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Sage Barista Express BES870UK Instruction Booklet

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Summary of Barista Express BES870UK

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    Registered in england & wales no. 8223512. Due to continued product improvement, the products illustrated or photographed in this document may vary slightly from the actual product. Copyright brg appliances 2013. Bes870uk issue - b13 phone: 0844 334 5110 www.Sageappliances.Co.Uk customerservice@sage...

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    Bes870uk the barista express ™ instruction booklet.

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    2 page header..... Contents 3 we recommend safety first 9 getting to know your new appliance 11 operating your new appliance 19 coffee making tips & preparation 23 care & cleaning 29 troubleshooting 34 coffees to try.

  • Page 4: Read All Instructions

    3 page header..... We recommend safety first at sage ™ by heston blumenthal ‰ we are very safety conscious. We design and manufacture consumer products with the safety of you, our valued customer, foremost in mind. In addition we ask that you exercise a degree of care when using any electrical appli...

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    4 page header..... We recommend safety first • carefully read all instructions before operating and save for future reference. • remove safely discard any packaging material and promotional labels or stickers before using the barista express™ for the first time. • to eliminate a choking hazard for y...

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    5 we recommend safety first • do not leave the barista express™ unattended when in use. • do not touch hot surfaces. Allow the barista express™ to cool down before moving or cleaning any parts. • do not place anything, other than cups for warming, on top of the barista express™. • always switch off ...

  • Page 7: Important Safeguards

    6 important safeguards for all electrical appliances • unwind the power cord fully before use. • do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a bench or table, touch hot surfaces, or become knotted. • to protect against electric shock do not immerse power cord, power plug or appliance in water or...

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    7 we recommend safety first • this appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and ...

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    8 page header..... Features of your new appliance integrated conical burr grinder stainless steel conical burrs maximise ground coffee surface area for a full espresso flavour. Adjustable grind size 18 grind settings (fine, 1–16, coarse) from coarse to fine for optimal espresso extraction. Automatic...

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    9 page header..... Getting to know your new appliance a b e c d f g h j k m l i n a. Automatic dosing select between single or double filter basket. B. Mechanical clutch protection c. Grind size selector 18 grind settings from fine to coarse. D. Power button surround illuminates when machine is swit...

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    10 page header..... Getting to know your new appliance p o s v u w q r t u. Instant hot water dedicated hot water outlet for making long blacks and pre-heating cups. V. Stainless steel portafilter with commercial style spouts. W. 360° swivel action steam wand easily adjusts to perfect position for t...

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    11 operating your new appliance before first use machine preparation remove and discard all labeling and packaging materials attached to your espresso machine. Ensure you have removed all parts and accessories before discarding the packaging. Clean parts and accessories (water tank, portafilter, fil...

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    12 operating your new appliance filling the water tank • ensure the water filter is securely fitted inside the tank. • fill the water tank with cold tap water to the maximum mark on the side of the tank and slide the water tank back into position at the back of the machine. • plug the power cord int...

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    13 operating your new appliance adjusting the grind amount set the grind amount dial to the 3 o’clock position as a starting point for dose amount. Adjust towards less or more as required to adjust the dose amount so the cap on the supplied tamper is level with the top edge of the filter basket rim,...

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    14 operating your new appliance pre-programmed shot volume – 2 cup press the 2 cup button once. A preset double espresso volume of approx. 60ml will be extracted. The machine will automatically stop once the preset volume has been extracted. Programme note pressing the 1 cup or 2 cup buttons during ...

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    15 operating your new appliance warning the metal parts of the portafilter will be very hot. Espresso pressure gauge ideal espresso zone the gauge needle, when positioned in the middle zone during extraction, indicates the espresso will be extracted at the ideal pressure. Under extracted zone the ga...

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    16 operating your new appliance using the steam dial • position the steam tip over the drip tray. Turn the steam selector dial to the steam position. The red steam light will flash to indicate the machine is heating to create steam. • when the steam light stops flashing the steam wand is ready for u...

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    17 operating your new appliance advanced mode adjusting water temperature different beans require a different water temperature to extract their optimum flavour. The barista express™ allows you to adjust water temperature ±2°c in 1°c increments from the default temperature. To enter advanced tempera...

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    18 page header..... Operating your new appliance 7. Decrease water temperature -1˚c: in advanced mode, press the filter button. Single filter size double programme power 8. Decrease water temperature -2˚c: in advanced mode, press the power button. Single filter size double programme power.

