Breadman TR875 2-Pound Breadmaker, Stainless Steel Reviews

• Best Breadmaker I've had

  
  By A2HEFH1T1102FP on 2006-12-15
  This is truly the best breadmaker I have had in years. This is the seventh breadmaker I have bought. I have had Rival, Salton, Williams Sonoma and not to mention a very expensive one. This one tops all of them together. To start off with, it has a small size but makes a huge 2lb loaf. It is so quiet, that I had to keep looking if it was working. I have made 3 Cinnamon Raisin breads and 4 White breads and 1 French bread in the last two days. They all came out perfect. Also the body (exterior) of this one does not get as hot as the other ones so it can be put against a backsplash. This was the best purchase and I would recommend this machine to all who love a perfect loaf of bread.
  
  

• Perfect bread!

  
  By A2DXFI46OKWC8G on 2007-06-16
  I am still new to bread machines.
  
  I was given an old chefmate thats not even made anymore and loved it. I was confined to only making a basic white bread from it though being I had no manuel and couldnt find one on line to use the other settings.
  
  As I said, the chefmate was old and finally gave up the ghost.
  
  I shoped here on amazon com as I always do to look for a new breadmachine, and also see the reviews of other amazon com users to help. I had it narrowed down to 3 differant machines. THen I found this machine. Breadman TR8752
  
  I bought it directly from amazon which got to me in a lightening speed of 2 days. Perfectly boxed and protected.
  
  This thing is a beauty. I put it through the one time recommended rapid cycle empty to burn off all manufacturing oils and couldnt wait.
  
  When that was done I made the first loaf which was a basic white loaf to start with, from the recipe book included.
  
  All I can say is WOW. This bread came out so soft and fluffy. Tasted so good. The digital controls make it easy to read and see exactly what cycle your bread is going through.
  
  Very easy to clean after your done I should add. The window at the top really helps so you can see it knead or bake.
  
  As I said, I am new to breadmachines so I am only judging from my old chefmate, which was nice, dont get me wrong, but the kneading cycle in this Breadman was absolutly incredible. I kneads the dough extremely thoroughly. Mixing everything perfectly.
  
  I have just gone shopping and picked up ingrediants as so I can now go down the list making each recipe in this book. Tonight will have Italian herb.
  
  I can't wait to give the jam's doughs and pasta settings a try, which there are recipes for these too in the booklet. I also can't wait to try out the timer. Put in my ingrediants the night before and have set to be finished by the time I wake up. It looks extremely easy to set. And the book walks you through everything so easily.
  
  I find the machine is nice and quiet, and actually very sturdy when in kneading and mixing mode. Also I would like to note, although it is in a beautiful stainless body, it dosn't get hot at all. It is very well insulated.But inside does so you definatly want oven mits when taking out a new loaf. This just shows me that is was very well designed and put together. Alot of thought was definatly put into this by the company.
  
  My only problem with this Breadman machine is that I can forsee making way to much bread. This thing is great!
  
  Enjoy
  
  # Added on July 17th 2007: I wish to add this to my review on the Breadman TR8752 pound bread maker. I have now had this machine for a month and been averaging 2 to 3 loaves a day. Yes, thats right. 2 to 3 loaves a day. I have been making not only for myself but family as well. I am going crazy with this thing. It is superb and still going stong. I am making a loaf now as I write this.
  
  I still haven't tried the sourdough bread with the starter that is in the recipe book that comes with it 'not yet' but that is going to be soon. My father and uncle can't get enough of the Italian herb loaf recipe I have been making from the recipe book. I really enjoy the basic white bread and alternate between light and medium crust setting which is flawless. The wheat bread recipe is awsome as well.
  
  I was kind of worried about making so much bread with this machine. I keep it clean and let it cool down fully before making a new loaf. As I love this thing and want to keep it in top condition.
  
  As an extra note to add, when my shipment arrived I tossed the box away. I went to register it and needed the number on the box to compleat registration to mail in. So I found breadman company on line and called their toll free number. A very polite lady answered in help department, just asked for the date code stamped on the back and took care of me over the phone registering it in case something would go wrong with this and gave me my registration code in case I ever needed to send back to be fixed.
  
