Breville BES840XL, Instruction Book

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PAGE HEADER..... PAGE HEADER..... OPERATING
BEFORE FIRST USE
Machine Preparation
Remove and discard all labeling 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 lifting the water tank
handle. Remove the plastic bag containing
the water filter and water filter holder. Clean
parts and accessories (water tank, portafilter,
filter baskets, milk jug) using warm water
and a gentle dish washing liquid, then rinse
and dry thoroughly. Wipe the outer housing
and drip tray with a soft damp cloth and
dry thoroughly. Do not immerse the outer
housing, power cord or power plug in water
or any other liquid.
NOTE
Do not use abrasive cleansers, pads or
cloths which can scratch the surface.
Do not clean any of the parts or
accessories in the dishwasher.
CONDITIONING THE WATER FILTER
• Remove the water filter and water filter
holder from the plastic bag.
• Soak the water filter in a cup of water
for 5 minutes, then rinse under cold
running water.
• Wash the water filter holder with cold
water, taking specific care to rinse the
stainless steel mesh.
• Insert the water filter into the two parts
of the water filter holder.
• Set Date Dial 2 months ahead.
• To install the assembled water filter
holder into the water tank, align the base
of the water filter holder with the adapter
inside the water tank. Push down to lock
into place.
• Slide the water tank back into position
at the back of the machine, ensuring to
push down completely to lock into place.
NOTE
To purchase water filters contact
Breville Consumer Support.
Rinse water filter & mesh Soak water filter for 5 mins
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Place filter into filter holder
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Insert & lock water tank Install filter in water tank
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Set date 2 months ahead
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REPLACEMENT DUE
OPERATING
FIRST USE
Initial Start Up
• Ensure the water filter is securely fitted
inside the water tank.
• Fill the water tank with cold, preferably
filtered water up to the MAX mark.
When replacing the water tank, ensure
to push down completely to lock into
place.
NOTE
Always check the water level before
use and replace water daily. Use cold,
preferably filtered water. Do not use
demineralized or distilled water or
any other liquid.
• Plug the power cord into a 110/120V
power outlet.
• Press the POWER button to switch the
machine On. The POWER button light
will flash while the machine is heating.
• A pumping sound will be heard. This is
normal.
• When the machine has reached the
correct operating temperature, the
POWER button light will stop flashing
and all button lights on the control panel
will illuminate. The machine is now in
STANDBY mode, ready for the next step
‘Flushing The Machine’.
Flushing the Machine
It is recommended to complete a water
flushing operation, without ground coffee, to
ensure the machine has been conditioned.
When the machine has reached STANDBY
mode, run the following 2 steps:
1.
Press 1 CUP button to run hot water
through the group head.
2.
Rotate the STEAM/HOT WATER dial
to the HOT WATER position and run for
10 seconds.
Repeat this cycle until the water tank
is empty.
STEAM STANDBY HOT WATER
GENERAL OPERATION
Preset Shot Volume - 1 CUP button
Press the 1 CUP button once to extract a
single shot of espresso at the preset volume
(approx. 1oz / 30ml). The extraction will
start using the low pressure pre-infusion
(see page 15). The machine will stop after
the preset volume has been extracted.
NOTE
The amount of espresso extracted in
the cup will vary depending on your
grind size and dose amount.