Breville BES870XL User Manual

the Barista Express

Instruction Book - BES870XL /A

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Contents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

2 Breville recommends safety ﬁrst 9 Components 11 Functions 24 Care & Cleaning 29 Troubleshooting 35 Coffees to try 36 French

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 any packaging material and promotional labels or stickers before using the espresso machine 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 the espresso machine.

• Do not place the espresso machine 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 espresso machine on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or where it could touch a heated oven.

• Do not use the espresso machine on metal surfaces, for example, a sink drain board.

• Always ensure the espresso machine is properly assembled before connecting to a power outlet and operating.

• Do not attempt to operate the espresso machine by any method other than those described in this book.

• The espresso machine is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.

• We recommend using cold, ﬁltered water.

We do not recommend the use of de-mineralized or distilled water as this may affect the taste of the espresso and how the machine is designed to function. Do not use any other liquid.

• Never use the espresso machine without water in the water tank.

• Ensure the portaﬁlter is ﬁrmly inserted and secured into the group head before using the machine.

• Never remove the portaﬁlter during the brewing operation as the machine is under pressure.

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Allow the espresso machine to cool down before moving or cleaning any parts.

• Do not place anything other than cups for warming on top of the espresso machine.

• Do not operate the grinder without the hopper lid in position. Keep ﬁngers, hands, hair, clothing and utensils away from the hopper during operation.

• Always switch off the espresso machine by pressing the POWER button to 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 espresso machine and accessories clean. Follow the cleaning instructions provided in this book.

• Do not use espresso machine attachments other than those provided. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Breville may result in ﬁre, electric shock or injury to persons.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

• Fully unwind 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.

• Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use.

• 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.

• 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.

• It is recommended to regularly inspect the appliance. Do not use the appliance if the power cord, power plug, or appliance becomes damaged in anyway. Immediately cease use and call Breville Consumer Support.

• This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The appliance must be grounded using a 3-hole properly grounded outlet. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock.

• If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding 3-wire cord.

• If the power outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

• For any maintenance other than cleaning, call Breville Consumer Support.

• Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord or use an adapter.

• Consult a qualiﬁed electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

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 countertop 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.

WARNING

Fully unwind the cord before use.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:

(Applicable to California residents only).

This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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.

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INTEGRATED CONICAL BURR GRINDER

Stainless steel conical burrs maximize ground coffee surface area for a full espresso ﬂavor. Upper and lower burrs are removable for cleaning.

ADJUSTABLE GRIND SIZE

Espresso grind settings from ﬁne to coarse for optimal extraction.

ADJUSTABLE GRIND AMOUNT

Adjust the amount of fresh ground coffee dosed into the ﬁlter basket to suit the ﬁneness or coarseness of the grind.

PID TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Electronic PID temperature control for increased temperature stability.

THERMOCOIL HEATING SYSTEM

Integrated stainless steel water coil accurately controls water temperature.

COMMERCIAL STYLE STEAM WAND

Stainless steel 360° swivel-action steam wand for effortless milk texturing.

INSTANT HOT WATER

Dedicated hot water outlet for making Americanos and pre-heating cups.

AUTOMATIC DOSING

Use the FILTER SIZE button to tell the machine if you are using a 1 CUP or 2 CUP ﬁlter basket. The grinder will dispense the required amount of ground coffee for a single or double cup dose.

HANDS FREE GRINDING

Auto stop for hands free grinding directly into the portaﬁlter.

THE RAZOR™ DOSE TRIMMING TOOL

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

ADJUSTABLE TEMPERATURE CONTROL

For optimum coffee ﬂavor.

LOW PRESSURE PRE-INFUSION

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

ESPRESSO PRESSURE GAUGE

Monitors espresso extraction pressure.

VOLUMETRIC CONTROL

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

DRY PUCK FEATURE

Removes excess water from the ground coffee in the ﬁlter basket after extraction for easy disposal of the coffee puck.

Components

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A. ½lb bean hopper

With locking system for easy removal, storage and transfer of coffee beans.