  So even their phone support is 5 stars as well just to let everyone know.
  
  Enjoy!
  
  

• I love this bread machine!

  
  By AAFKEB0ID3ZC8 on 2007-04-03
  I bought this bread machine from Amazon because it was on sale for $69 about two weeks ago. That seemed like a good price for what looked like a decent machine, so I ordered it. I'm so glad that I did! I have made six loaves so far, all of which have come out perfectly. I tried two other machines before this model, both of which burnt or did other crazy things to the loaves and so required tons of monitoring and adjustments. With this machine, though, it really IS as easy as throwing a few ingredients in the machine and pressing a button! So far I have made french bread, whole wheat bread, brown rice flour bread, irish potato brown bread, and more. The recipes that came with the machine work well, but I also picked up a few bread machine cookbooks for more variety.
  
  In addition to making great bread, I love how quiet the machine is (like another reviewer, I kept checking to see whether it was working the first time). I also like that it's a little smaller than equivalent 2 lb. machines and so easily fits under kitchen cabinets, and I love the way it looks in my kitchen (it's not a huge, hideous white box!). There's a helpful fruit/nut add-in beep, the shape of the loaf is nicer than the other 2 machines I've used, and the finished bread easily slides out of the pan.
  
  Overall, I am extremely happy with my purchase. 5 stars!
  
  Added 10/25/2007:
  I am still so happy with this bread machine, so I had to come back and add to my review. Since I bought this more 6 months ago I have been using it often (at least 1 loaf a week) and I have never had a failure yet. In addition to loaves made with bread flour, I have made many loaves with 100% whole wheat flour (the majority of my loaves are 100% whole wheat) or other flours like spelt, rice, and oat, and all loves came out beautifully. This machine produces perfect, perfect bread! I now bring fresh bread to every dinner party I attend, and people are always so grateful.
  
  In addition to homemade bread being delicious, I think it's much healthier, too: I love that I now know exactly what went into every loaf of bread I eat (i.e. no weird chemicals or additives, I can decrease the sugar or replace it with a natural sweetener like maple syrup, etc.). I would give this machine 10 stars if I could, I love it that much.
  
  One helpful tip someone gave me was to buy The Bread Lover's Bread Machine Cookbook by Beth Hensperger. I use recipes from this book every time I bake bread, and they always come out beautifully. I'm sure there are lots of other good bread machine cookbooks, but this is by far the best one I've tried.
  
  

• Computer is defective in Breadman machines

  
  By AW1V87FO0VOO7 on 2007-12-11
  I received my Breadman, used the setting to burn off the oils as per the instructions. That went well. Went to use it to make whole wheat bread (with all ingredients in bread pan)...and nothing. Threw out the ingredients. Not happy.
  
  I called the company and was told to hold down the stop/start button to clear the computer, then wait 24(!!) hours and see if it would work. It did not. When I was talking to the company rep I was told that this model has a problem with the computer in them. Also was told they had none on hand to send me a replacement.
  
  1. Why 24 hours for it to reset??
  2. Why no machines in stock to replace defective ones? Or even to sell?
  3. Why sell machines they know to have problems??
  
  I did like the design of this machine so that is why I gave it 2 stars instead of just one.
  
  I am going to order another bread machine - but it will *not* be a Breadman.
  
  

• Gluten Intolerance and a PB&J samich!!!

  
  By A1L0FXN72L6768 on 2007-08-09
  I've been diagnosed with a gluten intolerance. Not actually Celiac Disease, but nonetheless, I've been wheat, barley, oats and hops free for over 2 months now. I purchased this Breadman TR8752 because it had the gluten free setting and I saw other reviews that were positive.
  
  Here's my take on it...
  
  1. It makes great bread. Now that that's out of the way, here's the details.
  
  (I was looking high and low for review that used this TR8752 breadman and the Gluten free Gourmet books for any info, and couldn't find any. So I'm writing this hoping someone else will get some help.)
  
