Is it necessary to remove paddles so they don't stick into the loaf? Thank you!
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No you don't need to remove the paddle (there's only one paddle). The paddle does get very hot so when you remove the loaf pan out WITH oven mitts, and once you dump the steaming loaf of bread out of the pan, you'll need to let the paddle cool before taking it out from the loaf. Obviously it will leave a small whole in the loaf but the freshly baked smell and taste of your loaves of bread make up for it. Enjoy!
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If you mean after your bread has baked, it should pop out & leave the paddle behind. If you're finding the the paddle is repeatedly remaining in the bread, try measuring your oil, then dipping the paddle in it prior to assembly.
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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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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)
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
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.
1078110
The only time I used it was when I discovered I'd forgotten to install the paddle. I dumped the contents of the pan in a bowl, wiped off the paddle shaft, inserted the paddle, restored the ingredients, and took off pause. Still made a great loaf of bread...!
2011283
Once again, Mr Carter is right! Good answers and I agree with all of them. Just make sure a family member doesn't accidentally pitch the paddle in the trash like my husband did when he was cleaning out the fridge! I saw the bread was gone and fished it out so all is well. Now I make sure to remove it before storing the fresh loaf.
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Before buying my 5891, I read of this 'sticking paddle' problem. Since buying, what I have been doing prior to baking, is rubbing a little oil ( butter, olive oil or whatever edible lube is close at hand ) onto the stem. My paddle has not yet stuck.
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I soaked it in water for awhile and was able to pry it up. If it's stuck in the bread, I use the wire gadget that comes with the machine and locate the paddle. Then, I gently work around it and lift it out. Unfortunately, it makes a hole in the bread, but it's not too bad if the paddle isn't yanked out.
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Love, love it. Regarding the paddle, I use a chopstick or skewer to very gently extract the paddle. Those slices around the center will have a small hole and sometimes to avoid this, I make the dough in the machine and bake in a loaf pan in the oven. I highly recommend this machine along with Lora Brody's book Bread Machine Baking that has specifically formulated recipes for this size machine - perfect every time!
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Not sure if this is the answer, but, I was experiencing a similar problem that eventually ended up with the shaft that holds the paddle coming apart from the pan. I had to buy a whole new pan assembly since there is no way to repair it. The cost, including shipping, was under $30. My bread is back to normal. If you decide to go this route, save the paddle. It does not come with the pan.
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You can, but homemade breading doesn't hold up well to the paddle turns, so you can try removing the center turn paddle but it defeats one of the neat advantages. Commercially breaded items, especially when cooked straight from frozen with a spritz of olive oil - hold up better, but some of the breading always comes off a bit. But since we can cook an entire meal without turning, touching or stirring once it's usually worth it.
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Normally we just brush the bread crumbs off and fold it up. The plastic bottom tray does get a litte frayed looked after a couple of hundred loaves, especially if the slicer is heavy-handed with the knife, so then I use a non-metal pot cleaner pad to smooth it out, If the slight browning from the crust bothers you, you could use a little vinegar or bleach. The wooden parts do not need cleaning, unless you are slicing something really sticky, such as a cinnamon loaf, then just wipe with a wet towel to clean off the honey or molasses.
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While not a paddle per se, there is a sturdier whip-like attachment for use with batters. It works great. I really love this piece of equipment - it's small, lightweight, but works. No more lugging aroung the heavy Kitchen Aid!
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Takes about 3hrs & yes you can set it and leave it! However, your mixing paddle will still be in the loaf when you return home ! It leaves a good size hole if you take it out after its all cook!read page 9 / 10 in the booklet!
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The paddles I received do not have a non-stick coating but then nor did my original paddle. The bread does stick after a while.
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I'm on my third bread machine since they first became available and all three have done the same thing paddle-wise (and they are all different brands). I let it go and wash the pan with the paddle intact. Whether the paddle comes off the spindle or not, it's *still* going to leave a small tear in the bottom of the loaf (you DO have to remove it from the bread, after all). In fact, the bread bakes *around* the paddle and a tear/slit/hole forms during THAT process.I usually don't serve the "heel" of the loaf, anyway.
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Beaters and paddles are the same meaning to me. Can you be a little more specific on what you are mixing? If its bread your making use the hooks. Amazon has lots of beaters and paddles to choose from. Sorry i cant help.