Check to see if a local appliance repair shop will handle bread machines, or if the machine will need to be returned to the manufacturer for repairs. Keep the receipt and the box in case it does. Whatever the shape, the taste remains the same. All have removable nonstick pans that allow for easy cleaning and, in most, easy preparation of the recipe. Some, however, do require the pan to be locked in place before the ingredients can be added.
Bread machines have different pan capacities.
Machines with larger pan capacities in many cases will be able to produce the smaller 1-pound loaves. One model on the market has two pans and can bake two loaves of bread at once. It allows the operator to delay the start of the process for up to 12 to 16 hours so fresh bread can be enjoyed in the morning or after work. Look for machines that have the ability to recover after short power failures of five to 10 minutes. The yeast dispenser guarantees that the yeast will remain dry and not activate prematurely when using the delayed bake timer.