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Getting to know your machine
BES860XL The Barista Express
Programmable Espresso Machine with Grinder
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INTRODUCING THE BARISTA EXPRESS The quality of freshly ground beans used in espresso is one of the four most important factors in the preparation of a great espresso. This attribute is often referred to as one of the ‘four hands’ in espresso preparation. The others are the grinder, the espresso machine and the barista. While the degree and the selection of roast is a personal preference, correctly roasted and rested coffee beans produce espresso with much more taste, flavor and body than
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CONTENTS Getting to know your machine 5 Breville Recommends Safety First 7 Features of your Breville Barista Express 11 Know your Breville Barista Express 14 Before First Use 15 Assembling your Breville Barista Express 18 Espresso Variations 22 Recipe Inspirations 4
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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST At Breville we are very safety conscious. We design and manufacture consumer products with the safety of you, our valued customer foremost in mind. In addition we ask that you exercise a degree of care when using any electrical appliance. Basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR YOUR BREVILLE BARISTA EXPRESS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS Carefully read all instructions before operating remote control system.
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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST (continued) IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES WARNING: CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: Unwind the power cord fully before use. over the edge of a countertop, tabletop or (APPLICABLE TO CALIFORNIA surface area where it can be pulled on by RESIDENTS ONLY). THIS Do not let the power cord hang over the edge young children or tripped over. To prevent PRODUCT CONTAINS of a bench or table, touch hot surfaces, or electric shock, personal injury or fir
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FEATURES OF YOUR BREVILLE BARISTA EXPRESS INTEGRATED CONICAL BURR GRINDER PRESET OR ADJUSTABLE GRIND SIZE PRESET OR ADJUSTABLE GRIND AMOUNT The integrated conical burr grinder allows each The GRIND SIZE dial accurately adjusts the The GRIND AMOUNT dial accurately adjusts espresso produced from The Barista Express to fineness or coarseness of the espresso grind for the quantity of beans that will be ground and be created using freshly ground beans - the key optimal espresso extraction. dispensed
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FEATURES OF YOUR BREVILLE BARISTA EXPRESS (continued) FILTER SIZE HANDS FREE, DIRECT GRINDING INTEGRATED / REMOVABLE TAMPER The Barista Express features an integrated Tamping is the application of even and The Barista Express comes with 4 filters: grinding cradle located below the integrated consistent pressure to the espresso grinds. The Dual Wall Filters for Beginners conical burr grinder which fully supports the tamper is conveniently located ‘on board’ the 1 x single shot portafilter. The
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FEATURES OF YOUR BREVILLE BARISTA EXPRESS (continued) ACCURATE TEMPERATURE CONTROL ESPRESSO PRESSURE GAUGE COMMERCIAL STYLE STEAM WAND Breville digital technology provides accurate The espresso pressure gauge assists in The swivel-action steam wand with stainless temperature control for a full flavored espresso. obtaining the most favorable extraction steel frothing attachment easily adjusts to the pressure, guiding the user to create their ideal perfect position for texturing milk. The wand
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FEATURES OF YOUR BREVILLE BARISTA EXPRESS (continued) A MINUTE TO LEARN PERFECTING YOUR SKILLS ENERGY SAVING FEATURES Dual Wall Filters for Beginners Single Wall Filters for Aspiring Baristas The Barista Express will enter the ‘Power Save Eliminates the guesswork for fast and easy to Experiment with grind size, grind amount and Mode’ if not used for 30 minutes, and will make espresso. tamp automatically switch off if not used for a further two hours. The ‘Power Save Mode’ uses 50% The Barist
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KNOW YOUR BREVILLE BARISTA EXPRESS FILTER SIZE button select between SINGLE or DOUBLE SHOT SINGLE and DOUBLE SHOT lights Cup Warming Tray illuminates to indicate whether a single or double shot filter is selected CLEAN ME light indicates when a cleaning cycle GRIND SIZE dial is required select the preset DUAL WALL setting when using Dual Wall Filters or STEAM light adjust the grind to a finer setting when illuminates to indicate that the steam using the Single Wall Filters function is s
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KNOW YOUR BREVILLE BARISTA EXPRESS (continued) Removable 67oz water tank Espresso Pressure Gauge with water filtration system monitors extraction pressure, guiding you towards the ideal espresso Sealed Bean Hopper: 7oz capacity hopper locking system allows removal of PROGRAM button hopper without removing beans Personalize the shot size to suit your preference Integrated Conical Burr Grinder adjustable to achieve your perfect grind Steam Dial selector control for steam Custom designed acces
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KNOW YOUR BREVILLE BARISTA EXPRESS (continued) ADDITIONAL FEATURES 15 Bar Pump Italian-designed and made Accurate Temperature Control Breville digital technology provides accurate temperature control for a full flavored espresso Thermocoil heating system with integrated stainless steel water coil ensures accurately controlled water temperature Pre-brew Function for optimal extraction and distribution of water through the coffee puck Auto Purge Function for optimal coffee extraction temperatu
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BEFORE FIRST USE The Barista Express has the drip tray, water tank Wipe the outer housing, bean hopper and drip and storage tray in place when you unpack it tray with a soft damp cloth and dry thoroughly. from the box. The drip tray is located in the base Do not immerse the outer housing, power cord of the machine towards the front. The water or power plug in water or any other liquid. tank is located in the back of the machine. The charcoal water filter is located inside the water tank. It
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ASSEMBLING YOUR BREVILE BARISTA EXPRESS STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Insert the ‘Empty Me!’ indicator into the drip tray Before installing the charcoal water filter, remove Insert the storage tray into the base of the and place the Coffee Grinds Separator on top. it from the plastic bag, and soak in a cup of machine and slide towards the back wall. Then place grill on top. Slide the drip tray into water for 5 minutes. The storage tray conveniently stores all the position in the base of the machin
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ASSEMBLING YOUR BREVILE BARISTA EXPRESS (continued) NOTE: Before each use it is recommended to complete a water flushing operation, without ground espresso in the portafilter, to ensure that the machine has been preheated. Refer to Step 5 of ‘A MINUTE TO LEARN’ on page 31 STEP 4 Insert the Hopper into position and turn the hopper dial clockwise 90° to lock. NOTE: Refer to Care & Cleaning Instructions on page 52 to properly maintain your burr grinder. 16
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Espresso Variations
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ESPRESSO VARIATIONS ESPRESSO AMERICANO FLAT WHITE Intense and aromatic, an espresso or short A long black is generally a single or double shot A single shot of espresso in a cup filled with 1 black as it’s also known uses about ⁄4 oz of of espresso with hot water added to taste. steamed milk and topped with a skin of silky ground espresso. It is served in a small cup or smooth foam. glass to a level of approximately 1oz. 19
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ESPRESSO VARIATIONS (continued) CLASSIC CAFÉ LATTÉ CAPPUCCINO MACCHIATO 1 Traditionally the morning coffee of Italy and The real thing is served very light and luke warm A shot of espresso served short in a 2 ⁄2 oz 1 1 France, taken with pain au chocolate or sweet with ⁄3 espresso to ⁄3 steamed milk and a demitasse and stained with a dash of finely 1 2 1 biscotti. This blend of ⁄3 espresso to ⁄3 milk is generous final ⁄3 of creamy froth. textured milk. made with a single shot of espresso. Top wi
