Breville the Smart Grinder Pro BCG820BSSXL User manual

The Breville® BCG820BSSXL –Smart Grinder Pro™ –How do you get the dose you need for the grind you select?
The Breville® Smart Grinder™ Pro automatically doses the same amount every time you grind for your perfect shot,
every single cup.
A. Bean Hopper Lid.
B. Bean Hopper.
C. Stainless Steel Conical Burrs.
D. LCD Screen.
E. GRIND AMOUNT/PROGRAM Dial.
F. SHOT/CUPS Button.
G. Grind Outlet.
H. Grind Tray.
I. Grind Size Dial.
J. START/PAUSE/CANCEL Button.
K. Portafilter Activation Switch.
L. 50mm - 54mm Portafilter Cradle.
M. 58mm Portafilter Cradle.
N. Conical Burr Cleaning Brush.

O. Grinds Container.
Oi. Container Cup.
Oii. Container Lid.
SET UP INSTRUCTION
Place the base on a flat level surface
Align the tabs on the base of the bean hopper with the openings on the top of the grinder base and insert
it into the top of the grinder.
Turn the bean hopper dial 90° to lock into position.
Fill with fresh coffee beans and press the lid onto the hopper securely.
When using the portafilter, secure in the appropriate portafilter cradle into place beneath the grind chute.
Ensure that you have the appropriate filter locked into the portafilter based on the size of shot you would
like to make.
If using a gold tone filter, the grinds container, or a paper filter, ensure that it is placed beneath the grind
chute before you begin grinding.
GRINDING TIPS:
COFFEE TYPE
ESPRESSO
DRIP FILTER/PERCOLATOR
FRENCH
PRESS
GRIND SIZE
FINE
MEDIUM
MEDIUM COARSE
COARSE
GRIND SETTING
1 - 30
31 - 48
49 - 54
55 - 60
AMOUNT
FROM 1 TO 5 SHOTS
1 TO 12 CUPS
1 TO 12 CUPS
1 TO 12
CUPS
USE THIS
SETTING FOR:
ESPRESSO MACHINES:
If using dual wall, set grind to 30 to start,
adjust according to taste.
STOVE TOP PERCOLATOR/ MOCHA
MACHINES
PERCOLATORS
(with coarse screen
filters)
DRIP COFFEE
(with gold tone filter)
PERCOLATORS
(with fine screen
filter)
DRIP COFFEE
(with paper filter)
STEAM ESPRESSO
(non pump)
FRENCH
PRESS
* Please note that you can always reset the grind amount/time to the factory default setting by pressing and
holding the SHOTS/CUPS button until a long beep sounds.*
When adjusting grinds from coarser to finer, always have the grinder running. This allows the burrs to adjust with
material in them and keeps them at a proper distance to accommodate beans.
You can adjust the conical burrs to a wider range then the presets on the grinder. To extend this range, please
follow these steps:
Unlock the bean hopper.
Empty the beans in the hopper into a container. Ensure that you also turn the locking dial in the hopper to
the “lock” position to make sure that all beans from the lower section are emptied as well.

Lock the empty hopper back in place and run the grinder until no further grinds are produced from the
grinder. The motor will become higher pitched, indicating that the beans are gone.
Remove the hopper once again.
Remove the outer burr.
Remove the wire handle from the side of the burr at the point where the wire enters the burr.
The default setting on the burr itself is ’6′. Adjust the burr one number coarser or finer.
Align the number with the handle opening.
Insert the handle into both sides of the burr once again.
Push the outer burr into it’s normal position and turn to lock.
Align the hopper and lock into place.
Replace the beans and check the extraction.
Blockage of the Smart Grinder Pro
Regular use of the Smart Grinder Pro™ can result in blockage. This is a common occurrence and can be easily
corrected. This blockage can be from a few different sources: a foreign item mixed in with the coffee beans (like a
stone or overly-roasted bean), grounds build up (most especially from the use of oily beans), or even water.
Regular cleaning can prevent the grounds build up and the water blockage. If the beans look shiny on the surface,
generally it means that oils have been brought to the surface and this can easily cause clumping of the grounds
within the burs of the grinder. Water being present can cause the same issue, making the grounds stick to each
other and eventually blocking parts of the grinder.
To clear this blockage, remove the bean hopper lid and unlock the hopper. This closes the chute openings
on the bottom of the grinder and prevents beans from spilling out.
Remove the hopper and set aside.
Tip the grinder over into a bowl or container to empty out any beans remaining in the hopper seat/top of
the outer bur.
Lift the outer bur handle and turn the outer bur counter-clockwise to unlock. The bur will be stiff and it
may seem like excessive force is being used but this is to make sure that it locks securely in place and will
not accidentally unlock while in use.
Lift out the outer bur and, holding the side carefully, use the cleaning brush provided to brush all grounds
from the bur and the ring surrounding it. It’s important to remove all of the excess even from the outer
ring as that can fall in and cause the same type of blockage.
Set the outer bur aside and place a paper coffee filter or paper towel beneath the grinds chute.
Holding the end of the cleaning brush, slide it into the grinder, bristles down, as far in as it can safely and
easily be moved. Please note, the burs are sharp so this should be done very carefully.
Sliding the brush up and down, move it around the interior of the grinder. When resistance is felt,
continue slowly and gently moving the bristles against that area. Grounds should slowly fall from the
grinds chute.
Once the grinder is no longer releasing any grounds, set the brush aside and take a close look at the
grounds released. If they look damp at all, leave the grinder disassembled until all parts are completely
dry. If there is any question as to whether or not they are, a blow dryer can be used to push air through
the grinder and past the inner bur to assist in releasing any left over grounds as well as to dry any damp
spots.
Reassemble the grinder and commence grinding as normal.

If there is a foreign object that is causing the blockage, it may also be that it makes a loud cracking racket inside
the grinder. If that is heard, stop the grinder immediately and proceed with the above steps. When tipping the
grinder over to empty out any beans, it can be tipped completely upside down and very gently shaken to loosen
the object.
The Smart Grinder Pro™ will not start.
There can be several reasons that the Smart Grinder Pro™ will not start even though the START/CANCEL
button has been pressed:
Ensure that the cord for the Smart Grinder Pro™ is securely plugged into the wall outlet.
The Bean Hopper may not be locked into place. If this occurs, the ‘LOCK BEAN HOPPER’ message will
appear on the LCD screen. Simply remove the bean hopper lid and the bean hopper, clean out the locking
area on the top of the grinder, re-seat the hopper and lock securely into place. The lock will click into
place. Replace the lid and press the START/CANCEL button to commence grinding.
The Smart Grinder Pro™ is equipped with a Thermal Safety Shut Off to prevent over-heating of the motor
due to excessive grinding or overly-heavy loads. When this is engaged, the machine will shut off and
pressing the START/CANCEL button will not turn it on until it’s been given a chance to cool. Unplug the
grinder and leave off for about 20 minutes.