Breville ESP6/8 - Manual (Page 7)

CLEANING THE DRIP TRAY
• • The drip tray should be removed, emptied
and cleaned at regular intervals,
particularly when the water level indicator
is exposed indicating the drip tray is full.
• • Remove the grid, steam baffle and water
level indicator from the drip tray, wash all
4 parts with water and non-abrasive
washing liquid before rinsing and drying.
DECALCIFYING
After regular use, hard water can cause
limestone build up in and on many of the
inner functioning components, reducing the
brewing flow, power of the machine, and
affecting the quality of coffee.
We advise decalcifying the machine on a
regular basis (every 2-3 months) using a liquid
decalcifying agent. Follow the instructions
provided, or use the following as a guide:
Diluted solution (for softer water)
• • 1 part decalcifying agent
• • 2 parts cold tap water
Concentrated solution (for harder water)
• • 1 part decalcifying agent
• • 1 part cold tap water
DECALCIFYING THE MACHINE
• • Make sure the selector control is in the
‘OFF’ position and that the plug is
disconnected from the power outlet.
• • Remove the filter holder and pour in the
decalcifying solution into the water tank.
• • Plug the machine into the power outlet
and turn on.
• • Set power switch to the ‘ON’ position and
the selector control to the ‘OFF’ position
• • Place a large container under both the
water outlet and the steam wand.
• • As soon as the brewing temperature is
reached the orange ‘temperature’ light
will switch off. Set the selector control to
the ‘ESPRESSO’ position and let half the
decalcifying solution run through the
brewing head.
• • Turn the selector control to the ‘STEAM’
position and let the remaining solution
run through the steam wand. When the
solution has run through, set the selector
control back to the ‘OFF’ position.
• • After decalcifying, rinse the water tank
thoroughly and re-fill with fresh cold
water. To rinse the machine, run half the
water through the brewing head and half
through the steam wand.
• • The machine is ready for use.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES
Coffee does not run through * Machine is not turned on or plugged in
* Water tank is empty
* Selector control not in ‘Espresso’ position
* Coffee grind is too fine
* Too much coffee in the filter
* The filter is blocked (see Care and Cleaning)
Coffee runs out too quickly * Coffee grind is too coarse.
* Not enough coffee in the filter
Coffee runs too slowly * The water tank is empty or low
* Coffee grind is too fine
* Machine is blocked by scale build up
(see Care and Cleaning)
Coffee runs out around the * Filter holder is not inserted in the brew head properly
edge of the filter holder * There are coffee grounds around the filter rim
* Too much coffee in the filter
* Coffee has been tamped too tightly
The machine is too loud * Water tank is empty
* Water tank is not securely in place
Coffee is too weak or watery * Coffee grind is not fine enough
(use coffee ground for espresso machines)
Coffee is too cold * Machine not preheated
* Cups not preheated
* Milk not heated enough (if making a cappuccino or latte)
No crema * Coffee is not tamped (pressed) firmly enough
* Coffee grind is too coarse
* Coffee is not fresh
No steam is generated * Machine is not turned on
* Water tank is empty
* Selector control not in ‘Steam’ position
* Steam wand is blocked (see Care and Cleaning)
Milk is not foamy after frothing * Not enough steam
* Milk is not fresh and cold
• The stainless steel filters
should not come in contact
with any decalcifying agents
• Do not use powdered
decalcifying agents
THE WATER TANK SHOULD
NEVER BE REMOVED OR
COMPLETELY EMPTIED
DURING DECALCIFYING.
Do not place any of the
components in the
dishwasher.