B. Integrated conical burr grinder. C. Grind outlet. D. Grinding activation switch. E. Hands free grinding cradle. F. GRIND SIZE selector

Espresso grind settings from ﬁne to coarse.

G. GRIND AMOUNT dial.

Adjust the amount of fresh ground coffee dosed into the ﬁlter basket to suit the ﬁneness or coarseness of the grind.

H. FILTER SIZE button.

Tell the machine if you are using a 1 CUP or 2 CUP ﬁlter basket and the grinder will dispense the required amount of ground coffee for a single or double cup dose.

I. POWER button.

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J. Integrated removable 54mm tamper. K. Group Head. L. 54mm stainless steel portaﬁlter.

With commercial style spouts.

M. Extra-tall cup clearance for tall mugs. N. Removable wet & dry coffee separator

drip tray. With Empty Me! tray full

indicator.

O. Storage tray. (located behind drip tray)

Houses accessories when not in use.

P. 360˚ swivel-action steam wand. Q. Dedicated hot water outlet.

Monitors espresso extraction pressure.

R. Steam/Hot Water dial.

Selector dial for steam and hot water.

S. Steam/Hot Water light.

Illuminates to indicate that the steam or hot water function is selected.

T. 1 CUP and 2 CUP buttons.

With preset, manual over-ride or re-programmable shot volumes.

All parts of the Barista Express™ that

come into contact with coffee, water and milk are BPA Free.

U. CLEAN / DESCALE light.

Illuminates when a cleaning cycle or descaling is required.

V. Espresso pressure gauge. W. PROGRAM button.

Re-programs the preset 1 CUP and 2 CUP shot volumes.

X. Cup warming tray. Y. 67 ﬂ.oz (2L) removable water tank.

With replaceable water ﬁlter to reduce impurities and scale.

ACCESSORIES

1. Stainless steel milk jug.

2. Cleaning disc.

3. Cleaning tablets.

4. Dual Wall ﬁlter baskets (1 cup & 2 cup).

Use with pre-ground coffee.

5. Allen key.

6. Single Wall ﬁlter baskets (1 cup & 2 cup).

Use when grinding fresh whole coffee beans.

7. Cleaning tool.

8. Water ﬁlter holder and ﬁlter.

9. Coffee scoop.

Measures the amount of pre-ground coffee when using dual wall ﬁlter baskets.

10. Cleaning brush.

11. The Razor™ precision dose trimming tool.

Functions

BEFORE FIRST USE

Machine Preparation

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

Remove the water tank located at the back of the machine by lifting the water tank handle. Remove the plastic bag containing the water ﬁlter and water ﬁlter holder. Clean parts and accessories (water tank, portaﬁlter, ﬁlter baskets, milk jug) using warm water and a gentle dish washing liquid, then rinse and dry thoroughly. 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.

NOTE

All parts should be cleaned by hand using warm water and a gentle dish washing liquid. Do not use abrasive cleansers, pads or cloths which can scratch the surface. Do not clean any of the parts or accessories in the dishwasher.

NOTE

To purchase water ﬁlters contact Breville Consumer Support.

1 2

Rinse water filter & meshSoak water filter for 5 mins

Place filter into filter holder

4 6

REPLACEMENT DUE

Set date 2 months ahead

Insert & lock water tankInstall filter in water tank

FIRST USE

Initial Start Up

• Ensure the water ﬁlter is securely ﬁtted inside the water tank.

• Fill the water tank with cold, preferably ﬁltered water up to the MAX mark. When replacing the water tank, ensure to push down completely to lock into place.

NOTE

Always check the water level before use and replace water daily. We recommend using cold, ﬁltered water. We do not recommend the use of de-mineralized or distilled water or any other liquid as this may affect the taste of the espresso and how the machine is designed to function.

• Ensure the hopper is locked into position.

• Plug the power cord into a 110/120V power outlet.

• Press the POWER button to switch the machine on. The POWER button light will ﬂash while the machine is heating.

NOTE

If the hopper is not correctly locked into position, the FILTER SIZE LED’s will ﬂash.

