Breville BES500 Instruction Book

the Bambino™ Plus

Instruction Book - BES500

Contents

2Breville Recommends Safety First

7Components

8Features

9Assembly

10Functions

16 Care & Cleaning

19 Troubleshooting

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.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

•Carefully read all instructions instructions before operating and save for future reference.

•Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs as advised in this instruction book.

•To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons do not immerse the power cord, plug, or appliance itself in water or other liquids.

•Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

•Always allow the appliance to cool before cleaning, moving or storing.

•Itisrecommendedtoregularly inspect the appliance and power cord. Do not use the appliance if there is damage to the power cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any way.

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•The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Breville may result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.

•Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or counter-top, or touch hot surfaces.

•Do not place the appliance near the edge of a table or counter-top. Ensure the surface is level, clean and free of water and other substances.

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

or electric burner.

Do not place it in, or allow it to come in contact with a heated oven.

•This appliance is recommended for household use only. Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended use. Do not use outdoors. Do not use in moving vehicles or boats.

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR BES500

•This appliance is recommended for household use only. Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use. Do not use in moving vehicles or boats. Do not use outdoors. Misuse may cause injury.

•If the appliance is to be: −−left unattended −−cleaned

−−moved −−assembled; or −−stored,

always switch Off the espresso machine by simultaneously pressing the 1 CUP and STEAM buttons. Unplug from the power outlet.

•Ensure the product is properly assembled before first use.

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•Do not use any other liquid apart form cold mains/ tap water. We do not recommend the use of highly filtered, de-mineralized or distilled water as this may affect the taste of the coffee and how the espresso machine

is designed to function.

•Ensure the portafilter is firmly inserted and secured into the group head before starting the extraction. Never remove the portafilter during the brewing process.

•Do not leave the product unattended when in use.

•Do not touch hot surfaces. Allow the product to cool down before moving or cleaning any parts.

•Use caution when operating the machine, as metal surfaces are liable to get hot during use.

•Use caution when descaling as hot steam may be released. Before descaling, ensure drip tray is inserted. Refer to ‘Care & Cleaning’ for further instructions.

WARNING

Do not immerse power cord, power plug or appliance in water or any other liquid.

WARNING

Misuse may cause injury.

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SHORT CORD

INSTRUCTIONS

Your Breville appliance is fitted with a short power cord to reduce personal injury or property damage resulting from pulling, tripping or becoming

entangled with a longer cord. Longer detachable power cords or extension cords

are available and may be used if care is exercised. If an extension cord is used,

(1)the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance,

(2)the cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter-top or table where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally and

(3)the extension cord must include a 3-prong grounding plug.

BREVILLE ASSIST™ PLUG

Your Breville appliance comes with a unique Assist™ Plug, conveniently designed with a finger hole to ease removal from the power outlet.

CSA DUTY CYCLE MARKING

The Canadian Standards Authority requires any appliances capable of drawing over 1500W to be marked with a ‘duty cycle’ in minutes. For the BES500, this ‘duty cycle’ represents the maximum time for which the appliance will draw over 1500W during any 2 hour period of use. It does not indicate the appliance is unsafe for continuous use

or is required to be switched off at certain intervals during normal use.

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Components

B

E

F

H

L

A.64 fl.oz (1.9L) removable water tank

B.Control panel

1 CUP, 2 CUP and STEAM buttons

With preset shot durations or programmable durations and volumes

C.MILK TEMP settings

Select from Warm, Ideal and Hot

D.MILK FOAM settings

Select from Low, Medium and High

E.Group head

A

C

D

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I

J

K

F.54mm stainless steel portafilter

G.Steam wand grip

H.Extra-tall cup clearance for tall mugs

I.Steam wand

With automatic milk texturing

J.Milk jug temperature sensor

K.Removable drip tray grid

L.Removable drip tray

With full indicator

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A

B

C

D

E F

G

ACCESSORIES

A.Stainless steel milk jug

With MIN and MAX markings

B.54mm tamper

C.Steam tip cleaning tool

D.The Razor™ precision trimming tool

E.Dual wall filter baskets (1 cup & 2 cup)

F.Cleaning disc

G.Espresso cleaning tablets

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	Bambino™ Plus	Assembly
	Features

COMPACT FOOTPRINT

Cafe quality coffee in a compact machine.

AUTOMATIC HANDS FREE MILK TEXTURING

Automatically textures milk to the selected temperature and style from silky smooth latté to creamy cappuccino. Automatic purge removes residual milk from the steam wand when returned to the downward position.