  I started out just by making the recipe in the manual for Gluten free bread. I then purchased the "Gluten Free Gourmet" books. One was over 200 recipes just for breads. The book was made before bread machines had gluten free settings, so the instructions are more complicated than they need to be for the TR8752. Just put the ingredients in the machine in layers of a little wet, a little dry, a little wet, a little dry, and on the gluten free setting, you get amazing bread. I used regular rapid rise yeast from the local grocery store and it came out super.
  
  The Gluten Free Gourmet book also has recipes for flour mixtures that match cup for cup to wheat flour. This requires a trip to a health food store. You won't find Garbonzo Bean Flour at the local A&P. Nor will you find potato starch flour, sorghum flour, potato flour, brown & white rice flour, etc...
  
  So far, i've only made 2 loaves of bread. So each loaf has cost me 120 bucks a pop. Between the breadman, the books, and the ingredients, thank heaven the bread is good!
  
  I highly recommend this bread machine for gluten intollerant folks like me. I also suggest that if anyone has been diagnosed with IBS, "weak stomach", "nervous stomach", Heart burn, acid reflux,has problems loosing or gaining weight, gets stomach cramps after eating a sandwich or pasta and has recently switched to the more "healthy" whole grain or whole wheat foods, to get tested for Gluten Intolerance. The United States is far behind in research on gluten compared to Europe. By Europe's estimate, GI is in 1 in 300 people.
  
  
• A good choice
  By A3GKQTCJQWEJ58 on 2007-01-17
  I bought this bread machine because of the need to feed a growing toddler and chose this model because of the look. After using it for more than 2 months, this machine has been a very good addition to our kitchen. Since this is our first bread machine, it took several trials to get used to making bread in a machine, and to make the perfect bread we liked. The recipes in the manual are not the best, so expect experimenting yourself, get a good recipe book, or download some recipes from internet (this is what we did).
  Note that we did not follow the instruction in the manual to run an empty cycle to burn off the "machine oil", because I saw for a different model of Breadman machine, one review complained about the machine breaking after this empty cycle. It turned out that this burning run is not needed at all. Just clean the container well.
  On the good side, this machine has a very nice mordern look. Has an easy programming panel. And most importantly, makes good bread.
  Some notes:
  1. this bread machine makes 1.5 lb and 2 lb only. If you need a smaller loaf, such as 1 lb, you'd better go with a different model. For two of us with a kid, 1.5 lb is perfect.
  2. the machine is bigger than it looks in the picture. It is not among the large sized bread machines, but it looks really small in the picture.
  3. the machine has a bit trouble mixing the last bit of flour from one of the corners. That will leave some dry flour in the corner of the final product, which doesn't really affect the taste though. We solve this by using a plastic spoon to help a bit in the second kneading cycle. But if it is set for over night run, you have to live with this.
  4. We never tried the ultra fast cycle, but regular cycles take more than 3 hours to finish. With preparation time, normally about 15 to 20 mins, that means you will wait ~4 hours before the bread will be ready. Of course, using the delayed start will solve this, but we like to put milk and egg in, and we are afraid they might go bad sitting overnight.
  
  
• The first I received had been used, they sent replacement... same thing!!!
  By A1YY66N772KODV on 2007-08-10
  I bought this due to all the great reviews and could not believe when it arrived....it was used. Amazon sent a replacement and this time not only was it used and scratched but also dirty. I've also noticed the price has increased $20 or so. I'm done getting appliances from Amazon...Never again!!!
  
  
• died on second loaf, expect 3 months for replacement
  By AZY1OBYT7FQ48 on 2007-02-22
  1st loaf was ok but machine began malfunctioning on second loaf. Return to manufacturer was easy but replacement is on back order for 3 months now even though you can still buy it in stock off Salton's website. Customer service has nothing but backorder excuses. I was even told at 2 months that it hasn't been that long (hinting I was complaining for nothing).
  
  My biggest mistake was not returning to amazon (I was at 30 day mark and called the manufacturer).
  
  1 star for poor manufacturer response.
  
  Update....by coincidence I received shipping confirmation the same day I typed the review. Hopefully the machine works well this time.
  
