Breville BDC450 User manual

the BrevillePrecision Brewer™Thermal
Instruction Book - BDC450/BDC455

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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 the appliance and
save for future reference.
• Remove and safely discard
any packaging material,
plastic power plug cover,
and any removable labels
before using appliance.
• If the appliance is to be:
−left unattended
−cleaned
−moved
−assembled; or
−stored
unplug the unit from the
power outlet.
• Always operate the
appliance on a stable and
heat resistant surface.
• Do not place the appliance
on or near a hot gas burner,
electric element or where it
could touch a heated oven.
2 Breville recommends safety first
8 Components
10 Features
10 Assembly
11 Operation
15 Programming
16 Tips
19 Care & Cleaning
20 Troubleshooting
23 French
Contents

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• Ensure the unit has at
least 4 inches (10cm) of
clearance from all side
panels.
• Do not operate the
appliance without water
in the water tank. Use
only cold, preferably
filtered water. Do not fill
the appliance with any
other liquids for brewing
operations.
• Ensure the supplied mesh
basket filter or a paper filter
(8-12 cup, flat base basket
style with ~ 3¼"/8.25cm
base) is placed in the
coffee basket before using
the appliance. Do not use
the mesh basket filter in
conjunction with a paper
filter.
• Before starting a brew cycle:
−Check that the carafe drip
stop moves up and down
freely.
−Completely empty the
carafe and securely lock
the carafe lid in place.
−Insert and seat the carafe
under the drip stop.
−Ensure the filter basket is
empty and properly fit in
place.
• During a brew cycle:
−Do not remove the carafe
or remove the filter basket
while the unit is in a brew
cycle. Failure to follow the
above may lead to scalding
or serious injury.
• Some surfaces may be hot,
use caution when touching
or lifting the unit or
accessories.
• Use only carafe handle
when lifting the carafe.
• The carafe is designed for
use with this appliance only.
It must never be used on a
range top or in a microwave.
• Scalding may occur if
the carafe lid or basket
is removed during the
brewing cycle.
CAUTION
• Risk of injury. Proper
installation/removal of
basket is required to reduce
the risk of splashing of hot
water.

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• Always ensure the carafe
lid is securely locked in
place onto the carafe before
pouring.
• Do not use the carafe with a
cracked, loose, weakened or
damaged handle.
• Do not use the filter basket
with a cracked, loose,
weakened or damaged
handle.
• Do not touch hot surfaces.
Use the handle for lifting
and carrying the carafe.
• Always wait until the
machine has cooled before
removing the brew basket.
• Do not set a hot carafe on
a wet, cold or heat sensitive
surface.
• Always switch the appliance
off by removing the power
plug from the power outlet
before attempting to move
the appliance, when the
appliance is not in use and
before cleaning and storing.
Allow to cool before putting
on or taking off parts,
and before cleaning the
appliance.
• Do not use harsh or
abrasive materials when
cleaning any part of this
appliance such as steel
wool or scoring pads.
• The use of attachments
not sold or recommended
by Breville may cause fire,
electric shock or injuries.
• Scalding may occur if the
basket is removed during
the brewing cycles.
• Proper installation of filter
basket, showerhead seal,
and showerhead locking
ring is required to reduce
the risk of splashing of hot
water.
CAUTION
• To prevent damage to
the appliance do not use
alkaline cleaning agents
when cleaning, use a soft
cloth and a mild detergent.
• The heating element
surface is subject to residual
heat after use.
• The appliance shall not be
placed in a cabinet when in
use.

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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
FOR ALL
ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES
• Fully unwind cord before
use.
• To protect against fire,
electric shock, and injury to
persons, do not immerse
cord, plug or appliance in
water or any other liquid.
• Do not let the cord hang
over the edge of a bench or
table, touch hot surfaces, or
become knotted.
• Do not leave the appliance
unattended when in use.
• Children should be
supervised to ensure
they do not play with the
appliance.
• 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.
• It is recommended to
regularly inspect the
appliance. Do not use the
appliance if the power
supply cord, power plug,
or appliance becomes
damaged in anyway.
Immediately stop using
the unit and call Breville
Consumer Support.
• Close supervision is
necessary when the
appliance is used by or
near children.
CAUTION
• We recommend using
cold, filtered water. We do
not recommend the use of
de-mineralized or distilled
water as this may affect the
taste of brewed coffee.