THERMOJET™ TECHNOLOGY

Innovative heating system achieves ideal extraction temperature in 3 seconds.

PID TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Electronic PID temperature control for increased temperature stability.

LOW PRESSURE PRE-INFUSION

Applies low water pressure at the start of the extraction to gently expand grinds for an even extraction.

VOLUMETRIC CONTROL

Preset 1 & 2 cup volumes, manual over-ride or programmable shot volumes.

THE RAZOR™ DOSE TRIMMING TOOL

Patented twist blade trims down the puck to the right level for precision dosing and a consistent extraction.

BEFORE FIRST USE

Machine Preparation

Remove and discard all labels and packaging materials attached to your machine. Ensure you have removed all parts and accessories before discarding the packaging.

Clean the drip tray, drip tray grid, portafilter, filter baskets and milk jugs using warm water and a gentle dish washing liquid. Rinse well and dry thoroughly before use.

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Functions

FIRST USE

1.Remove the water tank and fill with potable water to the indicated MAX line. Replace the water tank onto the machine.

2.Ensure that the drip tray is correctly positioned on the machine.

3.Plug the power cord into the power outlet.

4.Press the 1 CUP, 2 CUP or STEAM buttons to turn the machine on.

5.Press the 1 CUP button and the machine will commence its first use cycle.

6.Once complete, the machine will go into ready mode and all lights will be illuminated.

NOTE

The first use cycle is to rinse the machine and prime the heating system.

TURNING OFF MACHINE

To turn the machine off, press the 1 CUP and STEAM button simultaneously.

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OFF

FILLING THE WATER TANK

Lift the water tank from the machine. Remove the water tank lid and add potable water to the water tank, filling to the MAX marking indicated.

MAX

Replace the water tank onto the machine, ensuring it is properly attached and sitting flush against the back of the machine.

If the 1 CUP, 2 CUP and STEAM buttons illuminate, the water tank has been correct attached.

The machine will detect when the water level is low. The 1 CUP, 2 CUP and STEAM buttons will not be illuminated.

When this occurs, add water to the water tank. Once there is sufficient water, all buttons will be illuminated and the machine can be used.

FILTER BASKETS

This machine includes dual wall 1 Cup and 2 Cup filter baskets.

1 CUP

2 CUP

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Use the 1 cup filter basket when brewing a single cup and the 2 cup filter baskets when brewing 2 cups or a stronger single cup or mug.

You will need to adjust the grind amount and size if switching from a single basket to a double basket, or vice versa.

The provided filter baskets are designed for: 1 Cup filter basket = 8-10g.

2 Cup filter basket = 16-19g

NOTE

Use Razor™ dose trimming tool to precisely control the dose of ground coffee AFTER you tamp.

THE GRIND

When grinding coffee beans, the grind size should be fine but not too fine. The grind size will affect the rate at which the water flows through the ground coffee in the filter basket and the taste of the espresso.

If the grind is too fine (looks like powder and feels like flour when rubbed between the fingers), the water will not flow through the

coffee even when under pressure. The resulting espresso will be OVER EXTRACTED, dark in color and bitter in flavor.

If the grind is too course, the water will flow through the ground coffee in the filter basket too quickly. The resulting espresso will be UNDER EXTRACTED and lacking in color and flavor.

COFFEE DOSE AND TAMPING

•Insert the filter basket into the portafilter.

•Grind enough coffee to fill the filter basket.

•Tap the portafilter several times to collapse and distribute the coffee evenly in the filter basket.

•Using the tamper, tamp down firmly (approx. 30-40 lbs (15-20kgs) of pressure). The amount of pressure is not as important as the consistent pressure every time.

•As a guide, the top edge of the cap on the tamper should be level with the top of the filter basket AFTER the coffee has been tamped.

NOTE

We recommend quality 100% Arabica beans with a ‘Roasted On’ date stamped on the bag, not a ‘Best Before’ or ‘Use By’ date. Coffee beans are best consumed between 5–20 days after the ‘Roasted On’ date. Stale coffee may pour too quickly from the portafilter spouts and taste bitter and watery.

TRIMMING THE DOSE

The Razor™ precision dose trimming tool allows you to trim the puck to the right level for a consistent extraction.

the Razor™

Precision dose trimming tool

•Insert the Razor™ tool into the coffee basket until the shoulders of the tool rest on the rim of the basket. The blade of the dosing tool should penetrate the surface of the tamped coffee.

