anyone has a stuck paddle that you can NOT take it out at all? my second one is stuck again! i soaked it in vinegar, in hot water several times, still
494815
The paddle can be a little difficult to remove, but soaking it in water always gets it loose. I have started oiling the paddle and the post it stands on in the baking pan. This helps a great deal.
494816
I just hold the nut underneath while I turn the paddle on the inside of the tub.
494817
yes, the paddles are very hard to remove some times they just don't want to come out
494818
It usually sticks. I soak mine in water for several hours, then hold the part on the outside bottom that turns, and pull very hard. It comes off. Any chance you have forced it on without making sure you have it "flat side to flat side"?
494819
You have to put extremely hot water in the pan, just covering the paddle. Soak only about 10-15 mins, then comes off pretty easily. If you let it soak till the water starts cooling, it will stay stuck.
494820
Ours used to also get stuck in the bread until we started a year ago spraying Pam [or store brand] onto the paddle. It has only stuck 2 out of 50 times [we make bread every week]. You can try spraying the pin where the paddle goes BEFORE you insert the paddle. That might help.
2199532
Hi, I have never had that problem....but if it happened I would use a coated spatula and slide it under to release...I love mine...in fact, I have two....good luck
380646
I would return it for a replacement if you have any concerns with the product. Mine was stuck for a moment at the "zero" mark, but using it for a while eventually got it to "unstick". I don't think my situation was the same as yours though, because I think my issue was simply the needle just not responding. I have heard of the needle getting stuck. Google a solution, or return for a replacement. Hope that helps.
1983097
Try unscrewing it and make sure it's not clogged, I've not had this problem, so I hope this works for you. My daughter loves this stuff.
2050075
Hi. I have never had that problem. Apparently something is stuck or broken. Sorry, and good luck!
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
1406071
I haven't had that problem yet, I just bought mine this past summer. Maybe the nozzle unscrews or you could stick a needle through the holes at the nozzle end. That is, assuming you are using the lever on top to open the water flow.
2245563
I havn't had that prob-I hand wash. Top knob does unscrew so you can pull plunger out. Maybe then shake water out?
604436
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."
670495
Don't ALL bread machines have this problem?? Unless you take the paddle out, per. C. Weiss, every loaf in every bread machine is going to have a big hole in the bottom from the paddle. Right?
266714
I'm having the same problem, occasionally sticks open. I'm planning on calling the manufacturer to see what can be done. I'm assuming it will need to be removed and cleaned.
2199445
I leave my paddle in the pan. Never remove it. I just clean the pan with the paddle in it and it works well for me. When my bread is done I just take the pan out and wiggle it a little to get the loaf out. The paddle stays in the pan instead of getting stuck in the loaf. Hope this helps!
294863
Try to put it into warm water for a while and then try to unscrew it. Good luck.
1244288
This is a great paddle. I've only ever used one other type and it was awful! I bought this one to be sure I had one I liked.
387650
Hmmm...I would try unplugging and replugging back in and maybe add some water to the vinegar before starting another cylcle? Otherwise, I'm afraid you may have to call the customer service number listed in the booklet.
1429550
Mine does the same thing sometimes off and on for quite a few years , I tore it apart but could not find anything wrong. just make sure the paddle is tight on the crank arm and that the crank arm is tight on bottom bracket stem. Internally it's fairly simple and strong, not much to go wrong.
2074427
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