Breville Barista Touch BES880BSS2JAN1 User manual

the Barista Touch™
Instruction Book - BES880

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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 any packaging
material and promotional
labels or stickers before
using the Barista Touch™
for the first time.
•To eliminate a choking
hazard for young children,
2Breville Recommends
Safety First
2Limited Product Warranty
 Warning for Button Battery
8 Components
10 Features
11 Assembly
12 Functions
18 Tips
23 Care & Cleaning
27 Troubleshooting
Contents
Brevilles warranty for this product
covers the repair or replacement if
it’s found to be defective due to faulty
materials, workmanship, or function
within the warranty period. All legal
warranty rights under applicable
national legislation will be respected
and will not be impaired by our
warranty. For details on length of
warranty, to obtain a printed copy or to
read full terms and conditions please
scan the R code or
visit www.breville.com
Alternatively, call the
Breville Service Centre
(see back cover for
contact details).
QR
Limited Product
Warranty

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remove and safely discard
the protective cover fitted
to the power plug of this
appliance.
•Do not place the product
near the edge of a bench
or table during operation.
Ensure the surface is level,
clean and free of water
and other substances.
•Do not use the product on
a sink drain board.Do not
operate the appliance if it
is in an enclosed space, or
within a cupboard.
•Do not let the cord hang
over the edge of a bench
or table, or become
knotted. Keep away from
hot gas or electric burner,
or where it could touch
a heated oven.
•This appliance can
be used by children
aged from  years and
above if they have been
given supervision or
instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand
the hazards involved.
Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be
made by children unless
they are aged from  years
and above and supervised.
Keep the appliance and
its cord out of reach of
children aged less than
 years.
•Appliances can be used
by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge
if they have been given
supervision or instruction
concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards
involved.
•Children shall not play with
the appliance.
•Regularly inspect the
supply cord, plug and
actual appliance for any
damage. If found damaged
in any way, immediately
cease use of the appliance
and return the entire
appliance to the nearest
authorised Breville Service

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Centre for examination,
replacement or repair.
•Keep the appliance and
accessories clean. Follow
the cleaning instructions
provided in this book.
Any procedure not listed
in this instruction booklet
should be performed at
an authorised Breville
Service Centre. 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
mA be installed in the
electrical circuit supplying
the appliance. See your
electrician for professional
advice.
•Potential injury from
misuse.
•Heating element surface
is subject to residual heat
after use.
NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS
REGARDING MEMORY
STORAGE
Please note that in order to
better serve our customers,
internal memory storage
has been imbedded into
your appliance.
This memory storage
consists of a small chip to
collect certain information
about your appliance
including the frequency of
use of the appliance and
the manner in which your
appliance is being used. In
the event your appliance
is returned for service,
the information collected
from the chip enables us
to quickly and eciently
service your appliance.
The information collected
also serves as a valuable
resource in developing
future appliances to better
serve the needs of our
consumers. The chip does
not collect any information
regarding the individuals
who use the product or

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the household where the
product is used. If you have
any questions regarding
the memory storage
chip please contact us at
[e-mail]
SPECIFIC
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR BES880
•This appliance is
recommended for
household use only. Do
not use this appliance for
any purpose other than
its intended use. Do not
use in moving vehicles
or boats. Do not use
outdoors.
•If the appliance is to be:
 left unattended
 cleaned
 moved
 assembled; or
 stored
•Always switch o the
espresso machine by
pressing the Power button
to OFF, switch o at the
power outlet and unplug.
•Ensure the product is
properly assembled
before first use.
•Do not use any other
liquid apart from cold
mains/town water. We
do not recommend the
use of highly filtered,
de-mineralised or distilled
water as this may aect
the taste of the coee and
how the espresso machine
is designed to function.
•Ensure the portafilter
is firmly inserted and
secured into the group
head before starting an
extraction. Never remove
the portafilter during
the extraction process.
•Do not touch hot surfaces.
Allow the product to cool
down before moving or
cleaning any parts.
•Use caution after milk
texturing as the ‘Auto
Purge’ function may
purge hot steam when the
steam wand is lowered.
•Use caution when
operating machine as