  
  
• Not happy with this machine
  By A3DL2BHSCIPAPU on 2007-04-23
  I ordered this machine after reading the reviews but very unhappy with it. I dont think this machine can handle heavy flours at all, wheat, spelt, rye. The paddle is not long enough, doesnt mix well esp the heavy flours. Made about 6 loafs of bread, all were edible esp by my kids and dogs but the bread was lumpy(due to poor mixing) some where wet in the middle yet the crust was too thick. I followed the directions yet the flour did not rise or very lit. I am returning this bread machine, I need a bread machine that can handle whole grains and that doesnt need to be watched so closely.
  
  
• buy this machine for gluten free bread
  By A2F9WHJWLK3LM9 on 2006-12-09
  i just made my first loaf of gluten free bread - gluten free pantry best sandwich bread and its wonderful. first gf bread worth eating in 2 1/2 yrs. i didnt give it 5 stars because the machine a little loud during the kneading cycle, scared the dog. also i cant program the glutenfree cycle for a 2lb loaf, which wasnt a huge problem because the gluten free cycle is identical to the super rapid cycle. the chart in the manual with the rise times is a little confusing and the math is wrong. it says that there is no rise time for the gf cycle, but there really is a 12 minute rise cycle.
  
  i dont think i'm going to bother return it because i want to make more bread.
  
  
  
• Great for gluten free baking
  By A2CCBCZODDG9MU on 2007-02-26
  My daughter was just diagnosed with Celiac Disease, and I wanted a breadmachine that would bake gluten free bread. The Zojirushi is so highly recommended that I was a bit leery of trying this machine. But I figured that the $130 savings was worth a gamble. So far I am thrilled with this machine. I have baked just three loaves of bread with it, but all have come out perfectly. Keep in mind that I am brand new to GF baking and it can be tricky! I have made two mixes in this machine and a from scratch bread. They rise beautifully and they do not fall afterwards. They have a nice crust and even texture. It is very simple to make GF bread in this machine. Add your wet ingredients, then your dry, sprinkle yeast on top. The GF setting is activated with a touch of a button. I am very happy with this purchase.
  
  
• Dream Machine Makes Breadmaking Effortless
  By AIU3D5AI6X2O8 on 2007-06-03
  Wife diagnosed with celiac disease; no more bread containing wheat. We selected this Breadman due to its GLUTEN-FREE cycle and the very positive recommendation of a friend.
  
  We had immediate success with ready mixes (Bob's Red Mill brand).
  
  We've had a few fizzles (bread not rising enough, bread 'sinking', being too damp in center, etc.) None of these disasters has been the fault of the Breadman; they're the product of our inexperience.
  
  We're entering month #3 and our success rate has risen dramatically. Pamela's Amazing Wheat-Free Bread Mix has replaced Bob's Red Mill as our favorite but making bread mix from scratch is even better.
  
  Overall time to completion is about an hour on the GF cycle. Cleanup is a breeze. Wish we'd have bought one years ago, even before needing wheet-free breads.
  
  We read a lot of online chat about bread machines and agree that running this one without ingredients for the very first cycle is not good advice. It seems to be like running a microwave without anything in the cooking cavity ... a sure way to burn it out. We simply cleaned the bread paddle and pan and created our first loaf.
  
  We left the paddle in for loaf #1 and removed it mid-cycle for the second loaf. Excellent bread either way but we prefer to remove the paddle during the cycle. The more loaves we create, the stronger we feel: REMOVE THE PADDLE BEFORE BAKING YOUR LOAF !!! Yes, it's going to get chewed and swallowed anyway but it's much more appealing without the irregular hole in every slice.
  
  With strawberries now in season, we've gone into jam production using that cycle. It takes a bit of experimenting with pectin but the results have been fantastic. Just one more reason to own this machine.
  
  In this price range, we think the Breadman Pro is the most elegant and user-friendly machine going. Best of all, it produces super breads and jams. Per other reviews, we agree that the included recipe book is pretty weak. You'll need to purchase a couple of bread machine books (also on Amazon) to really get the hang of it.
  
  If you're in the market for a great machine, this is it.
  
