the Barista Express
™
Instruction Book - BES870
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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.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USE AND SAVE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
• Carefully read all
instructions before
operating and save for
future reference.
• Remove safely discard
any packaging material
and promotional labels or
stickers before using the
Barista Express™ for the
first time.
2 Breville Recommends Safety First
2 Limited Product Warranty
7 The Barista Express
TM
Features
8 Components
10 Functions
20 Care & Cleaning
27 Troubleshooting
31 Coees to try
Contents
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Limited Product
Warranty
Breville's warranty for this product
covers the repair or replacement if
it’s found to be defective due to faulty
materials, workmanship, or function
within the warranty period. All legal
warranty rights under applicable
national legislation will be respected and
will not be impaired by our warranty. For
details on length of warranty, to obtain
a printed copy or to read full terms and
conditions please scan the QR code or
visit www.breville.com
Alternatively, call the
Breville Service Centre
(see back cover for
contact details).
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• To eliminate a choking
hazard for young children,
remove and safely discard
the protective cover fitted
to the power plug of
this appliance.
• Do not place the Barista
Express™ near the edge
of a bench or table during
operation. Ensure the
surface is level, clean and
free of water and other
substances.
• Do not use the Barista
Express™ on a sink
drain board.
• Do not place the Barista
Express™ on or near a hot
gas or electric burner, or
where it could touch a
heated oven.
• Do not use the Barista
Express™ inside a cabinet.
• Always ensure the Barista
Express™ is properly
assembled before
connecting to power
outlet and operating.
Follow the instructions
provided in this book.
• The appliance is not
intended to be operated
by means of an external
timer or separate remote
control system.
• Do not use attachments
other than those provided
with the Barista Express™.
• Do not attempt to operate
the Barista Express™
by any method other
than those described in
this book.
• Do not operate the
grinder without the
hopper lid in position.
Keep fingers, hands, hair,
clothing and utensils
away from the hopper
during operation.
• Use only cold, tap water in
the water tank. Do no use
any other liquid.
• Never use the Barista
Express™ without water in
the water tank.
• Ensure the portafilter
is firmly inserted and
secured into the brewing
head before using
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the machine.
• Never remove the
portafilter during the
brewing operation as
the machine is under
pressure.
• Cleaning and user
maintenance must not
be performed by children
without supervision.
• Do not move the
Barista Express™
whilst in operation.
• Do not leave the Barista
Express™ unattended
when in use.
• Do not touch hot surfaces.
Allow the Barista
Express™ to cool down
before moving or cleaning
any parts.
• Do not place anything,
other than cups for
warming, on top of the
Barista Express™.
• Always switch o the
Barista Express™ by
pressing the POWER
button to ‘O’, switch
o at the power outlet
and unplug if appliance
is to be left unattended,
if not in use, before
cleaning, before
attempting to move the
appliance, disassembling,
assembling and when
storing the appliance.
• Keep the appliance and
accessories clean. Follow
the cleaning instructions
provided in this book.
SPECIFIC
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR WATER
FILTER
• Filter cartridge should
be kept out of reach
of children.
• Store filter cartridges in a
dry place in the original
packaging.
• Protect cartridges from
heat and direct sunlight.
• Do not use damaged
filter cartridges.
• Do not open
filter cartridges.
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• If you are absent for a
prolonged period of time,
empty the water tank and
replace the cartridge.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
FOR ALL
ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES
• Unwind the power cord
fully before use.
• Do not let the power
cord hang over the edge
of a bench or table,
touch hot surfaces, or
become knotted.
• To protect against electric
shock do not immerse
power cord, power plug or
appliance in water or any
other substance.
• This appliance is not
intended for use by
persons (including
children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of
experience or knowledge,
unless they have been
given supervision or
instruction concerning
use of the appliance by
a person responsible for
their safety.
• Children should be
supervised to ensure
they do not play with the
appliance.
• It is recommended to
regularly inspect the
appliance. Do not use the
appliance if power cord,
power plug or appliance
becomes damaged in
anyway. Return the
entire appliance to
the nearest authorised
Breville Service Centre for
examination and/or repair.
• Any maintenance other
than cleaning should
be performed at an
authorised Breville
Service Centre.
• This appliance is
recommended for
household use only.
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Do not use this appliance
for anything other than its
intended use.
Do not use in moving
vehicles or boats. Do not
use outdoors. Misuse may
cause injury.
• 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.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Fully unwind the cord
before use.
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INTEGRATED CONICAL
BURR GRINDER
Precision conical burrs maximise ground
coee surface area for a full espresso flavour.
ADJUSTABLE GRIND SIZE
16 grind settings (fine, 1–16, coarse) from
coarse to fine for optimal espresso extraction.
HANDS FREE DIRECT GRINDING
INTO PORTAFILTER
Auto stop for hands free grinding direct
into portafilter.
AUTOMATIC DOSING
Dispenses the required amount of coee for a
single or double cup dose.
GRIND AMOUNT DIAL
Adjusts dose to suit fineness or coarseness
of grind.
DOSE TRIMMING TOOL
For precise dose control.
ELECTRONIC PID
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
For increased temperature stability.
AUTO PURGE
Automatically adjusts water temperature after
steam for optimal coee extraction.
ADJUSTABLE TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
For optimum coee flavour.
THERMOCOIL HEATING SYSTEM
Integrated stainless steel water coil accurately
controls water temperature.
LOW PRESSURE PRE-INFUSION
Gradually increases pressure at the start
for an even extraction.
ESPRESSO PRESSURE GAUGE
Measures the water pressure through
the ground coee in the portafilter during
extraction.
DRY PUCK FEATURE
Releases water pressure from the ground coee
in the filter basket for easy disposal of the
coee puck.
1850W HIGH POWER
For faster heat up and high pressure steam.
INSTANT HOT WATER
Dedicated hot water outlet for making
long blacks and pre-heating cups.
