Breville BES820XL User manual

Model BES820XL
Die Cast Programmable
Espresso Machine

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5Breville Recommends Safety First
7Features Of Your Breville Die Cast Programmable
Espresso Machine
9Know Your Breville Die Cast Programmable
Espresso Machine
11 Before First Use
12 Assembling Your Breville Die Cast Programmable
Espresso Machine
14 Operating Your Breville Die Cast Programmable
Espresso Machine
18 Programming Your Breville Die Cast Programmable
Espresso Machine
19 How To Texture Milk For A Cappuccino Or Latté
21 Using The Hot Water Function
22 Coffee Making Tips
24 Care And Cleaning
27 Trouble Shooting Guide
30 Coffees To Try
34 Recipe Inspirations
34 One year limited warranty
CONTENTS

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At Breville, we know that coffee lovers
will go to great lengths to refine the art of
making coffee. They will experiment with
flavors and adjust the tamp and grind
of the beans in search for the perfect
espresso. The Die Cast Programmable
Espresso Machine caters for all levels of
coffee making, from manual control to
programmable coffee and from the novice
through to the experienced barista.
After extensive research and rigorous
testing, this machine boasts key features
such as custom set programming, a
premium brew process and a quality
espresso pressure gauge. Energy saving
features, like the auto power down, help to
save on electricity consumption, and the
selection of premium materials make the
BES820XL the best of Breville.
Enjoy!

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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST
•Do not place this appliance on or near a hot
gas or electric burner, or where it could
touch a heated oven.
•Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a
table or counter, touch hot surfaces or
become knotted.
•The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by Breville may cause a risk
of injury to persons, fire or electric shock.
•Strictly follow cleaning and care instructions.
•Always switch the appliance to ‘OFF’, and
remove plug from the power outlet when
the appliance is not being used and before
cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on
or taking off parts, and before cleaning
the appliance.
•An extension cord is not recommended,
however, if one is needed, the extension
cord should be a grounded type and its
electrical rating must be the same or more
wattage as 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 call Breville Customer
Service at 1-866-BREVILLE.
•For any maintenance other than cleaning,
call Breville Customer Service at
1-866-BREVILLE.
•Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
•Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions, or has been
damaged in any manner. Return appliance
to the nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
•Carefully read all instructions before
operating and save for future reference.
•To protect against fire, electrical shock and
injury to persons do not immerse the
appliance, cord or plug in water or any
other liquid.
•This appliance is 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.
•Young children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
•Do not leave the appliance unattended
when in use.
•Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles.
•Always use the appliance on a dry, level
surface.
•To disconnect, turn all controls to ‘OFF’,
then remove plug from power outlet.
We at Breville 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

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST (continued)
Special Safety Instructions
•Only use cold water in the water tank.
Do not use any other liquid.
•Never use the machine without water
in it.
•Ensure the filter holder is firmly secured
when using the machine.
•Never remove the filter holder during the
brewing operation as the machine is
under pressure.
Electric Cord Statement
Your Die Cast Programmable Espresso
Machine has a short cord as a safety
precaution to prevent personal injury or
property damage resulting from pulling,
tripping or becoming entangled with
the cord.
Do not allow children to be near or
use this appliance without close adult
supervision. If you must use a longer
cord or an extension cord when using the
appliance, the cord must be arranged so
it will not drape or hang over the edge of a
countertop, tabletop or surface area where
it can be pulled on by young children or
tripped over.
NOTE: Your Breville appliance comes
with the unique Assist Plug™,
conveniently designed with a
finger hole in the power plug,for
easy and safe removal from
the outlet. For safety reasons
it is recommended you plug
your Breville appliance directly
into the power outlet. Use
in conjunction with a power
strip or extension cord is not
recommended.
To prevent electric shock, personal injury
or fire, the electrical rating of the extension
cord if you must use one must be the
same or more than the wattage of the
appliance (wattage is marked on the
underside of the appliance).
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:
This product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.

