Replacing a Bread Maker Drive Belt
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- Replacing the drive belt on a Sunbeam bread maker (model 5891). If the kneading paddle is spinning erratically or not at all, you probably need a new drive belt. This procedure should be similar for most types of bread makers. See the link below for the belt I used:
Sunbeam model 5891 drive belt:
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Sunbeam model 5891 drive belt:
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Done!
Great, thanks for watching!
Mike attempts thank you. Blessings
Thank you for just the right amount of instructions. They will come in handy when I get my belt! I got the same breadmaker from my sister-in-law's mother (who hadn't used it hardly at all, almost brand new) a few days ago and it worked during the mixing and kneading. It baked the bread, but when I lifted the machine off of the counter a bunch of rubber bits were underneath and string sticking out. That explained the burning smell I smelled. Ha. So, I said all that to say I ordered the belt through the affiliate. Blessings.
Thanks, I appreciate it!
If I hadn't watched this tutorial I would still be trying to figure out how to unassemble it, we had it in store for over 4 years and all I saw was a bunch of strings, everything else seem to be dissolved, like sticky glue.
I'm glad the video was helpful, thanks for watching!
Thank you for posting this. I had no idea how to crack this gizmo open!
I'm glad it was helpful, thanks for the comment! :)
Hey Mike, your video made it easy to replace the drive belt on my Sunbeam bread maker. It took me only 15 or 20 minutes this morning to disassemble, replace the belt and put it all back together. I celebrated by making a loaf of basic white bread, 1.5 pounds. The machine worked perfectly with the new belt. Thanks!
That's great, I'm glad the video was helpful, thanks for watching!
Thank you for this tutorial! I used it to replace the belt of a machine I bought second hand last week. After one round of perfect bread baking I found the belt coming out of the machine in tiny pieces. So I bought a new one and replaced it with help from your tutorial. And it worked!
That's great! I'm glad to hear the video was helpful.
Thanks for this video, my Morphy Richards version is now back in working order. I did come across two issues. The first was that 2 of the 5 underneath base screws were weird double slotted head things (like a single flat head screw but with the middle blocked). I had to get a cheap flat head screwdriver and saw a groove into the middle of the head.
Second issue I had was that I sliced both my thumbs open on the edge of the metal inside sleeve @1:50. I didn't even realise until I noticed red smearing everywhere lol. So a warning to anyone that reads this before fixing theirs, That metal edge can be very sharp.
The manufacturer really doesn't want us to repair these machines do they. I would say that the original belt was actually designed to fail after a few years too.
Yikes, it sounds like you had kind of a rough time with that bread machine. With the addition of security screws, it seems like they're trying to discourage repairs from all but the most determined. Good job making your own tool and persisting even after being wounded. :)
A brilliant 'tear down' Mike! I am in the UK but my Morphy Richards breadmaker is a dead ringer for yours. The belt had failed in exactly the same way too. I purchased one via eBay for just a few UK £ and in no time at all my machine was back to baking! So, many thanks for your easy to follow, step by step fix. Another gadget saved form the dump. Win win! :~)
I appreciate the positive feedback and I'm glad to hear you were able to save your bread maker! Also, thanks for confirming that this procedure works for other brands.
Thanks for the video, I have a breadmachine from a diffrenet brand but the insight is completely the same as yours. I had a really hard time removing the screws around the heating element. The belt cords around the pulley were stixking together but the Utility blade worked its magic. Thanks for the tutorial
Yeah, it is a pain to work in such a tight space but it feels good to fix something rather than just buying a new one. I'm glad the video was helpful, thanks for watching.
This video was a life saver. I just bought a sunbeam machine for a couple of bucks at a second-hand store, got one loaf of bread out of it, and then today it quit on me. The bottom didn’t magically pop off like other machine videos suggested so I was incredibly thankful to stumble across your video. Besides having to maneuver a stripped screw with some bent needle nose pliers, it was a breeze once I found some small screwdrivers. My “belt” turned out to be just strings with lots of crumpled plastic around it, so a new belt is on the way. Thank you!
That's great, I really love reading comments like this! Thanks for watching.
We also did similar, made one loaf then the belt shattered into a million pieces. THe manufacturer used these non-standard screws on the base, what a set of twats! Throwaway culture. Designed to make it difficult to get in.
Luckily I used a tiny screwdriver and a hammer in these to gently tap them round.
