I plugged the 110v. Panasonic bread machine SD-YD250 to the kitchen wall outlet and there was a big spark. I was able to reset the circuit breaker and the power was restored. I plug the bread machine and there's no display on the LCD but the motor or kneader is spinning. What could be the problem?

Here are some possible reasons why your Panasonic SD-YD250 bread maker might be turning off in the middle of a cycle:

Power Interruption: If there is a power interruption during the baking process, the bread maker will turn off automatically. To avoid this, ensure that the power supply is stable and uninterrupted throughout the baking process.

Overheating: If the bread maker overheats, it will turn off automatically to prevent damage to the machine. Ensure that the bread maker is placed in a well-ventilated area and not near any heat sources.

Faulty Power Cord: If the power cord is damaged or faulty, it can cause the bread maker to turn off in the middle of a cycle. Check if the power cord is damaged or frayed and replace it if necessary.

Faulty Control Panel: If the control panel is faulty, it can cause the bread maker to turn off in the middle of a cycle. In this case, you may need to contact Panasonic customer support for assistance.

I did a review on the sd-yd250 and you can read it here.
I also have an article on gluten free bread machines if you would like to read it here.
Best of luck...this is our top seller by the way!

Panasonic has the manual for the SD-YD250 here: http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/SDYD250.PDF . This manual has several recipes at the end. Some recipes should not be done completely in the bread machine. (Follow the directions on using bread-machine flour or bread flour; the differences in the protein contents will matter.)

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells
(the primary baker in my household prefers to knead her breads herself. The bread machine that was received as a gift got minimal use.)

The links to the manual posted here are useful!I have the BT56- without manual unfortunately. However, YD250 manual was a useful guide - it that has a similar "Yeast-drop" arrangement that seems unique to Panasonic. The other settings on the BT56 are pretty generic and easy to intuit. Only caveat...after you plug in the machine, DON'T hit the big START button. Here is the sequence:* plug in machine* Choose cycle (White/whole wheat, dough only etc)* Set timer * Put in dry ingredients first, put in wet next,load yeast in dispenser * Hit Start - this starts cycle.* To Reset, hold down start for a few secs.Hope this helps, good luck.

Panasonic Website for your product:http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support/Home-Appliances/Kitchen-Appliances/Bread-Makers/model.SD-YD250User Manual:http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/SDYD250.PDF?cm_sp=Support-Operating Instructions-_-Model-SD-YD250-_-SD-YD250 Operating Instructions (English)

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good luck

thank you.

Thank you! It worked right away!!!

I have one of these and when you turn it on you just keep pressing the "menu" button until the little arrow is next to the type of bread or dough that you wish to make. It sounds as if it may be faulty.

http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support/Home-Appliances/Kitchen-Appliances/Bread-Makers/model.SD-YD250

You can download the manual and then print it.

i have one SD-YD200 like new