Breville BES250XL User Manual 2
Espresso Machine Cafetière à Espresso BES250XL
Instruction booklet Manuel d’emploi
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CONGRATULATIONS
on the purchase of your new
Breville Café Venezia™
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CONTENTS
4 Breville Recommends Safety First
6 Know Your Breville Café Venezia™
8 Operating Your Breville Café Venezia™
14 Tips on Making the Perfect Espresso
16 Care, Cleaning and Storage
19 Troubleshooting
21 Coffee Variations
22 One Year Limited Warranty
24 French Instructions
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BREVILLE 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
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Carefully read all instructions before •
operating and save for future reference.
Remove any packaging material and •
promotional labels or stickers before
using the Breville Café Venezia™ for
the first time.
Do not place the Breville Café Venezia™ •
near the edge of a bench or table
during operation. Ensure the surface is
level, clean and free of water and other
substances.
Do not place the Breville Café Venezia™ •
on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or
where it could touch a heated oven.
Do not use the Breville Café Venezia™ on •
a sink drain board.
Always ensure the Breville Café Venezia™ •
is properly assembled before connecting
to power outlet and operating.
The Breville Café Venezia™ is not •
intended to be operated by means of an
external timer or separate remote control
system.
Use only cold tap water in the water tank.•
Do no use any other liquid.•
Never use the Breville Café Venezia™ •
without water in the water tank.
Ensure the filter holder is firmly inserted •
and secured into the brewing head before
using the machine.
Never remove the filter holder during •
the brewing operation as the machine is
under pressure.
Do not leave the Breville Café Venezia™ •
unattended when in use.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Scalding may •
occur. Allow the Breville Café Venezia™
to cool down before moving or cleaning
any parts.
Do not place anything, other than cups •
for warming, on top of the Breville
Café Venezia™.
Always switch off the Breville Café •
Venezia™ by pressing the POWER
button ‘Off' and unplug if appliance is to
be left unattended, if not in use, before
cleaning, before attempting to move the
appliance, disassembling, assembling
and when storing the appliance.
Keep the Breville Café Venezia™ and •
accessories clean.
The use of accessory attachments not •
recommended by Breville may result in
fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
Follow the cleaning instructions provided •
in this book (refer to page 16).
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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST
FOR ALL ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES
Unwind the cord before use.•
To protect against electric shock, do not •
immerse cord, plug or appliance in water
or any other liquid.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of •
a bench or table, touch hot surfaces, or
become knotted.
This appliance is not intended for use by •
persons [including children] with reduced
physical sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge
unless they are supervised or have been
given instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure •
they do not play with the appliance.
This appliance is for household use only.•
Do not use this appliance for anything •
other than its intended use. Do not use
in moving vehicles or boats. Do not use
outdoors.
It is recommended to inspect the •
appliance regularly. Do not use the
appliance if power supply cord, plug or
appliance becomes damaged in anyway.
Return the entire appliance to the nearest
authorised Breville service centre for
examination and/or repair.
Any maintenance other than cleaning •
should be performed at an authorized
Breville Service Center.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 :
(Applicable to California residents only).
This product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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KNOW
your Breville Café Venezia™
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KNOW YOUR BREVILLE CAFÉ VENEZIA™
Thermocoil
heating system
Heating light
Auto Purge™
system for
optimal coffee
extraction
Power button
Cleaning tool
storage located
at the front of the
machine under the
left of the group
head
Milk frothing jug
Advanced
dual-wall crema
system for ideal
crema
Selector control
for espresso or
steam function
Die-cast cup
warming tray
Stainless steel
housing
Easy Eject™ filter
system
45° pivoting
steam wand
with stainless
steel frothing
attachment
4.5" head elevation
for full-size mugs
Removable drip tray
and stainless steel
grid
93 oz removable water
tank with hinged handle.
Single, double, and pod
stainless steel filters.
Easy Eject™ filter
system
Tamping tool /
measuring spoon.
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OPERATING
your Breville Café Venezia™
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OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE CAFÉ VENEZIA™
Before First Use
Remove any packaging material or
promotional stickers before using your
Breville Café Venezia™ for the first time.
Wipe the outer housing with a soft damp
cloth and dry thoroughly. Do not immerse
the outer housing, power cord or plug in
water or any other liquid.