Yep, they make it so you hafta take apart the entire machine to get to the only part you'd ever have to replace. Another viewer said they were gonna cut a trap door in the bottom for future belt changes. :)
@@Mikeattempts Yeah, I saw a video of somebody cutting into it with a stanley knife. Not for me though, I'll just keep the bolts loose next time. Cheers for the vid!
Yep, thanks for watching!
Knowing that it is a constant problem, and it shold be changed again, it would be easier to cut a plastic at the bottom, where the "triangle" of a belt is visible, with a dremel or soldering iron or something similar and make a "door". Then to fit it back with several screws..
Yep, that's exactly what another viewer did. It's a great idea to make future belt changes a lot easier. However, a new belt should last quite a few years.
Thank you so much!!!! I'll use your link to help!
Why they put so many screws, who knows!Probably just to make it more difficult, I'm sweating, lol😅
I'll use your link after hubby looks tonight. After looking, I thought it was just the screws underneath..oh nope!@
My belt is about like yours, but so goopy.
I'm just so sore and tired to get all of that off the smaller wheel. Hubby's turn! 😅
Well, does your wife like the machine?
I got mine as a gift years ago during a move. It was lost and never used. Went to use it today. I was expecting warm bread by now... instead ...🥵
Yeah, would it be nice if you could just remove a few screws on the bottom and access the belt? I'm pretty sure they designed it that way so their customers would just buy a new bread maker. My wife loves ours and we've had it for a long time. Luckily this was the first time I had to replace the belt and it's been kneading strong ever since. Thanks for the comment! :)
Thank you so much. This is the exact machine that I have and based on the debris that came from the machine the last time I used it, I'm sure the belt is busted. I truly appreciate you.
Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! :)
Given that the belt wears out over time, why do manufacturers not design for it to be more easily replaced?
I agree, why not put a removeable door on the bottom of the machine? My guess is that they'd rather sell a new machine rather than just the belt. :)
Your tutorial was well done and easy to understand. We had it apart and back together in about an hour. It was pretty obvious however, that Sunbeam didn’t have end user maintenance in mind when they put this unit together. Thanks for your help
Either they didn't have maintenance in mind or they were purposely making the belt hard to access in hopes people would just buy a new bread maker. :) Thanks for watching!
@@Mikeattempts THIS. Absolutely.
Thank goodness I found this video. I had this same bread machine stored away for about 13 years, only used it once, tried to make a loaf and it worked for about two minutes and stopped. I was going to throw it in the trash but you convinced me to salvage it. You should do these videos all the time. It was so easy to follow and at 71 years old I took it apart and my belt looked just like yours. It’s cleaned and in pieces waiting for the new belt from Amazon to come. Bless you.
I do have many more videos fixing various things around the house. I'm glad this video convinced you to give it a try! It's interesting to know that the belts will break down only with time, even if it isn't used. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! :)
I fixed my sunbeam bread maker by watching your video. One thing I discovered was you can release the lid by removing the plate behind the machine. Thanks for the video.
I'm glad the video was helpful, thanks for the comment! :)
This saved another bread maker from being thrown out.
Nice, glad to hear it! :)
Well, you did a great job explaining every step. Too bad Sunbeam chose to glue my ribbon strip which caused me to remove it in one piece causing the sodered pins to bend and break. All that for nothing! Thanks Sunbeam for making it impossible to change the belt. I won't be buying another Sunbeam product.
Aww, that sucks! From the comments I've received over the years, it's not just Sunbeam that makes this belt change difficult, a lot of brands are the same way.
Hello Mike attemps. Thanks for the video, it's got the perfect level of details vs length, in my opinion, and every step is well explained. Some comments which may be helpful:
- brand AFK, model BM-2N seems to be identical, so the link you propose should work
- storing an origin belt for 10 yrs at room temperature has detroyed it for my case (no usage in between, i got it from my mother-in-law who never used it).
- when removing the small plate, it may be better to remove first the resistor support first since it'll help for the access of the vertical screws
- it's worth commenting that 2/5 of the screws of the bottom plate have a weird shape (not philips nor flat) to make it even harder to replace...
Thanks again!
Thanks, I really appreciate the specific feedback! It really helps to know if I'm doing things well and where I might need to improve, my channel is still relatively new. I'm sure your comments will be helpful to the other viewers as well. Thanks for watching!
