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121 of 124 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
BREADMAN TR2700,
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This review is from: Breadman TR2700 Stainless-Steel Programmable Convection Bread Maker (Kitchen)
I have been a breadmaker my entire life. There is nothing like the smell of baking bread as you walk in the door, especially on a cold winter day. The evolution of the bread machine was exciting for me. I remember the first bread machines with the tall, horizontal loaf pan that was somewhat less than exciting. Then, the "horizontal" loaf appeared. I own two of the first Breadman machines, TR845 with the horizonal loaf and as a "basic breadmaker" those are terrific. They are sturdy, relatively quiet for a breadmaker and the pan secures itself well within the machine. This model does not have all the cycles of more current models and it does not automatically add ingredients as do the TR2500, or Tr2700. However, it does offer a signal "beep" when to add ingredients such as raisons, or cranberries. I love to bake bread and give it away. I often have four breadmakers going at the same time during a holiday.
Last year I purchased the Breadman TR2500, Stainless and Black. Initially I was quite pleased with the performance. However, after several uses I did have problems with the bread pan releasing from the holders on each side requiring a bending and adjusting of the snap in prongs of both the pan and the breadmaker itself. I think this is because the stainless steel on the inside isn't quite as strong as with simple steel of the past models I have used. I LOVE THE COVECTION FEATURE. The first thing I noticed about adding convection to a breadmaker was the crust. The entire crust of the bread, not only the top is VERY CRISPY. For those of you who love to cut off the heel of a fresh loaf of bread and smear with butter, this is a dream (of course the heel is still the best part of the loaf). Now, I just aquired the newer model which is a TR2700. I have not had the problem with the pan coming loose from the holders in the machine as of yet and the inside is similar in construction to the TR2500? Both the TR2500 and the TR2700 make quite a bit more noise during the kneeding cycles which I think is due to the stainless steel construction vs. steel and plastic which I don't think conduct noise as well. Still, the TR2700 is still top notch and well worth the money if you love to make bread and would use it frequently. ONE TIP ON ALL BREADMACHINES. If you find that hole in the bottom of the bread annoying, or displeasing simply keep track of your cycle. After the machine has completed the second kneed going in to the last rise, simply reach in and take off the paddle. End result is a nice loaf with only a small hole from the hub of the paddle. Nice little trick and you won't ever mistakingly give a loaf away with the paddle stuck in it. OOPS, where's my bread paddle?, the next time you try making bread.
36 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Happy, Happy, Happy,
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This review is from: Breadman TR2700 Stainless-Steel Programmable Convection Bread Maker (Kitchen)
After reading the above review I went out and bought this item. All I can say is "I LOVE it." My first loaf of bread came out perfect. This bread machine has so many wonderful features; a digital panel which is easy to understand and operate, a see through window, and most importantly, very easy cleanup. Aside from easily washing the pan and paddle, I just wiped the inside of the machine with a damp cloth just as a matter of principle as nothing accummulated in there. It was virtually clean after using it. This is a wonderful upgrade from my Welbilt which is about 10 yrs old, but has served me well also. I had no problems whatsoever with it's operation such as the pan coming undone, as many have reported with the TR2500. I am looking forward to continually using the TR2700 Breadman and highly recommend it.
108 of 135 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Warning: Potentially serious parts and service problem.,
By Michael (Boulder, CO, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Breadman TR2700 Stainless-Steel Programmable Convection Bread Maker (Kitchen)
This is not a review of the Breadman TR2700 breadmaker itself, but it is relevant to anyone deciding whether to buy that or any other Breadman model.
My wife and I have had a Breadman TR2200 for about five years, and we have been very pleased with the quality of the bread. A little over a year ago, however, the bread pan started leaking, and I could see that the problem was that a washer had broken down due to the heat. I went to the Salton website, expecting to find detailed information about parts and service, and all that was there was a telephone number. So I phoned Salton, and asked about ordering a replacement washer. I was told was that none were available, and that I would have to order a whole new bread pan. I was also told that that the only part that was available for the Breadman TR2200 was the bread pan. When I inquired as to why this was the case, the answer I was given was that support for Breadman products might be discontinued. I decided to see if I could get a washer from a local hardware store, and found one what, though not an exact match, worked fine. Recently, however, the problem that is very common with the Breadman TR2500 model, in which the bread pan does not stay in place during kneading cycles, appeared. I tried to correct it by bending the metal pieces that hold the bread pan in place, but without success. If you're considering buying a Breadman - such as the TR2700, for which there are only a few reviews, but all quite favorable - do take a look at both the Salton website, and the Black & Decker website. If you go to the Salton website, and click on "Breadman", you'll get to a page with a link to the Black & Decker website. If you look at the Customer Care menu on that site, and click on "Customer Center", you'll be taken to a page where you'll find that for parts and accessories you need to go to a partner company, Fox International. Follow that link, and I think that you'll find that there is no information at all about parts or service for Breadman products. So before buying any Breadman breadmaker, I'd strongly recommend that you give Salton a call, and ask whether parts and service are available, once your unit is out of the warranty.
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