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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

WHAT TO DO

No ground 

coffee coming 

from grinder.

•  No coffee beans in hopper.

•  Filler hopper with fresh coffee beans.

•  Blocked grinder chamber or chute.

•  Clean and clear grinder chamber and chute.  

Refer to ‘Advanced Cleaning for the Conical Burr 

Grinder’, page 17.

•  Water / moisture in grinder chamber 

and chute.

•  Clean and clear grinder chamber and chute. Refer 

to ‘Advanced Cleaning for the Conical Burr Grinder’, 

page17. Ensure burrs are thoroughly dry before  

re-assembling. It is possible to use a hair  

dryer to blow air into the grinder chamber.

FILTER SIZE 

LED’s are 

flashing.

•  Bean hopper is not attached correctly. •  Remove hopper, check for debris and then re-lock 

hopper into position.

Too much/

too little 

ground coffee 

is being 

delivered 

to the filter 

basket.

•  Grind amount settings are incorrect  

for particular grind size.

•  Use the GRIND AMOUNT dial to increase or 

decrease the grind amount. Refer to ‘Setting the 

Grind Amount’, page 9 and ‘Extraction Guide’,  

page 11.

Too much/too 

little espresso 

is being 

delivered to 

the cup.

•  Grind amount and/or grind size 

settings and/or shot volumes  

require adjustment.

•  Try the following, one at a time:
•  Reset the machine to its original default settings. 

Refer to ‘Resetting Default Volumes’, page 10. 

•  Re-programme the shot volumes. Refer to  

‘Re-Programming Shot Volume’, page 10. 

•  Adjust the grind amount and/or grind size settings. 

Refer to ‘Setting the Grind Size’, page 9, ‘Setting 

the Grind Amount’, page 9 and ‘Extraction Guide’, 

page 11.

Grinder  

is making  

a loud noise.

•  Blockage or foreign object in grinder.

•  Remove hopper, check for debris or blockage.  

If necessary, clean and clear grinder chamber and 

chute. Refer to ‘Cleaning the Conical Burr Grinder’, 

page 17.

Pressure 

Gauge is not 

working

•  Incorrect dose or not enough coffee in 

the filter basket.

•  Use the supplied ‘Razor’ to ensure the correct dose 

of coffee in the portafilter.

•  Using old roasted coffee beans 

beyond expiry date.

•  Use freshly roasted coffee within four weeks of 

roasted date.

•  The coffee grind is too coarse.

•  Adjust the grind to a finer setting. 
•  Use a rubber disc and place inside the one cup filter 

basket (no coffee) and run a shot; when the needle 

moves, then pressure gauge dial is working.

Summary of Contents for Barista Express BES875

Page 1: ...the Barista Express BES875 SES875 EN QUICK GUIDE ...

Page 2: ... POWER button J Integrated removable 54mm tamper K Group head L Stainless Steel Portafilter M Extra tall cup clearance for tall mugs N Removable wet dry coffee separator drip tray O 360 swivel action steam wand P Dedicated hot water outlet Q Steam Hot Water dial R Steam Hot Water light S 1 CUP and 2 CUP buttons T CLEAN ME light U Espresso pressure gauge V Programme button Re programs the preset 1 ...

Page 3: ...se with pre ground coffee 5 Single Wall filter baskets 1 cup 2 cup Use when grinding fresh whole coffee beans 3 2 5 4 1 6 8 9 10 7 Rating Information 220 240V 50Hz 1560 1850W 6 Water filter holder and filter 7 Cleaning brush 8 The Razor precision dose trimming tool 9 Cleaning tool 10 Allen key 11 Descaling powder 11 ...

Page 4: ...g into place FIRST USE Fill the water tank with cold tap water up to the MAX mark Ensure the hopper is locked into position Plug the power cord into a 230V power outlet Press the POWER button to switch the machine on The POWER button light will flash while the machine is heating Place a large heat proof bowl under the group head NOTE If the hopper is not correctly locked into position the FILTER S...

Page 5: ...s the FILTER SIZE button to select SINGLE if using the 1 CUP filter basket or DOUBLE if using the 2 CUP filter basket Automatic Dosing Push and release the portafilter to engage the grinding activation switch Grinding will automatically stop however if you wish to stop grinding before the cycle has finished push and release the portafilter Manual Dosing Push and hold the portafilter to engage the ...

Page 6: ...e extraction Preset Shot Volume 2 CUP button Press the 2 CUP button once to extract a double shot of espresso at the preset volume approx 60ml Re Programming Shot Volume 1 CUP or 2 Cup 1 To begin programming press the Programme button once 2 Press 1 CUP or 2 CUP button to start espresso extraction Press 1 CUP or 2 CUP button again once desired volume of espresso has been extracted The machine will...

