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Manual for SD-2501 - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download
Uploaded: April 8, 2025, 1:51 p.m.
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Baking Bread - Quick Summary:
Detailed Steps:
- Place ingredients in bread pan following recipe order.
- Set program and start.
- Remove bread when finished.
Detailed Steps:
- Remove bread pan and set kneading blade.
- Place measured ingredients in bread pan.
- Plug in Bread Maker.
- Select bake menu.
- Press Start to begin.
- Press Stop and remove bread after baking.
- Remove bread immediately and let it cool.
- Unplug after use.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Cause → Action |
|---|---|
| My bread does not rise. |
[All bread] • 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. → Stronger, Organic and Stoneground 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. Make sure yeast sachets not open for longer than 48 hours. → 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 instructions. (P. 12) • 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. [Speciality bread] • Einkorn wheat was used when baking speciality bread and/or a lot of flour other than spelt flour were used. → 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. |
| The top of my bread is uneven. |
• You have used too much yeast. → Check the recipe and measure out the correct amount using the measuring spoon provided. • You have used too much liquid. → Some types of flour absorb more water than others, so try using 10-20 mL less water. |
| My bread is full of air holes. |
• The quality of your flour isn't very good. → Try using a different brand of flour. |
| My bread seems to have collapsed after rising. |
• You have used too much liquid. → Try using 10-20 mL less water. |
| My bread has risen too much. |
• You have used too much yeast/water. → Check the recipe and measure out the correct amount using the measuring spoon (yeast)/ cup (water) provided. → Check that excess water amount is not included in other ingredients. • You have not used enough flour. → Carefully weigh the flour using scales. |
| Why is my bread pale and sticky? |
• You are not using enough yeast, or your yeast is old. → Use the measuring spoon provided. Check the yeast's expiry date. • 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 will need to remove the bread from the bread pan and start again with new ingredients. |
| There is excess flour around the bottom and sides of my bread. |
• You have used too much flour, or you are not using enough liquid. → Check the recipe and measure out the correct amount using scales for the flour or the measuring cup provided for liquids. • 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 a Panasonic service centre: 0844 8443868 or order online at www.panasonic.co.uk). |
| Why has my bread not mixed properly? |
• The dough menu was selected. → The dough menu does not include a baking process. |
| My bread has not been baked. |
• 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. |
| Dough leaks out of the bottom of the bread pan. |
• 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 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). |
| The sides of my bread have collapsed and the bottom is damp. |
• 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. |
| The kneading blade rattles. | • This is because the kneading blade fits loosely on the kneading mounting shaft. (This is not a fault) |
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Cause → Action |
|---|---|
| My bread does not rise. |
[All bread] • 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. → Stronger, Organic and Stoneground 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. Make sure yeast sachets not open for longer than 48 hours. → 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 instructions. (P. 12) • 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. [Speciality bread] • Einkorn wheat was used when baking speciality bread and/or a lot of flour other than spelt flour were used. → 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. |
| The top of my bread is uneven. |
• You have used too much yeast. → Check the recipe and measure out the correct amount using the measuring spoon provided. • You have used too much liquid. → Some types of flour absorb more water than others, so try using 10-20 mL less water. |
| My bread is full of air holes. |
• The quality of your flour isn't very good. → Try using a different brand of flour. |
| My bread seems to have collapsed after rising. |
• You have used too much liquid. → Try using 10-20 mL less water. |
| My bread has risen too much. |
• You have used too much yeast/water. → Check the recipe and measure out the correct amount using the measuring spoon (yeast)/ cup (water) provided. → Check that excess water amount is not included in other ingredients. • You have not used enough flour. → Carefully weigh the flour using scales. |
| Why is my bread pale and sticky? |
• You are not using enough yeast, or your yeast is old. → Use the measuring spoon provided. Check the yeast's expiry date. • 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 will need to remove the bread from the bread pan and start again with new ingredients. |
| There is excess flour around the bottom and sides of my bread. |
• You have used too much flour, or you are not using enough liquid. → Check the recipe and measure out the correct amount using scales for the flour or the measuring cup provided for liquids. • 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 a Panasonic service centre: 0844 8443868 or order online at www.panasonic.co.uk). |
| Why has my bread not mixed properly? |
• The dough menu was selected. → The dough menu does not include a baking process. |
| My bread has not been baked. |
• 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. |
| Dough leaks out of the bottom of the bread pan. |
• 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 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). |
| The sides of my bread have collapsed and the bottom is damp. |
• 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. |
| The kneading blade rattles. | • This is because the kneading blade fits loosely on the kneading mounting shaft. (This is not a fault) |