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Priming machine for descaling function

2.  Dissolve one Breville Descaling powder 

sachet into one litre of water then fill the 

water tank. 

3.  Press and hold the 2-CUP button and 

then press and hold the POWER button 

simultaneously to enter the Descale mode. 

The unit will heat up as part of commencing 

the descaling action, during the heating 

processes the POWER button should flash 

continuously. The machine will indicate it 

is ready for descaling when the POWER 

button, 1 CUP button, CLEAN/DESCALE 

indicator and HOT WATER/ STEAM 

indicator are all illuminated (solid on).

Descaling the coffee component

4.  Press the 1-CUP button to start the 

descaling for the coffee component of the 

machine. Descaling coffee component 

takes approximately 25 seconds. The 1 

CUP button should flash continuously and 

remain constant once the descaling process 

has finished. To terminate the descaling 

within 25 seconds, press the 1 CUP button 

again.

Descale the Steam and hot water components

Descaling steam and hot water takes 

approximately 13 seconds and 8 seconds 

respectively. Descaling can be terminated 

prematurely by turning the steam dial to 

STANDBY.
5.  Descale Steam component by turning the 

steam dial RIGHT towards the   icon. 

6.  Descale Hot water component by turning 

the steam dial to the LEFT towards the 

 icon.  

Repeat processes to complete descaling

After the above processes about half (0.5 litre) 

of the descale solution should be left in the 

water tank.
7.  Repeat steps 4-6 above to complete the 

descaling process to empty the solution in 

the tank.  

Descaling Solution Rinse

8.  After descaling, remove the water tank and 

rinse thoroughly then refill with fresh cold 

water to the maximum capacity (2 litres)

and repeat steps 4-6 to further cleanse the 

machine of any residue of the cleaning 

solution thoroughly.

9.  Press ‘POWER’ to quit the descaling 

process. This will be indicated by the LED 

lights switching off.

NOTE

The machine turns off automatically if there is 

no action for 5 minutes in descaling mode. To 

resume descaling, please start from step 3.

Summary of Contents for Barista Express BES870BSS

Page 1: ...the Barista Express Instruction Book BES870...

Page 2: ...instructions before operating and save for future reference Remove safely discard any packaging material and promotional labels or stickers before using the Barista Express for the first time To elim...

Page 3: ...the Barista Express Do not attempt to operate the Barista Express by any method other than those described in this book Do not operate the grinder without the hopper lid in position Keep fingers hand...

Page 4: ...f not in use before cleaning before attempting to move the appliance disassembling assembling and when storing the appliance Keep the appliance and accessories clean Follow the cleaning instructions p...

Page 5: ...instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance It is recommended to regularly inspect...

Page 6: ...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 ele...

Page 7: ...NTROL For increased temperature stability AUTO PURGE Automatically adjusts water temperature after steam for optimal coffee extraction ADJUSTABLE TEMPERATURE CONTROL For optimum coffee flavour THERMOC...

Page 8: ...a cleaning cycle or descaling is required J Steam Light Hot Water Illuminates to indicate that the steam or hot water function is selected K Group Head L Extra Tall Cup Height For Coffee Mugs M Remova...

Page 9: ...0ml stainless steel jug Cleaning accessories Cleaning tool brush Cleaning tablets Cleaning cycle disc Allen key NOT SHOWN PID Temperature Control For increased temperature stability Adjustable Tempera...

Page 10: ...Wash the stainless steel mesh in the plastic filter compartment with cold water Insert the filter into the filter holder Set the dial date 2 months ahead To install filter push down to lock into plac...

Page 11: ...GRIND SIZE The grind size will affect the rate of water flow through the coffee in the filter basket and the flavour of the espresso When setting the grind size it should be fine but not too fine and...

Page 12: ...e grind function TAMPING THE GROUND COFFEE Once the grind function has been completed carefully withdraw the portafilter from the grinding cradle being careful not to spill any ground coffee tap down...

Page 13: ...programmed espresso will immediately stop the extraction PROGRAMMING SINGLE ESPRESSO 1 To begin programming press the PROGRAM button once The machine will beep once and the program button will begin...

Page 14: ...E For optimal flavour when using a 1 CUP filter basket you should extract approx 30ml When using a 2 cup filter basket you should extract approx 60ml WARNING The metal parts of the portafilter will be...

