Breadmachine screwup

Apr 04, 2006 2 Replies
H

DO NOT IMMERSE BREAD PAN IN WATER. Yes, in caps and in bold print at that. Ah well, seems I forgot that little detail over the years and recently started sticking the bread pan in the dishwasher - obviously the wrong thing to do.



So I figure. O.K. Just call the company and order a new bread pan. Nope, company seems to be out of business. Phone number no longer good, website also.



So: The shaft is held with a circlip. I can remove it after I get a circlip pliers in the next few days but what type of lubricant is required?



Has anyone out there had this problem and, if so, did they solve it?



Does anyone have a working bread pan that will fit this machine?



Harry K



Vote
Twitter Facebook LinkedIn
P

Try heating the pan in a regular oven in case all that is wrong is the rubber seal is swolen with water. When you have it apart, look for an O-ring that may be damaged.

The only lubricant likely to survive those temps and not be toxic would be something silicone based.

If the bearing seal is all messed up and you are concerned about leakage, you may be able to use cooking oil but will need to replenish regularly.

Vote
Twitter Facebook LinkedIn
H

Thanks for the tip. Hadn't considered heating it. I discovered the problem after my last loaf the other day. It started with several hard "hammers" but then loosened up so it isn't froze solid.

Harry K

Vote
Twitter Facebook LinkedIn

Join the Discussion

Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.

Didn't find your answer?

Ask the community — no account required