Troubleshooting - Panasonic SD-YR2500 Operating Instructions Manual

To protect the non-stick finish
Bread pan and kneading blade are coated with a non-stick finish to avoid stains and to make it easier when removing
bread.
To avoid damaging it, please follow the instructions below.
• Do not use hard utensils such as a knife or a fork when removing bread from the bread pan.
When you have hard time taking out the bread from the bread pan, see P.EN30.
• Ensure that the kneading blade is not embedded in the bread loaf before slicing it.
If it is embedded, wait for the loaf to cool and remove it.
(Do not use hard or sharp utensils such as a knife or a fork.)
Be careful not to get burns as the kneading blade may still be hot.
• Use the soft sponge when cleaning the bread pan and the kneading blade.
Do not use anything abrasive such as cleansers or scouring pads.
 Hard, coarse or large ingredients such as flours with whole or ground grains, sugar, or the addition of nuts and seeds may damage the
non-stick finish of the bread pan. If using large chunks of ingredients, break into small pieces. Please make sure to follow the recipe quantities
stated.

Troubleshooting

Please check the following before contacting us for repair.
Problem
 The quality of the gluten in your flour is poor, or you have not used bread flour and all-purpose
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.
My bread does not rise  The dough has become too firm because you haven't used enough liquid.
 Bread flour and all-purpose 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 a dry yeast from a sachet, which has 'instant yeast' or 'rapid rise yeast' 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. (Keep in fridge)
 The yeast has touched the liquid before kneading.
 Check that you have put in the ingredients in the correct order according to the instructions,
The top of my bread is uneven
adding the water and liquids last. (P. EN12)
 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 are not included in other ingredients.
 You have used too much yeast.
 Check the recipe and measure out the correct amount using the measuring spoon
My bread is full of air holes 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.
My bread seems to have
 Try using a different brand of flour.
collapsed after rising.  You have used too much liquid.
 Try using 10–20 mL less water.
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Cause and solution
Problem
 You have used too much yeast/water.
 Check the recipe and measure out the correct amount using the measuring spoon (yeast)/
cup (water) provided.
My bread has risen too much.
 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. (Keep in fridge)
Why is my bread pale and
 There has been a power failure, or the machine has been stopped during breadmaking.
sticky?
 The machine switches off if it is stopped for more than 10 minutes. You will need to remove
the bread from the bread pan and start again with new ingredients.
 You have used too much flour, or you are not using enough liquid.
There is excess flour around the
 Check the recipe and measure out the correct amount using scales for the flour or the
bottom and sides of my bread.
measuring cup provided for liquids.
 You haven't put the kneading blade in the bread pan.
 Make sure the blade is in the bread pan before you put in the ingredients.
Why has my bread not mixed
 There has been a power failure, or the machine has been stopped during breadmaking.
properly?
 The machine switches off if it is stopped for more than 10 minutes. You might be able to start
the loaf again, though this might give poor results if kneading had already begun.
 T he ʻDoughʼ menu was selected.
 T he ʻDoughʼ menu does not include a baking process.
 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 10 minutes. You can try baking the
dough in your oven if it has risen and proved.
 There is not enough water and the motor protection device has activated.
This only happens when the machine is overloaded and excessive force is applied to the motor.
My bread has not been baked.
 Visit place of purchase for a service consultation. Next time, check the recipe and measure
out the correct amount using the measuring cup provided.
 You have forgotten to attach the kneading blade.
 Make sure you attach the blade first (P. EN12).
 The kneading mounting shaft in the bread pan is stiff and does not rotate.
 If the kneading mounting shaft does not rotate when the blade is attached, you will need to
replace the kneading mounting shaft unit. (Please see 'Contact Information' P. EN31.)
 A small amount of dough will escape through
the ventilation holes (so that it does not stop the
rotating parts from rotating). This is not a fault,
but check occasionally that the kneading
mounting shaft rotate properly.
 If the kneading mounting shaft does not
rotate when the blade is attached, you will
Dough leaks out of the bottom of
need to replace the kneading mounting shaft
the bread pan.
unit. (Please see 'Contact Information'
P. EN31.)
 You have left the bread in the bread pan for too long after baking.
The sides of my bread have  Remove the bread promptly after baking.
collapsed and the bottom is
 There has been a power failure, or the machine has been stopped during breadmaking.
damp.
 The machine switches off if it is stopped for more than 10 minutes. You may try baking the
dough in your oven.
Cause and solution
Ventilation holes
(4 in total)
(Bottom of bread pan)
Kneading mounting shaft
Kneading mounting shaft
unit
Part no. ADA29E165
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