Breville Espresso Maker ESP4 User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE  
© Copyright. Breville Pty. Ltd. 2004  
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RECYCLED PAPER  
Due to continual improvements in design or otherwise,  
the product you purchase may differ slightly from  
the one illustrated in this booklet.  
Model ESP4  
Issue 2/04  
Model ESP4  
 
BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST  
SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Congratulations on your purchase of your new Breville Espresso/Cappuccino Maker. We at  
Breville are very safety conscious. We design and manufacture consumer products with the  
safety of you, our valued customer, foremost in mind.  
Before removing the Water Tank Cap  
SPECIAL SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS  
The cup-warming plate will always be  
heating when the appliance is switched on  
at the power outlet. Please switch off and  
unplug when not in use.  
ensure the Pressure Indicator Button has  
dropped down and is flush with the top of  
the cap.  
In addition, we ask that you exercise a degree of care when using any electrical appliance and  
adhere to the following precautions:  
To avoid possible burns from hot steam  
and water, never remove the water tank  
cap or filter holder while there is steam  
pressure in the water tank. Remove all  
steam pressure first.  
Only use cold water in the water tank. Do  
not use any other liquid.  
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
Never use the appliance without water in it.  
Ensure the water tank cap and filter  
holder are firmly secured when using  
the appliance.  
Refer to Page 11 for instructions on how  
to release the steam pressure.  
Do not immerse cord, plug or  
This appliance is for household use only.  
Do not use this appliance for anything  
other than its intended use. Do not use  
outdoors.  
Espresso/Cappuccino Maker body in  
water or any other liquid.  
Always use the appliance on a dry, level  
surface.  
Always ensure the water tank cap is clean  
around the seal and the centre valve area  
(never use if the seal is damaged or faulty).  
As part of regular maintenance, it is  
recommended that this appliance be  
taken to the nearest authorised Breville  
Service Centre for checking of the  
‘Pressure Indicator Button’ once every  
two years.  
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles.  
Regularly inspect the supply cord, plug  
and actual appliance for any damage. If  
found damaged in anyway, immediately  
cease use and return the entire appliance  
to the nearest authorised Breville Service  
Centre for examination, replacement or  
repair.  
Before use fully unwind the power cord.  
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of  
a table or counter, touch hot surfaces, or  
become knotted.  
Do not place this appliance on or near a  
hot gas or electric burner, or where it  
could touch a heated oven.  
Always turn the Selector Control to  
‘STANDBY’, switch the power off at the  
power outlet and then remove the plug  
when the appliance is not being used and  
before cleaning.  
Any maintenance other than cleaning  
should be performed at an authorised  
Breville Service Centre.  
The installation of a residual current  
device (safety switch) is recommended to  
provide additional safety protection when  
using electrical appliances. It is advisable  
that a safety switch with a rated residual  
operating current not exceeding 30mA be  
installed in the electrical circuit supplying  
the appliance. See your electrician for  
professional advice.  
The appliance is not intended for use by  
young children or infirm persons without  
supervision.  
Do not leave the appliance unattended  
when in use. Young children should be  
supervised to ensure that they do not play  
with the appliance.  
TO AVOID POSSIBLE BURNS FROM HOT STEAM AND WATER, NEVER OPEN  
THE WATER TANK CAP WHILE THERE IS PRESSURE IN THE WATER TANK.  
REMOVE ALL PRESSURE FIRST.  
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KNOW YOUR BREVILLE ESPRESSO/CAPPUCCINO MAKER  
OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE ESPRESSO/CAPPUCCINO MAKER  
BEFORE USING YOUR  
ESPRESSO/CAPPUCCINO  
MAKER  
Wash the filter holder, stainless filters  
and frothing jug in mild detergent and water.  
Rinse and dry thoroughly.  