• A pumping sound will be heard. This is normal.

• When the machine has reached the correct operating temperature, the POWER button light will stop ﬂashing and all button lights on the control panel will illuminate. The machine is now in STANDBY mode, ready for the next step ‘Flushing The Machine’.

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, follow these steps:

1. Press 2 CUP button to run hot water through the group head.

2. Position the steam wand tip over the drip tray. Rotate the STEAM/HOT WATER dial to the STEAM position and run steam through the steam wand for 10 seconds.

STEAM STANDBY HOT WATER

3. Rotate the STEAM/HOT WATER dial to the HOT WATER position and run water through the hot water outlet for 10 seconds.

STEAM STANDBY HOT WATER

4. Repeat steps 1–3 until the water tank is empty.

GENERAL OPERATION

Setting the Grind Size

The grind size will affect the rate of water ﬂow through the coffee in the ﬁlter basket and the ﬂavor of the espresso. When setting the grind size, it should be ﬁne but not too ﬁne and powdery.

There are numbered settings on the GRIND SIZE selector. The smaller the number, the ﬁner the grind size. The larger the number, the coarser the grind size. We recommend you start at setting 5 and adjust as required.

Selecting the Filter Size

Insert either the 1 CUP or 2 CUP ﬁlter basket into the portaﬁlter (see ‘Selecting a Filter Basket’, page 19). Press the FILTER SIZE button to select SINGLE if using the 1 CUP ﬁlter basket, or DOUBLE if using the 2 CUP ﬁlter basket.

FILTER SIZE

Setting the Grind Amount

Set the GRIND AMOUNT dial to the 3 o’clock position as a starting point. Adjust towards LESS or MORE as required to adjust the dose amount so the metal cap on the supplied tamper is level with the top edge of the ﬁlter basket rim, AFTER tamping.

TIPS

It is normal that the GRIND SIZE selector and GRIND AMOUNT dial will need to be adjusted a few times to achieve the correct extraction rate. Start with the suggested settings, extract an espresso, then refer to the Extraction Guide, page 22, to determine what adjustments need to be made.

SINGLE

DOUBLE

Automatic Dosing

• Ensure the hopper is locked into position and

is ﬁlled with fresh coffee beans.

• Ensure the ﬁlter basket is completely dry

before placing the portaﬁlter into the grinding cradle.

• Push and release the portaﬁlter to engage the

grinding activation switch, then allow fresh ground coffee to ﬁll the portaﬁlter.

• Grinding will automatically stop, however if

you wish to stop grinding before the cycle has ﬁnished, push and release the portaﬁlter.

NOTE

It is normal for the portaﬁlter to appear overﬁlled with ground coffee. Untamped coffee is three times the volume of tamped coffee.

Manual Dosing

• If you prefer to manually dose, with the portaﬁlter inserted in the grinding cradle, push and hold the portaﬁlter to engage the grinding activation switch. Continue holding until the desired amount of ground coffee has been dosed.

• To stop grinding, release the portaﬁlter. This will release the grinding activation switch and stop the grinding function.

Tamping the Ground Coffee

• Once grinding is complete, carefully withdraw the portaﬁlter from the grinding cradle.

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

• Tamp down ﬁrmly using approx. 30–40lbs (15–20kgs) of pressure. The amount of pressure is not as important as consistent pressure every time.

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

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

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

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

• 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 center until resistance is felt.

LOCK TIGHT

Preset Shot Volume - 1 CUP button

Press the 1 CUP button once to extract a single shot of espresso at the preset volume (approx. 1oz / 30ml). The extraction will start using the low pressure pre-infusion (see page 16). The machine will stop after the preset volume has been extracted.

Preset Shot Volume - 2 CUP button

Press the 2 CUP button once to extract a double shot of espresso at the preset volume (approx. 2oz / 60ml). The extraction will start using the low pressure pre-infusion (see page 16). The machine will stop after the preset volume has been extracted.

