Breville Barista Express BES870BSS User manual

the Barista Express™
Instruction Book - BES870

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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.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USE AND SAVE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
•Carefully read all
instructions before
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. Ensure the
surface is level, clean and
free of water and other
substances.
2 Breville Recommends Safety First
7 Components
9 Functions
22 Care & Cleaning
29 Troubleshooting
33 Coffees to try
Contents

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•Do not use the Barista
Express™ on a sink drain
board.
•Do not place the Barista
Express™ on or near a hot
gas or electric burner, or
where it could touch a
heated oven.
•Do not use the Barista
Express™ inside a cabinet.
•Always ensure the Barista
Express™ is properly
assembled before
connecting to power
outlet and operating.
Follow the instructions
provided in this book.
•The appliance is not
intended to be operated
by means of an external
timer or separate remote
control system.
•Do not use attachments
other than those provided
with the Barista Express™.
•Do not attempt 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 firmly inserted and
secured into the brewing
head before using the
machine.
•Never remove the
portafilter during the
brewing operation as
the machine is under
pressure.
•Cleaning and user
maintenance must not
be performed by children
without supervision.
•Do not move the Barista
Express™ whilst in
operation.

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•Do not leave the Barista
Express™ unattended
when in use.
•Do not touch hot surfaces.
Allow the Barista
Express™ to cool down
before moving or cleaning
any parts.
•Do not place anything,
other than cups for
warming, on top of the
Barista Express™.
•Always switch off the
Barista Express™ by
pressing the POWER
button to ‘Off’, switch
off at the power outlet
and unplug if appliance
is to be left unattended,
if not in use, before
cleaning, before
attempting to move the
appliance, disassembling,
assembling and when
storing the appliance.
•Keep the appliance and
accessories clean. Follow
the cleaning instructions
provided in this book.
SPECIFIC
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR WATER
FILTER
•Filter cartridge should
be kept out of reach of
children.
•Store filter cartridges in a
dry place in the original
packaging.
•Protect cartridges from
heat and direct sunlight.
•Do not use damaged filter
cartridges.
•Do not open filter
cartridges.
•If you are absent for a
prolonged period of time,
empty the water tank and
replace the cartridge.

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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
intended for use by
persons (including
children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of
experience or knowledge,
unless they have been
given supervision or
instruction concerning
use of the appliance by
a person responsible for
their safety.
•Children should be
supervised to ensure
they do not play with the
appliance.
•It is recommended to
regularly inspect the
appliance. Do not use the
appliance if power cord,
power plug or appliance
becomes damaged in
anyway. Return the
entire appliance to
the nearest authorised
Breville Service Centre
for examination and/or
repair.
•Any maintenance other
than cleaning should
be performed at an
authorised Breville
Service Centre.
•This appliance is
recommended 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.

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•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
not exceeding 30mA be
installed in the electrical
circuit supplying the
appliance.
See your electrician for
professional advice.
WARNING
Fully unwind the cord
before use.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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INTEGRATED CONICAL BURR
GRINDER
Stainless steel conical burrs maximise ground
coffee surface area for a full espresso flavour.
ADJUSTABLE GRIND SIZE
18 grind settings (fine, 1–16, coarse) from
coarse to fine for optimal espresso extraction.
HANDS FREE DIRECT GRINDING
INTO PORTAFILTER
Auto stop for hands free grinding direct into
portafilter.
AUTOMATIC DOSING
Dispenses the required amount of coffee for a
single or double cup dose.
GRIND AMOUNT DIAL
Adjusts dose to suit fineness or coarseness of
grind.
DOSE TRIMMING TOOL
For precise dose control.
ELECTRONIC PID TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
For increased 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 the water pressure through
the ground coffee in the portafilter during
extraction.
DRY PUCK FEATURE
Releases water pressure from the ground coffee
in the filter basket for easy disposal of the
coffee puck.
1700W HIGH POWER
For faster heat up and high pressure steam.
INSTANT HOT WATER
Dedicated hot water outlet for making
long blacks and pre-heating cups.

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Components
A
B
E
C
D
F
G
H
J
K
M
L
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A. Automatic Dosing.
Select between single or double
filter basket.
B. Mechanical Clutch Protection.
C. Grind Size Selector.
D. POWER Button.
Surround illuminates when machine is
switched on.
E. Grind Amount Dial.
Controls the amount of fresh ground
coffee dosed into the filter basket.
F. Integrated Removable Tamper.
For consistent tamping control.
G. Grinding Cradle.
For directly dosing into portafilter.
H. Cup Warming Tray.
I. CLEAN / DESCALE Light.
Indicates when a cleaning cycle or
descaling 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. Pressure Gauge.
Monitors espresso extraction pressure.
R. PROGRAM Button.
Personalise your espresso shot volumes
& also accesses Advanced Temperature
functions.
S. STEAM Dial /Hot Water Dial.
Selector control for steam and hot water.
T. Programmable.
1 CUP and 2 CUP button.

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P
O
S
V
U
W
Q
R
T
U. Instant Hot Water.
Dedicated hot water outlet for making long
blacks and pre-heating cups.
V. Stainless Steel Portafilter.
With commercial style spouts.
W. 360° Swivel Action Steam Wand
Easily adjusts to perfect position for
texturing.
Custom designed accessories.
1. Dose trimming tool.
2. Single wall filter baskets for freshly
ground coffee.
3. Dual Wall filter baskets.
(1 cup & 2 cup) for pre-ground coffee.
4. 480ml stainless steel jug.
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 Holder and Water Filter.
Removable 2 Litre Water Tank.
Filled from the top with integrated water
filtration.
Storage Tray.
Located behind the drip tray for storage
of accessories.
Cord Storage.
Located under the water tank.

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Functions
BEFORE FIRST USE
Machine Preparation
Remove and discard all labelling and
packaging materials attached to your espresso
machine. Ensure you have removed all
parts and accessories before discarding the
packaging.
Clean parts and accessories (water tank,
portafilter, filter baskets and jug) using warm
water and a gentle dish washing liquid and
rinse well. Wipe the outer housing, bean
hopper and drip tray with a soft damp cloth
and dry thoroughly. Do not immerse the outer
housing, power cord or power plug in water or
any other liquid.
The water filter located inside the water tank
will need to be removed before washing the
water tank.
CONDITIONING THE WATER FILTER
• Remove filter from the plastic bag and soak in
a cup of water for 5 minutes.
• Rinse filter under cold running water.
• Wash the stainless 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 with water
• Press POWER button
• A pumping sound will be heard. The machine
will reach operating temperature and go into
STANDBY mode.
FLUSHING THE MACHINE
It is recommended to complete a water
flushing operation, without ground coffee, to
ensure the machine has been conditioned.
When the machine has reached STANDBY
mode, run the following 2 steps.
• Press the 2 CUP button to run hot water
through the group head for 30 seconds.
• Activate steam for 10 seconds.
• Repeat this cycle until the water tank
is empty.
NOTE
Do not clean any of the parts or accessories in
the dishwasher.