Panasonic SD-MDX4-K Home Bakery Bistro Bread Maker
- Japanese language only Shipped from Japan, 2021 release
- 100 volts, 430 watts Japanese mains voltage
- 1000 g capacity One-loaf type
- 43 programs Black metal body
- 14.02 x 10.35 x 13.9 in D x W x H, 6 kg
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
An import Japanese bread maker with a large list of programs, only suitable if you can operate Japanese-language controls and supply the lower Japanese mains voltage. For most US households it is a niche choice, not a plug-in appliance.
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ASIN: B097RFQCF4Model: SD-MDX4Category: Bread Machines
Overview
Panasonic sells the Home Bakery Bistro as a one-loaf machine with a metal body and a long list of programs. This unit is a recent Japanese release, so its controls and manual are in Japanese only.
Program count and build quality suit a baker who knows the line and has a transformer. The risk is practical: the voltage differs from a US outlet, there is no description, and care is limited to wiping with a dry cloth.
Who it's for
A Japanese-speaking household in the US, or a collector, is the likely owner. Casual bakers expecting an easy start will struggle with menus and power.
Pros and cons
- Large program list
- Panasonic Home Bakery line
- Japanese language only
- Built for Japanese voltage
- Care limited to wiping
Performance notes
The unit kneads, rises and bakes inside one chamber, so ingredient measures decide the result. A US outlet supplies a different voltage than the unit is designed for, so use a suitable step-down transformer.
Specifications
| Brand | Panasonic |
|---|---|
| Model | SD-MDX4 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 6 kilograms |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 14.02 in D x 10.35 in W x 13.9 in H |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 1000 grams |
| Wattage | 430 watts |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 100 voltslower than 94% of 33 bread machines |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Metal |
| Color | Black |
| Other details | |
| Number of Programs | 43 |
| Product Care Instructions | Wipe with dry cloth |
| Manufacture Year | 2021 |
| Model number | SD-MDX4-K |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Panasonic SD-MDX4-K in English?
No. The listing says Japanese language only.
What voltage does it need?
It is built for one hundred volts, per the listing.
How big a loaf does it make?
The capacity is one thousand grams, a one-loaf type.