Breville Barista Touch User manual

the Barista Touch™
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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USE AND SAVE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
•Carefully read all
instructions before
operating and save for
future reference.
•Do not touch hot
surfaces. Use handles or
knobs as advised in this
instruction book.
•To protect against
fire, electric shock and
injury to persons do not
immerse the power cord,
plug, or appliance itself
in water or other liquids.
•Close supervision is
necessary when any
appliance is used by
or near children.
•If the appliance is to be:
- left unattended
- cleaned
- moved
- assembled or
- stored
2Breville Recommends
Safety First
8Components
11 Assembly
12 Functions
23 Care & Cleaning
27 Troubleshooting
Contents
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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•Always switch off the
appliance by pressing
the POWER button to
off and unplug from the
power outlet.
•Unplug from outlet when
not in use and before
cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or
taking off parts and before
cleaning the appliance.
•It is recommended to
regularly inspect the
appliance and power cord.
Do not use the appliance
if there is damage to
the power cord or plug,
or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been
damaged in any way.
Immediately stop
use and call Breville
Consumer Support.
•The use of accessory
attachments not
recommended by Breville
may result in fire, electric
shock or injury to persons.
•Do not let the power cord
hang over the edge of a
table or counter-top, or
touch hot surfaces.
•Do not place the
appliance near the edge
of a table or counter-top.
Ensure the surface is level,
clean and free of water
and other substances.
•Do not place the
appliance on or near a hot
gas or electric burner.
Do not place it in, or allow
it to come in contact with
a heated oven.
•Do not operate the
appliance if it is in
an enclosed space,
or within a cupboard.
•This appliance is
recommended for
household use only.
Do not use this appliance
for anything other than its
intended use. Do not use
outdoors. Do not use in
moving vehicles or boats.

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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 efficiently
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
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
•It is recommended to plug
the espresso machine
into a properly grounded
and dedicated circuit,
separate from other
electrical appliances.
•Avoid contact with
moving parts.
•Check bean hopper
for presence of foreign
objects before using.
•Use only cold water in
the water tank. Do not
use any other liquids. Do
not use highly filtered,
demineralized or distilled
water as this may affect
the taste of the coffee
and how the espresso
machine operates.

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•Ensure the portafilter
is firmly inserted and
secured into the group
head before starting an
extraction. Never remove
the portafilter during the
extraction process.
WARNING
To avoid the risk of injury,
do not open the brew
chamber during the
brew process.
•Use caution after milk
texturing as the auto
purge function will purge
hot steam when the steam
wand is lowered.
•Caution must be used
during descaling as hot
steam may be released.
Before descaling, turn
off the machine, allow
to cool for at least 1 hour
and ensure the drip tray is
empty and fully inserted.
For instructions, refer
to 'Descale', page 23.
•Do not attempt to
open or service the
espresso machine.
•For any maintenance
other than cleaning,
call Breville Consumer
Support or visit a Breville
Authorized Servicer.

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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.
SHORT CORD
INSTRUCTIONS
Your Breville appliance is
fitted with a short power
cord to reduce personal
injury or property damage
resulting from pulling,
tripping or becoming
entangled with a longer
cord. Longer detachable
power cords or extension
cords are available and
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 counter-top or table
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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BREVILLE ASSIST®PLUG
Your Breville appliance
comes with a unique
Assist®Plug, conveniently
designed with a finger hole
to ease removal from the
power outlet.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Components
A. 8.8oz (250g) bean hopper
With locking system for easy removal,
storage and transfer of coffee 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 coffee separator
drip tray
With Empty Me! tray full indicator.
K. 68 fl.oz (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 coffee.
5. Single Wall filter baskets
(1 cup & 2 cup) Use when grinding fresh
whole coffee beans.
All parts of the Barista Touch™
that come into contact with coffee,
water and milk are BPA Free.
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6. Water filter and holder
7. Cleaning brush
8. The Razor™ precision dose trimming tool
9. Steam wand cleaning tool
10. Water hardness test strip
11. Descaling power
12. The Dosing Funnel™ 54
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120 V~60 Hz 1680 W
Rating Information
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COLOR 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 favorite.
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 3 seconds.
INTEGRATED CONICAL
BURR GRINDER
Stainless steel conical burrs maximize
ground coffee surface area for a full espresso
flavor. 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 coffee
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 1 CUP or 2 CUP
filter basket. The grinder will dispense the
required amount of ground coffee 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 coffee flavor.
PID TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Electronic PID temperature control for
increased temperature stability.
INSTANT HOT WATER
Dedicated hot water outlet for making
Americanos 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 1 & 2 cup volumes, manual over-ride or
programmable shot volumes.
DRY PUCK FEATURE
Removes excess water from the ground coffee
in the filter basket after extraction for easy
disposal of the coffee 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 5 minutes.
• Wash the filter holder with cold water.
• Set the reminder for next month of
replacement. We recommend to replace the
filter after 3 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 10.6 USgal / 40L 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 affect
the taste of the coffee.

