Panasonic SD-2501 Operating Instructions And Recipes page 44

Troubleshooting
Before calling for service, please check through this section.
Problem
Why has my bread not
mixed properly?
My bread has not been
baked.
Dough leaks out of the
bottom of the bread
pan.
The sides of my bread
have collapsed and the
bottom is damp.
The kneading blade
rattles.
I can smell burning while
the bread is baking.
Smoke is coming out
of the steam vent.
The kneading blade
stays in the bread
when I remove it from
the bread pan.
The crust creases and
goes soft on cooling.
How can I keep my
crust crispy?
My bread is sticky and
slices unevenly.
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
You haven't put the kneading blade in the bread pan.

Make sure the kneading blade is in the bread 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 10 minutes. You might be able to start the loaf
again, though this might give poor results if kneading had 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 the Panasonic Customer Care Center).

The dough menu was selected.

The dough 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
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.

If the kneading mounting shaft does not rotate when the kneading blade is attached, you will need to replace
the kneading mounting shaft unit (consult the place of purchase or the Panasonic Customer Care Center).
(Bottom of bread pan)
Dough release holes (4 in total)

You have left the bread in the bread pan for too long after baking.

Remove the bread promptly after baking.

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 may try baking the dough in your oven.

This is because the kneading blade fits loosely on the kneading mounting shaft. (This is not a fault.)

Ingredients may have been spilt on the heating element.

Sometimes a little flour, raisins or other ingredients may be flicked out of the bread pan during
mixing. Simply wipe the heating element gently after baking once the Bread Maker has cooled down.

Remove the bread pan from the Bread Maker to place ingredients.

The dough is a little stiff.

Allow the bread to cool completely before removing the kneading blade carefully. Some types of flour
absorb more water than others, so try adding an extra 10–20 mL of water next time.

Crust has built up underneath the kneading blade.

Wash the kneading blade and its spindle after each use.

The steam remaining in the bread after baking can pass into the crust and soften it slightly.

To reduce the amount of steam, try using 10–20 mL less water.

Remove loaf from the bread pan immediately after baking completed.

To make your bread crispier, you could use menu 08 or the 'Dark' crust colour option, or even bake it in
the oven at 200˚C/gas mark 6 for an extra 5–10 minutes.

It was too hot when you sliced it.

Allow your bread to cool on rack before slicing to release the steam.
Cause  Action
Kneading mounting shaft
Kneading
mounting shaft
Kneading
mounting shaft unit
Part no. ADA29E165