The Barista
Express
TM
Features
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Components
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B
E
C
D
F
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A. Automatic Dosing.
Select between single or double
filter basket.
B. Mechanical Clutch Protection.
C. Grind Size Selector.
D. POWER Button.
Surround illuminates when machine is
switched on.
E. Grind Amount Dial.
Controls the amount of fresh ground
coee dosed into the filter basket.
F. Integrated Removable Tamper.
For consistent tamping control.
G. Grinding Cradle.
For directly dosing into portafilter.
H. Cup Warming Tray.
I. CLEAN / DESCALE Light.
Indicates when a cleaning cycle or
descaling is required.
J. Steam Light /Hot Water.
Illuminates to indicate that the steam
or hot water function is selected.
K. Group Head.
L. Extra-Tall Cup Height For Coee Mugs.
M. Removable Wet And Dry Coee.
Separator Drip Tray.
N. Drip Tray Full Indicator.
O. 250g Bean Hopper Capacity.
P. Integrated Conical Burr Grinder.
Precision conical burrs maximise ground
coee surface area for full espresso flavour.
Q. Pressure Gauge.
Monitors espresso extraction pressure.
R. PROGRAM Button.
Personalise your espresso shot volumes
& also accesses Advanced Temperature
functions.
S. STEAM Dial /Hot Water Dial.
Selector control for steam and hot water.
T. Programmable.
1 CUP and 2 CUP button.
U. Instant Hot Water.
Dedicated hot water outlet for making long
blacks and pre-heating cups.
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P
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V. 54mm Stainless Steel Portafilter
With commercial style spouts.
W. 360° Swivel Action Steam Wand
Easily adjusts to perfect position
for texturing.
Custom designed accessories.
1. The Razor™ precision dose trimming tool
2. The Dosing Funnel™ 54
3. Single wall filter baskets for freshly
ground coee.
4. Dual Wall filter baskets.
(1 cup & 2 cup) for pre-ground coee.
5. Stainless Steel Jug
6. Drip Tray Guard
(Included with machines in colour only.
DO NOT DISCARD)
Cleaning accessories.
Cleaning tool/brush
Cleaning tablets
Cleaning cycle disc
Allen key
Descaling powder
NOT SHOWN
PID Temperature Control.
For increased temperature stability.
Adjustable Temperature Control.
For optimum coee flavour.
Low Pressure Pre-infusion.
Gradually increases pressure at the start
for an even extraction.
1850W High Power.
For fast heat up and high pressure steam.
Water Filter Holder and Water Filter.
Removable 2 Litre Water Tank.
Filled from the top with integrated water
filtration.
Storage Tray.
Located behind the drip tray for storage
of accessories.
Cord Storage.
Located under the water tank.
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Functions
BEFORE FIRST USE
Machine Preparation
Remove and discard all labelling and
packaging materials attached to your espresso
machine. Ensure you have removed all
parts and accessories before discarding the
packaging.
Clean parts and accessories (water tank,
portafilter, filter baskets and jug) using warm
water and a gentle dish washing liquid and
rinse well. Wipe the outer housing, bean
hopper and drip tray with a soft damp cloth
and dry thoroughly. Do not immerse the outer
housing, power cord or power plug in water or
any other liquid.
The water filter located inside the water tank
will need to be removed before washing the
water tank.
CONDITIONING THE WATER FILTER
• Remove filter from the plastic bag and soak in
a cup of water for 5 minutes.
• Rinse filter under cold running water.
• Insert the filter into the filter holder.
• Set the dial date 2 months ahead.
• To install filter, push down to lock into place.
• Slide the water tank into position and lock
into place.
NOTE
To purchase water filters contact Breville
Customer Service Centre on 1300 139 798
(Australia) or 0800 273 845 (New Zealand).
FIRST USE
Initial Start Up
• Fill tank with water
• Press POWER button
• A pumping sound will be heard. The machine
will reach operating temperature and go into
STANDBY mode.
FLUSHING THE MACHINE
It is recommended to complete a water
flushing operation, without ground coee, to
ensure the machine has been conditioned.
When the machine has reached STANDBY
mode, run the following 2 steps.
• Press the 2 CUP button to run hot water
through the group head for 30 seconds.
• Activate steam for 10 seconds.
• Repeat this cycle until the water tank
is empty.
NOTE
Do not clean any of the parts or accessories in
the dishwasher.
FILLING THE WATER TANK
• Ensure the water filter is securely fitted inside
the tank.
• Fill the water tank with cold tap water to the
maximum mark on the side of the tank and
slide the water tank back into position at the
back of the machine.
• Plug the power cord into power outlet and
switch On at power point.
• Press the POWER button. The POWER
button surround will flash while the machine
is heating. When the correct temperature has
been reached, all the button surrounds on the
control panel will illuminate.
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NOTE
Check the water level before use and replace
the water daily. The water tank should be filled
with fresh, cold tap water before each use.
Do not use de-mineralised or distilled water or
any other liquid.
ATTACHING THE DRIP TRAY
• Place the drip tray grill on top of the drip tray.
• Machines with colour, attach the drip tray
protection guard cover on the drip tray.
• Slide the drip tray into the machine.
NOTE
Using the drip tray protection guard cover is
optional. But note that using the drip tray
protection guard can protect your drip tray
from dents and scratches.
THE GRIND
NOTE
This machine is designed only for whole
roasted coee beans. Avoid grinding unroasted
green and under-roasted coee beans. These
are dense and not brittle enough to run
through a burr grinder. This will damage or
break burr grinders and even pose a safety risk.
When grinding coee beans, the grind size
should be fine but not too fine. The grind size
will aect the rate at which the water flows
through the ground coee in the filter basket
and the taste of the espresso.
If the grind is too fine (looks like powder and
feels like flour when rubbed between fingers),
the water will not flow through the coee when
under pressure.
The resulting espresso will be OVER EXTRACT-
ED, dark in colour and bitter in flavour. If the
grind is too coarse the water will flow through the
ground coee in the filter basket too quickly. The
resulting espresso will be UNDER EXTRACTED
lacking in colour and flavour.
