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WE rECommEnd SAfEty fIrSt

• 

Carefully read all 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 eliminate a choking 

hazard for young children, 

remove and safely discard the 

protective cover fitted to the 

power plug of this appliance.

• 

Do not place the Barista 

Express™ near the edge 

of a bench or table during 

operation. Ensure the surface 

is level, clean and free of 

water and other substances.

• 

Do not use the Barista 

Express™ on a sink 

drain board.

• 

Do not place the Barista 

Express™ on or near a hot gas 

or electric burner, or where it 

could touch a heated oven.

• 

Always ensure the Barista 

Express™ is properly 

assembled before connecting 

to power outlet and operating. 

Follow the instructions 

provided in this book.

• 

The appliance is not intended 

to be operated by means of 

an external timer or separate 

remote control system.

• 

Do not use attachments other 

than those provided with 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, hands, 

hair, clothing and utensils 

away from the hopper  

during operation.

• 

Use only cold, tap water in 

the water tank. Do no use any 

other liquid.

• 

Never use the Barista 

Express™ without water in the 

water tank.

• 

Ensure the portafilter is firmly 

inserted and secured into the 

brewing head before using 

the machine.

• 

Never remove the portafilter 

during the brewing  

operation as the machine  

is under pressure.

• 

Do not move the Barista 

Express™ whilst in operation.

Summary of Contents for Sage the Barista Express BES875UK

Page 1: ...s both a record of your purchase and your warranty Registration also makes it easier to get support and advice on any questions or issues that you might have in the future If you wish we can also send...

Page 2: ...BES870UK the Barista Express Instruction Booklet...

Page 3: ...ge header Contents 3 We recommend safety first 9 Getting to know your new appliance 11 Operating your new appliance 19 Coffee making tips preparation 23 Care cleaning 29 Troubleshooting 34 Coffees to...

Page 4: ...enthal appliance includes a BS 13 amp moulded mains plug on the supply cord Should you need to change this plug please complete the rewiring as follows after safe disposal of the moulded plug Please n...

Page 5: ...ista Express is properly assembled before connecting to power outlet and operating Follow the instructions provided in this book The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external ti...

Page 6: ...eep the appliance and accessories clean Follow the cleaning instructions provided in this book The symbol shown indicates that this appliance should not be disposed of in normal household waste It sho...

Page 7: ...of a residual current device safety switch is recommended to provide additional safety protection when using electrical appliances It is advisable that a safety switch with a rated residual operating...

Page 8: ...s than 8 Always disconnect the appliance from the supply if it is left unattended and before assembling disassembling and cleaning Regularly inspect the supply cord plug and actual appliance for any d...

Page 9: ...ontrol For increased temperature stability Auto Purge Automatically adjusts water temperature after steam for optimal coffee extraction ADJUSTABLE TEMPERATURE CONTROL For optimum coffee flavour Thermo...

Page 10: ...ng Tray I CLEAN ME Light Indicates when a cleaning cycle 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 Heig...

Page 11: ...jug Cleaning accessories Cleaning tool brush Cleaning tablets Cleaning cycle disc Allen key NOT SHOWN PID Temperature Control For increased temperature stability Adjustable Temperature Control For opt...

Page 12: ...d running water 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...

Page 13: ...quid Setting the 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...

Page 14: ...sed To stop the function during a manual grind function simply release the portafilter This will release the activation switch to stop the grind function Tamping the Ground Coffee Once the grind funct...

Page 15: ...he PROGRAMME button once The machine will beep once and the program button will begin to flash This indicates the machine is in programming mode 2 Press 2 CUP button to start espresso extraction Press...

Page 16: ...r under extraction include the grind being too coarse and or insufficient coffee in filter basket and or under tamping Over Extracted Zone The gauge needle when positioned in the upper zone during ext...

Page 17: ...pump NOTE After 5 minutes of continuous steaming the machine will automatically disable the steam function The steam light will flash When this occurs return the steam dial to the STANDBY position USI...

Page 18: ...ted If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds after entering Advanced Mode no change will be made machine will return to heat up stand by operation PROGRAMME POWER PRESS HOLD 3 To select a temperatur...

Page 19: ...LIANCE 7 Decrease Water Temperature 1 C In Advanced Mode press the FILTER button SINGLE FILTER SIZE DOUBLE PROGRAMME POWER 8 Decrease Water Temperature 2 C In Advanced Mode press the POWER button SING...

Page 20: ...e initial use NOTE Wipe the filter and filter holder dry before dosing with ground coffee as moisture can encourage channeling where water by passes the ground coffee during extraction Single Wall Fil...

Page 21: ...ead and stabilise the temperature prior to extraction INSERTING THE Portafilter Place the portafilter underneath the group head so that the handle is aligned with the INSERT position Insert the portaf...

Page 22: ...AM position Insert the steam tip 1 2cm below the surface of the milk close to the right hand side of the jug at the 3 o clock position Keep the tip just under the surface of the milk until the milk is...

Page 23: ...thin 2 weeks of roasted on date Store coffee beans in a cool dark and dry container Vacuum sealed if possible Buy coffee beans in small batches to reduce the storage time and store no more than one we...

Page 24: ...tainless steel mesh in the plastic filter compartment with water and assemble Set the date dial 2 months ahead To install push down to lock into place The water filter can be removed from the water ta...

Page 25: ...not dissolved repeat steps 5 to 7 until tablet has dissolved NOTE To purchase replacement cleaning tablets please contact Sage by Heston Blumenthal Customer Service on 0844 334 5110 DECALCIFYING Afte...

Page 26: ...hine into the power outlet and switch On Press the POWER button to the On position Place a large container under the group head and steam wand When the brewing temperature has been reached all the but...

Page 27: ...R FILTER SIZE GRIND AMOUNT Set GRIND SIZE to 1 finest Use 10mm socket Rotate Clockwise to remove nut Set GRIND SIZE to 16 coarsest Remove top burr Remove lower burr Remove hopper 1 2 3 4 5 6 Clean chu...

Page 28: ...rected back into the drip tray briefly set the steam dial to the STEAM position This will clear any remaining milk from inside the steam wand Ensure the steam dial is in the STANDBY position Press the...

Page 29: ...pwards to release the side latches The drip tray base 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...

Page 30: ...1 Coffee grind is too fine Ensure you use a suitable espresso grind Refer to Setting the Grind Size on page 11 and 17 Too much coffee in the filter Refer to Adjusting the Grind Amount page 12 and 17 C...

Page 31: ...nd Tamping page 18 Coffee grind is too coarse Ensure you use a suitable espresso grind Refer to Setting The Grind Size on page 11 and 17 Ground coffee is not fresh Change old beans with fresh roasted...

Page 32: ...ground coffee used Ensure you use the small filter for 1 cup of coffee and the larger filter for 2 cups of coffee Coffee extracts as drops from the portafilter The water tank is empty or low Refer to...

Page 33: ...ocked Use the pin on the cleaning tool to clear the opening If the steam wand continues to be blocked remove the tip of the steam wand using the spanner in the middle of the cleaning tool Refer to Car...

Page 34: ...lace Remove hopper check for debris and then replace the hopper into the correct location Too much too little ground coffee is being delivered to the filter basket Grind amount settings are incorrect...

Page 35: ...presso 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 textu...

Page 36: ...35 NOTES...

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