Bread Machine Care and Maintenance
Once the baking's done and a perfectly shaped loaf is steaming to cool on the rack, it's time to show a little gratitude to your hardy bread machine. Even inexpensive bread machines need some tender loving care in order to perform their best for their bread maker. While cleaning and storing your bread machine, keep these care and maintenance tips in mind to get the longest use out of your bread machine.
Before You Clean - Unplug the bread machine to avoid electric shock.
- Use a wooden spoon or a plastic spatula to prevent scratching as you remove a finished loaf from the bread pan.
- Make sure the bread pan is cool. If it's not, give it some space until it's ready.
- Never wash the bread pan while it's in the bread maker.
As You Clean - Do not use metal scouring pads or metal cooking utensils. They can scratch the non-stick surface of the baking pan and kneading paddle.
- Avoid using strong cleaning agents on the pan and paddle. Just use warm soapy water.
- If the kneading paddle is stuck to the drive shaft, soak it in warm water for about 15 minutes. Don't leave it soaking too long or you might wear away the finish and have an unhappy bread pan, kind of like a child whose skin is wrinkled from a lengthy bath.
- Don't bend or damage the heating element while cleaning the cooking chamber of the bread maker. Although the bread pan and paddle can get wet, never pour water directly into the interior of the bread machine.
- If your bread machine has a fruit and nut dispenser, wipe it out with a wet cloth and dry it completely.
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After You Clean
- Return the thoroughly dry bread pan to its slot in the bread machine.
- Place the kneading paddle in the bread pan.
- Close the lid and refrain from putting heavy objects on top of the machine.
After following these easy maintenance tips, let your bread machine rest peacefully in storage with all parts clean, dry, and ready to serve you well next time.
Some of the above information was taken from Beyond Connected Home