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FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
metal surfaces are liable
to get hot during use.
•Use caution when using
the descale feature as hot
steam may be released.
Before descaling, ensure
drip tray is empty and
inserted.
WARNING
Do not immerse power
cord, power plug or
appliance in water
or any other liquid.
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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•The battery inside the
product shall not be
replaced or removed by
the user at any time.
•The battery is hazardous
and is to be kept away
from children (whether the
battery is new or used).
•Swallowing battery may
lead to serious injury in as
little as  hours or death,
due to chemical burns and
potential perforation of the
oesophagus.
•If you suspect your
child has swallowed or
inserted a button battery,
immediately seek medical
attention or call the -
hour Poisons Information
Centre on 13 11 26 for
fast, expert advice.
•Tell others about the risks
associated with button
batteries and how to keep
their children safe.
•Dispose of used button
batteries immediately and
safely. Flat batteries can
still be dangerous.
Keep out of reach
of children
WARNING FOR
BUTTON BATTERY

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Components
A. 250g bean hopper
With locking system for easy removal,
storage and transfer of coee beans.
B. Integrated conical burr grinder
C. Touch screen control panel
Displays current settings and provides
touch interface.
D. GRIND SIZE selector
Espresso grind settings from fine to coarse.
E. POWER button
F. Integrated removable 54mm tamper
G. Grind outlet
H. Hands free grinding cradle
I. 54mm stainless steel portafilter
With commercial style spouts.
J. Removable wet & dry coee separator
drip tray
K. 2L removable water tank
With replaceable water filter to reduce
impurities and scale.
L. Group Head
M. Dedicated hot water outlet
N. Extra-tall cup clearance for tall mugs
O. Easy clean steam wand
For automatic milk texturing.
P. Milk temperature sensor
Q. Storage tray (located behind drip tray)
Houses accessories when not in use.
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ACCESSORIES
1. Stainless steel milk jug
2. Cleaning disc
3. Cleaning tablets
4. Dual Wall filter baskets (1 cup & 2 cup)
Use with pre-ground coee.
5. Single Wall filter baskets (1 cup & 2 cup)
Use when grinding fresh whole coee
beans.
6. Water filter and holder
All parts of the Barista Touch™
that come into contact with coee,
water and milk are BPA Free.
7. Cleaning brush
8. The Razor™ precision dose trimming tool
9. Steam wand cleaning tool
10.Water hardness test strip
11. Descaling powder
12. The Dosing Funnel™ 54
13. Drip Tray Guard
(Included with machines in colour only.
DO NOT DISCARD)
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COLOUR TOUCH SCREEN
CONTROL PANEL
Swipe & Select from the drinks menu.
Adjust your shot volume, milk texture or milk
temperature, then save it as your personal
favourite.
AUTOMATIC HANDS FREE MILK
TEXTURING
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.
RAPID HEAT UP
Innovative heating system achieves ideal
extraction temperature in  seconds.
INTEGRATED CONICAL
BURR GRINDER
Precision conical burrs maximise ground
coee surface area for a full espresso flavour.
Upper and lower burrs are removable for
cleaning.
ADJUSTABLE GRIND SIZE
Espresso grind settings from fine to coarse for
optimal extraction.
ADJUSTABLE GRIND AMOUNT
Adjust the amount of fresh ground coee
dosed into the filter basket to suit the fineness
or coarseness of the grind.
AUTOMATIC DOSING
Use the FILTER SIZE button to tell the
machine if you are using a  CUP or  CUP
filter basket. The grinder will dispense the
required amount of ground coee for a single
or double cup dose.
HANDS FREE GRINDING
Auto stop for hands free grinding directly into
the portafilter.
THE RAZOR™ DOSE
TRIMMING TOOL
Patented twist blade trims down the puck
to the right level for precision dosing and a
consistent extraction.
ADJUSTABLE TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
For optimum coee flavour.
PID TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Electronic PID temperature control for
increased temperature stability.
INSTANT HOT WATER
Dedicated hot water outlet for making
Long Blacks and pre-heating cups.
LOW PRESSURE PRE-INFUSION
Applies low water pressure at the start of
the extraction to gently expand grinds for
an even extraction.
VOLUMETRIC CONTROL
Preset  &  cup volumes, manual over-ride or
programmable shot volumes.
DRY PUCK FEATURE
Removes excess water from the ground coee
in the filter basket after extraction for easy
disposal of the coee puck.
Barista Touch
Features

