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BES980

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Instruction Booklet

Summary of Contents for the Oracle BES980

Page 1: ...BES980 the Oracle Instruction Booklet...

Page 2: ...ille recommends safety first 6 Know your Breville product 9 Features of your Breville product 10 Operating your Breville product 24 Coffee making tips preparation 28 Care cleaning 34 Troubleshooting 3...

Page 3: ...scard 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 an...

Page 4: ...moved assembled or stored BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST Appliances can be used by persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been...

Page 5: ...Ensure the portafilter is firmly inserted and secured into the group head before starting an extraction Never remove the portafilter during the extraction process SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Do not touch...

Page 6: ...down swivel foot Lifts the machine upwards for easy maneuverability K Heated cup warming tray L HOT WATER button Press to start and stop the flow of hot water from the hot water outlet M LONG BLACK d...

Page 7: ...7 KNOW YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT I J G D E F H B C A K M L N O P Q S U T R...

Page 8: ...2 cup filter basket C 1 cup filter basket D Water filter holder with filter E Cleaning disc F Mini grinds bin G Burr brush H Grind outlet brush tamp removal magnet I Cleaning tool for steam wand tip J...

Page 9: ...ectronic temperature control delivers precise water temperature for optimum espresso flavour Programmable Actively Heated Group Head Commercial size 58mm group head with embedded element for thermal s...

Page 10: ...or reposition the machine to another location INSTALLING THE WATER FILTER Remove the water filter and water filter holder from the plastic bag Soak the filter in a cup of water for 5 minutes then rin...

Page 11: ...e to confirm selection NOTE If your water hardness is either 4 or 5 when tested we strongly recommend you change to an alternate water source Filtered bottled spring or mineral water will extend both...

Page 12: ...UP 2 CUP or LONG BLACK functions or access the cleaning cycle in the menu options until the machine has reached operating temperature STANDBY mode The machine will beep 3 times if one of these functio...

Page 13: ...NSERT position and lower to remove ESPRESSO EXTRACTION Align portafilter handle with the INSERT position on the group head Lift to insert portafilter into the group head and rotate towards the LOCK TI...

Page 14: ...selected temperature will be displayed on the steam LCD The ideal temperature for milk is between 55 C 65 C as indicated by the smiley face icon STEAM SELECT SELECT SELECT TEMP TEXTURE TEMP TEXTURE TE...

Page 15: ...edsteamcanstillbereleased evenaftermachinehasbeenswitchedoff Children must always be supervised NOTE If machine is run continuously for 30 minutes allow machine to cool for 5 minutes before each use P...

Page 16: ...ss the LONG BLACK dial Pressing the LONG BLACK dial during the espresso extraction will stop the flow of espresso and start the flow of hot water Pressing the LONG BLACK dial during the hot water deli...

Page 17: ...e auto grind dose tamp function Insert the portafilter into the group head While SHOT VOL is displayed on the LCD rotate the SELECT dial to 1 CUP to reprogram the 1 CUP button or 2 CUP to reprogram th...

Page 18: ...dial The current time will flash or default to 12 00AM if the time has not been set Turn the SELECT dial to the left or right to adjust time Turning the SELECT dial faster or slower will change the r...

Page 19: ...be set for 5 mins 10mins or 20mins until Auto Off activates While AUTO OFF is displayed on the LCD press the SELECT dial Turn the SELECT dial to the desired time then press SELECT dial to set Machine...

Page 20: ...ave already been programmed will display a cup icon NOT PROGRAMMED PROGRAMMED SELECT SELECT SELECT TEMP TEXTURE TEMP TEXTURE TEMP TEXTURE SELECT SELECT SELECT TEMP TEXTURE TEMP TEXTURE TEMP TEXTURE PR...

Page 21: ...ANCED FEATURES These features should only be accessed by experienced users To access Advanced Features with the machine turned off press and hold the 1 CUP button then press and hold the POWER button...

