Are nonstick bread maker pans safe, and do they wear out?

This is a real concern raised by reviewers. Several r/BreadMachines owners flag paddle coating flaking on Zojirushi units over time, and some shoppers specifically seek ceramic or PFAS-free pans (the Neretva machines and the newer PFAS-free Zojirushi Virtuoso Plus address this). Avoid metal utensils and hand-wash the pan to extend its life.