Breville BES990 User Manual
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Contents
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
2 Breville recommends safety first
7 Components
9 Oracle Touch Features
10 Assembly
11 Functions
17 Tips
19 Care & Cleaning
23 Troubleshooting
27 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.
• 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.
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• If the appliance is to be:
- left unattended
- cleaned
- moved
- assembled or
- stored
Always switch off the
appliance by pressing the
POWER button to off and
unplug from the power
outlet.
• Always allow the appliance
to cool before cleaning,
moving or storing.
• It is recommended to
regularly 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.
Immediately stop use and
call Breville Consumer
Support.
• 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.
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SPECIFIC
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR BES990
• It is recommended to plug
the espresso machine into
a properly grounded and
dedicated circuit, separate
from other electrical
appliances.
• Avoid contact with moving
parts.
• Check bean hopper for
presence of foreign objects
before using.
• Use only cold water in
the water tank. Do not
use any other liquids. Do
not use highly filtered,
demineralized or distilled
water as this may affect
the taste of the coffee and
how the espresso machine
operates.
• Ensure the portafilter
is firmly inserted and
secured into the group
head before starting an
extraction. Never remove
the portafilter during the
extraction process.
• Use caution after milk
texturing as the auto purge
function will purge hot
steam when the steam
wand is lowered.
• Caution must be used
during descaling as hot
steam may be released.
Before descaling, turn
off the machine, allow
to cool for at least 1 hour
and ensure the drip tray is
empty and fully inserted.
For instructions, refer
to 'Descale', page 22.
• Do not attempt to open
or service the espresso
machine.
• For any maintenance other
than cleaning, call Breville
Consumer Support or
visit a Breville Authorized
Servicer.
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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.
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.
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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 BES990,
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
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
A. Integrated conical burr grinder
with removable ½lb bean hopper
B. Top-fill 84 fl.oz (2.5L) removable water
tank with integrated water filter and backlit
level indicator
C. Grind size dial
adjust grind size to suit your coffee beans
D. Touch screen control panel
displays current settings and provides
touch interface
E. Grind outlet
with auto grind, dose & tamp function
F. Heated 58mm group head with
embedded element
G. 58mm full stainless steel portafilter
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J
K
L
M
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H. Drop down swivel foot
lifts the machine upwards for
easy maneuverability
I. Heated cup warming tray
J. Cool touch steam wand
with integrated temperature sensor for
automatic frothing
K. Dedicated hot water outlet
delivers hot water for Americano
and pre-heating cups
L. Descale access point
M. Tool storage tray
houses accessories when not in use
N. Removable drip tray
with Empty Me! indicator
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A
B
D
G
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ACCESSORIES
A. Stainless steel milk jug
B. 2 cup filter basket
C. 1 cup filter basket
D. Water filter holder with filter
E. Cleaning disc
F. Mini grinds bin
G. Grinder burr brush
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J
K
L
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F
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H. Grind outlet brush & tamp
removal magnet
I. Cleaning tool for steam wand tip
J. Two allen keys
K. Steam wand cleaning powder
L. Water hardness test strip
M. Espresso cleaning tablets
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Oracle Touch
Features
COLOR TOUCH SCREEN
CONTROL PANEL
Swipe & Select from the drinks menu. Adjust
your coffee strength, milk texture or milk
temperature, then save it as your personal
favorite.
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
for optimal espresso extraction.
STAINLESS STEEL CONICAL BURRS
Maximize ground coffee surface area for a full
espresso flavor.
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.
SIMULTANEOUS COFFEE & STEAM
Two stainless steel boilers each dedicated to
espresso and steam for simultaneous milk
texturing and espresso extraction.
PRECISION CONTROL
Electronic PID Temperature Control
Electronic temperature control delivers precise
water temperature for optimum espresso flavor.
Actively Heated Group Head
Commercial size 58mm group head with
embedded element for thermal stability during
extraction.
Regulated Extraction Pressure
Over pressure valve (OPV) limits maximum
pressure for optimal espresso flavor.
Low Pressure Pre-Infusion
Gradually increases water pressure to gently
expand grinds for an even extraction.
Dual Pumps
Dedicated Italian made espresso and steam
boiler pumps.
Programmable Shot Temperature
Adjust water temperature to achieve optimal
espresso flavor depending on coffee origin and
degree of roast.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Auto Start
Switches machine on at a specified time.
Auto Off
Switches machine off after a specified time
from 0.5 to 8 hours.
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Assembly
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 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 manoeuvre 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.
• Set the reminder for next month of
replacement. We recommend to replace the
filter after 3 months.
• Insert the filter into the two parts of the 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 cold water for 5 minutes.
• Wash the filter holder with cold water.
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• Fill the water tank with cold water before
sliding back into position at the back of the
machine and locking into place.
NOTE
Replacing the water filter after three months
or 10.6 USgal / 40L will reduce the need to
descale the machine. Filter can be purchased
at Breville webpage.
NOTE
DO NOT use highly filtered, demineralised or
distilled water in this machine. This may affect
the taste of the coffee.
Functions
FIRST USE
1. Press POWER button to turn the machine
on.
