Breville BES200XL User Manual

BarVista

Espresso/Cappuccino Machine

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Instructions for use

Due to continual improvements in design or otherwise, the product you

purchase may differ slightly from the one illustrated in this booklet.

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Contents

Page

Breville recommends safety first 4

Know your Breville Espresso/Cappuccino Machine 6

Operating your Breville Espresso/Cappuccino Machine 7

Coffee making tips 11

Care and cleaning 12

Troubleshooting chart 14

Coffees to try 15

French F1

Congratulations

on the purchase of your new Breville BarVista Espresso/Cappuccino Machine.

Breville recommends safety firstBreville recommends safety first

We at Breville 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:

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR YOUR BREVILLE BARVISTA ESPRESSO/CAPPUCCINO MACHINE

• Carefully read all instructions before operating and

save for future reference.

• To protect against fire, electrical shock and injury to

persons do not immerse the appliance, cord or plug in water or any other liquid.

• This appliance is for household use only.

• Do not use this appliance for anything other than

its intended use.

• Young children should be supervised to ensure that

they do not play with the appliance.

• Do not leave the appliance unattended

when in use.

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles.

• Always use the appliance on a dry, level surface.

• To disconnect, turn all controls to ‘OFF’, then

remove plug from power outlet.

• Do not place this appliance on or near a hot gas

or electric burner, or where it could touch a heated oven.

• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table

or counter, touch hot surfaces or become knotted.

• The use of accessory attachments not

recommended by Breville may cause a risk of injury to persons, fire or electric shock.

Strictly follow cleaning and care instructions.

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• Do not use this appliance for anything other than

its intended use. Do not use in moving vehicles or boats. Do not use outdoors.

• Carefully read all instructions before operating and

save for future reference.

• Always switch the appliance to ‘OFF’, and then

remove plug from the power outlet when the appliance is not being used and before cleaning.

• An extension cord is not recommended, however, if

one is needed, the extension cord should be a grounded type and its electrical rating must be the same or more wattage as the appliance. Regularly inspect the supply cord, plug and actual appliance for any damage. If found damaged in any way, immediately cease use of the appliance and call Breville Customer Service at 1-866-BREVILLE.

• For any maintenance other than cleaning, call

Breville Customer Service at 1-866-BREVILLE.

• Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord

or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Only use cold water in the water tank.

Do not use any other liquid.

• Never use the machine without water in it.

• Ensure the filter holder is firmly secured

when using the machine.

• Never remove the filter holder during the brewing

operation as the machine is under pressure.

Your Breville appliance comes with the unique Assist™ Plug, conveniently designed with a finger hole in the power plug, for easy and safe removal from the outlet. For safety reasons it is recommended you plug your Breville appliance directly into the power outlet. Use in conjunction with a power strip or extension cord is not recommended..

Note

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

ELECTRIC CORD STATEMENT

Your Die Cast Series Espresso Machine has a short cord as a safety precaution to prevent personal injury or property damage resulting from pulling, tripping or becoming entangled with the cord. Do not allow children to be near or use this appliance without close adult supervision. If you must use a longer cord or an extension cord when using the appliance, the cord must be arranged so it will not drape or hang over the edge of a countertop, tabletop or surface area where it can be pulled on by young children or tripped over. To prevent electric shock, personal injury or fire, the electrical rating of the extension cord if you must use one must be the same or more than the wattage of the appliance (wattage is marked on the underside of the appliance).

Know your Breville Espresso/Cappuccino Machine

Operating your Breville Espresso/Cappuccino Machine

Italian designed & made 15 bar pump system

Thermoblock heating system

Pre-brew function

1 and 2 cup filters

Advanced crema system

Cup warming plate

Removable 1.7 litre water tank

Auto purge system

External water level indicator

Froth enhancer - for easier

frothing and steaming of milk

Before Using Your Espresso Machine

Wash the filter holder and the stainless filters in mild detergent and water. Rinse thoroughly.

It is recommended to complete a brewing operation with cold water but without ground coffee before making your first coffee to ensure that all internal piping has been preheated (see ‘Brewing Coffee’ page 8).

Filling the water tank

• Ensure the Power ‘on/off’ switch is set to the

‘OFF’ position and Selector Control is in the ‘STAND BY’ position.

• Switch off at the power outlet and unplug the

power cord.

