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Cafe quality coffee in a compact machine.
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.
Innovative heating system achieves ideal extraction temperature in 3 seconds.
Electronic PID temperature control for increased temperature stability.
Applies low water pressure at the start of the extraction to gently expand grinds for an even extraction.
Preset 1 & 2 cup volumes, manual over-ride or programmable shot volumes.
Patented twist blade trims down the puck to the right level for precision dosing and a consistent extraction.
Remove and discard all labels and packaging materials attached to your machine. Ensure you have removed all parts and accessories before discarding the packaging.
Clean the drip tray, drip tray grid, portafilter, filter baskets and milk jugs using warm water and a gentle dish washing liquid. Rinse well and dry thoroughly before use.
NOTE
The first use cycle is to rinse the machine and prime the heating system.
To turn the machine off, press the 1 CUP and STEAM button simultaneously.
Lift the water tank from the machine. Remove the water tank lid and add potable water to the water tank, filling to the MAX marking indicated.
Replace the water tank onto the machine, ensuring it is properly attached and sitting flush against the back of the machine.
If the 1 CUP, 2 CUP and STEAM buttons illuminate, the water tank has been correctly attached.
The machine will detect when the water level is low. The 1 CUP, 2 CUP and STEAM buttons will not be illuminated.
When this occurs, add water to the water tank.
Once there is sufficient water, all buttons will be illuminated and the machine can be used.
This machine includes both single and dual wall 1 Cup and 2 Cup filter baskets. Use the 1 cup filter basket when brewing a single cup and the 2 cup filter baskets when brewing 2 cups or a stronger single cup or mug.
Adjust the grind amount and size when switching from 1 cup to a 2 cup filter basket, or vice versa.
The provided filter baskets are designed for:
1 Cup filter basket = 8-11g
2 Cup filter basket = 16-19g
Single Wall filter baskets should be used when grinding fresh whole coffee beans roasted less than 30 days. These allows you to experiment with grind, dose and tamp to create a more balanced espresso.
Dual Wall filter baskets should be used when using pre-ground coffee and older beans that are past the 30 day roast date. These regulate the pressure and helps to optimise the extraction regardless of the grind, dose and tamp pressure or freshness.
NOTE
Use Razor™ dose trimming tool to precisely control the dose of ground coffee AFTER you tamp.
When grinding coffee beans, 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 the fingers), the water will not flow through the coffee even when under pressure. The resulting espresso will be OVER EXTRACTED, dark in colour and bitter in flavour.
If the grind is too course, the water will flow through the ground coffee in the filter basket too quickly. The resulting espresso will be UNDER EXTRACTED and lacking in colour and flavour.
NOTE
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.
The Razor™ precision dose trimming tool allows you to trim the puck to the right level for a consistent extraction.
Before placing the portafilter into the group head, run a short flow of water through the group head by pressing the 1 CUP button. This will stabilise the temperature prior to extraction.
Place the portafilter underneath the group head so that the handle is aligned with the INSERT position. Insert the portafilter into the group head and rotate the handle towards the centre until resistance is felt.
Place your cup/s under the portafilter on the drip tray.
Press the 1 CUP button once, the button will flash indicating that it has been selected. A preset single espresso volume of approximately 30mls will be extracted. The machine will automatically stop once the pre-set volume has been extracted.
Press the 2 CUP button once, the button will flash indicating that is has been selected. A preset single espresso volume of approximately 60mls will be extracted. The machine will automatically stop once the pre-set volume has been extracted.
NOTE
Pressing the 1 CUP or 2 CUP buttons during a programmed espresso will immediately stop the extraction.
Press and hold the 1 CUP or 2 CUP button for the desired pre-infusion time. Release the button to start the extraction. Press the flashing button again to stop the extraction.
Press and hold the 1 CUP and 2 CUP buttons for 2 seconds, the buttons will illuminate and flash.
To set the 1 CUP volume:
To set the 2 CUP volume, follow the above steps but select the 2 CUP button to start and stop the extraction.
The machine has 3 milk temperature settings;
When turning on the espresso machine, the milk temperature setting will default to the last chosen setting. Press the MILK TEMP button until the desired temperature is illuminated.
The machine has 3 milk foam settings;
When turning on the machine, the milk foam setting will default to the last chosen setting. Press the MILK FOAM button until the desired foam setting is illuminated.
Different brands and types of milk and milk alternatives will texture differently. You may need to adjust the foam level according.
NOTE
Prior to texturing milk, it is recommended to momentarily purge the steam wand. To do this press the STEAM button to start purging and press it again to stop.
TO TEXTURE MILK
Pressurised steam can still be released, even after the machine has been switched off.
