Contents
Before Use
¶ Safety Instructions ·················································· 3
¶ Accessories/Parts Identification ····························· 4
¶ Bread-making Ingredients ····································· 6
How to Use
¶ Baking Bread [BAKE] ············································· 8
¶ Making Dough [DOUGH] ····································· 10
¶ When adding extra ingredients… ························ 11
¶ Baking Cakes ······················································· 12
¶ List of Bread Types and Baking Options ············· 13
Recipes
¶ Bread Recipes
basic ·········································14
whole wheat ······························15
rye ············································17
french ·······································18
italian ········································19
sandwich ··································19
¶ Gluten Free Recipes ············20
¶ Dough Recipes ····················22
basic
whole wheat
rye
french
pizza
¶ Cake Recipes ·······················28
cakes
teabreads
How to Clean
¶ Care & Cleaning ··················································· 32
Troubleshooting
¶ Troubleshooting ···················································· 33
These instructions are for two
different breadmaker models
■ SD-255
Rye bread mode is available
■ SD-254
If using dried
fruit such as
raisins, nuts, or
seeds, these
are added
automatically.
(P.11)
Additional
ingredients
should be
added manually
when the beep
sounds. (P.11)
Raisin nut
dispenser
Measuring
spoon storage
• The photographs and illustrations in this manual are
of the SD-255 model.
Safety Instructions
■ SD-255
■ SD-254
Important Safety Precautions
■ Location
Use this appliance in the following locations:
• Do not use the appliance outdoors or in the immediate vicinity of heat sources or in
roomswhere humidity is high.
• Place the breadmaker on a firm, dry, flat worktop. Do not place on unstable objects
or on materials such as tablecloths.
• During baking the casing heats up. The breadmaker should be placed at least
5cm (2 inches) from walls and other objects.
■ Caution
1. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
2.
Do not attempt to repair the
breadmaker
. Consult a Panasonic dealer and have it serviced by an authorised
technician.
3. Do not immerse the unit, power cord, or plug in water or any kind of liquid.
4. Do not allow the power cord to hang over the edge of the table or touch a hot surface.
5. Do not remove the bread pan or unplug the breadmaker during its operation.
(If the electricity supply is switched off the programme sequence stops. However the
appliance has a 10 minute memory so if the power is restored within 10 minutes, the
programme will resume.)
6. Do not touch, block or cover the ventilation during use.
7. The surfaces are liable to get hot during use.
8. To avoid burns, always use oven gloves when removing the bread pan and the finished
bread.
Also take care when removing the kneading blade.
9. Always keep the inside of the unit and the bread pan clean. (To ensure programmes work successfully)
10. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
11. This appliance is only intended to be used to make bread, dough and cakes as detailed in the following
instructions.
Electrical Requirement
FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 13-amp fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME, THEN THE
FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-
AMP SOCKET.
