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This is an awesome bread maker and it's the least expensive one I could find. It is very fast and the dough and bread comes out perfectly. Highly recommended! see less

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this bread maker works great, makes great bread, i have had six other brands of bread makers. none of them worked as good as the west bend bread maker. I would tell everyone that is looking for a bread maker, buy this one, you will love it like i do. see less

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Bought this in December. Have used it 2-3 times a week since i have had it. Bought it to replace my sunbeam which made loaves in a vertical pan that I did NOT like. Wanted a horizontal pan. Though I often just use dough cycle, I did want the vertical pan so it turns out like a "real" bread loaf when I am not able to stand over and wait for it to be transferred to standard oven. The only suggestion I would make is that if you want the bread to turn out SUPER SOFT like real store bought bread you absolutely MUST add Vital Wheat Gluten to the recipes in the book which none of them call for. Just use double the amount of Vital Wheat Gluten as the amount of Yeast that it calls for. You do still add the yeast too of course. Also, put it on the SANDWICH bread setting. It will be SOOOO GOOD you will never buy store bought again! see less

works great, love the eas ... see more

works great, love the ease of use and the size of bread dough is huge. see less

Easy to use. You can't be ... see more

Easy to use. You can't beat the price. I make everything from whole wheat bread to jelly in mine. It has customizable settings and lots of options without overwhelming you, a five year old could help set to bread maker to begin! I love the dough setting, that way you don't have to worry about rising and kneading a dough recipe especially as it gets cooler and more damp in some areas. I recommend this bread maker to EVERYONE! Added bonus that is does not have too many parts, easy to set up. The recipe book inclosed have so many recipes and ideas. Just follow the directions and you'll be on your way to delicious wholesome bread. Our family favorites include whole wheat with white wheat flour for lighter flavor, corn bread, and the pizza dough. Happy bread making. see less

After baking bread the ol ... see more

After baking bread the old-fashioned way for years and having a rather snobbish attitude towards bread machines, I eventually accepted the fact that I just don't bake bread as often as i wish I did and it was time to purchase a bread machine. After a fair amount of research and reading lots of reviews, I decided on this model, the Breadman TR520. I have not been disappointed. Each loaf I have baked in this machine has met my expectations. It is easy to clean and simple to program. My thanks to all those who provided the reviews that helped me make an informed decision. I'd buy this one again in a heartbeat. see less

Having owned a Toastmaste ... see more

Having owned a Toastmaster for 10+ years, I think this machine is far superior. It runs quiet and doen't move around on the counter. The pan style makes it easy to clean and the programming options make it easy to produce any desired crust. The instruction manual comes with many great recipes, and you can always use others from the internet. The programming is intuitive; my 12-year-old operates the Breadman with ease. see less

This is the first breadma ... see more

This is the first breadmaker I have ever had, bought it because of the low price. I have not been disappointed! I've used it weekly over six months now, and have found that Breadman has really good recipes. Both the Sunflower and Sesame Bread, and the Egg Bread have become favorites of our family and friends. No problems with the machine so far. As others have noted, the white lettering on the yellow control panel is a bit hard to read (what were the designers thinking?).... but the controls are so simple once you become familiar with them, it doesn't matter. I probably have been using very potent yeast, I've found that I need to cut the amount in half to keep the loaves from getting too big. Very tasty bread from a low budget machine! see less

I baked bread a few times ... see more

I baked bread a few times and I have no problem whatsoever. It came out perfectly baked every times. see less

Purchased on-line as a gi ... see more

Purchased on-line as a gift for a family wedding in Colorado. It was received in perfect working order and according to our nephew...they love the bread it makes...more importantly, they love the smell of baking bread..haha.The target website is so easy to use...I applaud the Marketing AND the IT Departments....Love being an on-line and also an in-person shopper! see less

Our old bread machine too ... see more

Our old bread machine took a dump. Then I happened along your web site and noticed this new model with the paddle drops down after kneeding. The price with all the menu items listed sold me.The major problem for me is reading the information bar for the settings.bar in gray and black makes it hard to see when age creeps in. That is why I gave a 4 instead of a 5.The recipe book is excellent. see less

The Panisonic bread maker ... see more

The Panisonic bread maker is rated the best bread maker on the maket. I totally agree. I have researched other makes. My sisters have other brand name machines that do not compare to the value and quality of the bread made by this machine. see less

