, but I pull them out with the thing for that that came with the breadmaker. I hope this helps. Jane
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I have a bunch of bread machine cookbooks, I am enjoying my new one a lot...Artisan Breads for the bread machine, other than that, still love the nitty gritty bread machine books the best.Only problem is they are paper backs and fall apart.
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The majority of the posts are positive. However, a few fuss about "breakage" and/or the heating element dying out after a couple of uses.What model is yours? I am begining to comprehend the proper uses and the best recipes, but "model numbers" are not given with the posts.MML
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Sorry. I have been on vaca. Do you still need an answer about the bread machine?
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I agree with the other answers. I bought 2 because it was so hard to find a little machine like this. Someday, if this one ever breaks down, I'm set.
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The paddle sat in the machine rather loosely, I thought, and it did get stuck for me..in fact, was the reason the thing quit working maybe. I tried two of these machines...both of them broke down so I gave up completely. If I get another bread machine it won't be Panasonic, unless they make me an "offer I can't refuse."
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Re Breadman TR875: I am interested in your "gluten-free" baking results. The only bread machine I have seen for this specific purpose is called the "bready" and it is extremely expensive (~ $400.00).Gratefully,PJM
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I bought it at Walmart for $15.00 on closeout. Apparently the menu painted on the breadmaker didn't adhere too well and will come off when you try to clean it but I only use basic anyway. I've had it for almost 2 years and it will make bread out of dang near anything I throw in it.
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I purchased one before they were discontinued, thank goodness. I had one previous to that one where the white paint started to look shabby. That one's still in good working order. When the silver one wears out, I'll go back to using that one. Too bad they were discontinued. I love this toaster. I'd be reluctant to try to buy a used one, however.
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Yeah, but it's hardly worth the bother. Despite somebody gifting us another bread machine, I've gone back to hand kneading rolls in a convection toaster cooker. Research first, everything amalgamates to the very worst, least reputable supplier. And, of course... Amazon & WalMart cause this!
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I'm in Seattle, too. I used a smaller size transformer first couple of time. But it couldn't handle 5~6 hours of use so the bread maker stopped couple time in a short time.That result a poor finish of the bread. Then I decieded to bake a bread without the transformer. The machine made beautiful breads since then and I have no problem so far until today.I have used machine for about 4 months and it is working great...... so I think if your machine couldn't get started, there must be another issue?? This is a great bread maker, hope you can start to use it soon!!
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Adam, I've had my machine for several years now and have just reached the point where I can whip out a couple loaves of French bread or 1 dozen French rolls so fast it's amazing. One of the secrets is to get the French bread pans they sell on here with the holes in them. There are 2 and 3 loaf pans available. I'm very comfortable with the 2 loaf pans. Here's the recipe I'm using currently for both loaves and rolls: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/French-Bread-Rolls-to-Die-For/Detail.aspx The recipe is so easy I could do it in my sleep. I don't bother getting bread flour. Do add the last two cups of flour a bit at a time and let the machine knead for 6 to 8 minutes. The rolls also make a very special hamburger roll if you top off with sesame seeds after doing the egg white glaze. Believe me when I tell you your friends and associates will be amazed at your bread baking skills. There are dozens of other great bread recipes available though the link and also on Recipezarr.com. Don't forget to order the bread pans. They really will make your baking much simpler and easy!
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WOW! Thanks for the speedy replys and especially the NO because I have had many breadmakers over the years and all have been good but had the automatic dispenser. I will show hubby all the "no's" I rec'd and should be ordering it soon!!! It sounds like a dream machine!!!
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Good luck with this... I also, was looking for new paddle which broke after only 4 use....I'm still looking over an year later. I even contacted breadman without any luck. This machine is over price and doesn't do any better bread than a $50 bread machine.
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Nate, I've owned this machine about 9 months now. I've put several hundred sheets through it. Some I've put straight in, in little packs, the machine ate them up. Others, I've stacked and laid them in, and closed the lit, it ate them as well. I read all the reviews too, prior to buying. I compared more $ costs to bigger and better machines, but who wants to pay $$$ big dollars just to shred junk you don't want, or need? My idea is this machine for the money it cost, does a better than average job, and doesn't jam. I think I've seen my wife feed it so much paper, hand fed, group after group for long enough to cause the machine to jam once. Once! When it did that, it backed itself up, and cleared the jam. I had her wait a little while to let it cool down. Gotta remember it's not a professional machine, but a darn good home owner's machine that does the job. There's always somebody somewhere that'll review that it's a terrible machine. Gotta expect that. But more, many more, said it was very good. Including my review. Good luck. rw
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I replaced 2 15 year old models in my restaurant with one new one - they have run everyday for 15 yrs! Sold them and paid for a new model - never had a problem - runs like a champ. Don't know anything about the other model in question.
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I just made bread this week....I have never had to worry about it moving. I love this machine. I have also made an extra large batch of cookies....no problem with any movement.