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BR6659 800ESXL Book US.qxp15/2/064:54 PMPage 14STEP 4 – PRIMING THE BREW HEAD(Refer to The Grind on Page 21).NOTE:THE FILTERS A R E HELD INPLACE FIRMLY T O ENSURET H A T THEY D O N O T GETEMPTIED INTO THE T R A S HSTEP 2 - PREPARING THE COFFEE Place the 1 or 2 cup filter into the FilterHolder (use the smaller filter for 1 cupand the larger filter for 2 cups). Use 1 level measure of ground espressocoffee for the 1 cup filter and 2 levelmeasures for the 2 cup filter. It isimportant to use the correct amount ofcoffee for each Filter as the filterperforations have been constructed toutilise the pressure in the machine toextract optimal flavor with each brewing.14OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE DIE CAST SERIES ESPRESSO MACHINETIP: REMOVE THE FILTER USINGTHE INDENTS IN THE SIDE OFTHE FILTER HOLDER, IF THISPROVES DIFFICULT THE800ESXL C O M E S WITH 2FILTERS. USE THE EDGE OFSTEP 3 -THETAMPINGCOFFEEFREETHEFILTERAS A Distribute the coffee evenly in the FilterLEVERAGE AID TOand press down lightly with the tampingTHEspoonFILTERend of REMOVINGthe measuring(Refer toFITTED.Coffee THATMakingISTipson Page 21). Clean any excess coffee from the rim ofthe Filter holder to ensure a proper fitinto the Brew Head. Before placing the Filter Holder intoposition, it is recommended to run ashort flow of water through the BrewHead. Ensure the Selector Control is in the‘Standby’ position and plug the powercord into a 120V power outlet andswitch on. Press the Power On/Offbutton to ‘On’and theremainsbutton surroundNOTE:Themachinereadywill illuminate.The Steambuttonfor brewingand maintainsasurroundconstantwill also heatingilluminate.STEP 5 - PRE-WARMING THE CUPS The Cup Warming Plate will start towarm as the machine heats. Pre-warm the espresso cups by placingon the Cup Warming Plate. This will helpmaintain the coffee’s optimaltemperature when brewed into the cups.temperaturethe noise The machinewill makewhilea pumpingthen thePowerHeatingLight willilluminateOn/offbuttonis in red.When thetemperaturehas beenthecorrect‘On’ position.If thereached the light will cycle out.temperature lowers, thelightwill Place aheatingcontainerundertheilluminateBrew Head.and the Thermoblock Prime the Brew Head by quickly turningHeatingSystemwillthe SelectorControlto the‘Espresso’position until water flows then turn backto the ‘Standby’ position. A pumpingnoise will be heard in this operation.OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE DIE CAST SERIES ESPRESSO MACHINE15