HI there. My cooks essential is acting erratically; once I plug it in, the spinning just starts and it won't shut off. I let it run it's course then it stopped and I was able to make bread. I found though that the bread was not fully cooked and I have to increase the temperature. I keep the machine unplugged and I last used it about a month ago and it was fine. Do you think I should try your technique or something else? I love my little machine which I have had for about 4 yrs. now. Thanks
Your issue doesn't sound like a broken or worn belt. I'm no pro but it sounds like an electrical problem. You might be able to find a replacement circuit board on eBay, but it might be cheaper to just get a new bread maker.
@@Mikeattempts I think you are absolutely right. I think it may be an electrical component issue and I am thinking about getting a new machine.. I didn't spend a lot of money on the machine so it has more than paid for itself. Do you have any recommendations for 1.5 lb. machine? I saw that Amazon even makes a bread maker too. Appreciate your help! 😃
@@ms.thrify631 I don't have any recommendations for a bread machine but, as long as it has good reviews, I think most of them are very similar in terms of quality.
Thank you! Just changed it, and I am AMAZED. Thanks so much for posting this.🎉
I'm glad it was helpful, thanks for the comment! :)
Thank you for the well-done video but TOTALLY NOT worth THE EFFORT. I bought a new one (not a Sunbeam ... if this is what I have to do to change the belt, no thanks).
My bread maker was used when I got it ... might have been old. And it was a little different. The cheap screws on the heating element stripped immediately and I couldn't get them out. Then another piece bent and broke and another piece inside looked broken already.
Well, at least you gave it a shot. :) Thanks for watching!
Great video! Helped me fix my Sunbeam bread machine!! Sorry I had already purchased the drive belt.
No problem, I'm glad the video was helpful! :)
I followed your video to change the belt. I had to grind off one of 8 small bolts near the end of heater at a very limited space for a grinder. Next problem was the wire connected was glued to the socket, so I went ahead without removing the connection with some difficulty.
Next time I would just cut the bottom plastic base to access the belt. One can cover it with one's own idea.
Yeah, a little trapdoor on the bottom would be a huge time saver! :)
On my Morphy Richards 48280 I believe there are about 179 teeth.
Thanks for the info, it would suck to count all those teeth! :)
Thank You , God continue Bless You and Your family!
Thanks!
Hi guys! Can you tell me the rubber belt model for the Tarington House model from video? I do not know what kind/type of belt to order. Thanks!
The belt I used is linked in the video description.
Thank you so much for the tutorial, I was able to revive my old Sunbeam, the link to Amazon is very useful as well 👌🏼
Great, I'm glad to hear you got it fixed. Thanks for watching!
Ridiculous assembly. Belts break and they slip. Whoever designed this machine needs his head examined.
Hahaha, I couldn't agree more! Another person commented that they were thinking about cutting a door in the bottom to avoid the hassle next time. Thanks for watching!
I cut into my bread machine with my Angle Grinder to replace the belt: imgur.com/a/KlGfxTe Easy peasy lemon squeezy! Only thing is, I nicked the wire insulation, but a little silicone will fix that. Those dremel cutting wheels are expensive and wear out quick.
Nice! That'll make replacing the belt a breeze and no one will ever notice. :)
I spent 2 hours taking it apart to get access to the belt (because the motor was running but the paddle wasn't turning). Sure enough the belt was off the large wheel. There was nothing wrong with the belt itself, but the large wheel was wobbly, and when I reattached the belt it looked like it was drifting to the edge of the wheel when I manually turned it. I couldn't tighten the wheel and thought maybe that's how it's supposed to be and put everything together again and tested it with a loaf, but half way into kneading the belt went off the wheel again. So, what's causing the wheel to wobble and how do you fix it? Incredibly frustrating.
Note: looking at your video a 2nd time I noticed your wheel isn't wobbly, so it's not supposed to wobble. Getting a new belt won't solve the wobble problem.
I would guess that the shaft for the large wheel is slightly bent. You could measure the distance between the outer edge of the wheel and the metal plate to find the low spot. Then you might be able to grab the wheel and bend it back. Rotate the wheel for a bit to see if the belt drift has stopped. If that doesn't work, I'm not sure how hard it would be to remove the shaft and straighten it with a press. Let me know how it goes.
YIKES.....Not sure I would be able to get all the screws undone & back together!!! I have wondered what was causing the debris under the bread maker!!
Sure you would! Plus, think about it this way, it's already broken, you can't make it worse. :) If you decide to tackle this project, let me know how it goes.
thank u for information..i brought 2nd hand bread maker..ang i think i need to replacement drive belt.. now i know how to do it . more power to u.
Thanks for watching!
Thank's for your nice video. It makes my repair a little bit more easy to fix it!
I'm glad it was helpful, thanks for the comment!
