Maintenance Guide

We wanted to give our readers a few tips about bread machine maintenance so that you can keep your machine running properly for many years to come. When we talk about bread machine maintenance you will not need to get your tool belt out or be a professional mechanic, we are just going to be talking about how to properly clean and care for your bread maker to keep it in good working order.

Keeping your bread maker clean is very important. By keeping it clean you can stop a lot of problems before they have a chance to start. More than likely, there are some step by step instructions in your user manual for proper care and cleaning and if you cannot find your user manual there is a good chance that you will be able to find a copy online by visiting the manufacturer’s website.

Before you clean your bread maker it is very important to make sure that the machine is unplugged. By making sure the machine is unplugged you avoid the risk of electric shock or being injured if the machine turns on while your hands are inside it. If you are cleaning up immediately after baking a loaf of bread make sure the bread pan has a chance to cool before you remove it. To clean your bread pan simply use warm soapy water with a sponge, rag or dishwashing brush. Do not use metal scouring pads or harsh chemicals because this can scratch the bread pan’s nonstick surface.

Certain parts of your bread machine may be dishwasher safe but unless your user manual specifically states that a part is dishwasher safe do not put it in the dishwasher and instead wash it by hand. If any parts of your bread machine have burnt on or stuck on residue that will not come off easily, let the parts soak in warm soapy water for about 15 min. Never let the parts soak overnight because doing so may cause rusting or corrosion.

To clean the inside of the bread maker use a damp sponge or rag and wipe it out. Never pour water directly into the inside of the bread maker. When cleaning the inside of your bread machine be very careful not to bend or damage the heating element. After cleaning your bread machine make sure the bread pan has had a chance to dry thoroughly before putting it back into the machine. The most important part of bread machine maintenance is simply keeping everything clean and using the machine the way it is intended to be used. If you do that you will be able to get many years of reliable service from your bread maker.