BCG200
the Coffee & Spice™
Instruction Booklet
CONGRATULATIONS
on the purchase of your new
Breville product
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CONTENTS
4 Breville recommends safety first
5 Know your Breville product
6 Operating your Breville product
9 Care & cleaning
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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST
At Breville we are very safety conscious. We design and manufacture consumer products with
the safety of you, our valued customer, foremost in mind. In addition we ask that you exercise
a degree of care when using any electrical appliance and adhere to the following precautions.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USE AND SAVE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
• Do not immerse the motor base, plug
or cord in water or any other liquid.
• Always use the appliance on a dry,
level surface.
• Always switch the appliance to ‘OFF’,
switch the power off at the power
outlet and then remove the plug when
the appliance is not being used and
before cleaning.
• Care should be taken when cleaning
the grinding container as the grinding
blades are sharp.
• The appliance is not intended for use
by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended
when in use. Young children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
• Fully unwind power cord before use.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge
of a table or counter, touch hot surfaces
or become knotted.
• Do not place this appliance on or near
a hot gas or electric burner, or where it
could touch a heated oven.
• This appliance is for household use
only. Do not use this appliance for
anything other than its intended use.
Do not use outdoors.
• Do not operate this appliance for longer
than 60 seconds as this could cause
overheating. Allow appliance to
cool down for 10-15 minutes after
long operation.
• Regularly inspect the supply cord, plug
and actual appliance for any damage. If
found damaged in any way, immediately
cease use of the appliance and return
the entire appliance to the nearest
authorised Breville service centre for
examination, replacement or repair.
• The installation of a residual current
device (safety switch) is recommended
to provide additional safety protection
when using electrical appliances. It
is advisable that a safety switch with
a rated residual operating current
not exceeding 30mA be installed in
the electrical circuit supplying the
appliance. See your electrician for
professional advice.
• The maximum quantity of coffee beans
is 70g.
• This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Switch off the appliance and disconnect
from power supply before removing the
bowl or approaching parts that move
in use.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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KNOW YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT
A. On/Off switch: touch activation
B. Easy clean removable bowl
C. Transparent cover
D. Stainless steel blade system
E. Brushed stainless steel finish
F. 200 Watt motor
G. Cord storage
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
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OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT
BEFORE FIRST USE
Remove any packaging material or
promotional labels before first use.
Wash the transparent grinder cover with
warm, soapy water. Dry thoroughly.
Wipe the stainless steel grinding container
with a slightly damp cloth and dry well.
Care should be taken when cleaning the
grinding container as the grinding blades
are sharp.
OPERATION OF YOUR GRINDER
1. Remove the transparent cover and
ensure the grinding container is clean
and empty and locked securely into the
drive base.
2. Measure the desired quantity of coffee
beans or spices in the cover. Carefully
tip the coffee or spices into the grinding
container.
3. Place the cover onto the grinder.
4. Plug the grinder into a 230/240V
power outlet and switch on.
5. Start the grinder by pressing down on
the transparent cover and hold for the
duration of grinding.
6. When you have reached the desired
grind, lift off the cover, rotate and release
the removable bowl. Invert and tap the
base of the bowl to remove the ground
ingredients.
7. Clean according to instructions on
page 9.
HANDY TIPS
1. To ensure optimal grinding performance,
allow your grinder to cool for at least one
minute between uses.
2. The grinder will not grind anything that
is sticky or extremely hard i.e. chocolate,
whole nutmeg, candied fruits etc.
3. The grinder will not make pastes of any
fruits, seeds or herb i.e. curry pastes, nut
butters (peanut butter) or tahini (ground
sesame paste).
4. Do not overfill the grinding bowl.
GRINDING COFFEE:
We recommend quality 100% Arabica beans
with a ‘Roasted On’ date stamped on the
bag, not a ‘Best Before’ or “Use By’ date.
Coffee beans are best consumed between
5-20 days after the ‘Roasted On’ date. Store
coffee beans in an airtight container and
grind immediately before brewing.
PLUNGER COFFEE:
For Plunger style coffee, start with a
‘brew ratio’ of approx. 60g of ground coffee
per litre of water. For an 8 cup plunger that’s
approx. 50g of coffee. Adjust the amount
of coffee to suit the strength you prefer.
Operating the grinder for approximately
10-15 seconds will yield grinds of the correct
size for plunger.
Follow these easy steps for a great cup:
1. Weigh your coffee beans.
2. Place coffee beans into grinding
container and grind for 10-15 seconds
using a timer.
3. 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.
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 and the plunger
vessel is full. The ‘bloom’ (expanding
coffee and gases) should reach the top of
the plunger.
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OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT
6. Using a timer, wait 4 minutes.
7. Using a spoon, break the ‘crust’
(the bloom becomes dense and a bit
hard) and smell the aroma.
8. Insert the plunger and 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.
PERCOLATOR COFFEE:
For Percolator style coffee, use the same
‘brew ratio’ as plunger. The grind size should
be slightly finer than for plunger, so grind
for 5 seconds longer to achieve the correct
fineness.
