Breville ESP6/8 - Manual (Page 6)

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Before cleaning, ensure the Selector Control
is in the ‘OFF’ position. Switch off at the
power outlet, then unplug the power cord
and allow the unit to cool.
CLEANING THE STEAM WAND
AND FROTH ENHANCER
• • The steam wand and froth enhancer
should always be cleaned after
frothing milk.
• • Remove the froth enhancer and rinse
under warm tap water.
• • Wipe the steam wand with a damp cloth.
• • Briefly set the selector control to the
‘STEAM’ position to clear any remaining
milk from the steam wand.
• • If the steam wand becomes blocked, wait
for the machine to cool before using a
needle or paperclip to unblock the opening.
CLEANING THE FILTERS, FILTER
HOLDER AND BREWING HEAD
• • Directly after use, remove used coffee
grounds and rinse the stainless filters and
filter holder under running water. Should
the fine holes in the filters become
blocked, then a normal dishwashing
brush should be used (do not use a brush
with metal bristles).
• • The brewing head should be wiped
with a damp cloth to remove any old
espresso grounds.
• • It is advisable to periodically run water
through the unit with the filter in place
but without any coffee to clean out any
old coffee grounds.
CLEANING THE HOUSING /
CUP WARMING TRAY
• • The outer housing can be cleaned
with a soft, damp cloth (do not use
abrasive agents or cloths which can
scratch the surfaces).
CARE AND CLEANING
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TIPS ON MAKING THE PERFECT
ESPRESSO
Don’t just rely on your coffee maker to do
all the work. Making a good cup of coffee
is an art.
WATER FLOW
If you’re making an espresso, make sure the
water flows through the coffee filter at the
correct rate. If it’s too slow, the coffee will be
over-extracted - too dark and bitter, with a
mottled and uneven crema on top. If it flows
too quickly, the coffee will be under-extracted
- the proper flavour won’t have had time to
develop. You can adjust the water flow by
tamping (pressing down) the coffee firmly or
by changing the grind of the coffee.
THE COFFEE
Pre-ground coffee will only retain its flavour
for 1 week, provided it is stored in an air
tight container, in a cool, dark area. Whole
coffee beans are recommended and should
be ground just before use. Coffee beans
stored in an airtight container will keep up to
1 month before they begin to lose their
flavour. Do not store in a refrigerator freezer.
THE GRIND
• • If using pre-ground coffee, ensure you
purchase an espresso grind for
espresso/cappuccino machines.
• • If grinding your own beans the coffee
must be ground fine, but not too fine. It
can effect the taste and the rate the water
flows through it.
• • If the grind is too fine, the water will not
flow through the coffee even under pressure
(this grind looks like powder and feels
like flour when rubbed between fingers).
• • If the grind is too coarse, the water flows
through the coffee too fast, preventing a
full flavoured extraction.
COFFEE MAKING TIPS
DO NOT IMMERSE ANY PART OF YOUR BREVILLE
ESPRESSO/CAPPUCCINO MACHINE IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.