CONTENTS Breville recommends safety first Know your Breville product Features of your Breville product Operating your Breville product Coffee making tips & preparation Care & cleaning Troubleshooting Coffees to try...
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.
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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST • Appliances can be used • The installation of a residual by persons with reduced current device (safety switch) physical, sensory or mental is recommended to provide capabilities or lack of additional safety protection experience and knowledge...
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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST Always switch Off the • Do not touch hot surfaces. espresso machine by pressing Allow the product to cool the POWER button to Off, down before moving or switch Off at the power outlet cleaning any parts.
KNOW YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT Integrated conical burr grinder Heated cup warming tray With removable 280g bean hopper. HOT WATER button Top-fill 2.5L removable water tank Press to start and stop the flow of hot water With integrated water filter and backlit from the hot water outlet.
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KNOW YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT ACCESSORIES Grind outlet brush & tamp Stainless steel milk jug removal magnet 2 cup filter basket Cleaning tool for steam wand tip 1 cup filter basket Allen key Water filter holder with filter Steam wand cleaning powder...
FEATURES OF YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT HANDS FREE AUTOMATIC Regulated Extraction Pressure GRIND, DOSE & TAMP Over pressure valve (OPV) limits maximum pressure for optimal espresso flavour. Automatically grinds, doses and tamps the required amount of coffee, mess free. Low Pressure Pre-Infusion...
OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT BEFORE FIRST USE • Insert the filter into the two parts of the filter holder. Machine Preparation Remove and discard all labels and packaging materials attached to your espresso machine. Place filter into Ensure you have removed all parts and filter holder accessories before discarding the packaging.
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OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT FIRST USE NOTE Ensure tank is filled with cold water. If your water hardness is either 4 or 5 You can do this by either opening the when tested, we strongly recommend top-fill water tank lid (push to open), or you change to an alternate water source.
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OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT Flushing The Machine GRINDING OPERATION When the machine has reached Insert bean hopper into position on top of STANDBY mode: the machine. Turn knob to lock into place. Fill hopper with fresh beans. Press 2 CUP button to run water through the group head for 30 seconds.
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PAGE HEADER..OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT SELECT YOUR FILTER BASKET ESPRESSO EXTRACTION Insert the correct Filter Basket into the Align portafilter handle with the INSERT Portafilter for the number of coffees or strength position on the group head. Lift to insert you are making.
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PAGE HEADER..OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT The machine will stop after 2 CUP duration ADJUSTING MILK TEXTURE has been extracted and will return to Press the SELECT dial until the milk texture STANDBY mode. triangle flashes. Rotate dial towards 'CAPP' for more texture or 'LATTE' for less texture.
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PAGE HEADER..OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT PRESET LONG BLACK There are 3 preset Long Black settings – small, MILK MUST medium and large. To use one of these settings: COVER THIS SEAL Insert the 2 Cup Filter Basket into the Portafilter.
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PAGE HEADER..OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT NOTE To override the setting during operation, You can conduct a manual Long Black press the LONG BLACK dial. Pressing the extraction each time, or program this LONG BLACK dial during the espresso as a custom setting. Once programmed,...
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PAGE HEADER..OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS PROGRAMMING SHOT VOLUME/DURATION To enter program mode, press the MENU button. Rotate SELECT dial Fill the portafilter using the auto grind, dose to the desired function. & tamp function. Insert the portafilter into the group head.
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PAGE HEADER..OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT SHOT TEMPERATURE SET CLOCK While 'SHOT TEMP' is displayed on the Setting the clock is optional. While 'SET LCD, press the SELECT dial. The current CLOCK' is displayed on the LCD, press the temperature will flash. Turn the SELECT dial SELECT dial.
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PAGE HEADER..OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT While ' A UTO START' is displayed on the LCD, press the SELECT dial. Turn the SELECT dial to 'On' or 'Off' . Press SELECT dial to set. SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT...
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PAGE HEADER..OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT LONG BLACK ADJUST - PROGRAMMING CUSTOM SETTINGS There are 6 custom Long Black settings for you to program to suit your cup size and strength preferences. To program your custom setting: Fill the portafilter using the auto grind, dose &...
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PAGE HEADER..OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT To start programming, press the Rotate the SELECT dial to the desired feature. SELECT dial. The LCD will show a Press SELECT dial to access feature settings. moving cup icon and espresso will Press the MENU button at any time to extract from the portafilter spouts.
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PAGE HEADER..OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT Steam Temperature (StEA) Adjust the steam boiler temperature, which in turn controls steam pressure. Rotate SELECT dial to the desired temperature. The default is 130˚C. Press SELECT dial to set. Machine will beep once to confirm selection.