Hi Mike, can you tell me the rubber belt model/type? I do not know what kind of belt to order! Thanks!
The belt I used is linked in the video description.
Thank you for this. I replaced my Morphy Richards bread maker drive belt with no issues whatsoever using your tutorial.
That's great, I'm glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching!
Thank you! I was able to open my Princess Bread Maker Wake Up 1520006 thanks to this tutorial. I was wondering if you know how to measure the size of the belt if there's no information on the manual / internet. Thanks again for the helpful video.
I'm no pro but I don't see why you couldn't wrap a string around the pulleys, mark it, and then measure the string.
@@Mikeattempts Then order some sizes close to the measurement. How did I not think of that? Thanks!
I needed to watch your video to fix my bread machine and its too bad i didnt watch it first or i would have had a much easier time getting it apart but eventually followed the procedure. The only thing i needed to find out before reassembly was where those four black spacers go and got that info as you were taking it apart, i suppose you figured out you didnt get them in the right spots when reassembled until after you watched your own video, im guessing they are to elevate the large wheel off of the bottom. My story is the same as everyone elses, i bought my bread machine at the thrift store and it made one loaf just fine and on the second stopped kneading but i didnt know until after i was starting my third loaf that the beater wasnt moving. Do you think the new belt will shred like the first?
Yeah, I did realize I put the black pads in different spots. My guess is that they're to limit vibration and provide extra padding for the heaviest part, which would be the full bread pan. The new belt might be made better but I still think it'll eventually wear out. I would guess it might last 8-10 years of weekly use. Thanks for the comment!
Hey thank you so much your video covered every detail I just finished up. The ribbon cable on mine was hot glued on luckily it had been on there a while and was dried out it finally let loose. The entire time i was taking it all apart all i could think of was why didn't they just put a removable plate on the bottom????
They didn't put a removable plate on the bottom because they want you to buy a whole new bread maker! ;) Another viewer said they were going to cut a door in the bottom for next time. Thanks for watching!
@@Mikeattempts Yes, they are built for convenience and speed of assembly-line manufacturing, not convenience of repair. I briefly considered cutting an opening myself, but it's not like it has to be replaced frequently. Also, your video made it easy so thanks again!
@@glennbrien4072 That's true, I'd imagine a new belt should last around 10 years.
Merci, je viens de changer la courroie sur un modèle de marque FAR XBM838 qui est totalement identique.
That's great, thank you for watching!
Heute habe ich versucht, meinen Automaten von AFK zu öffnen. Nachdem ich das schon letzte Woche versuchte, und feststellte, dass die mittleren Bodenschrauben Spezialschrauben waren, für die ich erst andere Bits "U-Bits" besorgen musste. Heute habe ich es geschafft, der Riemen war nur abgesprungen, aber schon ziemlich steif. Das Flachbandkabel konnte ich nicht lösen, es war bei meinem zusätzlich mit Heisskleber festgeklebt. Ich habe daher den Automaten vorsichtig mit Gehäuseteilen so gedreht, dass ich an die restlichen Bodenschrauben ran kam. Ich werde beim Zusammenbauen wohl die Plastikklips heiss abschneiden, so dass man zukünftig den Boden einfach durch abschrauben der 6 unteren Aussenschrauben abnehmen kann. Thanks for your video!
Yeah, other views have suggested cutting a door in the bottom to make future belt changes easier. Thanks for the comment!
Now I just need to wait for a new belt to arrive and I can have my delicious, homemade carbs again
No carbs like homemade carbs! :)
Great video. Proved to be invaluable. A couple things to add based on my recent attempts at belt repair. A longer screwdriver helps remove the screws in the heat shield. It should be long enough to clear the rim of the heat shield. Likewise a shorter stubby screw driver helps remove the heater securing screw. But for me the most important thing was to re-tension the belt. First time around the belt fit fine, but when trying to make bread the machine made horrible noises. I thought the belt may be slipping and suspected a belt fault. Even used a micrometer to compare only and new. However I found the screw holes for the motor are large enough to allow the motor to move slightly and apply more tension to the belt. Worked fine after that. Probably the new belt was just a little stretchier than the old one.