SETTING THE GRIND SIZE
The grind size will aect the rate of water flow
through the coee in the filter basket and
the flavour of the espresso. When setting the
grind size, it should be fine but not too fine
and powdery.
There are 16 settings on the GRIND SIZE
select dial - The smaller the number, the finer
the grind size. The larger the number, the
coarser the grind size. We recommend you
start at the No. 5 setting and adjust as required.
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GRINDING COFFEE USING THE
DOSING FUNNEL™ 54
• Fill the hopper with fresh coee beans.
• Insert filter basket required into the
porta-filter.
• Attach and twist the dosing funnel onto the
portafilter.
• Insert the portafilter (with the dosing funnel)
into the grinding cradle.
• Press the FILTER SIZE button to select
your filter size (single or double).
SINGLE
FILTER SIZE
DOUBLE
AUTOMATIC DOSING
• Push and release the portafilter to activate the
grinding switch, then allow the portafilter to
be dosed with fresh ground coee.
• To stop the grinding function during single
or double dose, simply press the filter
size button.
ADJUSTING THE GRIND AMOUNT
Set the GRIND AMOUNT dial to the
3 o’clock position as a starting point for dose
amount. Adjust towards LESS or MORE as
required to adjust the dose amount so the cap
on the supplied tamper is level with the top
edge of the filter basket rim, AFTER tamping.
NOTE
You may need to adjust the GRIND
AMOUNT dial a few times to achieve the
correct grind amount.
MANUAL DOSING
• With the portafilter inserted, push and hold
the micro switch down until the desired
amount of ground coee has been dosed.
• To stop the function during a manual grind
function, simply release the portafilter. This
will release the activation switch to stop the
grind function.
TAMPING THE GROUND COFFEE
• Remove the portafilter from the grinding cradle.
• Tap the portafilter several times to collapse and
distribute the coee evenly in the filter basket.
• Using the tamper, tamp down firmly (approx.
10-15kg of pressure). The amount of pressure
is not as important as consistent pressure
every time.
• After tamping, remove the dosing funnel
from the portafilter.
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TRIMMING THE DOSE
The Razor™ precision dose trimming tool
allows you to trim the puck to the right level for
a consistent extraction.
the Razor
™
Precision dose trimming tool
Insert the Razor™ into the coee basket
until the shoulders of the tool rest on the
rim of the filter basket. The blade of the
dosing tool should penetrate the surface of the
tamped coee.
Rotate the Razor™ dosing tool back and forth
while holding the portafilter on an angle over
the knock box to trim o excess coee.
Your coee filter basket is now dosed with the
correct amount of coee.
CAUTION
DO NOT insert the portafilter with the dosing
funnel in the group-head.
Insert portafilter into group head to
extract coee.
LOCK
INSERT
PRE-PROGRAMMED
SHOT VOLUME – 1 CUP
Press the 1 CUP once. A preset single espresso
volume of approximately 30ml will be
extracted. The machine will automatically stop
once the preset volume has been extracted.
PROGRAM
NOTE
The amount of espresso extracted in the cup
will vary depending on your grind size and
grind amount.
PRE-PROGRAMMED
SHOT VOLUME – 2 CUP
Press the 2 CUP button once. A preset double
espresso volume of approx. 60ml will be
extracted. The machine will automatically stop
once the preset volume has been extracted.
PROGRAM
NOTE
Pressing the 1 CUP or 2 CUP buttons during
a programmed espresso will immediately stop
the extraction.
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PROGRAMMING SINGLE ESPRESSO
1. To begin programming, press the
PROGRAM button once. The machine will
beep once and the program button will
begin to flash. This indicates the machine is
in programming mode.
2. Press 1 CUP button to start espresso
extraction. Press 1 CUP again once desired
volume of espresso has been extracted. The
machine will beep twice to indicate the new
1 CUP volume has been set.
PROGRAMMING DOUBLE ESPRESSO
1. To begin programming, press the
PROGRAM button once. The machine will
beep once and the program button will
begin to flash. This indicates the machine is
in programming mode.
2. Press 2 CUP button to start espresso
extraction. Press 2 CUP again once desired
volume of espresso has been extracted.
The machine will beep twice to indicate the
new 2 CUP volume has been set.
RESETTING DEFAULT VOLUMES
To reset the machine to the default 1 CUP
and 2 CUP shot volumes and espresso water
temperature press and hold the PROGRAM
button until the machine beeps three times.
Release the PROGRAM button. The machine
will return to its original default setting.
NOTE
Default settings: 1 CUP shot volume is approx.
30ml. 2 CUP is approx. 60ml.
MANUAL ESPRESSO VOLUME
PROGRAM
PRESS & HOLD
Press and hold the 1 CUP or 2 CUP button.
Release the button once sucient pre-infusion
time has elapsed & full pump pressure will
be applied. Press either the 1 CUP or 2 CUP
button when sucient espresso volume has
been extracted.
NOTE
For optimal flavour when using a 1 CUP filter
basket, you should extract approx. 30ml. When
using a 2 cup filter basket, you should extract
approx. 60ml.
WARNING
The metal parts of the portafilter will be
very hot.
TEXTURING MILK
The Breville Barista Express™ comes complete
with a commercial style 360˚stainless steel
steam wand.
WARNING
Ensure the STEAM DIAL is in the STANDBY
position before removing the steam wand from
the frothing jug.
USING THE STEAM DIAL
• Position the steam tip over the drip tray.
Turn the STEAM selector dial to the steam
position. The white steam light will flash
to indicate the machine is heating to
create steam.
• When the steam light stops flashing the
steam wand is ready for use.
• Before inserting the wand into the milk,
pause the steam by returning the dial back
to the STANDBY position. This will avoid
the milk splashing out of the jug (this pause
function lasts for approx 8 seconds before
exiting steam mode).
