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Step 1. Remove Packaging

Ensure all packaging has been removed.

Important:

 Remove the red Plug found at 

the base of the Water Reservoir.

Step 2. Position Machine

Ensure the espresso machine is always 

positioned onto a dry, stable, flat horizontal 

bench top.

Step 3. Wash Parts

Do not immerse the appliance, power cord 

and plug in water or any other liquid. Wash 

the 8 parts listed below in warm water with 

a mild detergent.

- Stainless Steel Milk Jug

- Stainless Steel Drip Tray Grill

- Stainless Steel One Cup Filter Basket

- Stainless Steel Two Cup Filter Basket

Important:

 Below 4 parts are NOT 

Dishwasher Safe:

- Group Handle

- Drip Tray

- Tamper

- Water Reservoir

Rinse and dry each part thoroughly then 

place on the machine.

Step 4. Prime the Machine
Important:

 Priming must be completed 

prior to first use.

• Fill Water Reservoir

- Push back the Lid to open.

- Fill with room temperature water. 

or

- Remove the reservoir by opening the Lid, 

& lifting upwards using the Handle inside.

-  Fill with room temperature water from the 

tap.

-  Replace the Water Reservoir firmly into 

position & close the Lid.

Note:

 Make sure that the Water Reservoir 

is clean and free of any debris, as any fine 

particles can block the water flow.

• Power

Ensure that:

- DIAL is in the vertical READY position.

- Insert the Power Plug into a 230-240V 

AC power outlet & turn the power on.

- Press the   BUTTON to start the 

machine. 

The   LIGHT will illuminate & pulse to 

indicate it is warming up.

When both the   & READY LIGHTS are 

fully illuminated, the machine is ready.

• Insert Group Handle

-  Place the Two Cup Filter Basket in the 

Group Handle. 

-  Insert the Group Handle into the Group 

Head. 

To ensure that the Group Handle is in the 

correct position, align the Group Handle 

with the 'INSERT' position located on the 

left of the Group Head. 

Insert the Group Handle flat against the 

Group Head, then turn the Group Handle 

right all the way to the centre position.

• Prime the Machine

-  Turn the DIAL to the TWO CUP setting & 

allow the water to run through. 

READY LIGHT flashes when DIAL needs 

to be returned to the vertical position.

- Do this once more. 

Now the machine should be thoroughly 

primed and ready to use. 

If water does not run through the Group 

Head, contact Breville Customer Care. 

Details are on the back page.

BEFORE FIRST USE OF THE MINI BARISTA ESPRESSO MACHINE

READY

Summary of Contents for VCF125

Page 1: ...Mini Barista Espresso Machine VCF125...

Page 2: ...ncerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved Cleaning and maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than BREVILLE S SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY P...

Page 3: ...lso exercise care when using an electrical appliance Listed below are precautions which are essential for the safe use of an electrical appliance Always turn the power off at the power outlet before y...

Page 4: ...4 FEATURES OF YOUR MINI BARISTA Mini BARISTA Two Cups One Cup Cleaning Pin A B C G H I E F D 58mm Dual Wall Filter Baskets Steam Wand Pin Dual Wall Filter Basket Pin...

Page 5: ...for storing the One Two Cup Filter Baskets the Cleaning Pin G Removable Drip Tray Grill Includes a Water Level Indicator which floats through the Grill indicating when the tray is full and requires em...

Page 6: ...be released purged into the Drip Tray Pre Infusion Small amounts of water are released onto the tamped coffee grinds prior to the steady flow of water for a richer flavoured espresso Italian Crema Sys...

Page 7: ...o position close the Lid Note Make sure that the Water Reservoir is clean and free of any debris as any fine particles can block the water flow Power Ensure that DIAL is in the vertical READY position...

Page 8: ...ate Turn on Place cup on benchtop position Steam Wand Select either One Cup Filter Basket Two Cup Filter Basket LIGHT pulses Heating up Return DIAL to vertical position READY LIGHT flashes return DIAL...

Page 9: ...ert into Group Head Empty hot water from cup Turn Group Handle Turn DIAL to either One Cup 30mL pour Two Cup 60mL pour Evenly tamp press grinds to level indicated Wipe Filter Basket with a dry cloth W...

Page 10: ...am by returning DIAL Fill Jug with cold milk to just below the bottom of the spout Turn DIAL to STEAM STEAM LIGHT flashes Warming up Pro Tip For best milk texturing results ensure steam has first warm...

