Breville BCG820BSS the Smart Grinder Pro Coffee Grinder

Know your Breville product

A. Bean Hopper Lid
Air tight seal to maximise bean freshness.
B. Bean Hopper
450g bean hopper with locking system for easy removal and bean transfer.
C. Hardened Stainless Steel Conical Burrs
Maximises particle size for full flavour potential.
- Removable and Adjustable Upper Burr
D. Backlit LCD Screen
Displays grind setting, grind size, number of shots or cups and current grind time.
E. GRIND AMOUNT|PROGRAM Dial
Adjusts programmed amount to increase or decrease dose.
F. SHOTS|CUPS Button
Selects number of shots or cups.
G. Grind Outlet
H. Grind Tray
Catches grind overflow. Removable for easy cleaning.
I. Grind Size Dial
60 custom grind settings from espresso to plunger.
J. START|PAUSE|CANCEL Button
Starts, Pauses and Cancels operation.
K. Portafilter Activation Switch
Activates or cancels grinder with a press of the portafilter.

ACCESSORIES

L. Portafilter Cradle 50–54mm
M. Portafilter Cradle 58mm
N. Conical Burr Cleaning Brush
O. Grinds Container
For storing ground coffee.
Oi - Container Cap
Oii - Container Lid

NOT SHOWN

Grinding Chamber
Minimises static of beans before dispensing.
Automatic Thermal Safety Shut Off
Protects motor from overheating.
Power Saving/Sleep Mode
Unit powers down to standby after 5 minutes of non use.
Cord Storage

OPERATING your Breville product

GRIN DER OVERVIEW

Your Smart Grinder™ Pro uses Hardened Stainless Steel Conical Burrs and is able to grind whole bean coffee suitable for a range of Brewing Methods, from the finest setting for Espresso to the coarsest setting for Plunger. You are able to select the amount of Shots or Cups with a single button. The Grind Amount (dose) for all coffee types is controlled by a digital timer. The default dose for each Brew Method is able to be adjusted by simply turning the Grind Amount dial and changing the time the grinder will run. Once you have your desired dose, you can press and hold the PROGRAM button to set your custom time. You can grind directly into a Portafilter, Grinds Container or Drip Coffee filter basket.

Before first use

Before first use, remove and safely discard all promotional labels and packing materials attached to your Breville product. Wash hopper, cradles, grind container, container lid and cleaning brush in warm soapy water and dry thoroughly. Wipe exterior of grinder with a soft damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Place grinder on flat level surface and plug power cord into 230–240V outlet and switch Power ‘ON’.

ASSEMBLING Your Breville smart grinder Pto

Bean Hopper

Align tabs on the base of the bean hopper and insert hopper into position. Turn the bean hopper dial 90° to lock into position.Fill with fresh coffee beans and secure lid on top of bean hopper.

The bean hopper can be removed by turning dial anti clockwise and lifting hopper to pull out. The locking system allows you to remove and transfer beans in the hopper to a storage container safely.

Within each Brew Method, Espresso, Percolator, Filter or Plunger, there is a range of grind size settings. Between each Brew Method the grind size settings will differ. This is due to each method requiring different grind sizes for optimum extraction.

Experiment with different grind size settings by rotating the Grind Size dial to achieve the brew that best suits your taste.

Grinding for Espresso Coffee

Use single wall filter baskets when grinding fresh coffee beans. Use the finer 1–30 settings in the ESPRESSO range.

Step 1:

Insert the appropriate Portafilter Cradle size. Insert your portafilter into the cradle.

NOTE

You can change the amount already selected during operation by pressing the SHOTS|CUPS button. Maximum number of shots with the cradle inserted is 2.

Step 2:

Selecting your SHOTS|CUPS

Select the desired amount of ground coffee required by pressing the SHOTS|CUPS button.

Continue pressing the SHOTS|CUPS button until desired amount is displayed.

The maximum number of shots or cups for each Brew Method is shown in the Coffee Chart below. The amount dispensed will vary depending on the Brew Method selected and the Grind Amount.

Rotate the Grind Amount dial to adjust the grinding time to achieve the correct amount of coffee. Increasing time will increase the dose and decreasing the time will decrease the dose.

Coffe chart

Step 3:

Select your Grind Size

For espresso, we recommend selecting Grind Size setting 12 as a starting point and moving the Grind Size dial Coarser or Finer to adjust the flow of espresso as required. This should be done in conjunction with setting the Grind Amount (dose).

You will need to extract a shot of espresso to determine if a change in Grind Size and/or Grind Amount is necessary to achieve the correct rate of flow. Traditionally, a single shot of espresso is defined as ~30ml in 30 seconds and a double shot of espresso as ~60mls in 30 seconds.

Grinding into Grinds Container or Coffee Filter

Step 1:

Remove cradle by sliding out from under the grind outlet.

Slide in Grinds Container with cap open or Coffee Filter directly under grind outlet.