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Assembly
BEFORE FIRST USE
Machine Preparation
Remove and discard all labels and packaging
materials attached to your espresso machine.
Ensure you have removed all parts and
accessories before discarding the packaging.
Remove the packaging and the plastics bags
containing the water filter and water filter
holder. Clean parts and accessories (water tank,
portafilter, filter basket, jug) using warm water
and a gentle dish washing liquid. Rinse well
then dry thoroughly.
INSTALLING THE WATER FILTER
• Remove the water filter and water filter holder
from the plastic bag.
• Soak the filter in cold water for  minutes.
• Wash the filter holder with cold water.
• Set the reminder for next month of
replacement. We recommend to replace the
filter after  months.
• Insert the filter into the two parts of the filter
holder.
• To install the assembled filter holder into the
water tank, align the base of the filter holder
with the adapter inside the water tank.
Push down to lock into place.
• Fill the water tank with cold water before
sliding back into position at the back of the
machine and locking into place.
NOTE
Replacing the water filter after three months
or L will reduce the need to descale the
machine. Filter can be purchased at Breville
webpage.
NOTE
DO NOT use highly filtered, demineralised or
distilled water in this machine. This may aect
the taste of the coee.

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Functions
FIRST USE
. Press POWER button to turn the
machine on.
. Follow the instructions on screen to
guide you through first use setup.
. After completing setup, the machine
will tell that it is ready to use.
GuideExit
Your Barista Touch is now ready
Select the guide to find out more about your Barista Touch
or exit to proceed to your drink selection
The machine is now in STANDBY mode.
. Touch Guide and the machine will guide
you step by step to make your first coee.
Touch the and go to the Drinks Menu
or <to repeat the Setup. To repeat the
Guide at any time, go to Settings Menu.
NOTE
If your water hardness is either  or  when
tested, we strongly recommend you to change
to an alternate water source.
Please ensure to test the water hardness of the
alternative water source youve chosen and
input into the machine accordingly. Avoid
using overly filtered water, like RO water
unless some mineral content is being added
back to the final water. Never use distilled
water, or water with no or low mineral content
as this will aect both the taste.
ATTACHING THE DRIP TRAY
• Place the drip tray grill on
top of the drip tray.
• Machines with color, attach the drip tray
protection guard cover on the drip tray.
• Slide the drip tray into the machine.
NOTE
Using the drip tray protection guard cover
is optional. But note that using the drip tray
protection guard can protect your drip tray
from dents and scratches
GRINDING OPERATION
Insert bean hopper into position on-top of the
machine. Turn dial to lock into place.
Fill hopper with fresh beans.
NOTE
This machine is designed only for whole
roasted coee beans. Avoid grinding unroasted
green and under-roasted coee beans. These
are dense and not brittle enough to run
through a burr grinder. This will damage or
break burr grinders and even pose a safety risk.
TIP
We recommend quality  Arabica beans
with a Roasted On date stamped on the bag,
not a Best Before or Use By date. Coee beans
are best consumed between – days after
the Roasted On date. Stale coee may pour too
quickly from the portafilter spouts and taste
bitter and watery.

