Breville Smart Grinder Pro User manual

the Smart Grinder™Pro
Instruction Book - RM - BCG820
Breville is a registered trademark of Breville Pty. Ltd. A.B.N. 98 000 092 928.
Copyright Breville Pty. Ltd. 2016.
Due to continued product improvement, the products illustrated/photographed
in this booklet may vary slightly from the actual product.
RM - BCG820 A16
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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
FOR ALL
ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USE AND SAVE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
• Carefully read all instructions
before operating the appliance
for the first time and save for
future reference.
• Remove and safely discard
any packaging materials and
promotional labels before using
the appliance 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.
• To protect against electrical
shock, do not immerse the
power plug, power cord or motor
base in water or any other liquid.
• Always use the appliance on a
dry, level surface.
• Do not use the appliance on a
sink drain board.
• Do not place the appliance near
the edge of a bench or table
during operation. Vibration
during operation may cause the
appliance to move.
• Do not place the appliance
• on or near a hot gas or electric
burner, or where it could touch
any other source of heat.
• Unwind the power cord fully
before use.
• Do not allow the power cord to
hang over the edge of a table or
counter, touch hot surfaces or
become knotted.
• Always ensure the appliance is
completely assembled before
connecting to the power outlet
and operating. Follow the
instructions provided in this
book.
• Avoid contacting with moving
parts.
• Check the Bean Hopper for
presence of foreign objects
before using.
• Do not operate this appliance
for longer than 2 minutes
at a time as this can cause
overheating. Allow to cool for
at least 2 minutes after each
use. Allow the appliance to cool
down 10-15 minutes after long
operation.
• Remove the power plug from
the power outlet if the appliance
is to be left unattended, if not in
use, before attempting to move
the appliance, before cleaning,
disassembling, assembling and
when storing the appliance.
• Strictly follow the care and
cleaning instructions described
in this book.
• This appliance is for household
use only. Do not use the
appliance for anything other
than its intended purpose as
described in this book. Do not
use outdoors. Do not use in
moving vehicles or boats.
• The use of attachments not sold
or recommended by Breville
may cause fire, electric shock or
injury.
• Do not leave the appliance
unattended when in use.
• This appliance is not intended
for use by young children
or infirm persons without
supervision. Young children
should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the
appliance.
2Breville Recommends Safety First
6Components
8 Assembly
9 Functions
15 Care & Cleaning
16 Making Better Quality Coffee
17 Troubleshooting
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.
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• Regularly inspect the power
plug, power cord and actual
appliance for any damage.
Do not operate if damaged in
any way or after the appliance
malfunctions. Immediately
cease use of the appliance and
visit www.Breville.com or call
Breville Consumer Support
1-855-273-8456 for replacement,
repair or adjustment.
• For any maintenance other than
cleaning, visit www.Breville.
com or call Breville Consumer
Support 1-855-273-8456
• Consult a qualified electrician if
the grounding instructions are
not completely understood, or
if doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
BREVILLE ASSIST™PLUG
Your Breville appliance comes
with a unique Assist™Plug,
conveniently designed with a
finger hole in the power plug for
easy and safe removal from the
wall outlet. For safety reasons it
is recommended you plug your
Breville appliance directly into
its own electrical outlet on a
dedicated circuit separate from
other appliances. If the electric
circuit is overloaded with other
appliances, your appliance
may not function properly. Use
in conjunction with a power
strip or extension cord is not
recommended.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SHORT CORD
INSTRUCTIONS
Your Breville appliance is fitted
with a short power supply cord
as a safety precaution to prevent
personal injury or property
damage resulting from pulling,
tripping or becoming entangled
with a longer cord. Do not allow
children to use or be near this
appliance without close adult
supervision. Longer detachable
power supply cords or extension
cords are not recommended but
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 countertop or
tabletop 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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Components
A. Bean Hopper Lid
Air tight seal to maximize bean freshness.
B. Bean Hopper
1lb bean hopper with locking system for
easy removal and bean transfer.