Thanks, those tips should come in handy for others! :)
I cannot express how much I appreciate that you bothered to make this video. I got a used breadmaker and it worked great for 6 times, weirdly for two and then didn't mix (good thing I know how to make bread by hand - mixed it up and let it rise in the warm but unmoving machine). I tried to take the machine apart as I figured it was a drive belt but after removing the screws in the bottom I couldn't get it apart. Your directions were the saviour - all disassembled and for sure the drive belt was strings and crumbles. Got my new one in and re-watched on slow the reassembly, my first dough is almost finished rising and you just ROCK. Your generosity in sharing your experience saved another machine from the landfill - and reminded me that I am capable of doing things like this. The ribbon was the hardest - but I got it done.
That's great, I love hearing that my videos are helpful! I really appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. :)
Great video, I too have the 5891. Today my belt did the exact same as yours. This video was very helpful ordered the belt thru Amazon. Don't see any reasons for the thumb downs, without your video, I would have probably took a hammer to it lol.
Thanks, I'm glad you got it fixed, I appreciate the feedback!
The hardest thing for me was reassembly of the metal sleeve that surrounds where the bread can goes. It is difficult to get to the small screws and the heating element is in the way. I needed to use a small screw driver. The metal bends easily and if the screw holes do not line up with base it is hard to get the last screw in. Make sure metal is in the right position for all the screw holes before you start screwing in the screws. Another thing that I do not see mentioned is that there are 4 little black plastic covers that go over screw holes in the base. Three of them are visible in the static photo for the video. I think they go over the four screw holes closest to where the bread can goes, but I am not sure why they are there.
Yep, it's always a good idea to insert all the screws but not completely tighten them until you're sure everything is lined up. My guess is that those little black plastic covers are to help reduce vibration, maybe? Another person commented that they were thinking about cutting a door in the bottom, that sure would make belt replacements a lot easier. Thanks for watching!
My Oster bread maker model 4811 (0ver 20 years old) belt keeps coming off. The belt looks good and I keep putting it on but it comes off again, Everything else is good and I would like to keep the machine. Any ideas for finding a replacement belt that would work for this model?
If your current belt is the correct size and is in good shape then maybe there's another reason the belt is coming off. One (or both) of the pullies could be bent or otherwise not inline with each other. There's also a chance that the pullies are too close to each other. You might be able to loosen the screws securing the pullies to the metal base plate and then make sure the pullies are as far apart as possible before retightening the screws. Let me know how it goes.
Also, if you end up needing a new belt, I think this is the one you need: www.ebay.com/itm/154334462135
Here's one that includes the large pulley as well: www.ebay.com/itm/324326443079
Thank you for this video! I was able to fix the belt on my machine. But I do have another question. I have noticed that dough is getting under the paddle. I'm pretty sure it needs a new seal. Do you have a video on how to fix that, and do you know where I would buy the seal at? Thank you.
I took a quick look at mine and I can see a white seal around the paddle shaft. It looks like you'd just dig out the old seal with a small pick and press in a new one. I couldn't find a seal for my exact model, which makes me think I might have to buy a new pan if my seal fails. However, while researching, I kept seeing the same pan seal for multiple bread maker brands so maybe this would be what you need: amzn.to/42eN25a . I can't guarantee it'll work though. Let me know how it goes!
@@Mikeattempts Thank you! I appreciate your help.
Thank you same model but two security screws in the bottom in the middle. I got the bit😀
Thanks for watching!
Excellent video and step by step. My ribbon cable was glued in but I’ll get it
Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it!
YOU ARE AMAZINGLY PATIENT TO DO THAT BRAVO.
Well, it wasn't gonna fix itself. ;) Thanks for watching!
Thank you .....🎉cape town
Thanks for watching from South Africa! :)
How long does a new one last? Do you have any idea? One thing though, I have been keeping my breadmaker in a warm room, where the heater is, and the belt got broke, any link? What do you think?
It all depends on how much you use the bread machine. If stored at room temperature (not too hot and not too cold), the belt should last many years. My original belt lasted over 8 years.
Great video. Looking forward to baking some bread!
Thanks for watching!
Bought this machine at Goodwill for 15. They said it was tested but got home and missing paddle. Bought that for 8. It got through first proof and stopped rotating. Found this video. Opened it up. Belt was melted. Got belt and after 3 weeks, got a working bread machine for under 30.
Side note, we use eggs instead of gluten. Bread is deli quality at half the price.
I'm glad to hear you put in the extra effort to get that old bread maker workin' again! :)
@Mikeattempts You're due credit, I about tossed it thinking it was the motor instead. No pieces from belt, but watched whole video and read comments. Absolutely got me in right direction. The cable was glued to circuit board. Wished there were more channels like yours.