•Rotate the Razor™ dosing tool back and forth while holding the portafilter on an angle over the knock box to trim off excess coffee grinds. Your coffee filter is now dosed with the correct amount of coffee.

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•Wipe excess coffee from the rim of the filter basket to ensure a proper seal is achieved in the group head.

PURGING THE GROUP HEAD

Before placing the portafilter into the group head, run a short flow of water through the group head by pressing the 1 CUP button. This will stabilize the temperature prior to extraction.

INSERTING THE PORTAFILTER

Place the portafilter underneath the group head so that the handle is aligned with the INSERT position. Insert the portafilter into the group head and rotate the handle towards the centre until resistance is felt.

INSERT

Place your cup/s under the portafilter on the drip tray.

EXTRACTING ESPRESSO

•As a guide the espresso will start to flow after 8–10 seconds (infusion time) and should be the consistency of dripping honey.

•If the espresso starts to flow after less than 6 seconds, you have either under dosed the filter basket and /or the grind is too coarse. This is an UNDER EXTRACTED shot.

•If the espresso starts to drip but doesn’t flow after 15 seconds, the grind is too fine.

This is an OVER EXTRACTED shot.

PRE-PROGRAMED SHOT VOLUME

– 1 CUP

Press the 1 CUP button once, the button will flash indicating that it has been selected. A preset single espresso volume of approximately 1oz / 30mls will be extracted. The machine will automatically stop once the pre-set volume has been extracted.

PRE-PROGRAMED SHOT VOLUME

– 2 CUP

Press the 2 CUP button once, the button will flash indicating that is has been selected. A preset double espresso volume of approximately 2oz / 60mls will be extracted. The machine will automatically stop once the pre-set volume has been extracted.

NOTE

Pressing the 1 CUP or 2 CUP buttons during a programmed espresso will immediately stop the extraction.

MANUAL PRE-INFUSION AND SHOT VOLUME

Press and hold the 1 CUP or 2 CUP button for the desired pre-infusion time. Release the button to start the extraction. Press the flashing button again to stop the extraction.

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PROGRAMMING SHOT VOLUME

Press and hold the 1 CUP and 2 CUP buttons for 2 seconds, the buttons will illuminate and flash.

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To set the 1 CUP volume:

•Press the 1 CUP button to start the extraction.

•Press the 1 CUP button again to stop the extraction. The modified volume will be saved.

To set the 2 CUP volume, follow the above steps but select the 2 CUP button to start and stop the extraction.

SETTING THE MILK TEMPERATURE

The machine has 3 milk temperature settings;

	1 – Warm	3
	2 – Ideal
		2
	3 – Hot	1

When turning on the espresso machine, the milk temperature setting will default to the last chosen setting. Press the MILK TEMP button until the desired temperature is illuminated.

SETTING THE MILK FOAM

The machine has 3 milk foam settings;

	1 – Low	3
	2 – Medium
		2
	3 – High	1

When turning on the machine, the milk foam setting will default to the last chosen setting. Press the MILK FOAM button until the desired foam setting is illuminated.

TEXTURING MILK

Different brands and types of milk and milk alternatives will texture differently. You may need to adjust the foam level according.

NOTE

Prior to texturing milk, it is recommended to momentarily purge the steam wand. To do this press the STEAM button to start purging and press it again to stop.

TO TEXTURE MILK

•Start with fresh cold milk.

•Fill the milk jug to between the min and max position.

•Lift the steam wand and insert into the milk jug.

•Lower the steam wand, ensuring it is fully down.

•The milk jug must rest on the milk temperature sensor located on the drip tray and the milk should cover the steam wand tip.

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•Press the MILK TEMP and MILK FOAM buttons to select the desired settings.

•Press the STEAM button, the button will flash while texturing.

•The milk texturing will stop automatically when the selected milk temperature is reached.

•Lift the steam wand to remove the milk jug.

•Wipe the wand and tip with a clean damp cloth.

•Lower the steam wand to the down position and the steam wand will automatically purge.

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CAUTION: BURN HAZARD

Pressurized steam can still be released, even after the machine has been switched off. Children must always be supervised.

NOTE

When the machine creates steam, a pumping noise can be heard. This is normal operation.

NOTE

Use only the supplied stainless steel milk jug to froth milk using this machine. The use of other containers may lead to dangerous conditions.

MANUAL MILK TEXTURING

Auto milk texturing and auto shut-off are disabled during manual milk texturing.

•Fill the milk jug to between the MIN and MAX markings.