• Lift up the water tank lid and remove the water

tank. Fill with cold water to the maximum mark and replace back into position in the machine, pressing down firmly so that the water valve opens. Close the water tank lid.

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.

Note

Preparing the Coffee

• Place the 1 or 2 cup filter into the filter holder and

fill with ground espresso coffee (use the smaller filter for 1 cup and the larger filter for 2 cups).

• Use the measuring/tamping spoon provided to

measure 1 level measure of espresso coffee for the 1 cup filter and 2 level measures for the 2 cup filter. It is important to use the correct amount of ground coffee for each filter as the filter perforations have been constructed to utilise the pressure build up in the machine to extract optimal flavour with each brewing.

• Distribute the coffee evenly and press down lightly

with the tamping end of the measuring spoon (if there is too much coffee, the flow of water can become blocked).

Water level indicator - prevents overflow from drip tray

vable drip tray - catches any

Remo coffee spills for easier cleaning

Stainless steel frothing jug and

asuring/tamping spoon included

(not shown)

Operating your Breville Espresso/Cappuccino Machine continued

• Clean any excess coffee from the rim of the filter

holder to ensure a proper fit under the brew head.

• Place the filter holder underneath the brew head so

that the handle is positioned to the left of centre. Lift the filter holder until it contacts the brew head and rotate to the right, as per graphics on the filter holder outlet.

Pre-warming cups

For optimal coffee temperature, pre-warm the espresso cups by placing them on the cup warming plate.

Brewing coffee

• Ensure the selector control is in the

‘STAND BY’ position.

• Plug the power cord into a 110-120V electrical

outlet and switch on.

• Press the power ‘on/off’ button to the ‘ON’ position.

• The orange ‘heating’ light turns off when the

machine has reached the correct temperature.

• Ensure the drip tray is in place.

• Place one or two pre-heated cups beneath the filter

holder outlet.

• Turn the selector control to the ‘Espresso’/cup position.

• After a few seconds*, aromatic coffee will begin to

brew into the cups. A pumping noise will be heard in this operation.

*Pre-brew function

When the Selector Control is set to the ‘Espresso’/cup position, the 15 bar pump pumps water momentarily, followed by a pause, then continues to pump the water through to the ground coffee in the Filter Holder. This pre-brew function is an advanced feature of the BarVista Espresso/Cappuccino Machine. The ground coffee is moistened by a small amount of water before full extraction. The ground coffee expands and when greater pressure is built up, the brewed coffee is extracted with its full flavour.

• When sufficient coffee has flowed into the cups,

turn the selector control to the ‘STAND BY’ position. This will stop the flow of coffee.

• If the steam function is not required, press the

power ‘on/off’ button to the ‘OFF’ position, switch off at the power outlet, unplug the power cord and allow the machine to cool.

• Remove the filter holder from the brew head, turn

the filter holder upside down to empty the used coffee (used coffee grounds should be thrown away with domestic waste and not down the sink which may block drains). Remove the filter and rinse the filter and filter holder with water and allow to dry.

The machine remains ready for brewing and maintains a constant heating temperature whilst the Power ‘on/off’ button remains in the ‘On’ position. If the temperature lowers, the orange ‘heating’ light will illuminate and the coffee machine will automatically reheat to the correct brewing temperature.

Note

How to froth milk for a cappuccino or latte

The Breville BarVista comes complete with a Froth Enhancer for easier frothing of milk. When less froth is required, remove the Froth Enhancer and steam the milk using the Steam Wand. To remove the Froth Enhancer, ensure it is cool then simply pull down and remove.

The first step in making a cappuccino/latte is to make a short espresso (Follow steps on ‘Brewing Coffee’). Then:

• Fill the stainless steel frothing jug

cold milk.

• Turn the Selector Control to the ‘Steam’ position.

The orange ‘heating’ light will start to flash indicating that the Thermoblock Heating System is heating and preparing to create steam.

When the BarVista Espresso/Cappuccino Machine is creating steam a pulsing noise can be heard. This is the normal operation of the 15 bar pump.

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Note

• As soon as the orange ‘heating’ light has switched

off, quickly insert the steam wand into jug the of milk so that the froth enhancer is immersed 10mm into the milk.

If steam starts coming from the Steam Wand before it is immersed in the milk, pause the steam by turning the Selector Control back to the ‘STAND BY’ position. This will avoid the steam pressure blowing milk out of the jug. A pumping noise will sound for a short time.