C. Hardened Stainless Steel Conical Burrs
Maximizes particle size for full flavor
potential.
- Removable and Adjustable Upper Burr
D. Backlit LCD Screen
Displays grind setting, grind size, number of
shots or cups and current grind time.
E. GRIND AMOUNT|PROGRAM Dial
Adjusts programmed amount to increase or
decrease dose.
F. SHOTS|CUPS Button
Selects number of shots or cups.
G. Grind Outlet
H. Grind Tray
Catches grind overflow.
Removable for easy cleaning.
I. Grind Size Dial
60 custom grind settings from espresso
to press.
J. START|PAUSE|CANCEL Button
Starts, Pauses and Cancels operation.
K. Portafilter Activation Switch
Activates or cancels grinder with a press of
the portafilter.
ACCESSORIES
L. Portafilter Cradle 50–54mm
M. Portafilter Cradle 58mm
N. Conical Burr Cleaning Brush
O. Grinds Container
For storing ground coffee.
Oi - Container Cap
Oii - Container Lid
NOT SHOWN
Grinding Chamber
Minimizes static of beans before dispensing.
Automatic Thermal Safety Shut Off
Protects motor from overheating.
Power Saving/Sleep Mode
Unit powers down to standby after 5 minutes
of non use.
Cord Storage
NOTE
Your Certified Remanufactured Product may
not include all accessories shown.
To purchase accessories, call Breville
Consumer Support.
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Assembly
GRINDER OVERVIEW
• Your Smart Grinder™ Pro uses hardened
stainless steel concial burrs to grind whole
bean coffee suitable for a range of brewing
methods, from the finest setting for espresso
to the coarsest setting for press. You are able
to select the amount of shots or cups with a
single button. The grind amount (dose) for all
coffee types is controlled by a digital timer.
The default dose for each brew method can
be adjusted by turning the Grind Amount
Dial and changing the time the grinder will
run. Once you have the desired dose, you can
press and hold the PROGRAM button to set
your custom time. You can grind directly into
a portafilter, grinds container or drip coffee
filter basket.
BEFORE FIRST USE
• Remove and safely discard all promotional
labels and packing materials attached to your
Breville product.
• Wash hopper, cradles, grind container,
container lid and cleaning brush in warm
soapy water and dry thoroughly. Wipe
exterior of grinder with a soft damp cloth and
dry thoroughly. Place grinder on flat level
surface and plug power cord into 120V outlet.
ENERGY SAVING FEATURE
The grinder will automatically switch off if
not used for 5 minutes.
To reactivate the machine whilst in POWER
SAVING/SLEEP MODE, press any button
on the grinder control panel.
NOTE
If bean hopper has not been locked into
position, ‘PLEASE LOCK HOPPER’
message will be displayed on the LCD
screen disabling the operation of the grinder
for safety.
BEAN HOPPER
• Align tabs on the base of the bean hopper
and insert hopper into position. Turn the
bean hopper dial 90° to lock into position.
Fill with fresh coffee beans and secure lid on
top of bean hopper.
• The bean hopper can be removed by turning
dial anti clockwise and lifting hopper to pull
out. The locking system allows you to remove
and transfer beans in the hopper to a storage
container safely.
• Within each brew method (espresso,
percolator, drip or press), there is a range
of grind size settings. Between each brew
method the grind size settings will differ.
This is due to each method requiring
different grind sizes for optimum extraction.
• Experiment with different grind size settings
by rotating the Grind Size dial to achieve the
brew that best suits your taste.
START PAUSE
GRIND AMOUNT SHOTS CUPS
CANCELPROGRAM
Functions
GRINDING FOR ESPRESSO COFFEE
Use single wall filter baskets when grinding
fresh coffee beans. Use the finer 1–30
settings in the ESPRESSO range.
STEP 1:
Insert the appropriate portafilter cradle size.
Insert your portafilter into the cradle.
PUSH
50-54mm
58mm
CRADLES
NOTE
You can change the amount already
selected during operation by pressing the
SHOTS|CUPS button. Maximum number of
shots with the cradle inserted is 2.
