Bread-Bakers v096.n007.6

We have a 5+ yr old Panasonic Bread machine.

We have been very delighted with it, but recently we have noticed that the
loaves stick to the bucket and and consequently are very hard to remove.
We have had the same difficulty with a wide variety of loaves.  Using a
wooden paddle to loosen them doesn't seem to help....the loaves tear!

Any suggestions?  We've been wondering if it might be necessary to replace
the bucket.

Thanks,

Russ Carmel
carmel@panix.com