Zojirushi 8-BBP-P070 Paddle/Blade for BB-PAC20 Machine - Pack of 2

There is 1 star deducted for the design because it is so fragile, not because it does not work well (it does), but because it is easily damaged because it is so fragile. In this case, these paddles are inset into a steel hub that has a flat spot that corresponds to a small nub inside the paddle. Considering that these paddles are made of a softer material As a result), the interior nub (bump) can be completely removed with little effort. This will free up the paddle so that it can rotate freely on the drive shaft. Therefore, the bread dough cannot be kneaded. While I do not believe the paddles are being harmed by kneading bread, I do believe users are making a simple but reasonable error. Because I did not know how fragile the paddles were Damage to the paddle typically occurs when the paddle is used to manually rotate the drive shaft after the pan is removed from the machine. The damage is not a problem if the shafts are turned freely, but one or both can become increasingly difficult to turn after a number of breadmaking cycles. In an attempt to turn a seized shaft via the paddle, too much pressure will be applied to the small aluminum nub inside the paddle, which will leave the paddle ineffective and needing to be replaced. Therefore, the real culprit has to be As a result of the bearing stiffening, the shafts eventually seize, and the method of cleaning and lubricating the bearing is lacking. In order to fix a seized shaft, you have to replace the entire bread pan (an expensive procedure). As a result, the replacement bread pan and paddles can be purchased separately, so you don't need to ruin the paddles just to find out that the bearings have seized My only complaint about the Zojirushi breadmaker is that it doesn't beep when you use it A car I purchased for the first time After a while, one of the bread pan shafts completely seized, so I had to purchase a newer version. Eventually, this new one's shaft also seized, and I had forgotten what I had learned about not turning the shaft via the paddle, so I quickly tried to turn it via the paddle, and I was able to quickly remove the aluminum nub from the shaft. Now that I've learned it twice, I realize how difficult it can be. It was possible to avoid purchasing a new bread pan by using my old one instead My attempts to free the seized shaft with a snap ring tool, a hammer and silicone lube were successful. You should note I believe there is a hidden snap ring sandwiched between the rivits of the shaft, which prevents it from being fully removed, but you can move it just enough to free it, then lubricate it with silicone for a little while. It is still the Zojirushi breadmaker that I recommend to friends, and I would probably buy another one if this one died. Although, I know Zojirushi has a good bread pan, I wish they would improve their shaft bearings near the pan so that they are at least somewhat serviceable, and redesign the paddles so they are less prone to damage.

Miracle Barrett

| Dec 05, 2020

I have been able to get the bread maker to work again. There is no reason for Zojirushi to charge such high prices for these since their poor design results in the need to replace them every 50 years or so. However, things are what they are.

Aurelia Horn

| Mar 30, 2021

I have purchased a metal paddle twice and this is the second one I have purchased. It's about the same as the original one, which came with the machine, the one I bought before did not come from this company and broke after awhile like the one that came with it, so I don't think I will have to replace it.

Barrett DOBSON

| Dec 22, 2020

My wife was quite distraught when pulling out the bread maker to make bread and there were no blades. My wife has been told to replace these every year or so anyway with heavy use, and while our bread maker isn't getting much use, when we do, we sing its praises. As we searched, we tore apart our cabinets, but they were nowhere to be found. Maybe we ate them in the last loaf, but there would have been an obvious sign of it. In any case, I ordered these to replace the ones I was missing. It is possible we will find a set of spares if we can find those missing parts. I was able to use these without any issues.

Emory McDonald

| Apr 29, 2021

The paddles on one of my skis stopped working, and I started panicking. I started searching for answers on Amazon and came across it from a customer. The product is running like new on my computer after I ordered it. Thank you so much to the many customers who provide honest reviews and who just simply go out of their way to help.

Keaton WESTON

| Dec 26, 2020

I purchased an additional bread pan which works perfectly with it. It's now possible for me to make gluten-free bread With the original pan, you get a free loaf of bread In addition to making the paddles, you can also make regular bread with it His bread was not contaminated as a result of his pads. I find that they complement each other well.

Rey Ware

| Jan 12, 2021

These replacement blades have a larger opening than the originals, which means they are capable of moving 20 times their original size. The spindles of the bread pan should be at 30 degrees. So no gluten is developed during the kneading process because the hands do not grab the dough. Because of the high quality of Zojirushi's products, I buy them. However, this design of the blade is completely unacceptable.

Everett Acevedo

| Apr 06, 2021

After using it every day for three years, I spent the next day with a broken paddle. I thought I had to buy a new machine, but after reading reviews I realized only the paddles had to be replaced. Thanks to amazon, I only needed to do it once. My $300+ machine was fixed in a very quick and cheap way. Now it works perfectly and I'm able to use it normally.

Alijah BIBI

| Nov 16, 2020