Breville BES980XL Oracle Espresso Machine
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
FOR ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
- Carefully read all instructions before operating and save for future reference.
- Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs as advised in this instruction book.
- To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, do not immerse the power cord, plug, or appliance itself in water or other liquids.
- Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. If the appliance is to be:
- left unattended
- cleaned
- moved
- assembled; or
- stored
Always switch off the appliance by pressing the POWER button to off and unplugging it from the power outlet.
- Always allow the appliance to cool before cleaning, moving, or storing.
- It is recommended to regularly inspect the appliance and power cord. Do not use the appliance if there is damage to the power cord or plug, or if the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any way. Immediately stop use and call Breville Consumer Support.
- The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Breville may result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
- Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or countertop, or touch hot surfaces.
- Do not place the appliance near the edge of a table or countertop. Ensure the surface is level, clean, and free of water and other substances.
- Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner. Do not place it in or allow it to come into contact with a heated oven.
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
Your Breville appliance is fitted with a short power cord to reduce personal injury or property damage resulting from pulling, tripping, or becoming entangled with a longer cord. Longer detachable power cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised. If an extension cord is used, (1) the marked electrical rating of the cord se: or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, (2) the cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter-top or table where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally and (3) the extension cord must include a 3-prong grounding plug.
BREVILLE ASSIST™ PLUG
Your Breville appliance comes with a unique Assistant Plug, conveniently designed with a finger hole to ease removal from the power outlet.
KNOW YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT
- Integrated conical burrgrinder: With removable ½lb bean hopper.
- Top-fill 8, fl. oz (2 SL) removable water tank: With integrated water filter and backlit level indicator.
- Grind Size dial: Select the desired espresso grind size to suit your coffee beans.
- Grind LCD texturing: Displays current grind settings.
- Main LCD: Displays current settings and simplifies texture settings.
- 1 CUP & 2 CUP buttons: With preset shot durations, manual override, or reprogrammable durations/volumes.
- Grind outlet: With auto grind, dose & tamp function.
- Heated 58mm group head with embedded element.
- 58mm full stainless steel portafilter and pre-heating cups.
- Drop-down swivel foot: Lifts the machine upwards for easy maneuverability.
- Heated cup warming tray
- HOT WATER button: Press to start and stop the flow of hot water from the hot water outlet.
- AMERICANO dial: With preset and customizable settings.
- Steam lever: With one touch, auto milk texturing (down position) and manual milk texturing (up position).
- Steam LCD: Displays current milk temperature and texture settings.
- SELECT dial: Select the desired milk temperature & texture. Also, use this dial in conjunction with the MENU button to set the programmable functions.
- Cool touch steam wand: With integrated temperature sensor.
- Dedicated hot water outlet: Delivers hot water for Americanos and pre-heating cups.
- Descale the access point
- Tool storage tray: Houses accessories when not in use.
- Removable drip tray: With Empty Me! indicator.
ACCESSORIES
- Stainless steel milk jug
- Water filter holder with filter
- Filter basket
- Cleaning disc
- Mini grinds bin
- Burr brush
- Grind outlet brush & tamp removal magnet
- Cleaning tool for the steam wand tip
- Allen key
- Steam wand cleaning powder
- Espresso deaning tablets
- Water hardness test strip
NOT SHOWN
Steam wand spare parts – steam wand tip, gasket, ‘O’ ring
FEATURES OF YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT
HANDS-FREE AUTOMATIC GRIND, DOSE & TAMP
Automatically grinds, doses, and tamps the required amount of coffee, mess-free.
GRIND SIZE DIAL
Adjustable grind settings from fine 10 coarse for optimum espresso extraction.
STAINLESS STEEL CONICAL BURRS
Maximize ground coffee surface area for a full espresso flavor.
AUTOMATIC HANDS-FREE MILK TEXTURING
Automatically textures milk to the selected temperature and style, from silky smooth latte to creamy cappuccino.
Automatic purge removes residual milk from the steam wand when returned to the downward position.
SIMULTANEOUS COFFEE & STEAM
Dedicated stainless steel espresso and steamed boilers for simultaneous milk texturing and espresso extraction.