PROGRAM

Re-Programming Shot Volume - 1 CUP Button

1. To begin programming, press the

PROGRAM button once. The machine will beep once and the PROGRAM button will begin to ﬂash. This indicates the machine is in programming mode.

2. Press 1 CUP button to start espresso

extraction. Press 1 CUP button again once desired volume of espresso has been extracted. The machine will beep twice to indicate the new 1 CUP volume has been set.

PROGRAM

NOTE

The amount of espresso extracted in the cup will vary depending on your grind size and grind amount settings.

NOTE

Pressing the 1 CUP or 2 CUP button during a preset shot volume will immediately stop the extraction.

Re-Programming Shot Volume - 2 CUP Button

1. To begin programming, press the

PROGRAM button once. The machine will beep once and the PROGRAM button will begin to ﬂash. This indicates the machine is in programming mode.

2. Press 2 CUP button to start espresso

extraction. Press 2 CUP button again once desired volume of espresso has been extracted. The machine will beep twice to indicate the new 2 CUP volume has been set.

Resetting Default Volumes

To reset the machine to the default 1 CUP and 2 CUP shot volumes, press and hold the PROGRAM button until the machine beeps three times. Release the PROGRAM button. The machine will return to its original default volume settings and default espresso water temperature (see ‘Advanced Temperature Mode’, page 18).

NOTE

Default settings: 1 CUP shot volume is approx. 1oz / 30ml. 2 CUP shot volume is approx. 2oz / 60ml.

Manual Shot Volume

Manually control low pressure pre-infusion time and shot volume without re-programming the presets shot volume.

Press and hold the 1 CUP or 2 CUP button. The extraction will enter low pressure pre-infusion until the button is released. When the 1 CUP or 2 CUP button is released, extraction will continue at full pressure. Press the 1 CUP or 2 CUP button again once the desired volume of espresso has been extracted.

ESPRESSO PRESSURE GAUGE

Low Pressure Pre-Infusion

The gauge needle will be positioned in the pre-infusion zone at the start of the extraction indicating the machine is in low pressure preinfusion mode. The low pressure pre-infusion gradually increases water pressure to gently expand grinds for an even extraction before increasing to full pressure.

Ideal Espresso Zone

The gauge needle, when positioned anywhere within the solid grey zone during extraction, indicates the espresso has been extracted at the ideal pressure.

PROGRAM

PRESS & HOLD

NOTE

For optimal ﬂavor when using a 1 CUP ﬁlter basket, you should extract approx. 1oz / 30ml. When using a 2 CUP ﬁlter basket, you should extract approx. 2oz / 60ml.

Under Extracted Zone

The gauge needle, when positioned in the lower zone during extraction, indicates the espresso has been extracted with insufﬁcient pressure.

This occurs when the water ﬂow through the ground coffee is too fast and results in an under extracted espresso that is watery and lacks crema and ﬂavor.

Causes for under extraction include the grind being too coarse and/or insufﬁcient coffee in the ﬁlter basket and/or under tamping.

Over Extracted Zone

The gauge needle, when positioned in the upper zone during extraction, indicates the espresso has been extracted with too much pressure.

This occurs when the water ﬂow through the ground coffee is too slow and results in an over extracted espresso that is very dark and bitter with a mottled and uneven crema.

Causes for over extraction include the grind being too ﬁne and/or too much ground coffee in the ﬁlter basket and/or over tamping.

USING THE STEAM/HOT WATER DIAL

Steam

• Position the steam wand tip over the drip tray.

• Turn the STEAM/HOT WATER dial to the STEAM position. The STEAM/HOT WATER light will ﬂash to indicate the machine is heating to create steam. During this time, condensed water may purge from the steam wand. This is normal.

NOTE

When the machine creates steam, a pumping noise can be heard. This is the normal operation of the 15 bar Italian pump.

• When the STEAM/HOT WATER light stops ﬂashing the steam wand is ready for use.

