Where have all the Panasonic bread makers gone?!

[theusualwednesday]

Been saving up / waiting to have enough money for this for years! Finally have enough through vouchers etc, want to buy the newest model as it has features I like, they’re sold out everywhere!!

Does anyone know why?!

Mine worked perfectly for 15 years with frequent use then the blade stopped going round at the start of the first lockdown. I unscrewed the base and found it was simply that the rubber drive band had worn out. Ordered a new one online for under a pound and it has been faultless ever since.
Honestly, how many appliances will keep going like that these days? It was worth every penny of what seemed like a very extravagant £100.

This kind of info is exactly why I want one and why I’d rather try and get the exact brand/model I want - if I’m going to use it for 20 years!

I’m glad it’s helpful though I admit one reason I went for the top of the range was because I wanted one with a raisin dispenser and I have literally not used that for over a decade!

This kind of info is exactly why I want one and why I’d rather try and get the exact brand/model I want - if I’m going to use it for 20 years!

I have been using mine for twenty years, I bought it when I was pregnant with my first dc and she will be 21 this year. I use it at least four times a week.

@theusualwednesday your post before last made me laugh, well said.
I shouldn't be on this thread as I don't cook anything, let alone bread, but it's been a nice thread and quite informative