PRECISION CONTROL
Electronic PID Temperature Control
Electronic temperature control delivers precise water temperature for optimum espresso flavor. Programmable.
Actively Heated Group Head
Commercial size 58mm group head with embedded e1eme11t for thermal stability during extraction.
Regulated Extraction Pressure
Over pressure valve (OPV) limits maximum pressure for optimum espresso flavor.
Low Pressure Pre-Infusion
Gradually increase the water pressure to gently expand grinds for an even extraction. Programmable.
Dual Pumps
Dedicated espresso and steam boiler pumps.
Programmable Shot Temperature
Adjust water temperature to achieve optimal espresso flavor depending on coffee origin and degree of roast.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
One Touch Americano
Delivers hot water directly into the cup after espresso extraction. Preset and customizable settings.
Shot Clock
Displays the duration of the espresso shot being extracted.
Auto Start
Switches the machine on at a specified time.
Auto Off
Switches the machine off after a specified time from 10 minutes to 8 hours.
OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT
BEFORE FIRST USE
Machine Preparation
Remove and discard all labels and packaging materials attached to your espresso machine. Ensure you have removed all parts and accessories before discarding the packaging.
Remove the water tank located at the back of the machine by pulling down the water tank handle. Remove the plastic bag containing the water filter and water filter holder. Clean parts and accessories (water tank, portafilter, filter basket, jug) using warm water and a gentle dishwashing liquid. Rinse well, then dry thoroughly.
TIP: To easily maneuver your machine, use the drop-down swivel foot located under the drip tray. When turned to UNLOCK, the swivel foot drops down & lifts the machine upwards, making it easier to access the removable water tank or reposition the machine to another location.
INSTALLING THE WATER FILTER
- Remove the water filter and water filter holder from the plastic bag.
- Soak the filter in a cup 0£ water for 5 minutes, then rinse under cold running water.
- Wash the filter holder with cold water, taking specific care to rinse the stainless steel mesh.
- Insert the filter into the two pans of the filter holder.
- To install the assembled filter holder into the water tank, align the base of the filter holder with the adapter inside the water tank and push down to lock into place.
- Fill the water tank with cold water before sliding back into Position at the back of the machine and locking into place.
Note: DO NOT use highly filtered, demineralized, distilled water in this machine. This may affect the taste of the coffee and how the machine operates.
To purchase water Filters, visit www.breville.com or call Breville Consumer Support.
GRINDING OPERATION
Insert the bean hopper into position on top of the machine. Turn knob to lock into place. Fill the hopper with fresh beans.
Tip: We recommend quality 100% Arabica beans with a ‘Roasted On’ date stamped on the bag, not a ‘Best Before’ or ‘Use By’ date. Coffee beans are best consumed between 5-20 days after the ‘Roasted On’ date. Stale coffee may pour too quickly from the portafilter spouts and taste bitter and watery.
SELECTING GRIND SIZE
There are 45 espresso grind size settings (No.1 – finest, No. 45- coarsest) to enable you to select the right grind size for your coffee beans and achieve the perfect espresso extraction.
To select grind size, rotate the grind size dial counterclockwise to increase grind coarseness or clockwise to increase grind fineness. We recommend you start at No. 30 and adjust as required to control espresso flow rate.
AUTO GRIND DOSE & TAMP
Align the portafilter handle with the INSERT position on the grind outlet. Lift to insert the portafilter into the grind outlet and rotate to the center position.
To start the automation, dose & tamp function, rotate the portafilter to the right, then gently guide back 10 the center position. Grinding will commence.
When the auto grinds, the dose & tamp function is complete, rotate the portafilter handle to the INSERT position and lower to remove.
ESPRESSO EXTRACTION
Align ponatiher handle with the INSERT position on the group head. Lift to insert the portaftlter into the group head and rotate towards the LOCK TIGHT position until resistance is felt.
MANUAL OVERRIDE
Press and hold either the 1 CUP or the 2 CUP button to commence pre-infusion. When the required pre•infusion duration is met. Release the button to begin full pump pressure.
Press the button again to stop pouring when the required duration has been achieved.
TEXTURING MILK
The SELECT dial is used to select milk temperature and texture. Press the dial to toggle between milk temperature & texture. The flashing value (the temperature or texture triangle) can be changed by rotating the dial.