The water tank is located at the back of the
machine. Lift the hinged handle and pull up
to remove the water tank. Wash in warm,
soapy water using a non-abrasive
washing liquid. Rinse and dry thoroughly
NOTE:
All accessories should be washed in
warm soapy water prior to use.
Do not clean any parts or accessories in
the dishwasher.
Filling the Water Tank
Ensure the Selector Control is set to the
'STANDBY' position.
Lift the hinged handle and pull up to
remove the water tank. Fill with cold water
to the maximum mark and replace in the
machine.
Close the water tank lid.
NOTE:
The water tank has an integrated lid/carry
handle.
NOTE:
The water tank should be filled with fresh
cold water before use.
Check water level before use and replace
the water daily.
Priming and Pre-heating the Machine
Priming fills the internal tank with water
and cleanses the brewing system. This
process is recommended before first use,
however, it can be repeated prior to each
time you prepare an espresso to pre-heat
the machine.
Ensure the ‘Selector Control’ is in the
‘STANDBY’ position and plug the power
cord into a 120V power outlet.
Press the ‘POWER’ button ‘On’. The
‘POWER’ button surround will illuminate.
The red ‘HEATING’ light will illuminate and
turn off when the machine has reached the
correct temperature.
Place an empty cup or container under the
group head. As soon as the red ‘HEATING’
light turns off, set the ‘Selector Control’ to
the ‘ESPRESSO’ position and run a small
amount of water through the brewing head
for a few seconds without the filter holder
in place.
A pumping noise will be heard during this
operation, and water will run through the
group head. Your Café Venezia™ has now
been Primed/Pre-Heated and you may
proceed onto preparing an espresso.
Pre-heating the Filter Holder
Pre-heat the filter holder by placing
underneath the group head. Rinse with
hot water from the group head using the
‘ESPRESSO’ pour function. Dry the filter
and filter holder thoroughly before use.
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OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE CAFÉ VENEZIA™ ESPRESSO MACHINE
Pre-warming Cups
The Cup Warming Tray will start to warm as
the machine heats.
Pre-warm the cups by placing them on
the Cup Warming Tray or by rinsing them
with hot water from the group head. This
will help maintain the coffee’s optimal
temperature when brewed into the cups.
Preparing the Coffee
Place the 1 or 2 cup filter basket into the
filter holder.
Use the smaller filter for 1 cup/1oz and the
larger filter for 2 cups/2oz or 2 singles at
the same time. When brewing for a mug of
coffee always use the 2 cup filter and only
extract 2 oz. If you require a larger coffee,
add the hot water first and then brew the
coffee.
Use 1 level measure of ground espresso
coffee for the 1 cup filter basket and 2 level
measures for the 2 cup filter basket. It is
important to use the correct amount of
coffee for each filter as the filter perforations
have been constructed to utilize the
pressure in the machine to extract optimal
flavor with each brewing.
Tamping the Ground Coffee
Distribute the ground coffee evenly in
the filter and press down firmly with the
tamping end of the measuring spoon and
ensure that it is level.
Clean any excess ground coffee from the
rim of the filter holder to ensure a proper fit
into the group head.
NOTE:
1 cup filter for single shot (1oz/30ml),
2 cup filter for double shot (2oz/60ml) or
two single shots.
NOTE:
When brewing for a mug of coffee, always
use the 2 cup filter. If you require a larger
coffee, add the hot water first and then
brew the coffee.
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OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE CAFÉ VENEZIA™ ESPRESSO MACHINE
Inserting the Filter Holder
Place the filter holder underneath the group
head so that the handle is aligned with the
insert graphic. Insert the filter holder up
into the group head and rotate the handle
to the right until resistance is felt or until it
can no longer be rotated. This will be at an
approximate 90° angle to the machine.
Place one or two pre-warmed cups under
the filter holder outlet. When brewing into
two cups at the same time, no more than
1oz should be extracted into either cup.
Set the ‘SELECTOR CONTROL’ to the
‘ESPRESSO’ position. After a few seconds,
the extraction of espresso will begin.
When sufficient coffee has been extracted,
set the ‘SELECTOR CONTROL’ to the
‘STANDBY’ position. This will stop the flow
of coffee.
