Breville BES876 User manual

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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.
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USE AND SAVE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
• Remove and discard any
packaging materials safely
before use.
• Ensure the product is
properly assembled before
first use and fully unwind
the power cord before
operating.
• Before using for the first
time, please ensure that
your electricity supply
is the same as shown on
the rating label on the
underside of the appliance
(- V ~ - Hz
- W).
If you have any concerns,
please contact your local
electricity company.
• The installation of a
residual current safety
switch is recommended
to provide additional
safety when using all
Contents
 Breville Recommends Safety First
 Features
 Components
 Assembly
 Functions
 Care & Cleaning
 Troubleshooting

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electrical appliances.
Safety switches with a
rated operating current
not more than mA are
recommended. Consult
an electrician for
professional advice.
• Regularly inspect the
power cord, plug and
actual appliance for any
damage. If found to be
damaged in any way,
immediately cease use of
the appliance, and return
the entire appliance to
the nearest authorised
Breville®Service Centre
for examination,
replacement, or repair.
• Do not let the power cord
hang over the edge of a
counter or table. Do not
let the power cord touch
hot surfaces or become
knotted.
• Do not touch hot
surfaces. Always ensure
the appliance has been
allowed to cool; 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 and unplug from the
power outlet.
• Children must not play
with the appliance. Do
not leave the appliance
unattended when in
use. Do not move the
appliance whilst in
operation.
• This appliance 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 understands
the hazards involved.
• Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be
made by children unless
they are older than  and
supervised. Keep the
appliance and its cord
out of reach of children
aged less than  years.

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To eliminate a choking
hazard for young children,
discard the protective
cover fitted to the power
plug safely.
• Position the appliance on
a stable, heat resistant,
level, dry surface away
from the counter edge, and
do not operate on or near
a heat source such as a hot
plate, oven, or gas hob.
• Do not operate the
appliance in an
enclosed space, or
inside a cupboard.
• Do not use attachments
other than those provided
with the appliances. The
use of attachments not
sold or recommended by
Breville®may cause fire,
electric shock, or injury.
• This appliance is for
household use only. Do
not use the appliance for
anything other than its
intended purpose. Do not
use in moving vehicles
or boats. Do not use
outdoors. Misuse may
cause injury.
• Servicing should only
be performed by an
authorised service
representative.
• Improper use of the
appliance incorrectly
operated or
unprofessionally
repaired. In such a case,
any warranty claim is void.
No warranty claim for any
damages can be accepted.
• The appliance is not
intended to be operated
by means of an external
timer or separate
remote-control system.
• Use caution when
operating machine as
metal surfaces are liable
to get hot during use.
Heating element is subject
to residual heat after use.
• The steam wand must
be positioned over the
drip tray and away from
persons before turning the
steam dial to ON.
• Do not put fingers into
the tamping chute
when pushing down the
tamping lever.

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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• Do not open the
programming port, this is
exclusively for authorised
service personnel only.
• Do not operate the grinder
without the hopper lid in
position. Keep fingers,
hands, hair, clothing, and
utensils away from the
hopper during operation.
• Do not fill water tank with
hot water.
• Never use the appliance
without water in the
water tank.
• Wipe the outer surface
with a soft, damp cloth
and then polish with a
soft, dry cloth. Keep the
appliance and accessories
clean. Follow the cleaning
instructions provided.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to
the appliance, do not use
alkaline cleaning agents
when cleaning, use a
soft cloth and a mild
detergent.
The symbol shown
indicates that this
appliance should not
be disposed of in normal
household waste. It should
be taken to a local authority
waste collection centre
designated for this purpose
or to a dealer providing
this service. For more
information, please contact
your local council oce.
To protect against
electric shock, do not
immerse the power cord,
power plug or appliance in
water or any other liquid.