2. Follow the instructions on screen to guide
you through first use setup.
3. After completing setup, the machine will
tell that it is ready to use.
Your Oracle is now ready to use
Select the guide to find out more about your Oracle Touch
or to exit and proceed to your drink selection
Guide
The machine is now in STANDBY mode.
4. Touch "Guide" and the machine will guide
you step by step to make your first coffee.
Touch the
to repeat the Setup. To repeat the Guide at
<
any time, go to Settings Menu.
and go to the Drinks Menu or
GRINDING OPERATION
Insert bean hopper into position on-top of the
machine. Turn dial to lock into place.
Fill hopper with fresh beans.
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 5–20 days after
the 'Roasted On' date. Stale coffee may pour too
quickly from the portafilter spouts and taste
bitter and watery.
NOTE
If your water hardness is either 4 or 5 when
tested, we strongly recommend you change to
an alternate water source.
Filtered, bottled spring or mineral water will
extend both the life of your built-in filter and
descale intervals as well as superior taste.
Please ensure to test the water hardness of the
alternative water source you've chosen and
input into the machine accordingly. Avoid
using overly filtered water, like RO water
unless some mineral content is being added
back to the final water. Never use distilled
water, or water with no or low mineral content
as this will affect both the taste and the
functioning of your machine.
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DRINK SELECTION
Cappuccino
To enter Drinks Menu screen, touch the Home icon . Swipe & select your drink.
Touch the 'Help & Tip' icon
to see Oracle Touch Guide.
Select your drink
Americano
Latte Flat White
NOTE
Please keep the touch screen dry and clean to ensure that the machine functions properly.
DRINK SCREEN
In this screen, you can adjust your drink by touching the oval shaped buttons. You cannot adjust
the Grind Size by touching the button, use the dial on the side of the machine.
'Home' icon 'Setting' icon
Drink chosen
Cappuccino
MilkGrind
65º 08
Milk froth levelGrind size
Adjust using the
dial on the side
of the machine
20
Brew
Single
Hot Water
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Espresso - single shot / double shot /
custom extraction time
Americano - small / medium / large
Milk temperatureBrew setting: touch this button to scroll
SELECTING GRIND SIZE
GRIND OUTLET
GROUP HEAD
POSITION
We recommend you start at No. 30 and adjust
as required to control espresso flow rate.
There are 45 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.
SELECTING YOUR FILTER BASKET
Insert the correct Filter Basket into the
Portafilter for the number of coffees or
strength you are making.
2 Cup
Filter Basket
1 Cup
Filter Basket
Use the 1 Cup Filter Basket for making a single
cup or a weaker tasting espresso.
Use the 2 Cup Filter Basket for making 2 cups
or a stronger tasting espresso, usually for mugs
or larger cups.
NOTE
When switching between the 1 Cup & 2 Cup
Filter Baskets, you may need to adjust the grind
size to fine tune your extraction.
GRIND OUTLET
CENTER
To start the auto grind, dose & tamp function,
touch the Grind button on the display.
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.
Touch the 'Brew' button on the display to start
extraction. You can switch between single shot,
double shot or Custom by touching the 'Single',
'Double' or Custom button. The duration times
are preset, but can be customized.
Brew
Single
Brew
Double
Brew
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Custom
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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 center position.
MANUAL OVERRIDE
Press and hold the 'Brew' button (approx 2secs)
to enter manual extraction mode. Touch the
Brew button to start the extraction, touch the
Brew button to stop the extraction.
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TEXTURING MILK
MILK MUST
COVER THIS
SEAL
Different brands and types of milk and milk
alternatives will texture differently. You may
need to adjust the froth level accordingly.
Start with fresh cold milk. Fill milk jug to
below the spout position. Lift steam wand
and insert into milk jug. Lower steam wand,
ensuring it is fully down. The milk jug should
rest on the drip tray and milk should cover the
steam wand seal.
MAX
MIN
When desired temperature is reached, touch
the Milk Button to stop.
Wipe the wand & tip with a clean damp cloth.
Lower steam wand to the down position and
the wand will automatically purge.
CAUTION: BURN HAZARD
Pressurized steam can still be released, even
after machine has been switched off.
Children must always be supervised.
AMERICANO
There are 3 preset Americano settings – small,
medium and large.
Grind dose & tamp your porta-filter & insert
into the group head. Position your cup
underneath the porta-filter spouts & the hot
water spout. Espresso will be extracted first, the
hot water is delivered automatically after the
espresso.
To start, touch the 'Milk' button. The screen
will display the temperature of the milk as it
heats. Milk texturing will stop automatically
when the selected milk temperature is reached.
Lift steam wand to remove milk jug. Wipe the
wand & tip with a clean damp cloth. Lower
steam wand to the down position and the wand
will automatically purge.
NOTE
Prior to texturing milk, it is recommended to
momentarily purge the steam wand by first
touching the 'Milk' button. Touching the button
again will stop steam delivery.
MANUAL MILK TEXTURING
Auto milk texturing and auto shut-off are
disabled during manual milk texturing mode.
