Panasonic SD-RD250 Operating Instructions And Recipes page 14

Troubleshooting
Before calling for service, please check through this section.
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.
 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 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.
 Visit place of purchase for a service consultation. Next time, check the recipe and measure
My bread has not been baked.
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. 12).
 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 contact our
Customer Care Center).
 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 (from the place of purchase or contact
our Customer Care 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 have
 There has been a power failure, or the machine has been stopped during breadmaking.
collapsed and the bottom is
 The machine switches off if it is stopped for more than 10 minutes. You may try baking the
damp.
dough in your oven.
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Cause  Action
Ventilation holes
(4 in total)
(Bottom of bread pan)
Kneading mounting shaft
Kneading mounting shaft
unit
Part no. ADA29A115
Problem
 This is because the blade fits loosely on the shaft. (This is not a fault)
The kneading blade rattles.
 Ingredients may have spilled on the heating element.
I can smell burning while the
 Sometimes a little flour, raisins or other ingredients may be flicked out of the bread pan
bread is baking.
during mixing. Simply wipe the element gently after baking once the breadmaker has cooled
Smoke is coming out of the
down.
steam vent.  Remove the bread pan from the breadmaker to insert ingredients.
 The dough is a little stiff.
 Allow the bread to cool completely before removing the blade carefully.
The kneading blade stays in the
Some types of flour absorb more water than others, so try adding an extra 10–20 mL of water
bread when I remove it from the
next time.
bread pan.
 Crust has built up underneath the blade.
 Wash the blade and its spindle after each use.
 The steam remaining in the bread after cooking can pass into the crust and soften it slightly.
The crust creases and goes soft
 To reduce the amount of steam, try using 10–20 mL less water or half the amount of sugar.
after cooling.
 To make your bread crispier, you could use the 'french' program or even bake it in the oven at
How can I keep my crust crispy?
200°C (392°F)/gas mark 6 for an extra 5–10 minutes.
 It was too hot when you sliced it.
My bread is sticky and slices
 Allow your bread to cool on rack before slicing to release the steam.
unevenly.
 The unit is hot (above 40°C/105°F). This may occur with repeated use.
 Allow the unit to cool down to below 40°C/105°F before using it again ('TEMP' will
TEMP appears on the display.
disappear).
 There has been a power failure for more than 10 minutes (the plug has been accidentally pulled
out, or the breaker has been activated), or there is another problem with the power supply.
POWER ALERT appears on the
 The operation will not be affected if the problem with the power supply is only momentary.
display.
The breadmaker will operate again if its power is restored within 10 minutes, but the end
result may be affected.
 There has been a power failure for a certain amount of time (differs depending on the
0:00 appears on the display. circumstances - e.g. mains power failure, unplugging, malfunctioning fuse or breaker).
 Remove the dough and start again using new ingredients.
 The dispenser will open automatically for all programs. This is not malfunction.
When program is completed, the
 When ingredients such as raisins and nuts are inserted in the dispenser on the bake only
raisin nut dispenser is opened.
program, ingredients will be dropped on to the cake only half side of it.
 This is malfunction.
H01 appears on the display.
 Consult the place of purchase or contact our Customer Care Center.
Cause  Action
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