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PAGE HEADER..OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT Flow Measurement Method (VoL) Heating Select between volume based (FLo) or Indicates when the machine is heating up time based (SEc) method for espresso or if the temperature drops excessively dose measurement. Rotate SELECT dial during use.
COFFEE MAKING TIPS & PREPARATION PRE-HEATING The resulting espresso will be OVER EXTRACTED, dark in colour and bitter in Heating your cup or glass flavour. A warm cup will help maintain the coffee’s If the grind is too coarse the water will optimal temperature.
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COFFEE MAKING TIPS & PREPARATION • When the auto grind, dose & tamp function The flavour of your coffee will depend on many is complete, rotate the portafilter handle to factors, such as the type of coffee beans, degree the INSERT position and lower to remove. of roast, freshness, coarseness or fineness of the grind.
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COFFEE MAKING TIPS & PREPARATION • Always start with fresh cold milk. • Tap the jug on the counter-top to collapse any bubbles. • Fill milk jug to below the spout position. At a minimum, there should be enough • Swirl the jug to polish and re-integrate milk to cover the steam wand seal.
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PAGE HEADER..COFFEE MAKING TIPS & PREPARATION • Wipe the wand and tip with a damp cloth. Lower steam wand to the down position and the wand will automatically purge. • Tap the jug on the counter-top to collapse any bubbles. •...
• Press the SELECT dial to start the NOTE cleaning cycle. Visit www.breville.com.au or call Breville • The LCD will display a countdown timer Customer Service Centre to purchase showing remaining time for the cleaning water filters.
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PAGE HEADER..CARE & CLEANING CLEANING CONICAL BURRS Regular cleaning helps the burrs achieve consistent grinding results which is especially important when grinding for espresso. Unlock hopper Remove beans Replace & lock Run grinder until empty Unlock & remove hopper hopper Remove upper Clean upper...
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CARE & CLEANING CLEANING THE STEAM WAND • The steam wand can be left immersed in the milk jug filled with water when not in use to reduce the risk of blockages. IMPORTANT Steam Wand Cleaning Powder After every use, thoroughly wipe the steam wand and tip with a damp cloth Add 1 packet into an empty milk jug.
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CARE & CLEANING CLEANING THE FILTER BASKET AND CLEANING THE DRIP TRAY PORTAFILTER & STORAGE TRAY • The filter basket and portafilter should be • The drip tray should be removed, emptied rinsed under hot water after each coffee and cleaned after each use or when the drip making session to remove all residual tray indicator is showing Empty Me! coffee oils.
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CARE & CLEANING 1 – Prepare for Descale Place a cloth over the drip tray to prevent steam escaping. Empty the drip tray and insert into position. With the machine off, press and hold the 1 CUP button, then press and hold the POWER button together for 3 seconds.
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CARE & CLEANING Place descale solution into water tank, Empty water tank then rinse and fill with fill with cold water to MAX line, (if an clean water to the MAX line. Lock water alternative cleaning solution is used, please tank back into position.
& tamp function. • Unplug power cord from power outlet. There is an alert on the See page 23 for list of alerts. LCD eg. 'OVERHEAT If problem persists, contact PLEASE WAIT', Breville Customer Service 'HEATING' etc. Centre.
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Auto Start time have been feature programmed correctly. The LCD will display a clock icon when the Auto Start time is programmed. ERR error message • A major fault has occured Contact Breville Customer and machine cannot on LCD Service Centre. operate.
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If the problem persists, contact Breville Customer Service Centre. Water does not flow from • Machine has not reached Allow time for the machine operating temperature.
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The machine is ‘On’ but Turn machine off. Wait for 60 minutes and turn machine ceases to operate back on. If problem persists, call Breville Customer Service Centre. Steam pouring out of Turn machine off. Wait for 60 minutes and turn machine group head back on.
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Not enough milk texture • Steam wand is blocked. Refer to 'Cleaning the Steam Wand', page 30. Different brands and types of milk and milk alternatives will texture differently. You may need to adjust the texture level accordingly.
COFFEES TO TRY CAPPUCCINO A single shot of espresso with textured milk and garnished with drinking chocolate. ESPRESSO Intense and aromatic, it is also known as a short black and is served in a small cup or glass. LATTÉ A latté consists of a single espresso with textured milk and approx. 10mm of foam.
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0800 288 513 www.breville.com.au www.breville.co.nz Breville is a registered trademark of Breville Pty. Ltd. A.B.N. 98 000 092 928. Copyright Breville Pty. Ltd. 2017. Due to continued product improvement, the products illustrated/photographed in this brochure may vary slightly from the actual product.
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