•Clean any excess coffee from the rim of the filter holder to ensure a proper fit under the brew head.
•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, as per graphics on the filter holder outlet.
Pre-warming cups
For optimal coffee temperature, pre-warm the espresso cups by placing them on the cup warming plate.
Brewing coffee
•Ensure the selector control is in the ‘STAND BY’ position.
•Plug the power cord into a 230/240V electrical outlet and switch on.
•Press the power ‘on/off’ button to the ‘ON’ position.
•The orange ‘heating’ light turns off when the machine has reached the correct temperature.
•Ensure the drip tray is in place.
•Place one or two pre-heated cups beneath the filter holder outlet.
•Turn the selector control to the ‘Espresso’/cup position.
•After a few seconds*, aromatic coffee will begin to brew into the cups. A pumping noise will be heard in this operation.
*Pre-brew function
When the Selector Control is set to the ‘Espresso’/cup position, the 15 bar pump pumps water momentarily, followed by a pause, then continues to pump the water through to the ground coffee in the Filter Holder. This pre-brew function is an advanced feature of the BarVista Espresso/Cappuccino Machine. The ground coffee is moistened by a small amount of water before full extraction. The ground coffee expands and when greater pressure is built up, the brewed coffee is extracted with its full flavour.
•When sufficient coffee has flowed into the cups, turn the selector control to the ‘STAND BY’ position. This will stop the flow of coffee.
•If the steam function is not required, press the power ‘on/off’ button to the ‘OFF’ position, switch off at the power outlet, unplug the power cord and allow the machine to cool.
•Remove the filter holder from the brew head, turn the filter holder upside down to empty the used coffee (used coffee grounds should be thrown away with domestic waste and not down the sink which may block drains). Remove the filter and rinse the filter and filter holder with water and allow to dry.
The machine remains ready for brewing and maintains a constant heating temperature whilst the Power ‘on/off’ button remains in the ‘On’ position. If the temperature lowers, the orange ‘heating’ light will illuminate and the coffee machine will automatically reheat to the correct brewing temperature.
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How to froth milk for a cappuccino or latte
The Breville BarVista comes complete with a Froth Enhancer for easier frothing of milk. When less froth is required, remove the Froth Enhancer and steam the milk using the Steam Wand. To remove the Froth Enhancer, ensure it is cool then simply pull down and remove. The first step in making a cappuccino/latte is to make a short espresso (Follow steps on ‘Brewing Coffee’). Then:
•Fill the stainless steel frothing jug 1⁄3 full with cold milk.
•Turn the Selector Control to the ‘Steam’ position. The orange ‘heating’ light will start to flash indicating that the Thermoblock Heating System is heating and preparing to create steam.
When the BarVista Espresso/Cappuccino Machine is creating steam a pulsing noise can be heard. This is the normal operation of the 15 bar pump.
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•As soon as the orange ‘heating’ light has switched off, quickly insert the steam wand into jug the of milk so that the froth enhancer is immersed 10mm into the milk.
If steam starts coming from the Steam Wand before it is immersed in the milk, pause the steam by turning the Selector Control back to the ‘STAND BY’ position. This will avoid the steam pressure blowing milk out of the jug. A pumping noise will sound for a short time.
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•Gently move the frothing jug in a circular motion around the froth enhancer.
•When the milk has begun to increase in volume, immerse the froth enhancer deeper into the milk to further heat the milk.
•Place your hand on the bottom of the stainless frothing jug.
•When the jug becomes too hot to touch, turn the selector control to the ‘STAND BY’ position to stop the steaming function before removing the jug.
•Pour the steamed milk to each cup of freshly brewed espresso coffee and spoon on the frothed milk in the following ratio’s:
Cappuccino - 1⁄3 espresso, 1⁄3 steamed milk, 1⁄3 frothed milk.
Latte - 1⁄3 espresso topped with steamed milk and about 10cm of frothed milk, (traditionally served in a glass).
Always ensure that the Froth Enhancer has been firmly pushed onto the steam wand.
For best results use fresh cold milk (lite milk will froth easier).
Always clean the steam wand and froth enhancer after every use (refer to care and cleaning).
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