There's not really any businesses that repair stuff like this and companies don't really care about product after short warranty periods. I'm realizing many products can last decades and just need maintenance like a car. I subscribed and looking at your brake rotor videos. Thank you, so so much.
@@ReseRain-xq9uo Yeah, they don't make the belt easy to access, they just want you to buy a new bread maker. :) I'm glad the video was helpful, thanks for the sub!
In the middle of making a 2 pound wheat bread, the belt broke. I took everything apart! I ordered the belt X 2 for the future. Good video.
Two belts should keep you in bread for a long time! :)
Thanks for the like Mike! Later, I found your video! I was sure surprised how you took off that ribbon cable. I could not get it to disconnect by hand; I used long pliers to pull it apart, they put a dab of heat glue on it. I am still making my bread as we speak!
Thanks for the video Mike! They sell belts but they didn’t come with instructions. I’d never have figured it out without your video. I’m pleased that I was able to do it myself. Ladies, if you can handle a screwdriver and a couple pairs of needle nose pliers, you too can change the belt on your bread machine. Now let’s see if it’ll make bread!
That's awesome! I'm happy to hear the video was helpful and you were able to tackle it on your own. Thanks for the comment! :)
process is the same for the AFK BM2. Thanks a ton!
Good to know, thanks for the comment!
I'm so glad that I found this video it was a life saver. I inherited my grand mother's sunbeam bread maker and the needle to knead the dough was not working. I was half tempted to throw it out and i didnt want to throw it away because I had so many good memories with my grand mother when she used it to make her bread. And now that i got the belt that was needed for it in my amazon cart i dont have to throw away the bread machine. I'm going to order the belt and give it another try. Thank you.
That's great, I love to hear when people are able to fix things rather than throwing them away. Since the bread maker was passed down from your grandmother, it's an even better reason to save it. :)
Thanks for the video, relatively easy fix. The toughest part was getting the metal “oven” out of the plastic enclosure, it was really tight on mine. The small screw holding the element at the back was also super tight. Everything else was quite easy.
I'm glad the video was helpful, thanks for watching!
I would have had no chance of replacing the belt on our Sunbeam 5891 without this video. Thanks!
I'm happy the video was helpful, thanks for watching!
Followed along and was able to replace by broken belt. Thanks.
Awesome, I'm glad the video was helpful, thanks for watching!
Thank you! very clear and easy to follow video!
Thank you for watching! :)
Thanks , Mike. For this video. Just needed it.
I'm glad the video was helpful! :)
Thank you! It’s really useful.
Thank you for watching!
This is great video for opening Sunbeam bread maker. I have same one and it will not heat. Do you know where can i get heating element for model 5891?
I could only find 1 but it's used. However, it's cheap and the seller says it works: www.ebay.com/itm/254525300343 . Thanks for watching!
Thank you, this video was a big help!
Thanks for watching!
What what should I do if the screws will not unscrew the six inside?
Those screws are a pain. As you can see if the video, I use the thumb of my left hand to push down on the screwdriver while turning the handle with my right hand. If you're still having problems, try a different screwdriver to see if you have any better luck. There are other methods if the screw heads are stripped but they're a lot more difficult.
Mike attempts. Thanks for the clear, detailed instructions on how to repair my sunbeam bread machine. I got so frustrated after viewing other videos, until i came across yours. The others seem like slight of hand magic as if they don't want the viewer to see how the machine was taken apart, repaired and or put back together. BIG thumbs down from me. Make me wonder what was the purpose of the video to begin with. Through your clear instructions i was able to take apart ny machine. Unfortunately, the belt was in total crumbles. Just ordered the belt through your amazon affiliate link. Cant wait to receive order so i can make some more keto bread. Thanks again and stay safe.
That's really nice of you to say, I appreciate it. I try to make my videos how I would want to watch them if I were looking for help. To me, it's irritating when videos take forever to get to the point or when they show you every turn of the screwdriver in real time. :) Thank you for ordering the belt through my link and thanks for watching!
How can I resurface the smaller sprocket? When I opened my bread-maker, the string that had been reinforcing the belt was embedded in the black coating of the sprocket so I had to remove it.
You could try to shave off any deformed plastic so the profile of the teeth look normal and cross your fingers. Or, if the damage is too severe, you could just replace that sprocket. Let me know how it goes!
@@Mikeattempts, I already fitted the two toothed belts (I have two kneading blades in my bread maker). Is it normal for the primary belt to be so tight that it’s hard for me to start moving the large wheel or the blades by hand? Maybe the belt I received is slightly shorter or something is bent.
