Breville the Barista Express BES870, Instruction Book

Page 1: ...the Barista Express Instruction Book BES870 BES870_IB_F16 indd 1 16 06 2016 3 18 PM ...

Page 2: ...e 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 Ens...

Page 3: ...ttempt 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 firml...

Page 4: ...es clean Follow the cleaning instructions provided in this book 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 intend...

Page 5: ... 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 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 n...

Page 6: ... 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 ...

Page 7: ...e is required J Steam Light Hot Water Illuminates to indicate that the steam or hot water function is selected 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 Pr...

Page 8: ...g Cleaning accessories Cleaning tool brush Cleaning tablets Cleaning cycle disc Allen key 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 Located inside the w...

Page 9: ...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 ...

Page 10: ... 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 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 requir...

Page 11: ...MPING THE GROUND COFFEE Once the grind function has been completed carefully withdraw the portafilter from the grinding cradle being careful not to spill any ground coffee tap down to collapse and using the integrated tamper tamp down firmly approx 15 20 kg of pressure TRIMMING THE DOSE The Razor precision dose trimming tool allows you to trim the puck to the right level for a consistent extractio...

Page 12: ...o will immediately stop the extraction PROGRAMMING SINGLE ESPRESSO 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 again once desired volume of espresso has been extracted The machine will beep twice to indicate t...

Page 13: ...ur when using a 1 CUP filter basket you should extract approx 30ml When using a 2 cup filter basket you should extract approx 60ml WARNING The metal parts of the portafilter will be very hot ESPRESSO PRESSURE GAUGE IDEAL ESPRESSO ZONE The gauge needle when positioned in the middle zone during extraction indicates the espresso will be extracted at the ideal pressure UNDER EXTRACTED ZONE The gauge n...

Page 14: ...ial to the steam position The white steam light will flash to indicate the machine is heating to create steam When the steam 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 This will avoid the milk splashing out of the jug this pause function lasts for approx 8 seconds before exiting ste...

Page 15: ...ater Temperature Different beans require a different water temperature to extract their optimum flavour The Barista Express allows you to adjust water temperature 2 C in 1 C increments from the default temperature To enter Advanced Temperature setting mode 1 Turn the machine OFF 2 Press hold the PROGRAM button then press the POWER button The machine will beep once The illuminated button will indic...

Page 16: ...er position The Steam Hot Water LED on the front panel will begin to flash indicating the Hot Water function has been selected the Thermo coil is increasing in temperature Hot Water will be dispensed from the Hot Water spout Turn the dial back to STANDBY to stop the flow of Hot Water Heating the portafilter and filter basket A cold portafilter and filter basket can reduce the extraction temperatur...

Page 17: ...baskets are designed for 1 CUP basket approx 8 10g If using pre ground coffee this is approx 2 level tablespoons 2 CUP basket approx 15 18g If using pre ground coffee this is approx 3 level tablespoons If using freshly ground coffee this is approx 4 level tablespoons The reason for this difference is that pre ground coffee is often coarser and hence occupies more volume than coffee that is more fi...

Page 18: ...filter several times to collapse and distribute the coffee evenly in the filter basket Tamp down firmly using approx 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 Insert the Razor dosi...

Page 19: ...ase beans into container Align hopper into position Run grinder until empty Remove hopper Unlock hopper 1 2 3 4 5 Move adjustable top burr 1number coarser or finer Remove wire handle from both sides of the burr Align the number with the handle opening Remove upper burr 6 8 8 7 7 9 Insert wire handle from both sides of the burr 10 Push upper burr firmly into position 11 Lock upper burr 12 Align hop...

Page 20: ...o coarse This is an UNDER EXTRACTED shot If the espresso starts to drip but doesn t flow after 10 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 flavour of your coffee will depend on many factors such as the type of coffee beans...

Page 21: ...NDBY position before taking the tip out of the milk Set the jug to one side turn steam on to purge out any residual milk from the steam wand and wipe steam wand with a damp cloth 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 Always us...

Page 22: ...r more frequently Replacing The Water Filter Remove the filter from the plastic bag and soak in a cup of water for 5 minutes Rinse the filter under cold running water for 5 seconds Wash the stainless steel mesh in the plastic filter compartment with water and assemble Set the date dial 2 months ahead To install push down to lock into place The water filter can be removed from the water tank during...

Page 23: ...n grinder until empty Unlock remove hopper Remove upper burr Unlock hopper 1 2 3 4 6 Clean lower burr with burr brush Clean upper burr with burr brush 7 8 8 Push upper burr firmly into position Lock upper burr 11 Insert hopper 9 12 Lock hopper 10 5 POWER FILTER SIZE GRIND AMOUNT POWER FILTER SIZE GRIND AMOUNT BES870_IB_F16 indd 23 16 06 2016 3 18 PM ...