If you do not need to use the steam
function, press the ‘POWER’ button ‘Off’,
unplug the power cord and allow the
machine to cool.
NOTE:
Recommended measurements are
1oz/30ml for 1 shot and 2oz/60ml for
2 shots. The machine remains ready
for brewing and maintains a constant
heating temperature as long as the
‘POWER’ switch is left ‘On’. If the
temperature should drop, the red heating
light will illuminate and the machine
will automatically heat up to the correct
brewing temperature.
Lock
Brewing Coffee
Ensure the ‘Selector Control’ is in the
‘STANDBY’ position and plug the power
cord into a 120V power outlet.
Press the ‘POWER’ button ‘On’. The
‘POWER’ button surround will illuminate.
The red ‘HEATING’ light will illuminate and
turn off when the machine has reached the
correct temperature.
As soon as the red ‘HEATING’ light turns
off, the machine has heated up.
Ensure the drip tray and filter holder are in
place.
Preparing Espresso Pods
Your Café Venizia™ can be used with
most leading brands of espresso pods. To
prepare the pod for brewing, place the pod
in the pod filter and ensure that all of the
pod’s surface area is fitted inside the filter. If
the edges of the pod overflow the filter, you
will need to trim them off until the pod is
contained wholly within the filter. Lock the
filter holder in place and brew the coffee as
per the instructions in the 'Brewing Coffee'
section.
NOTE:
The quality of the coffee and créma
produced will be dependent on the type
of pod used. Only use the pod filter when
using the espresso pods.
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OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE CAFÉ VENEZIA™
Emptying the Filter Holder
Remove the filter holder from the group
head by rotating the filter holder to the left
until it releases. To empty the used coffee
grounds, turn the filter holder upside down
in a bin and gently tap out the coffee puck
(used coffee grounds should be thrown
away with domestic waste and not down
the sink which may block drains). Remove
the filter by pressing on the ‘EJECT’ button
on the underside of the filter holder. Rinse
the filter and filter holder with water and
allow to dry.
NOTE:
To help prevent the filter from clogging,
place the empty filter into the filter holder
and reinsert the filter holder onto the
group head. Run a small amount of water
through the empty filter to remove any
remaining coffee grounds.
WARNING: THE METAL PARTS OF
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THE FILTER HOLDER MAY STILL
BE VERY HOT. COOL THESE PARTS
IN COLD WATER.
How To Texture Milk For A
Cappuccino or Latté
The Breville Café Venezia™ comes
complete with a stainless steel frothing
attachment for easier texturing of milk.
When using the frothing attachment on the
steam wand a large amount of textured
milk is easily created.
The first step in making a cappuccino/latté
is to make a short espresso (see “Brewing
Coffee”).
Then:
Pour the desired amount of cold fresh •
milk (approx. 1⁄3 full) into the stainless
steel milk frothing jug.
Turn the ‘Selector Control’ to the •
‘STEAM’ position. The red light will
illuminate indicating that the Thermocoil
Heating System is heating and preparing
to create steam.
For improved results allow the water •
to be released and to start generating
steam before immersing into milk.
Hold the milk frothing jug at an angle •
so that steam wand and/or the frothing
attachment sits just below the surface of
the heating milk and the steam will move
the milk around the inside of the milk
frothing jug in a circular motion.
When the desired volume of froth has •
been achieved, immerse the steam wand
and / or frothing attachment deeper into
the milk frothing jug to heat the milk.
Hold the milk frothing jug at an angle with •
one hand and place your other hand on
the outer base of the milk frothing jug.
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OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE CAFÉ VENEZIA™
When the base of the milk frothing •
jug becomes too hot to touch, set the
‘Selector Control’ to the ‘STANDBY’
position, stopping the steaming function
before removing the milk frothing jug.
A pumping noise will sound for a short
time; do not be alarmed as there will be
a five second delay prior to the machine
carrying out the Auto-Purge™ function.
The optimum milk temperature is •
140 - 149 ºF. A food thermometer
could be used to achieve the correct
temperature. Milk will begin to boil
at around 161ºF. If the milk boils, or
becomes too hot, the natural sweetness
and texture of the milk will be affected.
To avoid milk build up ensure steam •
wand is cleaned immediately after use.
To eliminate larger bubbles, tap the •
milk frothing jug lightly on bench top to
combine froth and steamed milk before
pouring.
