User manual BREVILLE BES860XL

[. . . ] Getting to know your machine The quality of freshly ground beans used in espresso is one of the four most important factors in the preparation of a great espresso. This attribute is often referred to as one of the `four hands' in espresso preparation. the others are the grinder , the espresso machine and the barista. While the degree and the selection of roast is a personal preference, correctly roasted and rested coffee beans produce espresso with much more taste, flavor and body than beans that are pre-ground. [. . . ] If the grind is too coarse the water will flow through the ground espresso too quickly. This will result in an under-extracted espresso lacking in flavor and without the thick crema on the top. When grinding for a Single Wall Filter using a finer espresso grind, you will need to increase the grind amount to ensure the filter is correctly filled. To increase the grind amount, turn the GRIND AMOUNT dial beyond the DUAL WALL setting to obtain the correct amount of ground espresso. Place the portafilter into the grinding cradle Press the FILTER SIZE button according to the filter size (single shot or double shot) you select. NOTE: You may need to try Step 4 and 5 a few times, slightly adjusting the GRIND SIZE and GRIND AMOUNT dials each time until you reach your desired combination. NOTE: To stop the Auto Grinding midway through a grinding cycle, push the portafilter in once, or press the FILTER SIZE button. For Manual Grinding - push and hold the portafilter in until the desired amount of ground espresso has been delivered. Fill the hopper with fresh coffee beans. For Auto Start and Stop Grinding - push the portafilter in once to activate the grinding switch, then allow the portafilter to be filled with fresh ground espresso. Once the grind function has been completed, remove the portafilter from the grinding cradle. Gently level the grinds in the portafilter with your finger. Use one hand to grip the tamper and the other hand to hold the portafilter handle c. Apply even pressure down on the tamper and press firmly in order to level and pack the espresso grounds d. Lift the tamper from the portafilter, and clean any excess grinds from the rim of the portafilter to ensure a correct fit into the group head. Push the portafilter upward firmly, applying even pressure to tamp the espresso d. Release the portafilter from the tamper, and clean any excess ground espresso from the rim of the portafilter to ensure a correct fit into the group head. For ease of use, The Barista Express provides two handy ways to tamp your espresso: 1. Once the grind function has been completed, remove the portafilter from the grinding cradle. Gently level the grinds in the portafilter with your finger. With the tamper fitted into place, lift the portafilter towards the tamper base NOTE: Tamping between measures will create a layer in the ground espresso that can impede full extraction. STEP 8 - INSERTING THE PORTAFILTER Place the portafilter underneath the group head so that the handle is aligned with the insert graphic. [. . . ] Insert all accessories into position or into the storage tray. CLEANING THE DRIP TRAY The drip tray should be removed, emptied and cleaned at regular intervals, particularly when the drip tray full indicator is showing `Empty Me!Dispose of the grounds from the dry compartment into the waste bin. Wash the drip tray with warm soapy water, using a non-abrasive washing liquid, rinse and dry thoroughly. [. . . ]