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THERMOCOIL PRECISION
HEATING SYSTEM
Integrated stainless steel water coil that
accurately controls water temperature.
PRECISION CONICAL BURR GRINDER
Precision conical burrs maximise ground
coee surface area for a full espresso flavour.
LESS MESS
The portafilter remains secure in the same
position as you grind, dose and tamp, reducing
any potential grinds mess on your drip tray
and bench top.
PID TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Electronic PID temperature control for
increased temperature stability.
DEDICATED HOT WATER SPOUT
For making Long Blacks and pre-heating cups.
MANUAL MICROFOAM
TEXTURING WAND
 swivel action steam wand that easily
adjust to perfect position for milk texturing.
THE IMPRESS PUCK™ SYSTEM
Simplifies the steps needed to grind, dose, and
tamp to create an impressive puck. Less mess.
Less fuss.
Intelligent Dosing
Dose is automatically calculated based on
last grind.
Assisted Tamping with a  Barista Twist Finish
Precise kg impression with a professional
 degree barista twist for a polished puck.
Precision Measurement Auto Corrects the
Next Dose
Gauge indicates when correct level is achieved,
and the system automatically remembers the
adjustment for the next time.
Features

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A. g Bean Hopper
B. Dose Button (Grind Start) –
Illuminates when portafilter is
properly inserted
‘A Bit More’ – when flashing
C. Tamp Indicator –
Flashes when ready to tamp
D. Automatic / Manual Dose Light Indicators
E. Assisted Tamp Lever
F. Dose Level Indicator
G. Manual Dose Adjust Dial –
Press to change to auto / manual dose mode.
Rotate to adjust the manual dose amount.
H. Group Head
I. Removable Tamp Cover
J. Grinding Cradle
K. Filter Button –
Single or double filter basket
L. Espresso Extraction Pressure Gauge –
Monitors extraction pressure
M. L Removable Water Tank
N.  CUP,  CUP Buttons
O. Power Button
P. Steam / Hot Water Dial
Q. Maintenance Light Indicator
R. Water / Steam / Heating Light Indicator
S. Hot Water Outlet
T. mm Stainless Steel Portafilter
U. Steam Wand
V. Drip Tray
Tool storage tray – houses accessories when
not in use. (see page )
Components
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ACCESSORIES
A. mm Stainless Steel Portafilter
B. Stainless Steel Milk Jug
C. Water Filter Holder With Filter
D.  CUP &  CUP Single Wall Filter Baskets
E.  CUP &  CUP Dual Wall Filter Baskets
F. Cleaning Tablets
G. The Razor™ Precision Trimming Tool
H. Allen Key
I. Cleaning Tool For Steam Wand Tip
J. Cleaning Disc
K. Descaling Powder
L. Cleaning Brush
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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 from the box before discarding
the packaging.
Remove the water tank located at the back of
the machine by pulling the water tank handle.
Clean parts and accessories (water tank,
portafilter, filter baskets, jug) using warm water
and a gentle dish washing liquid. Rinse well
then dry thoroughly.
NOTE
For machines in colour, drip tray protection
guard included. DO NOT DISCARD.
INSTALLING THE WATER FILTER
• Remove the water filter and water filter holder
from the plastic bag.
• Soak the filter in cold water for  minutes.
5m
H
2
0
• Rinse the filter with cold water.
• Insert the filter into the filter holder.
• Set the reminder for next month of
replacement. It is recommend replacing
the filter every  months.
REPLACEMENT DUE
• Insert the filter into 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.
NOTE
Replacing the water filter every three months
will reduce the need to descale the machine.
Filters can be purchased from the Breville
webpage.
Assembly

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Attaching the Hopper
• Insert the bean hopper into position on top
of the machine.
• Turn the dial to lock the hopper into place.
• Fill the hopper with fresh beans.
NOTE
The filter light flashes between single and
double basket size when the bean hopper is
not correctly locked into position.
Attaching the Drip Tray
• Place the drip tray grill on top of the drip tray.
• For machine in colour, attach the drip tray
protection guard cover on the drip tray.
• Slide the drip tray in to the machine.
Filling the Water Tank
• Ensure the water filter is securely fitted inside
the water tank.
• Use the handle at the top of the water tank
to assist in lifting it up and away from the
machine.
• Fill the water tank with cold potable tap water
up to the MAX marking indicated on the side
of the water tank.
• Replace the water tank back on the machine,
pressing down to ensure that it is properly
positioned and attached to the machine.
NOTE
If the water level in the water tank is below
the minimum (MIN) marking, the espresso
machine will not operate.
Functions