Breville BES980 User Manual

Breville Customer Service Centre

the Oracle

™

Instruction Booklet

Australian Customers
Mail: PO Box 22

Botany NSW 2019
AUSTRALIA

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Customer Service:

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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. 2013.

New Zealand Customers
Mail: Private Bag 94411

Botany Manukau 2163
Auckland NEW ZEALAND

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BES980 Issue - E13

BES980

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CONGRATULATIONS

CONTENTS

4 Breville recommends safety first

7 Know your Breville product

on the purchase of your Breville product

12 Operating your Breville product

28 Coffee making tips & preparation

33 Care & cleaning

42 Troubleshooting

48 Coffees to try

2 3

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

FOR ALL ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES

• Carefully read all

instructions before
operating and save for
future reference.

• Remove any packaging

material and promotional
labels or stickers before
using the Oracle

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 product

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 let the cord hang

over the edge of a bench or
table, or become knotted.
Keep away from hot gas or
electric burner, or where it
could touch a heated oven.

• This appliance can be

used by children aged from
8 years and above if they
have been given supervision
or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall
not be made by children
unless they are aged from
8 years and above and
supervised. Keep the
appliance and its cord out
of reach of children aged
less than 3 years.

• Appliances can be used

by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge
if they have been given
supervision or instruction
concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards
involved.

• Children shall not play with

the appliance.

• Regularly inspect the

supply cord, plug and actual
appliance for any damage.
If found damaged in any
way, immediately cease
use of the appliance and
return the entire appliance
to the nearest authorised
Breville Service Centre for
examination, replacement
or repair.

• Keep the appliance

and accessories clean.
Follow the cleaning
instructions provided in
this book. Any procedure
not listed in this instruction
booklet 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.

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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
FOR BES980 THE ORACLE

• This appliance is

recommended for household
use only. Do not use this
appliance for any purpose
other than its intended
use. Do not use in moving
vehicles or boats. Do not
use outdoors.

• If the appliance is to be:

- left unattended

- cleaned

- moved

- assembled; or

- stored
Always switch Off the

espresso machine by
pressing the POWER button
to Off, switch Off at the
power outlet and unplug.

• Ensure the product is

properly assembled before
first use.

• Do not use any other

liquid apart from cold
mains/town 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 an extraction. Never
remove the portafilter during
the extraction process.

• Do not touch hot surfaces.

Allow the product to cool
down before moving or
cleaning any parts.

• Use caution after milk

texturing as the ‘Auto Purge’
function may purge hot
steam when the steam wand
is lowered.

• Use caution when operating

machine as metal surfaces
are liable to get hot during
use.

• Use caution when using the

de-scale feature as hot steam
may be released. Before
de-scaling, ensure drip
tray is empty and inserted.
Refer to page 35 for further
instructions.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

KNOW

your Breville product

6

KNOW YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT KNOW YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT

A. Integrated conical burr grinder

With removable 280g bean hopper.

B. Top-fill 2.5L removable water tank

With integrated water filter and backlit
level indicator.

C. Grind Size dial

Select the desired espresso grind size to
suit your coffee beans.

D. Grind LCD

Displays current grind settings.

E. Main LCD

Displays current settings and simplifies
programming.

F. 1 CUP & 2 CUP buttons

With preset shot durations, manual
override or reprogrammable
durations/volumes.

G. Grind outlet

With auto grind, dose & tamp function.

H. Heated 58mm group head with

embedded element

I. 58mm full stainless steel portafilter

J. Drop down swivel foot

Lifts the machine upwards for
easy maneuverability.

K. Heated cup warming tray

L. HOT WATER button

Press to start and stop the flow of hot
water from the hot water outlet.

M. LONG BLACK dial

With preset and customisable settings.

N. Steam lever

With one touch auto milk texturing
(down position) and manual milk
texturing (up position).

O. Steam LCD

Displays current milk temperature and
texture settings.

P. SELECT dial

Select the desired milk temperature &
texture. Also use this dial in conjunction
with the MENU button to set the
programmable functions.

Q. Cool touch steam wand

With integrated temperature sensor.