Children must always be supervised.
NOTE
When the machine creates steam, a pumping noise can be heard. This is normal operation.
NOTE
Use only the supplied stainless steel milk jug to froth milk using this machine. The use of other containers may lead to dangerous conditions.
Auto milk texturing and auto shut-off are disabled during manual milk texturing.
After texturing milk, the steam wand must be returned to the lowered position and allowed to automatically purge. Not doing so, could result in the steam wand blocking.
If the steam wand remains in the raised position, the machine will display a lower steam wand alert; illuminating the MILK TEMP and MILK FOAM lights in a downwards pattern, identifying that the steam wand needs to be lowered.
To manually commence the steam wand purge, with the steam wand lowered, press and hold the STEAM button for 5 seconds.
During milk texturing, if the machine detects that the steam wand is blocked, it will immediately stop operating and the STEAM button light will be off. Both the milk temperature and milk foam lights will fully illuminate and flash. These lights will flash until a steam tip clean cycle has been complete, see 'Cleaning the Steam Wand' for further instructions.
When machine is on 'ready mode', press 1 CUP and MILK FOAM buttons, and hot water flow will start through the steam wand. Press any button to stop hot water flow.
Cup temperature is at 90°C (194°F). Be careful in handling hot beverages.
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, degree of roast freshness, coarseness or fineness of the grind, dose of ground coffee and tamping pressure.
Experiment by adjusting these factors just one at a time to achieve the taste of your preference.
REMOVE USED GRINDS
Used grinds will form a coffee 'puck'. If the puck is wet, refer to the 'Under Extraction' section.
RINSE FILTER BASKET
Keep the lter basket clean to prevent blockages. Without LOCK TIGHT ground coffee in the lter basket, lock the porta lter into the machine and run hot water through.
EXPERIMENT WITH GRIND:
Tamp using 15–20kgs of pressure. The top edge of metal cap on the tamper should be level with the top of the lter basket AFTER tamping. Trim the puck to the right level using the Razor ™ precision dose trimming tool.
EXPERIMENT WITH GRIND:
Tamp using 15–20kgs of pressure. The top edge of metal cap on the tamper should be level with the top of the lter basket AFTER tamping. Trim the puck to the right level using the Razor ™ precision dose trimming tool.
GRIND | GRIND DOSE | TAMP | |
OVER EXTRATED BITTER • ASTRINGENT | Too fine | Too much Use razor to trim | Too heavy |
BALANCED | Optimum | 8-11g (1 cup) 16–19g (2 cup) | 15–20kg |
UNDER EXTRACTED UNDERDEVELOPED • SOUR | Too coarse | Too little Increase dose & use razor to trim | Too light |
The machine will detect when 200 extractions have been carried out since the last cleaning cycle; this will be shown by the 1 CUP and 2 CUP buttons alternately flashing. This indicates that the group head needs cleaning. This is a flushing cycle and is separate from descaling.
NOTE
The user can also manually enter the cleaning cycle mode before the cleaning cycle alert is triggered. Press and hold 2 CUP and STEAM buttons simultaneously for five seconds when the unit is at off mode (all lights are off).
After regular use, hard water can cause mineral build up in and on many of the inner functioning components, reducing the brewing flow, brewing temperature, power of the machine, and the taste of the espresso.
The machine will indicate that it requires descaling when the 1 CUP and STEAM button and the 2 CUP button flash alternately for 15 seconds. Pressing any of these buttons will cancel the alert and return the machine to ready mode.
Do not immerse the power cord, power plug or appliance in water or any other liquid.
The water tank should never be removed or completely emptied during descaling.
TO DESCALE
During milk texturing, if the machine detects that the steam wand is blocked, it will immediately stop operating and the STEAM button light will be off. Both the milk temperature and milk foam lights will fully illuminate and flash. These lights will flash until a manual steam purge has been completed.
NOTE
Do not use any abrasive cleaners, pads or cloths which can scratch the surfaces of the machine.
NOTE
Do not clean any of the parts or accessories in the dishwasher.
Do not immerse the power cord, power plug or machine in water or any other liquid.
Before storing, turn the machine off, switch off and remove the power plug from the power outlet. Empty the water tank and drip tray and ensure the machine is cool, clean and dry. Store in an upright position.
Do not place anything on top of machine.
NOTE
Press any other button to exit factory reset mode.
