Panasonic SD-254 Breadmaker Review
INTRODUCTION
It is a well known fact that bread makes the main food for millions around the world. But the people had always been depending on the bakeries or companies that make them ever since. Now the Panasonic has introduced a model called SD-254 that is really a boon to both the chef and the common homemaker. It also makes things easier for people who are dependant on some special kind of diets like gluten free. This Panasonic Breadmaker has also a special feature which alarms with a beep and reminds to add raisin at the right time. This is one of the features that differ from the SD-255 model of Panasonic bread maker that comes with an automatic raisin and nut dispenser.
PRODUCT IN DETAIL
Panasonic SD254 breadmaker is extremely versatile in its functions and sleek in look with a white finish. It is also sturdy and dependable with a weight of 6.8 kg. It can almost bake any kind of bread like 100% whole meal or one with multigrain-filled.
This can be called a Breadmaker which has a beep signal for adding raisins and supports a Gluten free program.
This appliance can be handled by anyone alike; a chef and an amateur. You can attract your kids’ appetite with delicacies like cakes or breads and pizza. The best outcome is that it shall be healthy and hygienically prepared at home. Baking bread with a Breadmaker at home also seriously creates a good amount of balance in your monthly expenses.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
The control panels of the SD254 remind that of the SD255 in its user-friendliness and simplicity of operating it. The panel is angled in such a way for its usage.
A number of mixes for gluten-free diets can be used to bake. In addition, breads for low-salt and high fibre dieters can also be baked.
VARIOUS OPTIONS
Panasonic SD-254 bread machine with its rapid speed option could prepare a loaf of bread in under 2 hours. Bread with soft insides and thin crusts that makes a perfect sandwich could also be baked with the sandwich option. The dough option is a highly versatile feature of SD254. This also helps to make dough for interesting and mouth-watering delicacies like bread rolls, croissants or buns along with French option for a crusty and tasty French-Stick.
LITTLE EXTRAS
One of the delightful features of this extraordinary Breadmaker is that it has a viewing window with cooling exterior walls. The maximum capacity is a 1200 gm with 3 colours for crust setting. One could bake different sizes of loaves as per the requirement. There is also an option for Bake Only which helps you to make teacakes and breads for tea.
The Panasonic SD254 is complete with a programmable timer, 8 ranges of baking programmes, a cookery book, and a ready access to one of the cookery online advice of UK. The inner coating of the bread maker is made of non-stick property so that it is easy to clean and maintain.
As far as the timer goes, there is a 13-hour time delay option that could bake your bread overnight.
WARRANTY
There is a one year warranty for SD-254 Breadmaker that gives a safe back-up for baking.
Panasonic SD-254 White Bread maker - Technical Specifications, Features
| Manufacturer | Panasonic |
| Model Name | SD-254 |
| Colour | Cool White |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 37 x 28 x 33cm |
| Weight | 6.8kg approximate |
| Baking mode | Eight baking modes |
| Special features | Comprehensive bake modes with easy-to-use control pad, rapid baking mode, cool touch housing with three loaf-size and a raisin beep sound with nonstick inner walls |
| Bread size | M(approx.450g), XL (approx. 1.2kg), L(approx. 1.0kg) |
| Crust colour choice | Dark, light and medium |
| Timer | 13-hour time set |
| Additional features | Rye Bread Mode, French Dough, pizza dough mode and Italian dough making with sandwich baking and whole wheat also. Dietary modes like gluten-free, low salt or high fibre mode, bake-only, super rapid option with 10 Minute Power Interruption Protection. |
| Accessories | Measuring Cup (240ml) with a measuring Spoon, recipe book and an instruction manual. |
| Power consumption | 505-550W Maximum |
| Power supply | 240V |
| Warranty | 1 year |
March 9th, 2009 at 9:07 am
I expected much more from panasonic - especially if they say sd-254 has 17 programmes. Most of its loafs are still delicious but cake function is useless as you have to mix ingredients manually. Measurements need to be really presice as slight variations make bread too heavy or stink yeast. It does not have jam function which is present in even cheaper models of other makes.
March 29th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
I have just bought the Panasonic SD 255 Breadmaker and every loaf I have made (three so far) sticks in the pan and also have to dig the paddle out. Should I grease the pan or what should I do, feel very disappointed with the appliance. I have copied the recipes exactly as described in the booklet supplied by Panasonic.
August 20th, 2009 at 4:25 am
It may boast all these programme features but as an engineer my criticism is that the bits don’t fit that well. It’s no wonder Chrissie has had problems with paddle because the spindle/paddle fit is rubbish. The actual Bake Pan itself doesn’t lock securely into the base leaving so much free play that this would soon accumulate wear problems. Don’t buy, there are better made bread machines out there.
August 20th, 2009 at 9:11 am
I have just bought the panasonic SD 254 and find it very impressive. I’ve made a variety of breads and all have turned out great. Waking up to the gorgeous aroma of baking bread is a delight. The appliance is easy to use and easy to clean. I really would recommend this appliance to friends and family.