@ I'm not sure, I'm not a professional. Maybe it's just the magnets in the motor that are making it seem like it's hard to turn.
Perfect steps. Thanks for creating.
Thanks for watching!
Man, you saved me 1000 Dollars.
You must have around 20 bread makers to fix to save that much. ;)
Absolutely perfect how-to video. Well done!
Thanks, I really appreciate the kind words!
Newer models of this breadmaker have the ribbon cable plugs glued together. Impossible to remove without damaging the connector. May have to try to disconnect all wiring to the control transformer board in order to try to remove it from the base. Not looking promising at this point.
That's a shame. Sometimes that's just hot glue and can be peeled off easily. Then you should be able to pull out the ribbon cable and dab a bit more hot glue on during reassembly. Let me know how it goes!
@@Mikeattempts It was LOADED with hot melt. Took awhile to get it peeled off without damaging the plug and cable. I did not re-glue it. Living dangerously.
@@garrytownsley4046 Nice! ;)
Thanks man, reaction from a Dutchman.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the tutorial, I bought the belt using your link thru Amazon!
Thanks, I appreciate it! I'm glad the video was helpful.
Thank you, just replaced my Morphy Richard’s drive belt by watching your tutorial
I'm glad the video was helpful, thanks for the comment! :)
Hi have you got any tips on how to remove stripped screws at the bottom of the pan casing? I have removed all but 2 screws. please help!
Try a wide rubber band on the tip of the screwdriver. Push down hard as you attempt to turn the screw. Let me know how it goes.
@@Mikeattempts I've tried that. I'm annoyed that i can't get them out, they are in an awkward position aswell.
@@lisag478 If they're stripped out enough, you could try a torx bit. The additional corners might be able to grab enough to get 'em out. I have some other ideas, if that doesn't work, but they're a bit of a pain.
My Sunbeam belt just failed this morning and (thanks to you) I now have a complete guide for replacing it. My bread maker will now be back on the road for another 8 years. THE BREAD CORPORATIONS WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO STOP US NOW! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Hahahaha, thanks for the comment! :)
Thanks for this. Exactly the same as my Morphy Richards (UK) breadmaker. I was struggling till I found your video.
That's great, I'm glad the video was helpful. Thanks for the comment!
Nice video. I have dissembled mine tonight as I had the exact same discussion with my wife, and my drive belt looked the same as yours in the video. But, there was a dab of glue on the top of the ribbon cable connector to the printed circuit board so it wasn't as easy as yours to disassemble. I carefully peeled the glue back and then was able to unplug the ribbon cable so the top could come off.
Luckily you noticed the glue instead of just yanking on the ribbon cable. :) Thanks for watching!
Mine is glued as well. I cut the glue away first, then with a pointed-nose pliers, and gently holding the mother board as not to stress it, it comes right out.
Really appreciate the video. Was spot on about how to do it. The replacement belt (2 pack) appears to be much better quality than originals. We bought the 2nd one for almost nothing 'new' to have in our lace in southern CA. I think the belt failed due to the intense summer heat for 3 years when our place wasn't air/cond.
I'm glad the video was helpful, thanks for the comment! :)
Thanks so much......it help me
Thanks for watching!
Great video. Also works for Morphy Richards Fastbake 48281 and Cookworks XBM1038 models in UK.
Cool, good to know. Thanks for watching from "across the pond"!
Thank you. This exactly is the problem with my breadmaker. At first I thought it was old dough that had piled up and escaped through the year.
A lot of people have commented over the years that it's the same procedure for a bunch of different brands and models. Let me know how it goes! :)
Wow thank you so much for the video! Just opened a Bella Cucina 13463 XBM1018 bread machine maker (Macy's house brand for Black Friday 2010?) It's virtually the same except there are two additional screws that require an 8mm spanner bit. I used the spanner bit from my iFixit Driver Kit everything came out perfectly. Thank you for documenting the opening process and saving another appliance from the landfill.
I'm glad the video was helpful. This style must have been rebranded by a few different companies because other views said theirs were almost identical too. Thanks for watching!
I used saw this excellent video and replaced the belt on my Sunbeam 5891 but while taking apart the control board connection broke, hence I had to replace the control board also which cost me an additional 13 dollars. Finally it works well. By the way the belt rubber melted and stuck to the small sprocket along with the string and it was wound so tight to the small sprocket wheel and it was almost impossible task to cut it and remove all the mess. It took nearly 40 minutes just to clean it up without damaging the grooves on the wheel. Sunbeam did not make this machine for an easy belt replacement. They built it so that people will just throw it away it the belt breaks. I won't do it again as it was just a waste of time and money. But I am happy it worked vey well and I made bread but it did not bake well as I expected it. Hence, I took it out and finished using a toaster oven at 350 degree F for 30 minutes. The bread came out fine.
