Breville Barista Express Instruction Book page 20

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PRoBLEM PoSSIBLE CAUSES
The machine is carrying out
Pulsing/pumping
the normal operation of the
sound while
15 bar Italian pump.
extracting espresso
or steaming milk.
Water tank is empty.
Water tank is not fully
inserted and locked into
position.
Water leaking. Auto purge feature.
Immediately after the
espresso, hot water and
steam functions, the
machine will purge water
into the drip tray. This
ensures the thermocoil is at
the optimal temperature.
Water tank is not fully
inserted and locked into
position.
The silicone seal
surrounding the shower
screen needs to be replaced
to ensure the portafiler is
properly secured into the
group head.
Machine is on but The safety thermal-cut out
may have activated due
ceases to operate.
to the pump or grinder
overheating.
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WHAt to do
No action required as this is
the normal operation of the
machine.
Fill tank.
Push water tank down
completely to lock into place.
Ensure the drip tray is firmly
pushed in place and emptied
whenever the Empty Me!
indicator is displayed.
Push water tank down
completely to lock into place.
Refer to 'Using the Allen Key',
page 32.
Press the POWER button to
switch the machine off and
unplug from the power outlet.
Allow to cool for about
30–60 minutes.
If problem persists, call Breville
Consumer Support.
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PRoBLEM PoSSIBLE CAUSES
no ground coffee coming No coffee beans in hopper.
from grinder.
Blocked grinder chamber
or chute.
Water / moisture in grinder
chamber and chute.
fILtER SIzE LEd's are Bean hopper is not
attached correctly.
flashing.
too much/too little Grind amount settings
are incorrect for particular
ground coffee is being
grind size.
delivered to the filter
basket.
WHAt to do
Filler hopper with fresh
coffee beans.
Clean and clear grinder
chamber and chute.
Refer to 'Advanced
Cleaning for the Conical
Burr Grinder', page 29.
Clean and clear grinder
chamber and chute.
Refer to 'Advanced
Cleaning for the Conical
Burr Grinder', page
29. Ensure burrs are
thoroughly dry before
re-assembling. It is
possible to use a hair
dryer to blow air into the
grinder chamber.
Remove hopper, check for
debris and then re-lock
hopper into position.
Use the GRIND AMOUNT
dial to increase or decrease
the grind amount. Refer to
'Setting the Grind Amount',
page 13 and 'Extraction
Guide', page 25.
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