Page 15: ...he STEAM selector dial to the steam position The white steam light will flash to indicate the machine is heating to create steam When the steam light stops flashing the steam wand is ready for use Bef...

Page 16: ...ED MODE Adjusting Water Temperature Different beans require a different water temperature to extract their optimum flavour The Barista Express allows you to adjust water temperature 2 C in 1 C increme...

Page 17: ...dial to the Hot Water position The Steam Hot Water LED on the front panel will begin to flash indicating the Hot Water function has been selected the Thermo coil is increasing in temperature Hot Water...

Page 18: ...he provided filter baskets are designed for 1 CUP basket approx 8 10g If using pre ground coffee this is approx 2 level tablespoons 2 CUP basket approx 15 18g If using pre ground coffee this is approx...

Page 19: ...t dose Tap the portafilter several times to collapse and distribute the coffee evenly in the filter basket Tamp down firmly using approx 15 20kgs of pressure The amount of pressure is not as important...

Page 20: ...r turn dial to release beans into container Align hopper into position Run grinder until empty Remove hopper Unlock hopper 1 2 3 4 5 Move adjustable top burr 1number coarser or finer Remove wire handl...

Page 21: ...d or the grind is too coarse This is an UNDER EXTRACTED shot If the espresso starts to drip but doesn t flow after 10 seconds then you have either over dosed the filter basket and or the grind is too...

Page 22: ...eam dial to the STANDBY position before taking the tip out of the milk Set the jug to one side turn steam on to purge out any residual milk from the steam wand and wipe steam wand with a damp cloth Ta...

Page 23: ...ange the water filter more frequently Replacing The Water Filter Remove the filter from the plastic bag and soak in a cup of water for 5 minutes Rinse the filter under cold running water for 5 seconds...

Page 24: ...per Remove beans Run grinder until empty Unlock remove hopper Remove upper burr Unlock hopper 1 2 3 4 6 Clean lower burr with burr brush Clean upper burr with burr brush 7 8 8 Push upper burr firmly i...

Page 25: ...the one or two cup filter disc 2 Place the filter basket into the portafilter 3 Put 1 cleaning tablet into the filter 4 Lock the portafilter into the group head 5 Turn the machine OFF 6 Simultaneously...

Page 26: ...on again Descale the Steam and hot water components Descaling steam and hot water takes approximately 13 seconds and 8 seconds respectively Descaling can be terminated prematurely by turning the steam...

Page 27: ...lockwise to loosen the nut only Set GRIND SIZE to 30 coarsest Unlock remove top burr Remove nut spring flat washer Carefully remove lower burr Remove grind fan washers using long nose pliers Insert lo...

Page 28: ...nues to be blocked the tip of the steam wand can be removed by using the spanner in the middle of the cleaning tool Unscrew the tip with the cleaning tool Soak the tip in hot water before using the pi...

Page 29: ...ase and cover are dishwasher safe CLEANING THE STORAGE TRAY The storage tray is located behind the drip tray and is pulled forward when you slide the drip tray out Clean the tray with a soft damp clot...

Page 30: ...ee grind is too fine Ensure you use a suitable espresso grind Refer to Setting the Grind Size on page 10 and 11 Too much coffee in the filter Refer to Adjusting the Grind Amount page 10 and 11 Coffee...

Page 31: ...cleaning tool to clear the holes Refer to Cleaning The Filters page 25 Machine is making pulsing pumping sound while extracting coffee or steaming milk The machine is carrying out the normal operatio...

Page 32: ...e Water Tank page 10 Water tank is not securely in place Refer to Filling The Water Tank page 10 No steam is generated Machine is not turned On Ensure the machine is plugged in switched On at the powe...

Page 33: ...rlock is open FILTER SIZE LEDs are both flashing hopper is not correctly in place Remove hopper check for debris and then replace the hopper into the correct location Too much too little ground coffee...

Page 34: ...le espresso with textured milk and approximately 10mm of foam Glass size 200 220ml MACCHIATO Traditionally served short the macchiato is also poured as a long black with a dash of milk or a dollop of...

Page 35: ...35 Notes...

Page 36: ...hed in this brochure may vary slightly from the actual product BES870 ANZ I18 Australian Customers Mail Locked Bag 2000 Botany NSW 1455 AUSTRALIA Phone 1300 139 798 Fax 02 9700 1342 Email Customer Ser...

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