• Insert the wand into the milk and turn
the steam dial from Standby to the Steam
position to begin texturing.
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• To stop, return the STEAM dial to the
STANDBY position and remove the jug.
NOTE
When the espresso machine creates steam,
a pumping noise can be heard. This is the
normal operation of the 15 bar Italian pump.
NOTE
After 5 minutes of continuous steaming,
the machine will automatically disable the
steam function. The steam light will flash.
When this occurs return the steam dial to the
STANDBY position.
USING HOT WATER OUTLET
Turn the STEAM/HOT WATER selector dial
to the hot water position. The white steam light
will flash to indicate the machine is heating to
create hot water.
When the steam light stops flashing, the hot
water is up to temperature.
To stop the flow of hot water, return the steam
dial back to the STANDBY position.
AUTO PURGE
For extracting espresso immediately after
using the steam function, this machine features
an auto-purge function.
The auto purge function ensures the ground
coee will not be burnt by the initial water flow
from the thermocoil being too hot. The water is
automatically released internally into the drip
tray ensuring that the thermocoil is at optimal
temperature for extracting espresso.
Your espresso will always be extracted at the
optimal temperature ensuring only the best
flavours are extracted.
ADVANCED MODE
Adjusting Water Temperature
Dierent beans require a dierent water
temperature to extract their optimum flavour.
The Barista Express™ allows you to adjust
water temperature ±2°C in 1°C increments from
the default temperature. To enter Advanced
Temperature setting mode:
1. Turn the machine OFF
2. Press & hold the PROGRAM button, then
press the POWER button. The machine
will beep once. The illuminated button will
indicate current temperature selected. If no
buttons are pressed within 5 seconds after
entering Advanced Mode, no change will
be made & machine will return to heat-up/
stand-by operation.
PROGRAMPOWER
PRESS & HOLD
3. To select a temperature change, within
5 seconds of entering Advanced Mode,
press the button to select desired
temperature. You will hear 2 beeps to
confirm the change. If no buttons are
pressed the temperature will remain
unchanged & machine will revert
to STANDBY.
4. Default Temperature setting:
In Advanced Mode, press the PROGRAM
button.
PROGRAM
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5. Increase Water Temperature +1˚C:
In Advanced Mode, press the 1 CUP button.
PROGRAM
6. Increase Water Temperature +2˚C:
In Advanced Mode, press the 2 CUP button.
PROGRAM
7. Decrease Water Temperature -1˚C:
In Advanced Mode, press the FILTER
button.
SINGLE
FILTER SIZE
DOUBLE
PROGRAMPOWER
8. Decrease Water Temperature -2˚C:
In Advanced Mode, press the
POWER button.
SINGLE
FILTER SIZE
DOUBLE
PROGRAMPOWER
PRE-HEATING
Heating your cup or glass
A warm cup will help maintain the coee’s
optimal temperature. Pre-heat your cup by
rinsing with hot water and place on the cup
warming tray.
Using the hot water outlet
Turn the Steam/Hot Water dial to the Hot
Water position. The Steam/Hot Water LED on
the front panel will begin to flash indicating
the Hot Water function has been selected & the
Thermo-coil is increasing in temperature. Hot
Water will be dispensed from the Hot Water
spout. Turn the dial back to STANDBY to stop
the flow of Hot Water
Heating the portafilter and filter basket
A cold portafilter and filter basket can
reduce the extraction temperature enough to
significantly aect the quality of your espresso.
Ensure the portafilter and filter basket are
preheated with hot water before initial use.
NOTE
Wipe the filter and filter holder dry before
dosing with ground coee as moisture can
encourage ‘channelling’ where water by-passes
the ground coee during extraction.
SELECTING A FILTER BASKET
Single Wall Filter Baskets
Use Single Wall filter baskets if grinding fresh
whole coee beans. Single Wall filter baskets
allow you to experiment with grind, dose and
tamp to create a more balanced espresso.
1 CUP 2 CUP
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Dual Wall Filter Baskets
Use Dual Wall filter baskets if using pre-
ground coee. Dual Wall filter baskets
regulate the pressure and help to optimise the
extraction regardless of the grind, dose, tamp
pressure or freshness.
1 CUP 2 CUP
NOTE
Regardless of whether you use Single Wall or
Dual Wall filter baskets, use the 1 CUP basket
when brewing a single cup and the 2 CUP
basket when brewing two cups or a stronger
single cup or mug.
The provided filter baskets are designed for:
1 CUP basket = approx. 8-11g.
If using pre-ground coee, this is approx.
2 level tablespoons.
2 CUP basket = approx. 16-19g.
If using pre-ground coee, this is approx.
3 level tablespoons.
If using freshly ground coee, this is approx.
4 level tablespoons.
The reason for this dierence is that pre-
ground coee is often coarser and hence
occupies more volume than coee that is more
finely ground.
NOTE
You will need to adjust the grind amount and
size if switching from a single basket to a
double basket, or vice versa.
NOTE
You may need to experiment with how much
coee is inserted into the filter basket or
how long the grinder needs to run to achieve
the correct dose. For example, when using
a finer espresso grind with the Single Wall
filter baskets, you may need to increase the
grind amount to ensure the filter basket is
correctly dosed.
PURGING THE GROUP HEAD
Before placing the portafilter into the group
head, run a short flow of water through the
group head by pressing the 1 CUP button.
This will purge any ground coee residue from
the group head and stabilise the temperature
prior to extraction.
INSERTING THE PORTAFILTER
Place the portafilter underneath the group head
so that the handle is aligned with the INSERT
position. Insert the portafilter into the group
head and rotate the handle towards the centre
until resistance is felt.
EXTRACTING ESPRESSO
• Place pre-warmed cup(s) beneath the
portafilter and press the 1 CUP or 2 CUP
button for the required volume.
• As a guide, the espresso will start to flow after
8-12 seconds (infusion time) and should be
the consistency of dripping honey.
