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  • Page 1 Barista Express Impress Instraction Book ™ ™ Instruction Book – BES876 Instruction Book – B#####...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE AND SAVE FOR 2 Breville Recommends Safety First FUTURE REFERENCE 6 Features 7 Components IMPORTANT 9 Assembly SAFEGUARDS 10 Functions 22 Care & Cleaning • Remove and discard any 28 Troubleshooting packaging materials safely before use.
  • Page 3 • This appliance can be the entire appliance to used by persons with the nearest authorised reduced physical, sensory, Breville Service Centre ® or mental capabilities or for examination, lack of experience and replacement, or repair.
  • Page 4 Heating element is subject Breville may cause fire, ® to residual heat after use. electric shock, or injury. • The steam wand must •...
  • Page 5 • Do not open the CAUTION programming port, this is To prevent damage to exclusively for authorised the appliance, do not use service personnel only. alkaline cleaning agents • Do not operate the grinder when cleaning, use a without the hopper lid in soft cloth and a mild position.
  • Page 6: Features

    Features THERMOCOIL PRECISION MANUAL MICRO-FOAM HEATING SYSTEM TEXTURING WAND Integrated stainless steel water coil that 360° swivel action steam wand that easily accurately controls water temperature. adjust to perfect position for milk texturing. PRECISION CONICAL BURR GRINDER THE IMPRESS PUCK™ SYSTEM Precision conical burrs maximise ground Simplifies the steps needed to grind, dose, and coffee surface area for a full espresso flavour.
  • Page 7: Components

    Components A. 250g Bean Hopper K. Filter Button – Single or double filter basket B. Dose Button (Grind Start) – Illuminates when portafilter is L. Espresso Extraction Pressure Gauge – properly inserted Monitors extraction pressure ‘A Bit More’ – when flashing M.
  • Page 8 ACCESSORIES A. 54mm Stainless Steel Portafilter G. The Razor™ Precision Trimming Tool B. Stainless Steel Milk Jug H. Allen Key C. Water Filter Holder With Filter I. Cleaning Tool For Steam Wand Tip D. 1 CUP & 2 CUP Single Wall Filter Baskets J.
  • Page 9: Assembly

    • Soak the filter in cold water for 5 minutes. NOTE Replacing the water filter every three months will reduce the need to descale the machine. Filters can be purchased from the Breville • Rinse the filter with cold water. webpage.
  • Page 10: Functions

    Functions Attaching the Hopper Filling the Water Tank • Ensure the water filter is securely fitted inside the water tank. • Use the handle at the top of the water tank to assist in lifting it up and away from the machine.
  • Page 11 GENERAL OPERATION • DO NOT use highly filtered, demineralized, or distilled water in this machine. This may • Check the water tank is filled with cold tap affect the taste of the coffee. water up to the maximum mark. • Plug the power cord into power outlet. FILTER BASKETS •...
  • Page 12 THE GRIND DOSING • Ensure the bean hopper is locked on the Setting the Grind Size machine and filled with fresh coffee beans. • Insert the filter basket required, into the TURN TURN portafilter. FINER COARSER GRIND SIZE GRIND SIZE The grind size will affect the rate of water flow through the coffee in the filter basket and the flavour of the espresso.
  • Page 13 TAMPING When the grind cycle is completed, the TAMP light indicator blinks. • Push the lever downwards to the end position until a beep sound plays. This will tamp the coffee grinds in the portafilter using a consistent amount of tamp force. Pushing the lever slowly and consistently will help to improve the puck appearance.
  • Page 14 HOW TO CORRECT AN UNDER OR DOSING MODES OVER DOSE? Automatic Dosing An under or over dose can occur when fresh beans are added to the hopper; when coffee beans age; a different type of coffee bean is AUTO MANUAL used or if a change is made to the grind size.
  • Page 15 Manual Dosing To initiate the top up, the portafilter will need to be inserted into the cradle and tamped. If the tamp level displays an under dose, the AUTO MANUAL DOSE button will blink indicating a top up. Press the DOSE button to start the grind and it will dose the right amount to get the ideal level.
  • Page 16 HOW TO MAKE COFFEE Extracting Espresso • Place pre-warmed cup(s) beneath the Purging the Group Head portafilter and press the 1 CUP or 2 CUP button for the required volume. Before placing the portafilter into the group head, run a short flow of water through the group head by pressing the 1 CUP button.
  • Page 17 EXTRACTION GUIDE GRIND GRIND DOSE SHOT TIME OVER EXTRACTED TOO FINE TOO MUCH OVER 35 SEC BITTER • ASTRINGENT 8-11g (1 CUP) BALANCED OPTIMUM 25-30 SEC 16-19g (2 CUP) UNDER EXTRACTED TOO COARSE TOO LITTLE UNDER 20 SEC UNDERDEVELOPED • SOUR MANUAL PRE-INFUSION PROGRAMMING SHOT VOLUME •...
  • Page 18 USING HOT WATER TEXTURING MILK The machine has a dedicated hot water outlet. • Turn the dial on the right, from STANDBY HOT WATER. There are two phases to texturing milk, • Turn the dial back to STANDBY to stop stretching and heating.
  • Page 19 Adjusting Water Temperature • With the milk spinning, slowly lower the jug. This will bring the steam tip to the surface Different beans may require different water of the milk and start to introduce air into temperatures to extract their optimum flavour. the milk.
  • Page 20 ADJUSTING CONICAL BURRS Some types of coffee may require a wider grind range to achieve an ideal extraction or brew. A feature of your Barista Express Impress™ is the ability to extend this range with an adjustable upper burr. We recommend making only one adjustment at a time. DOSE Unlock hopper Hold hopper over container &...
  • Page 21 RESET DEFAULT SETTINGS ALERTS Reset Auto Dose Time No Hopper Warning Resetting the auto dose time is recommended, The filter lights flash between single and if there is a significant change to the grind size double basket size, the hopper is not or there is an accidental double dose into the attached correctly.
  • Page 22: Care & Cleaning