Page 11: ...AM LIGHT flashes water purges into Drip Tray Keep Drip Tray in place Tap Jug to release larger air bubbles Swirl Jug to blend milk create a silky texture Return DIAL to the vertical position Wipe Stea...

Page 12: ...dark This occurs when too much of the essential oils flavours and colours from the coffee grinds have been extracted This creates a bitter tasting espresso 3 Look for Colour Change The optimum shot co...

Page 13: ...h caramel Crema dark golden Very dark brown Crema dark brown Taste Sour Acidic Watery Rich Sweet Vibrant Bitter Dry Grainy Grind Too coarse Use a finer grind Just right Too fine Use a coarser grind Do...

Page 14: ...start 3 Position Place the Steam Wand Arm in the Jug spout at the 12 o clock position with the Steam Wand Tip in the milk at the 3 o clock position Keep the Steam Wand Tip just under the surface of t...

Page 15: ...5 C Over If heated for too long it will start to boil around 72 C and will have a burnt taste with all texture lost 9 Tap Swirl the Jug Gently tapping the Jug on the benchtop helps release larger trap...

Page 16: ...irst so that the crema is maintained Cup 190mL Hot Water to preference Single or double shot of espresso 30mL 60mL Con Panna Con Panna Italian for with cream made up of an espresso topped with lightly...

Page 17: ...uccino An espresso with steamed textured milk topped with creamy foam and a dusting of chocolate Cup 190 240mL Single or double shot of espresso 30mL 60mL Textured milk textured foam dusted with choco...

Page 18: ...sn t started within 1 minute of entering Shot Programming the machine will exit back to the Ready state One Cup Shot Volume Program Press hold the BUTTON for 4 seconds or until a flashing light combin...

Page 19: ...ou reach your desired 2 Shot Volume return the DIAL to the vertical READY position The espresso pour will stop The new 2 Shot Volume has been programmed The Programming Mode has finished and returned...

Page 20: ...rming Plate Exterior Wipe over the machine with a damp cloth and wipe dry Do not use alkaline cleaning agents abrasives or metal scourers as these will scratch the exterior surface Cleaning Group Hand...

Page 21: ...Steam Wand Tip soak overnight in the Milk Jug with warm water add one Cleaning Tablet In the morning rinse the Jug Steam Wand Tip under running water ensuring all traces of the cleaning tablet have be...

Page 22: ...Liquid Descaler Fill Water Reservoir with 1 Litre of warm water Allow solution to mix thoroughly or C In an empty Water Reservoir add 1 tablespoons of white vinegar Fill Water Reservoir with 1 Litre...

Page 23: ...ater Reservoir Remove the Water Reservoir rinse thoroughly under running water ensuring that all traces of the descaling solution have been removed Fill Water Reservoir Fill the Water Reservoir to the...

Page 24: ...Filter Basket to ensure it is fully primed Group Head may be blocked See Descaling Section pages 22 23 The Dual Wall Filter Baskets may be blocked Use the Cleaning Pin to unblock the Filter Basket The...

Page 25: ...perature is too warm Ensure you start texturing with milk that is around 4 C Type of Jug being used For best texturing results use a chilled Stainless Steel Milk Jug Milk has been boiled Start again w...

Page 26: ...mer care on 0800 525 089 One Cup VCF130 Single Wall Two Cups VCF131 Dual Wall D U A L W A L L D U A L W A L L One Cup VCF128 Two Cups VCF129 58mm Filter Baskets ESPRESSO MACHINE ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE...

Page 27: ...ed The appliance must not be used without the fuse cover fitted If the plug is unsuitable it should be dismantled and removed from the supply cord and an appropriate plug fitted as detailed If you rem...

Page 28: ...Limited Middleton Road Royton Oldham OL2 5LN UK Telephone 0161 621 6900 Fax 0161 626 0391 e mail enquiriesEurope jardencs com GUARANTEE Please keep your receipt as this will be required for any claims...

Page 29: ...this guarantee shall only apply to the original purchaser and shall not extend to commercial or communal use If your appliance includes a country specific guarantee or warranty insert please refer to...

Page 30: ...see the website www breville co uk 2020 Jarden Consumer Solutions Europe Limited All rights reserved Imported and distributed by Jarden Consumer Solutions Europe Limited 5400 Lakeside Cheadle Royal Bu...

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