  
• READ ALL REVIEWS CAREFULLY before buying the Breadman TR875 Stainless Steel Breadmaker!!!!!!!
  By A29NDSA4LMOWUL on 2008-02-12
  Listen very carefully to the negative reviews... or semi-negative reviews. They are more dead-on than the positive reviews. I too received a product that appears to have been returned and an attempt to be refurbished. There was glue coming out of the panel, and the menu button was sticking, and would not let me choose my options. The "loaf" button did not allow any choices at all, and when I tried to "stop" the machine, it continued. The accessory kit was broken as well. It didn't even bake the bread properly. My 15 year old bread maker works better, and it is on it's way out... (I ordered this NEW, nothing stated "refurbished" or otherwise.)
  0 stars ZERO STARS BEWARE! AND CHECK OUT THE OTHER COMPLAINTS...
  Breadman TR875 2-Pound Breadmaker, Stainless Steel
  BreadmanTR875 Breadmaker, 2 LB.
  
  5/4/2008 Well in my quest to buy a bread machine, I have found none like the one I am replacing. I went on Ebay & found the exact same bread machine that I am trying to replace (Regal Kitchen Pro K6745S); and practically new. (It is hard to find.) I have had mine so long, I know that it is a better choice than trying to look for a machine made recently. I'm so familiar with the way it works, that I have successfully gotten it to work with gluten-free bread on the rapid cycle; even though the machine does not have a "gluten-free" cycle.
  
  
• Breadmaker a winner for gluten free bread!
  By A3303W2CTA2YX1 on 2007-01-27
  I bought this breadmaker to make gluten free homemade bread. I noticed that there is not a 2lb setting option (only 1.5lb) for the gluten free loaf (even though in the instruction book it says there is). That is fine though- just use the super rapid cycle- it is exactly the same as the gluten free setting and allows for the 2lb loaf size. I have made one loaf so far- I was very pleased with the the results, my bread rose nicely and was moist and delicious, not crumbly (I used Gluten Free Pantry best sandwich bread)- I would recommend this breadmaker to anyone and especially for anyone looking to make a good gluten free loaf!
  
  
• Best breadmaker for all but the pros.
  By A1GKHQRG5J92NZ on 2007-05-30
  If you want a breadmaker that does everything except shape the rolls from the dough, this is it. I absolutly love it! It is flawless so far. I've made regular breads, doughs of all sorts and even supposedly "hard to make breads" in this machine with out problems. The add-in beep is perfect and can be heard in another room. The finishing beep is loud enough to remind you it's done but only lasts for a minute so doesn't drive you nuts. It isn't silent, but what machine is. My family tuned it out in no time. The recipes in the includded manual all work great (except during a severe drought we are haveing right now I have to a 1/4 cup of water to the dough). I use King Arthur Bread Flour, which rises higher, so have to use the smaller bread size setting since the larger size pushed the lid open, Ha ha. I worked in a bakery before this machine and know what fresh hand made, hand kneaded, hand formed bread tastes like and this is the closest I have come with any bread machine I have tested. Great Machine!!!!!!!!!!
  
  
• Great breadmaker and a great value!
  By APOJCI8DNHB0H on 2008-02-02
  I got this bread machine about 6 months ago, and just realized that it is time to share a review!
  
  I did A LOT of research over quite a long period of time, and finally decided on this one. I'm glad I selected it, and I have been making great bread ever since.
  
  Should you get a breadmaker?
  Here's the deal. If you like gourmet breads, they usually cost about $4-$6 in the supermarket, and they still have all sorts of preservatives and random ingredients in them that help them stay fresh for a while. An easy solution to this dilemma is to buy a bread machine and make your own bread. It costs about $1 per loaf, and if you prorate the price of the machine (about $75?) out by 75 loaves, that adds $1 to the price. So, you are making gourmet bread with ingredients YOU selected! Its custom gourmet bread and its inexpensive! After those initial 75 loaves to cover the cost of the machine, you've got yourself a lot of high quality, cheap bread (and if it goes bad before you can finish it, you don't feel like you dumped money in the trash).
  