• If the espresso starts to flow after less than
7 seconds you have either under dosed the
filter basket and/or the grind is too coarse.
This is an UNDER-EXTRACTED shot.
• If the espresso starts to drip but doesn’t flow
after 12 seconds, then you have either over
dosed the filter basket and/or the grind is too
fine. This is an OVER-EXTRACTED shot.
A great espresso is about achieving the
perfect balance between sweetness, acidity
and bitterness.
The flavour of your coee will depend on many
factors, such as the type of coee beans, degree
of roast, freshness, coarseness or fineness of
the grind, dose of ground coee, and tamping
pressure. Experiment by adjusting these
factors just one at a time to achieve the taste of
your preference.
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TEXTURING MILK
There are two phases to texturing milk,
stretching & heating. These two operations
should blend into one with the goal being
silky smooth textured milk at the correct
temperature.
• Always start with fresh cold milk.
• Fill the jug just below the 'V' at the bottom
of the spout.
• Position the steam tip over the drip tray and
turn the STEAM/HOT WATER dial from
STANDBY to steam and wait until the steam
is flowing strongly.
• Turn the steam dial to the STANDBY
position to pause the steam, then within
8 seconds, insert steam wand tip into milk
and turn dial back to STEAM position.
• Insert the steam tip 1–2cm below the surface
of the milk close to the right hand side of the
jug at the 3 o’clock position.
• Keep the tip just under the surface of the
milk until the milk is spinning clockwise,
producing a vortex (whirlpool eect).
• With the milk spinning, slowly lower the jug.
This will bring the steam tip to the surface of
the milk & start to introduce air into the milk.
You may have to gently break the surface of
the milk with the tip to get the milk spinning
fast enough.
• Keep the tip at or slightly below the surface,
continuing to maintain the vortex. Texture
the milk until sucient volume is obtained.
• Lower the tip beneath the surface, but keep
the vortex of milk spinning. The milk is at the
correct temperature (60–65°C) when the jug
is hot to touch.
• Move the steam dial to the STANDBY
position before taking the tip out of the milk.
• Set the jug to one side, turn steam on to purge
out any residual milk from the steam wand
and wipe steam wand with a damp cloth.
• Tap the jug on the bench to collapse
any bubbles.
• Swirl the jug to polish and re-integrate
the texture.
• Pour milk directly into the espresso.
• The key is to work quickly, before the milk
begins to separate.
HINTS & TIPS
• Always use freshly ground coee for a
superior flavour and body.
• Use freshly roasted coee beans, with a
‘roasted on’ date and use within 2 weeks of
‘roasted on’ date.
• Store coee beans in a cool, dark and dry
container. Vacuum sealed if possible.
• Buy coee beans in small batches to reduce
the storage time and store no more than one
weeks supply at any time.
• Grind beans immediately before brewing
as ground coee quickly loses its flavour
and aroma.
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EXTRACTION GUIDE
ADJUSTING CONICAL BURRS
Some types of coee may require a wider grind range to achieve an ideal extraction or brew.
A feature of your Barista Express™ is the ability to extend this range with an adjustable upper burr.
We recommend making only one adjustment at a time.
OPTIMUM
8-11g (1 CUP)
16-19g (2 CUP)
25-30 SEC
BALANCED
GRIND TAMPGRIND DOSE SHOT TIME
TOO FINE TOO MUCH TOO HEAVY OVER 35 SEC
OVER EXTRACTED
BITTER
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ASTRINGENT
TOO COARSE TOO LITTLE TOO LIGHT UNDER 20 SEC
UNDERDEVELOPED
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SOUR
UNDER EXTRACTED
10-15kgs
POWER
FILTER SIZE
GRIND AMOUNT
POWER
FILTER SIZE
GRIND AMOUNT
POWER
FILTER SIZE
GRIND AMOUNT
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Hold hopper over container & turn
dial to release beans into container
Align hopper
into position
Run grinder
until empty
Remove hopper
Unlock hopper
1 2 3 4 5
Move adjustable
top burr, 1 number,
coarser or finer
Remove wire
handle from both
sides of the burr
Align the number
with the handle
opening
Remove upper
burr
6
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Insert wire
handle from both
sides of the burr
10
Push upper burr
firmly into
position
11
Lock upper burr
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Align hopper
into position
SINGLE DOUBLE
PUSH
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Lock hopper
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extraction
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Care & Cleaning
INSTALLING/REPLACING THE FILTER
IN THE WATER TANK
Rinse filter Assemble Set date 2 months
ahead
Install filter in
water tank
Soak the water filter
for 5 minutes
1 2 3 4
REPLACEMENT DUE
5
Insert & lock
water tank
6
The water filter provided helps to prevent
scale build up which over time can aect the
performance of your machine, potentially
causing blockages and heating, problems
Replacing the water filter every two months
will reduce the need to de-scale the machine.
If you live in a hard water area, we recommend
you change the water filter more frequently.
Replacing The Water Filter
• Remove the filter from the plastic bag, and
soak in a cup of water for 5 minutes.
• Rinse the filter under cold running water for
5 seconds.
• Insert the filter into the filter holder.
• Set the date dial 2 months ahead.
• To install, push down to lock into place.
The water filter can be removed from the water
tank during operation if not required.
NOTE
For replacement water filters contact Breville
Customer Service Centre on 1300 139 798
(Australia) or 0800 273 845 (New Zealand).
PORTAFILTER CLEANING
Periodically run water through the machine
with the portafilter in place, but without any
ground coee, to rinse out any residual cof-
fee particles.
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CLEANING CONICAL BURRS
Regular cleaning helps the burrs achieve consistent grinding results.