• Before inserting the wand into the milk, pause the steam by returning the dial back to the STANDBY position. Then within 8 seconds, insert the steam wand tip ¼–¾” (1–2cm) below the surface of the milk, close to the right hand side of the jug at the 3 o’clock position and quickly turn the dial back to the STEAM position. Pausing the steam avoids the milk splashing out of the jug (this pause function lasts for 8 seconds only).

• Once the milk is at the correct temperature (140–149°F or 60–65°C) and the jug is hot to touch, return the dial to the STANDBY position BEFORE removing the jug.

• For more tips on milk texturing, refer to ‘Texturing Milk’, page 21.

NOTE

After 5 minutes of continuous steaming, the machine will automatically disable the steam function. The STEAM/HOT WATER light will ﬂash. When this occurs return the dial to the STANDBY position.

Hot Water

• Turn the STEAM/HOT WATER dial to the HOT WATER position. The STEAM/ HOT WATER light will ﬂash to indicate the machine is heating to create hot water.

• When the STEAM/HOT WATER light stops ﬂashing the hot water is up to temperature. Hot water will pour from the hot water outlet and can be used for making Americanos and pre-heating cups.

• To stop the hot water, return the dial to the STANDBY position.

AUTO PURGE

Immediately after the espresso, hot water and steam functions, the machine will purge water into the drip tray. This ensures the thermocoil is at the optimal temperature.

TIPS

Ensure the drip tray is ﬁrmly pushed in place and emptied whenever the Empty Me! indicator is displayed.

SLEEP & AUTO OFF MODE

The machine automatically switches to SLEEP MODE after 1 hour. During this time, the POWER button light will ﬂash slowly. After 3 hours, the machine will switch to AUTO OFF MODE.

To re-activate the machine, press any button except for the POWER button. The POWER button light will ﬂash while the machine reheats. A pumping sound will be heard. This is normal. When the machine has reached the correct operating temperature, the POWER button light will stop ﬂashing and all button lights on the control panel will illuminate.

ADVANCED TEMPERATURE MODE Adjusting Water Temperature

Different beans require a different water temperature to extract their optimum ﬂavor.

The Barista Express™ allows you to adjust water temperature ±4°F in 2°F increments from the default temperature.

To enter Advanced Temperature Mode:

1. Press the POWER button to switch the machine off.

2. Press & hold the PROGRAM button, then press the POWER button. The machine will beep once. The illuminated button will indicate the current temperature selected. To adjust the water temperature, press one of the following buttons within 5 seconds of entering Advanced Temperature Mode. The machine will beep twice to conﬁrm the change. If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds after entering Advanced Temperature Mode, no change will be made & the machine will return to STANDBY mode.

PROGRAMPOWER

Default Temperature setting:

In Advanced Temperature Mode, press the PROGRAM button.

PROGRAM

Increase Water Temperature +2˚F:

In Advanced Temperature Mode, press the 1 CUP button.

PROGRAM

Increase Water Temperature +4˚F:

In Advanced Temperature Mode, press the 2 CUP button.

PROGRAM

Decrease Water Temperature -2˚F:

SINGLE

DOUBLE

In Advanced Temperature Mode, press the FILTER SIZE button.

NOTE

Always wipe the portaﬁlter and ﬁlter basket dry before dosing with ground coffee as moisture can encourage ‘channeling’ where waterby-passes the ground coffee during extraction.

SELECTING A FILTER BASKET

FILTER SIZE

Decrease Water Temperature -4˚F:

In Advanced Temperature Mode, press the POWER button.

FILTER SIZE

SINGLE

DOUBLE

PROGRAMPOWER

PRE-HEATING

Heating your cup or glass

A warm cup will help maintain the coffee’s optimal temperature. Pre-heat your cup by rinsing with hot water from the hot water outlet and place on the cup warming tray.

Single Wall Filter Baskets

Use Single Wall ﬁlter baskets if grinding fresh whole coffee beans.

Single Wall ﬁlter baskets allow you to experiment with grind, dose and tamp to create a more balanced espresso.

1 CUP 2 CUP

Dual Wall Filter Baskets

Use Dual Wall ﬁlter baskets if using pre-ground coffee.