You are exactly right and it's a shame that companies don't make their products more serviceable. All they'd need to do is make the bottom of the machine removable and then it would be much easier for people to replace the belt. Thanks for watching!
Thank you! I ordered a replacement belt for $4.79 CAD and followed through your video to replace mine.
Glad to hear the video was helpful, thanks for the comment!
i think i will try to cut an access door with a dremel tool,i will let you know how it turns out.
That's a great idea! You could put a small hinge on one side and a little latch on the other. Or you could just cover the cutout with a thin piece of plastic and secure it with some screws. Let me know how it goes.
Hi Mike, nice video, very neat. Have you ever had a problem with the bread maker tripping the rcd when it starts heating up? My Goodmans Cousine it is quite new and would like to fix it instead of bin it. Thanks
I'm no pro but it sounds like the heating element might be bad. It could be drawing too many amps or maybe it has a short. Is it still under warranty? If so, give 'em a call and maybe it'll be fixed for free. If not, I'd still give 'em a call. They might still be able to help you troubleshoot to confirm what would need replaced. Let me know how it goes.
This video was a great help! I ordered the drive belt after I took my wife's bread maker apart to confirm the problem. Won't take five minutes to put everything together and have, essentially, a brand new bread maker again! Thanks and glad to give you a "small commission"!
Thanks for buying via my link and thanks for watching!
May I know what is belt size?
You would typically purchase a belt based on your model number. This specific belt is 21.14 inches (537mm).
I had already purchased my belt (Ebay), and I had all the bottom screws out, before I thought of consulting RUclips. I suspected the screws under the heater were next, but I figured someone out there had already been there, and documented it. Sorry I didn't get a chance to buy the belt through your link, but I thank you for a very concise repair tutorial. I bought my Sunbeam for $20 at a thrift store, and I knew it was a bit noisy (though it worked great till the belt gave up completely.) I got two belts so I have a spare for next time, and I'm still into this machine for under $40. Thanks again!
Sounds like you got a pretty good deal and, combined, those belts should last you another 15-20 years. :) I'm glad the video was helpful, thanks for watching!
Good video, thanks. Works fine for the German AFK BM-2. Seems there are a dozen of nearly identical no name brands....
Yep, people from the UK have also said theirs were pretty much the same too. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for posting all of the steps! I am handy, but often become impatient with things like screw removal and it’s nice you included how many to take out!
Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment! :)
@@Mikeattempts you bet, I bought the bread maker at a thrift shop for $10, and a $7 fix makes it worth it
@@LissahFox Yep, the new belt should last many years, lots of fresh bread. :)
FYI: This exact method works on old-model (BBME025) Wolfgang Puck breadmakers as well (and probably new styles too). Thanks so much for the video!
That's great, thanks for the comment! Other viewers have also commented that even bread makers in Europe seem to be the same. So, it sounds like a lot of them are the same regardless of brand. Thanks for watching!
Thank you very much. It’s very helpful for replace my bread machine’s belt. So professional and clear very well your expression. Thanks again.
Thank you for the kind feedback, I appreciate it!
I don't have this particular unit, and it's "amazing" how much more difficult it is to change the belt here compared to some other machines.
It's great to hear that there are other machines where the belt change isn't difficult. Which brands make this inevitable maintenance easier?
Awesome video, great job. Just one question, mine belt was burned from the heat, should I be worried it maybe catch fire with the new belt? Thanks a lot in advance
I doubt it would catch fire but, if any component is getting hotter than it was designed to get, that could be a problem. I'd just pay close attention when you make your first few loaves of bread with the new belt to see if you smell burning rubber or plastic. If you do then the heating element or motor could be malfunctioning. Thanks for watching!
Very helpful video. One question: my drive belt was disintegrating and wrapped around similar to yours. However, once I removed the belt and tried to run the machine, the motor was still not spinning. I don't want to buy a new belt if that will not fix the problem. Do you think it's possible other damage has been done to the motor?
I'm no pro but it's possible the motor is bad. Does it make any sound when you try to run it? If it sounds like the motor is spinning, the center of the small belt sprocket might be stripped so it doesn't spin with the shaft. Of course, that's just a guess.