SINGLE DOUBLE
PUSH
Replace & lock
hopper
Remove beans Run grinder
until empty
Unlock & remove
hopper
Remove upper
burr
Unlock hopper
1 2 3 4
6
Clean lower
burr with
burr brush
Clean upper
burr with
burr brush
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Push upper
burr firmly into
position
Lock upper burr
11
Insert hopper
9
12
Lock hopper
10
5
POWER
FILTER SIZE
GRIND AMOUNT
POWER
FILTER SIZE
GRIND AMOUNT
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CLEANING CYCLE
The espresso machine features an in-built cleaning cycle which should be carried out periodically.
The ‘CLEAN / DESCALE’ light will automatically illuminate (flashing) to indicate when a cleaning
cycle is required.
Wait 5 minutes
to finish
Rinse the filter
basket & portafilter
before use
No espresso
extraction?
See Trouble
Shooting
Guide
Call Service Centre
for cleaning tablets
While pressing the POWER button down,
press & hold the 1 CUP & 2 CUP buttons
7 8 9
Empty drip tray and
fill water tank
Insert cleaning disc
& filter basket into
portafilter
Place tablet on top Insert & lock
portafilter into
Group Head
Turn machine off
Cleaning required
1 2 3 4 5 6
10 11 12
CLEAN / DESCALE
POWER
POWER
HOLD TOGETHER 3 SEC
5 MIN
LOCK
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CLEANING
TABLETS
CLEANING CYCLE PROCESS GUIDE
If cleaning is required, simply follow the steps
below and refer to the Machine Cleaning
Cycle guide.
1. Insert the cleaning disk into the one or
two cup filter disc.
2. Place the filter basket into the portafilter.
3. Put 1 cleaning tablet into the filter.
4. Lock the portafilter into the group head.
5. Turn the machine OFF.
6. Simultaneously press and hold the
1 CUP, 2 CUP and POWER button for
3 seconds.
7. The cleaning cycle will commence and
last for approximately 5 minutes. Once
complete, 2 beeps will sound. Remove
the portafilter and ensure the tablet has
completely dissolved.
If the tablet has not dissolved, repeat steps
5 to 7 until tablet has dissolved.
DESCALING
NOTE
Ensure that the water filter is removed from the
water tank before adding the descaling powder
when descaling the machine.
After regular use, hard water can cause
mineral build up in and on many of the inner
functioning components, reducing the brewing
flow, brewing temperature, power of the
machine, and taste of the espresso.
We advise you to undertake the descaling
processes outlined below when the ‘CLEAN /
DESCALE’ indicator is illuminated (solid on).
Refer to CLEANING CYCLE when the
‘CLEAN / DESCALE’ indicator is flashing.
Check if descaling is required
1. Check if the ‘CLEAN / DESCALE’ light is
illuminated (solid on), descaling is required.
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WARNING
Do not immerse power cord, power plug
or appliance in water or any other liquid.
The water tank should never be removed or
completely emptied during descaling.
Priming machine for descaling function
2. Dissolve one Breville Descaling powder
sachet into one litre of water then fill the
water tank.
3. Press and hold the 2-CUP button and
then press and hold the POWER button
simultaneously to enter the Descale mode.
The unit will heat up as part of commencing
the descaling action, during the heating
processes the POWER button should flash
continuously. The machine will indicate it
is ready for descaling when the POWER
button, 1 CUP button, CLEAN/DESCALE
indicator and HOT WATER/ STEAM
indicator are all illuminated (solid on).
Descaling the coee component
4. Press the 1-CUP button to start the
descaling for the coee component of the
machine. Descaling coee component
takes approximately 25 seconds. The 1
CUP button should flash continuously and
remain constant once the descaling process
has finished. To terminate the descaling
within 25 seconds, press the 1 CUP
button again.
Descale the Steam and hot water components
Descaling steam and hot water takes
approximately 13 seconds and 8 seconds
respectively. Descaling can be terminated
prematurely by turning the steam dial
to STANDBY.
5. Descale Steam component by turning the
steam dial RIGHT towards the
icon.
6. Descale Hot water component by turning
the steam dial to the LEFT towards the
icon.
Repeat processes to complete descaling
After the above processes about half (0.5 litre)
of the descale solution should be left in the
water tank.
7. Repeat steps 4-6 above to complete the
descaling process to empty the solution in
the tank.
Descaling Solution Rinse
8. After descaling, remove the water tank and
rinse thoroughly then refill with fresh cold
water to the maximum capacity (2 litres)
and repeat steps 4-6 to further cleanse the
machine of any residue of the cleaning
solution thoroughly.
9. Press ‘POWER’ to quit the descaling
process. This will be indicated by the LED
lights switching o.
NOTE
The machine turns o automatically if there is
no action for 5 minutes in descaling mode. To
resume descaling, please start from step 3.
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CLEANING THE CONICAL BURR GRINDER
This grinder cleaning cycle removes oil build-up on the burrs which can impede performance.
Unlock hopper
Empty hopper Replace hopper Lock hopper Run grinder
empty
Unlock hopper Remove hopper
Remove top burr
Unlock top burr
Clean top burr
with brush
Clean lower
burr with brush
Clean chute
with brush
SINGLE DOUBLE
PUSH TO GRIND
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FILTER SIZE
GRIND AMOUNT
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SINGLE DOUBLE
PUSH
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ADVANCED CLEANING FOR THE CONICAL BURR GRINDER
This step is only required if there is a blockage between the grinding burrs and the grinder outlet.
Remove hopper
Set 'GRIND
SIZE' to '1'
(finest)
Use 10mm socket.
Rotate 'Clockwise'
to loosen the nut
only
Set 'GRIND SIZE'
to '16' (coarsest)
Unlock & remove
top burr
Remove nut, spring
& flat washer.
Carefully remove
lower burr
Remove grind fan
& washers using
long-nose pliers
Insert & lock top
burr
Set 'GRIND SIZE'
to '5'. Replace &
lock hopper
Clean chute
with brush
Unblock the
grinds exit chute
using the brush or
a pipe cleaner
Insert washers &
grind fan using
long-nose pliers
Insert lower burr
(drive pin & cavity
to align). Insert
flat washer &
spring washer
Rotate 'Counter-
Clockwise' to
tighten nut
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TIGHTEN NUT
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POWER
FILTER SIZE
GRIND AMOUNT
3
LOOSEN NUT
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SPRING
WASHER
FLAT
WASHER
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1. GRIND FAN
2. METAL WASHER
3. FELT WASHER
3
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PUSH TO GRIND
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1.
