Breville BDC450 Precision Brewer Drip Coffee Machine User Guide

Breville BDC450 Precision Brewer Drip Coffee Machine

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

• Carefully read all instructions before operating the appliance and save them for future reference.
• Remove and safely discard any packaging material, plastic power plug cover, and any removable labels before using the appliance.
• If the appliance is to be: − left unattended − cleaned − moved − assembled, or − stored, unplug the unit from the power outlet.
• Always operate the appliance on a stable and heat-resistant surface.
• Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas burner, electric element or where it could touch a heated oven.
• Ensure the unit has at least 4 inches (10 cm) of clearance from all side panels.
• Do not operate the appliance without water in the water tank. Use only cold, preferably filtered water. Do not fill the appliance with any other liquids for brewing operations.
• Ensure the supplied mesh basket filter or a paper filter (8-12 cup, flat base basket style with \~3¼”/8.25 cm base) is placed in the coffee basket before using the appliance. Do not use the mesh basket filter in conjunction with a paper filter.
• Before starting a brew cycle: − Check that the carafe drip stop moves up and down freely. − Completely empty the carafe and securely lock the carafe lid in place. − Insert and seat the carafe under the drip stop. − Ensure the filter basket is empty and properly fit in place.
• During a brew cycle: − Do not remove the carafe or the filter basket while the unit is in a brew cycle. Failure to follow the above may lead to scalding or serious injury
• Some surfaces may be hot; use caution when touching or lifting the unit or accessories.
• Use only the carafe handle when lifting the carafe.
• The carafe is designed for use with this appliance only. It must never be used on a range top or in a microwave.
• Scalding may occur if the carafe lid or basket is removed during the brewing cycle.
• Always ensure the carafe lid is securely locked in place on the carafe before pouring.
• Do not use the carafe with a cracked, loose, weakened or damaged handle.
• Do not use the filter basket with a cracked, loose, weakened or damaged handle.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handle for lifting and carrying the carafe.
• Always wait until the machine has cooled before removing the brew basket.
• Do not set a hot carafe on a wet, cold or heat sensitive surface.
• Always switch the appliance off by removing the power plug from the power outlet before attempting to move the appliance, when the appliance is not in use and before cleaning and storing. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
• Do not use harsh or abrasive materials when cleaning any part of this appliance, such as steel wool or scoring pads.
• The use of attachments not sold or recommended by Breville may cause fire, electric shock or injuries.
• Scalding may occur if the basket is removed during the brewing cycles.
• Proper installation of filter basket, showerhead seal, and showerhead locking ring is required to reduce the risk of splashing of hot water.

Components

1. Tank lid
2. Water tank
3. LCD display
4. SELECT dial
5. START|CANCEL button
6. AUTO START button
7. Brew basket
8. Showerhead
9. Showerhead ring
10. Drip stop lever
11. Carafe lid
12. Carafe

ACCESSORIES

1. Cone filter basket insert
2. Mesh basket filter
3. Brew basket
4. Breville coffee measuring scoop
5. Flat bottom basket filter paper pack (10 pieces)
6. Water hardness test strip (see page 11 for directions).

Features

Your Breville Precision Brewer has been designed to make coffee of the highest quality, just the way you like it, no matter what style of coffee you enjoy.

• Fast: Brew up to 12 cups (60 oz) as fast as the brewer can deliver the water in the tank.
• Gold: This mode has been certified by the SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) to meet their rigorous technical requirements using the Cone Filter Basket and water volumes of 1.0L & 1.2L together with a brew ratio of 55 g of coffee to 1.0L of water.
• Strong: Brew settings are automatically adjusted so you get a stronger cup of coffee. Tip: for strong coffee, increase the amount of ground coffee you normally use.
• Over Ice: Brew up to 4 cups (20 oz) of stronger coffee that tastes great when poured over ice and garnished any way you like.
• MyBrew: Brew up to 12 cups (60 oz), having total control over all the variables, brew water temperature, bloom time, and water delivery speed, so you get coffee just the way you like it.
• Cold Brew: Brew up to 20 oz of Cold Brew coffee with the flexibility to adjust steeping time between 0-24 hours and have the coffee automatically delivered into your favorite vessel.

SCA CERTIFIED HOME BREWER LOGO
The SCA recognizes home brewers that meet their longstanding rigorous technical requirements. These requirements are based on decades of industry knowledge and research by the Coffee Brewing Center. All SCA Certified Home Brewers have met these requirements, which are based generally on proper water temperature, brewing time, and ability to brew within the SCA Golden Cup recommendations. If a brewer passes all of the tests in the certification procedure, as conducted by the SCA, that brewer will be eligible to be recognized as an exemplary home brewer and join the short list of SCA Certified Home Brewers. The Breville Precision Brewer has met these SCA requirements when using the “Gold” setting and the Cone Filter basket.

Assembly

BEFORE FIRST USE
Unpack all parts and accessories before removing and safely discarding all packaging material and promotional labels. Ensure the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet. Wipe the exterior stainless steel housing with a soft, damp cloth. Wash the lid, brew basket, cone filter insert, mesh basket filter, and carafe in warm, soapy water and a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers, pads or cloths which can scratch the surface. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Press carafe drip stop ensuring it can freely move up and down.