•Lift the steam wand and insert into the milk jug with the steam wand tip 3/4 inch (1-2cm) below the surface of the milk, close to the righthand side of the jug at a 3 o’clock position.

•Press the STEAM button to begin texturing

•Keep the steam wand tip just under the surface of the milk until the milk is spinning clockwise, producing a vortex (whirlpool effect).

•With the milk spinning, slowly lower the jug. This will bring the steam wand tip to the surface of the milk and start to introduce air into the milk.

•Gently break the surface of the milk with the tip to get the milk spinning fast enough.

•Keep the steam wand tip at or slightly below the surface, continuing to maintain the vortex. Texture the milk until sufficient volume is obtained.

•Lift the jug to lower the tip beneath the surface but keep the vortex spinning. The milk is at the correct temperature (60-65°C) when the jug is hot to touch.

•When texturing is complete, press the STEAM button.

•Remove the steam wand from the milk jug.

•Wipe the wand and tip with a clean damp cloth.

•Lower the steam wand to the down position and the steam wand will automatically purge.

STEAM WAND PURGING

After texturing milk, the steam wand must be returned to the lowered position and allowed to automatically purge. Not doing so, could result in the steam wand blocking.

If the steam wand remains in the raised position, the machine will display a lower steam wand alert; illuminating the MILK TEMP and MILK FOAM lights in a downwards pattern, identifying that the steam wand needs to be lowered.

To manually commence the steam wand purge, with the steam wand lowered, press and hold the STEAM button for 5 seconds.

STEAM WAND BLOCKED

During milk texturing, if the machine detects that the steam wand is blocked, it will immediately stop operating and the STEAM button light will be off. Both the MILK TEMP and MILK FOAM lights will fully illuminate and flash. These lights will flash until a steam tip clean cycle has been complete, see 'Cleaning the Steam Wand' for further instructions.

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EXTRACTION TIPS

A great espresso is about achieving the perfect balance between sweetness, acidity, and bitterness. The flavor of your coffee will depend on many factors, such as the type of coffee beans, degree of roast freshness, coarseness or fineness of the grind, dose of ground coffee and tamping pressure. Experiment by adjusting these factors just one at a time to achieve the taste of your preference.

CORRECT EXTRACTION

•Flow starts after 8–12 secs

•Flow slow like warm honey

•Crema is golden brown with a ne mousse texture

•Espresso is dark brown

AFTER EXTRACTION

	REMOVE USED
	GRINDS
	Used grinds will form
	a coffee 'puck'. If the
	puck is wet, refer to
	the 'Under Extraction'
	section.
	RINSE FILTER
	BASKET
	Keep the lter basket
	clean to prevent
	blockages. Without
LOCK TIGHT	ground coffee in the lter
	basket, lock the
	porta lter into the
	machine and run hot
	water through.

UNDER EXTRACTION

•Flow starts after 1–7 secs

•Flow fast like water

•Crema is thin and pale

•Espresso is pale brown

•Tastes bitter/sharp, weak and watery

SOLUTIONS

EXPERIMENT WITH GRIND:

•Grind needs to be ner for a slower extraction.

•Ensure you are controlling dose with the Razor™.

Adjust & re-test

ALWAYS TAMP TO LINE

Adjust & re-test

Tamp using 30-40 lbs (15-20kgs) of pressure. The top edge of metal cap on the tamper should be level with the top of the lter basket AFTER tamping. Trim the puck to the right level using the Razor™ precision dose trimming tool.

OVER EXTRACTION

•Flow starts after 13 secs

•Flow drips or not at all

•Crema is dark and spotty

•Espresso is very dark brown

•Tastes bitter and burnt

SOLUTIONS

EXPERIMENT WITH GRIND:

•Grind needs to be coarser for a faster extraction.

•Ensure you are controlling dose with the Razor™.

Adjust & re-test

ALWAYS TAMP TO LINE

Adjust & re-test

Tamp using 30-40 lbs (15-20kgs) of pressure. The top edge of metal cap on the tamper should be level with the top of the lter basket AFTER tamping. Trim the puck to theright level using the Razor™ precision dose trimming tool.

	GRIND	GRIND DOSE	TAMP
OVER EXTRATED	Too fine	Too much	Too heavy
BITTER • ASTRINGENT		Use RazorTM to trim
BALANCED	Optimum	8–10g (1 cup)	30-40 lbs
		16–19g (2 cup)	(15-20kgs)
UNDER EXTRACTED	Too coarse	Too little	Too light
UNDERDEVELOPED • SOUR		Increase dose & use RazorTM to trim

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