Panasonic SD-2501 User Manual

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Troubleshooting

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[All 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)

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  Try another type, brand or another batch of flour.

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  The dough has become too firm because you haven’t used enough liquid. 

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 Stronger, Organic and Stoneground flour with higher protein content absorbs more water 

than others, so try adding an extra 10–20 mL of water.

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  You are not using the right type of yeast.

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  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.

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  You are not using enough yeast, or your yeast is old.  

Make sure yeast sachets not open for longer than 48 hours.

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  Use the measuring spoon provided. Check the yeast’s expiry date. 

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  The yeast has touched the liquid before kneading.

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  Check that you have put in the ingredients in the correct order according to the instructions. 

(P. 12)

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  You have used too much salt, or not enough sugar.

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  Check the recipe and measure out the correct amounts using the measuring spoon 

provided.

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  Check that salt and sugar is not included in other ingredients.

[Speciality bread]

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  Einkorn wheat was used when baking speciality bread and/or a lot of flour other than spelt flour 

were used.

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  The spelt flour should be up to 60% of the entire flour when you use more than two kinds of 

flour other than spelt. The rye and the rice flour should be up to 40% of the entire flour and 
buckwheat flour should be up to 20% of the entire flour.

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  You have used too much yeast.

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  Check the recipe and measure out the correct amount using the measuring spoon provided.

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  You have used too much liquid.

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  Some types of flour absorb more water than others, so try using 10–20 mL less water.

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  The quality of your flour isn’t very good.

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  Try using a different brand of flour.

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  You have used too much liquid.

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  Try using 10–20 mL less water.

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  You have used too much yeast/water.

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  Check the recipe and measure out the correct amount using the measuring spoon (yeast)/

cup (water) provided.

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  Check that excess water amount is not included in other ingredients.

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  You have not used enough flour.

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  Carefully weigh the flour using scales.

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  You are not using enough yeast, or your yeast is old.

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  Use the measuring spoon provided. Check the yeast’s expiry date. 

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  There has been a power failure, or the machine has been stopped during breadmaking.

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  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.

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  You have used too much flour, or you are not using enough liquid.

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  Check the recipe and measure out the correct amount using scales for the flour or the 

measuring cup provided for liquids.

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  You haven’t put the kneading blade in the bread pan.

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  Make sure the kneading blade is in the bread pan before you put in the ingredients.

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  There has been a power failure, or the machine has been stopped during breadmaking.

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  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.

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  The kneading mounting shaft in the bread pan is stiff and does not rotate.

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  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: 0844 8443868 or order online at www.panasonic.co.uk).

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  The dough menu was selected.

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  The dough menu does not include a baking process.

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  There has been a power failure, or the machine has been stopped during breadmaking.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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 a Panasonic service centre: 
0844 8443868 or order online at  
www.panasonic.co.uk).

Dough release holes  
(4 in total)

(Bottom of bread pan)

Kneading mounting shaft

Kneading mounting shaft unit

Part no. ADA29E165

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  You have left the bread in the bread pan for too long after baking.

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  Remove the bread promptly after baking.

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  There has been a power failure, or the machine has been stopped during breadmaking.

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  The machine switches off if it is stopped for more than 10 minutes. You may try baking the 

dough in your oven.

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  This is because the kneading blade fits loosely on the kneading mounting shaft. (This is not a 

fault)

Before calling for service, please check through this section.