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Breadman - Convection Ultimate Bread Maker - Stainless-Steel
Average Customer Rating:
3.6
Rating breakdown 25 reviews
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68%of customers recommend this product.
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15 out of
22)
Customer Reviews for Breadman - Convection Ultimate Bread Maker - Stainless-Steel
Customer Rating
3
Great machine, horrible pan
on July 3, 2020
Posted by: ChrisC
from Elmwood, NE
Gender:Female
I hesitate to give a negative review, because I used this machine once a week for the last four years. Clean-up is a breeze and I love the programming options. Plus, it makes a decent loaf; not bakery quality, but so much better than grocery store bread. But, the gasket in the bottom of the pan wore out after 200 loaves, and I can't find a replacement pan. So, if the cost per loaf ratio works for you, buy this machine. Otherwise, keep shopping.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from breadman.comBy Michelle, Customer Service, July 11, 2020
Thank you for offering your feedback regarding your Breadman Bread Maker. I’m sorry to hear of the experience you're having with your bread pan, but I'm glad that your bread maker had worked well for your for four years. I have already taken action by documenting your complaint, and I want to fully resolve this issue to your satisfaction. Please reply to the email I’ve sent you from youropinionmatters@spectrumbrands.com so I can address your concerns.
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Customer Rating
4
My favorite machine yet!
on August 1, 2015
Posted by: Limbird
from Calgary, AB, Canada
Gender:Female
I have owned more expensive machines and I've owned cheaper machines. This one is my favorite. I've owned it for 2 years. We use it daily for whole wheat sandwich bread. The preset bake times are not great but this machine has a wonderful feature of programable settings. Once I set my own settings this machine worked fantastic! After 2 years of daily use the breadpan is becoming loose. I'm sure it will need replacement soon. The breadpan has been the weak point of every machine I've ever owned. with other machines a broken breadpan has lead me to purchase a new machine because the pans are very expensive. With this machine I will happily purchase a new pan - it's worth it for another 2 years of use!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Fairly easy to use
on May 20, 2016
Posted by: NancyG54
from Concord, NH, United States
Gender:Female
The bread maker was stored in my basement, when my daughter moved to CA 8+ years ago. I needed the spot so I decided to try it to see if it would still work. It works great, even after sitting unused all those years. A couple of mishaps but I've only been using it for 5 months so I'm still learning. Being newly retired, it's now part of my regular food prep. My husband loves all the fresh bread. I'm impressed that the machine is still available, and not discontinued.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
1
Control Panel Blank
on May 3, 2020
Posted by: Gray
from Calgary, Alberta, canada
Gender:Male
We rarely used our Breadman bread maker, owned for several years. Yesterday the control panel failed to operate. No beep, no red LED light indicating 120 VAC power. But the interal lamp operates. I traced the source of the problem down to the display and controller panel........i think it was heat and/or moisture that killed our post warranty machine.....
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from breadman.comBy Michelle, Customer Service, May 5, 2020
Thank you for offering your feedback regarding your Breadman Bread Maker. I’m sorry to hear of the experience you've had with your bread maker. I have already taken action by documenting your complaint, and I want to fully resolve this issue to your satisfaction. Please reply to the email I’ve sent you from youropinionmatters@spectrumbrands.com so I can address your concerns.
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Customer Rating
5
Love It
on April 5, 2015
Posted by: Penny
from San Leandro, CA, United States
Gender:Female
Received it about a week and half ago. So far I have made seven loaves of bread. I started with the basic white and tried the French bread today. At the 1.5 lb setting it looked as if it was going to hit the glass! The first loaf was not stellar, but I did the standard adds of lecithin and gluten and the loaves are fluffy and chewy. I'm looking forward to doing the sourdough bread - I love sourdough. Being in California in the San Francisco area it's a staple in many households. The paddle stuck in the bread and then I remembered to oil the paddle. That tactic works like a charm. I also read certain tactics such as don't use iodized salt, sea salt is preferable because the iodine acts as an inhibitor to the yeast. It's not noisy but it is a machine that is kneading bread so you will hear something when it's slapping the dough around. It also looks nice, not that horrible white/off white color. The stainless/black really adds a nice touch. The controls are easy to figure out - self explanatory, choose loaf size, choose crust (light/med/dark) choose bread from a variety of selections white/wheat/French/etc etc. It comes with a book that walks you through the steps such as how to add the ingredients, and has quite a few recipes for both regular gluten bread and gluten free recipes. I opt for the gluten in the bread lol but some day I'll try the gluten free just to see what the hype is all about. Oh also, if you add butter instead of oil to the white bread, the flavor is wonderful, also be sure to add a little more butter than oil. For example if you're supposed to add two tablespoons of oil, add two and a half/three of butter. Can't remember the reason why but it works. Also, get butter for baking as the regular butter has a lower heating point than oil or baking butter so crust may bet more brown than you'd like.
Here are a couple of photos. White bread, French bread rising really high, fresh baked French bread and tada the paddle didn't get stuck in the loaf. But, do beware that the paddle will be difficult to get out of the pan now because there is baked dough around it. Let everything cool down and soak it for a few minutes in warm water, that will release it.
Bottom line, this is a machine and it should be treated accordingly. All machines need to be taken care of and kept clean for optimum performance. I highly recommend it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting breadman.com
Customer Rating
5
Love it!
on November 15, 2014
Posted by: Nanawillsew
from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Gender:Female
I've had this machine for over 3 years now and it has not failed me yet. love the size of the loaf and the browning choices. Wish I could find my recipe book tho!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
1
pan breaks quickly, replacement expensive!
on April 21, 2015
Posted by: bread making mama
from Richardson, TX, United States
Gender:Female
I am VERY disappointed with this breadmaker. The motor seems good and the settings are good but the bread pan is terrible. My first pan broke quickly (rubber seal that holds the paddle in corroded) and then I purchased an expensive replacement and it quickly broke too. I have owned cheaper breadmakers and the pans never broke on those models EVER!! I thought I would upgrade my machine and have been so disappointed. It is cheaper to buy a new inexpensive machine that buy replacement pans for this one so that is what I have done. I still have the Breadman in the cabinet hoping to somehow find a cheap replacement pan. All this being said, I would not recommend purchasing this bread machine due to the poor pan construction. Sorry Breadman! I currently own (and use daily) an inexpensive West Bend hi-rise breadmaker and it is doing great.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
4
Great, except
on March 2, 2015
Posted by: Deet
from Oklahoma City, OK
Gender:Female
This is my second Breadman because the first had an unreplaceable part break. This is a great machine but when taking the bread out of the pan, it sticks to the paddle and tears up the loaf. I usually use olive oil and then tried canola oil; made no difference, the bread stuck to the paddle. I am very disappointed and sure wish I had the old Breadman back.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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