The manual says to use a plastic tool. Extra quality says: As soon as the final knead ends (about 20 minutes before the bake starts), open the lid. If you are fast, you can gently pull the kneading paddle out of the loaf so you don't have a giant hole in the bottom of your bread. Close the lid quickly to retain heat.
They don’t make them like this anymore. 🥖 The Williams Sonoma WS-0797 is heavy, sturdy, and bakes a beautiful loaf. But to unlock its full potential, you need the roadmap. 🗺️ The manual says to use a plastic tool