  Which breadmaker do you get?
  So, once you've decided you need a breadmaker, you've got a billion options. You can get a full range in prices, with various capabilities and loaf sizes. I personally hate the "tall" loaves that are kind of column shaped, so I looked for a machine that can make horizontal loaves. Again, there are a number of opportunities. I read review after review, website after website, looking for that "perfect" machine. And, this baby is it! The price, mixed with a large number of good reviews, and the quality of the product (it is sturdy, easy to use, and looks nice in the kitchen) make this a great choice.
  
  The recipes in the included booklet are pretty good, and I would also suggest you go to one of the numerous breadmaker recipe websites. My brother (whom I convinced to buy the same machine) bought a book with something like 1,000 recipes. He loves his breadman pro too, and uses it much more than I do...he makes all these crazy variations (it's awesome!), and uses all the random options (like the dough option). He did mention that it "over mixes" cookie dough, but I question the need to make cookie dough in a breadmaker (is it that hard to mix cookie dough yourself?).
  
  I should note that whole wheat flours don't rise as easily (I think they are denser), so an increase of the yeast amount helps (without tasting "yeasty") - this has nothing to do with the bread machine, just bread making in general. Also, if you know someone that is allergic to wheat, but isn't allergic to glucose, this machine does a nice job with a rye/spelt blend for the flour...it doesn't rise much, but people allergic to wheat are usually used to that whole scenario, so it's not a big deal. Oh, in case you're wondering about the reviewers who are having trouble getting their bread to rise the right amount, there's something I've noticed about the temperature of the water you add. I think there's a reason that the recipe book calls for 80 degree water, and I've noticed that too hot or too cold water will limit how high you see the loaf rise. Regarding how long it takes to make a loaf, you have a few options. You can make a loaf in 3.25 hours (the longest) and as fast as a little over 1 hour.
  
  Should you buy it from Amazon?
  A quick note about amazon. They sent me a machine that was clearly used once or twice. It even had some flour residue inside, and a spot was rubbed out of the stick free surface of the pan. I think this is incredibly shady, but I'm a pretty laid back guy with purchases under $100, so I just called them and told them about it, and they gave me some money back to remedy the situation. I'm sure I could have forced a replacement product, but I didn't. Just do a good check over the machine when you get it to make sure it is new!
  
  It can't be THAT great...
  My only issues with the machine are as follows: 1) the beeps. Why can't I shut them off? I'd love to make bread over night and wake up with fresh bread, but the beeps would wake me up in the night. 2) loud when mixing the dough. I am sure all breadmakers are like this, but I had to bring it up. 3) Dough stuck in the corners of the square tray. Again, I think this is probably standard...so I go in after the first spin cycle and kind of "help" the flour that is still remaining in the corners.
  
  Overall, a great machine at a great price. I highly recommend it!
  
  Good luck!
  
  
• I should have listened to the reviews
  By A11JU0IXN9X3QT on 2007-11-02
  I read the reviews and thought I would throw the dice. Well I lost. I ordered the Breadman for my family that have all been recently put on a gluten free diet. We made one loaf that came out delicious. Two days later I poured in all the ingredients (which are extremely expensive) and turned the machine on. The machine gave a few clicks and that was it. Dead........... I should have listened to all the reviews that stated the same scenario. It obviously happens a lot. I am extremely disappointed in this product and I think that The Breadman corporation needs to do some additional quality control.
  
  
• We LOVE it! Great Breadmaker @ an affordable price!
  By A3A37C4MQXKXH2 on 2007-06-25
  This was our first breadmaker. We reseached breadmakers for a few months and read most of the reviews here on Amazon for the different models. I can't exactly say what it was about this model that triggered our purchase, but the positive reviews were a plus. We received the breadmaker after a short delay (it was out of stock) and immediately started making bread. It's super easy to use, and the bread was excellent. The menu has 10 preset bread recipe choices, and options for different crusts (light, medium, dark) and it can make either a 1.5lb or 2lb. loaf. The first loaf we made was Menu option 1, classic white bread, 2lb loaf. We used all purpose flour, vegetable oil, and normal over the counter ingredients (salt, sugar, tap water). The yeast was Fleischmann's. Water, and everything else but the flour and yeast go in first. Then flour, then yeast on top. Press Menu button 1, then the loaf button to select 2lb loaf, then select the crust you want. Press Start. That's it. Makes a 2lb. loaf in about 3hrs. 10 mins. The only time I interacted with the machine was to gently push loaf residue off of the sides of the bread pan during the initial mixing. I don't know if that's necessary or not, but I didn't want dough remnants on the side of the pan, so I helped out the mixing process with my spatula.
  