BR6659 800ESXL Book US.qxp15/2/064:54 PMPage 16HOW TO FROTH MILK FOR A CAPPUCCINO OR LATTÉfelt, this will be at an approximate 90 angle to the machine.STEP 7 - BREWING THE COFFEE The red ‘Heating’ light cycles off whenthe machine has reached the correcttemperature for brewing. Ensure the Drip Tray and Grid are inplace. Place one or two pre-warmed cupsbeneath the Filter Holder outlet. Set the Selector Control to the‘Espresso’ position.PRE-BREW FUNCTION When the Selector Control is set to the‘Espresso’ position, the 15 bar pumppumps water momentarily, followed by apause, then continues to pump thewater through to the ground coffee inthe Filter Holder. This pre-brew functionis an advanced feature of the 800ESXL.The ground coffee is moistened by asmall amount of water before fullextraction. The ground coffee expandsand when greater pressure is built up,the brewed coffee is extracted with itsfull flavor.STEP 8 – EMPTYING THE FILTER HOLDER Remove the Filter Holder from the BrewHead by turning the Filter Holder to theleft until it releases. Turn the FilterHolder upside down to empty the usedcoffee (used coffee grounds should bethrown away and not put down the sinkwhich may block drains). Remove theFilter by using the indents on the side ofthe Filter Holder. Rinse the Filter andFilter Holder with water and allow to dry. After a few seconds, aromatic coffee willbegin to brew into the cups. A pumpingnoise will be heard in this operation.16OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE DIE CAST SERIES ESPRESSO MACHINEIf less froth is required, remove theFrothing Attachment and steam the milkusing the Steam Wand. To remove theFrothing Attachment, ensure it is cool thensimply pull down and remove. The FrothingAttachment can be stored in the StorageTray inside the machine if not usedregularly.To refit the Frothing Attachment ensure itis securely attached to the Steam Wand byinserting it, from either end opening, ontothe Wand and pushing firmly upwards ontothe rubber surround. Ensure the fine steamholes on either end of the FrothingAttachment are clean to achieve optimalfrothing. When sufficient coffee has flowed intothe cups, set the Selector Control to the‘Standby’ position. This will stop the flowof coffee.STEP 6 – INSERTING THE FILTER HOLDER Place the Filter Holder underneath theBrew Head so that the handle is alignedwith the insert graphic. Insert the FilterHolder up into the Brew Head and rotatethe handle to the right until resistance isThe Die Cast Series Espresso Machinecomes complete with a Commercial SwivelSteam Wand and Stainless Steel FrothingAttachment. When using the FrothingAttachment a large amount of froth iseasily created. If the steam function is not required,leave the Selector Control to the‘Standby’ position, unplug the powercord and allow the machine to cool. The first step in making a cappuccino orlatté is to make a short espresso. Referto “Operating your Breville Die CastSeries Espresso Machine” on Page 12.CAUTION: THE METAL PARTS OF THE FILTER HOLDER MIGHT STILLBE VERY HOT. COOL THESE PARTS IN COLD WATER. Then fill the stainless steel frothing jugHOW TO FROTH MILK FOR A CAPPUCCINO OR LATTÉ17

BR6659 800ESXL Book US.qxp115/2/064:54 PM/3 full with cold fresh milk.NOTE: When the 800ESXL iscreating steam a pulsingnoise can be heard. This isthe normal operation of thePage 18light will start to flash indicating that theThermoblock Heating System is heatingand preparing to create steam. When the milk starts to increase involume, immerseFrothingNOTE:Always theensurethat theAttachmentdeeper Attachmentinto the jughasto heatFrothingthe milk.been firmly pushed onto theSteamand withconnects Hold thejug atWandan angleone handand placeyourhandsurround.on the outerwiththeotherrubberbase of the stainless frothing jug.For best results use cold When the red ‘Heating’ light stopsflashing, quickly insert the Steam Wandinto the jug of milk so that the FrothAttachment is just immersed into themilk.NOTE: If steam starts comingfromthe Steam Wand before it isimmersed in the milk, pausethe steam by turning theSelector Control back to the‘Standby’ position. Thiswill avoid the steampressure blowing milk out Turn the Selector Control to the ‘Steam’position and press the ‘Steam’ button.(Refer to information on Steam and HotWater buttons on Page 19.) The‘Heating’18HOW TO FROTH MILK FOR A CAPPUCCINO OR LATTÉ When thebasemilkof thetoofresh(lowjugfatbecomesmilk willhot to frothtouch,easier)set the. Selector Control tothe ‘Standby’ position, stopping theAlwayscleantheremovingSteam thesteamingfunctionbeforeandFrothingjug. A Wandpumpingnoisewill sound for ashort time.Attachment after every Hold the frothing jug at an angle so thatthe Frothing Attachment sits just belowthe surface of the heating milk and thesteam will move the milk around theinside of the jug in a circular motion.NOTE: The 800ESXL features aSwivel Steam Wandassembly sothe position of the SteamWand can be changed to a Pour the steamed milk into each cup offreshly brewed espresso coffee andspoon in the frothed milk, in thefollowing ratios: Cappuccino - 1 /3espresso, 1 /3 steamed milk,1 / frothed milk3Latté - 1 /3 espresso topped withsteamed milk and about 1cm of frothedmilk (traditionally served in a glass)STEAM BUTTON/HOT WATER BUTTON The Steam button surround willautomatically illuminate when themachine is switched ‘On’ with the PowerOn/Off button. The machine will always automaticallydefault to the Steam button when theappliance is first switched on. Both buttons cannot be operated at thesame time. To select steam: when the Steam buttonsurround is illuminated, just set theSelector Control to ‘Steam’ To select hot water: press the HotWater button and the surround willilluminate, then just set the SelectorControl to ‘Steam’. If the machine remains switched ‘On’,the last button function used (Steam orHot Water) will stay illuminated.CAUTION: DO NOT ALLOW MILK TO RUN OVER THE TOP OF THE FROTHING ATTACHMENT, OTHERWISE ITWILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.TO AVOID SPLATTERING OF HOT MILK, DO NOT LIFT THE END OF THE FROTHING ATTACHMENTABOVE THE SURFACE OF THE MILK WHILE FROTHING.ENSURE THE SELECTOR CONTROL IS IN THE ‘STANDBY’ POSITION BEFORE REMOVING THEHOW TO FROTH MILK FOR A CAPPUCCINO OR LATTÉ19