3 position brew/steam selector control  
Water tank cap with pressure  
indicator button  
Cup warming plate  
It is recommended to carry out a  
complete brewing operation with cold water  
Power ‘on’ and ‘heating’ lights  
but without any coffee before making your  
fig 1  
first espresso or cappuccino (see Brewing  
Coffee). By doing so, any residual dust left  
Steam tube and nozzle with removable  
cappuccino froth enhancer  
Ensure the Pressure Indicator Button on  
the Water Tank Cap has dropped down  
and is flush with the top of the cap.  
inside the Espresso/Cappuccino Maker will  
be removed.  
Filter holder and 2 stainless steel  
filters (1-2 cup filter and 2-4 cup filter)  
Unscrew the water tank cap and pour cold  
water into the tank. Fill to 5mm below the  
visible water pipes (Fig 1). Do not fill to  
the top of the tank or there will not be  
enough area to generate steam.  
PRE-WARMING CUPS  
Removable drip tray  
For optimal coffee temperature, use the cup  
warming plate on top of the appliance to  
pre-warm the cups. The cup-warming plate  
will be heating whenever the appliance is  
switched on at power outlet.  
Bonus espresso cup set (not shown)  
Cleaning tool (not shown)  
Screw the water tank cap back on top of  
the water tank, making sure it is secured  
firmly before operating the appliance.  
HOW TO MAKE AN ESPRESSO  
Do not use warm or hot  
Filling the water tank  
water to fill the water tank.  
Switch the power off at the power outlet  
and remove the plug.  
Ensure the Brew/Steam selector control  
is in the ‘STANDBY’ position. The  
‘STANDBY’ position is located on the  
centre of the selector control.  
DO NOT POUR WATER INTO THE WATER TANK WHILE THE SELECTOR  
CONTROL IS IN THE BREW OR STEAM POSITION.  
Water tank with hinged cover  
Stainless steel frothing jug  
Coffee measuring spoon  
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OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE ESPRESSO/CAPPUCCINO MAKER  
OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE ESPRESSO/CAPPUCCINO MAKER  
Water Tank Cap will rise when sufficient  
Clean any excess ground coffee from the  
rim of the filter holder to ensure a proper  
fit under the brew head.  
PREPARING THE COFFEE  
BREWING THE COFFEE  
The twin nozzle filter holder allows you to  
steam pressure is achieved.  
Remove the filter holder by rotating 45  
degrees to the left (Fig 2 ).  
When sufficient coffee has flowed into the  
cups, turn the Selector Control back to  
the ‘STANDBY’ position. This will stop the  
flow of coffee.  
make either one or two espresso coffees  
at a time.  
Place the filter retainer clip in the release  
position by pulling the clip back towards  
your hand.  
fig 2  
Make sure the drip tray is in place. Place  
empty coffee cups on the drip tray under  
the filter holder.  
If you are not continuing to using the  
steam function, switch off at the power  
outlet, unplug the power cord, remove all  
pressure and allow the appliance to cool.  
Do not remove the water tank cap or filter  
holder until the steam pressure in the  
appliance has been released. The  
Pressure Indicator Button should drop  
down and be flush with the top of the  
water tank cap.  
Place the filter holder underneath the  
brew head so that the handle is positioned  
to the left of centre. Lift the filter holder  
until it contacts the brew head and rotate  
to the right.  
Make sure the Brew/Steam Selector  
Control is in the ‘STANDBY’ position.  
Plug the power cord into a 230/240v  
power outlet and switch on.  
The red power ‘On’ light will illuminate  
when the appliance has been switched on  
at the power outlet and the cup warming  
plate will start heating.  
Place the 2 or 4 cup filter into the filter  
holder and use the measuring spoon to  
fill the filter with ground espresso coffee  
to the required cup level marking inside  
the filter (use the smaller filter for 1 or 2  
cups and the larger filter for 2 or 4 cups).  
Do not fill above the 2 or 4 cup mark.  
Distribute the ground coffee evenly and  
press it lightly with the measuring spoon  
(Fig 3 and 4). Too much coffee can block  
the flow of water.  
