Jeßus > wrote in
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>
> My research also suggests staying the hell away from Breville
> models... problems with the paddle seems to be a common issue and
> Breville wants $50 for a replacement.

I realize that YMMV and that a sample of one isn't a valid statistical
study, but I've had my Breville for years and the only problem I've ever
had with the paddle is remembering where I put it while I was cleaning the
rest of the machine.