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Programmable Function
This espresso machine offers a convenient
choice between the Manual Operation or the
intelligent Programmable Function that can be
personalised with the user’s favorite espresso
setting.
Espresso Pressure Gauge
The espresso pressure gauge assists in
obtaining the most favorable extraction
pressure, guiding the user to create their ideal
espresso. This is achieved by measuring the
pressure at which the water is being forced
through the ground coffee in the filter holder.
Ideal Espresso - Optimum Zone
The gauge needle when positioned within the
recommended Optimum Zone during pouring
indicates the espresso will be produced at the
ideal pressure. The brewed espresso should
have a generous layer of fine textured and
evenly colored golden créma.
Under Extracted Espresso
The gauge needle when positioned below the
Optimum Zone during pouring indicates that
the espresso will be produced with insufficient
pressure resulting in an ‘under extracted’
espresso. This occurs when the water flow
through the ground coffee in the filter is too
fast. As a result the optimal flavor will not be
extracted and the coffee will be watery and lack
thick créma on the top.
Possible causes for under extraction are: coffee
grind is too coarse and/or insufficient coffee in
filter and/or under tamping.
Over Extracted Espresso
The gauge needle when positioned above the
OPTIMUM Zone during pouring will indicate
that the espresso will be produced with too
much pressure resulting in an ‘over extracted’
espresso. This occurs when the water flow
through the ground coffee in the filter is too
slow. As a result the coffee will be very dark and
bitter, with a mottled and uneven créma on top.
Possible causes for over extraction are: ground
coffee is too fine and/or too much ground coffee
in filter and/or over tamping.
Hot Water Wand
The dedicated hot water wand is ideal for
making your favourite hot drinks. For convenient
use the wand has a commercial style 360°
ball joint.
FEATURES OF YOUR BREVILLE DIE CAST PROGRAMMABLE ESPRESSO MACHINE

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FEATURES OF YOUR BREVILLE DIE CAST PROGRAMMABLE ESPRESSO MACHINE (continued)
Commercial Style Steam Wand
The swivel-action steam wand, with
stainless steel frothing attachment, easily
adjusts to the perfect position for texturing
milk. The wand has a commercial style
360° ball joint.
Advanced Dual Wall Créma System
Filters
Advanced Dual Wall Créma System Filters
(one and two cup) are supplied with the
Breville Die Cast Programmable Espresso
Machine.
The Advanced Dual Wall Créma System
Filters are designed to intentionally
slow the water flow rate during brewing,
allowing you to easily pour your espresso
at the ideal pressure, for the perfect
créma.
The filters are suited to both pre-ground
vacuum packed coffee and freshly ground
coffee.
Electronic Temperature Control
The electronic temperature control system
accurately maintains the optimal brewing
temperature of the water. This helps
ensure the user gets the best possible
extraction each time an espresso is made.
Energy Saving Features
The Breville Die Cast Programmable
Espresso Machine will enter the ‘Power
Save Mode’ if not used for one hour, and
will automatically switch off if not used for
a further three hours.
The ‘Power Save Mode’ uses 45% less
power than when the machine is in
‘Stand by’ Mode.
During ‘Power Save Mode’ only the
POWER button surround will be
illuminated. All other button and light
surrounds will not be illuminated.
To re-activate the machine during ‘Power
Save Mode’, simply press the program or
one-cup or two-cup buttons. The POWER
button surround will then illuminate and
flash while the machine quickly reheats to
operational temperature. When the correct
temperature has been reached, all the
button surrounds on the control panel
will illuminate.
To switch off the espresso machine whilst
it is in ‘Power Save Mode’, simply press
the POWER button once.

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KNOW YOUR BREVILLE DIE CAST PROGRAMMABLE ESPRESSO MACHINE
Extra-large cup warming plate
Power button
surround illuminates when the
button is pressed to ‘On’
Steam light
illuminates to indicate that the steam
function is selected
Extra-large cup height for coffee
mugs
Removable 34oz drip tray
and stainless steel grid
NOT SHOWN
Custom designed accessories:
Stainless steel frothing jug
Measuring/tamping spoon
Cleaning Tool
Quick Start Guide
1 & 2 cup dual wall stainless steel filters
Pod Filter
15 bar pump
Italian-designed and made
Hot water wand
provides instant hot water
‘Power Save Mode’
Hot water light
illuminates to indicate hot water function
is selected
Pre-brew function
for optimal coffee extraction pressure
Auto purge function
for optimal coffee extraction temperature
Electronic temperature control
Drip tray full indicator

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KNOW YOUR BREVILLE DIE CAST PROGRAMMABLE ESPRESSO MACHINE (continued)
External viewing back-lit
water window Swivel steam wand and stainless
steel frothing attachment
easily adjusts to perfect positioning for
frothing milk
Espresso pressure gauge
assists in obtaining the most favorable
extraction pressure
Group head
for easy fitment of the filter holder
Advanced dual wall créma system
for the ideal créma
Programmable features:
1 cup button and 2 cup button
Solid chrome brass filter holder
Thermoblock heating system
ensures coffee is extracted at the
correct temperature
NOT SHOWN
Cord storage
Storage tray
located behind the drip tray for storage
of accessories
Selector control for steam or hot water
Removable 75oz water tank
filled from the front of the machine
Program button
Intelligent programmable function
that can be personalized with your
favorable espresso setting