Breville Nespresso Essenza Mini User manual

NESPRESSO ESSENZA MINI COFFEE MACHINE, USER MANUAL
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Welcome
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Instruction manual
Nespresso is an exclusive system creating the ultimate Espresso, time after time. All
Nespresso machines are equipped with a unique extraction system that guarantees up
to 19 bar pressure. Each parameter has been calculated with great precision to ensure
that all the aromas from each capsule can be extracted, to give the coffee body and
create an exceptionally thick and smooth crema.
CAUTION: when you see this sign, please refer to the
safety precautions to avoid possible harm and damage.
Information: when you see this sign, please take note of the advice for the correct and safe
usage of your coffee machine.
Content
Safety Precautions 4-6
Machine Overview 7
Specifications 7
First use or after a long period of non-use 8
Coffee Preparation 8-9
Programming the Water Volume 9
Energy saving mode 10
Reset to Factory Settings 10
Cleaning 11
Descaling 11-13
Emptying the system before a period of non-use and for frost protection,
or before a repair 13
Troubleshooting 14
Disposal and environmental protection 14
Limited Guarantee 15
Contact the Nespresso Club 15
Packaging Content
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Safety Precautions
Caution: when you see
this sign, please refer to the
safety precautions to avoid
possible harm and damage.
Information: when you
see this sign, please take
note of the advice for the
correct and safe usage of
your appliance.
Caution: the safety
precautions are part of
the appliance. Read them
carefully before using your
new appliance for the first
time. Keep them in a place
where you can find and
refer to them later on.
• The appliance is intended
to prepare beverages
according to these
instructions.
• Do not use the appliance
for anything other than its
intended use.
• This appliance has been
designed for indoor and
non-extreme temperature
conditions use only.
• Protect the appliance
from direct sunlight effect,
prolonged water splash and
humidity.
• This appliance is intended
to be used in households
and similar applications
only such as: staff kitchen
areas in shops, offices and
other working environments,
farm houses; by clients in
hotels, motels and other
residential environments;
bed and breakfast type
environments.
• This appliance may be
used by children of at least
8 years of age, as long
as they are supervised
and have been given
instructions about using the
appliance safely and are
fully aware of the dangers
involved. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be
made by children unless
they are older than 8 and
they are supervised by an
adult.
• Keep the appliance and its
cord out of reach of children
under 8 years of age.
• This appliance may be used
by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or whose
experience or knowledge
is not sufficient, provided
they are supervised or have
received instruction to use
the appliance safely and
understand the dangers.
• Children shall not use the
appliance as a toy.
• The manufacturer accepts
no responsibility and the
guarantee will not apply
for any commercial use,
inappropriate handling or
use of the appliance, any
damage resulting from
use for other purposes,
faulty operation, non-
professionals’ repair or
failure to comply with the
instructions.
Avoid risk of fatal electric
shock and fire.
• In case of an emergency:
immediately remove the plug
from the power socket.
• Only plug the appliance into
suitable, easily accessible,
earthed mains connections.
Make sure that the voltage
of the power source is the
same as that specified on
the rating plate. The use
of an incorrect connection
voids the guarantee.
The appliance must
only be connected after
installation.
• Do not pull the cord over
sharp edges, clamp it or
allow it to hang down.
• Keep the cord away from
heat and damp.
• If the supply cord or the
plug are damaged, they
must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified
persons, in order to avoid all
risks.
• If the cord or the plug are
damaged, do not operate
the appliance. Return the
appliance to the Nespresso