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    19 coffee making tips & preparation pre-heating heating your cup or glass a warm cup will help maintain the coffee’s optimal temperature. Pre-heat your cup by rinsing with hot water and place on the cup warming tray. Using the hot water outlet turn the steam/hot water dial to the hot water position....

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    20 coffee making tips & preparation coffee dose and tamping • wipe coffee basket with a dry cloth. • using single wall filter baskets, grind enough coffee to fill the coffee basket. You may need to experiment with the grind amount dial to achieve the correct dose. • tap the portafilter several times...

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    21 coffee making tips & preparation a great espresso is about achieving the perfect balance between sweetness, acidity and bitterness. The flavour of your coffee will depend on many factors, such as the type of coffee beans, degree of roast, freshness, coarseness or fineness of the grind, dose of gr...

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    22 hints & tips • always use freshly ground coffee for a superior flavour and body. • use freshly roasted coffee beans, with a ‘roasted on’ date and use within 2 weeks of ‘roasted on’ date. • store coffee beans in a cool, dark and dry container. Vacuum sealed if possible. • buy coffee beans in small...

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    23 care & cleaning the water filter provided helps to prevent scale build up which over time can affect the performance of your machine, potentially causing blockages and heating, problems replacing the water filter every two months will reduce the need to de-scale the machine. If you live in a hard...

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    24 care & cleaning cleaning cycle the espresso machine features an in-built cleaning cycle which should be carried out periodically. The clean me light will automatically illuminate to indicate when a cleaning cycle is required. Cleaning cycle process guide if cleaning is required, simply follow the...

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    25 care & cleaning solution for decalcifying diluted solution (for softer water) • 1 part white vinegar • 2 parts cold tap water concentrated solution (for harder water) • 1 part white vinegar • 1 part cold tap water warning do not immerse power cord, power plug or appliance in water or any other li...

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    26 care & cleaning cleaning the conical burr grinder this grinder cleaning cycle removes oil build-up on the burrs which can impede performance. Advanced cleaning for the conical burr grinder this step is only required if there’s a blockage between the grinding burrs and the grinder outlet. Empty ho...

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    27 care & cleaning cleaning / unblocking the filters, portafilter and group head periodically run water through the machine with the portafilter in place, but without any ground coffee, to rinse out any residual coffee particles. Should the fine holes in the filters become blocked follow the followi...

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    28 cleaning the outer housing / cup warming plate the outer housing and tray warming plate can be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth. Then polish with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers, pads or cloths which can scratch the surface. Cleaning the drip tray the drip tray should be removed, ...

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    29 troubleshooting problem possible causes what to do when the machine is switched on, the steam lights is flashing. • steam dial is not in standby position. Turn the steam dial to ‘standby’ position. Machine will commence normal heat up procedure. Coffee does not run through. • machine is not turne...

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    30 troubleshooting problem possible causes what to do coffee is too cold. • cups not preheated. Preheat cups. Refer to ‘pre-warming the cups’, page 17. • milk not heated enough (if making a cappuccino or latté). When the base of the jug becomes too hot to touch this is when the milk is heated at the...

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    31 troubleshooting problem possible causes what to do coffee runs out around the edge of the filter holder. • filter holder is not inserted in the group head properly. Refer to ‘inserting the portafilter’, page 18. • there are coffee grounds around the filter rim. Clean any excess ground coffee from...

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    32 troubleshooting problem possible causes what to do no steam is generated. • machine is not turned on. Ensure the machine is plugged in, switched on at the power outlet and the power button is pressed on. • water tank is empty. Refer to ‘filling the water tank’, page 11. • steam dial is not in ste...

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    33 troubleshooting problem possible causes what to do no ground coffee coming from grinder. • no coffee beans in hopper. Fill hopper. • blocked grinder chute. Clean and clear grinder chamber and chute. Refer to ‘advanced grinder cleaning’, page 24. • water / moisture in grinder chamber and chute. Cl...

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    34 page header..... Coffees to try cappuccino a single shot of espresso with textured milk, garnished with drinking chocolate. Cup size 150–220ml. Espresso intense and aromatic, served in a small cup or glass. Latté a latté consists of a single espresso with textured milk and approximately 10mm of f...

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    35 notes.