Bread Machine Paddle Extractor v2

When using a breadmaker, the paddle can sometimes get stuck in the pan after cooking, and it can be very hard to remove. If you google this problem you'll see it is very common, with lots of methods proposed for loosening it and removing it. The problem with most of the methods is they take a lot of time for soaking, use tools or apply forces that can damage the breadmaker, or require rigging up a bunch of different items like string and jugs of water. I went looking for an easier solution and came up with this little tool which works great.

The tool uses an inclined plane as a simple machine to create a large mechanical advantage to push free a stuck paddle. You place it down flush to the bottom of the pan, with the fork around the shaft for the paddle, and push it sideways under the paddle, gripping the large rectangular part. Avoid trying to pry or lift, just push it sideways and let the mechanical advantage of the inclined plane do the work. Sometimes a repeated "stabbing"