>From: Bonnie Pollack <bpollack@umd5.umd.edu>
>Subject: which machine to buy
>Date: Sat, 4 Jan 1997 09:31:15 -0500 (EST)
>I have procrastinated in buying a second machine. I was about to put a
>Zo on layaway when the new Breadman Ultima came on the market. I want a
>machine that has versatility and dependability and is well backed by the
>manufacturer. I also hate pans that stick after multiple uses. I am
>addicted to making bread and make 2 or so loaves a day. Any advice would
>be appreciated. I am leaning toward the Zo as a gut feeling but do not
>have any hard evidence. Help please. Bonnie
Bonnie,
I have had a Zoji S15A machine for the past several months. I have been
impressed with the fact that it is very well made. It is very quiet during
operation and, I believe, will stand up to a lot of hard use. A loal
gormet store here confirms that they have used the same Zoji machine for
teaching classes for several years. The Zoji manuals also gives me a lot
more information about exact kneading and baking times than other machines
do. And I do like the "cake" cycle.
Having said that, there are certainly some negatives:
- Zoji is not a very helpful company. I think that the people who answer
their phones know little.
- My breadpan has started to stick somewhat after only a few month's use.
I now use cooking
spray on it prior to use.
- While the "homemade" programmable cycle is quite nice, its programming
is very slow.
Take care!
Ron
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