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Step 6. Preparing to Prime Machine
Important:
This priming step must be
completed prior to first use.
• Fill Water Reservoir
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Open the Lid and lift upwards using the
Handle inside.
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Fill with cold water from the tap.
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Insert the Water Reservoir into position
& close the Lid.
Note:
Make sure that the Water Reservoir
is clean & free of any debris, as any fine
particles can block the water flow.
• Power
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Ensure that the Steam & Hot Water
DIAL is in the vertical position.
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Insert the Power Plug into a 230-240V
AC power outlet & switch the power on.
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Press the BUTTON to turn on the
machine.
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The LIGHT will illuminate & pulse to
indicate the Thermoblock is heating up.
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The GRINDER LIGHT will be fully
illuminated from turn on.
- When the , EXTRACTION
BUTTONS & DIAL LIGHTS are all
fully illuminated, the machine is in the
READY state for EXTRACTION & DIAL
features.
• Insert Group Handle
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Insert the Two Cup Filter Basket in the
Group Handle.
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Align the Group Handle with the
'INSERT' position located on the left of
the Group Head.
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Insert the Group Handle flat against
the Group Head, then turn the Group
Handle right all the way to the centre
position.
Note:
Turning the Group Handle to the
centre position might be tight for the first
few uses.
Step 7. Prime Espresso Machine
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Press the
BUTTON & water
should start flowing from the Group
Head.
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Allow water to run through until it stops.
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The machine will return to the READY
state.
Note:
For the first few seconds the
Pump will make a louder than usual
noise as it begins pumping the water
through.
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Position Steam Wand over the Drip
Tray.
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Turn DIAL to .
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Allow water to run through for 20 sec.
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Return DIAL to vertical position.
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The machine will return to the READY
state.
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Now the Espresso Machine should be
thoroughly primed.
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Wash Group Handle & Filter Basket in
warm water & dry before making your
first coffee.
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If water is not flowing from the Group
Head or Steam Wand, repeat Step 7.
-
If water is still not running through,
contact Breville Customer Care. Details
are on the back page.
MAX
2.8 L
1 L
MIN
MAX
2.8 L
1 L
MIN
BEFORE FIRST USE OF THE BARISTA MAX
READY
THERMOBLOCK
58MM CAFÉ GROUP HEAD
CENTRE
INSERT
INSERT
2.TURN
1. ALIGN
& INSERT