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSES | EASY SOLUTION |
Water does not flow from the group head No hot water | Water tank is empty. | Fill tank. |
Water tank is not fully inserted and locked into position. | Push water tank down completely to lock into place. | |
Machine needs to be descaled. | Perform descale cycle. | |
Coffee is ground too finely and/ or too much coffee in filter basket and/or over tamping and/or filter basket is blocked. | See below, 'Espresso only drips from the portafilter spouts or not at all'. | |
Espresso only drips from the portafilter spouts or not at all. | Coffee is ground too finely. | Use slightly coarser grind. Refer to 'Coffee Dose and Tamping' and 'Extraction Tips'. |
Too much coffee in the filter basket. | Lower dose of coffee. After tamping, trim the coffee dose using the Razor™ dose trimming tool. Refer to 'Coffee Dose and Tamping' and 'Extraction Tips' | |
Coffee tamped too firmly. | Tamp between or 15–20kg of pressure. | |
Water tank is empty. | Fill tank. | |
Water tank is not fully inserted and locked into position. | Push water tank down completely to lock into place. | |
The filter basket may be blocked. | Use the pin on the end of the provided cleaning tool to unblock the hole(s). | |
Machine needs to be descaled. | Perform descale cycle. | |
Water doesn't come through (the machine makes loud noise). | Water tank is empty or water level is below MIN. | Fill tank. |
Froth and temperature lights flashes together. | Steam function error. Water tank may be empty. | Fill tank. |
Press and hold steam button for 3 seconds to purge the system. | ||
Espresso runs out too quickly. | Coffee is ground too coarsely. | Use slightly finer grind. Refer to 'Coffee Dose and Tamping' and 'Extraction Tips'. |
Not enough coffee in the filter basket. | Increase dose of coffee. Tamp then use the Razor™ dose trimming tool to trim off excess coffee. Refer to 'Coffee Dose and Tamping' and 'Extraction Tips'. | |
Coffee tamped too lightly. | Tamp between or 15–20kg of pressure. | |
Espresso runs out around the edge of the portafilter. | Portafilter not inserted in the group head correctly. | Ensure portafilter is completely inserted and rotated until resistance is felt. |
There are coffee grounds around the filter basket rim. | Clean excess coffee from the rim of the filter basket to ensure a proper seal in group head. | |
Too much coffee in the filter basket. | Lower dose of coffee. Refer to 'Coffee Dose and Tamping', After tamping, trim the coffee dose using the Razor™ dose trimming tool. | |
No steam. | Machine has not reached operating temperature. | Allow time for the machine to reach operating temperature. |
Water tank is empty. | Fill tank. | |
Water tank is not fully inserted and locked into position. | Push water tank down completely to lock into place. | |
Machine needs to be decalcified. | Perform descale cycle. | |
Steam wand is blocked. | Refer to 'Cleaning the Steam Wand', | |
Pulsing/pumping sound while extracting espresso or steaming milk. | The machine is carrying out the normal operation of the pump. | No action required as this is the normal operation of the machine. |
Water tank is empty. | Fill tank. | |
Water tank is not fully inserted and locked into position. | Push water tank down completely to lock into place. | |
Coffee not hot enough. | Portafilter not pre-heated. | Rinse portafilter under hot water outlet. Dry thoroughly. |
Milk too hot. | Jug incorrectly positioned. | Ensure milk jug is correctly positioned on sensor. Adjust milk temperature setting. |
No crema. | Coffee tamped too lightly. | Tamp betweens or 15–20kg of pressure. |
Coffee is ground too coarsely. | Use slightly finer grind. Refer to 'Coffee Dose and Tamping' and 'Extraction Tips'. | |
Coffee beans or pre-ground coffee are not fresh. | If grinding fresh whole coffee beans, use freshly roasted coffee beans with a 'Roasted On' date and consume between 5–20 days after that date. If using pre-ground coffee, use within a week of grinding. | |
The filter basket may be blocked. | Use the pin on the end of the provided cleaning tool to unblock the hole(s). | |
Water leaking. | Auto purge feature. Immediately after the steam function, the machine will purge water into the drip tray. This ensures the thermocoil is at the optimal temperature. | Ensure the drip tray is firmly pushed in place and emptied whenever the indicator is displayed. |
Water tank is not fully inserted and locked into position. | Push water tank down completely to lock into place. | |
Machine is on but ceases to operate. | The safety thermal-cut out may have activated due to the pump overheating. | Press the 1 CUP and STEAM button simultaneously for 5 seconds to switch the machine off and unplug from the power outlet. Allow to cool for about 30–60 minutes. If problem persists, call Breville Support. |
Too much/too little espresso is being delivered to the cup. | Grind amount and/or grind size settings and/or shot volumes require adjustment. | Adjust the grind amount and/or grind size settings. Refer to 'Coffee Dose and Tamping', 'The Grind' and 'Extraction Tips', |
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