  The baked loaf comes out of the pan really easy, and sometimes the mixer paddle is trapped in the bottom of the loaf, but it's easy to remove. The pan comes out really easy and its a snap to clean it. You need to clean the mixer paddle carefully before you store the machine after using it, dough will work its way inside the D shaped motor shaft hole and probably ferment. I used a very small bottle brush and detergent to get that hole sparkly clean for storage.
  
  We've made 5 or 6 loaves of bread with this machine by now. We tried a 1.5lb French Bread (Menu #2) with all purpose flour, olive oil, medium crust. And it was delicious.
  
  We paid about $10 less when we purchased it off of Amazon last month, when it came back in stock, the price appears to have jumped about $10. But, given the chance again, I would buy this machine anyway.
  
  Good value for the money, and it makes great bread.
  
  
• Fresh baked smell is all it takes...
  By ACA9XKP53H0EO on 2007-03-13
  What a quality product. The recipe book that comes with it is basic (just buy a bread machine book) but the machine itself is top notch. I have had it for a while now and have not been disappointed. Just throw the ingredients (fresh) in the pan and the machine does the rest...and does it well. How much easier can that be? Piping hot bread. I have experimented and made a few mistakes, but learned quickly a little more liquid does the trick. At least, for me. I did some research before deciding on Breadman and I couldn't be more satisfied. I really don't get into the stars rating because the experience outweighs "seal". And a quick tip: a few minutes before the baking begins just take out the dough, remove the paddle and put the dough right back in the pan. Voila! No paddle baked in the bread.
  
  
• A wonderful horizontal loaf bread machine!
  By A3U4GW06XNSI2Q on 2007-03-21
  This bread machine is a GREAT value for the money. When I bought this, I was looking for a stellar performing bread machine that could withstand lots of use. This bread machine fit the bill!! I love the horizontal loaves it produces--it's easier to cut and I think it kneads much better than the vertical loaf type machine. Easy to clean and the non stick surface in the bread pan is MUCH BETTER than cheaper priced machines. Another plus is that this machine does not take up a lot of counter space. It is rounded around the edges. Breadman has a great reputation for great quality bread machines, so this is a great investment!
  
  
• gluten free breadmaker
  By AFUMOSCE48O4C on 2007-08-23
  I havebeen making gluten free bread regularly since receiving this machine and haven't looked back. No more cardboard bread from the market. I am very impressed with it. It is easy to clean and maintain and makes great bread. It is silent and fast - one hour 17 minutes for a medium sized loaf.
  
  
  
  
• SHAME ON YOU AMAZON!!
  By A2Q5NBVR75TEOE on 2008-11-27
  On 11-23-08 I put this item in my cart at $79.99, waiting for Black Friday in hopes the price might decrease!! Instead, Amazon showcased it as a Black Friday deal today, 11-27-08, and raised the price to $94.37!!!!
  
  
• Bread heaven
  By APEPVW7I92ZG8 on 2007-02-05
  I received this as a Christmas present. This is our third bread machine over the years, and the Breadman TR-8752 has been nothing short of superb. We've been using a couple of different bread recipe books, but I also bought "Rustic European Breads" and the recipes in that book (plus a few we've found on the web) have transferred our kitchen into something of a European heaven. The timer works superbly; all you have to remember is that you're setting the timer as a countdown to when you want the bread finished, not when you want the cycle to start. Also, it helps a lot of if you remove the bread immediately after the cycle completes and set it on a rack to cool - 1-2 hours. That's when it will be ready for slicing (at least, this is how it works for us). Stick with King Arthur Flours and Fleischmann's Bread Machine Yeast and people will be calling you a master baker in no time.
  
