PANASONIC SD-BT10P (01) PDF Document

When using the PANASONIC SD-BT10P, basic safety precautions should always be followed:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Do not immerse the appliance or pan in water or other liquid.

4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use oven gloves when handling hot materials and allow metal parts to cool before cleaning.

5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.

6. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not plug in the cord where persons may walk or trip.

7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged or frayed cord. Refer servicing to an authorized service center.

8. This appliance is for household use only, not for commercial use.

9. The use of attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may cause damage or injury.

10. Avoid contacting moving parts.

11. Do not use outdoors. Do not use the appliance for other than its intended use.

12. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or bench top, or touch hot surfaces.

13. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

14. To disconnect, grip the plug and pull from the wall outlet. Never pull on the cord.

15. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the special cord (Part No. ADA24R107).

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks. If an extension cord is used, its electrical rating should be at least as great as the appliance’s, and it should be arranged so it will not drape over a benchtop where it can be pulled by children or tripped over.

The PANASONIC SD-BT10P offers several modes for different types of bread and processes:

Choice of bread modes:

BASIC: For white breads with a crisp brown crust and tender interior, or for a variety of breads based on white flour.

WHOLE WHEAT: For breads using 50% to 100% whole wheat flour.

Choice of baking modes:

BAKE: The unit automatically mixes ingredients, kneads the dough, rises it and bakes it.

BAKE (LIGHT): Mixes, kneads, rises, and bakes as in BAKE mode, but the crust will be a little lighter (BASIC only).

BAKE (RAPID): Mixes, kneads, rises, and bakes faster than the standard BAKE mode. The height of the bread may be lower.

DOUGH: The unit automatically prepares dough for pizzas, dinner rolls, doughnuts, etc.

The time required for each mode when the timer is not used is as follows:

Baking results differ according to several factors. To avoid poor results, the following should be remembered:

1. Temperature: The temperature of the room and the ingredients can affect the final result. Best results are obtained at a room temperature of 20°C, using room temperature ingredients.

2. Measurements: Accurate measurement is essential. Weighing flour is more accurate than measuring in a cup. Use metric measuring cups and spoons for other dried ingredients. Scoop ingredients and level with the back of a knife without tapping the cup. Liquid measurements must also be accurate.

3. Always use fresh ingredients: Check use-by dates and store yeast in the refrigerator and dry ingredients in airtight containers.

4. Electrical fluctuations: Fluctuations will affect the height, texture, and color of the bread. It is recommended that you use the unit where the electricity supply is constant.

5. Using your own recipes: Always ensure that you use no more than 300 g of flour. Maintain the same ratio of dry to liquid ingredients as in the supplied recipes. Always use Surebake or Granular yeast; the machine is not designed for compressed yeast. Whole wheat loaves are generally smaller and more dense.

6. Modifying Recipes Supplied: Use the supplied recipes as a guide and take care that changes to ingredients do not upset the ratio of dry to liquid ingredients.

The main parts of the PANASONIC SD-BT10P are:

Lid: Covers the baking area.

Body: The main housing of the bread maker.

Control panel: Contains the display and buttons for operation.

Bread pan: The removable container where ingredients are placed and bread is baked. To install, place it into the oven area and turn it clockwise. To remove, turn it counterclockwise.

Handle: For lifting the bread pan.

Kneading blade: Fits onto the shaft inside the bread pan to mix and knead the dough.

Kneader mounting shaft: The post inside the bread pan where the kneading blade attaches.

Cord hook: For wrapping and storing the power cord.

Cord and Plug: For connecting to a power outlet.

The control panel consists of several pads and a display window:

Select: Press to select the desired operation mode. For the BAKE mode of BASIC, it is not necessary to press this pad. Each time the pad is pressed, the display will change accordingly.

Timer: Press this pad to set the timer. The time will advance 10 minutes each time this pad is pressed. The timer setting will change rapidly if constant pressure is applied to the pad.

Start/Stop: Press this pad to start an operation or begin the timer. Press this pad to stop an operation or cancel the timer setting. To stop an operation, the pad must be pressed and held for 1 second.

Display window: Shows all modes, time remaining, and other indications.

Indicating light: The red light will be lit when in operation. It will flash when bread baking or dough making is complete. It will also flash differently when operated in abnormal conditions.

1. Remove the bread pan from the oven area by twisting it counterclockwise and pulling up with the handle.

2. Mount the kneading blade on the shaft inside the pan. It is designed to fit loosely.

3. Place yeast inside the bread pan first for best results.

4. Place flour and all other dry ingredients inside the bread pan.

5. Pour water and other liquids, if any, into the bread pan.

6. Wipe any moisture from the outside of the pan and place it inside the body, aligning the guide marks.

7. Twist the bread pan clockwise to lock it into position and fold the handle down. Ensure it contacts the bottom of the oven area.

8. Close the lid.

9. Plug the unit into a 230 volt outlet. The display will light up and show “0:00”.

10. For Basic breads, press the START pad. For Whole wheat breads, press the SELECT pad to choose WHOLE WHEAT BAKE, then press the START pad.

11. The rest period will begin. There will be no mixing action for approximately 30 minutes (Basic) or 45 minutes (Whole Wheat). After the rest, the machine will proceed to knead, rise, and bake. The display will show the remaining time.

12. When baking is finished, the beeper will sound eight times and the indicating light will flash.

13. Promptly press the STOP pad, then open the lid and remove the bread pan using oven mitts.

14. Turn the pan upside down and shake it several times to release the bread. Place the bread on a wire rack to cool.

15. Unplug the unit after use. Ensure the bread maker cools down (30 minutes to 1 hour) before the next use.

Follow the same steps as for the standard BAKE mode (pages 10-12 in the manual), with the following change at step 10:

For BAKE (RAPID) mode:

Press the SELECT pad to choose either BASIC-BAKE (RAPID) or WHOLE WHEAT-BAKE (RAPID) mode. Then press the START pad. The display will show a time like “3:00”. The initial rest period will be shorter, approximately 15 minutes.

