the Barista Express™
Instruction Book - BES870
Contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
2 Breville Recommends Safety First
7 Components
9 Functions
22 Care & Cleaning
29 Troubleshooting
33 Coffees to try
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.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
•Carefully read all instructions before operating and save for future reference.
•Remove safely discard any packaging material and promotional labels or stickers before using the Barista Express™ for the first time.
•To eliminate a choking hazard for young children, remove and safely discard the protective cover fitted to the power plug of this appliance.
•Do not place the Barista Express™ near the edge of a bench or table during operation. Ensure the surface is level, clean and free of water and other substances.
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•Do not use the Barista Express™ on a sink drain board.
•Do not place the Barista Express™ on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or where it could touch a heated oven.
•Do not use the Barista Express™ inside a cabinet.
•Always ensure the Barista Express™ is properly assembled before connecting to power outlet and operating. Follow the instructions provided in this book.
•The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.
•Do not use attachments other than those provided with the Barista Express™.
•Do not attempt to operate the Barista Express™ by any method other than those described in this book.
•Do not operate the grinder without the hopper lid in position. Keep fingers, hands, hair, clothing and utensils away from the hopper during operation.
•Use only cold, tap water in the water tank. Do no use any other liquid.
•Never use the Barista Express™ without water in the water tank.
•Ensure the portafilter is firmly inserted and
secured into the brewing head before using the machine.
•Never remove the portafilter during the brewing operation as the machine is under pressure.
•Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children without supervision.
•Do not move the Barista Express™ whilst in operation.
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•Do not leave the Barista Express™ unattended when in use.
•Do not touch hot surfaces. Allow the Barista Express™ to cool down before moving or cleaning any parts.
•Do not place anything, other than cups for warming, on top of the Barista Express™.
•Always switch off the Barista Express™ by pressing the POWER button to ‘Off’, switch off at the power outlet 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 appliance and accessories clean. Follow the cleaning instructions provided in this book.
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR WATER FILTER
•Filter cartridge should be kept out of reach of children.
•Store filter cartridges in a dry place in the original packaging.
•Protect cartridges from heat and direct sunlight.
•Do not use damaged filter cartridges.
•Do not open filter cartridges.
•If you are absent for a prolonged period of time, empty the water tank and replace the cartridge.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
•Unwind the power cord fully before use.
•Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of
a bench or table, touch hot surfaces, or become knotted.
•To protect against electric shock do not immerse power cord, power plug or appliance in water or any other substance.
•This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or 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.
•It is recommended to regularly inspect the appliance. Do not use the appliance if power cord, power 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 authorised Breville Service Centre.
•This appliance is recommended 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. Misuse may cause injury.
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•The installation of a residual current
device (safety switch) is recommended to
provide additional safety protection when using electrical appliances.
It is advisable that a safety switch with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA be installed in the electrical circuit supplying the appliance.
See your electrician for professional advice.
WARNING
Fully unwind the cord before use.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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INTEGRATED CONICAL BURR GRINDER
Stainless steel conical burrs maximise ground coffee surface area for a full espresso flavour.
ADJUSTABLE GRIND SIZE
18 grind settings (fine, 1–16, coarse) from coarse to fine for optimal espresso extraction.
HANDS FREE DIRECT GRINDING INTO PORTAFILTER
Auto stop for hands free grinding direct into portafilter.
AUTOMATIC DOSING
Dispenses the required amount of coffee for a single or double cup dose.
GRIND AMOUNT DIAL
Adjusts dose to suit fineness or coarseness of grind.
DOSE TRIMMING TOOL
For precise dose control.
ELECTRONIC PID TEMPERATURE CONTROL
For increased temperature stability.
AUTO PURGE
Automatically adjusts water temperature after steam for optimal coffee extraction.
ADJUSTABLE TEMPERATURE CONTROL
For optimum coffee flavour.
THERMOCOIL HEATING SYSTEM
Integrated stainless steel water coil accurately controls water temperature.
LOW PRESSURE PRE-INFUSION
Gradually increases pressure at the start for an even extraction.
ESPRESSO PRESSURE GAUGE
Measures the water pressure through the ground coffee in the portafilter during extraction.
DRY PUCK FEATURE
Releases water pressure from the ground coffee in the filter basket for easy disposal of the coffee puck.
1700W HIGH POWER
For faster heat up and high pressure steam.
INSTANT HOT WATER
Dedicated hot water outlet for making long blacks and pre-heating cups.
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Components
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B
C
D
E
F
G
A.Automatic Dosing.
Select between single or double filter basket.
B.Mechanical Clutch Protection.
C.Grind Size Selector.
D.POWER Button.
Surround illuminates when machine is switched on.
E.Grind Amount Dial.
Controls the amount of fresh ground coffee dosed into the filter basket.
F.Integrated Removable Tamper.
For consistent tamping control.
G.Grinding Cradle.
For directly dosing into portafilter.
H.Cup Warming Tray.
I.CLEAN / DESCALE Light.
