Breville BES990 User manual

the Oracle‰Touch
Instruction Book - BES990

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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 Oracle®Touch
for the first time.
• To eliminate a choking
hazard for young children,
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.
2 Important Safety Information
6 Components
9 Assembly
10 Functions
16 Tips
18 Care & Cleaning
23 Troubleshooting
Contents

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• 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
8 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 8 years
and above and supervised.
Keep the appliance and
its cord out of reach of
children aged less than
8 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
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.

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• 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
30mA be installed in the
electrical circuit supplying
the appliance. See your
electrician for professional
advice.
SPECIFIC
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR BES990
• 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 Off the
espresso machine by
pressing the Power button
to Off, switch Off 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 affect the
taste of the coffee 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.

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• 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
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. Refer to page 21
for further instructions.
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.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Components
A. Integrated conical burr grinder
With removable 280g bean hopper.
B. Top-fill 2.5L removable water tank
With integrated water filter and backlit
level indicator.
C. Grind size dial
Adjust grind size to suit your coffee beans.
D. Touch screen control panel
Displays current settings and provides
touch interface.
E. Grind outlet
With auto grind, dose & tamp function.
F. Heated 58mm group head with
embedded element
G. 58mm full stainless steel portafilter
H. Drop down swivel foot
Lifts the machine upwards for
easy manoeuvrability.
I. Heated cup warming tray
J. Cool touch steam wand
With integrated temperature sensor.
K. Dedicated hot water outlet
Delivers hot water for Long Black
and pre-heating cups.
L. Descale access point
M. Tool storage tray
Houses accessories when not in use.
N. Removable drip tray
With Empty Me! indicator.
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A. Stainless steel milk jug
B. 2 cup filter basket
C. 1 cup filter basket
D. Water filter holder with filter
E. Cleaning disc
F. Mini grinds bin
G. Grinder burr brush
H. Grind outlet brush & tamp
removal magnet
I. Cleaning tool for steam wand tip
J. Two allen keys
K. Steam wand cleaning powder
L. Water hardness test strip
M. Espresso cleaning tablets
ACCESSORIES

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COLOUR TOUCH SCREEN
CONTROL PANEL
Swipe & Select from the drinks menu. Adjust
your coffee strength, milk texture or milk
temperature, then save it as your personal
favourite.
HANDS FREE AUTOMATIC
GRIND, DOSE & TAMP
Automatically grinds, doses and tamps the
required amount of coffee, mess free.
GRIND SIZE DIAL
Adjustable grind settings from fine to coarse
for optimal espresso extraction.
STAINLESS STEEL CONICAL BURRS
Maximise ground coffee surface area for a full
espresso flavour.
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.
SIMULTANEOUS COFFEE & STEAM
Dedicated stainless steel espresso and steam
boilers for simultaneous milk texturing and
espresso extraction.
PRECISION CONTROL
Electronic PID Temperature Control
Electronic temperature control delivers precise
water temperature for optimum espresso
flavour.
Actively Heated Group Head
Commercial size 58mm group head with
embedded element for thermal stability during
extraction.
Regulated Extraction Pressure
Over pressure valve (OPV) limits maximum
pressure for optimal espresso flavour.
Low Pressure Pre-Infusion
Gradually increases water pressure to gently
expand grinds for an even extraction.
Dual Pumps
Dedicated Italian made espresso and steam
boiler pumps.
Programmable Shot Temperature
Adjust water temperature to achieve optimal
espresso flavour depending on coffee origin
and degree of roast.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Auto Start
Switches machine on at a specified time.
Auto Off
Switches machine off after a specified time
from 0.5 to 8 hours.
Oracle 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 water tank located at the back of
the machine by pulling down the water tank
handle. Remove the plastic bag 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.
TIP
To easily manoeuvre your machine, use the
drop down swivel foot located under the drip
tray. When turned to UNLOCK, the swivel
foot drops down & lifts the machine upwards,
making it easier to access the removable water
tank or reposition the machine to another
location.
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 40L will reduce the need to descale the
machine. Filter can be purchased at the
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.
Select the guide to find out more about your Oracle Touch
or to exit and proceed to your drink selection
Guide
Your Oracle is now ready to use
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 tick 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 and the
functioning of your machine.
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.