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.
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
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Possibly the 2nd most asked question in any bread making group is for a Gluten Free recipe. Not my issue, so have not tried… yet … never say never.
A member of the KBS group I had been helping build, reported (after trying several recipes) that this one worked for her. Using a KBS dual heater model (I think it was the MBF-011 but will check and edit if needed.
As the owner (as in bought it myself) and having had the opportunity to test a number of brands and models; It may need some tweaking for your machine, but seems like a good place to start:
Note, The link may contain contain affiliate links, but not mine. Use At Your Own Risk original post: 2024-02-18 WWW & Gab: Food Craft – Making and Methods
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.
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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.
July 2023 is learn the eccentricities of our new KBS Bread Machine Model MBF-041 because there is much about it I rather like!
I won’t bore you with a repeat of our loss of Westy the Westbend machine that has graced us since 1998 or the unhappy demise of Fiona, the Pioneer Woman (Hamilton Beach) due to a power surge scrambling (apparently irretrievably) it brains.
Since Westy hit 20 (1998-2018) I have been keeping an eye of offerings and refining my list of “I Wants” Note: It is possible that some time more detail will be added as to the Why of each, but then again everyone has different needs and should think it through for themselves In no particular order …
Good/Excellent Price Value Ratio – 18 months ago that was under $75 USD . Thanks to Bidenomics that was adjusted to Under $100 USD. Between a Amazon Deal of the Day and a $40 (now listing $30) It took the price of the KBS Bread Machine Model MBF-041 from $110 to $80 plus tax.
Loaf Size: I wanted one that had the “timing” for 3 sizes, 1 lb, 1.5 lb, or 2 lb (really wanted 1,2, or 3 lb but that was NOT going to happen in my chosen price range. After much thought, KBS Bread Machine Model MBF-041 and it 1 lb and 1.5 lb sizes – our most used choices…
Small Foot Print – When comes to counter space – every inch matters – at only 9″D x 10.9″W x 10.1″H The KBS Bread Machine Model MBF-041 met this need/wish nicely.
No Weird Colors. There was another machine in the running, but honestly who want puke green in their kitchen
I did not know how much I would like the way the dual heating elements improved the evenness of the crust = top, bottom and sides.
The KBS machines are a bit noiser than some = not a major issue since I am only there until sure the water/flour ratio is correct (first mix about 5 minutes) I am rarely in the kitchen during the process
Barrel/Pan is a tight fit and that may be more of a plus than a minus
The machine is rather light, so a bit of “dancing” does occur during initial mixing if there is too little liquid. That is easily solved initially with a silicone mat that seems to stick to the counter and the machine feet. The, of course by carefully added liquid to get the dough “right” As mentioned elsewhere, I stay in the kitchen during that first 5 minutes anyway, so no real problem for me.
So far ALL of my usual 1 and 1.5 lb recipes worked just fine using comparable “settings/functions” turned out well – except for one where for some reason I did not add the yeast – but the machine cannot be blamed for that.
For some, the smaller size loaf options may be an issue, but as I prefer to bake more often than worry about bread becoming inedible = this is not an issue for us either.
The manuals, no polite way to say it – are not for beginners. All the basic information is there, but not written in a way that a new user can be anything but initially confused. After viewing the KBS & Aicok manuals & downloading several pdf resources found in the Amazon Listing for various KBS models. – There are functions I will never use – but that is not necessarily a minus.
For easy reference there is a “Bread & Dough” Idea List In Amazon that shows some of the ingredients and useful ancilliary tools
Executive Summary – I am pleased with this purchase – experimenting will go on. A further list of resources will be done when I have time and energy. Only time will tell
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