BR6659 800ESXL Book US.qxp15/2/064:54 PMPage 20USING THE HOT WATER FUNCTIONAUTO PURGE FUNCTIONFor brewing more coffee immediately afterusing the steam function, the 800ESXLfeatures an auto-purge function. Thisensures that ground coffee will not beburnt by the initial water flow from thethermoblock that could be too hot. Insteadthis water is automatically releasedinternally into the Drip Tray ensuring thatthe internal thermostat is at optimaltemperature for extracting coffee. Yourcoffee will always be extracted at thisoptimal temperature ensuring only the bestflavored coffee is achieved.COFFEE MAKING TIPSThe 800ESXL features a separate HotWaterfunctionthatmachinecan be usedforNOTE:If theremainsmaking tea,hot chocolateandlastother warmswitched‘On’, thedrinks. Thehot wateris dispensedfrombuttonfunctionused willthe SteamWand.stayilluminated. To changeto HottheWatersteamfunction,function,To use theremove thepresstheFrothing simplyAttachmentfromtheSteamSteamWand. PressthesoHotWaterbuttonthatthebuttonsteamthenturn the SelectorControl to‘Steam’. Thelight surroundilluminatesHot Waterandbuttonsurroundwill illuminateturnthe Selectorwhen selected.Control to the ‘Steam’position.Refer to SteamPlace a jugor cup underneaththe SteamWand to collect the hot water.To turn the hot water off, turn theSelector Control to the ‘Standby’ position.Limit the extraction of hot water to 2quarts (2 liters) each use.The machine is not designed to makewhole pots of coffee and tea. The morethe amount of water is extracted thecooler it becomes.20USING THE HOT WATER FUNCTIONMaking a good cup of coffee is an art thatis simple to achieve. Here are some tips tohelp you make the perfect coffee.THE COFFEEPre-ground coffee can be used and shouldbe stored in an air-tight container, in acool, dry area. Pre-ground coffee shouldnot be kept for longer than 1 week asflavor will diminish. Do not refrigerate orfreeze.Whole coffee beans, freshly ground justbefore use, are recommended. Coffeebeans should be stored in an air-tightcontainer, in a cool, dry area but shouldnot be kept for longer than 1 month asflavor will diminish. Do not refrigerate orfreeze.WATER FLOWWhen brewing coffee, make sure the waterflows through the Coffee Filter at thecorrect rate.If the water flow is too slow the coffee willbe over extracted and will be very dark andbitter, with a mottled and uneven cremaon top.If the water flow is too fast, the coffee willbe under extracted – the optimal flavor willnot develop, the coffee will be watery andlack the thick crema on the top.The water flow can be adjusted by varyingthe pressure that the coffee is tamped(pressed down) in the Filter or by changingthe grind of the coffee.THE GRINDIf using a pre-ground coffee, ensure anespresso grind suitable forespresso/cappuccino machines ispurchased.If grinding coffee beans, the grind shouldbe fine but not too fine or powdery. Thegrind will affect the rate at which thewater flows through the coffee in the Filterand therefore the taste of the coffee.If the grind is too fine (looks like powderand feels like flour when rubbed betweenfingers), the water will not flow throughthe coffee even when under pressure. Theresulting coffee will be over extracted, toodark and bitter, with a mottled and unevencrema on top.If the grind is too coarse the water willflow through the coffee too quickly. Thiswill resultin an under-extracted coffee lacking inflavor and without the thick crema on thetop layerof coffee.COFFEE MAKING TIPS21

