Breville BEC300 User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Safety precautions 3-5
Overview 6
First use or after long period of non-use 7
Coee preparation 8-9
Energy saving concept 9
Programming the water volume 10
Reset to fac tory settings 10
Emptying the system 10
Cleaning 11
Descaling 11-13
Specications 13
Troubleshooting 14
Contact the Nespresso Club 15
Disposal and environmental protection 15
Ecolaboration 15
Limited warranty 16

CONTENT

BEC300

Nespresso

, an exclusive system creating the perfect Espresso, time after time. All

Nespresso

machines are equipped with a unique extraction system that guarantees
up to 19 bar pressure. Each parameter has been calculated with great precision to
ensure that all the aromas from each Grand Cru can be extracted, to give the coee
body and create an exceptionally thick and smooth crema.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION: the safety
precautions are part of
the appliance. Read them
carefully before using your
new appliance for the rst
time. Keep them in a place
where
you can nd and refer to
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ter on.

CAUTION: when you see
this sign, please refer to the
safety precautions to avoid
possible harm and damage.

INFORMATION: when you
see this sign, please take
note of the advice for the
correct and safe usage of
your appliance.

• The appliance is intended to

prepare beverages according to
these instructions.

• Do not use the appliance for other
than its intended use.

• This appliance has been designed
for indoor and non-extreme
temperature conditions use only.

• Protect the appliance from direct
sunlight eect, prolonged water
splash and humidity.

• This appliance is intended to be
used in households and similar
applications only such as: sta
kitchen areas in shops, oces
and other working environments,
farm houses; by clients in hotels,
motels and other residential
environments; bed and breakfast
type environments.

• This appliance may be used by
children of at least 8 years of age,
as long as they are supervised
and have been given instructions
about using the appliance
safely and are fully aware of the
dangers involved. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be
made by children unless they
are older than 8 and they are
supervised by an adult.

• Keep the appliance and its cord
out of reach of children under 8
years of age.

• This appliance may be used by
persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or
whose experience or knowledge
is not sucient, provided they
are supervised or have received
instruction to use the device
safely and understand the
dangers.

• Children shall not use the device
as a toy.

•

The manufacturer accepts no
responsibility and the warranty
will not apply for any commercial
use, inappropriate handling or
use of the appliance, any damage
resulting from use for other
purposes, faulty operation, non­professionals’ repair or failure to
comply with the instructions.

Avoid risk of fatal electric
shock and re.

• In case of an emergency:
immediately remove the plug

from the power socket.

•

Only plug the appliance into
suitable, easily accessible, earthed
mains connections. Make sure that
the voltage of the power source is
the same as that specied on the
rating plate. The use of an incorrect
connection voids the guarantee.

The appliance must
only be connected after
installation.

• Do not pull the cord over sharp
edges, clamp it or allow it to hang
down.

• Keep the cord away from heat and
damp.

• If the supply cord is damaged,
it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualied persons, in order
to avoid all risks.

• If the cord is damaged, do not
operate the appliance.

• Return the appliance to the
Nespresso Club or to a Nespresso
authorized representative.

• If an extension cord is required,

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use only an earthed cord with a
conductor cross-section of at least

1.5 mm

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or matching input power.

• To avoid hazardous damage, never
place the appliance on or beside hot
surfaces such as radiators, stoves,
ovens, gas burners, open ame, or
similar.

• Always place it on a horizontal,
stable and even surface. The surface
must be resistant to heat and
uids, like water, coee, descaler or
similar.

• Disconnect the appliance from the
mains when not in use for a long
period. Disconnect by pulling out
the plug and not by pulling the
cord itself or the cord may become
damaged.

• Before cleaning and servicing,
remove the plug from the mains
socket and let the appliance cool
down.

• Never touch the cord with wet
hands.

• Never immerse the appliance or part
of it in water or other liquid.

• Never put the appliance or part of it

in a dishwasher.

• Electricity and water together is
dangerous and can lead to fatal
electrical shocks.

• Do not open the appliance.
Hazardous voltage inside!

• Do not put anything into any
openings. Doing so may cause re
or electrical shock!

Avoid possible harm when
operating the appliance.

• Never leave the appliance
unattended during operation.

• Do not use the appliance if it is
damaged or not operating perfectly.
Immediately remove the plug
from the power socket. Contact
the Nespresso Club or Nespresso
authorized representative for
examination, repair or adjustment.

• A damaged appliance can cause
electrical shocks, burns and re.

• Always completely close the
slider and never open it during
operation. Scalding may occur.

• Do not put ngers under coee
outlet, risk of scalding.

• Do not put ngers into capsule
compartment or the capsule shaft.
Danger of injury!

• Water could ow around a capsule
when not perforated by the blades
and damage the appliance.

• Never use a damaged or deformed
capsule. If a capsule is blocked in
the capsule compartment, turn the
machine o and unplug it before
any operation. Call the Nespresso
Club or Nespresso authorized
representative.

• Always ll the water tank with cold,
fresh drinking water.

• Empty water tank if the appliance
will not be used for an extended
time (holidays, etc.).

• Replace water in water tank when
the appliance is not operated for a
weekend or a similar period of time.

• Do not use the appliance without
the drip tray and drip grid to avoid
spilling any liquid on surrounding
surfaces.

• Do not use any strong cleaning
agent or solvent cleaner. Use a
damp cloth and mild cleaning agent

to clean the surface of the appliance.

• To clean machine, use only clean
cleaning tools.

• When unpacking the machine,
remove the plastic lm and dispose.

• This appliance is designed for
Nespresso coee capsules available
exclusively through the Nespresso
Club or your Nespresso authorized
representative. Nespresso quality is
only guaranteed when Nespresso
capsules are used in Nespresso
appliances.

• All Nespresso appliances pass
stringent controls. Reliability tests
under practical conditions are
performed randomly on selected
units. This can show traces of any
previous use.

• Nespresso reserves the right to
change instructions without prior
notice.

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CAUTION: To prevent
damage to the appliance do
not use alkaline cleaning
agents when cleaning,
use a soft cloth and a mild
detergent.

Descaling

• Nespresso descaling agent, when

used correctly, helps ensure the
proper functioning of your machine
over its lifetime and that your coee
experience is as perfect as the
rst day. For the correct amount
and procedure to follow, consult
the user manual included in the
Nespresso descaling kit.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Pass them on to any
subsequent user.
Th

is instruction manual
is also available as a PDF at
nespresso.com

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OVERVIEW

1 (Lungo, 110 ml)
1 (Espresso, 40 ml)
1 (Ristretto, 25 ml)

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Adjustable water tank arm

Water tank

Water tank lid

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Soft touch controls. All controls
are activated by touch
R) Ristretto touch
E) Espresso touch
L) Lungo touch

Slider for capsule insertion

Used capsule container & drip tray

Adjustable cup support and drip grid

Coee outlet

Packaging content

Coee machine

Nespresso

capsules Grand

Crus tasting gift

Nespresso

Welcome folder

User manual