Troubleshooting - Panasonic SD-257 Operating Instructions And Recipes

Troubleshooting

Before calling for service, please check through this section.
Problem
 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.
My bread does not rise.  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
The top of my bread is
instructions, adding the water and liquids last of all. (P.8)
uneven.
 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
My bread is full of air
spoon provided.
 You have used too much liquid.
holes.
 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
 Try using a different brand of flour.
have collapsed after
 You have used too much liquid.
rising.
 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
My bread has risen too
spoon (yeast)/cup (water) provided.
 Check that excess water amount is not included in other ingredients.
much.
 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.
Why is my bread pale  There has been a power failure, or the machine has been stopped during
and sticky? 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.
There is excess flour
 You have used too much flour, or you are not using enough liquid.
around the bottom and  Check the recipe and measure out the correct amount using scales for the flour
sides of my bread. or the measuring cup provided for liquids.
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Cause  Action
Problem
 You haven't put the kneading blade in the bread pan.
 Make sure the blade is in the pan before you put in the ingredients.
 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 might be
Why has my bread not
able to start the loaf again, though this might give poor results if kneading had
mixed properly?
already begun.
 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 (consult the place of
purchase or a Panasonic service centre).
 The 'DOUGH' option was selected.
 The 'DOUGH' option 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 approx. ten minutes. You
My bread has not been
can try baking the dough in your oven if it has risen and proved.
baked.
 There is not enough water and the motor protection device has activated. This only
happens when the unit is overloaded and excessive force is applied to the motor.
 Visit place of purchase for a service consultation. Next time, check the recipe and
measure out the correct amount using the measuring cup provided for liquid and
scales for weighing flour.
 A small amount of dough will escape
through the four 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.
Dough leaks out of
 If the kneading mounting shaft does
the bottom of the
not rotate when the blade is attached,
bread pan. you will need to replace the kneading
mounting shaft unit (from the place
of purchase or a Panasonic service
center).
 You have left the bread in the bread pan for too long after baking.
 Remove the bread promptly after baking.
The sides of my bread
 There has been a power failure, or the machine has been stopped during
have collapsed and the
breadmaking.
bottom is damp.
 The machine switches off if it is stopped for more than ten minutes. You may try
baking the dough in your oven.
 This is because the blade fits loosely on the shaft. (This is not a fault)
The kneading blade rattles.
I can smell burning while
 Ingredients may have been spilt on the heating element.
the bread is baking.  Sometimes a little flour, raisins or other ingredients may be flicked out of the
bread pan during mixing. Simply wipe the element gently after baking once the
Smoke is coming out of
breadmaker has cooled down.
 Remove the bread pan from the breadmaker to place ingredients.
the steam vent.
Cause  Action
Dough release
holes
(4 in total)
(Bottom of bread pan)
Kneading mounting shaft
Kneading mounting
shaft unit
Part no. ADA29A115
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