BR6659 800ESXL Book US.qxp15/2/064:54 PMTAMPING THE COFFEEAfter measuring the ground coffee into theFilter it must be tamped (pressed down)using the flat end of the measuring spoon.The ground coffee should be tamped quitefirmly.If the coffee is not tamped firmly enough,the water will flow through the water tooquickly and the coffee will be underextracted. If the coffee is tamped toofirmly, however, the water will flow throughthe coffee too slowly and the coffee willbe over extracted.22COFFEE MAKING TIPSPage 22NOTE: The taste of your coffeewill, of course, depend onpersonal preference and onmany other factors such asthe type of coffee beanused, the coarseness orfineness of the grind andthe tamping pressure(pressed down). Werecommend experimentingby varying these factors to23

BR6659 800ESXL Book US.qxp15/2/064:54 PMPage 24CARE AND CLEANINGposition and press the Hot Water button.This will clear any remaining milk frominside the Steam Wand.Cleaning24CLEANING THE STEAM WAND ANDFROTHING ATTACHMENT The Steam Wand and FrothingAttachment should always be cleanedafter frothing milk. Ensure the Selector Control is in the‘Standby’ position. Press the ‘ON/OFF’button to ‘OFF’, switch off at the poweroutlet, unplug the power cord and allowthe machine to cool. Remove the Frothing Attachment andrinse in warm tap water. Ensure the twofine steam holes on either end of theFrothing Attachment are clear. Use thepin on the Cleaning Tool to unblockthese holes. If the Steam Wand remains blocked, usethe pin on the Cleaning Tool to clear theopening. Wipe the Steam Wand with a dampcloth, then with the Steam Wanddirected back into the drip tray, brieflyset the Selector Control to the ‘Steam’ If the Steam Wand continues to beblocked, the tip of the Steam Wand canbe removedby using the spanner in the middle of theCleaning Tool.CARE AND CLEANING25

BR6659 800ESXL Book US.qxp15/2/064:54 PMPage 26CLEANING THE OUTER HOUSING /CUP WARMING PLATE The outer housing and cup warmingplate can be cleaned with a soft, dampcloth (do not use abrasive cleansers,pads or cloths which can scratch thesurface). Soak the tip in hot water before usingthe pin on the Cleaning Tool to unblock.Replace the tip back onto the SteamWand and secure with the Cleaning Tool.CLEANING THE FILTERS, FILTER HOLDERAND BREWING HEAD The stainless steel Filters and FilterHolder should be rinsed under waterdirectly after use to remove all coffeeparticles. Should the fine holes in thefilters become blocked, the fine pin onthe Cleaning Tool can be used to clearthe holes.CLEANING THE DRIP TRAY The Drip Tray should be removed,emptied and cleaned at regular intervals,particularlywhenthe DripFullNOTE:Do notcleanany Trayof theIndicatoris showingfull.partsor accessoriesin the If further cleaning is required the fullindicator can be removed from the driptray by releasing the side snaps.CLEANING THE STORAGE TRAY The Storage Tray can be removed afterthe Drip Tray is removed then cleanedwith a soft, damp cloth (do not useabrasive cleansers, pads or cloths whichcan scratch the surface).26CARE AND CLEANING We advise decalcifying the machine on aregular basis (every 2-3 months) using aliquid decalcifying agent. Follow theinstructions provided, or use thefollowingas a guide:Diluted solution (for softer water) 1 part decalcifying agent 2 parts cold tap waterConcentrated solution (for harder water) 1 part decalcifying agent 1 part cold tap water The Brew Head interior should be wipedwith a damp cloth to remove any groundcoffee particles. Periodically run water through themachine with the Filter Holder in place,but without any ground coffee, to rinseout any residual coffee particles.DECALCIFYING After regular use, hard water can causemineral build up in and on many of theinner functioning components, reducingthe brewing flow, power of the machine,and affecting the quality of coffee. Remove the Drip Tray Full Indicator andGrid from the Drip Tray, wash with warmsoapy water, using a non-abrasivewashing liquid, rinse and dry thoroughly.CAUTION: DO NOT IMMERSE CORD, PLUG OR APPLIANCE IN WATEROR ANY OTHER LIQUID.THE WATER TANK SHOULD NEVER BE REMOVED ORCOMPLETELY EMPTIED DURING DECALCIFYING.NOTE:The stainless steel Filtersshould not come in contactwith any decalcifyingagents.Do not use powderedCARE AND CLEANING27

