Before Calling For Service - Palsonic PAB-3500 Owner's Manual

BEFORE ASKING FOR SERVICE
Problem
The unit does
not start.
Water leaks from
the inner pot.
Dough kneading
cannot be
performed.
Smoke is
generated during
baking.
Dough does not
rise enough.
Bread cannot
be baked.
Bread cannot be
baked with the
program timer.
The program
timer cannot
be set.
Bread rises too
much or
colapses
Cause
Is the power cord plugged in?
Does the clock display indicate OE:01?
Does the clock display indicate OE:02?
Is the inner pot mounted correctly?
Is the seal correctly seated on shaft?
Is the dough blade attached correctly?
Have flour or other ingredients spilled
and on the heater in the oven burned?
Is the amount of water used correct?
Is the temperature of the water correct?
Was bread flour used? Were all
ingredients measured correctly and at
room temperature with the exception
of the water?
Is the yeast you are using old or has it
been left for a long time with the
package opened?
Has it been stored incorrectly?
Is the bread being baked where the
temperature is excessively high or low?
Is the Manual course being used?
Does the display flash?
Is the program timer set correctly?
Does the display show "Auto-MED"
mode?
Is the program timer set correctly?
Is it very hot and or humid?
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Solution
If not, plug the power cord in securely
The unit will not operate if the oven's
interior temperature is above 50°C -
such as immediately after baking is
done Open the lidand let the inside
cool off
If so, contact qualified service
personnel
If not, mount the inner pot correctly.
If not, contact service personnel to
replace the packing.
If not, remove the inner pot, take out
ingredients, and attach the dough blade
correctly.
If so, clean the inside of oven. If smoke
results from any other cause than the
above, unplug the power cord and
contact service personnel.
Use the right amount of warm water.
(Approximately 40°C)
The use of bread flour is highly
recommended. Measure all ingredients
carefully and make sure they are at
room temperature.
Use fresh yeast from an unopened
package.
Use the unit in locations where the
temperature is normal (18°-20°C)
The Manual course is designed just for
dough making and the unit will not
enter the baking process. Remove the
ingredients, replace with new ingre-
dients, and start the unit in the correct
course. Be sure to press Clear button
first.
If so, forgot to press START pad.
Press START pad.
Carefully read instructions for setting
the program timer on page 7.
A power failure may have occurred.
Remove ingredients and start all over.
Carefully read the instructions for
setting the program timer on page 7.
Reduce yeast by 1/4-1/2 tsp.
Reduce water by 3 Tbsp.
Add reduced amount of water.
If after kneading three minutes dough
appears too dry, add additional
water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, up to 3 Tbsp.
Do not use rapid rise yeast.