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131 of 134 found the following review helpful:
 BREADMAN TR2700 Nov 04, 2009
By Joanna Hogan
"Joanna's"
I have been a breadmaker my entire life. There is nothing like the smell of baking bread as you walk in the door, especially on a cold winter day. The evolution of the bread machine was exciting for me. I remember the first bread machines with the tall, horizontal loaf pan that was somewhat less than exciting. Then, the "horizontal" loaf appeared. I own two of the first Breadman machines, TR845 with the horizonal loaf and as a "basic breadmaker" those are terrific. They are sturdy, relatively quiet for a breadmaker and the pan secures itself well within the machine. This model does not have all the cycles of more current models and it does not automatically add ingredients as do the TR2500, or Tr2700. However, it does offer a signal "beep" when to add ingredients such as raisons, or cranberries. I love to bake bread and give it away. I often have four breadmakers going at the same time during a holiday.
Last year I purchased the Breadman TR2500, Stainless and Black. Initially I was quite pleased with the performance. However, after several uses I did have problems with the bread pan releasing from the holders on each side requiring a bending and adjusting of the snap in prongs of both the pan and the breadmaker itself. I think this is because the stainless steel on the inside isn't quite as strong as with simple steel of the past models I have used. I LOVE THE COVECTION FEATURE. The first thing I noticed about adding convection to a breadmaker was the crust. The entire crust of the bread, not only the top is VERY CRISPY. For those of you who love to cut off the heel of a fresh loaf of bread and smear with butter, this is a dream (of course the heel is still the best part of the loaf). Now, I just aquired the newer model which is a TR2700. I have not had the problem with the pan coming loose from the holders in the machine as of yet and the inside is similar in construction to the TR2500? Both the TR2500 and the TR2700 make quite a bit more noise during the kneeding cycles which I think is due to the stainless steel construction vs. steel and plastic which I don't think conduct noise as well. Still, the TR2700 is still top notch and well worth the money if you love to make bread and would use it frequently. ONE TIP ON ALL BREADMACHINES. If you find that hole in the bottom of the bread annoying, or displeasing simply keep track of your cycle. After the machine has completed the second kneed going in to the last rise, simply reach in and take off the paddle. End result is a nice loaf with only a small hole from the hub of the paddle. Nice little trick and you won't ever mistakingly give a loaf away with the paddle stuck in it. OOPS, where's my bread paddle?, the next time you try making bread.
42 of 45 found the following review helpful:
Happy, Happy, Happy Nov 11, 2009
By Marie G. Palumbo
"Marie, avid reader"
After reading the above review I went out and bought this item. All I can say is "I LOVE it." My first loaf of bread came out perfect. This bread machine has so many wonderful features; a digital panel which is easy to understand and operate, a see through window, and most importantly, very easy cleanup. Aside from easily washing the pan and paddle, I just wiped the inside of the machine with a damp cloth just as a matter of principle as nothing accummulated in there. It was virtually clean after using it. This is a wonderful upgrade from my Welbilt which is about 10 yrs old, but has served me well also. I had no problems whatsoever with it's operation such as the pan coming undone, as many have reported with the TR2500. I am looking forward to continually using the TR2700 Breadman and highly recommend it.
13 of 13 found the following review helpful:
Ignore the poor reviews... This thing is rock solid. Jul 31, 2010
By Kenneth Knott
After using the TR2200 for almost 10 years, I recently upgraded to the TR2700. Frankly there quite similar in design and use. Some new features of the 2700 I love are the convection oven which has been giving my loaves a wonderfully even crust, and it is much, much quieter than the TR2200. (I have no idea what the earlier review complaining of noise was talking about). Also, to counter another poor review, this machine DOES NOT bounce... It is solid and stable.
As for the bread, is has been great. I have made 5 loaves so far and loved them all. This is a terrific breadmachine for a great price.
112 of 140 found the following review helpful:
 Warning: Potentially serious parts and service problem. Dec 06, 2009
By Michael
This is not a review of the Breadman TR2700 breadmaker itself, but it is relevant to anyone deciding whether to buy that or any other Breadman model.