WATER HARDNESS SETTING
When first turned on, the machine will show ‘Hard’ on LCD, asking you water hardness level. Press SELECT dial once. Dip the water hardness test strip into the filled water tank for 1 second, remove and wait for 1 minute to reveal the result. Rotate SELECT dial and press the dial to select the level according to the number of dots shown on the strip. To reset water hardness, please refer to FACTORY RESET (page 18).

FLUSHING FOR FIRST TIME USE

1. Ensure that the empty coffee basket and empty carafe (with assembled lid) are inserted into the machine.
2. Fill the water tank with fresh cold water to the MAX mark on the water tank. Plug into a power outlet and press the START|CANCEL button to turn the machine on. Rotate the SELECT dial to FAST. Press the START|CANCEL button. The machine will dispense all the water from the tank, through the system & into the empty carafe.
3. After flushing, empty the basket and carafe.

Operation

BREWING A CARAFE
Ensure the brew basket is clean and the drip stop seal in the bottom of the basket is clean and free of coffee particles.

1. Select the correct basket & filter for the amount of coffee you’re making. When brewing between 2 and 8 cups, we recommend you use the Cone shaped filter basket insert with paper filter (Cone paper filter is not included). When brewing more than 8 cups, use mesh basket filter or flat bottom brew basket with large paper filter.
2. The LCD will display the basket setting – “Basket” or “Cone”. To change the basket type, rotate the SELECT dial to Settings & press the dial. Rotate the SELECT dial to the basket type, press the SELECT dial to set.
3. Fill the water tank with fresh cold water up to the MAX marking on the water tank. NOTE: This machine will brew all the water in the tank. Ensure the tank does not contain an excess amount of water.
4. For the very best tasting coffee, we recommend using freshly roasted whole bean coffee and grind with a burr grinder directly before you brew. The grind should be medium/coarse, never use coffee ground for espresso as your coffee basket may overflow.
5. Grind enough coffee beans for the volume you’re making. For a full 60 oz carafe, we recommend 3.5 oz (99 g) of coffee, approximately 12 level Breville measuring scoops. Roughly 1 scoop for every 5 oz. Refer coffee/water ratio chart on page 16.
6. Insert the correct filter paper, cone or flat bottom, or mesh basket, into the brew basket, then, add your ground coffee. Insert the brew basket into the machine.
7. Lock the carafe lid and place the carafe under the drip stop outlet. CAUTION: The carafe MUST be in place before you brew with water level higher than ‘SINGLE CUP’ line. Otherwise the coffee basket will overflow.
8. Rotate the SELECT dial to the desired mode. Press the START|CANCEL button. The machine will display the progress:
9. The machine will remind you to insert either cup or carafe where applicable.
10. Heating: the heating system is being pre-heated to the optimal temperature
11. Blooming: the bloom phase of preparation is in progress
12. Brewing: brew water at the correct/selected temperature is being delivered to the ground coffee.
13. When your coffee is ready, the machine will beep 3 times. The machine will display the “Time since brewed”.

BREW MODES

• FAST: This mode is to deliver the fastest brewed coffee. This coffee machine is one of the fastest 12 cup (60 oz) brewers.
• GOLD (recommended): This mode has been certified by the SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) to meet their rigorous technical requirements using the cone filter basket.
• STRONG: This brewing mode delivers a stronger tasting coffee.
• MY BREW: Allows you to customize every brew setting.
• Bloom Time: Coffee bloom occurs when hot water hits the ground coffee. This setting allows you to adjust how long the bloom time lasts. We recommend 30-60 seconds. During this time, the brewing cycle pauses to allow coffee to naturally bloom. See ‘TIPS’ for more about Bloom Time.
• Brewing Temp: You can adjust the temperature of the brew water being delivered to the ground coffee to suit your favorite coffee. See “TIPS” for more about setting brew water temperature.
• Flow Rate: You can adjust brewing time to control contact time by adjusting the water delivery speed. Choose between Slow, Medium, and Fast (default).
• Pour Over: If you are using the Pour Over Adapter, this must be turned on. The Adapter is sold separately at breville.com.
• OVER ICE: This is to make stronger coffee for ice coffee.
• Fill the water tank with the amount of water you want to brew up to 20 oz line and start brewing. After brewing, pour over ice. See ‘TIPS’ for details.
• COLD BREW: Cold Brew coffee is brewed differently to traditional coffee. It uses cold, not hot water. Your brewer uses the “Full Immersion” method of brewing cold brew which steeps the water and coffee together over an extended duration – typically between 4 – 14 hours. This method creates an intense smooth coffee with little bitterness. Brew ratios are also different, and much higher than normal. Breville recommends a brew ratio 2-3 times higher than average, approximately 3 Breville scoops to every 5 oz of water.
• See ‘TIPS’ for step-by-step guide of brewing Cold Brew.
• Brew time is adjustable.