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Club or to a Nespresso
authorized representative.
• If an extension cord is
required, use only an
earthed cord with a
conductor cross-section
of at least 1.5 mm2or
matching input power.
• To avoid hazardous damage,
never place the appliance on
or beside hot surfaces such
as radiators, stoves, ovens,
gas burners, open flame, or
similar.
• Always place it on a
horizontal, stable and even
surface. The surface must
be resistant to heat and
fluids, like water, coffee,
descaler or similar.
• Disconnect the appliance
from the mains when not
in use for a long period.
Disconnect by pulling out
the plug and not by pulling
the cord itself or the cord
may become damaged.
• Before cleaning and
servicing, remove the plug
from the mains socket and
let the appliance cool down.
• To disconnect the appliance,
stop any preparation, then
remove the plug from the
power socket.
• Never touch the cord with
wet hands.
• Never immerse the
appliance or part of it in
water or other liquid.
• Never put the appliance or
part of it in a dishwasher.
• Electricity and water
together is dangerous and
can lead to fatal electrical
shocks.
• Do not open the appliance.
Hazardous voltage inside!
• Do not put anything into
any openings. Doing so
may cause fire or electrical
shock!
• The use of accessory
attachments not
recommended by the
manufacturer may result in
fire, electric shock or injury
to persons.
Avoid possible harm when
operating the appliance.
• Never leave the appliance
unattended during operation.
• Do not use the appliance
if it is damaged, has been
dropped or not operating
perfectly. Immediately
remove the plug from the
power socket. Contact
the Nespresso Club or
Nespresso authorized
representative for
examination, repair or
adjustment.
• A damaged appliance can
cause electrical shocks,
burns and fire.
• Always completely close the
lever and never lift it during
operation. Scalding may
occur.
• Do not put fingers under
coffee outlet, risk of
scalding.
• Do not put fingers into
capsule compartment or the
capsule shaft. Danger of
injury!
• Water could flow around a
capsule when not perforated
by the blades and damage
the appliance.
• Never use an already used,
damaged or deformed
capsule.
• If a capsule is blocked in the
capsule compartment, turn
the machine off and unplug
it before any operation.
Call the Nespresso Club
or Nespresso authorized
representative.
• Always fill the water tank
with cold, fresh drinking
water.
• Empty water tank if the
appliance will not be used
for an extended time
(holidays, etc.).
• Replace water in water tank
when the appliance is not
operated for a weekend or a
similar period of time.
• Do not use the appliance
without the drip tray and
drip grid to avoid spilling
any liquid on surrounding
surfaces.
• Do not use any strong

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Safety Precautions
cleaning agent or solvent
cleaner. Use a damp cloth
and mild cleaning agent
to clean the surface of the
appliance.
• To clean machine, use only
clean cleaning tools.
• When unpacking the
machine, remove the plastic
film and dispose.
• This appliance is designed
for Nespresso coffee
capsules available
exclusively through the
Nespresso Club or your
Nespresso authorized
representative.
• All Nespresso appliances
pass stringent controls.
Reliability tests under
practical conditions are
performed randomly on
selected units. This can
show traces of any previous
use.
• Nespresso reserves the
right to change instructions
without prior notice.
Descaling
• Nespresso descaling agent,
when used correctly,
helps ensure the proper
functioning of your machine
over its lifetime and that
your coffee experience is as
perfect as the first day.
• Descale according to user
manual recommandations.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Pass them on to any
subsequent user.
This instruction manual is
also available as a PDF at
nespresso.com

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Machine Overview
Coffee Buttons (Espresso & Lungo)
Lever
Capsule Container for 5-6 capsules
Coffee Outlet
Drip Base
Drip Grid
Water Tank & Lid
Drip Tray
Specifications
BEC250
220-240 V~, 50-60 Hz, 1200-1310 W
19 bar / 1.9 MPa
~ 2.3 kg
0.6 L
84 mm 204 mm 330 mm

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First use or after a long period of non-use
First, read the safety precautions to avoid risks of fatal electrical shocks and fire.
Factory settings: Espresso cup: 40 ml, Lungo cup: 110 ml; Auto Off mode: 9 mins.
❶ Rinse the water tank before filling with potable water.
Place a container (min. 1 L) under coffee outlet.
Plug into mains.
❷ To turn the machine ON, press either the
Espresso or Lungo button.
- Blinking Lights: heating up (25 seconds)
- Steady Lights: ready
❸ Press the Lungo button to rinse the machine. Repeat 3 times. ❹To turn the machine off before automatic Auto Off mode, press both the Espresso
and Lungo buttons simultaneously.
Coffee Preparation
❶To turn the machine ON, press either the Espresso or
Lungo button.
Blinking Lights: heating up (25 seconds)
Steady Lights: ready
❷Lift the lever completely and
insert the capsule.
❸Close the lever and place a cup
under the coffee outlet.

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Never lift the lever during operation and refer to the safety precautions to avoid possible harm
when operating the appliance.
During heat up, you can press either coffee button while blinking. The coffee will then flow automatically when the machine is ready.
❹Press the Espresso (40 ml) or the Lungo (110 ml) button to
start. Preparation will stop automatically. To stop the coffee flow
or top up your coffee, press again.
❺Remove the cup. Lift and close the lever to eject the capsule
into the used capsule container.
Programming the Water Volume
❶Turn the machine on and wait for it to be in ready mode
(steady lights).
Fill the water tank with fresh potable water and insert the
capsule.
❷Place a cup under the coffee outlet.
Press and hold the Espresso or Lungo button.
Release button once the desired volume is served.
LED will blink fast 3 times to confirm new setting.
Water volume level is now stored.

