"This is the best bread machine I have ever used! After trying and returning several different brands (3 Cuisinart, 2 B&D), due to various problems such as motors stalling and bread pans popping off the mounts, I had just about given up when someone recommended Breville to me. I'm still experimenting, but so far each loaf has turned out either perfect or almost perfect. Of the 10 loaves I have made in almost 2 weeks, only 1 was a "door stopper", but still edible! The paddle even remained in the pan every time when the bread was done. So far the only problem I've had was when making a loaf of raisin bread, I filled the automatic fruit and nut dispenser with some very fresh and sticky golden raisins, and it didn't pop open automatically at the signal. I had to remove the raisins and add them to the bread pan manually. Next time I will try washing and drying the raisins on paper towels, as the YouTube video shows! Thanks, Breville, for a great bread machine.....a little more expensive but worth every penny!"