FELT WASHER
2. METAL WASHER
3.
GRIND FAN
1
2
3
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WASHER
FLAT
WASHER
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GRIND SIZE
GRIND SIZE
GRIND SIZE
WARNING
Care should be taken as the grinder burrs are extremely sharp.
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CLEANING THE STEAM WAND
Wipe steam wand
after each use
Clean hole with pin Remove tip Soak tip overnight
then re-attach
Run steam to clear
milk from wand
after texturing
1 2 3 4 5
Clean filter basket Place filter basket
into portafilter
Insert & lock
portafilter
into Group Head
Flush water
Knock grinds out
1 2 3 4 5
Use cleaning tool to
unblock
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INSERT
The steam wand should always be cleaned
after texturing milk.
• Wipe the steam wand with a damp cloth,
and then with the steam wand directed back
into the drip tray, briefly set the steam dial
to the STEAM position. This will clear any
remaining milk from inside the steam wand.
• Ensure the steam dial is in the STANDBY
position. Press the POWER button to O and
allow the machine to cool.
• If the steam wand remains blocked, use the
pin on the cleaning tool to clear the opening.
• If the steam wand continues to be blocked,
the tip of the steam wand can be removed
by using the spanner in the middle of the
cleaning tool.
• Unscrew the tip with the cleaning tool.
• Soak the tip in hot water before using the pin
on the cleaning tool to unblock. Replace the
tip back onto the steam wand and secure with
the cleaning tool.
CLEANING / UNBLOCKING THE FILTERS, PORTAFILTER AND GROUP HEAD
Periodically run water through the machine with the portafilter in place, but without any ground
coee, to rinse out any residual coee particles.
Should the fine holes in the filters become
blocked follow the following steps:
1. Place the filter into the portafilter.
Run water through the machine with the
filter and portafilter, without any ground
coee, in place.
2. The fine pin on the cleaning tool can be
used to clear the filter basket holes.
3. To clean the Single Wall filters simply run
water through the portafilter using the
manual pour function by holding down the
1 CUP button.
4. For a thorough clean of the filters, run a
cleaning cycle of the machine with the
portafilter and filter in place.
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CLEANING THE OUTER HOUSING /
CUP WARMING PLATE
The outer housing and tray warming plate can
be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth. Then polish
with a soft, dry cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleansers, pads or cloths
which can scratch the surface.
CLEANING THE DRIP TRAY
• The drip tray should be removed, emptied,
and cleaned at regular intervals, particularly
when the drip tray full indicator is visibly
floating.
• Remove the grid from the drip tray. Lift the
coee grind separator and dispose of any
coee grounds. The drip tray full indicator
can also be removed from the drip tray by
pulling upwards to release the side latches.
Wash all parts in warm soapy water with a
soft cloth. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
CLEANING THE STORAGE TRAY
The storage tray is located behind the drip tray
and is pulled forward when you slide
the drip tray out. Clean the tray with a soft,
damp cloth (do not use abrasive cleansers,
pads or cloths which can scratch the surface).
STORING YOUR MACHINE
Before storing, press the POWER button to o,
turn the steam dial to STANDBY switch O at
the power outlet and unplug.
Remove unused beans from the hopper, clean
the grinder, empty the water tank and the drip
tray.
Ensure the machine is cool, clean and dry.
Insert all accessories into position or into the
storage tray.
Store upright. Do not place anything on top.
WARNING
Do not immerse power cord, power plug
or appliance in water or any other liquid.
The water tank should never be removed or
completely emptied during decalcifying.
WARNING
To prevent damage, do not use alkaline
cleaning agents when cleaning. Use a soft cloth
and a mild detergent.
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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES EASY SOLUTION
When the machine is
switched On, the steam
lights is flashing.
•
Steam dial is not in
STANDBY position.
•
Turn the Steam dial to ‘STANDBY’
position. Machine will commence
normal heat up procedure.
Coee does not
run through.
•
Machine is not turned
On or plugged in.
•
Ensure the machine is plugged in,
switched On at the power outlet and
the POWER button is pressed On.
•
Water tank is empty.
•
Refer to ‘Filling The Water Tank’.
•
Coee grind is too fine.
•
Ensure you use a suitable espresso
grind. Refer to ‘Setting the Grind
Size’.
•
Too much coee in the filter.
•
Refer to ‘Adjusting the Grind
Amount’.
•
Coee tamped too firmly.
•
Refer to ‘Coee Dose and Tamping’.
•
The filter is blocked.
•
Clean the filters. Refer to ‘Cleaning
The Filters’.
Coee runs out
too quickly.
•
The coee grind is too coarse.
•
Ensure you use a suitable espresso
grind. Refer to ‘Setting the Grind
Size’.
•
Not enough ground coee in
the filter.
•
Refer to ‘Adjusting the Grind
Amount’.
•
Ground coee not tamped
firmly enough.
•
Refer to ‘Coee Dose and Tamping’.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES EASY SOLUTION
Coee is too cold.
•
Cups not preheated.
•
Preheat cups. Refer to
‘Pre-Warming The Cups’.
•
Milk not heated enough (if making
a cappuccino or latté).
•
When the base of the jug
becomes too hot to touch this
is when the milk is heated at
the correct temperature. Refer
to ‘Texturing Milk’.
No crema.
•
Coee is not tamped firmly
enough.
•
Refer to ‘Coee Dose and
Tamping’.
•
Coee grind is too coarse.
•
Ensure you use a suitable
espresso grind. Refer to
‘Setting The Grind Size’.
•
Ground coee is not fresh.
