Breville BES900 User Manual

Breville Customer Service Centre

the Dual Boiler™

Instruction Booklet

Australian Customers
Mail: PO Box 22

Botany NSW 2019
AUSTRALIA

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Customer Service:

Email:

[e-mail]

www.breville.com.au

Breville is a registered trademark of Breville Pty. Ltd. A.B.N. 98 000 092 928.

Due to continued product improvement, the products illustrated/photographed

in this brochure may vary slightly from the actual product.

Copyright Breville Pty. Ltd. 2010.

New Zealand Customers
Mail: Private Bag 94411

Botany Manukau 2163
Auckland NEW ZEALAND

Phone:
Fax: [phone]
Email:

[e-mail]

0800 273 845

Customer Service:

BES900 Issue - A11

BES900

CONGRATULATIONS

CONTENTS

4 Breville recommends safety first

6 Know your Breville Dual Boiler™

on the purchase of your new

Breville Dual Boiler™

10 Operating your Breville

Dual Boiler™

22 Coffee making tips & preparation

26 Care & cleaning

30 Troubleshooting

34 Coffees to try

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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRSTBREVILLE 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 before

operating and save for future reference.

• Remove any packaging material and

promotional labels or stickers before
using the Breville BES900 Dual Boiler™
for the first time.

• Do not place the Breville BES900

Dual Boiler™ 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 BES900

Dual Boiler™ on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or where it could touch
a heated oven.

• Do not use the Breville BES900

Dual Boiler™ on metal surfaces, for
example, a sink drain board.

• Always ensure the Breville BES900

Dual Boiler™ is properly assembled
before connecting to power outlet
and operating.

• The appliance 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 BES900

Dual Boiler™ 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 BES900

Dual Boiler™ unattended when in use.

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Allow the

Breville BES900 Dual Boiler™ to
cool down before moving or cleaning
any parts.

• Do not place anything other than cups

for warming on top of the Breville
BES900 Dual Boiler™.

• Always switch Off the Breville BES900

Dual Boiler™ by pressing the Power
button to Off, switch Off at the power
outlet and unplug if appliance is to
be left unattended, 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.

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.

• 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 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 power supply 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.

• 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.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

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FEATURES OF YOUR BREVILLE DUAL BOILER™

KNOW

your Breville Dual Boiler™

TRIPLE HEAT SYSTEM

Dual Stainless Steel Boilers

Dedicated espresso and steam boilers for
simultaneous milk texturing and espresso
extraction at the optimum temperature.

Actively Heated Group Head

Commercial 58mm group head with
embedded element for optimal thermal
stability during extraction.

PRECISION CONTROL

Electronic PID Temperature Control

Electronic temperature control
delivers precise water temperature to
1°C for optimum espresso flavour.
User programmable.

Regulated Extraction Pressure

15 bar Italian pump with over pressure
valve (OPV) delivers water at the optimum
maximum pressure of 9 bars.

Low Pressure Pre-Infusion

Gradually increases water pressure to gently
expand grinds for an even extraction.
User programmable.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

LCD Interface

Displays current settings and simplifies
programming functions.

High Volume Instant Steam

Dedicated 950ml steam boiler delivers
instant and continuous steam.

Commercial Steam Wand

Stainless steel 360° swivel-action steam
wand with 3 hole tip for a silkier texture.

Volumetric Control

Manual or programmed 1 & 2 cup shot
volumes. User programmable.

Instant Hot Water

Dedicated Hot Water outlet for making
long blacks or pre-heating cups.

58mm Full Stainless Steel Portafilter

Helps to promote a more even extraction
and is easier to clean.

Shot Clock

Displays duration of the espresso shot
being extracted.

Dual Pumps

Dedicated espresso and steam boiler
pumps help maintain constant pressure
throughout extraction.

Programmable Shot Temp

Allows user to adjust water temperature to
achieve optimal espresso flavour.

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KNOW YOUR BREVILLE DUAL BOILER™ KNOW YOUR BREVILLE DUAL BOILER™

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B

C
D

E

F

A. Top fill 2.5 litre removable water tank

with integrated water filter and backlit
level indicator.

B. Backlit LCD interface displays current

settings and simplifies programming
functions.

C. Espresso pressure gauge monitors

extraction pressure.

D. Integrated & removable 58mm tamper
E. Actively heated 58mm group head with

embedded element for thermal stability
during extraction.

F. 58mm full stainless steel portafilter
G. Convection heated 6 cup warming tray
H. Manual and programmable 1 & 2 cup

volume control

I. Easy to operate steam lever for instant

and continuous steam.

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J

K

A

L

M

J. Dedicated hot water outlet delivers

instant hot water for long blacks &
pre-heating cups.

K. 360° swivel action steam wand with

3 hole tip for a silkier texture.

L. Drop down swivel foot for

easy manoeuvrability.

M. Removable drip tray with Empty Me!

indicator.

NOT SHOWN

15 bar Italian pump
Dual stainless steel boilers
Electronic PID temperature control
Over pressure valve
Low pressure pre-infusion
Power save mode powers down and

switches machine off.

Safety thermal cut-out protection

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ACCESSORIES

N. 750ml stainless steel jug
O. Single wall filter baskets (1 & 2 cup)
P. Dual wall filter baskets (1 & 2 cup)
Q. Cleaning disc
R. Espresso cleaning tablets
S. Cleaning tool
T. Allen key

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LCD INTERFACE

Display Modes

• Shot Temp

• Shot Clock Timer

• Clock

Programmable Functions

• Shot Temp

• Shot Volume - 1 & 2 cup

• Pre-Infusion

• Auto Start

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OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE DUAL BOILER™

OPERATING

your Breville Dual Boiler™

WARNING

Both the STEAM LEVER and HOT
WATER dial must be in the CLOSED
position for the machine to enter
START UP mode.

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, jug) using warm
water and a gentle dish washing liquid and
rinse well.

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 Date Dial 2 months ahead

• To install filter, push down to lock

into place.

• Slide the water tank into position and

lock into place.

FIRST USE

Initial Start Up

• Fill tank with water

• Check Steam Lever and Hot Water dial

is in the CLOSED position.

• Press POWER On.

• A pumping sound will be heard

indicating empty boilers are being
filled with water for the first time.

• Machine will reach operating temperature

and go into STANDBY mode.

Flushing The Machine

When the machine has reached STANDBY
mode, run the following 3 steps:

1. Press 2 Cup button to run water

through group head.

2. Run Hot Water for 30 seconds.

3. Activate Steam for 10 seconds.

Repeat this cycle until tank is empty.

TIP

You can maneuver your machine
about the bench using the drop down
swivel foot located under the drip tray.

NOTE

To purchase filters contact Breville
Customer Service Centre
AUS 1300 139 798 NZ 0800 273 845

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