I was surprised to read s ... see more

I was surprised to read some of the other reviews about this bread machine, because I have been using it for over a decade and rarely have any trouble. It's been my experience that when bread machine bread doesn't turn out right, it's because the user is unfamiliar with bread machines. They definitately have their quirks, but here are a few tips I've found: 1. Heavier loafs, gulten free loafs, or loafs with high water content such as ciabatta do not work well in bread machines. Darker loaves such as rye and pumpernickel need to be formulated specifically for bread machines. Try a bread machine cookbook, 2. Remember to check your loaf while it is kneading. If the ingredients didn't combine, or you have glue instead of dough, add water or flour in half cup increments until the dough is a smooth ball in the center of the pan. 3. Be sure to remove your yeast from the refrigerator before you combine your ingredients in the pan to allow it to warm to room temperature, especially if using the rapid cycle. While many bread machine recipes can be made with active dry yeast, fast or rapid rise yeast always works better in machines. Make sure your yeast isn't old or cold. 4. Water should be lukewarm. Cold water will fail to activate the yeast, hot water will kill it. 5. Precision measurement is the commandment of bread machine baking. Level all measures before adding. see less

I bought this as a backup ... see more

I bought this as a backup to my original machine, also a Panasonic, and have started using it every other day since purchase. It is like my original that I have been using for 14 years, and I've been very pleased. It still has a heavy weight pan so the bread doesn't burn as I've seen with others. Can't say enough good things about the Panasonic! see less

I have the white model, n ... see more

I have the white model, not the black one but basically the 2lb models are the same. I use the Zojirushi to make 2-4 loaves of whole wheat bread every week now for 1 3/4 years and it is still going strong. It has all of the bells and whistles and it can take whole wheat dough without wearing the machine out. One thing though, let the pan cool before soaking it in water so you will not have to eventually purchase a replacement pan. This is the best machine for whole wheat dough and the most versatile besides. see less

I got this breadmaker for ... see more

I got this breadmaker for my husband for his birthday. He is not the cook in the family. He easily made 2 loaves of bread that week. No problems with the machine at all. It is easy to use and looks good. The bread was good too. see less

I have used my [...] to m ... see more

I have used my [...] to make 2-4 loaves of whole wheat bread now for 1 3/4 years and it is still going strong. It has all of the bells and whistles and it can take whole wheat dough without wearing the machine out. One thing though, let the pan cool before soaking it in water so you will not have to eventually purchase a replacement pan. This is the best machine for whole wheat dough and the most versatile besides. see less

I am so enjoying using my ... see more

I am so enjoying using my new breadmaker. I hesitated spending the extra money for this, but have no regrets. It mixes dough so wonderfully. I love the double paddles. I've cooked a few loaves with it as well and it's been great. I highly recommend the Zojirushi! see less

I've owned many bread mac ... see more

I've owned many bread machines and this is the best!.I received it last Friday and since have made wheat bread, strawberry jam and dutch apple cake. Every recipe turned out delicious. This is the first time the crust on my wheat bread was not hard. Buy this machine, it is worth the extra money. I live in high altitude and had no problems with this machine. Enjoy! I also own the Zojirushi rice cooker and coffee maker. see less

I have great success with ... see more

I have great success with this bread maker every time. I've made about 8 loaves now. The basic white bread is fantastic and the basic wheat loaf is good but I've been experimenting with the firm white bread recipe with a soft crust and substituting as much as half the regular flour with whole wheat and it's my favorite (but I like densely textured bread). I also substitute a little butter for olive oil just because I like the flavor and it comes out nice.I do spray the pan with cooking spray only because I'm paranoid. It slips out perfectly every time but I've never tried without cooking spray. The only real issue is that the kneading paddle is stuck on, but it works perfectly. I should probably have sprayed it and the knob it sits on with cooking spray before I did it the first time.Perfect size for one or two people a couple times a week. I never have to throw bread away anymore or store in the freezer or fridge.Directions are good, very simple and easy to use. see less

I was a bit nervous about ... see more

I was a bit nervous about using this for gluten-free baking as it can be tricky, but using a gluten-free bread mix and this machine (on the "quick" setting) resulted in bread that was so much better in both flavor and texture than anything I've been able to purchase before.The machine is very easy to use and comes with both printed instructions and a DVD. It is easy to clean, is very quiet during operation and takes up a very small space on my counter. see less