CongratulationsThank you for purchasing a Panasonic , SD-253.Successful bread making is an art, requiring good quality ingredients, time and energy dueto the importance of thorough kneading.The Panasonic Automatic is ideal for anyone who has been discouraged frommaking their own bread in the past. Experienced bakers will also enjoy using this automaticway of making their family favourites.One of the main advantages is that the most tiresome element of bread making, i.e.kneading, is completely automatic, leaving you time to spare with no dishes to wash.The pre-programmed cycle takes place all in the same pan.In addition, our automatic raisin nut dispenser will drop your choice of dried fruit/nuts into thedough at the precise time during kneading, giving you an even spread throughout the loaf.No further action is required after pressing the start pad.Whether you use pre-packaged bread mixes, or the recipes we have developed for you,or you develop your own favourite recipes, we hope you enjoy using your PanasonicBefore operating the , please read the following instructions carefully.2®If your AC outlet is not grounded, it is the personal responsibility of the customer to have itreplaced with a properly ground wall socket of 240V 50Hz.IMPORTANT: THIS UNIT HAS TO BE EARTHED FOR PERSONAL SAFETY!IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSWhen using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followedincluding the following:1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.3. Unplug this product from wall outlet when not in use and before cleaning.Do not immerse appliance in water or other liquid. Use a soft sponge and milddetergent when cleaning the inside of the pan or kneading blade. The cabinet maybe cleaned with a cloth, dampened with a mild soap and water solution.4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use oven mitts when handling hot materials, allow metalparts to cool before cleaning.5. Do not allow anything to rest on power cord. Do not plug in cord where persons maywalk or trip.6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged or frayed cord. Refer servicing ofappliance to an authorised service centre if the unit should malfunction or bedamaged in any manner.7. This appliance is not intended for commercial use. It is for household use only.8. The use of attachments not recommended by manufacturer may cause damage orinjury.9. Avoid contacting moving parts.10. Do not use outdoors. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.13. To disconnect, grip plug and pull from wall outlet. Never pull on cord.14. The unit may vibrate or move during the kneading process. Do NOT place theunit near the edge of a countertop. Place the unit securely where movement of theunit will not cause it to fall off the countertop.15. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its serviceagent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.16. The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons withoutsupervision.17. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSNote:A. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becomingentangled in or tripping over a longer cord.B. Extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.C. If extension cord is used:(1) the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great asthe electrical rating of the appliance,and(2) the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop ortabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.1®®®