My baker arrived but it is not a perfect fit top to bottom, there is a gap on each side. Is that supposed to be?
772188
Mine was not a perfect fit either, I think it's because how the clay dries, but it did it's job while baking and my bread comes out perfect, I guess it helps the steam to escape a little bit instead of trapping all the moisture instead and dropping the moisture on the bread, try and bake and see how you feel about it
772189
Mine was like that also but frankly it didn't seem to matter. The lip of the top should at least have some overhang on the bottom. My top and bottom did not fit snugly. The bread come out great anyway. I do wish it was glazed inside but other than that it has worked fine. If it is a gap that you can actually see in the side though then it isn't right and I would send it back. Hope this helps.
772190
That's just fine. Mine isn't perfect either, but the crust on my bread is perfect every time. Worry not
772191
Mine is the same way. It turns out that it works fine anyway. I have been getting great results for years. Be sure to put some corn meal in the bottom before you put the dough in. Also, preheating is a must. Put the dough into a cold baker and you will spend the rest of the day cleaning it. I know, I did this.
772192
With mine, it depends upon how the lid is placed. If the lid has a small gap, I just turn the lid 180* and it fits perfectly.
772193
Douglas, the way mine fits is lip on the top goes around (over) the lip on the bottom piece. To bake properly I would think you wouldn't want any gaps which would allow the moisture to escape.
1670099
I'm guessing it's a defect. I inspected mines and it is level on the bottom basket.
1408981
Hello! I bake on both sides. One side is slightly better it seems, but found no difference when baking goods.
1665620
I did not have that problem-mine lined up perfectly with the 2 different liners I used. I would double check the liner first-and then if it's not the liner-return it stating it's defective-Amazon can send a replacement even before they get the return (which they will send you a shipping label, or arrange a pickup) go to your orders under your account, and process return there.
1300754
I cooked the cake on its side.. There is one side of the pan that looks like a base with several prongs. I remember not filling it past the bottom side, it should rise to fit the whole pan. It came out nicely.
1056157
The secret is to be sure that the top is aligned with the bottom. Make sure that you have everything perfectly in line and it will fit as expected. Put it on crooked and it will not fit. My significant other came up with an ingenious idea, fitting a small level on the top with super glue. All we have to do now is check the level to be sure everything is in line.
1485117
Did you open the top while it was baking? That can prevent proper baking. Otherwise you could just have a defective machine. Try to get a replacement and then bake another loaf.
2065498
HiI had to cut down the image to fit half cake size and take frosting design off cake. Mine turned out alright. If u have no frosting design I cake n cut it down it will look good.
436523
Wow, You've got legs that aren't straight and sturdy huh? Mine are very sturdy and very straight. The griddle is also perfectly level which I was not expecting. Do you have the lower tray put in correctly?
1712324
sometimes the frosting can get messed up by the tier on top. you have to use the smaller cupcake cups n frost it enough but not too much so everything fit correctly without getting messed up. not very ideal!
2071594
It will be a gap. they are visually rectangular but due to manufacturing processes (hi temp) sides got a little curve and looks like hand made. Just allow some space between them.
1830581
I do not have any gaps and my friends doesn't have any gaps in hers ether. We both bought one at the same same time and are very pleased with the item.
1067068
It fits mine however not perfectly. There are some gaps along the front edge of the curve.
2080725
yes it does, maybe too easily, again you will have to be careful if you have any liquids or if it is overflowing. I find too loose and the rack feels like it would and could fall into the gap. You can see in the pictures on the inside right where the gaps are. I find that is a huge flaw in the design of this oven. Other then that if works great. I am very happy.
2211063
It does not fit like a glove and yes there's a gap when you shut the lid. My sister 's got one and hers is more fluid and fits perfectly. The material is so much softer compared to the one I got from here.
1128320
Hi there... the bowl is the same on the bottom and top, the photo's angle is just off. When the bowl arrived it was a snug fit with the top that I already had, but it does fit and work.
330375
Mine has no gap,You might exchange it or if everything else is good with it,Straight neck etc. I would not worry about a small gap.