Troubleshooting - Panasonic SD-257 Operating Instructions And Recipes

Troubleshooting

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Problem
My bread does not rise.
The top of my bread is
uneven.
My bread is full of air
holes.
My bread seems to
have collapsed after
rising.
My bread has risen too
much.
Why is my bread pale
and sticky?
There is excess flour
around the bottom and
sides of my bread.
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 The quality of the gluten in your flour is poor, or you have not used strong flour.
(Gluten quality can vary depending on temperature, humidity, how the flour is
stored, and the season of harvest)
 Try another type, brand or another batch of flour.
 The dough has become too firm because you haven't used enough liquid.
 Stronger flour with higher protein content absorbs more water than others, so try
adding an extra 10-20 ml of water.
 You are not using the right type of yeast.
 Use dry yeast from a sachet, which has 'Easy Blend', 'Fast Action' or 'Easy Bake'
written on it.
This type does not require pre-fermentation.
 You are not using enough yeast, or your yeast is old.
 Use the measuring spoon provided. Check the yeast's expiry date.
 The yeast has touched the liquid before kneading.
 Check that you have put in the ingredients in the correct order according to the
instructions, adding the water and liquids last of all. (P.8)
 You have used too much salt, or not enough sugar.
 Check the recipe and measure out the correct amounts using the measuring
spoon provided.
 Check that salt and sugar is not included in other ingredients.
 You have used too much yeast.
 Check the recipe and measure out the correct amount using the measuring
spoon provided.
 You have used too much liquid.
 Some types of flour absorb more water than others, so try using 10-20 ml less
water.
 The quality of your flour isn't very good.
 Try using a different brand of flour.
 You have used too much liquid.
 Try using 10-20 ml less water.
 You have used too much yeast/water.
 Check the recipe and measure out the correct amount using the measuring
spoon (yeast)/cup (water) provided.
 Check that excess water amount is not included in other ingredients.
 You have not used enough flour.
 Carefully weigh the flour using scales.
 You are not using enough yeast, or your yeast is old.
 Use the measuring spoon provided. Check the yeast's expiry date.
 There has been a power failure, or the machine has been stopped during
breadmaking.
 The machine switches off if it is stopped for more than ten minutes. You will need
to remove the bread from the pan and start again with new ingredients.
 You have used too much flour, or you are not using enough liquid.
 Check the recipe and measure out the correct amount using scales for the flour
or the measuring cup provided for liquids.
Cause  Action