Rotate the Selector Control to the ‘BREW’  
position . The orange heating light will  
illuminate to let you know the water is  
heating. Coffee will begin to flow into the  
cups in approximately five minutes.  
The Pressure Indicator Button on the  
The steam pressure in the  
machine must be released  
each time BEFORE re-filling  
with fresh cold water.  
correct  
(level)  
Incorrect  
(Heaped)  
fig 3  
fig 4  
THE METAL PARTS OF THE FILTER HOLDER MIGHT STILL BE VERY HOT.  
COOL DOWN THESE PARTS BY RUNNING UNDER COLD WATER.  
TO AVOID POSSIBLE BURNS FROM HOT STEAM AND WATER, NEVER OPEN  
THE WATER TANK CAP WHILE THERE IS PRESSURE IN THE WATER TANK.  
REMOVE ALL PRESSURE FIRST.  
NEVER LET COFFEE OR WATER LEVEL IN A CUP REACH THE POURING  
NOZZLE OF THE FILTER HOLDER.  
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OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE ESPRESSO/CAPPUCCINO MAKER  
OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE ESPRESSO/CAPPUCCINO MAKER  
When the milk begins to increase in  
volume, immerse the froth enhancer  
deeper into the milk to further heat the  
milk. Do not allow the milk to boil.  
Turn the Selector Control to the  
HOW TO FROTH MILK FOR A  
CAPPUCCINO OR LATTÉ  
HOW TO RELEASE THE  
STEAM PRESSURE  
A cappuccino is an espresso topped with  
Switch the power off at the power outlet  
and unplug the power cord.  
1
3
steamed and frothed milk ( ⁄ espresso,  
1
1
3
3
⁄ steamed milk, ⁄ frothed milk), traditionally  
Place the frothing jug under the steam  
nozzle.  
pressure  
indicator down  
‘STANDBY’ position to stop the steaming  
function before removing the jug.  
Add the steamed milk to each cup of  
freshly brewed espresso coffee and spoon  
on the frothed milk.  
fig 5  
served luke warm in a cup.  
A latte is an espresso topped with  
Turn the selector control to the ‘STEAM’  
1
3
steamed and frothed milk ( ⁄ espresso,  
position  
and allow all steam and  
After the steam pressure has been  
topped with steamed milk and about 10cm of  
frothed milk), traditionally served in a glass  
wrapped with a serviette.  
residual water to completely drain off into  
the jug until all flow and sound ceases.  
The steam pressure is now removed.  
Turn the selector control to the ‘BREW’  
released, remove the filter holder from the  
brew head. Using the filter retainer clip to  
secure the filter in the filter holder, turn  
the filter holder upside down to empty  
used coffee (used coffee grounds should  
be thrown away with domestic waste and  
not down the sink which may block  
Switch the power off at the power outlet,  
unplug the power cord, remove all steam  
pressure and allow the appliance to cool.  
Do not remove the water tank cap or the  
filter holder until the steam pressure in  
the appliance has been released. The  
Pressure Indicator Button should drop  
down and be flush with the top of the  
water tank cap.  
The first step in making a cappuccino/latte  
is to make a short espresso (Follow steps  
in ‘How to make an Espresso’).  
position  
to ensure steam pressure is  
removed, then turn back to the ‘STANDBY’  
position.  
Fill the frothing jug 1/3 full with cold milk  
(skim milk is the easiest to froth).  
Hold the frothing jug below the froth  
enhancer. Immerse the froth enhancer  
10mm into the milk and rotate the  
Selector Control to the ‘STEAM’  
The Pressure Indicator Button should drop  
down and be flush with the top of the  
water tank cap. (See Fig.5)  
drains). Rinse the filter and filter holder  
with water and allow to dry.  
position  
. Gently move the frothing  
jug in a circular motion around the  
froth enhancer.  
