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Breville VCF125 Manual

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I have purchased and ordered this VCF125 machine. Can I make the equivalent of a large white Americano similar to that served in coffee shops ?

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  • Page 1 Mini Barista Espresso Machine VCF125...
  • Page 2 Injury could PRECAUTIONS occur from misuse. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR • Do not immerse the YOUR BREVILLE ESPRESSO appliance or power cord MACHINE and plug in water or any • Read carefully and save all other liquid. Wash the...
  • Page 3 Breville Breville is very safety Website or contact Breville conscious when designing Consumer Care - details are and manufacturing consumer on the back page.
  • Page 4 FEATURES OF YOUR MINI BARISTA Steam Wand Dual Wall Filter Basket Pin 58mm Dual Wall Filter Baskets Cleaning Pin One Cup Two Cups...
  • Page 5 FEATURES OF YOUR MINI BARISTA A. Warming Plate with Tamper Home H. Removable 2L Water Reservoir Preheat cups and glasses which helps Push back the Lid & fill with room retain the essential characteristics of true temperature water, or remove the Water espresso;...
  • Page 6 FEATURES OF YOUR MINI BARISTA Thermoblock Fast Heating System Italian Crema System DUAL WALL The thermoblock ensures quick heat up, Dual Wall Filter Baskets create additional and a precise water temperature for the back pressure creating a subtle aeration best coffee extraction, and milk texturing. for a great espresso extraction and steady pour.

  • Page 7: Before First Use Of The Mini Barista Espresso Machine

    - Replace the Water Reservoir firmly into If water does not run through the Group position & close the Lid. Head, contact Breville Customer Care. Details are on the back page. Note: Make sure that the Water Reservoir is clean and free of any debris, as any fine...

  • Page 8: Coffee Making Guide For The Mini Barista Espresso Machine

    COFFEE MAKING GUIDE FOR THE MINI BARISTA ESPRESSO MACHINE 1. Start Up READY Check for water Turn on. ON/OFF & READY LIGHTS are LIGHT pulses in reservoir. both fully illuminated = Ready. = Heating up. 2. Warm Cup RETURN Place cup on Warm cup &...

  • Page 9: Ready Light

    COFFEE MAKING GUIDE FOR THE MINI BARISTA ESPRESSO MACHINE 5. Dry Basket 6. Fill & Tamp Fill the Filter Wipe Filter Evenly tamp (press) grinds to Wipe edges Basket with Basket with a level indicated. to clear any grinds. dry cloth. excess grinds.
  • Page 10 COFFEE MAKING GUIDE FOR THE MINI BARISTA ESPRESSO MACHINE 10. Prep Milk Jug 11. Before Texturing Milk PAUSE Pro Tip: For best milk texturing results, ensure steam has first warmed up (STEAM LIGHT fully ON). You will Turn DIAL to Some water Fill Jug with cold STEAM LIGHT is...
  • Page 11 COFFEE MAKING GUIDE FOR THE MINI BARISTA ESPRESSO MACHINE 14. Purge and Clean Steam Wand RETURN Pro Tip: To keep optimum Steam Wand performance, always purge & clean the Steam Wand after texturing Wipe Steam Milky water will Turn DIAL to Return DIAL milk.

  • Page 12: Tips For Making The Perfect Cup

    TIPS FOR MAKING THE PERFECT CUP The way the espresso pours will tell you Crema - everything. Look out for: Body Heart 1. Extraction Time 4. Grinds Extraction time provides a good indicator You may need to vary the coffee grind size of the quality of the pour.
  • Page 13 TIPS FOR MAKING THE PERFECT CUP 7. Filter Baskets • Single Wall Filter Baskets Are available for purchase from Breville. • Dual Wall Filter Baskets Details are on the back page. Supplied with the Mini Barista, these work well with both pre-ground bagged grinds &...

  • Page 14: Tips For Milk Texturing

    TIPS FOR MILK TEXTURING Milk texturing is the steaming of milk. 3. Position Place the Steam Wand Arm in the Jug Key Elements to Textured Milk spout at the 12 o'clock position, with the The steam only heats the milk. The milk Steam Wand Tip in the milk at the 3 o'clock also needs to be aerated (add air) to position.
  • Page 15 TIPS FOR MILK TEXTURING 6. Amount of Foam Create the amount of micro-foam you want. Cappuccinos traditionally have more micro-foam than a flat white. (See Coffee Styles on the next page) 7. Immerse Tip After you have created the amount of foam 10.