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DRINK SELECTION
To enter Drinks Menu screen, touch the Home icon . Swipe & select your drink.
Touch the Help & Tip icon to see Barista Touch™ Guide.
Select your drink
Espresso
Long Black Latte Flat White
Cappuccino
NOTE
Please keep the touch screen dry and clean to ensure that the machine functions properly.
DRINK SCREEN
In this screen, you can customise your drink by touching the oval shaped buttons. You cannot
adjust the Grind Size by touching the button, use the dial on the side of the machine.
Grind duration
(single / double /
custom) Milk froth level
Drink chosen
Milk temperature
Setting icon
Brew setting: touch this button to scroll
Espresso - single shot / double shot / custom extraction time
Long Black - small / medium / large
Grind size
Home icon
Brew
Cappuccino
Double
Grind Milk
4
150º
15s
Hot Water
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SETTING GRIND SIZE
Selecting Your Filter Basket
Choose and insert the Filter Basket into the
Portafilter for the number of coees or strength
you are making. Use the Single Cup Filter
Basket for making a single cup or a weaker
tasting espresso. Use the Double Cup Filter
Basket for making  cups or a stronger tasting
espresso, usually for mugs or larger cups.
See TIPS for more detailed guide.
In the touchscreen, select the chosen filter
basket by touching the toggle option under the
Grind button.
The grind size will aect the rate of water flow
through the coee in the filter basket and the
flavour of the espresso. When setting the
grind size, it should be fine but not too fine
and powdery. When trying a new coee, it may
take  or  tries to identify the correct grind
size for your coee.
There are numbered settings on the
touchscreen. The smaller the number,
the finer the grind size. The larger the
number, the coarser the grind size.
Automatic Dosing
• Ensure the hopper is locked into position and
is filled with fresh coee beans.
• Insert the required filter basket into the portafilter.
• Attach and twist the dosing funnel onto the
portafilter.
• Insert the portafilter (with the dosing funnel)
into the grinding cradle.
• Touch the Grind button once, or push and
release the portafilter to engage the grinding
activation switch. Then allow fresh ground
coee to fill the portafilter.
• Grinding will automatically stop, however if
you wish to stop grinding before the cycle has
finished, push and release the portafilter.
NOTE
It is normal for the portafilter to appear
overfilled with ground coee.
Manual Dosing
• If you prefer to manually dose, with the
portafilter inserted in the grinding cradle,
push and hold the portafilter to engage the
grinding activation switch. Continue holding
until the desired amount of ground coee has
been dosed.
• To stop grinding, release the portafilter.
This will release the grinding activation
switch and stop the grinding function.
Tamping the Ground Coee
• Once grinding is complete, carefully
withdraw the portafilter from the grinding
cradle.
• Tap the portafilter several times to collapse
and distribute the coee evenly in the filter
basket.
• Tamp down firmly using approx. -kgs of
pressure. The amount of pressure is not as
important as consistent pressure every time.
• After tamping, remove the dosing funnel
from the portafilter.
NOTE
As a guide, the top edge of the cap on the
tamper should be level with the top of the filter
basket AFTER the coee has been tamped.

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Trimming the Dose
The Razor™ precision dose trimming tool
allows you to trim the puck to the right level for
a consistent extraction.
the Razor™
Precision dose trimming tool
• Insert the Razor™ dose trimming tool into
the filter basket until the shoulders of the tool
rest on the rim of the basket. The blade of
the dose trimming tool should penetrate the
surface of the tamped coee.
• Rotate the Razor™ dose trimming tool back
and forth while holding the portafilter on
an angle over a knock box to trim o excess
coee grinds. Your filter basket is now dosed
with the correct amount of coee.
• Wipe excess coee from the rim of the filter
basket to ensure a proper seal is achieved in
the group head.
Purging the Group Head
Before placing the portafilter into the group
head, run a short flow of water through the
group head by touching the Hot Water
button. This will stabilise the temperature
prior to extraction.
Inserting the Portafilter
CAUTION
DO NOT insert the portafilter with the dosing
funnel in the group-head.
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 center
until resistance is felt.
LOCK TIGHT
ESPRESSO EXTRACTION
Touch the Brew button on the display to start
extraction. You can switch between single shot,
double shot or Custom by touching the Single,
Double or Custom button. The duration times
are preset, but can be customised.
Brew
Double
Brew
Single
Brew
Custom
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MANUAL OVERRIDE
Press and hold the Brew button (approx secs)
to enter manual extraction mode. Touch the
Brew button to start the extraction, touch the
Brew button to stop the extraction.
NOTE
• The amount of espresso extracted in the cup
will vary depending on your grind size and
grind amount settings.
• Touching the Brew button during a preset
shot volume will immediately stop the
extraction.
• For optimal flavour when using a  CUP filter
basket, you should extract approx. ml.
When using a  CUP filter basket, you should
extract approx. ml.

