Bread Machine Replacements Parts--help

Daysdee · ‎03-09-2010

I have a mini Zojirushi bread machine that is just two years old. I use it a lot. The paddle seems to be stuck and with my last loaf it was hard to turn the release on the bottom to remove the loaf. I called Zojirushi and they said I need a new pan and paddle which costs close to $80. Does anyone know of a "home remedy" for this situation? If not, I will have to order the parts since a new machine of this brand is a lot more than that. Thanks for any suggestions.

lolakimono · ‎03-29-2012

@Daysdee

Via Google-

http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/6757/kneading-blade-stuck-zojirushi-shaft-removal-tips

lolakimono · ‎03-29-2012

@Daysdee

Here is another suggestion:

Since this thread has been revived, may I add a helpful hint to prevent frozen paddles? Drizzle some oil into the paddle holes, spin the paddles to distribute it a little. Then drizzle some more oil (it only takes a tiny amount) onto the paddle posts. Spin the paddles around on the posts to make sure the posts and paddles are well-oiled. When the bread is done baking, add water to the pan. After a brief soak (15-30 minutes), my paddles always remove very easily.

Whenever you can, set a timer* and remove the dough before the final rise, pull the paddles out, add a bit more oil to the posts, and drop the dough back in. Not only does this prevent those mildly annoying paddle holes (small though they be) in the finished loaf, it's also a dandy opportunity for final shaping, which gives me gorgeous loaves that look like they were baked in the oven. Bread also releases from the posts very easily, with only minor nudging/shaking.

*I haven't written down the timing for med/dark crusts or different programs, but for the basic program with light crust, I set timers for 1hr, 35 minutes with Rest on, and 1hr, 4 minutes with Rest off.