•
Change old beans with
fresh roasted or pre-ground.
Ground coee should not be
kept for longer than a week.
•
Filter holes are blocked.
•
Use the fine pin on the
cleaning tool to clear the
holes. Refer to ‘Cleaning The
Filters’.
Machine is making
pulsing/pumping sound
while extracting coee or
steaming milk.
•
The machine is carrying out the
normal operation of the
15 bar pump.
•
No action require as this is
the normal operation of
the machine.
Coee runs out around the
edge of the filter holder.
•
Filter holder is not inserted in the
group head properly.
•
Refer to ‘Inserting
The Portafilter’.
•
There are coee grounds around
the filter rim.
•
Clean any excess ground
coee from the rim of the
filter holder to ensure a
proper fit into the brew head.
•
Too much ground coee in the
filter.
•
Refer to ‘Adjusting the Grind
Amount’.
•
Ground coee has been tamped
too firmly.
•
Refer to ‘Coee Dose
and Tampering’.
•
Incorrect filter for amount of
ground coee used.
•
Ensure you use the small
filter for 1 cup of coee and
the larger filter for 2 cups of
coee.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES EASY SOLUTION
Coee extracts as drops from
the portafilter.
•
The water tank is empty or low.
•
Refer to ‘Filling The Water
Tank’.
•
Coee grind is too fine.
•
Ensure you use a suitable
espresso grind. Refer to
‘Setting The Grind Size’.
•
Machine is blocked by
mineral deposits.
•
Decalcify the machine. Refer
to ‘Decalcifying’.
Grinder safety clutch
has activated.
•
Overfilled filter basket causing the
chute to backfill.
•
Clean and clear grinder
and chamber.
Machine is making a loud and
continuous pumping noise.
•
Water tank is empty.
•
Refer to ‘Filling The Water
Tank’.
•
Water tank is not securely in place
•
Refer to ‘Filling The Water
Tank’.
No steam is generated.
•
Machine is not turned On.
•
Ensure the machine is
plugged in, switched On
at the power outlet and
the POWER button is
pressed On.
•
Water tank is empty.
•
Refer to ‘Filling The Water
Tank’.
•
Steam Dial is not in
STEAM position.
•
Turn the steam dial to the
STEAM position.
•
Steam Wand is blocked.
•
Use the pin on the cleaning
tool to clear the opening. If
the steam wand continues
to be blocked remove the tip
of the steam wand using the
spanner in the middle of the
cleaning tool. Refer to ‘Care
and Cleaning’.
Milk is not creamy
after texturing.
•
Not enough steam.
•
Steam wand may be blocked.
Refer to ‘Care and Cleaning’.
•
Use cold fresh milk. Refer to
‘Texturing Milk’.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES EASY SOLUTION
Machine is not working.
•
The safety thermal-cut may
have activated due to the pump
or grinder overheating.
•
Turn the machine o and
allow to cool for about 30–60
minutes.
No ground coee coming
from grinder.
•
No coee beans in hopper.
•
Fill hopper.
•
Blocked grinder chute.
•
Clean and clear grinder
chamber and chute. Refer to
‘Advanced Grinder Cleaning’.
•
Water / moisture in
grinder chamber and
chute.
•
Clean and clear grinder
chamber and chute. Refer to
‘Advanced Grinder Cleaning’.
Grinder does not start when micro
switch is pressed.
•
Bean Hopper safety
interlock is open FILTER
SIZE LEDs are both
flashing (hopper is not
correctly in place).
•
Remove hopper, check for
debris and then replace the
hopper into the correct location.
Too much/too little ground coee is
being delivered to the filter basket.
•
Grind amount settings
are incorrect for particular
grind size.
•
Use the grind amount dial to
increase or decrease the grind
amount.
Too much/too little espresso is
being delivered to the cup.
•
Grind amount settings and
or grind size require
changing.
•
Reset the machine to defaults
or re-program new coee dose
settings.
Grinder is making a loud
‘ratchet’ noise.
•
Blockage or foreign
object in grinder.
•
Switch the grinder O
immediately. Remove hopper
& clear blockage in the chute.
Remove Upper Burr and clear
Lower Burr. Refer to ‘Cleaning
of Conical Burrs’.
Pressure Gauge is not working
•
Incorrect dose or not
enough coee in the filter
basket.
•
Use the supplied 'Razor' to
ensure the correct dose of coee
in the portafilter.
•
Using old roasted coee
beans beyond expiry date.
•
Use freshly roasted coee
within four weeks of roasted
date.
•
The coee grind is too
coarse.
•
Adjust the grind to a finer
setting.
•
Use a rubber disc and place
inside the one cup filter basket
(no coee) and run a shot; when
the needle moves, then pressure
gauge dial is working.
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Coees to try
CAPPUCCINO
A single shot of espresso with textured milk,
garnished with drinking chocolate. Cup size
150–220ml.
ESPRESSO
Intense and aromatic, it is also known as an
espresso or short black and is served in a
small cup or glass.
LATTÉ
A latté consists of a single espresso with
textured milk and approximately 10mm of
foam. Glass size 200–220ml.
MACCHIATO
Traditionally served short, the macchiato is
also poured as a long black with a dash of milk
or a dollop of textured milk.
LONG BLACK
Traditionally served short, the macchiato is
also poured as a long black with a dash of
milk or a dollop of textured milk.
RISTRETTO
A ristretto is an extremely short espresso
of approximately 15ml, distinguished by its
intense flavour and aftertaste.
Breville, the Breville logo, Barista Express and Master Every Moment
are trademarks of Breville Pty. Ltd. A.B.N. 98 000 092 928.
Copyright Breville Pty. Ltd. 2023.
Due to continued product improvement, the products illustrated/photographed in this booklet
may vary slightly from the actual product.
BES870 ANZ – S23
Australian Customers
Phone: 1300 139 798
Web: www.breville.com
New Zealand Customers
Phone:
0800 273 845
Web: www.breville.com
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