THE METAL PARTS OF THE FILTER HOLDER MIGHT STILL BE VERY HOT.  
COOL DOWN THESE PARTS BY RUNNING UNDER COLD WATER.  
TO AVOID POSSIBLE BURNS FROM HOT STEAM AND WATER, NEVER  
REMOVE THE WATER TANK CAP OR THE FILTER HOLDER WHILE THERE  
IS STEAM PRESSURE IN THE WATER TANK. REMOVE ALL STEAM  
PRESSURE FIRST.  
TO AVOID SPLATTERING OF HOT MILK, DO NOT LIFT THE STEAMING  
NOZZLE ABOVE THE SURFACE OF THE MILK WHILE FROTHING.  
NEVER LET COFFEE OR WATER LEVEL IN A CUP REACH THE POURING  
NOZZLE OF THE FILTER HOLDER.  
ENSURE THE SELECTOR CONTROL IS IN THE ‘STANDBY’ POSITION  
BEFORE REMOVING THE FROTHING JUG.  
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COFFEE MAKING TIPS  
DRINKS TO TRY  
CARE AND CLEANING  
THE COFFEE  
ESPRESSO  
IT IS ESSENTIAL TO CLEAN  
THE STEAM SYSTEM AFTER  
EACH USE  
Turn the Selector Control to ‘STEAM’  
and allow the appliance to produce steam  
for 4-5 seconds to clear the steam tube.  
The filter holder does not have to be  
locked into position.  
Pre-ground coffee will only retain its  
flavour for 1 week, provided it is stored in  
an air tight container, in a cool, dark area.  
Whole coffee beans are recommended  
and should be ground just before use.  
Coffee beans stored in an airtight  
Intense and aromatic, an espresso, or short  
black as it’s also known, uses about 7g of  
ground coffee. It is served in a small cup or  
glass to a level of approximately 35mm.  
Ensure the Selector Control is in the  
‘STANDBY’ position and the steam  
pressure has been released.  
Turn the Selector Control to ‘STANDBY’,  
switch off at the power outlet, remove the  
plug and allow the appliance to cool.  
Remove all steam pressure by following  
the instructions on Page 11.  
Remove the froth enhancer from the  
steam tube and nozzle for cleaning and  
wipe the steam tube and nozzle with a  
damp cloth (fig A)  
CAPPUCCINO  
container will keep up to 1 month before  
they begin to lose their flavour.  
A cappuccino is very light and almost luke  
warm. This has one-third espresso, one-  
third milk and one-third foam. It is  
traditionally drunk before noon.  
Do not store in a refrigerator or freezer.  
After the steam pressure has been  
released, remove the water tank cap and  
discard the remaining water (always  
empty the water tank between uses).  
The steam nozzle must be screwed back  
onto the steam tube in a clockwise  
direction and tightened using reasonable  
force with the end of the cleaning tool  
provided.  
THE GRIND  
The coffee must be ground fine, but not  
too fine (the correct grind should look  
gritty, like sand or salt).  
CAFFE LATTÉ  
Served in a glass with a serviette, a caffe  
latté consists of one-third espresso, topped  
with steamed milk and about 10mm of foam.  
If the grind is too fine, the water will not  
flow though the coffee even under  
pressure (this grind looks like powder  
and feels like flour when rubbed  
between fingers).  
The filter holder, stainless steel filters  
and drip tray can be washed with soapy  
water. The drip tray consists of 2 parts  
and can be removed for easier cleaning.  
(Fig D).  
MACCHIATO  
fig A  
Traditionally served short, the macchiato is  
also poured as a long black with a dash of  
milk or a dollop of foam.  
If the grind is too coarse, the water flows  
through the coffee too fast, preventing a  
full flavoured extraction.  