    For replacement of water filters contact Once complete, make sure to wipe off any Breville Customer Service Centre or visit splashes with a soft dry cloth. our website at www.breville.com...
  • Page 23 RIGHT towards the illuminate solid when descaling is required. STEAM icon. 1. Fully dissolve one sachet of Breville 5. Descale Hot water component by turning descaling powder into 1 litre of water then the steam dial to the LEFT towards the fill the water tank (start the process after HOT WATER icon.
  • Page 24 CLEANING CONICAL BURRS Regular cleaning helps the burrs achieve consistent grinding results. DOSE Unlock hopper Empty hopper Replace hopper Lock hopper Run grinder Unlock hopper Remove hopper until empty Unlock top burr Remove top burr Clean top burr Clean lower burr Remove Clean the chute Replace...
  • Page 25 CLEANING THE TAMP SYSTEM CLEANING THE FILTER BASKETS AND PORTAFILTER • The filter baskets and portafilter should be rinsed under hot water immediately after use to remove all residual coffee oils. • If any of the holes in the filter basket become blocked, use the pin on the end of the Remove Clean the chute...
  • Page 26 Do not use abrasive cleansers, pads or cloths 3. Using a skewer or similar, clean the centre which can scratch the surface. Do not clean any of the screw of any residual coffee. of the parts or accessories in the dishwasher. 4.
  • Page 27 NOTE Contact Breville Customer Service or visit www.breville.com for replacement silicone seals or for advice.
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Incorrect dose or not enough Use dual wall baskets or use a finer grind not working coffee in the filter basket. size setting. If problem persist, call Breville Consumer Support. • Using coffee beans beyond Use freshly roasted coffee beans with a ‘Roasted expiry date.
  • Page 29 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO • Dose level is Machine in ‘Manual’ mode. Press the MANUAL DOSE dial to return to not updating auto mode. Refer to ‘Dosing Modes’ under  Functions. • Grinder does not Not enough beans in hopper. Refill hopper or use ‘Manual’...
  • Page 30 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO • Hot water isn’t Machine is too hot after Allow machine to cool down. continuously flowing steaming. • Lever very hard Severe overdose. Use the Razor trimming tool* to correct current to tamp dose. Select the correct filter size. •...
  • Page 31 Notes...
  • Page 32 Web: www.breville.com www.breville.com Breville, the Breville Logo, Barista Express and Temp Control are trademarks of Breville Pty Ltd (“Breville”) and Breville's products are distributed in Australia and New Zealand under license. Copyright Breville Pty. Ltd. 2022. Due to continued product improvement, the products illustrated/photographed in this brochure may vary slightly from the actual product.