Lift the steam wand. Press and hold the 'Milk'
Button (approx 2secs) to enter manual mode.
Start frothing by touching the button.
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PRESET
CUP SIZE
Small Approx. 6oz / 180ml
Medium Approx. 8oz / 240ml
Large Approx. 12oz / 360ml
AMOUNT
BREWED
The brewed amounts are approximate only.
Actual amounts may vary due to the coffee
bean roast, blend and freshness as well as
the selected grind size. These factors affect
extraction rate and shot volume.
HOT WATER
The HOT WATER function can be used to preheat cups or add hot water manually.
To start & stop hot water, touch 'Hot Water' on
the screen.
Hot water limit is approximately 90 seconds.
Depending on the size of your cup, you may
need to touch the 'Hot Water' button to stop
pouring.
NOTE
You cannot run hot water and extract espresso
at the same time.
ADDING NEW DRINK
Touch 'Add New' in the menu screen to create
a customized drink. You can adjust parameters
based on a standard style and
save your own.
+
Add New
Alternatively, after manually adjusting
parameters touch the small icon
the current setting.
SETTINGS
To enter settings menu, touch the icon
on the upper right on the screen.
Quick Start Guide
Machine will guide you on screen, step by step
to make an actual coffee.
Auto Start
Auto Start is optional. It allows you to program
the specific time when the machine will
automatically turn on.
to save
Time and Date
Time and Date is optional. You can set time
and date.
Clean Cycle
The Cleaning Cycle cleans the shower screen
and back-flushes the group head.
A pop-up message will let you know when it
is time for cleaning.
Descale Cycle
Descaling prevents excess mineral and scale
build-up. A pop-up message will let you know
when it is time for descaling.
Brew Temperature
It allows you to adjust the recommended
extraction temperature.
Default Milk Temperature
It allows you to adjust default temperature on
all milk base drinks.
Water Hardness
It is to test water to set how often you need to
descale the machine.
Auto Off
This function sets how long the machine will
stay turned on before it automatically turns off.
Screen Brightness
You can adjust brightness of your touch screen.
Work Light Brightness
You can adjust brightness of your work light.
Sound Volume
You can adjust volume for alerts and reminders.
Demo Mode
It is for on-screen Oracle Touch demonstration
sequence.
Factory Reset
Use this function to reset all programmable
values back to the factory settings and delete all
custom drinks.
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TRANSPORTING AND STORING
We recommend draining both boilers completely before transporting the machine or storing
for an extended period of time. Refer to the Descale section for the step by step instructions.
This procedure is also intended as an anti-freeze measure in the event the machine is exposed
to extreme cold temperatures.
ADJUSTING CONICAL BURRS
Some types of coffee may require a wider grind range to achieve an ideal extraction or brew. A
feature of the built-in grinder is the ability to extend this range with an adjustable upper burr.
We recommend making only one adjustment at a time.
1 2 3 4 5
Unlock hopper
6
Remove upper
burr
12
Lock upper burr13Insert hopper
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Remove beans Run grinder until empty Unlock & remove
Remove wire
handle from
both sides of
the burr
Replace & lock
hopper
8877 9
Move adjustable
top burr,
1 number,
coarser or finer
6
5
4
Align the
number with
the handle
opening
7
10
8
Insert wire
handle from
both sides of
the burr
hopper
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Push upper
burr firmly into
position
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Lock hopper
Tips
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.
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.
NOTE
Always wipe the filter basket and portafilter dry
before dosing with ground coffee as moisture
can encourage ‘channeling’ where water bypasses the ground coffee during extraction.
AUTOMATIC GRINDING,
DOSING & TAMPING
• Ensure hopper is filled with fresh coffee
beans. Never put pre-ground coffee in the
hopper.
• After automatic grinding, dosing & tamping,
wipe any excess coffee from the rim of the
filter basket to ensure a proper seal in the
group head is achieved.
• To adjust tamping height, please use the
allen key provided. Pull the tamping fan
down from the grind outlet, and then
loosen the fan coupling inside by rotating it
counterclockwise. You can adjust the length
of the coupling by loosening the fastener
with the allen key and rotating the coupling
to the desired length.
PURGING THE GROUP HEAD
Before placing the portafilter into the group
head, run a short flow of water through the
group head by touching the 'Brew' button.
Allow water to flow for 5 seconds, then touch
the 'Brewing' button again to stop the flow
of water. This will purge any ground coffee
residue from the group head and stabilize the
water temperature prior to extraction.
THE GRIND
When grinding coffee beans for espresso, 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, lacking in color and
flavor.
EXTRACTING ESPRESSO
• As a guide, the espresso will start to flow
within 8-12 seconds (this includes preinfusion time) and should be the consistency
of warm dripping honey.
• If the espresso starts to flow before
8 seconds, the grind is too coarse. This is
an UNDER-EXTRACTED shot. Adjust the
grind size slightly finer.
• If the espresso starts to flow after 12 seconds,
then the grind is too fine. This is an OVEREXTRACTED shot. Adjust the grind size
slightly coarser.
A great espresso is about achieving the
perfect balance between sweetness, acidity
and bitterness.
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