Paddle Issues I am having a problem with my paddles wearing after just a few loaves leaving metal shavings (black junk) in my dough. Anyone else have this issue?
1285600
The company's customer service emailed response to my similar issue was to pay $6 per blade.
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Amazon usually will let you return items within a certain time period..and there should be at least a 1 year warranty on the machine right?
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I have had my machine for several years now and do not have this problem. A few times the paddles have stuck in the bottom of the baked loaf of bread, just don't ever use anything metal to get them out so you don't compromise the coating on the paddles.
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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!
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I too found the coating on the paddles wore off quickly. Unfortunately it didn't completely wear off but instead left frayed edges which make it impossible to remove the paddles without tearing the hell out of the bottom of the bread with all those loose, frayed ends baked into the bread. Their quote for replacement paddles was unreasonable.
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No! I would contact the manufacturer at once. I am having an issue with a plastic-like coating wearing off from the paddles after about a year of using the machine but no metal shavings!!
1285605
We had the teflon start coming off rather quickly. Now though one of the beaters on the pan froze up and neither Zojrushi or Amazon will stand behind the product.
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Paddle coatings wore off after 13 months of weekly use - seems like they should last much longer, especially when handled gently. Don't want to eat teflon, so breadmaker is not in use until Zojirushi responds to my request for 2 paddles for the price of one (I am out of warranty...). Best price I can find is almost $ 30 for 2 paddles. Is this a widespread problem or possibly a short term manufacturing mishap?
2011282
make sure the paddle is pushed down all the way. I did not have that problem, but I might try removing the paddle anyway so there is not a hole in the bread from the paddle, haha
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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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I have never been ablet to keep the blades out of the bread........on this machine.My 2 previous machines never had that problem.. only this one.. don't know why..... just plan to dig them out ...
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I'm in agreement most likely mold. Soaking in bleach my clear it up. I had a cup with a form of clear plastic lining that developed mold like that. I tried bleach with didn't seem to work. It might be in your best interest to just replace like you should replace cleaning towels. If this happen to me I will probably replace the thing if bleaching it doesn't work.
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If washed in the dishwasher, as the others have clearly stated, it will discolor and there will be a residue of some sort left on the metal (I'm guessing aluminum oxide). HOWEVER, THIS DOES NOT RUIN THE PADDLE. Just clean and polish the aluminum with a scotchbrite pad or other scrub pad (Mr Clean Magic Eraser might work well) and don't put it in the dishwasher again. Good as new, you don't have to buy a new one or replace it.
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Sounds like user error... I have no issue, I am an experienced paddler and I don't have any issue. Make sure everything is pumped up evenly and your skegs are in good shape.
727110
The advertised paddle action,to lay flat during baking, did not work. It rose up during mixing and agitation and seemed to go flat during baking. It leaked batter under the paddle which then baked into the bread's bottom.Sometimes it stayed up during baking and the whole paddle got baked into the bread which ruined a large portion of the loaf.
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Your are very welcome Helen. I had to replace mine about 5 yrs ago, found 1 on Ebay and 3 on Craig's list so I am supplied for a while, I use mine so much I wear them out. Another very good machine is Zojirushi, it is very expensive for made to last a long time, my only objection is it has 2 kneading paddles which means 2 holes in bottom of loaf, once you get used to that it's ok but I like single paddle. I have a Zo that my husband bought for me on sale so I won't be out of machines for a few years. Think I'm down to 2 machines now. Good luck.
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This is one of the only bread machines that I didn't have a problem removing the paddle from. After it cools off put one hand on the wing nut underneath and give it a very slight turn while holding the paddle firmly. You will feel it "pop" loose and then yo can just pull the paddle out of the bread pan.
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I'm having the same problem with my Breadman TR875. I'm about ready to try my luck with the Dough cycle and completing the loaves in the oven. The bread tastes fine, has great texture, but the gaping holes are just not very pretty and makes it impossible to make sandwiches from the center of the loaf.
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I have 4 of the 1 lb loaf pans with paddles. Would you be interested in having them all? I no longer have this breadmaker - just the loaf pans. I also have 2 of the larger pans with paddles. For all of them would be $40 to cover the pans, shipping and handling.
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I washed the slicer well before I used it and have never experienced this issue. I also keep my hands clean when cooking. Maybe these people are experiencing a reaction between the metal and food particles on their hands?
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Hi! Usually when I finish baking a loaf I remove the pan and move the wire handle over, tapping the bottom of the baking pan, which causes the loaf to fall away. This leaves the paddle still attached in the bottom of the baking pan. There is a small, slash-shaped hole in the bottom of the loaf of bread. I generally do not have to remove the paddle from the loaf itself. Does this answer your question? Caryn Sova
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It seems that there is an easy problem to the two paddle system. If the paddles align accross the width of the bread rather than the lenght, the damage to the loaf is minimal (2-4 slices have holes). If the padles allign down the lenght of the loaf than all the slices have holes. Does anybody know if the ZO alighns accross the width?
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As the other reviewers stated it is for getting the paddle out. HOWEVER, if you are using the machine for dough, you can get the paddle out right after the dough is mixed. If not and the dough is allowed to "dry" it is really difficult to remove! When bread is baked, often times, the paddle just falls out with the bread removal.
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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.