I have this Hitachi HB c103 bread machine, and I 've been using it for about a year. I think I need to change the seal (or bering....) of the pan. It turns very hard, I can barelly turn it with my hand from the bottom of the pan. . Any sugestions?
The problem isn't the seal, it is the bearing. You need to disassemble it, clean it, and lubricate it. Turn the pan upside down, and there's a C-ring that you need to pry off. Then you can tap the shaft through the bearing, and it will fall out. Clean the shaft and inside of the bearing, lubricate it, and reassemble.
I usually lubricate with vegetable oil, to avoid any chance of noxious contamination getting into the bread, but I've read a recommendation to use liquid graphite lock lubricant, available from NAPA Auto Parts, to prevent the bearing from sticking again as soon:
http://reviews.ebay.com/How-to-lubricate-your-bread-machine-pan-shaft-bearing_W0QQugidZ10000000016577277
BTW, be careful of that rubber seal -- they are apparently irreplaceable! (I need one, if you find a source.)
-Dave
http://www.burtonsys.com/email/
Fantastic and very easy solution to sticky pan shaft bearing! Thank you Dave!
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