Lid Heater Zojirushi Bread Machine

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Has anyone used the Zojirushi bread machine with a lid heater? I’d love to hear your overall thoughts—pros, cons, or anything worth knowing about the machine!

Thanks!

Yippee

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The lid heater made zero difference in top browning or pan temps. It is only 45 watts, so more of a lid warmer. Covering the window with foil makes a bigger difference, as you've experienced.

There's a switch that opens when the lid is lifted during mixing/kneading and shuts off the spindle motors until it's closed again. I dislike that "feature".

The best thing about Zo's is that they have good resale value when you decide to sell it.  :)