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TEXTURING MILK
Dierent brands and types of milk and milk
alternatives will texture dierently. You may
need to adjust the froth level accordingly. Start
with fresh cold milk. Fill milk jug to below the
spout position. Lift steam wand and insert into
milk jug. Lower steam wand, ensuring it is fully
down. The milk jug should rest on the milk
temperature sensor located on the drip tray
and milk should cover the ring around steam
wand tip. The toggle button under the Milk
button will show you whether you placed the
milk jug correctly.
MIN
MAX
MILK MUST
COVER THIS
RING
NOTE
Use the indicator on the screen for the correct
milk jug position.
Under the Milk button, temperature level
and froth level are displayed. They are preset
based on the drink youve chosen but you can
customise by touching those options.
To start, touch the Milk button. The screen will
display the temperature of the milk as it heats.
Milk texturing will stop automatically when the
selected milk temperature is reached.
Lift steam wand to remove milk jug. Wipe the
wand & tip with a clean damp cloth. Lower
steam wand to the down position and the wand
will automatically purge.
NOTE
Prior to texturing milk, it is recommended to
momentarily purge the steam wand by first
touching the Milk button. Touching the button
again will stop steam delivery.
MANUAL MILK TEXTURING
Auto milk texturing and auto shut-o are
disabled during manual milk texturing mode.
Lift the steam wand. Start frothing by touching
the button. When frothing is done, touch the
Milk button to stop.
Wipe the wand & tip with a clean damp cloth.
Lower steam wand to the down position and
the wand will automatically purge.
CAUTION: BURN HAZARD
Pressurised steam can still be released, even
after machine has been switched o.
Children must always be supervised.
NOTE
• When the machine creates steam, a pumping
noise can be heard. This is the normal
operation of the Italian pump.
• After  seconds of continuous steaming,
the machine will automatically disable the
steam function.
• Use exclusively the stainless steel milk jug
included in the pack to froth milk. The use of
container made of glass or plastic material to
froth milk may lead to dangerous conditions.
LONG BLACK
There are  preset Long Black settings –
Small (ml), Medium (ml), and Large
(ml). Grind dose & tamp your portafilter &
insert into the group head. Position your cup
underneath the portafilter spouts & the hot
water spout. The hot water is delivered first,
and espresso will be extracted after that.

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HOT WATER
The HOT WATER function can be used to
pre-heat cups or add hot water manually.
To start & stop hot water, touch Hot Water on
the screen.
Hot water limit is approximately  seconds.
Depending on the size of your cup, you may
need to touch the Hot Water button to stop
pouring.
NOTE
You cannot run hot water and extract espresso
at the same time.
ADDING NEW DRINK
Touch Add New in the menu screen to create
a customised drink. You can adjust parameters
based on a standard style and save your own.
Add New
+
Alternatively, after manually adjusting
parameters touch the small icon to save
the current setting.
TIPS
Ensure the drip tray is firmly pushed in place
and emptied whenever the full drip tray
indicator is visibly floating.
AUTO OFF MODE
The machine automatically switches to
AUTO OFF mode after  minutes.
SETTINGS
To enter settings menu, touch the icon
on the upper right of the screen.
Quick Start Guide
Machine will guide you on screen, step by step
to make an actual coee.
Clean Cycle
The Cleaning Cycle cleans the shower screen
and back-flushes the group head.
Cleaning Steam Wand
This will show how to clean the steam wand
to remove any blockage for better steaming
performance.
Descale Cycle
Descaling prevents excess mineral and scale
build-up. A pop-up message will let you know
when it is time for descaling.
Brew Temperature
It allows you to adjust the recommended
extraction temperature.
Default Milk Temperature
It allows you to adjust default temperature level
on all milk base drinks.
Water Hardness
It is to test water to set how often you need to
descale the machine.
Screen Brightness
You can adjust brightness of your touch screen.
Sound Volume
You can adjust volume for alerts and reminders.
Demo Mode
It is for on-screen Barista Touch™
demonstration sequence.
Factory Reset
Use this function to reset all programmable
values back to the factory settings and delete all
custom drinks.

