Breadman TR2200C Ultimate Bread Machine

2009-01-06 Reviewer: E. D. Jacobsen from Bellevue, WA USA
I have had the Breadman Ultimate TR2200C now for about 3 years and continue to use it about once a week. It only takes a few minutes to throw the ingredients in for bread to be finished baking in about 3 hours or program it to have the bread ready later, for example for morning breakfast. I often use the dough cycle and bake on a stone in the oven. For the past several years I have purchased the 50 pound bags of flour at Costco and go through over 100 pounds of flour per year.

When preparing to have bread ready at a future time, one must realize only some recipes are suitable, and the yeast must be added last and remain dry. A common mistake is to not ensure the pan is completely engaged. One otherwise may discover the ingredients have been baked but not mixed.

I have many books on bread making, but Beth Hensperger's "Bread Machine Cookbook" is outstanding. Almost every recipe I have tried has been successful.

I have had an issue with the seals on the paddle shaft. Due to frequent use over many years the seals have reached the end of their service lifetime.

2009-01-23 Reviewer: Mixamaster from Tucson, AZ USA
I have had my Breadman ultimate TR2200C for nearly eight years now. I bake one to three loaves per week, and figure I have made over a thousand loaves with this machine alone. I love being able to program and experiment with different recipes, rising and heating cycles, etc. If you are a real bread baker, or you want to learn and need the flexibility to experiment with your breads, this is the machine for you.

I have to say that mine has been a real workhorse--it keeps chugging away. I killed the first pan and paddle after about three years, and my second one is dead now. (The second one got better care.) I was considering replacing it, but the inside clips that are supposed to hold the pan tight are getting loose now. A few times, the pan has hopped right out and then there is a REAL racket! At this point I think there is just too much "movement" in the whole machine, but I *definitely* got my money's worth.

Pros: This machine just keeps working. The recipes were a real help to get me started, and I like having the cycles all laid out in the chart in the manual. (If you haven't seen it, the manual comes with a complete listing of times and temperatures for each cycle or cycle variation.) I don't use the add-in tray much and it doesn't seem to work anymore--this could be an issue of it getting gummed up though. This is a one-paddle model--if I haven't measured carefully the dough doesn't pick up everything from the sides and I have to scrape them down. However, it makes a distinctive sound when the dough is kneading properly, so I just try to stop by and listen while it is working. I've never had a yeast rising problem, but live in the Arizona desert for what it is worth. (Note: I always use baker's yeast and gently mix it in with the flour right at the top above the paddle.) I use delay bake all the time and never have a problem, but generally use a preheated cycle.

Cons: It took Salton four MONTHS to replace my pan and paddle. Lots of nice people with promises, but it was back-ordered "10 days or so" FOREVER. Now that the machine is wearing out, I have to be very sure the pan is clipped in, or it will "jump up" above the shaft and bang around. This is a very recent problem though. I will be buying another Breadman high-end model, just haven't decided which one.Breadman TR2200C Ultimate Bread Machine

2009-07-10 Reviewer: Sweet Pea from Michigan
I am an experience bread machine user having owned several bread machines over the past 25 years. My TR2200 Breadman Ultimate died last week. I do have a spare one for backup use.

I decided to buy a new machine to accompany my spare one. I bought the TR2500BC Stainless steel. WHAT A PIECE OF JUNK! It is cheaply made, noisy, the pan is much smaller than the original machines and the paddle sticks in the baked loaf of bread even when sprayed with cooking spray.

I have made 3 loaves of bread using my original recipes and one that came with the machine. They are mis-shaped, under baked with a doughy texture and heavy as lead. I am returning this piece of junk to Target tomorrow.

I am so sorry they discontinued the TR2200 machine, it was a real work horse. I loved it so much I bought my 2 daughters each one and recommended it to my 3 Aunts who purchased them. Now I am not sure what to purchase. I dread experimenting with different brands of machines only to be disappointed again.

Sorry but I can not give the TR2500BC a favorable rating. I would not recommend this to anyone.

A very unhappy customer.

2010-02-05 Reviewer: M. Farrell from Spokane, WA USA
I am on my second Breadman machine. I use it every day. The problem I have is: the pans wear out. I went through three pans with my first machine. Now the pan on my second machine is leaking. It is expensive to keep buying replacement pans from the company. So I am wondering if there is a better brand of machine. The Breadman is not cheap, but I purchased it because it seemed to have good ratings. Now I wonder if I should try another brand. As I said, I make a loaf almost every day of the year, so I need a machine that will hold up over the long haul. I don't need a lot of fancy cycles like the Breadman. I only use the whole wheat loaf cycle with the over-night delay and the dough cycle for pizza dough or rolls.
Suggestions welcome.

2010-02-07 Reviewer: Michael Robert Akers from seattle, WA USA
first time i got this out of the box it made bread stick style so don't buy this item unless you like stick style bread.