When to remove the paddle is an often asked question, and the answers vary. So much so that it really needs its own blog. Meanwhile, the possibly most asked question is how to remove a “stuck” paddle.
Always best to try avoiding the problem, but if it does get stuck… The following may help. As shown in the illustration, Many brands include a “tool” to remove the paddle from the inside the bread after baking. This tool should never be used to attempt to remove a stuck paddle from inside the pan. Metal tools, can and will for those who ignore this advice, damage the ceramic finish, the paddle or both.
The answer is an ounce of prevention. If removed from the machine before baking (beginning of last fermentation period) it cannot “burn on”
I (currently) use a brush intended for cleaning reusable straws. The straw cleaning brush helps to really clean inside the paddle. I have the Dawn Hydration Cleaning set – best price usually in your local stupid marketing their gadget aisle. It is also important to clean the stem so any residue does not cause an issue that may make removal before baking problematic
This is an Amazon Affiliate link so you can “see what it looks like” During the bread making process, after years of practice; I learned to remove the paddle just before the last rise/fermentation, remove the dough from the pan, then quickly remove the paddle, either from the pan, or from the dough ball – which ever it decided to stay.
Thanks to the KBS “Power Interruption Feature” This can safely and much more easily be done today by disconnecting the power, dumping out the dough ball into a ball. Removing the paddle from either pan or dough ball. Replace the dough ball, plug the machine back in, and the machine will continue with the program you selected. My “best time” is about 20 seconds, but according to KBS this will work for up to a 15 minute interruption.
If you are a member of the set it and forget it club… and the paddle stays in the bread – Insert the removal hook (2) into the base of the paddle in the bread (3) and the manual then tells you to gentle pull (4) until it slides out.
Again from experience I have a step (3-A) (someday I’ll make an illustration – that day is not today.)
(3-A) Using a Clean oven mitt or Kitchen Towel and maybe this new gadget that Caught My Eye1a few days ago… Hold the loaf (because it is best to do this while bread is still almost hot) Gently pull the hook so the paddle is slightly raising the crust, with a sharp pointed paring knife, CAREFULLY cut a slit along the edge of the paddle. NOW it should come out of the bread with much less damage.
Don’t forget to cool the bread completely before placing in any type of storage bag, box, whatever, to avoid condensation.
This is a draft – so use at your own risk, however, your comments, critic and suggestions are more than a welcome – Thanks for reading.
For Nerdy Bread Machine User Entertainment. Probably not something most should try at home and definitely the end of your warranty… And of course we can all appreciate the Cat Comments
I am a bit sad today: I have been a huge supporter of KBS. And, as long as I can otherwise nurse this baby along I will. Meanwhile I will likely continue to post the more generic notes about my use of the KBS and other bread machines here.
One of its selling points is the two year warranty. We have been having an issue for the last few loaves so I began the (TEDIOUS) Process of contacting amazon after repeated no response from KBS.
In round 1: I was given an 800# and email for a local cleaning company located Oceanside California (KBS-Services.com_ Hard to say who was more confused – the guy who answered the phone or me – but he was very polite and I thanked him for that courtesy.
Round 2 was a referral to Seller Assistant: Amazon acting as go between. AMAZON’s process to assist you with reaching a seller.
Round 3: Sent Message to Seller… Here is the response we received: Pretty much SOL this is the 2nd time this month an AMAZON did not deliver as promised and AMAZON is not back it up other than a partial refund offer (we will see if that helps. ) Do as they say Caveat Emptor – Because as they also say If it looks too good to be true (2 yr warranty on a product from a manufacturer whose other OEM usually die at 6 months) It probably is (too good to be true.
Dear xxxxx xxxxxxx
We are sorry to let you know that your message(s) associated with Order ID 112-xxxxxxxxxx cannot be delivered. The seller associated with your order or inquiry has left the Amazon store or is no longer able to receive any further email communications.
For additional guidance, consider visiting the Amazon Customer Service Homepage for recommendations by topic: http://www.amazon.com/hz/contact-us/foresight/hubgateway
Caveat Lector: Use at your own risk Prepared by Wheat using data from public resources – it has not been edited by anyone else and mistakes happen.
The model I currently own and use is the smallest, MBF-041 purchased in June 0f 2023. It makes only 1 and 1.5 lb loaves, although I routinely stretch the “Leaven Dough” to quantity more suitable to 2-3 lb loaves.
IF you see an error please let me know so it can be corrected. It has some seemingly unique menus and I will be adding more details about that to the post specific to the MBF-041. as time and energy allow.
Note: Amazon links in the chart below are affiliate links. If you make a purchase after following one of those links, I may receive a small commission. This does NOT increase your costs.
Your Model number (MBF-???) is often printed on the cover of your user manual and on a label on the bottom of your machine. KBS seems to be an appliance manufacturer located in Jinagmen Kangbashi China – in addition to its own KBS brand, based on the patent information, the models for which they hold patents, I suspect they have many other private label agreements beyond the MBF-??? models.
Note: Version of the MBF-013 do not seem to be offered on Amazon in the US (but may be found on Amazon in other countries.
KBS “Documents” – Caveat – Like all things offered in an Amazon listing – it could change or disappear. In fact the names of identical pdf documents are often not consistent across all KBS Bread Machine offerings and these may be Affiliate Links. These “worked” as of 2023-Aug-302024-03-11
It is also worth mentioning that KBS does not have the most easily used user manuals. That said, likely almost all the information you need it there – just not in the order you would expect and certainly not in a manner that would make most beginning bread machine users comfortable.
BUT NOT SO YOU WILL BUY SOMETHING. truthfully mostly so I can “find” the details and share the blog entry without having needing to retype it from time to time
IF you scroll down to “PRODUCT GUIDES AND DOCUMENTS” usually below Product Information
you will see links to download PDF that are useful for many of the KBS Bread Machines,
I am currently using and surprisingly happy with, The KBS MBF-041. and really just the more basic features = certainly NOT any of their recipes as written. Unhappily, it appears to be disco’d by KBS.
My major complaint with KBS continues to be the lack of consistent customer service. I have used the contact form on their website, emailed every address I have been able to find. Tried to get thru Amazon because of a warranty issue (no help as expected) Post in the Q&A Sections of their website. Others have had a more positive experience.
My suggestion is that if you think these PDFs will help you, download them from the sources. They could easily disappear tomorrow.