Page 22: ...T dial to the desired temperature The default is 130 C Press SELECT dial to set Machine will beep once to confirm selection Air Pump Delay Air This function is for advanced use only Delay the operatio...

Page 23: ...fer to Cleaning Cycle page 28 Heating Indicates when the machine is heating up or if the temperature drops excessively during use Lock Hopper Indicates if the bean hopper has not been properly inserte...

Page 24: ...adjust the Grind Size to fine tune your extraction If the grind is too fine looks like powder and feels like flour when rubbed between fingers the water will not flow through the coffee even when unde...

Page 25: ...he grind size slightly finer If the espresso starts to drip or flow after 12 seconds then the grind is too fine This is an OVER EXTRACTED shot Adjust the grind size slightly coarser A great espresso i...

Page 26: ...the counter top to collapse any bubbles Swirl the jug to polish and re integrate the texture Pour milk directly into the espresso The key is to work quickly before the milk begins to separate Manual...

Page 27: ...ckly before the milk begins to separate COFFEE BEAN HINTS TIPS Fresh quality coffee beans will give you the best possible extraction We recommend quality 100 Arabica beans with a Roasted On date stamp...

Page 28: ...inished remove the portafilter and ensure the tablet has completely dissolved If the tablet has not dissolved repeat these steps without inserting a new tablet Rinse the filter basket and portafilter...

Page 29: ...rush Remove tamping fan with tamp removal magnet Clean upper burr with burr brush 7 8 8 9 Clean grind outlet with grind outlet brush 10 Replace tamping fan by hand 11 Push upper burr firmly into posit...

Page 30: ...be left immersed in the milk jug filled with water when not in use to reduce the risk of blockages Steam Wand Cleaning Powder 1 Add 1 packet into an empty milk jug 2 Add 1 cup 240ml hot water into mil...

Page 31: ...in place but without ground coffee This will remove any residual ground coffee particles from the shower screen CARE CLEANING CLEANING THE DRIP TRAY STORAGE TRAY The drip tray should be removed empti...

Page 32: ...ESCALE ACCESS REMOVE CARE CLEANING b Place a cloth over the drip tray to prevent steam escaping c Use a flat head screw driver to rotate the right valve counter clockwise SLOWLY until fully open As th...

Page 33: ...tep at any time by pressing the 1 Cup button b Place a cloth over the drip tray to stop steam escaping c Empty boilers by repeating steps 2c and 2d d Empty drip tray and insert back to place CARE CLEA...

Page 34: ...to dry thoroughly before re assembling It is possible to use a hair dryer to blow air into the burr area to quicken the drying process Unable to lock bean hopper into position Coffee beans obstructing...

Page 35: ...the silicone seal There are coffee grounds around the filter basket rim Clean excess coffee from the rim of the filter basket after grinding to ensure a proper seal in group head Filter basket rim is...

Page 36: ...ng temperature The POWER button will stop flashing when machine is ready Water tank is empty Fill tank Prime the system by 1 Pressing 2 CUP button to run water through the group head for 30 seconds 2...

Page 37: ...gher number to make the grind size slightly coarser Espresso flows out too quickly The coffee is ground too coarsely Coffee beans are stale Adjust the grind size to a lower number to make the grind si...

Page 38: ...Refer to Programming Shot Volume Duration page 17 Not enough coffee extracted Coffee is ground too finely Shot duration volume needs to be reprogrammed Adjust the grind size to a higher number to make...

Page 39: ...tt consists of a single espresso with textured milk and approx 10mm of foam MACCHIATO Traditionally served short the macchiato is also poured as a long black with a dash of milk or a dollop of texture...

Page 40: ...phed in this brochure may vary slightly from the actual product BES980 Issue O17 Australian Customers Mail Locked Bag 2000 Botany NSW 1455 AUSTRALIA Phone 1300 139 798 Fax 02 9700 1342 New Zealand Cus...

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