Remove the steam nozzle from the steam  
tube by unscrewing in a counter-  
clockwise direction using the cleaning  
fig 8  
tool provided (Fig B). Clean the steam  
nozzle by removing it and letting water  
run through it for about 10 seconds in the  
direction opposite to the normal steam  
flow. If the nozzle is still blocked clean it  
with the other end of the cleaning tool  
provided (Fig C).  
LONG BLACK  
A long black is generally served with a  
double shot of espresso.  
RISTRETTO  
Meaning restricted, a ristretto is an  
extremely short espresso of approximately  
15mm, distinguished by its intense flavour  
and aftertaste.  
fig D  
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Do not place any of the  
components in the dishwasher.  
fig B  
fig C  
 
CARE AND CLEANING cont’d  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Screw the water tank cap back on (make  
sure the cap is on tight).  
DECALCIFYING  
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART  
Hard water can cause limestone build up in  
and on the inner functioning components,  
reducing the brewing flow, power of the  
appliance, and affecting the quality of coffee.  
We advise decalcifying the appliance on a  
regular basis (once a month) using a liquid  
decalcifying agent. Follow the instructions  
provided or use the following as a guide:  
Problem  
Causes  
Plug the appliance into the power outlet  
and turn the power switch on.  
Coffee does not come out  
through the filter holder  
Appliance was not switched on or plugged in  
No water in tank.  
Turn the Selector Control to the ‘BREW’  
Selector control not in ‘BREW’ position.  
Coffee grind is too fine.  
position  
and allow the decalcifying  
solution to run through the filter holder.  
When the solution has run through the  
appliance (make sure that all the solution  
has run out and there is no steam  
pressure in the appliance), turn the  
Selector Control to the ‘STANDBY’  
position, switch off at the power outlet  
and remove the plug and allow the  
appliance to cool.  
Too much coffee in the filter.  
Water tank cap is not secure, steam is escaping.  
Coffee comes out too quickly  
Coffee is too weak or watery  
Coffee grind is too coarse.  
Not enough coffee in filter.  
Diluted solution (for softer water)  
1 part decalcifying agent  
2 parts cold tap water  
Coffee grind is not fine enough  
- use Espresso ground coffee.  
Coffee comes out around the  
Filter holder  
Filter holder is not inserted in the brew head.  
There are coffee grounds around the filter holder rim.  
There is too much coffee in the filter.  
Concentrated solution (for harder water)  
1 part decalcifying agent  
1 part cold tap water  
After decalcifying, rinse the water tank  
thoroughly and refill with cold tap water.  
Repeat the above procedures several  
times by running clear the water through  
the filter holder and through the steam  
nozzle (half each). This should remove  
any possible residual after taste left by  
decalcifying agent.  
Coffee has been packed too tightly.  
Decalcifying the appliance  
No steam is generated  
Appliance is not turned on.  
The water tank is empty.  
Ensure the Selector Control is in the  
‘STANDBY’ position, the appliance is  
switched off at the power outlet and that  
the plug is disconnected.  
There is too much water in the water tank,  
(no room for steam).  
Selector control not in ‘STEAM’ position.  
Ensure the appliance is cool and all  
steam pressure in the appliance has been  
released.  
Coffee is splattering out of the  
filter holder  
The water tank is empty or low  
(not enough pressure).  
Replace the stainless steel filter and the  
appliance is ready to use.  
Milk not foamy after frothing  
Not enough steam.  
Remove the stainless steel filter from the  
filter holder and place the filter holder  
back in position.  
Ensure milk selected is suitable for frothing  
The stainless steel filters  
should not come in contact  
with any decalcifying agents.  
Do not use powdered  
Place an empty cup on the drip tray,  
under the filter holder.  
Remove the water tank cap and pour in  
the decalcifying solution.  
decalcifying agents.  
TO AVOID POSSIBLE BURNS FROM HOT STEAM AND WATER, NEVER OPEN  
THE WATER TANK CAP WHILE THERE IS PRESSURE IN THE WATER TANK.  
REMOVE ALL PRESSURE FIRST.  
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