Care, Cleaning & Storage; Coffee Making Tips - Breville BCG600 Instruction Book

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 hopper lid and bean hopper
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.
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AIR TIGHT
CONTAINER
Unlock hopper Hold hopper over container & turn Align hopper
dial to release beans into container into position
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Clean upper Clean lower Clean grind Push upper
burr with a burr with outlet with burr firmly into
brush cleaning brush brush position
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NOTE
Do not use alkaline or abrasive cleaning
agents, steel wool or scouring pads, as
these can damage the surface.
NOTE
Please do not clean any grinder parts or
accessories in the dishwasher.
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DRIP
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Run grinder Remove hopper Remove upper
until empty burr
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Lock upper burr Align hopper Lock hopper
into position

COFFEE MAKING TIPS

MAKING BETTER QUALITY COFFEE
• Freshly ground coffee is the key to making
coffee with more flavor and body.
• Coffee flavor and strength is a personal
preference. Vary the type of coffee beans,
amount of coffee and grind size to achieve
the flavor you prefer.
• Use freshly roasted coffee beans with a
'roasted on' date to maximize flavor, 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.
• Once coffee is ground, it quickly loses its
flavor 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.
FRENCH PRESS
Follow these easy steps for a great cup:
1. Using a variable temperature kettle, heat
the appropriate volume of water to 200˚F.
This is an ideal temperature for brewing
coffee. Do not use boiling water.
2. Select grind size setting 50.
3. Select the Grind Amount for the number of
cups you are brewing. Refer to Coffee Chart
on page 14.
4. Place the ground coffee in the press vessel.
5. Pour the heated water into the press in a
swirling manner to ensure all the ground
coffee is soaked and the press vessel is full.
The 'bloom' (expanding coffee and gases)
should reach the top of the press.
6. Using a timer, wait 4 minutes.
7. Using a spoon, break the 'crust' (the bloom
becomes dense and a bit hard).
8. Insert the French Press 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.
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