  
• GREAT machine!!
  By A11ELW99L85AXK on 2007-04-07
  I absolutely love this bread machine! I've made three diff types of bread since getting my machine - 1) challah, 2) cinnamon cranberry, and 3) whole wheat. All three loaves turned out perfectly and were better than those I've paid loads for at Panera and Bear Rock. Prior to the Breadman, I had a cheap Sunbeam and it was sooooooo picky about measurements, temp, etc. Mind you, having had this exp, I am careful about scooping dry ingredients into the measure cups and bought a digital thermometer to test my water - but the Breadman seems to be MUCH less picky than the Sunbeam. My only caution is that the bread takes a good while to bake/make. Beware if you are like me and decide to make a loaf of bread a couple of hours before bed - you might end up staying up past your bedtime! :) Overall, the best bread maker I've ever used - an excellent investment.
  
  
• Broken right out of the box
  By AA8YVZ8Y52Q0O on 2007-08-29
  We were excited to receive this breadmaker. It was our first ever breadmaker. But to our dismay, it was broken before we began. The kneading paddle didn't work. We are returning it for another one. Hopefully, we'll have a better luck next time.
  
  
• Defective product
  By A12H9JYZJ6QH70 on 2007-12-15
  I received the bread machine three days ago and have tried to make bread but it will not start. The buttons do not work at all. It is clearly a defective product. I am returning mine back to Amazon and will buy a different bread machine. I liked the design of the machine and that is why I choose this one but it does not look like it is a well built machine.
  
  
• Great bread machine for gluten-free bread!
  By A2JO3Q3LH2JJIA on 2007-04-19
  I bought this bread machine recently and have used it a couple times now for gluten-free breads using Pamela's Wheat-Free Amazing Bread Mix. I love the fact this machine has a gluten-free cycle on it! Made a great loaf of bread! Bread Mix, Amazing, Wheat/Gluten Free, 19 oz.
  
  
• Gluten Free setting does not work as advertised
  By A1320YW3HQNBWN on 2007-05-12
  Unfortunately, after purchasing this item and using it with a Gluten Free bread mix, I discovered that the bread comes out too wet. You also cannot change the bread size from 1 1/2 lbs to 2 lbs. on the GF setting. After researching it on the internet, I found out that many others have experienced the same problem. So, don't buy this machine if you are counting on it for GF baking.
  
  
• DISAPPOINTED
  By A3K39OYGF0ZMYM on 2007-09-08
  I PURCHASED THIS BREAD MAKER FOR MY DAUGHTER FOR A BIRTHDAY GIFT IN APRIL 2007 AND THEN PURCHASED A SECOND ONE FOR MY SELF A FEW WEEKS LATER. MY DAUGHTERS MACHINE BROKE A FEW MONTHS LATER (AUGUST) AND SHE RETURNED IT FOR A REPLACEMENT. SHE HAS NOT RECEIVED HER REPLACEMENT AND WHEN SHE INQUIRED VIA PHONE SHE WAS TOLD THIS ITEM IS NOT IN STOCK. I SEE THIS ITEM IS INDEED IN STOCK AND SHE HAS BEEN LIED TO. MY DAUGHTER ASKED FOR A REFUND AND WAS TOLD IF THIS ITEM IS NOT IN STOCK IN ANOTHER MONTH THEY WILL GIVE HER A KENMORE REPLACEMENT. SHE DOES NOT WANT A KENMORE, SHE WANTS THIS SAME TR8752-BREADMAKER OR A REFUND. WHAT IS THE PROBLEM HERE?
  
  
• Burned out
  By A246RA395LP6DI on 2007-12-21
  I bought this bread machine 6 months ago, and it burned out completely after three months. I didn't use it excessively, or cause it to burn out in any way. Also, the oversized control buttons on the unit felt cheaply made when pushed, and sometimes wouldn't push in properly. I would avoid this bread machine!
  
  

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• The Bread Lover's Bread Machine Cookbook
• Pamela's Products Wheat-Free Amazing Bread Mix, 19-Ounce Packages (Pack of 6)
• The Gluten-Free Gourmet Bakes Bread: More Than 200 Wheat-Free Recipes