Breville ESPRESSO MACHINE - Manual (Page 11)

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AUTO PURGE FUNCTION
For brewing more coffee immediately after
using the steam function, the 800ESXL
features an auto-purge function. This
ensures that ground coffee will not be
burnt by the initial water flow from the
thermoblock that could be too hot. Instead
this water is automatically released
internally into the Drip Tray ensuring that
the internal thermostat is at optimal
temperature for extracting coffee. Your
coffee will always be extracted at this
optimal temperature ensuring only the best
flavored coffee is achieved.
The 800ESXL features a separate Hot
Water function that can be used for
making tea, hot chocolate and other warm
drinks. The hot water is dispensed from
the Steam Wand.
To use the Hot Water function, remove the
Frothing Attachment from the Steam
Wand. Press the Hot Water button then
turn the Selector Control to ‘Steam’. The
Hot Water button surround will illuminate
when selected.
Place a jug or cup underneath the Steam
Wand to collect the hot water.
To turn the hot water off, turn the
Selector Control to the ‘Standby’ position.
Limit the extraction of hot water to 2
quarts (2 liters) each use.
The machine is not designed to make
whole pots of coffee and tea. The more
the amount of water is extracted the
cooler it becomes.
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COFFEE MAKING TIPS
USING THE HOT WATER FUNCTION
Making a good cup of coffee is an art that
is simple to achieve. Here are some tips to
help you make the perfect coffee.
THE COFFEE
Pre-ground coffee can be used and should
be stored in an air-tight container, in a
cool, dry area. Pre-ground coffee should
not be kept for longer than 1 week as
flavor will diminish. Do not refrigerate or
freeze.
Whole coffee beans, freshly ground just
before use, are recommended. Coffee
beans should be stored in an air-tight
container, in a cool, dry area but should
not be kept for longer than 1 month as
flavor will diminish. Do not refrigerate or
freeze.
WATER FLOW
When brewing coffee, make sure the water
flows through the Coffee Filter at the
correct rate.
If the water flow is too slow the coffee will
be over extracted and will be very dark and
bitter, with a mottled and uneven crema
on top.
If the water flow is too fast, the coffee will
be under extracted – the optimal flavor will
not develop, the coffee will be watery and
lack the thick crema on the top.
The water flow can be adjusted by varying
the pressure that the coffee is tamped
(pressed down) in the Filter or by changing
the grind of the coffee.
THE GRIND
If using a pre-ground coffee, ensure an
espresso grind suitable for
espresso/cappuccino machines is
purchased.
If grinding coffee beans, the grind should
be fine but not too fine or powdery. The
grind will affect the rate at which the
water flows through the coffee in the Filter
and therefore the taste of the coffee.
If the grind is too fine (looks like powder
and feels like flour when rubbed between
fingers), the water will not flow through
the coffee even when under pressure. The
resulting coffee will be over extracted, too
dark and bitter, with a mottled and uneven
crema on top.
If the grind is too coarse the water will
flow through the coffee too quickly. This
will result
in an under-extracted coffee lacking in
flavor and without the thick crema on the
top layer
of coffee.
COFFEE MAKING TIPS
USING THE HOT WATER FUNCTION
NOTE: If the machine remains
switched ‘On’, the last
button function used will
stay illuminated. To change
to the steam function,
simply press the Steam
button so that the steam
light surround illuminates
and turn the Selector
Control to the ‘Steam’
position. Refer to Steam
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