Breville Coffeemaker BES250XL User Manual

BES250XL  
QUICK START GUIDE  
Remove any packaging materials or promotional stickers before use. Wipe the outer housing with a soft damp cloth.  
All accessories should be washed in warm soapy water and dried with a soft cloth.  
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES  
1. Tamping tool/measuring spoon.  
2. Cleaning tool (for steam wand).  
3. Stainless steel frothing pitcher.  
5. Espresso pod filter.  
4. 1 cup & 2 cup dual-wall stainless  
steel filters (2 cup inside filter holder).  
6. Froth Enhancer (attached to steaming  
wand).  
PRIMING PROCESS/PRE-HEATING THE MACHINE  
Priming fills the internal tank with water and cleanses the brewing system. This process is recommended before first use and can  
be repeated each time you prepare an espresso to pre-heat the machine.  
Step 1  
Step 6  
Place your Espresso Machine on a flat,  
dry surface. Be sure to remove any  
hang-tags and tape that might be on  
your machine.  
Ensure the Selector Control is in the  
‘Stand By’ position and plug the power  
cord into a 110/120V power outlet  
Step 2  
Step 7  
Ensure the Power button is ‘OFF’ and  
the Selector Control dial is set to the  
‘Stand B y’ position.  
Press the Power button to ‘On’, the  
‘Heating’ light will illuminate red while  
the machine is heating. When the  
correct temperature has been reached,  
the ‘Heating’ light will turn off.  
HEATING  
POWER  
STANDBY  
Step 3  
Remove the filter holder if locked into  
the brew head.  
Step 8  
Place an empty cup or container under  
the brew head.  
Step 4  
Step 9  
The water tank is located at the rear of  
the machine. Lift the hinged handle and  
pull up to remove the water tank.  
With the filter holder removed, prime  
the brew head by turning the Selector  
Control to the ‘Espresso’ position and  
allow water to run through the group  
head for about 10-15 seconds. A  
pumping noise will be heard during this  
operation and water will run through  
the brew head. Your espresso machine  
has now been primed and you may  
proceed onto preparing an espresso.  
STANDBY  
Step 5  
Fill the water tank with cold tap water.  
Fill to the MAX mark on the water  
window. Carefully slide the tank back  
into position. Firmly secure the water  
tank and close the hinged lid.  
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Note: You may notice some residue in the water that is being  
extracted during this process, this is normal.  
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For full details refer to the instruction booklet | breville.com | Issue 01/08  
 
AFTER EXTRACTION - WHY IS THE COFFEE WET?  
You may notice that the coffee in the filter holder is still wet after extraction. Due to the high water  
pressure created by the dual-wall filter, a small amount of water will remain with the grounds after  
extraction. This is normal, this is how we get the perfect créma.  
We recommend preparing your milk before removing the filter holder from the brew head. This step will  
help evaporate some of the residual water left in the coffee grinds.  
COFFEESTOTRY
Espresso  
Classic Cafe Latté  
Intense and aromatic, an espresso or  
short black as it’s also known uses  
about 14 oz (7g) of ground coffee. It  
is served in a small cup or glass to  
a level of approximately 1oz (30mL).  
With a single shot of espresso blend  
13 espresso to 23 milk. Top with  
steamed milk, poured down the inside  
rim of the glass to give a creamy  
consistency and perfect layer of froth.  
Long Black  
Cappuccino  
A long black is generally served as  
a standard espresso with hot water  
added to taste.  
The real thing is served very light  
and luke warm with 13 espresso to  
13 steamed milk and a generous final  
third of creamy froth.  
Flat White  
Macchiato  
A single dose of espresso in a cup  
topped with steamed milk, 13 coffee  
and 23 milk.  
A shot of espresso served short in a  
213 oz (70mL) demitasse and stained  
with a dash of finely frothed milk.  
COFFEE MAKING TIPS  
The Grind: If using a pre-ground coffee, ensure an espresso grind suitable for espresso/cappuccino machines is purchased.  
If grinding coffee beans, the grind should be fine but not too fine or powdery. The grind will affect the rate at which the water  
flows through the coffee in the filter and therefore the taste of the coffee.  
If the grind is too fine (looks like powder and feels like flour when rubbed between fingers), the water will not flow through the  
coffee even when under pressure. The resulting coffee will be over extracted, too dark and bitter, with a mottled and uneven  
créma on top.  
The Right Measure: A single shot of espresso is made with ¼ ounce or 7g of coffee. A single level measure of the tamp/spoon  
is the correct amount of coffee for a single espresso. Two level measures of the tamp/spoon is the correct amount of coffee for  
a double espresso. It is important to use the correct filter for the amount of coffee. Use the single cup filter for a single espresso.  
Two cup filter for a double espresso and the two single espressos at the same time.  
The Tamp: Level the desired amount of coffee by gently tapping the side of the filter holder before pressing down firmly with the  
tamping end of the measuring spoon.  
When packing for a double espresso it is important only to tamp after the second measure. Tamping between measures will  
create a layer in the coffee that can impede full extraction.  
For full details refer to the instruction booklet | breville.com | Issue 01/08  
 

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