STEP 2: Selecting your SHOTS|CUPS
1. Select the desired amount of
ground coffeerequired by pressing
the SHOTS|CUPS button.
START PAUSE
GRIND AMOUNT SHOTS CUPS
CANCELPROGRAM
2. Continue pressing the SHOTS|CUPS
button until desired amount is displayed.
3. The maximum number of shots or cups
for each brew method is shown in the
coffee chart over page. The amount
dispensed will vary depending on the brew
method selected and the grind amount.
4. Rotate the Grind Amount Dial to adjust
the grinding time to achieve the correct
amount of coffee. Increasing time
will increase the dose and decreasing
the time will decrease the dose.
START PAUSE
GRIND AMOUNT SHOTS CUPS
CANCELPROGRAM

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STEP 3: Select your grind size
For espresso, we recommend selecting
Grind Size setting 12 as a starting point and
moving the Grind Size dial Coarser or Finer
to adjust the flow of espresso as required.
This should be done in conjunction with
setting the grind amount (dose).
START PAUSE
GRIND AMOUNT SHOTS CUPS
CANCELPROGRAM
You will need to extract a shot of espresso
to determine if a change in grind size
and/or grind amount is necessary to achieve
the correct rate of flow. Traditionally,
a single shot of espresso is defined as 1oz in
30 seconds and a double shot of espresso as
2oz in 30 seconds.
NOTE
If the Grind Size Dial is tight, run the
grinder by pressing the START|PAUSE|
CANCEL button while turning the Grind
Size Dial. This will release coffee grounds
caught between the burrs.
Coffee Chart
ESPRESSO
FINE
1-30
1 UP TO 5 SHOTS
DRIP FILTER / PERCOLATOR
MEDIUM COARSE
49-54
1 UP TO 12 CUPS
FRENCH PRESS
FRENCH PRESS
COARSE
55-60
1 UP TO 12 CUPS
COFFEE TYPE
GRIND SIZE
GRIND SETTING
AMOUNT
USE SETTING FOR
PERCOLATORS
(with coarse screen filter)
DRIP COFFEE
(with GoldTone filter)
MEDIUM
31-48
1 UP TO 12 CUPS
PERCOLATORS
(with fine screen filter)
DRIP COFFEE
(with paper filter)
STEAM ESPRESSO
(non pump)
ESPRESSO MACHINES
If using Dual Wall Filters, we
recommend starting at grind
setting 30 and moving to a
finer grind if needed.
STOVETOP PERCOLATOR /
MOCHA MACHINES
GRINDING INTO A GRINDS
CONTAINER OR COFFEE FILTER
Remove cradle by sliding out from under the
grind outlet.
PULL
Slide in grinds container with cap open or
coffee filter directly under grind outlet.
INSERT UNDER
GRIND OUTLET
OPEN CONTAINER
CAP
• Select the required amount of ground coffee
by pressing the SHOTS|CUPS button.
• Press the START|PAUSE|CANCEL button to
start grinding operation.
START PAUSE
SHOTS CUPS
CANCEL
START PAUSE
SHOTS CUPS
CANCEL
You can grind into grinds container without
the lid. However, we recommend keeping
the lid on to prevent coffee grinds from
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Manual Grinding
Grinding manually allows you to have
complete control over how much coffee
is dispensed.
Press and hold either the
START|PAUSE|CANCEL button or push
the handle of your portafilter to activate the
PORTAFILTER SWITCH for as long as
you require.
Release START|PAUSE|CANCEL button
or PORTAFILTER SWITCH and grinding
will stop.
START PAUSE PORTAFILTER SWITCH
PRESS & HOLD TO GRIND
RELEASE TO STOP
OR
PUSH
ADJUSTING YOUR GRIND AMOUNT
The Grind Amount Dial gives you the ability
to modify the preset SHOTS|CUPS amounts
to deliver more or less ground coffee into
your portafilter or grinds container.
