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On behalf of one of our newly diagnosed celiac members, I asked for opinions
on the Zojirushi bread machine.  The response from the users of the
Zojirushi is that they like it very much.   Following are comments or
suggestions.  There were a couple who suggested a different machine and one
who got rid of it and just utilized the Kitchen Aide Mixer.  See comments
below and thanks to all.

         

(1)   Zo is the best!!

 

(2)  Just wanted to drop a line and let you know that I have a Zo and I love
it!  My son was diagnosed in 2004 and I finally broke down and bought one
last year.  I wish I would have bought it right from the start.  There isn't
a gluten free setting, but it's easy to program for whatever cycle time you
may want.  Definitely recommend!!!!

(3)  While I cannot speak to the 'X' rated model.  I do own a BBCC-V20
model, and have used it every week for over 6 years.  Still reliable, still
makes great bread.  The only wear on the machine is at the base of the
mixing paddles where they flare out to the edge of the little well around
the drive spindle.  One day I may break down and order a new baking pan, but
not yet!

(4)  A good investment for my money.  I have set my controls, which were not
too difficult to setup the first time, to work about 2 hrs and 50 minutes. 

(5)  If she has the money to invest in it, tell her to go for it.  It is the
best one for gluten free breads at this time.  If she gets a cheaper bread
machine, tell her to make sure it has a gluten free setting on it, and it
bakes the loaves on their side.

 

(6)  We have that machine and like it very much. The crucial point may be
that it's sturdy and has two no-nonsense paddles for kneading dough.  The
machine holds up well over time (we've had it a couple years).  Other
machines that cost less are quite a bit flimsier, according to consumer
reviews I've read.

 

(7)  I have the Zojirushi and am very happy with it.  I purchased it because
(at the time) it was the only bread machine on the market that had a custom
cycle (which can be programmed for gf bread).  You only have to do the
programming once and then just press a button.  I would definitely
re-purchase it.

 

(8)  I'm co-host of the Celiac Delphi Forum, and EVERY member says to buy
this brand and model, nothing else.

 

(9)  I have a Hamilton Beach Breadmaker cost me about 40.00 dollars and
makes great gluten free bread. I  use  program # 1 and than use button for
the medium crust, you can change it to dark or light crust is you want, push
start and it takes 2 hrs and 55 minutes.

 

(10)  I have a Breadmaster with a gf cycle. it is great

 

(11) To answer the question we bought a Zojirushi in 1997.  Eventually my
wife found out 

that by buying a Kichen Aid mixer and then baking it in the oven was quicker
and

a lot less clean up. We sold it to a member of our CD support group recently
for 15.00.

 

Sharon

 

 

 


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