R. Dedicated hot water outlet

Delivers hot water for Long Black and
pre-heating cups.

S. Descale access point

T. Tool storage tray

Houses accessories when not in use.

U. Removable drip tray

With Empty Me! indicator.

A

B

C

D

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U

KNOW YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT FEATURES OF YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT

A

F

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ACCESSORIES

A. Stainless steel milk jug
B. Water filter holder with filter
C. Filter basket
D. Cleaning disc
E. Mini grinds bin
F. Burr brush
G. Grind outlet brush & tamp

removal magnet

HANDS FREE AUTOMATIC
GRIND, DOSE & TAMP

Automatically grinds, doses and tamps the
required amount of coffee, mess free.

GRIND SIZE DIAL

Adjustable grind settings from fine to coarse

B

for optimal espresso extraction.

Regulated Extraction Pressure

Over pressure valve (OPV) limits maximum
pressure for optimal espresso flavour.

Low Pressure Pre-Infusion

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

Dual Pumps

STAINLESS STEEL CONICAL BURRS

C

E

Maximize ground coffee surface area for a
full espresso flavour.

AUTOMATIC HANDS FREE

D

MILK TEXTURING

Dedicated espresso and steam boiler pumps.

Programmable Shot Temperature

Adjust water temperature to achieve optimal
espresso flavour depending on coffee origin
and degree of roast.

Automatically textures milk to the

I

selected temperature and style from
silky smooth latté to creamy cappuccino.
Automatic purge removes residual milk

J

K

from the steam wand when returned to
the downward position.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

One Touch Long Black

Delivers hot water directly into the cup
after espresso extraction. Preset and
customizable settings.

L

H. Cleaning tool for steam wand tip
I. Allen key
J. Steam wand cleaning powder
K. Espresso cleaning tablets
L. Water hardness test strip

SIMULTANEOUS COFFEE & STEAM

Dedicated stainless steel espresso and
steam boilers for simultaneous milk
texturing and espresso extraction.

PRECISION CONTROL

Electronic PID Temperature Control

Electronic temperature control
delivers precise water temperature for
optimum espresso flavour. Programmable.

Shot Clock

Displays duration of the espresso shot
being extracted.

Auto Start

Switches machine on at a specified time.

Auto Off

Switches machine off after a specified
time from 10mins to 8 hours.

Actively Heated Group Head

NOT SHOWN

Steam wand spare parts - steam wand tip,
gasket, 'O' ring

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

10 11

OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT

OPERATING

your Breville product

BEFORE FIRST USE

Machine Preparation

Remove and discard all labels 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 pulling down the
water tank handle. Remove the plastic bag
containing the water filter and water filter
holder. Clean parts and accessories (water
tank, portafilter, filter basket, jug) using
warm water and a gentle dish washing
liquid. Rinse well then dry thoroughly.

TIP

To easily maneuver your machine, use the
drop down swivel foot located under the
drip tray. When turned to UNLOCK, the
swivel foot drops down & lifts the machine
upwards, making it easier to access the
removable water tank or reposition the
machine to another location.

• Insert the filter into the two parts of the

filter holder.

Place filter into
filter holder

• To install the assembled filter holder

into the water tank, align the base of the
filter holder with the adapter inside the
water tank. Push down to lock into place.

INSTALLING THE WATER FILTER

• Remove the water filter and water filter

holder from the plastic bag.

• Soak the filter in a cup of water for

5 minutes then rinse under cold
running water.

• Wash the filter holder with cold water,

taking specific care to rinse the
stainless steel mesh.

Soak filter for 5 minutes Rinse filter & mesh

• Fill the water tank with cold water before

sliding back into position at the back of
the machine and locking into place.

NOTE

DO NOT use highly filtered,
demineralized or distilled water in this
machine. This may affect the taste of the
coffee and how the machine operates.

NOTE

To purchase water filters, visit
www.breville.com.au or call Breville
Customer Service Centre.