SINGLE CUP/SMALLER VOLUMES (LESS THAN 4 CUPS, 20 OZ)

1. Your Breville Precision Brewer will recognize when the brewer has less than 4 cups (20 oz) of water & will adjust the brew settings automatically to make the best possible tasting coffee. Fill your cup with fresh cold water and then pour it into the water tank, ensuring the water level stays below the SINGLE CUP line.
   NOTE: DO NOT fill the water tank more than SINGLE CUP line or the volume of the cup used to receive the coffee. It will overflow as the machine brews until the water tank becomes empty.
2. Place your empty cup underneath the brew basket outlet.
3. We recommend using cone filter basket insert for single cups. It ensures proper contact between the brew water and the ground coffee.
4. To change the basket type, rotate the SELECT dial to Settings and press to enter the Settings mode and select “Basket Type”.
5. Rotate the dial to select “Cone”, and press dial to select. “Cone” will be displayed on the LCD.
6. Insert the Cone filter basket into the brew basket. Use the alignment marks as a guide.
7. Place a cone shaped paper filter into the cone filter basket.
8. Grind the correct amount of whole bean coffee for the amount you are brewing. 1 level Breville scoop of ground coffee is suitable for 5 oz (150 ml) of water.
9. Select desired brewing mode, Fast, Gold, MyBrew or Strong.
10. Press START|CANCEL to begin brewing.

Programming

AUTO START
Allows you to automatically start brewing at preset time.

1. Set filter basket type for the amount of coffee you’re brewing.
2. Select your brewing mode.
3. Fill the water tank with enough fresh cold water for the amount of coffee you’re brewing.
4. Insert the brew basket with your desired insert or paper filter and add coffee.
5. Insert the appropriate cup or the carafe with the lid locked in place into the machine.
6.  Press the AUTO START button.
7. The machine will prompt you to set the time for Auto Start. Rotate the SELECT dial to adjust Auto Start time press SELECT dial to set. Auto Start is now set and the machine will enter Auto Start mode, brewing automatically at the set Auto Start time.
8. Pressing START|CANCEL will cancel Auto Start.

SETTINGS

•  SET CLOCK: Set the time displayed on LCD.
• SOUND: Sound volume is adjustable and can also be turned off.
• STANDBY: Adjust time to automatically enter STANDBY mode after a period of no use.
• FILTER TYPE: Factory setting is Flat basket, adjustable when using the Cone filter basket insert.

ENTERING STANDBY MODE AT ANY TIME
Press the START|CANCEL button for 3 seconds.

DEGREE INDICATION PREFERENCE (°C/°F)
To switch between °F and °C, press SELECT dial and AUTO START button together. Rotate SELECT dial to select, then press SELECT dial to set.

Care & Cleaning

Always turn the coffee machine off and remove the plug from the power outlet before cleaning.

CLEANING THE OUTER HOUSING
The outer housing and LCD screen can be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth. Apply cleaner to the cloth and not the LCD surface. Polish with a soft, dry cloth. Cleaning and drying with dry paper towels or abrasive cloths and cleaners may scratch the surface.

CLEANING THE COFFEE BASKET AND MESH BASKET FILTER
Remove the coffee basket. Discard any ground coffee and filter paper. The coffee basket and mesh basket filter can be rinsed under running water. Ensure the fine holes of the mesh basket filter are clear. For a deeper clean, wash the coffee basket and mesh basket filter in warm, soapy water with a soft bristled brush. CAUTION: The coffee basket, mesh basket or paper filter may still be very hot after brewing. Use caution and allow to cool before removing.

CLEANING THE CARAFE
After each use, empty the carafe. Do not let brewed coffee stand overnight as this can cause the carafe to stain. Rinse the carafe and carafe lid under warm running water. For a deeper clean, we recommend regularly washing the carafe in warm, soapy water using a soft bristled brush. Do not use abrasive cleansers, pads or cloths which can scratch the surface. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

CLEANING THE SHOWERHEAD
Simply wipe down the showerhead area periodically. However, if a more thorough clean is required, the Showerhead can be removed by unlocking the Showerhead Ring. Rotate clockwise then remove the Showerhead for cleaning. Once complete, reinstall the Showerhead. NOTE: It takes approximately 15 minutes to complete descaling cycle.

1. Empty the tank. Prepare a descale solution in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Pour this solution into the empty water tank.
2. Place the basket and the carafe into position under the drip stop outlet (Ensure the carafe is empty and the lid is securely locked).
3. Press SELECT button for 3 seconds to start descaling cycle. LCD will show “dSL” for 1 second and then tell remaining time of descaling cycle.
4. When the descaling process is finished, the LCD screen will go back to the main menu. To completely remove residual water in the tank, invert the machine and brew with fresh water twice. Discard the water from the carafe and rinse thoroughly.

DESCALING
After regular use, hard water can cause mineral build up in internal components, reducing the brewing flow, brewing temperature, power of the machine, and taste of the coffee. We recommend to descale regularly. When LCD shows “DESCALE” (flashing), descaling cycle is needed.

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