Breville ESP6/8 - Manual (Page 4)

BEFORE USING YOUR
ESPRESSO MACHINE
Wash the filter holder and the stainless
filters in mild detergent and water.
Rinse thoroughly.
FILLING THE WATER TANK
• • Ensure the Power switch and Selector
Control are set to the ‘OFF’ position.
• • Turn off at the power outlet and unplug
the power cord.
• • Lift up the water tank lid and remove the
water tank. Fill with cold water to the
maximum mark and replace in the
machine, pressing down firmly so that the
water valve opens. Close the water tank lid.
PRE-HEATING THE MACHINE
For optimal crema, it is recommended to
carry out a complete brewing operation with
water but without any coffee grinds before
making your first coffee to ensure that the
machine has been preheated.
• • Make sure the selector control is in the
‘OFF’ position.
• • Plug the power cord into a 230/240V
electrical outlet, switch on and set the
power switch to the ‘ON’ position.
• • As soon as the orange ‘heating’ light
turns off, set the selector control to the
‘ESPRESSO’ position and run a small
amount of water through the brewing
head for a few seconds without the filter
holder in place.
PRE-WARMING CUPS
For optimal coffee temperature, pre-warm
the espresso cups by placing them on the
cup warming plate.
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PREPARING THE COFFEE
• • Place the 1 or 2 cup filter into the filter
holder and fill with espresso coffee (use
the smaller filter for 1 cup and the larger
filter for 2 cups).
• • Use 1 level measure of espresso coffee
for the 1 cup filter and 2 level measures
for the 2 cup filter. It is important to use
the correct amount of coffee as the filter
perforations have been constructed for
optimal pressure build up in the machine.
• • Distribute the coffee evenly and press it
lightly with the bottom of the measuring
spoon (if there is too much coffee, the
flow of water can become blocked).
• • Clean any excess coffee from the rim of
the filter holder to ensure a proper fit
under the brew head.
• • Place the filter retainer clip in the release
position, by pulling the clip back towards
your hand.
• • Place the filter holder underneath the
brew head so that the handle is positioned
to the left of centre. Lift the filter holder
until it contacts the brew head and rotate
to the right.
OPERATING cont’d
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OPERATING YOUR ESPRESSO/CAPPUCCINO MACHINE
• The water tank should
be filled with fresh cold
water before use
• Check water level before
use and replace the
water daily
• Do not use mineral or
distilled water