For BAKE (LIGHT) mode (BASIC only):

Press the SELECT pad to choose BASIC-BAKE (LIGHT) mode. Then press the START pad. The display will show “4:00”. The initial rest period will be approximately 30 minutes.

The timer can be used for BASIC and WHOLE WHEAT modes, but not for BAKE (RAPID) or DOUGH modes. Follow the standard baking steps, with the following changes at step 10:

1. After adding ingredients and closing the lid, press the SELECT pad to choose the desired mode (e.g., BASIC-BAKE or WHOLE WHEAT-BAKE).

2. Press the TIMER pad to set the total amount of time until you want the bread to be completed. For example, if it is 9:00 pm and you want the bread finished at 6:30 am, set the timer to 9:30 (9 hours and 30 minutes).

3. Press the START pad. The display will show the set time, and the operation will begin in the rest condition to settle the temperature of the ingredients.

Note: Fresh milk is not suitable if the timer is being used.

1. Follow steps 1-9 for standard baking (add ingredients, place pan in unit, close lid, plug in).

2. Press the SELECT pad to choose either the BASIC DOUGH mode or the WHOLE WHEAT DOUGH mode.

3. Press the START pad. The rest period will begin. There will be no mixing action for 30-45 minutes.

4. When the dough is completed, the beeper will sound eight times and the indicating light will flash.

5. Press the STOP pad when the beeper stops. Remove the bread pan, close the lid, and unplug the unit.

6. Follow the rest of the procedure according to your recipe directions for shaping, rising, and baking the dough in a conventional oven.

If the kneading blade comes out with the bread, use a heat-resistant plastic utensil to remove it. A metal utensil may scratch the non-stick finish of the kneading blade. Be aware that both the bread and the kneading blade will be very hot.

Slicing homemade bread:

Cool the bread on a wire rack completely before slicing. Homemade bread can be cut with a bread knife. For best results, place the loaf on its side and cut with a sawing motion.

Storing homemade bread:

After cooling the bread completely at room temperature, wrap it in foil or a plastic bag to preserve freshness. To enjoy the taste of freshly baked homemade bread, try to consume your bread as soon as possible.

For longer storage, wrap well and store in the freezer. It is better to slice the loaf before freezing.

Before cleaning, unplug the unit and allow it to cool completely.

Body and Lid: The body and lid should be wiped clean with a damp cloth. Use only mild liquid detergent. Do not use cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive materials. Do not use benzine, thinner, alcohol, etc.

Temperature sensor: Wipe the temperature sensor inside the unit gently and avoid bending it.

Bread Pan and Kneading Blade: Remove them from the body of the bakery and wipe with a soft cloth after each use. The inside of the pan and kneading blade are coated with a non-stick finish; avoid using harsh cleansers or sharp objects when cleaning. Do not immerse the bread pan in water.

This indicates that the oven area is hot (above 40°C). This may occur during repetitive use. You must allow the unit to cool down before reusing. When the unit has cooled to below 40°C, “TEMP” will disappear from the display window and the red indicating light will go out. To use again, press the SELECT and START pad.

The display will show “0:00” and operation will stop. If the power outage lasts longer than 10 seconds, the operation of the unit stops completely. You must remove the dough and start again using all new ingredients. If the interruption in the power supply is momentary (less than 10 seconds), the operation will not be affected.

If the unit is overloaded and an excessive force is applied to the motor, the protection device will stop the motor. After approximately 30 minutes, the motor will automatically start running again. It is recommended to restart the process with fresh ingredients.

Remedy 1: If the kneading blade is restricted by hard dough, take out the dough. The unit will restart 30 minutes later.

Remedy 2: Check to see if the kneader mounting shaft of the bread pan can rotate. If it can rotate, restart the bread maker after 30 minutes. If it cannot rotate, service will be required.

If the indicating light and the display do not light up, please check if the unit is unplugged. Ensure the power cord is securely plugged into a working outlet.

This may be caused by an ingredient that has spilled on the heater element inside the bread maker. Carefully clean the interior of the unit once it has completely cooled.

Poor baking results can be caused by operational errors or ingredient issues:

Operational Errors:

Sides collapsed, bottom damp: Bread was left in the pan too long after baking, or bread was sliced just after baking and steam was not allowed to escape.

Underbaked: Mode selection was wrong (e.g., DOUGH mode was chosen for baking), or the top lid was open during operation.

Dough not kneaded: Kneading blade was not installed properly in the pan.

Ingredient Measurement Errors:

Bread rises too much: Too much yeast or too much water was used.

Bread doesn’t rise enough: Not enough flour, not enough yeast, or too much salt was used.

Bread collapses after rising: Too much yeast or too much water was used.

Unleavened/sticky/raw center: Not enough water was used, or sweetening agents were omitted.

Ingredient Quality/Type Errors:

Poor rise/texture: Old flour or old yeast was used. The wrong type of flour or yeast was used. Yeast was not placed in the pan first, or liquids touched the yeast before kneading. The temperature of the water was too hot or too cold (outside the optimum range of 20°C ±5°C).

With extended use, a small quantity of ingredients may leak out from the outlet of the bread pan. The pan is designed so that ingredients in the kneader mounting shaft unit may be discharged to prevent rotation stoppage.

When the ingredients block the outlet and the kneader mounting shaft is no longer able to rotate, it is necessary to exchange the kneader mounting shaft unit for a new one. Consult with your authorized Panasonic Service Center for exchange of the part.