1. Weigh your coffee beans.
2. Place coffee beans into the grinder
bowl and grind for 15-20 seconds using
a timer.
3. Fill the percolator with fresh cold water.
4. Fill the grind container of the percolator
with the ground coffee. Do not overfill.
5. Place the grinds container into the
percolator ensuring it is seated properly
in the base of the percolator.
6. Replace the percolator lid and switch on.
7. For best flavour, drink as soon as the
percolator has switched off. Brewed coffee
left in the percolator will continue to brew
and create a stewed flavour.
GRINDING SPICES:
• Spices produce the best flavour when
they are fresh.
• When purchasing spices, buy in small
quantities.
• Try to avoid buying spices that are
in cellophane as the packs allow the
volatile oils to escape and allow oxygen
to get in.
• Buy spices in glass jars or good quality
plastic pouches.
• Keep in a cool place and avoid spice
racks that are in direct sunlight.
• Don’t keep spices past their Use By or
Best Before date as the flavours and
aromas will have deteriorated.
Some recipes will suggest to dry roast spices
first. This changes the flavour of the spice
which is ideal for foods such as curries.
To dry roast, place whole spices in a small
frying pan and cook over medium heat
until the spices start to change colour and
become fragrant. Some spices will start to
pop which is a good indication that they
are toasted well. Don’t over roast as spices
may become bitter. Allow spices to cool
completely before grinding. Spices should
be ground for 10 seconds at a time until the
desired consistency is achieved. Wait until
the blade has stopped completely before
removing the lid.
NOTE
Grinding some spices may cause the
lid to "cloud" due to the abrasion
caused by hard spices. This will not
affect the performance of the grinder.
After grinding spices use a clean pastry
brush to brush out spices. Raw white rice
can be ground after grinding spices to
clean the grinder and absorb some of
the aromatics.
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OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT
SPICE MAX RECOMMEND
QUANTITY
TIPS
Almonds
¹
/
³
cup (55g) Process only to a meal; not suitable to
make nut butters
Cardamom seeds 1 ½ tablespoons (10g) The older the pods the harder it will be
to grind down.
Cassia Bark 3 sticks (10g), broken into
pieces
Only grind cassia bark that you
can break easily with your hands
beforehand.
Cinnamon Quills 3 sticks broken in pieces Cassia can often be packaged as
cinnamon. Cinnamon quills are
recognised as several layers and
break easily.
Only grind cinnamon that you
can break easily with your hands
beforehand.
Coriander seeds
¹
/
³
cup (approx. 22g) Coriander seeds can be ground roasted
or unroasted but are better roasted for
cooking
Cumin seeds
¹
/
³
cup (approx. 32g) Cumin seeds can be ground roasted
or unroasted but are better roasted for
cooking
Dried chilli flakes ¼ cup (20g) Allow chilli to settle for 30 seconds
before removing lid to reduce risk of
inhaling chilli fumes.
Linseed ½ cup (85g) Combine with almonds and sunflowers
seeds to make LSA meal.
Peppercorns
¹
/
³
cup (40g) The older the cloves the harder it will
be to grind down.
Star anise 8-9 pieces (15g) The older the star anise the harder it
will be to grind down.
Sunflower seeds
¹
/
³
cup (55g) Combine with almonds and linseed to
make LSA meal.
Szechwan peppercorns
¹
/
³
cup
Toast 1 tablespoon with 3 tablespoons
of salt flakes and grind for salt and
pepper mix
Whole cloves 3 ½ tablespoons (30g) The older the cloves the harder it will
be to grind down.
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CARE & CLEANING
Switch off at the power outlet and unplug.
Wipe the grinding container with a slightly
damp cloth and dry well. Care should be
taken when cleaning the grinding container
as the grinding blades are sharp.
To thoroughly clean the blades, place the lid
in position and operate for 30 seconds to
dislodge particles under the blades. Switch
off and unplug before continuning to clean.
Empty the grinding container and wipe
clean with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly.
Switch off and unplug before continuing
to clean.
Wipe exterior of the grinder with a slightly
damp cloth. Polish with a soft, dry cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleaners.
NOTE
Do not immerse the motor base or
cord in water or any other liquid.
Do not operate this product if
the container is filled with liquid
ingredients.
Do not place the transparent cover or
the grinding bowl in the dishwasher.
NOTE
Raw white rice can be ground after
grinding spices to clean the grinder
and absorb aromatics.
STORAGE
Always switch off the power and remove
the plug from the power outlet. Follow
directions for cleaning and store in an
upright position on a flat surface.
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Copyright Breville Pty. Ltd. 2014.
Due to continued product improvement, the products illustrated/photographed
in this booklet may vary slightly from the actual product.
BCG200 Issue - D14
Australian Customers
Mail: PO Box 22
Botany, NSW, 2019
AUSTRALIA
Phone: 1300 139 798
Fax: (02) 9384 9601
Email:
Customer Service:
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New Zealand Customers
Mail: Private Bag 94411
Botany Manukau 2163
Auckland NEW ZEALAND
Phone:
0800 273 845
Fax: 0800 288 513
Email:
Customer Service:
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