Before using your Espresso Machine
- priming
To ensure that the boiler heating system and all
internal piping has been preheated, it is essential
to prime the machine before first use.
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Fill water tank with water to ‘MAX’ marking line.
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Switch machine on and direct the steam wand into
the drip tray.
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Turn the steam dial on the side of the machine
towards the ‘MAX’ position
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Press
button and hold down until there is a
solid stream of water exiting from the wand. At this
stage, release
button and turn the Steam Dial
to the ‘OFF’ position.
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After approx 1.5-2 minutes all 3 buttons will
illuminate. Your Ikon Espresso Machine is now
primed and ready for use.
After steaming or when the water tank runs dry, the
Ikon Espresso Machine may not pump water through
the shower filter. If this happens the boiler may
require re-priming. Please repeat the procedure as
outlined above.
Step 1 - Filling the water tank
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Remove the Filter Holder if locked into the
Brew Head and move the Steam Wand to the
side of the machine.
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Remove the water tank by pulling out of the front
of the machine (Fig 4).
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When the water tank is removed, a rigid tube
rotates and extends out of from the water tank
area. Do not touch or try to remove this tube, it
will automatically slide back into place once the
water tank is reinserted.
•
Fill with cold water to the maximum mark and
replace back into the machine, pressing firmly so
that the water tank clicks into position.
The water tank should be filled with fresh
cold water before use. Check water level before
use and replace the water daily. Do not use
mineral water.
Note
Step 2 - Preparing the coffee
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Place the 1 or 2 cup filter into the filter holder
and fill with ground espresso coffee (Fig 5).
Use the single filter for 1 cup and the double
filter for 2 cups.
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Use the measuring/tamping spoon provided to
measure 1 level measure of espresso coffee for the
single filter and 2 level measures for the double
filter. It is important to use the correct amount of
ground coffee for each filter.
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Step 3 – Tamping the coffee
•
Distribute the coffee evenly and press down firmly
with the tamping end of the measuring spoon
(Fig 6). If there is too much coffee, the flow of
water can become blocked.
•
Clean any excess coffee from the rim of the
filter holder to ensure a proper seal under the
brew head.
Step 4 – Priming the Brew Head
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Before placing the Filter Head into position, it is
recommended to run a short flow of water through
the Brew Head.
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Plug the power cord into a 230/240V power
outlet and switch on. Press the
button and
the button surround will illuminate. The
button will flash on and off while the machine
is heating. When the correct temperature has been
reached, all 3 buttons will illuminate.
•
Prime the Brew Head by pressing the
button
and hold down until water flows from the shower
filter. Release the
button once the water has
run through the Brew Head. A pumping noise will
be heard during this operation.
Pre-warming the cups
The cup warming plate will start to warm as the
machine heats. Pre-warm the espresso cups by
placing them on the cup warming plate.
This will help maintain the coffee’s optimal
temperature when brewed into the cups.
That’s the idea™
Step 5 – Inserting the Filter Holder
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Place the Filter Holder underneath the Brew Head
so that the handle is positioned to the left of
centre. Lift the filter holder until it contacts the
brew head and rotate to the right until resistance is
felt (Fig 7 & 8). Ensure handle is rotated as far as
possible to the right to ensure a proper seal. Not
rotating the handle sufficiently can result in the
filter holder becoming detached during brewing.
Operating your Breville Ikon Espresso Machine
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