Breville the Barista Pro BES878 User manual

the Barista Pro™
Instruction Book - BES878

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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 Barista Pro™ 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.
•Do not use the product on
a sink drain board.
•Do not operate the
appliance if it is in an
2Breville Recommends
Safety First
8 Components
10 Features
11 Assembly
12 Functions
18 Tips
23 Care & Cleaning
27 Troubleshooting
Contents

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enclosed space, or within
a cupboard.
•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
carried out 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.
•Children shall not play
with the appliance.
•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.
•Potential injury from
misuse.
•Heating element surface
is subject to residual heat
after use.
SPECIFIC
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR BES878
•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

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head before starting an
extraction. Never remove
the portafilter during the
extraction process.
•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 the
‘Care & Cleaning’ section
for future instructions.
WARNING
Do not immerse power
cord, power plug or
appliance in water or
any other liquid.
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. 250g bean hopper
With locking system for easy removal, storage
and transfer of coffee beans.
B. Integrated conical burr grinder
C. GRIND SIZE selector
30 espresso grind settings from fine
to coarse.
D. POWER button
E. Integrated removable 54mm tamper
F. Grinder outlet
G. Grinding cradle
H. 54mm stainless steel portafilter
With commercial style spouts.
I. Storage tray (located behind drip tray)
For storage of accessories.
J. Removable drip tray grid
K. Removable drip tray
With tray full indicator.
L. 2L removable water tank
With replaceable water filters
to reduce scale and impurities.
M. Steam dial
Selector control for steam and hot water.
N. LCD display
With grinding and extracting
progress animations.
O. Control panel
With MENU, GRIND AMOUNT/ FILTER
SIZE, 1 CUP and 2 CUP buttons.
P. Group head
Q. Dedicated hot water outlet
For making long blacks and
pre-heating cups.
R. Extra-tall cup clearance
S. 360° swivel steam wand
Easily adjusts to the perfect position
for texturing milk.
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ACCESSORIES
1. Stainless steel milk jug
With MIN and MAX markings.
2. Dual wall filter baskets (1 cup & 2 cup)
Use with pre-ground coffee.
3. Single wall filter baskets (1 cup & 2 cup)
Use when grinding fresh whole coffee beans.
4. Water filter and filter holder
All parts of the Barista Pro™
that come into contact with coffee,
water and milk are BPA Free.
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5. Cleaning disc
6. Cleaning tablets
7. Cleaning brush
8. The Razor™ precision dose trimming tool
9. Steam wand and filter basket cleaning tool

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THERMOJET™ HEATING SYSTEM
Innovative heating system achieves ideal
extraction temperature in 3 seconds.
INTEGRATED CONICAL BURR
GRINDER
Stainless steel conical burrs maximise
ground coffee surface area for a full espresso
flavour. Upper and lower burrs are removable
for cleaning.
ADJUSTABLE GRIND SIZE
30 espresso grind settings from fine to coarse
for optimal extraction.
ADJUSTABLE GRIND AMOUNT
Adjust the amount of fresh ground coffee
dosed into the filter basket to suit the fineness
or coarseness of the grind.
AUTOMATIC DOSING
The grinder will dispense the required
amount of ground coffee for a single or double
cup dose.
HANDS FREE GRINDING
Auto stop for hands free grinding directly into
the portafilter.
THE RAZOR™ DOSE TRIMMING TOOL
Patented twist blade trims down the puck
to the right level for precision dosing and a
consistent extraction.
ADJUSTABLE SHOT TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
For optimum coffee flavour.
PID TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Electronic PID temperature control for
increased temperature stability.
INSTANT HOT WATER
Dedicated hot water outlet for making
Long Blacks and pre-heating cups.
LOW PRESSURE PRE-INFUSION
Applies low water pressure at the start
of the extraction to gently expand grinds
for an even extraction.
VOLUMETRIC CONTROL
Pre-set 1 & 2 cup volumes, manual over-ride
or programmable shot volumes.
DRY PUCK FEATURE
Removes excess water from the ground coffee
in the filter basket after extraction for easy
disposal of the coffee puck.
LARGE DRIP TRAY
With more usable workspace.
Barista ProTM
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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 packaging and the plastics
bags containing the water filter and water
filter holder.
Clean the water tank, portafilter, filter baskets,
milk jug and drip tray using warm water and a
gentle dish washing liquid. Rinse well, then dry
thoroughly before reassembling.
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 2 months.
• Insert the filter into the filter holder.
• Install the assembled filter holder in the water
tank, ensuring it is clicked into place.
• Fill the water tank with cold water before
sliding back into position on the back of the
machine and locking into place.
• Refer to Care & Cleaning on page 18 for
further instruction on installing the filter.
NOTE
DO NOT use highly filtered, demineralised or
distilled water in this machine. This may affect
the taste of the coffee.
NOTE
For replacement water filters, visit the Breville
webpage or contact Breville Customer Service.
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.
Refer to Instruction Book for more information.
Contact the Breville Customer Service Centre
for further assistance.
AUS 1300 139 798
NZ 0800 273 845
www.Breville.com.au
INSTALL
WATER
FILTER
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Rinse filter and
mesh
2 43 6
Replace water tankAssemble Set date + 2 months Install filter in tank
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Soak for
5 minutes
Replace water filter
every 2 months or
60 tank refills
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MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
• Fill the water tank with cold potable tap
water to below 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.
Refer to Instruction Book for more information.
Contact the Breville Customer Service Centre
for further assistance.
AUS 1300 139 798
NZ 0800 273 845
www.Breville.com.au
INSTALL
WATER
FILTER
2
Rinse filter and
mesh
2 43 6
Replace water tankAssemble Set date + 2 months Install filter in tank
5
Soak for
5 minutes
Replace water filter
every 2 months or
60 tank refills
1
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
NOTE
Replace the water daily. The water tank should be
filled with fresh, cold tap water before each use.

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Assembly
ATTACHING THE HOPPER
Insert the bean hopper into position on top
of the machine.
Turn the dial to lock the hopper into place.
Fill with fresh coffee beans.
FIRST USE CYCLE
A first use cycle must be completed before
the initial use of the machine. The first use
cycle rinses the machine and primes the
heating system.
1. Fill the water tank.
2. Ensure machine is fully assembled with
the bean hopper, drip tray and water tank
securely attached to the machine.
3. Press the POWER button. The machine will
beep and go into FIRST CYCLE mode.
4. The LCD will display FLUSH and the 1 CUP
button will be illuminated.
PRE-INFUSE
SHOT
STEAM
SEC
AMOUNT
MANUAL
PAUSED
HOT
WATER
FLUSH
RESET
DEFAULTS
DESCALE
IN
PROGRESS
FILL
TANK
GRIND
DOUBLE
SINGLE
LOCK
HOPPER
GRIND
SIZE
SHOT TEMP
FASTER
POUR
SLOWER
POUR
CUSTOM
HOTTER
COOLER
CUSTOM
FILTER SIZE
MENU
EXIT
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5. Press the 1 CUP button. The LCD will show
a count down for the remaining time of the
first use cycle.
6. Once complete, the machine will go into
READY mode.