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        The comments on bread machines were interesting, but I would be
interested in opinions on easy of use, specifically in cleaning. We use a
Regal, which performs well, but cleaning the beater, its spindle, and the
bolt tops (in the bottom of the bread container) is a chore requiring
generous use of a toothpick. Are any of the other brands easier to clean?