Note

• Gently move the frothing jug in a circular motion

around the froth enhancer.

• When the milk has begun to increase in volume,

immerse the froth enhancer deeper into the milk to further heat the milk.

• Place your hand on the bottom of the stainless

frothing jug.

• When the jug becomes too hot to touch, turn the

selector control to the ‘STAND BY’ position to stop the steaming function before removing the jug.

• Pour the steamed milk to each cup of freshly

brewed espresso coffee and spoon on the frothed milk in the following ratio’s:

Cappuccino frothed milk.

Latte about 10cm of frothed milk, (traditionally served in a glass).

Always ensure that the Froth Enhancer has been firmly pushed onto the steam wand.

For best results use fresh cold milk (lite milk will froth easier).

Always clean the steam wand and froth enhancer after every use (refer to care and cleaning).

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⁄3espresso topped with steamed milk and

THE METAL PARTS OF THE FILTER HOLDER MIGHT STILL BE VERY HOT. COOL THESE PARTS IN COLD WATER.

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Coffee making tips

Auto Purge System

For brewing more coffee immediately after using the steam function, the BarVista Espresso/Cappuccino Machine features an auto-purge system. This ensures that the ground coffee will not be burnt by the initial water flow from the Thermoblock that could be too hot. Instead this water is automatically released internally into the Drip Tray ensuring that the internal thermostat is at optimal temperature for extracting coffee. Your coffee will always be extracted at this optimal temperature ensuring only the best flavoured coffee is achieved.

LIQUID SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO RUN OVER THE TOP OF THE FROTH ENHANCER, OTHERWISE IT WILL NOT FUNCTION.

TO AVOID SPLATTERING HOT MILK, DO NOT LIFT THE STEAM NOZZLE ABOVE THE SURFACE OF THE MILK WHILE FROTHING.

ENSURE THE SELECTOR CONTROL IS IN THE ‘STAND BY’ POSITION BEFORE REMOVING THE FROTHING JUG.

Making a good cup of coffee is an art that is simple to achieve. Here are some tips to help you make the perfect coffee.

To enjoy an optimum flavoured espresso coffee, do not extract more than approximately 30ml (using the 1 cup filter holder) or for a double espresso do not extract more than 60ml (using a 2 cup filter holder).

Note

The coffee

Pre-ground coffee can be used and should be stored in an air-tight container, in a cool, dry area. Pre-ground coffee should not be kept for longer than 1 week as flavour will diminish. Do not refrigerate or freeze.

Whole coffee beans, freshly ground just before use, are recommended. Coffee beans should be stored in an air-tight container, in a cool, dry area but should not be kept for longer than 1 month as flavour will diminish. Do not refrigerate or freeze.

Water flow

When brewing coffee, make sure the water flows through the Coffee Filter at the correct rate.

If the water flow is too slow the coffee will be over extracted and will be very dark and bitter, with a mottled and uneven crema on top.

If the water flow is too fast, the coffee will be under extracted – the optimal flavour will not develop, the coffee will be watery and lack the thick crema on the top.

The water flow can be adjusted by varying the pressure that the coffee is tamped (pressed down) in

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The grind

If using a pre-ground coffee, ensure an espresso grind suitable for espresso/cappuccino machines is purchased.

If grinding coffee beans, the grind should be fine but not too fine or powdery. The grind will affect the rate at which the water flows through the coffee in the Filter and therefore the taste of the coffee.

If the grind is too fine (looks like powder and feels like flour when rubbed between fingers), the water will not flow through the coffee even when under pressure. The resulting coffee will be over extracted, too dark and bitter, with a mottled and uneven crema on top.

If the grind is too coarse the water will flow through the coffee too quickly. This will result in an under-extracted coffee lacking in flavour and without the thick crema on the top layer of coffee.

Tamping the coffee

After measuring the ground coffee into the Filter it must be tamped (pressed down) using the flat end of the measuring spoon. The ground coffee should be tamped quite firmly.

If the coffee is not tamped firmly enough, the water will flow through the water too quickly and the coffee will be under extracted. If the coffee is tamped too firmly, however, the water will flow through the coffee too slowly and the coffee will be over extracted.

The taste of your coffee will, of course, depend on personal preference and on many other factors such as the type of coffee bean used, the coarseness or fineness of the grind and the tamping pressure (pressed down). We recommend experimenting by varying these factors to achieve the coffee taste of your preference.

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