BR6659 800ESXL Book US.qxp15/2/064:54 PMPage 28TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDEPROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DOCoffee does not run throughonbutton is inMachine is not turned on or plugged inEnsure the machine is plugged in, switchedat the power outlet and the ‘ON/OFF’the ‘ON’ position.Water tank is emptyRefer to step 1 – Filling the water tank onPROBLEMCoffee runs out around the15.edge of the filter holderTurn the selector control to the ‘Espresso’Coffee grind is too fineEnsure you use a suitable espresso grind.‘The Grind’ on page 21.Too much coffee in the filterRefer to ‘Preparing the coffee’ on page 14.Coffee tamped too firmlyRefer to ‘Tamping the coffee’ on page 14.The filter is blockedUse the fine pin on the cleaning tool to clearholes. Please refer to ‘CleaningThe coffee grind is too coarseEnsure you use a suitable espresso grind.‘The Grind’ on page 21.thethe filters’ on page 2 6.Coffee runs out too quicklyRefer toFilter holder is not inserted in the brewRefer to ‘Inserting the filter holder’ on pagehead properlyThere are coffee grounds around the filter rimposition.Refer toWHAT TO DOfilterinto the brew head.page 13.Selector Control not in ‘Espresso’ positionPOSSIBLE CAUSESToo much coffee in the filterRefer to ‘Preparing the coffee’ on page 14.Coffee has been tamped too firmlyRefer to ‘Tamping the coffee’ on page 14.Incorrect filter for amount of coffee usedEnsure you use the small filter for 1 cup ofand the large filter forThe water tank is empty or lowRefer to step 1 – Filling the water tank onCoffee grind is too fineEnsure you use a suitable espresso grind. Refer‘The Grind’ on page 21.Machine is blocked by mineral depositsDecalcify the machine; please refer toon Page 27.Water tank is emptyRefer to step 1 – Filling the water tank oncoffee2 cups of coffee.Coffee filters out in dropspage 13.from the filter holderto‘Decalcifying’Machine is too loudpage 13.28TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDEClean any excess coffee from the rim of theholder to ensure a proper fitTROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE29

BR6659 800ESXL Book US.qxpPROBLEMCoffee is too coldisthe correct15/2/064:54 PMPage 30POSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DOMachine not preheatedEnsure the red ‘Heating’ light cycles off as thiswhen the machine has reachedtemperature.Cups not preheatedtheto ‘Pre-warming theMilk not heated enough(if making a cappuccino or latté)When the base of the jug becomes too hot totouch this is when the milk is heated at thecorrect temperature. Please refer to ‘How tomilk for a cappuccino orCoffee is not tamped firmly enoughRefer to ‘Tamping the coffee’ on page 14.Coffee grind is too coarseEnsure you use a suitable espresso grind. Refer‘The Grind’ on page 21.Ground Coffee is not freshPre-ground coffee should not be kept forfrothlatté on page 17.No cremaThe cup warming plate starts to warm up asmachine warms up. Please refercups’ on page 15.tolongerPROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DONo steam is generatedMachine is not turned onEnsure the machine is plugged in, switched onatthe power outlet and the ‘on/off’ button is in‘on’ position.theWater tank is emptyRefer to step 1 – Filling the water tank onSelector Control not in ‘Steam’ positionTurn the selector control to the ‘Steam’Ensure the steam‘Hot Water’ but

8 KNOW YOUR BREVILLE DIE CAST SERIES ESPRESSO MACHINE 9 KNOW YOUR BREVILLE DIE CAST SERIES ESPRESSO MACHINE KNOW YOUR BREVILLE DIE CAST SERIES ESPRESSO MACHINE Heating light illuminates in red when the Power On/Off button is pressed to 'On' Selector Control - for Espresso , Standby ( ) and Steam Commercial swivel steam wand with