Increasing the Grind Amount
To increase the grind amount selected,
turn the GRIND AMOUNT dial to the right.
Each adjustment will increase the grind time
by 0.2 of a second.
START PAUSE
GRIND AMOUNT SHOTS CUPS
CANCELPROGRAM
Decreasing the Grind Amount
To decrease grind amount selected, turn the
Grind Amount Dial to the left.
Each adjustment will decrease the grind
time by 0.2 of a second.
START PAUSE
GRIND AMOUNT SHOTS CUPS
CANCELPROGRAM
Resetting To Default
To RESET the grind amount/time to
the default settings, press and hold the
SHOTS|CUPS button until a long beep
sounds.
FEATURES OF YOUR BREVILLE
SMART GRINDER™ PRO
Automatic Grinding
Grinding automatically allows you to grind
hands-free. The grinder will automatically
stop when the preset amount of coffee is
dispensed.
• Press and release either the
START|PAUSE|CANCEL button or push
the handle of your portafilter once. This will
activate the PORTAFILTER SWITCH.
• Grinding will automatically stop when the
preset amount is dispensed.
START PAUSE PORTAFILTER SWITCH
PRESS & RELEASE
OR
PUSH
It is normal for the correct amount of coffee
to appear overfilled in your portafilter.
Un-tamped coffee is approximately three
times the volume of tamped coffee.
NOTE
Programming a custom grind amount/time
only sets it for that particular brew method.
This will not change the other Shots or
Cups settings.
Pause Function
You can pause the grinder during operation
allowing you to collapse or settle the coffee
in the portafilter.
• Press and release the
START|PAUSE|CANCEL button to start the
grinding operation.
• During grinding, press the
START|PAUSE|CANCEL button again to
pause the operation for 10 seconds.
• Press again within this time to resume
grinding the remaining dose.
START PAUSE
GRIND AMOUNT SHOTS CUPS
CANCELPROGRAM
PRESS & RELEASE
Program Function
Once you have set your required dose, you
can program this time into the number of
shot(s) currently displayed on the LCD.
Press and hold the PROGRAM button,
grinder will beep twice to confirm. Only the
shot displayed will be programmed, all other
shots will remain unchanged.
START PAUSE
GRIND AMOUNT SHOTS CUPS
CANCELPROGRAM
PRESS & HOLD

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Care & Cleaning
1. Empty beans from the hopper and grind out any excess beans (see below).
2. Unplug power cord from power outlet before cleaning.
3. Wash the grind container and lid, bean hopper and lid in warm soapy water, rinse and
dry thoroughly.
4. Wipe and polish exterior of appliance with a soft damp cloth.
NOTE
• Do not use alkaline or abrasive cleaning agents, steel wool or scouring pads, as these can damage
the surface.
• Please do not clean any grinder parts or accessories in the dishwasher.
CLEANING CONICAL BURRS
Regular cleaning helps the burrs achieve consistent grinding results which is especially
important when grinding for espresso coffee.
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Hold hopper over container & turn
dial to release beans into container
Align hopper
into position
Run grinder
until empty
Remove hopperUnlock hopper
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Clean lower
burr with
cleaning brush
Clean upper
burr with
cleaning brush
Clean grind
outlet with
brush
Remove upper
burr
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Push upper
burr firmly into
position
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Lock upper burr
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Align hopper
into position
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Lock hopper
AIR TIGHT
CONTAINER
ADJUSTING CONICAL BURRS
Some types of coffee may require a wider grind range to achieve an ideal extraction or brew.
A feature of your Smart Grinder™ Pro is the ability to extend this range with an adjustable
upper burr. We recommend making only one adjustment at a time.
Hold hopper over container & turn
dial to release beans into container
Align hopper
into position
Run grinder
until empty
Remove hopperUnlock hopper
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Move adjustable
top burr, 1number,
coarser or finer
Default setting
is 6
Remove wire
handle from both
sides of the burr
Align the number
with the handle
opening
Remove upper
burr
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Insert wire
handle from both
sides of the burr
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Push upper burr
firmly into
position
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Lock upper burr
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AIR TIGHT
CONTAINER
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Lock hopper
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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO
Grinder does not start
after pressing START|
PAUSE|CANCEL button
• Grinder not plugged in.