• Select the required amount of ground coffee by pressing the SHOTS|CUPS button.
• Press the START|PAUSE|CANCEL button to start grinding operation.

You can grind into Grinds Container without the lid. However, we recommend keeping the lid on to prevent coffee grinds from escaping

FEATURES OF YOUR BREVILLE SMART GRINDER™ PRO

Automatic Grinding

Grinding automatically allows you to grind hands-free. The grinder will automatically stop when the preset amount of coffee is dispensed.

• ‘Press & Release’ either the START|PAUSE|CANCEL button or push the handle of your portafilter once. This will activate the PORTAFILTER SWITCH.
• Grinding will automatically stop when the preset amount is dispensed.

It is normal for the correct amount of coffee to appear overfilled in your portafilter. Untamped coffee is approximately three times the volume of tamped coffee.

Pause Function

You can pause the grinder during operation allowing you to collapse or settle the coffee in the portafilter.

• 'Press & Release’ the START|PAUSE|CANCEL button to start the grinding operation.
• During grinding, press the START|PAUSE|CANCEL button again to pause the operation for 10 seconds.
• Press again within this time to resume the balance of the dose.

Program Function

Once you have set your required dose, you can program this time into the number of shot(s) currently displayed on the LCD. Press and hold the PROGRAM button, grinder will beep twice to confirm. Only the shot displayed will be programmed, all other shots will remain unchanged.

Manual Grinding

Grinding manually allows you to have complete control over how much coffee is dispensed.

• Press & Hold’ either the START|PAUSE|CANCEL button or push the handle of your portafilter to activate the PORTAFILTER SWITCH for as long as you require.
• Release’ START|PAUSE|CANCEL button or PORTAFILTER SWITCH and grinding will stop

ADJUSTING YOUR GRIND AMOUNT

The GRIND AMOUNT dial gives you the ability to modify the preset SHOTS|CUPS amounts to deliver more or less ground coffee into your Portafilter or Grinds Container.

Increasing the Grind Amount

To increase the grind amount selected, turn the GRIND AMOUNT dial to the right.

Each adjustment will increase the grind time by 0.2 of a second.

Decreasing the Grind Amount

To decrease grind amount selected, turn the GRIND AMOUNT dial to the left.

Each adjustment will decrease the grind time by 0.2 of a second.

Adjusting conical burrs

Some types of coffee may require a wider grind range to achieve an ideal extraction or brew. A feature of your Smart Grinder™ Pro is the ability to extend this range with an adjustable upper burr. We recommend making only one adjustment at a time.

CARE, CLEANING & STORAGE

CARE, CLEANING & STORAGE

1. Empty beans from the hopper and grind out any excess beans (see below).
2. Unplug power cord from power outlet before cleaning.
3. Wash the grind container and lid, bean hopper and lid in warm soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly.
4. Wipe and polish exterior of appliance with a soft damp cloth.

Cleaning conical burrs

Regular cleaning helps the burrs achieve consistent grinding results which is especially important when grinding for espresso coffee.

COFFEE TIPS

Making better quality coffee

• Freshly ground coffee is the key to making coffee with more flavour and body.
• Coffee flavour and strength is a personal preference. Vary the type of coffee beans, amount of coffee and fineness of grind to achieve the flavour you prefer.
• Use freshly roasted coffee beans with a ‘roasted on’ date to maximise flavour, not a use-by or best before date.
• Use coffee beans between 5 and 20 days after the ‘roasted on’ date for optimal freshness.
• Store coffee beans in a dark, cool and dry place. Vacuum seal if possible.
• Buy in small batches to reduce the storage time and store no more than one week’s supply at any time.
• Once coffee is ground, it quickly loses its flavour and aroma. For the best results, grind beans immediately before brewing.
• Do not store beans in the bean hopper. Place them back in an airtight container.
• When storing the appliance, run grinder empty to clear ground beans left in chamber.
• Run grinder for 2 seconds to purge some coffee before each use, for maximum freshness.
• Clean the bean hopper and conical burrs regularly.

PLUNGER COFFEE

Follow these easy steps for a great cup:

1. Using a variable temperature kettle, heat the appropriate volume of water to 95˚C. This is an ideal temperature for brewing coffee. Never using boiling water.
2. Select Grind Size setting 58.
3. Select the number of cups you are brewing. Adjust the amount of coffee to suit the strength you prefer.
4. Place the ground coffee in the plunger vessel.
5. Pour the heated water into the plunger in a swirling manner to ensure all the ground coffee is soaked & the plunger vessel is full. The ‘bloom’ (expanding coffee & gases) should reach the top of the plunger.
6. Using a timer, wait 4 minutes.
7. Using a spoon, break the ‘crust’ (the bloom becomes dense & a bit hard).
8. Insert the plunger & carefully press down.
9. Do not press too hard. Gently release pressure by pulling up slightly and press down again if you have pressed too hard.

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