Page 7: ...kes up to 20 secs Flow starts after 12 secs Flow drips or not at all Crema is dark and spotty Espresso is very dark brown Tastes bitter and burnt Extraction takes more than 35 secs REMOVE USED GRINDS Used grinds will form a coffee puck If the puck is wet refer to the Under Extraction section RINSE FILTER BASKET Keep the filter basket clean to prevent blockages Without ground coffee in the filter b...

Page 8: ...ng to create steam When the STEAM HOT WATER light stops flashing return the dial back to STANDBY position Then within 8 seconds insert the steam wand tip 1 2cm below the surface of the milk close to the right hand side of the jug at the 3 o clock position and quickly turn the dial back to the STEAM position Pausing the steam avoids the milk splashing out of the jug this pause function lasts for 8 ...

Page 9: ...e If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds after entering AdvancedTemperature Mode no change will be made the machine will return to STANDBY mode Default Temperature setting In AdvancedTemperature Mode press the Programme button Increase Water Temperature 1 C In AdvancedTemperature Mode press the 1 CUP button Increase Water Temperature 2 C In AdvancedTemperature Mode press the 2 CUP button Decre...

Page 10: ...t a time Lock upperburr Hold hopperovercontainer turn dial to release beans into container Align hopper into position Run grinder until empty Remove hopper Unlock hopper Move adjustable top burr 1number coarserorfiner Removewire handle from both sides ofthe burr Align the number with the handle opening Remove upper burr Insertwire handle from both sides ofthe burr Push upperburr firmlyinto positio...

Page 11: ...sly then also press the POWER button Hold all 3 buttons together for approximately 10 seconds 6 The cleaning cycle will commence and last for approximately 5 minutes During this time water will intermittently flush into the portafilter to dissolve the cleaning tablet and flush back into the group head If your cleaning disc is without a hole in the middle hardly any or no water should come through ...

Page 12: ...omponent of the machine Descaling coffee component takes approximately 25 seconds The 1 CUP button should flash continuously and remain constant once the descaling process has finished To terminate the descaling within 25 seconds press the 1 CUP button again Descale the steam and hot water components Descaling steam and hot water takes approximately 13 seconds and 8 seconds respectively Descaling ...

Page 13: ...M HOT WATER dial is in the STANDBY position Press the POWER button to switch the machine off and allow to cool Use the pin on the end of the provided cleaning tool to unblock the hole s If the steam wand remains blocked remove the tip using the integrated spanner in the cleaning tool and soak in hot water Use the pin on the end of the provided cleaning tool to unblock the hole s before re attachin...

Page 14: ... the POWER button to switch the machine off and unplug the cord from the power outlet 2 Carefully remove the water tank and drip tray taking particular care if they are full 3 Using a skewer or similar clean the centre of the screw of any residual coffee 4 Insert the shorter end of the Allen Key into the centre of the screw Turn counter clockwise to loosen the screw WARNING Do not immerse power co...

Page 15: ...lter spouts or not at all Coffee is ground too finely Use slightly coarser grind Refer to Setting the Grind Size page 9 and Over Extraction page 11 Too much coffee in the filter basket Lower dose of coffee Refer to Setting the Grind Amount page 9 and Over Extraction page 11 Coffee tamped too firmly Tamp between 15 20kg of pressure Water tank is empty Fill tank Water tank is not fully inserted and ...

Page 16: ...ng temperature The STEAM HOT WATER light will flash to indicate the machine is heating to create steam During this time condensed water may purge from the steam wand This is normal When the STEAM HOT WATER light stops flashing the steam wand is ready for use Water tank is empty Fill tank Water tank is not fully inserted and locked into position Push water tank down completely to lock into place Ma...

Page 17: ...s is the normal operation of the machine Pulsing pumping sound while extracting espresso or steaming milk The machine is carrying out the normal operation of the 15 bar Italian pump No action required as this is the normal operation of the machine Water tank is empty Fill tank Water tank is not fully inserted and locked into position Push water tank down completely to lock into place Water leaking...

Page 18: ...ittle espresso is being delivered to the cup Grind amount and or grind size settings and or shot volumes require adjustment Try the following one at a time Reset the machine to its original default settings Refer to Resetting DefaultVolumes page 10 Re programme the shot volumes Refer to Re Programming ShotVolume page 10 Adjust the grind amount and or grind size settings Refer to Setting the Grind ...

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