  • Page 16: Coffee Styles To Try

    COFFEE STYLES TO TRY Espresso (Short Black) Espresso is a concentrated, full bodied coffee with a stable layer of ‘crema’ on top. An espresso is the foundation of all café coffee. • Espresso glass (90mL) • Single or double shot of espresso (30mL-60mL) Ristretto A ristretto is an extremely short espresso, distinguished by its intense flavour and aftertaste.
  • Page 17 COFFEE STYLES TO TRY Flat White An espresso with textured milk and a thin layer of textured foam milk on top. The wider cup will create the slim layer of foam, the signature of the flat white. • Wide cup (190mL) •...

  • Page 18: Shot Volume Programming

    SHOT VOLUME PROGRAMMING The Mini Barista Espresso Machine One Cup - Shot Volume Program features Auto Shot Volumetric Control. - Press & hold the BUTTON for It pours just the right amount of espresso 4 seconds or until a flashing light then automatically stops.
  • Page 19 SHOT VOLUME PROGRAMMING Two Cup - Shot Volume Program Restore Default One & Two Cup - Shot Volumes - Press & hold the BUTTON for 4 seconds or until a flashing light - Press & hold the BUTTON for combination between the &...

  • Page 20: Care And Cleaning

    CARE & CLEANING The espresso making process involves Cleaning Group Handle & Filter Basket extracting oils out of coffee grinds. • Every Time Deposits of grinds and oils build up over Wash after each use by rinsing them with time affecting the taste of the coffee and warm water under the tap.
  • Page 21 'Accessories' storage area rotated to the centre position. under the Drip Tray). Note: Contact Breville should you think - Run Hot Water through the Steam Wand. that the Group Head seal needs replacing. Do not attempt to change the seal without...

  • Page 22: Descaling: Group Head & Steam Wand

    DESCALING: GROUP HEAD & STEAM WAND After continued use, your espresso machine may develop a build-up of mineral deposits, and therefore require occasional ‘descaling’. We recommend descaling your machine every 4-6 months, although this period will depend on the hardness of water and frequency of use.
  • Page 23 DESCALING: GROUP HEAD & STEAM WAND Step 1. Steam Wand Descaling • Fill Water Reservoir - To start the Descaling Program turn the Fill the Water Reservoir to the 'MAX' line DIAL to the position. with clean water and replace. &...

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide

    Group Handle Group Head rubber seal is Contact Breville Customer Care. damaged or worn. Details are on the back page. No coffee pours No water in the Water Fill reservoir with water. Run water Reservoir.
  • Page 25 Red Plug from the packaging Remove the red Plug found at the may still be inserted. base of the Water Reservoir. If this guide does not solve your query, contact Breville Customer Care. Details are on the back page.

  • Page 26: Espresso Machine Accessories Available For Purchase

    ESPRESSO MACHINE ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE Contact Breville Customer care on: 0800 525 089 58mm Filter Baskets Single Wall Dual Wall One Cup Two Cups One Cup Two Cups VCF130 VCF131 VCF128 VCF129...

  • Page 27: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS ELECTRICAL SAFETY For additional or replacement parts, please This appliance must be earthed. visit www.breville.co.uk or call us on If the plug is not suitable for the socket 0161 621 6900. outlets in your home, it can be removed and replaced by a plug of the correct type.

  • Page 28: After Sales Service

    AFTER SALES SERVICE GUARANTEE These appliances are built to the very Please keep your receipt as this will highest of standards. There are no user be required for any claims under this serviceable parts. Follow these steps if the guarantee. unit fails to operate: This appliance is guaranteed for 1 year •...
  • Page 29 Faults that occur through, improper use, damage, abuse, use with incorrect voltage, acts of nature, events beyond the control of JCS (Europe), repair or alteration by a person other than a person authorised by JCS (Europe) or failure to follow instructions for use are not covered by this guarantee.
  • Page 30 Telephone: 0161 621 6900 For Customer Service details, please see the website. www.breville.co.uk © 2020 Jarden Consumer Solutions (Europe) Limited All rights reserved. Imported and distributed by Jarden Consumer Solutions (Europe) Limited, 5400 Lakeside, Cheadle Royal Business Park, Cheadle, SK8 3GQ, United Kingdom.

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