The rubber (?) gasket between the kneading blade and the bottom of the bread pan has deteriorated and sluffed off into bread. Can I get a replacement?

If you baked bread in it and cannot get the paddle free, put enough water in the pan to cover the paddle and let it set for 5 or 10 min to soak the bread crust that formed between the shaft and the paddle. Then take a hold of the shaft on bottom of pan with hand or pliers to hold it still and try to work the paddle clockwise with other hand until it becomes unwedged from shaft. Sometimes it gets wedged on shaft pretty tight due to the beating against dough ball and cooked bread holds it tightly wedged.

I need to know the make and model of your machine.

Hi Bob: I believe the metal hook you are referring to may be the kneading blade. The kneading blade is attached to the spindle at the bottom of the bread pan before begining to add your ingredeints.

A link to your manual is here:

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/media/i3d/01/A/man-migrate/MANUAL000063299.pdf

Hi, If this is the third time using it, it could be defective. Return it for service. If not under warranty, try a few things. 1) Make sure the pan is inserted in the machine correctly. 2) Make sure that the paddle is not sticking, or the sealed bearing on the bottom of the bread pan is not broken or frozen. (Take pan out and see if you can turn the paddle freely by hand). Or finally, the belt may be loose and slipping, especially when it takes more power to knead the dough the second time. Good luck...Hank

Hello, There is a sealed bearing that is on the bottom of the pan and unfortunately it can not be replaced. You will need a new bread pan. Hank

Hi,
The sealed bearing on the bottom of your pan is broken. There is no fix for it...sorry. If under warranty sunbeam will replace it. Try looking on eBay for a new pan. ( I have same model as you and the bearing froze after 5 years of heavy use. The pans on eBay were very expensive, so I bought a new Sunbeam iat Walmart in New Hampshire for just under $50.00 and no tax).

Hi,
There is a sealed bearing at the bottom of the pan. This allows the paddle to rotate. The bearing has failed and is falling apart. This usually happens with age or use. Time for a new bread pan. If you are lucky you can find one on ebay. Sorry for the bad news....Hank

I had that problem with my Zoji breadmaker. I sprayed a little non-stick spray on the blad and it worked. You can also spray the pan.

Hi,

This sometimes happens. I have a Panasonic.

When you place contents in pan with some machines it is important to place contents
in a particular order. I should try to keep contents away from the kneading blade as you place them.
Another thing that might possibly help is to put a litter olive oil around the blade before adding ingredients.

Hope that this helps

Alleillia

here's the manual if you need it http://www.bread-maker.net/Bread-maker-reviews/Product%20Manuals/Betty-Crocker-BCF1690.pdf freefone for spares from manufacturer: 1-866-819-4335 hope this helps :)