Indicates when a cleaning cycle or descaling is required.
J.Steam Light /Hot Water.
Illuminates to indicate that the steam or hot water function is selected.
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H
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J
K
L
M
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K.Group Head.
L.Extra-Tall Cup Height For Coffee Mugs.
M.Removable Wet And Dry Coffee.
Separator Drip Tray.
N.Drip Tray Full Indicator.
O.250g Bean Hopper Capacity.
P.Integrated Conical Burr Grinder.
Stainless steel conical burrs maximise ground coffee surface area for full espresso flavour.
Q.Pressure Gauge.
Monitors espresso extraction pressure.
R.PROGRAM Button.
Personalise your espresso shot volumes & also accesses Advanced Temperature functions.
S.STEAM Dial /Hot Water Dial.
Selector control for steam and hot water.
T.Programmable.
1 CUP and 2 CUP button.
P
O
U.Instant Hot Water.
Dedicated hot water outlet for making long blacks and pre-heating cups.
V.Stainless Steel Portafilter.
With commercial style spouts.
W.360° Swivel Action Steam Wand
Easily adjusts to perfect position for texturing.
Custom designed accessories.
1.Dose trimming tool.
2.Single wall filter baskets for freshly ground coffee.
3.Dual Wall filter baskets.
(1 cup & 2 cup) for pre-ground coffee.
4.480ml stainless steel jug.
Cleaning accessories.
Cleaning tool/brush
Cleaning tablets
Cleaning cycle disc
Allen key
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R
S
T
U
V
W
NOT SHOWN
PID Temperature Control.
For increased temperature stability.
Adjustable Temperature Control.
For optimum coffee flavour.
Low Pressure Pre-infusion.
Gradually increases pressure at the start for an even extraction.
1700W High Power.
For fast heat up and high pressure steam.
Water Filter Holder and Water Filter.
Removable 2 Litre Water Tank.
Filled from the top with integrated water filtration.
Storage Tray.
Located behind the drip tray for storage of accessories.
Cord Storage.
Located under the water tank.
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Functions
BEFORE FIRST USE
Machine Preparation
Remove and discard all labelling and packaging materials attached to your espresso machine. Ensure you have removed all
parts and accessories before discarding the packaging.
Clean parts and accessories (water tank, portafilter, filter baskets and jug) using warm water and a gentle dish washing liquid and rinse well. Wipe the outer housing, bean hopper and drip tray with a soft damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Do not immerse the outer housing, power cord or power plug in water or any other liquid.
The water filter located inside the water tank will need to be removed before washing the water tank.
CONDITIONING THE WATER FILTER
•Remove filter from the plastic bag and soak in a cup of water for 5 minutes.
•Rinse filter under cold running water.
•Wash the stainless steel mesh in the plastic filter compartment with cold water.
•Insert the filter into the filter holder.
•Set the dial date 2 months ahead.
•To install filter, push down to lock into place.
•Slide the water tank into position and lock into place.
NOTE
To purchase water filters contact Breville Customer Service Centre on 1300 139 798 (Australia) or 0800 273 845 (New Zealand).
FIRST USE
Initial Start Up
•Fill tank with water
•Press POWER button
•A pumping sound will be heard. The machine will reach operating temperature and go into STANDBY mode.
FLUSHING THE MACHINE
It is recommended to complete a water flushing operation, without ground coffee, to ensure the machine has been conditioned. When the machine has reached STANDBY mode, run the following 2 steps.
•Press the 2 CUP button to run hot water through the group head for 30 seconds.
•Activate steam for 10 seconds.
•Repeat this cycle until the water tank is empty.
NOTE
Do not clean any of the parts or accessories in the dishwasher.
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FILLING THE WATER TANK
•Ensure the water filter is securely fitted inside the tank.
•Fill the water tank with cold tap water to the maximum mark on the side of the tank and slide the water tank back into position at the back of the machine.
•Plug the power cord into power outlet and switch On at power point.
•Press the POWER button. The POWER button surround will flash while the machine is heating. When the correct temperature has been reached, all the button surrounds on the control panel will illuminate.
There are 18 settings on the GRIND SIZE select dial - The smaller the number, the finer the grind size. The larger the number, the coarser the grind size. We recommend you start at the No. 5 setting and adjust as required.
GRINDING THE COFFEE
•Fill the hopper with fresh coffee beans.
•Place the portafilter into the grinding cradle.
•Insert filter basket required into the porta-filter.
Press the FILTER SIZE button to select your filter size (single or double).
NOTE
Check the water level before use and replace the water daily. The water tank should be filled with fresh, cold tap water before each use.
Do not use de-mineralised or distilled water or any other liquid.
SETTING THE 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. When setting the grind size, it should be fine but not too fine and powdery.
FILTER SIZE
SINGLE DOUBLE
AUTOMATIC DOSING
•Push and release the portafilter to activate the grinding switch, then allow the portafilter to be dosed with fresh ground coffee.
•To stop the grinding function during single or double dose, simply press the filter size button.
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