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Energy saving mode
This machine is equipped with an energy saving feature. The machine will automatically enter Auto Off mode after 9 minutes.
To change this setting:
❶With machine being turned
off, press and hold the Espresso
button for 5 seconds.
The Espresso button will blink to
indicate the current setting.
❷To change this setting press the Espresso button:
One time for Auto Off mode after 30 minutes.
One more time for Auto Off mode after 9 minutes.
1x Single blinking: 9 mins mode
2x Double blinking: 30 mins mode
❸To exit the energy saving
mode press the Lungo
button for 5 seconds.
Reset to Factory Settings
Factory settings: Espresso cup: 40 ml, Lungo cup: 110 ml; Auto Off mode: 9 mins.
❶With machine turned off, press
and hold down the Lungo button
for 5 seconds.
❷LEDS will blink fast 3 times
to confirm machine has been
reset to factory settings.
❸LEDs will then continue to blink
normally, as heating up, until
ready.
- Steady Lights: ready

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Cleaning
Risk of fatal electrical shock and fire. Never immerse the appliance or part of it in water. / Be sure to unplug the
machine before cleaning. / Do not use any strong cleaning agent or solvent cleaner. / Do not use sharp objects, brushes
or sharp abrasives. / Do not place in a dishwasher.
❶Empty the drip tray, the drip base and the
capsule container every day. Also remove the water
tank with its lid and clean them all with odorless
detergent and rinse with warm / hot water.
❷Dry with a fresh and clean towel, cloth or
paper and reassemble all parts. Clean the
coffee outlet and inside the machine regularly
with a damp cloth.
Descaling
www.nespresso.com/descaling
The descaling solution can be harmful. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and surfaces. The following table will indicate the
descaling frequency required for the optimum performance of your machine, based on water hardness. For any additional
questions you may have regarding descaling, please contact your Nespresso Club.

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Descaling
www.nespresso.com/descaling
Duration approximately 15 minutes.
❶Lift and close the lever to
eject the capsule into the
used capsule container.
❷Empty the drip tray, drip base
and used capsule container.
❸Pour 1 Nespresso descaling
liquid sachet into the water tank. Fill
the water tank up to the 0.6 L line
with potable water.
❹Place a container (min.
volume 1 L) under the
coffee outlet.
❺To enter the descaling mode,
while the machine is turned on,
press both the Espresso and
Lungo buttons for 5 seconds.
❻Both LEDs blink.
❼Press the Lungo button
and wait until the water
tank is empty.
❽Refill the water tank with the used
descaling solution collected in the
container and repeat steps 4 and 7.
❾Empty and rinse the water
tank. Fill with fresh potable
water.

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❿When ready, repeat steps 4 and 7 to now rinse the
machine. Repeat twice.
To exit the descaling mode, press both the Epresso and
Lungo buttons for 5 seconds.
Empty the drip base.
Water hardness Descaling after:
fH dH CaCO3 Cups (40 ml)
H36 20 360 mg/l 300
M18 10 180 mg/l 600
L0 0 0mg/l 1200
fH French degree
dH German Grade
CaCO3Calcium Carbonate
Emptying the system before a period of non-use and for frost protection, or before a repair
❶ To enter the emptying mode,
press both the Espresso and
Lungo buttons to turn the
machine off.
❷ Remove the water tank
and open the lever.
Place a container under
the coffee outlet.
❸ Press both the Espresso and
Lungo buttons for 5 seconds.
Both LEDs blink alternatively.
❹ Emptying process begins.
Machine switches off automatically
when procedure is finished.
❺ Close the lever.
Empty and clean the used capsule
container, the drip tray and the drip base.

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Troubleshooting
No light indicator. -Check the mains, plug, voltage, and fuse. In case of problems, call
the Nespresso Club.
No coffee, no water. -First use: fill water tank with warm water (max. 55° C) and run
through machine according to instructions on page 8.
-Water tank is empty. Fill water tank.
-Descale if necessary; see Descaling section.
Coffee comes out very slowly. - Flow speed depends on the coffee variety.
-Descale if necessary; see Descaling section.
Coffee is not hot enough. -Preheat cup.
-Descale if necessary.
Capsule area is leaking
(water in capsule container).
-Position capsule correctly. If leakages occur, call the Nespresso
Club.
Irregular blinking. -Send appliance to repair or call the Nespresso Club.
No coffee, just water runs out
(despite inserted capsule).
-In case of problems, call the Nespresso Club.
Disposal and environmental protection
This appliance complies with the EU Directive 2012/19/EC. Packaging materials and
appliance contain recyclable materials.
Your appliance contains valuable materials that can be recovered or can be recycled.
Separation of the remaining waste materials into different types facilitates the recycling
of valuable raw materials. Leave the appliance at a collection point. You can obtain
information on disposal from your local authorities.
To know more about Nespresso sustainability strategy, go to
www.nespresso.com/positive