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Solid as Big Ben
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...
Read more slice toasters cope if only 2 slices are inserted on their sides. The paddles being aluminum tend to wear from the the steel drive shaft overtime and have some slop in the back n forth clockwise/anticlockwise paddle rotation but it doesn't seem to effect the end result. I intend to buy a second hand SD2501 now so I can rob parts from one to keep the other going, hopefully see 20 years of service from the pair then.- Build Quality
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Very good bread machine. Highly recommended.
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....
Read more It is a highly versatile machine with loads of programs although I only used 2 or 3 of them. I also used it to knead pizza dough and I got a good outcome. I always follow the re Highly recommended machine, easy to use and gives consistent results.Purchased in at Betta Home Living.
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Good whilst they last!!!!!!!!!!
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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Great but spare parts are Extortionate!
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.
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Great machine except......
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.
Purchased in for $213.
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Fantastic & Reliable
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!
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Hi Gezza, thanks for taking the time for the great review.
- 8 reviews
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WOW best ever
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
Purchased in at Beta electrical lakes entrance .
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Hey Tony, Thanks for the great review hope you enjoy many more bakes.
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Reliable work horse machine, but slow
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 ...
Read morestill get an ok loaf out, just not a crispy one. The dough function (no rest time) is good if you want to make some dinner rolls or similar in the oven. Can also be used (2 runs) to make a batch of pasta, as long as you don't have your pasta too stiff or you could damage your bread maker. Although you can use shop bought bread pre-mixes, I feel that the provided recipes (with my own variations) actually makes a far better loaf, with the added benefit of no shelf life extenders and such in the bread we eat. It comes with a book for a variety of breads, and you will over time, develop your own fav variations. Makes a good Italian loaf (coarser and heavier) and french bread (crispy crusty), but my fav is multigrain with my own mix of seeds and also the curry and onion (fantastic with cheese). It has a number of different cycles and settings to achieve this. I do not like the banana bread recipe using banana chips because it scratched up my bread pan. Be careful using really hard ingredients in your nonstick pan. Some seeds can also scratch.Purchased in at The Good Guys for $459.39.
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Trouble again...
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.
Purchased in at Harvey Norman.
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Hi Nick, Sorry to hear you are having issues with your unit.
Please call our customer service team on 132600 for assistance....
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Great bread each time.
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)
Purchased in at Myer.
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Simply perfect every time
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...
Read more few hrs later i have fresh wonderful bread,i want to try seeded bread but as iv read the reviews it says they can scratch the pan ,does anyone have any tips,i love it that much im taking in the caravan with us so we can continue having wonderful breadPurchased in at Harvey Norman Retail Stores - Appliances for $250.
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Hi Darciemae, thanks for the great review and keep enjoying the great bread.
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Great for every day baking
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.
Purchased in at JB Hi-Fi Retail Stores.
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Love love love my Panasonic SD 2501
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.
Purchased in for $349.
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Very disappointing
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.
Purchased in at The Good Guys.
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On to my second one of these
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.
Purchased in at Harvey Norman for $284.
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Hi Punky, Thank you for your time around submitting such a great review.
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Questions & Answers
Does this breadmaker have any non stick surfaces?
The paddles and the inside of the mixing/cooking bowl are both coated in non-stick.
Hi Michelle, Its best if you give our customer service team a call on 132600 and they will assist you further.
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Are the menus for the SD-2501 and the SD-ZP2000 the same ?? I have found recipes for the 2000 and would like to use them in my 2501.
G'day Macca, more than I could tell you as only experienced on the SD2501, however the SD2501 did have a breakdown of what steps and stages each selection went through, much like a washing machine pro...
Read moregram, if the 2000 has the same in its manual then compare the two. You can download manuals.Thanks Mick, looks like I should have stayed online a bit longer yesterday. Thanks very much for the advice and will follow up ASAP.
Hi Macca, if you require further assistance, please contact our Customer Service Team on 132600
Accidentally turned off bread maker. Can I force it back to bake mode?
Hi Tiina, Best to give our customer service team a call on 132600 and they will assist you.
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My husband got up before me this morning and turned the power off during the bake cycle - I would also like to know the answer to this question - I do not have the time during the week to ring the cus...
Read moretomer service team. Can you stick the baking tin in a conventional oven to finish the bake?Still don’t know but I put the dough into a bread tin and cooked it in the oven. It was fine.
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Details
Features:
- The Panasonic SD-2501 Bread Maker has 15 baking programs and 3 different crust colours and loaf sizes, helping you make the perfect loaf for you.
- One of these programs is a Gluten Free Mode, which lets you easily make gluten-free bread. This makes this bread maker more suitable for people with specific dietary needs and preferences.
- A Specialty Mode also lets you make spelt bread, which has a wider variety of essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals than conventional wheat, and is said to be beneficial for your digestive health.
- This model can also make jam and compote, letting you make the bread and the spread you put on it.
- It also has an automatic raisin and nut dispenser that adds and evenly distributes these ingredients throughout the dough, meaning you don’t have to worry about these bits dropping to the bottom of your bread loaf.
- A 13-hour digital timer lets you enjoy freshly baked bread whenever you like.
- The bread maker also has a Diamond-Fluro coated bread pan and kneading blade to help stop your bread sticking to the pan, making cleaning a whole lot easier.
- This unit costs $329.
Points of praise:
- Most reviewers found that this bread maker was effective in making a variety of breads, from the dough through to the finished product, whether it was a loaf, buns, or pizza bases.
- Reviewers noted that it also produced consistent results, making baking a loaf almost foolproof.
- The bread maker is highly durable, and lasts a long time even with thorough use, according to reviewers.
- Reviewers also appreciated how easy it was to experiment with different ingredients, saying that it was easy to add ingredients such as fruits (including frozen fruit), seeds, herbs, and garlic.
Category | Bread Makers |
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Price (RRP) | $329.00 |
Max Loaf Size | 1.2 kg |
Features | Automatic Ingredients Dispenser, Gluten Free Setting and Jam & Compote Mode |
Preset Timer | 13 hours |
Dimensions | 382 x 256 x 389 mm |
Weight | 7 kg |
Manufacturer Warranty | 1 year(s) |
Colour / Finish | White |
Release date | |
Manual | Download manual |
- MPN: 1921, 35902769, PSD2501, SD-2501 and SD2501
- GTIN13: 5025232611966 and 8887549410017
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Mick2676, Quick thank you for taking the time to submit this great review.
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