Operating Your Breville Café Roma Espresso Machine; Filling The Water Tank; Pre-Heating The Machine; The Grind - Breville Cafe Roma ESP8XL Instruction Booklet

OPERATING
your Breville Café Roma Espresso Machine
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OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE CAFé ROMA ESPRESSO MACHINE
Before Using your Espresso Machine
Wash the filter holder and the stainless
steel filters in mild detergent and water.
Rinse thoroughly.

Filling The Water Tank

1. Ensure the Power switch is set to the
'OFF' position and the Selector Control
is set to the 'STAND BY' position.
2. Ensure the appliance is unplugged
from the power outlet.
3. Lift up the water tank lid and remove
the water tank. Fill with cold water to
the maximum mark and replace in the
machine, pressing down firmly. Close
the water tank lid.
NOTE:
The water tank should be filled with
fresh cold water before use. Check
water level before use and replace
the water daily.
Do not use mineral or distilled water.

Pre-Heating the Machine

For optimal créma, it is recommended to
carry out a complete brewing operation
with water but without any espresso grinds
before making your first espresso. This
is to ensure that the machine has been
preheated.
1. Make sure the Selector Control is in the
'STAND BY' position.
2. Plug the power cord into a 120V
electrical outlet. Set the power switch to
the 'ON' position.
3. As soon as the orange 'HEATING' light
turns off, set the Selector Control to the
'ESPRESSO' position and run a small
amount of water through the brewing
head for a few seconds without the filter
holder in place.
Pre-Warming Cups
For optimal espresso temperature,
pre-warm the espresso cups by placing
them on the cup warming plate.
Tips on Making the Perfect Espresso
Don't just rely on your espresso maker
to do all the work. Making a good cup of
espresso is an art.
Water Flow
If you're making an espresso, make sure
the water flows through the espresso
filter at the correct rate. If it's too slow,
the espresso will be over-extracted - too
dark and bitter, with a mottled and uneven
créma on top. If it flows too quickly, the
espresso will be under extracted - the
proper flavor won't have had time
to develop.
You can adjust the water flow by tamping
(pressing down) the espresso grind firmly or
by changing the grind of the espresso. See
below for tips:
The Coffee Beans
It is recommended to grind the beans just
before extraction. Ground espresso can
keep its flavor, for a very long time if it is
stored in an air tight container placed in
a freezer.

The Grind

1. If using pre-ground espresso, ensure
you purchase an espresso grind for
espresso/cappuccino machines.
2. If grinding your own beans the coffee
must be ground fine, but not too fine.
It can affect the taste and the rate the
water flows through it.
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