Panasonic SD-2501

Sadly nearly obsolete now but second hand ones turn up. Mine is 9 years old and by best estimate has made 1500 loaves. Unfortunately the seal in the bread bin wore out and they only sell the complete lower seal/drive assembly ~$70 +postage. The seed tray hinge also failed some time back but not a big issue as seed can be pre mixed anyway.

Plenty of program choices and a comprehensive instruction manual and recipe book. Like many bread makers the shape of the loaves tends to be tall and not very long which can be tricky for some toasters. But 4...

I bought this bread machine more than 2 years ago when I decided to start baking own bread on a regular basis. I decided to buy this particular one after some research I did about available machines on the market. I've been baking normal and wholemeal bread with / without raisins since I bought it without any issues. Recently I also started baking carbless bread using almond flour instead of wheat flour and it also gives good results. So far it is in perfect operating condition just some expected wear and tear. I use it on average twice a week....

I have experienced a SD253 and a SD2501 over about 10 years. The SD253 baked good bread for about 4 years until the whole meal loaves failed by resulting in flat looking not risen and soggy in the middle. As I used mostly Lauke bread mixes I asked there advice and tried differing amounts of water and yeast without success. In frustration I bought a SD2501 machine and again used it mostly using Lake wholemeal mixes for about 4 years until it started with the same issues as the SD253 with bread not rising and inside looking soggy and not risen.
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Had this breadmaker for probably 4 or 5 years and its been really good no issues with it. Now the non stick is coming off so need to replace the paddle and the bowl. Just got a quote for $265 with delivery for these items. Absolutely ridiculous.

I ordered two spare paddles from Ali express for much less but the non-stick is not very good. Looking at other brands now to check the spares cost as I hate to throw things out but that is what Panasonic wants us to do. Come on Panasonic these should be consumable prices not "may as well buy a whole new unit" price.

Bought Panasonic Bread Maker 2 years ago. I have never used the raisin dispenser, but use it to make bread every second day. Recently, I noticed the dispenser lid was hanging down inside machine. I tried to fasten it back up, but it just falls loose.
Can only use this machine to bake bread, can't use it to bake fruit or nut loaves.
Apparently, if the dispenser lid is broken, heat escapes from the machine whilst baking. Panasonic suggests a new dispenser, but not willing to pay $60.

I was recommended this brand of Bread machine as there are alot of cheap breadmakers that put people off from using them. We've used this Panasonic at least twice a week for months now (under lock down ) and it hasn't faulted! Great for pizza dough and bread comes out well cooked. Thanks Panasonic for making such a great appliance that you want to use! Highly recommended!

Bought last week from beta electrical lakes entrance,had a breville for last 6 years .it was spasmodic in its results.This one is the bomb almost silent,and I’m getting the best bread I’ve ever had. Tony

The machine is solid and reliable and gives consistent results (as long as you follow normal bread making rules) but the wait times (it will sit there dong nothing for an hour bringing everything to room temp) can be frustrating. So it's best for set it up the night before, to finish baking at the time you normally get up, then it can have it's 'rest time' while you sleep. It does not have a loud beep to tell you it's done, so keep an eye on the time, or set your phone as a reminder. If you forget though it does turn itself off and you will ...

Living in the bush, I love the small and taste of fresh bread! Was wrapped with my Panasonic a few years ago, then it played up, not mixing properly?>? HN replaced, no questions asked.... gone well with new one for the last year, now same again? It is skipping some cycle and putting out flat heavy loves even the birds cant eat? Frustrating, I dont like replacing again but 3 failures in a row now has made me look again.

Been using this for years for Sourdough and pizza dough. I did try a lot of the other recipes but while they were tasty, I like my Sourdough. Also good for plain white loaf.
The only downside is when it finishes the sound is very quiet and I always set an alarm because you'll miss getting the bread out (which you need to do asap)

Bought from HN ,i decided this was the year to make bread, carefully chose the machine and OML i cannot fault it i have used Laucke flour and All about Bread flour,astounding results every single time iv made soy and linseed ,multigrain and pumpernickel, even taken to making it for the neighbours , im so thrilled with it,the cost was $250 the flours average at $15-20 a 5kg bag yeast $4 ,i dont need to queue for bread or check the freshness or ask for a later dated loaf i just pop in the ingredients press menu press start and depending on menu a...

This is our first bread maker and after 6 months of use it's hard to imagine being without it. It's so easy to use that my husband (who couldn't cook to save himself, not even as much as to fry an egg) has suddenly taken on the baking duty. He loads it up before going to bed and puts it on timer so that it's finished baking in the morning. It's so nice waking up to the aroma of freshly baked bread. We found that the longer it bakes, the better it comes out. The "rushed" 4 hour bread does't come out as large and fluffy as the the loaves that sit in the bread maker overnight before being cooked.

I bought my machine about 12 months ago and use it regularly. I use Laucke bread mixes, The Spelt loaf, Multigrain Soy and Linseed and right now have a Brioche Loaf on. It is soo easy. Photo is a Spelt Loaf.

Barely adequate. I have not had what I consider a good result let alone a great one. Bottom line: it doesn't rise anywhere near as much as my past breadmaker (which lasted for years, I might add). I use the same bread mix and have increased the yeast and made sure it was fresh etc etc. Used the rye menu for a rye bread mix which once again I have used for years. The texture is very dense, not what I am used to.

Have used one regularly for a number of years. Last one recently broke down. Always produce a reliable loaf (even on timer). Clean without difficulty. Don't look further than this model.