Page 24: ...ide 1 Insert the cleaning disk into the one or two cup filter disc 2 Place the filter basket into the portafilter 3 Put 1 cleaning tablet into the filter 4 Lock the portafilter into the group head 5 Turn the machine OFF 6 Simultaneously press and hold the 1 CUP 2 CUP and POWER button for 3 seconds 7 The cleaning cycle will commence and last for approximately 5 minutes Once complete 3 beeps will so...

Page 25: ...up head and steam wand When the brewing temperature has been reached all the button surrounds on the control panel will illuminate Press and hold the 1 CUP or 2 CUP button to commence manual pour Release the button once half the mixture of white vinegar and water has run through the group head Set the steam dial to the STEAM position and allow steam to run through the Steam Wand for approximately ...

Page 26: ...T POWER FILTER SIZE GRIND AMOUNT Set GRIND SIZE to 1 finest Use 10mm socket Rotate Clockwise to remove nut Set GRIND SIZE to 16 coarsest Remove top burr Before removing the lower burr loosen nut remove spring flat washer Remove hopper 1 2 3 4 5 6 Clean chute with brush Insert grind fan washers using long nose pliers Insert Lower Burr drive pin cavity to align Insert flat washer spring washer Rotat...

Page 27: ... blocked the tip of the steam wand can be removed by using the spanner in the middle of the cleaning tool Unscrew the tip with the cleaning tool Soak the tip in hot water before using the pin on the cleaning tool to unblock Replace the tip back onto the steam wand and secure with the cleaning tool CLEANING UNBLOCKING THE FILTERS PORTAFILTER AND GROUP HEAD Periodically run water through the machine...

Page 28: ...ease the side latches The drip tray base and cover are dishwasher safe CLEANING THE STORAGE TRAY The storage tray is located behind the drip tray and is pulled forward when you slide the drip tray out Clean the tray with a soft damp cloth do not use abrasive cleansers pads or cloths which can scratch the surface STORING YOUR MACHINE Before storing press the POWER button to off turn the steam dial ...

Page 29: ...e Ensure you use a suitable espresso grind Refer to Setting the Grind Size on page 10 and 11 Too much coffee in the filter Refer to Adjusting the Grind Amount page 10 and 11 Coffee tamped too firmly Refer to Coffee Dose and Tamping on page 11 and 17 The filter is blocked Clean the filters Refer to Cleaning The Filters page 25 Coffee runs out too quickly The coffee grind is too coarse Ensure you us...

Page 30: ...lear the holes Refer to Cleaning The Filters page 25 Machine is making pulsing pumping sound while extracting coffee or steaming milk The machine is carrying out the normal operation of the 15 bar pump No action require as this is the normal operation of the machine Coffee runs out around the edge of the filter holder Filter holder is not inserted in the group head properly Refer to Inserting The ...

Page 31: ... Water tank is not securely in place Refer to Filling The Water Tank page 10 No steam is generated Machine is not turned On Ensure the machine is plugged in switched On at the power outlet and the POWER button is pressed On Water tank is empty Refer to Filling The Water Tank page 10 Steam Dial is not in STEAM position Turn the steam dial to the STEAM position Steam Wand is blocked Use the pin on t...

Page 32: ...R SIZE LEDs are both flashing hopper is not correctly in place Remove hopper check for debris and then replace the hopper into the correct location Too much too little ground coffee is being delivered to the filter basket Grind amount settings are incorrect for particular grind size Use the grind amount dial to increase or decrease the grind amount Too much too little espresso is being delivered t...

Page 33: ...xtured milk and approximately 10mm of foam Glass size 200 220ml MACCHIATO Traditionally served short the macchiato is also poured as a long black with a dash of milk or a dollop of textured milk LONG BLACK Traditionally served short the macchiato is also poured as a long black with a dash of milk or a dollop of textured milk RISTRETTO A ristretto is an extremely short espresso of approximately 15m...

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Page 36: ...e may vary slightly from the actual product BES870 ANZ F16 Australian Customers Mail Locked Bag 2000 Botany NSW 1455 AUSTRALIA Phone 1300 139 798 Fax 02 9700 1342 Email Customer Service askus breville com au New Zealand Customers Mail Private Bag 94411 Botany Manukau 2163 Auckland NEW ZEALAND Phone 0800 273 845 Fax 0800 288 513 Email Customer Service askus breville co nz Breville Customer Service ...