My wife and I have had a Breadman TR2200 for about five years, and we have been very pleased with the quality of the bread. A little over a year ago, however, the bread pan started leaking, and I could see that the problem was that a washer had broken down due to the heat. I went to the Salton website, expecting to find detailed information about parts and service, and all that was there was a telephone number. So I phoned Salton, and asked about ordering a replacement washer. I was told was that none were available, and that I would have to order a whole new bread pan. I was also told that that the only part that was available for the Breadman TR2200 was the bread pan. When I inquired as to why this was the case, the answer I was given was that support for Breadman products might be discontinued.
I decided to see if I could get a washer from a local hardware store, and found one what, though not an exact match, worked fine. Recently, however, the problem that is very common with the Breadman TR2500 model, in which the bread pan does not stay in place during kneading cycles, appeared. I tried to correct it by bending the metal pieces that hold the bread pan in place, but without success.
If you're considering buying a Breadman - such as the TR2700, for which there are only a few reviews, but all quite favorable - do take a look at both the Salton website, and the Black & Decker website. If you go to the Salton website, and click on "Breadman", you'll get to a page with a link to the Black & Decker website. If you look at the Customer Care menu on that site, and click on "Customer Center", you'll be taken to a page where you'll find that for parts and accessories you need to go to a partner company, Fox International. Follow that link, and I think that you'll find that there is no information at all about parts or service for Breadman products. So before buying any Breadman breadmaker, I'd strongly recommend that you give Salton a call, and ask whether parts and service are available, once your unit is out of the warranty.
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Great bread maker with a ton of features for a good price! Aug 04, 2010
By Andrea Acailawen
My husband and I had been talking about getting a bread maker for a couple of weeks when we ran across this machine at Kohl's. After investigating a bunch of other bread makers and talking over the options, we decided on this unit. None of the other machines we found had this many features, including some at nearly double the price. I have to say, we've been incredibly impressed with the machine since buying it a week ago. It's a great machine for the price!
I've now made three loaves of bread from the included recipe book, as well as two of my own bread recipes. Every one has turned out very well. We weren't big fans of the soy cinnamon raisin loaf recipe (even though I substituted pecans, since I'm not a raisin fan). The bread tasted bland to us, although it baked up perfectly. Thankfully, the neighborhood wildlife has absolutely loved it! :)
I just finishing up some home made banana bread a few minutes ago. I used the bake-only setting and set the temperature and time manually. Since I used a long time favorite recipe and already had to mash the bananas by hand anyway, it was easier just to mix the batter by hand and not have to remove the paddle before baking began. Again, we got a perfect loaf - which was gone in under ten minutes!
Other observations:
The fruit and nut dispenser works perfectly, but you have to make sure you snap the top closed completely. You should be able to hear it snap shut. If you don't close it all the way (a mistake I made the first time I used it), you may find your counter top covered in nuts if you open the machine before the dispenser contents have been released into the dough! (woops)
Also, the machine crust setting default is medium. If you want your crust lighter or darker for a particular loaf, be sure to remember to make the change BEFORE you start the machine. You cannot adjust the cycle after it has started, so always check all of your settings before you hit that start button! The convection feature produces loaves with browned crust all over, not just on top - which is fantastic.
For best loaf results, I always remove the paddle just before the final rise setting for doughs that rise or immediate before the bake cycle on batter breads. It's easy. To remove the paddle just prior to the final rise, simply pause the machine, remove the pan then pull out the dough to remove the paddle. Place the dough back into the pan, return the pan to the machine and press start to start the final rise. Don't forget to do this before the final rise, as removing the paddle after the final rise will cause the dough to fall flat.
Final thoughts: Machine cleanup is very quick and easy. You'll usually find a small knob of baked bread stuck to the pin in the bottom of the pan. Just soak the pan for a few minutes in warm water and this will soften and remove effortlessly.
Overall, I have no complaints about the machine. It works like a dream and is very customizable! I'd recommend it to anyone serious about breaking bread at home.
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