Dual Wall ﬁlter baskets regulate the pressure and help to optimize the extraction regardless of the grind, dose, tamp pressure or freshness.

Heating the portaﬁlter and ﬁlter basket

A cold portaﬁlter and ﬁlter basket can reduce the extraction temperature enough to signiﬁcantly affect the quality of your espresso. Always ensure the portaﬁlter and ﬁlter basket are pre-heated with hot water from the hot water outlet before initial use.

1 CUP 2 CUP

NOTE

Regardless of whether you use Single Wall or Dual Wall ﬁlter baskets, use the 1 CUP basket when brewing a single cup and the 2 CUP basket when brewing two cups or a stronger single cup or mug.

NOTE

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 basket = approx. 8–10g. If using pre-ground coffee, this is approx. 2 level scoops of the provided coffee scoop. 2 CUP basket = approx. 15–18g. If using pre-ground coffee, this is approx. 3 level scoops of the provided coffee scoop. If using freshly ground coffee, this is approx. 4 level scoops of the provided coffee scoop. The reason for this difference is that preground coffee is often coarser and hence occupies more volume than coffee that is more ﬁnely ground.

NOTE

You may need to experiment with how much coffee is inserted into the ﬁlter basket or how long the grinder needs to run to achieve the correct dose. For example, when using a ﬁner espresso grind with the Single Wall ﬁlter baskets, you may need to increase the grind amount to ensure the ﬁlter basket is correctly dosed.

THE GRIND

If 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 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 coarse 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

Follow the instructions for:

1. Setting the Grind Size, page 13.

2. Setting the Grind Amount, page 13.

3. Selecting the Filter Size, page 13.

4. Automatic Dosing or Manual Dosing, page 13–14.

5. Tamping the Ground Coffee, page 14.

6. Trimming the Dose, page 14.

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 purge any ground coffee residue from the group head and stabilize the temperature prior to extraction.

INSERTING THE PORTAFILTER

EXTRACTING ESPRESSO

• Place pre-warmed cup(s) beneath the

portaﬁlter and press the 1 CUP or 2 CUP button for the desired volume.

• Due to pre-infusion time, the espresso will

not start to ﬂow immediately.

• As a guide, the espresso will start to ﬂow after

4–7 seconds (infusion time) and should be the consistency of dripping honey.

• If the espresso starts to ﬂow after less than

3 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 8 seconds, then you have either over dosed the ﬁlter basket and/or the grind is too ﬁne. This is an OVER-EXTRACTED shot.

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, see ‘Extraction Guide,’ page 22.

TEXTURING MILK

There are two phases to texturing milk. The ﬁrst is stretching the milk to aerate it and the second is swirling the milk to make it silky smooth. These two operations should blend into one.

• Always start with fresh cold milk.

• Fill the jug just below the “V” at the bottom of the spout.

• Position the steam wand tip over the drip tray and turn the STEAM/HOT WATER dial to the STEAM position. The STEAM/ HOT WATER light will ﬂash to indicate the machine is heating to create steam. During this time, condensed water may purge from the steam wand. This is normal. When the STEAM/HOT WATER light stops ﬂashing the steam wand is ready for use.

NOTE

When the machine creates steam, a pumping noise can be heard. This is the normal operation of the 15 bar Italian pump.

• Before inserting the wand into the milk, pause the steam by returning the dial back to the STANDBY position. Then within 8 seconds, insert the steam wand tip ¼-¾” (1-2cm) below the surface of the milk, close to the right hand side of the jug at the 3 o’clock position and quickly turn the dial back to the STEAM position. Pausing the steam avoids the milk splashing out of the jug (this pause function lasts for 8 seconds only).

• Keep the 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 tip to the surface of the milk & start to introduce air into the milk. You may have to gently break the surface of the milk with the tip to get the milk spinning fast enough.

• Keep the 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 of milk spinning. The milk is at the correct temperature (140-149°F or 60-65°C) when the jug is hot to touch.

• Turn off steam BEFORE taking the tip out of the milk.

