Panasonic Bread-maker SD255 Power Cable Damaged

[aka_fallen121]

The power cable on my Panasonic Bread Maker SD-255 is badly damaged and needs replaced.

Three issues: I can't seem to find a replacement power cable that isn't American. I need a UK one. Can I use any power cable i.e. for a kettle or other heating element device or does it have to be a specific type?

If you take the bread maker apart is the cable wired in or is it moulded?

Do you take the case off by removing the screws in the legs or some other way?

Would be grateful to hear from anyone who has done this. It's a great little bread maker and I can't afford a new one!

 

[RandomGrinch]

Hi,

Can you post a photo of the lead/damage/where the cable enters the bread maker?
If the damage is near to the plug end, just make the cable a bit shorter and put a new plug on the end!

 

[aka_fallen121]

Unfortunately it's right in the middle of the cable ! I'll try and post a picture but I need somewhere to host the picture. It's asking for an URL and I don't have picture hosting account anywhere - I'll need to set something up.

 

[aka_fallen121]

Hope you can see this @RandomGrinch

https://ibb.co/THbq4P8

 

[RandomGrinch]

Hope you can see this @RandomGrinch

https://ibb.co/THbq4P8

I can see the image in the link but not in your message above

Was it caught on the hob?
I hope it didn't spontaneously combust, or your breadmaker has bigger issues!

As above, if you cut the lead at that place, is there enough lead left to reach a socket?

 

[RandomGrinch]

...and you can use the 'upload a file' button to attach a pic

 

[aka_fallen121]

@RandomGrinch if I cut the lead at that point the bread maker is basically unusable as the bread maker will be right up against the wall and won't fit under my kitchen cupboards. The only other option is to move it elsewhere in house and make bread on the floor. I usually make bread overnight so this will disturb everyone in the house and with carpets is a potential fire risk. I live in a small cottage so would prefer to make bread in the kitchen if possible but we don't have any kitchen counter space that doesn't have cupboards above it that is near to a plug.

 

[aka_fallen121]

Hopefully everyone can see this now. Possibly was damaged by a hot toaster?

 

[bernardgreen]

You could fit one of these to the lead from the bread maker
https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/iec-connectors/0449922

and one of these to the lead from the 13 Amp plug
https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/iec-connectors/0488208

 

[RandomGrinch]

I *think* that the bread maker hasn't got a detachable lead.
Taking the bread maker apart and fixing a new lead is possible.
A simpler solution is to use something like a 3 core flex connector:
https://www.wilko.com/wilko-3-core-flex-connector/p/5352740

You could even just cut out the damaged section of cable and keep the plug!

Some care needs to be taken though, as the connector isn't waterproof; this wouldn't be something to leave on a wet kitchen worktop!

 

[aka_fallen121]

Due the the proximity of the kettle to the only available plug and the impossibility of changing the kitchen around to accommodate this scenario a non waterproof flex connector is not a risk that Mr AKA is willing to accept as we can't guarantee that the area will be free of accidental spillages.

I have been ordered to stop using the offending machine with immediate effect. IT MAKES LOVELY BREAD. That's the bloody tragedy. Gutted doesn't describe how I feel right now. I HATE the situation of expensive machines which you can't fix. I read on other threads of people replacing complicated circuit board parts on these machines, belts, drives and all sorts. But the one problem I have ISN'T FIXABLE. I really have no luck at all.

 

[RandomGrinch]

Don't give up yet!
It is fixable, just as with replacing components inside!
It's just more understanding and tools are required!
But first, how about a waterproof flex connector!
https://www.screwfix.com/p/raytech-2-entry-3-pole-ip69k-gel-filled-straight-cable-joint-black/180HF
I'm sure you can cope with the ugliness! And we need to check the power rating of the breadmaker.

 

[aka_fallen121]

@RandomGrinch this sounds hopeful. I can cope with ugliness. The cable is black and so is the connector.

550 watt according to the specifications listed in the recipe book thing - that's less than a kettle or hairdryer which surprises me. The moulded plug has a 13amp fuse which was fitted at the factory but not sure of that's correct or not. I would have thought a 5 amp fuse would be sufficient as they are supposed to blow if they draw too much power.

I need to do some checking to establish the correct gel filled connector but if people are using them for pond pumps and pressure washers this ought to work!

Thanks for hanging in there for me!

 

[RandomGrinch]

At 550W, that should be fine
Sometimes there can be a bit of surge current when a heating device, or motor turns on - the manufacturers may be playing conservative with the fuse rating.
If you want to try a 5A fuse, go ahead. But be prepared to choose something bigger if the fuse decides to pop!
Good luck

 

[aka_fallen121]

Unfortunately, the waterproof flex connector is out of stock for both collection and delivery at Screwfix and the ones on eBay, whilst waterproof, are of unknown origin and MASSIVE.