• Grinder has overheated.
• Bean hopper not attached correctly.
‘PLEASE LOCK HOPPER’ will be
displayed on LCD screen.
• Plug power cord into power outlet.
• Remove power plug from power
outlet. Leave for 20 minutes to cool
down before using again.
• Lock bean hopper into position.
Motor starts but no
ground coffee coming
from grind outlet
• Incorrect button pressed.
• No coffee beans in bean hopper.
• Grinder/bean hopper is blocked.
• Press START|PAUSE|CANCEL
or PORTAFILTER SWITCH to
activate.
• Fill bean hopper with fresh coffee
beans.
• Remove bean hopper. Inspect bean
hopper and burrs for blockage.
Replace parts and try again.
Motor starts but
operates with a loud
‘racket’ noise
• Grinder is blocked with foreign item
or chute is blocked.
• Moisture clogging grinder.
• Remove bean hopper, inspect burrs
and remove any foreign body.
• Clean burrs and chute (refer to
Care & Cleaning on page 15).
• Leave burrs to dry thoroughly
before re-assembling. You can use
a hair dryer to blow air into grinder
inlet (lower burr) to dry.
Unable to lock bean
hopper into position • Coffee beans obstructing bean
hopper locking device. • Remove bean hopper. Clear coffee beans from top of burrs. Re-lock
hopper into position & try again.
Not enough/too
much coffee grind • Grind amount requires adjustment. • Press SHOTS|CUPS button to
change grind amount.
• Use Grind Amount Dial to fine tune
the amount ‘more’ or ‘less’.
Portafilter overfills • It is normal for the correct amount
of coffee to appear overfilled in
your portafilter. Untamped coffee
has approximately three times the
volume of tamped coffee.
Emergency stop? • Press START|PAUSE|CANCEL
button to stop operation.
• Unplug power cord from power
outlet.
FRENCH PRESS
Follow these easy steps for a great cup:
1. Using a variable temperature kettle, heat
the appropriate volume of water to 200˚F.
This is an ideal temperature for brewing
coffee. Do not use boiling water.
2. Select grind size setting 58.
3. Select the number of cups you are
brewing. Adjust the amount of coffee
to suit the strength you prefer.
4. Place the ground coffee in the plunger vessel.
5. Pour the heated water into the plunger in
a swirling manner to ensure all the ground
coffee is soaked and the plunger vessel is
full. The ‘bloom’ (expanding coffee and
gases) should reach the top of the plunger.
6. Using a timer, wait 4 minutes.
7. Using a spoon, break the ‘crust’ (the bloom
becomes dense and a bit hard).
8. Insert the plunger and carefully press down.
9. Do not press too hard. Gently release
pressure by pulling up slightly and press
down again if you have pressed too hard.
MAKING BETTER QUALITY COFFEE
• Freshly ground coffee is the key to making
coffee with more flavor and body.
• Coffee flavor and strength is a personal
preference. Vary the type of coffee beans,
amount of coffee and fineness of grind to
achieve the flavor you prefer.
• Use freshly roasted coffee beans with a
‘roasted on’ date to maximize flavor, not a
use-by or best before date.
• Use coffee beans between 5 and 20 days after
the ‘roasted on’ date for optimal freshness.
• Store coffee beans in a dark, cool and dry
place. Vacuum seal if possible.
• Buy in small batches to reduce the storage
time.
• Once coffee is ground, it quickly loses its
flavor and aroma. For the best results, grind
beans immediately before brewing.
• Do not store beans in the bean hopper.
Place them back in an airtight container.
• When storing the appliance, run grinder
empty to clear ground beans left in chamber.
• Run grinder for 2 seconds to purge some
coffee before each use, for maximum
freshness.
• Clean the bean hopper and conical burrs
regularly.

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