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Zojirushi Bread Maker
dbogie
26
Jan 12, 2019
Mine arrived a week ahead of schedule. Two loaves done to perfection. There was a terrible buzz-rattle as the motor drove the kneading blades. I got most of the noise eliminated by tightening every visible screw and bolt but the obnoxious noise indicates a serious design flaw or construction error. Compared to my older Zo, the new case is light metal instead of thick plastic so, yeah, it’s noisy. The second 40 watt heater in the lid is a serious boost to better bread. The new control panel is easier to read. There is a weird feature that prospective buyers should know: when a course is initiated, the time on the display does not count down to the end of the bake cycle. Instead, the display shows the time of day the bread will be ready. Cannot be changed.
Except for the unfortunate rattle and buzz, this is a great upgrade from my ancient Zo. Back in a few weeks after some more baking and eating of luxury calories.
SwanD
8
Jan 13, 2019
dbogieThank you for the well written and honest review! You should add this to the review section for this drop so that others can find it easier.
enean
0
Jan 31, 2020
dbogieI have the BB-PAC-20 and have the same problem. When the breadmaker goes into kneading mode, a loud buzzing sound starts and it is really really loud. Noticed that lightly pressing the digital display with my thumb the sound stops. I don't have the proper screwdriver that will fit into the screw but will get one to see if the screws have loosened in the three years I've had the machine. In the meantime I take a Pyrex and place it on the display to stop that noise. Unfortunately the warranty expired but the machine works perfectly otherwise. Thank you for your post, it feels good to know that I am not the only one experiencing this.
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dbogie
26
Jan 31, 2020
eneanI have traced the buzz on my machine to the lid. If I press lightly on the lid, the rattle/buzz goes away. Suggests there is a loose bolt or poorly fitted sub-assembly in that region.
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