Anyone else had problem with the paddle wearing out the metal on one of the motors? I had metal shaving right away now there is a grove.
2089757
I have not experienced any problem with paddle and had to look at my machine to understand your problem. My paddles sit above the bottom of the breadpan by the elevation of a small white plastic washer. My paddle, in fact, doesn't even come in contact with the bottom of the breadpan. You might contact manufacturer if this washer is not installed in your bread maker. Hope this is helpful.
2089758
Since I responded to this question, I have conquered what should have been much easier (for me) on how to make a beautiful loaf of old-fashioned bread. I have finally been turning them out in perfect form and taste. The secret to correcting my far from perfect loaves was to make sure the paddles were clean underneath so they could turn as they are meant to turn. It speaks poorly as to my cleanliness I suppose, but I really thought I had them clean before I discovered I did not. This West Bend is one nice bread machine and I'm glad I stuck with it.
2089759
I had the same problem with mine, just like on your pictures, after over two years of use. I wrote to the company to see if it can be repaired, they said no, but they sent me a new machine instead. Mine was out of warranty for over a year, but they still replaced it. The customer service is amazing! They answered the emails very quickly, too. This machine is my favorite over Zojirushi and Breadman.
2089760
i really have not used mine only four times. but have not noticed any so far.
2089761
I can't say I have metal shavings, but the left paddle doesn't seem to mix up my ingredients. The last two loaves have had a caked flour bottom which shouldn't have been if both paddles had been working properly. I am still trying to make adjustments but am becoming disillusioned with this machine.
2089762
I haven't had any problems and this is my second machine of the same model; try a little olive oil on the bottom section of the paddle.
123323
Unfortunately, this happened to ours as well. Then, it simply fell apart. We returned it as we had only used it for a trim one or two times before this occured. It is a great design and a fantastic tool if it wasn't so poorly made. If they could work out the kinks we would try it again.
2154900
Does it still clip? I haven't encountered that problem.Maybe take a picture and send it to Eddie Bauer and see if they can send you a new part.
1391170
Do you hear the motor speed drop as well? And are you running the hot air rework at the same time. It did it to me the other night I had the iron, rework wand, and the smoke absorber on all at the same time. And when the heating element kicked in my air would drop. Then come back when the iron turned off, then start again when the iron needed to heat. Did you remove the red plug from the bottom? And if that fails crack it open and see if any lines are loose, or cracked. If all else fails write me back and I'll help ya more if I can.-patrick
1891378
The sliding shaft broke??? Wow, that's almost inconceivable but contact the seller, they put a lifetime guarantee on their product. How did you manage to break that? Were you trying to juice a baseball?
579066
I have not experienced that with mine. Sounds like thermal expansion of metal. If its under warranty have it replaced, otherwise love it or leave it!
1285603
I am so totally ticked off as well. the plastic coating on my paddles has begun peeling off as well after barely a year of once-a-week use. I can't believe that such an expensive product would have such poor quality for the paddles. The least they could do is include an extra pair or two for the cost of the machine!
877845
You can't fix it, you're better off buying another one. The best way to keep it working well, is to make sure to use the brush to clean it after every single use, and make sure there's no shaving cream or soap residue left on it.
669580
I would think it is probably the bearings in the motor. Most pool suppliers can replace bearings in the motor if they repair parts. Also check difusser and propeller, most likely the ceramic seat under difusser.
269388
The paddle on mine is solid metal, very heavy. It looks like stainless steel. Are you sure you're looking at the paddle for the Lello 4080? (I think some of the smaller machines have a white plastic paddle.) Mine has been in service for years, lots of use, no problems.
1872990
I have not had this happen. I have learned to really take care of my paddles. Before baking a loaf of bread spray the paddles with a bit of PAM to lube them and lube the hinge. This also make the paddles easier to remove from the pan after baking. When the loaf is baked I remove the blades and soak them and remove any bread residue with a toothpick. I then spray them with a bit of Pam to lube them and work the PAM down in to the hinge. I have not had any problem with the paddles. I really like this machine.
238799
i had the same problem ..i replaced the.....transfer motor...and that fixed it....there can be other problems....look on the net..for more info...that will help..
2220968
I bought the same board but after six month, the extendable paddle got rusty inside. I can not enjoy the board with this short paddle due to stuck problem.T. Endo
2019397
How new? My bearings went out after 1.5 years and still waiting on replacement- it went out in September! It sounded almost like a metal on metal grinding.
1899753
I haven't had any problem with mine. I would suggest contacting Worx rather than Amazon. They are the ones that made and marketed them. I think it has been discontinued but they can probably help.
1248128
Never had that issue. I only leave it installed for the time it's in use though. At the end of the day it gets taken down, and removed from the pole. Maybe try a silicone lubricant.
140051
My wife usually washes it and sometimes soap residue seems to remain. Pretty awful when that happens. I think take other recommendations here - especially about holding down the trigger, and then only rinse it well with hot water to clean it!