Your breadmaker start up any more

Just finished making your bread mix? Only thing left for you to do is knead it? Is this the point at which you've found out your bread machine has decided to leave you to your own devices or test your patience? Don't let yourself be defeated! In this article, we're going to show you that the solution to your problem isn't necessarily all that complicated. Find out the most common causes for this issue in this article.

THE POTENTIAL CAUSES FOR THIS FAULT:

• A Power supply issue

• The Appliance needs to be reset

• The Bread Pan isn't seated properly in place

• The main Circuit Board (PCB) is Defective

• The Breakmaker's Motor is Faulty

WARNING
Before you do anything to your appliance, make sure you disconnect it from the power supply.
There is a risk of electric shock.
Wear suitable protective gloves if you need to dismantle anything.
There is a risk of getting cut or injured.

A Power supply issue

If your breadmaker won't start up, it might be that you're overlooking the obvious. Will it switch on? If yes, you can skip this stage. If no, you'll probably need to check it's actually receiving power. As a first step, make sure the plug is properly inserted in the socket. Then check for the presence of current. It's not unheard of to have a power cut just at the wrong moment! If everything is as it should be, you can also check that the power cable isn't damaged and that the plug socket is working properly (by plugging another appliance into it for example).

The Appliance needs to be reset

As with any appliance, resetting is sometimes necessary in order to get everything working properly again. You'll need to find out what the reset procedure is for your particular breadmaker. It might require the simple press of a single button or could involve holding down multiple buttons at the same time. Consult the user manual to find out exactly what you need to do in your case.

The Bread Pan isn't seated properly in place

Some breadmakers are equipped with contact switches that prevent the appliance operating if the bread pan is not properly seated in place. You should also check the cover is properly locked, and don't forget to inspect the locking mechanism itself, which needs to be in good working order. In fact, If this is worn or cracked, your appliance will not start up.

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The main Circuit Board (PCB) is Defective

As with any appliance, resetting is sometimes necessary in order to get everything working properly again. You'll need to find out what the reset procedure is for your particular breadmaker. It might require the simple press of a single button or could involve holding down multiple buttons at the same time. Consult the user manual to find out exactly what you need to do in your case.

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A Fault with the Breakmaker's Motor

And what if it's simply a fault with the motor in your breadmaker? To find out if this is the case, you can test and check this component using a multimeter.On the majority of models, the motor can be accessed by lifting out the bread pan then removing the appliance's main compartment.

• Before doing anything, however, it's absolutely imperative to first unplug your appliance from the mains before proceeding to test the continuity of the motor's coils. Ensure your multimeter is in ohmmeter mode before carrying out the test. If you can't detect any continuity at the motor's terminals, you will need to replace the whole component.
• To check for the presence of voltage at the motor, by contrast, you'll need to plug your breadmaker back in and use the multimeter in voltmeter mode. Be extremely careful when carrying out this procedure!

And finally, don't forget to check the motor's gears, which might be damaged or seized up, thus preventing the motor from starting.

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