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Functions
FIRST USE
1. Press POWER button to turn the
machine on.
2. Follow the instructions on screen to guide
you through first use setup.
3. 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.
4. Touch "Guide" and the machine will guide
you step by step to make your first coffee.
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 4 or 5 when
tested, we strongly recommend you change to
an alternate water source.
Filtered, bottled spring or mineral water will
extend both the life of your built-in filter and
descale intervals as well as superior taste.
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 affect both the taste.
GRINDING OPERATION
Insert bean hopper into position on-top of the
machine. Turn dial to lock into place.
Fill hopper with fresh beans.
TIP
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.

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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
Americano 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 customize 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
Americano - 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 coffees 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 2 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 affect the rate of water flow
through the coffee in the filter basket and the
flavor of the espresso. When setting the
grind size, it should be fine but not too fine
and powdery. When trying a new coffee, it may
take 2 or 3 tries to identify the correct grind
size for your coffee.
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 coffee 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
coffee 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 coffee.
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 coffee
has been dosed.
• To stop grinding, release the portafilter.
This will release the grinding activation
switch and stop the grinding function.
Tamping the Ground Coffee
• Once grinding is complete, carefully
withdraw the portafilter from the
grinding cradle.
• Tap the portafilter several times to collapse
and distribute the coffee evenly in the
filter basket.
• Tamp down firmly using approx. 22-33lbs
(10-15kgs) 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 coffee 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 coffee.
• Rotate the Razor™ dose trimming tool back
and forth while holding the portafilter on
an angle over a knock box to trim off excess
coffee grinds. Your filter basket is now dosed
with the correct amount of coffee.
• Wipe excess coffee 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 'Brew' button.
This will stabilize the temperature prior
to extraction.
Inserting the Portafilter
NOTE
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
Align portafilter handle with the INSERT
position on the group head. Lift to insert
portafilter into the group head and rotate
towards the LOCK TIGHT position until
resistance is felt.
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 customized.
Brew
Double
Brew
Single
Brew
Custom
22s
MANUAL OVERRIDE
Press and hold the 'Brew' button (approx 2secs)
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.

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• Touching the 'Brew' button during a
preset shot volume will immediately stop
the extraction.
• For optimal flavor when using a 1 CUP filter
basket, you should extract approx. 1oz / 30ml.
When using a 2 CUP filter basket, you should
extract approx. 2oz / 60ml.
TEXTURING MILK
Different brands and types of milk and milk
alternatives will texture differently. 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
customize 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-off 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
Pressurized steam can still be released, even
after machine has been switched off.
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 90 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.

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AMERICANO
There are 3 preset Americano settings –
Small (6oz / 180ml), Medium (8oz / 240ml),
and Large (12oz / 360ml). 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.
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 90 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 customized 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 Empty Me!
indicator is displayed.
AUTO OFF MODE
The machine automatically switches to
AUTO OFF mode after 30 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 coffee.
Language and units
Switch the language between English and
French, and unit between °F and °C.
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 coffee’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 affect 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 coffee as moisture
can encourage ‘channeling’ where waterby-
passes the ground coffee during extraction.
SELECTING A FILTER BASKET
Single Wall Filter Baskets
Use Single Wall filter baskets if grinding fresh
whole coffee 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 coffee.
Dual Wall filter baskets regulate the pressure
and help to optimize 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 1 CUP basket
when brewing a single cup and the 2 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:
1 CUP basket = approx. 8-11g.
2 CUP basket = approx. 16-19g.
NOTE
You may need to experiment with how much
coffee is inserted 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 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 fingers),
the water will not flow through the coffee even
when under pressure. The resulting espresso
will be OVER EXTRACTED, dark in color and
bitter in flavor.
If the grind is too coarse the water will flow
through the ground coffee in the filter basket
too quickly. The resulting espresso will
be UNDER EXTRACTED and lacking in
color and flavor.
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 flavor 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.

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EXTRACTION GUIDE
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)
22-33lbs
(10-15kg)
UNDER EXTRACTED
UNDERDEVELOPED • SOUR
Too coarse Too little
Increase dose & use razor to trim
Too light
• Flow starts after 8–12 secs
• Flow slow like warm honey
• Crema is golden brown with a ne
mousse texture
• Espresso is dark brown
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 by
pressing single or
double cup.
AFTER EXTRACTION
CORRECT EXTRACTION
Brew
Double
LOCK TIGHT
SOLUTIONS
• 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
UNDER EXTRACTION
Adjust & re-test
TURN
Adjust & re-test
INCREASE
GRIND AMOUNT
Grind
15s
Tamp using 22-33lb of
pressure. The top edge
of metal cap on the
tamper should be level
with the top of the lter
basket AFTER tamping.
Remove the dosing
funnel from the
portalter then trim the
puck to the right level
using the Razor
™
precision dose
trimming tool.
SOLUTIONS
• 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
OVER EXTRACTION
Adjust & re-test
TURN
Adjust & re-test
DECREASE
GRIND AMOUNT
Grind
15s
Tamp using 22-33lb of
pressure. The top edge
of metal cap on the
tamper should be level
with the top of the lter
basket AFTER tamping.
Remove the dosing
funnel from the
portalter then trim the
puck to the right level
using the Razor
™
precision dose
trimming tool.