• Set the jug to one side. Immediately wipe the steam wand with a damp cloth. Then, with the steam wand tip directed over the drip tray, brieﬂy turn steam on to clear any remaining milk from inside the steam wand.

• Tap the jug on the bench to collapse any bubbles.

• Swirl the jug to “polish” and re-integrate the texture.

• Pour milk directly into the espresso.

• The key is to work quickly, before the milk begins to separate.

HINTS & TIPS

• Fresh, quality coffee beans will give you the best possible extraction.

• 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. Ideally only grind directly before the extraction to maximize ﬂavor.

• Buy coffee beans in small batches to reduce the storage time.

• Store coffee beans in a cool, dark and dry container. Vacuum seal if possible.

EXTRACTION GUIDE

Adjust & re-test

LOCK

INSERT

Adjust & re-test

GRIND TAMPGRIND DOSE SHOT TIME

BITTER • ASTRINGENT

UNDERDEVELOPED • SOUR

CORRECT EXTRACTION UNDER EXTRACTION OVER EXTRACTION

Within Espresso Range

• Flow starts after 4–7 secs

• Flow slow like warm honey

• Crema is golden brown with a fine mousse texture

• Espresso is dark brown

• Extraction takes 25–35 secs

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 filter basket clean to prevent blockages. Without ground coffee in the filter basket, lock the portafilter into the machine and run hot water through.

Under Espresso Range

• Flow starts after 1–3 secs

• Flow fast like water

• Crema is thin and pale

• Espresso is pale brown

• Tastes bitter/sharp, weak and watery

• Extraction takes up to 20 secs

SOLUTIONS SOLUTIONS

GRIND SIZE FINER INCREASE GRIND AMOUNT

Adjust & re-test

Tamp using 30–40lbs of pressure. The top edge of metal cap on the tamper should be level with the top of the filter basket AFTER tamping.

ALWAYS TAMP TO LINE

Adjust & re-test

Trim the puck to the right level using the

™

precision dose

Razor trimming tool.

Over Espresso Range

• Flow starts after 8 secs

• Flow drips or not at all

• Crema is dark and spotty

• Espresso is very dark brown

• Tastes bitter and burnt

• Extraction takes more than 40 secs

TURNTURNTURN

GRIND SIZE COARSER DECREASE GRIND AMOUNT

Adjust & re-test

Tamp using 15 kilos of pressure. The top edge of metal cap on the tamper should be level with the top of the filter basket AFTER tamping.

ALWAYS TAMP TO LINE

Adjust & re-test

Trim the puck to the right level using the

™

precision dose

Razor trimming tool.

OVER EXTRACTED

TOO FINE

OPTIMUM

UNDER EXTRACTED

TOO COARSE UNDER 20 SEC

TOO MUCH

USE RA ZOR TO TRIM

8-10g (1 CUP)

15-18g (2 CUP)

TOO LITTLE

INCREASE DOSE &

USE RA ZOR TO TRIM

TOO HEAVY

30-40lbs

(15-20kg)

TOO LIGHT

OVER 40 SEC

25-35 SECBALANCED

Unlock hopper

Remove wire handle from both sides of the burr

SINGLE DOUBLE

PUSH

Lock hopper

AIR TIGHT

CONTAINER

ADJUSTING CONICAL BURRS

Some types of coffee may require a wider grind range to achieve an ideal extraction or brew. A feature of your Barista Express™ is the ability to extend this range with an adjustable upper burr. We recommend making only one adjustment at a time.

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POWER

GRIND AMOUNT

FILTER SIZE

Hold hopper over container & turn dial to release beans into container

8877 9

Move adjustable top burr, 1 number, coarser or finer

Align the number with the handle opening

Check your extraction

Align hopper into position

Insert wire handle from both sides of the burr

Run grinder until empty

Push upper burr firmly into position

POWER

GRIND AMOUNT

FILTER SIZE

Remove hopper

Lock upper burr

Remove upper burr

POWER

GRIND AMOUNT

FILTER SIZE

Align hopper into position

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