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Tips
PRE-HEATING
Heating your cup or glass
A warm cup will help maintain the coee’s
optimal temperature. Pre-heat your cup by
rinsing with hot water from the hot water outlet
and place on the cup warming tray.
Heating the portafilter and filter basket
A cold portafilter and filter basket can
reduce the extraction temperature enough to
significantly aect the quality of your espresso.
Always ensure the portafilter and filter basket
are pre-heated with hot water from the hot
water outlet before initial use.
NOTE
Always wipe the portafilter and filter basket
dry before dosing with ground coee as
moisture can encourage ‘channeling’ where
water by-passes the ground coee during
extraction.
SELECTING A FILTER BASKET
Single Wall Filter Baskets
Use Single Wall filter baskets if grinding fresh
whole coee beans.
Single Wall filter baskets allow you to
experiment with grind, dose and tamp to create
a more balanced espresso.
1 CUP 2 CUP
Dual Wall Filter Baskets
Use Dual Wall filter baskets if using
pre-ground coee.
Dual Wall filter baskets regulate the pressure
and help to optimise the extraction regardless
of the grind, dose, tamp pressure or freshness.
1 CUP 2 CUP
NOTE
• Regardless of whether you use Single Wall or
Dual Wall filter baskets, use the  CUP basket
when brewing a single cup and the  CUP
basket when brewing two cups or a stronger
single cup or mug.
• You will need to adjust the grind amount and
size if switching from a single basket to a
double basket, or vice versa.
The provided filter baskets are designed for:
 CUP basket  approx. -g.
 CUP basket  approx. -g.
NOTE
You may need to experiment with how much
coee is dosed into the filter basket or how
long the grinder needs to run to achieve the
correct dose. For example, when using a finer
espresso grind with the Single Wall filter
baskets, you may need to increase the grind
amount to ensure the filter basket is correctly
dosed.

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THE GRIND
If grinding coee beans, the grind size should
be fine but not too fine. The grind size will
aect the rate at which the water flows through
the ground coee 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 fingers),
the water will not flow through the coee even
when under pressure. The resulting espresso
will be OVER EXTRACTED, dark in color and
bitter in flavour.
If the grind is too coarse the water will flow
through the ground coee in the filter basket
too quickly. The resulting espresso will be
UNDER EXTRACTED and lacking in colour
and flavour.
EXTRACTING ESPRESSO
• Place pre-warmed cup(s) beneath the
portafilter and touch the Brew button for the
desired volume.
• Due to pre-infusion time, the espresso will
not start to flow immediately.
A great espresso is about achieving the
perfect balance between sweetness, acidity
and bitterness. The flavour of your coee will
depend on many factors, such as the type
of coee beans, degree of roast, freshness,
coarseness or fineness of the grind, dose of
ground coee, and tamping pressure.
Experiment by adjusting these factors just one
at a time to achieve the taste of your preference.

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EXTRACTION GUIDE
• Flow starts after 8-12 secs
• Flow slow like warm honey
• Crema is golden brown with a ne
mousse texture
• Espresso is dark brown
Tamp using 10-15kgs of
pressure. The top edge of
metal cap on the tamper
should be level with the
top of the filter basket
AFTER tamping. Remove
the dosing funnel from
the portafilter then trim
the puck to the right level
using the Razor™
precision dose trimming
tool.
• Flow starts after 1- 7 secs
• Flow fast like water
• Crema is thin and pale
• Espresso is pale brown
• Tastes bitter/sharp, weak and watery
• Flow starts after 13 secs
• Flow drips or not at all
• Crema is dark and spotty
• Espresso is very dark brown
• Tastes bitter and burnt
CORRECT EXTRACTION UNDER EXTRACTION OVER EXTRACTION
Tamp using 10-15kgs of
pressure. The top edge of
metal cap on the tamper
should be level with the
top of the filter basket
AFTER tamping. Remove
the dosing funnel from
the portafilter then trim
the puck to the right level
using the Razor™
precision dose trimming
tool.
Adjust & re-test
Adjust & re-test
ALWAYS TAMP TO LINEALWAYS TAMP TO LINE
Adjust & re-test
SOLUTIONS SOLUTIONS
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
ground coffee in the lter
basket, lock the
portalter into the
machine and run hot
water through.
AFTER EXTRACTION
Adjust & re-test
DECREASE
GRIND AMOUNT
Adjust & re-test
INCREASE
GRIND AMOUNT
Adjust & re-test
TURN
Adjust & re-test
TURN
LOCK TIGHT
Hot Water
Grind
15s
Grind
15s
GRIND GRIND DOSE TAMP
OVER EXTRATED
BITTER • ASTRINGENT
Too fine Too much
Use razor to trim
Too heavy
BALANCED Optimum -g ( cup)
-g ( cup)
-kgs
UNDER EXTRACTED
UNDERDEVELOPED • SOUR
Too coarse Too little
Increase dose & use razor to trim
Too light