ADJUSTING MILK TEMPERATURE
Press the SELECT dial until the milk temperature flashes. Rotate the dial to increase or decrease the milk temperature. The selected temperature will be displayed on the steam LCD. The ideal temperature for milk is between 130°F-150°F (55°C-65°C) as indicated by the smiley face icon.
ADJUSTING MILK TEXTURE
Press the SELECT dial until the milk texture triangle Rashes. Rotate dial towards ‘CAPP’ for more texture or “LATTE” for less texture. The selected texture will be displayed on the steam LCD.
Different brands and types of milk and milk alternatives will texture differently. You may need to adjust the texture level accordingly.
Note: Prior to texturing milk, always purge the steam wand by momentarily pressing down the steam lever.
COFFEE MAKING TIPS & PREPARATION
PRE-HEATING
Heating your cup or glass
A warm cup will help maintain the coffee’s optimal temperature. Preheat your cup by rinsing with hot water from the hot water outlet, and place it on the cup warming tray.
Heating the portafilter and filter basket
A cold portafilter and liher basket can reduce the extraction temperature enough to significantly affect the quality of your espresso. Always ensure the portafilter and filter basket are pre-heated with hot water from the hot water outlet before initial use.
NOTE
Always wipe the filter basket and portafilter dry before dosing with ground coffee, as moisture can encourage ‘channeling’ where water bypasses the ground coffee during extraction.
THE GRIND
When grinding coffee beans for espresso, the grind size should be fine but not too fine. The grind size will affect the rate at which the water flows through the ground coffee in the liher basket and the taste of the espresso.
If the grind is too fine (looks like powder and feels like Rour when rubbed between fingers), the water will not flow through the coffee even when under pressure. The resulting espresso will be OVER-EXTRACTED, dark in color, and bitter in flavor.
If the grind is too coarse, the water will flow through the ground coffee in the filter basket too quickly. The resulting espresso will be UNDER-EXTRACTED, lacking in color and flavor.
AUTOMATIC GRINDING, DOSING & TAMPING
- Ensure the hopper is filled with fresh coffee beans. We recommend quality 100% Arabica beans with a ‘Routed On’ date stamped on the bag, not a “Best Before· or ‘Use By’ date. Coffee beans are best consumed between 5-20 days after the ‘Roasted On’ date. Stale coffee may pour too quickly from the portafilter spouts and taste bitter and watery. Never put pre-ground coffee in the hopper.
- Align the portafilter handle with the INSERT position on the grind outlet. Lift to insert the portafilter into the grind outlet and rotate to the center position.
CARE & CLEANING
CLEANING THE STEAM WAND
IMPORTANT
After every use, thoroughly wipe the steam wand and tip with a damp cloth & purge immediately. Failure to clean the steam wand may affect the milk-texturing performance.
- If any of the holes in the tip of the steam wand become blocked, ensure the steam lever is in the center off position and unblock using the steam tip cleaning tool. Even partially blocked holes may affect the ability of the steam wand to produce sufficient foam volume.
- If the steam wand remains blocked, remove the tip and soak it together with the steam wand using the provided Steam wand cleaning powder (instructions below). Screw tip back the steam wand after rinsing.
- The steam wand can be left immersed in the milk jug filled with water when not in use to reduce the risk of blockages.
Steam Wand Cleaning Powder
- Add 1 packet into an empty milk jug.
- Add 1 cup (8oz/240ml) of hot water into the milk jug.
- Remove the steam tip and place it with the steam wand into the jug.
- Leave to soak for 20 minutes.
- Clean, rinse, and replace the steam tip. Place the wand back into the jug and activate steam for 10 seconds.
- Allow to soak for 5 minutes.
- Activate the steam several times to purge the steam wand, then rinse the wand thoroughly.
- Wipe the steam wand dry with a clean cloth.
- Discard solution & rinse jug thoroughly.
STEAM WAND SPARE PARTS
Please exercise care when cleaning the steam wand to avoid damaging or losing the silicone seals.
If the seals do become damaged, however, replace them with the supplied steam wand tip, gasket, and O-ring.
For additional advice, please contact Breville Consumer Support.
Troubleshooting
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