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OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT

GRIND OUTLET

GROUP HEAD

POSITION

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FIRST USE

1. Ensure tank is filled with cold water.

You can do this by either opening
the top-fill water tank lid (push to

SELECTPOWER

TEMP TEXTURE

GRINDING OPERATION

Insert bean hopper into position on-top of
the machine. Turn knob to lock into place.
Fill hopper with fresh beans.

open), or by removing the water
tank at the back of the machine.

2. Press POWER button to turn

machine on.

3. The main LCD will display 'Hrd3',

prompting you to set the water
hardness level. Programming this
will determine the regularity of
the 'CHANGE FILTER' alert which
indicates when the water filter in the
water tank needs to be replaced.

HOT WATER LONG BLACK

Flushing The Machine

When the machine has reached
STANDBY mode:

1. Press 2 CUP button to run water

through the group head for
30 seconds.

2. Press HOT WATER button to run

TIP

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 10–30 days after the 'Roasted
On' date. Stale coffee may pour too
quickly from the portafilter spouts and
taste bitter and watery.

water through the hot water outlet.

Setting Water Hardness

 • Removethesuppliedwaterhardness

test strip from the wrapper.

 • Diptheteststripintoasample
of the water you have filled the
tank with. Wait for one minute.
The water hardness setting is
indicated by the number of red
squares displayed on the test
strip eg. 3 red squares indicates
a water hardness setting of 3.

 • RotateSELECTdialtotherequired

setting from 'Hrd1' (softest water)
to 'Hrd5' (hardest water). Press
SELECT dial to set. Machine will
beep once to confirm selection.

4. A pumping/vibrating sound will be

heard indicating empty boilers are
being filled with water for the first
time. The main LCD will display the
current boiler temperature and
flash 'HEATING'.

5. After approximately 5 minutes,

the machine will reach the default
operating temperature 93˚C and
all 6 buttons will illuminate. The
machine is now in STANDBY mode,
ready for the next step, 'Flushing
The Machine'.

14 15

After 30 seconds, press HOT WATER
button again to stop the flow of water.

3. Lift steam lever to the MANUAL

position to release steam through the
steam wand. After 30 seconds, lower
the steam lever to the centre OFF
position.

4. Repeat steps 1–3 twice.

5. Re-fill water tank and empty drip tray,

if required.

MANUAL will flash on LCD

The machine will not reach operating
temperature (STANDBY mode) if the steam
lever is in the MANUAL position. The steam
LCD will display 'MANUAL'. Lower the
steam lever to the centre OFF position.

Steam operation is ready when the SELECT
dial illuminates.

NOTE

You will not be able to select the
1 CUP, 2 CUP or LONG BLACK
functions; or access the cleaning cycle
in the menu options until the machine
has reached operating temperature
(STANDBY mode). The machine will
beep 3 times if one of these functions
is selected.

SELECTING GRIND SIZE

There are 45 espresso grind size settings
(No.1 – finest, No. 45 – coarsest) to enable
you to select the right grind size for your
coffee beans and achieve the perfect
espresso extraction.

To select grind size, rotate the grind size
dial counter-clockwise to increase grind
coarseness or clockwise to increase
grind fineness.

We recommend you start at No. 30 and
adjust as required to control espresso
flow rate.

AUTO GRIND DOSE & TAMP

Align portafilter handle with the INSERT
position on the grind outlet. Lift to insert
portafilter into the grind outlet and rotate
to the centre position.

To start the auto grind, dose & tamp
function, rotate the portafilter to the right
then gently guide back to the centre
position. Grinding will commence.

When the auto grind, dose & tamp function
is complete, rotate the portafilter handle to
the INSERT position and lower to remove.

ESPRESSO EXTRACTION

Align portafilter handle with the INSERT
position on the group head. Lift to insert
portafilter into the group head and rotate
towards the LOCK TIGHT position until
resistance is felt.

EXTRACTION GUIDE

The 1 CUP button & 2 CUP button
use duration to control espresso volume.
The duration times are preset, but can be
reprogrammed (refer to 'Programming Shot
Volume/Duration', page 19). Alternatively,
access the Advanced Features if you wish
to use volumetric controls instead of
duration to determine espresso volume
(refer to 'Flow Measurement Method (VoL)',
page 25).

GRIND OUTLET

CENTRE