NOTE:
If less texture is required, remove the
frothing attachment from the steam
wand and steam the milk using the steam
wand. To remove the frothing attachment,
ensure it is cool then simply pull down
and remove.
Cappuccino
¹/³ espresso
¹/³ steamed milk
¹/³ frothed milk
Latté
¹/³ espresso topped
with steamed milk and
about 10mm of frothed
milk (traditionally served
in a glass).
NOTE:
Always ensure that the frothing
attachment has been firmly pushed onto
the steam wand. For best results use fresh
cold milk. Always clean the steam wand
and froth enhancer immediately after
every use (refer to care and cleaning).
NOTE:
For brewing more coffee immediately after
using the steam function, this machine
features an Auto-Purge™ function. This
ensures that ground coffee will not be
burnt by the initial water flow from the
Thermocoil being 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 flavored coffee is achieved.
To refit the frothing attachment, ensure it •
is securely attached to the steam wand
by inserting it onto the steam wand and
pushing firmly upwards onto the rubber
surround.
Pour the steamed milk into each cup •
of freshly brewed espresso coffee and
spoon in the milk froth, in the following
ratios:
WARNING: MILK SHOULD NOT
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BE ALLOWED TO RUN OVER THE
TOP OF THE FROTH ENHANCER,
OTHERWISE IT WILL NOT
FUNCTION PROPERLY. TO AVOID
SPLATTERING OF HOT MILK, DO
NOT LIFT THE STEAM NOZZLE
ABOVE THE SURFACE OF THE
MILK WHILE FROTHING.
ENSURE THE SELECTOR CONTROL
IS IN THE ‘OFF’ POSITION BEFORE
REMOVING THE FROTHING JUG.
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COFFEE MAKING TIPS
Tips On Making The Perfect Espresso
Don’t just rely on your coffee machine to do
all the work. Making a good cup of coffee
is: an art.
Warming Your Cup Or Glass
A warm cup will help maintain the coffee’s
optimal temperature. Preheat your cup by
storing on the cup warming tray or rinsing
with hot water from the group head.
Warming The Filter Holder
A cold filter holder can drop the extraction
temperature enough to significantly affect
the quality of your coffee. Always ensure
the filter holder is preheated by running
hot water through it before tamping it with
coffee.
NOTE:
Always wipe the filter and filter holder dry
before tamping with ground coffee as
moisture can encourage ‘drilling’ - this is
when water bypasses the ground coffee
during extraction.
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
créma 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 flavor and without the thick créma on the
top layer of coffee.
The Right Measurement
A single shot of espresso is made with
¼ ounce or 7g of coffee. A single level
measure of the tamp/spoon is the correct
amount of coffee for a single espresso.
Two level measures of the tamp/spoon is
the correct amount of coffee for a double
espresso. It is important to use the correct
filter for the amount of coffee. Single cup
filter for a single espresso. Two cup filter for
a double espresso or two single espressos
at the same time.
Tamping Correctly
Level the desired amount of coffee by
gently tapping the side of the filter holder
before pressing down firmly with the
tamping end of the measuring spoon.
When packing for a double espresso it is
important only to tamp after the second
measure. Tamping between measures will
create a layer in the coffee that can impede
full extraction.
Purge The Group Head
Before inserting the filter holder, run some
water through the group head. It will ensure
that your machine has a last minute ‘clean
through’ and stabilizes the temperature
prior to extracting.
NOTE:
Make sure to wipe off any excess coffee
from the rim of the filter to ensure a
proper seal is achieved under the group
head.
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COFFEE MAKING TIPS
Brewing Your Espresso
The most common mistake in brewing is to
over extract from your ground coffee.
This results in a bitter beverage with visibly
bleached crèma. Crèma is the caramel
colored layer that floats on top of the coffee
following extraction.
Correct Extraction
A single espresso is approx 1oz
A double espresso is approx 2oz
NOTE:
The taste of your coffee will, of course,
depend on personal preference and on
many other factors such as:
• Freshness of the coffee bean
• Fineness or coarseness of the grind
• Tamping pressure (pressing down)
• Quantity of the coffee grind in the
filter basket
We recommend experimenting by varying
these factors to achieve the coffee taste of
your preference.
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