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Here’s how to keep it going. (Maintenance)

Here’s how to keep it going. (Maintenance)

FAQs help when answering common questions, but let’s face it, the real questions are more like: “What th--” or “How the heck”, right? There are some simple maintenance steps you can take with your Zojirushi Breadmaker that will help to prevent a lot of these problems, or when daily usage has worn parts down and when to change them.

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Daily Care

Easy daily care starts here

  • Clean Main Body

    Wipe down the outside and inside with a soft dry cloth to keep it clean—our breadmakers are streamlined in shape so it’s easy to clean.

  • Baking Pan & Kneading Blades

    Don’t scrape with metallic tools—instead just use dish soap and a soft sponge to clean dough remnants off the pan and blades.

  • Baking Pan

    Use only non-abrasive sponges. Scratching the surface will cause corrosion, resulting in uneven baking and difficulty releasing the bread.

  • Dough Remnants

    Soften by soaking with lukewarm water, but avoid leaving for too long. This may cause corrosion or the blade shaft may stop rotating.

  • Dough Remnants

    Wash after every use. For a stuck blade, soften around the blade with warm water, then jiggle it by holding the wing nut underneath the pan.

  • Blade Shaft

    These should be cleaned regularly with dish soap and warm water, taking care not to scratch the parts in the sealed area.

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Long Term Maintenance

Tips for using the products for a long time

  • Cleaning Dos and Don’ts

    All the parts can be cleaned with basic dish soap, a soft sponge and warm water. Don’t use abrasive cleansers, chemicals or hard brushes.

  • Useful Tools

    Wooden chopsticks are a good tool that can get into hard-to-reach areas without scratching. Small nylon brushes can also work well.

  • Heater Area

    Immediately clean if bread crumbs or debris get trapped here—it can start to burn the next time you bake bread.

  • Long Term Storage 1

    Thoroughly clean the baking pan, kneading blades and add dispenser (if applicable). Leaving debris in the pan could damage the nonstick coating.

  • Long Term Storage 2

    Thoroughly dry after deep cleaning. Moisture in hidden areas could cause mold to grow.

  • Long Term Storage 3

    Wash all accessories like measuring cups and spoons. Keep them in the baking pan so you don’t lose them.

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Time to Replace

When to Replace

  • If the motor spins the blade shafts but the blades do not spin, the inside of the blade has worn out. Replace with a new one.

  • If the motor is running but the blade shafts do not spin, they have become jammed into the baking pan assembly. Replace with a new pan.

  • Any visible wear on the nonstick coating of the baking pan or kneading blade may cause corrosion—replacing them is recommended.

  • Instruction Manuals

    Refer to the manuals for troubleshooting tips—they contain useful information and advice on how to care for your Zojirushi product.

  • Customer Service

    If there are no issues with worn or damaged parts but your bread continues to fail, contact Customer Service or your nearest authorized Zojirushi repair center.

  • Zojirushi Shop

    Parts can be purchased online directly from us. If you cannot find what you’re looking for, or have other questions, please feel free to contact us.

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