Breville BES250S manual Trouble Shooting Guide, Cleaning The Housing / Cup Warming Tray

Care and Cleaning (continued)

Cleaning The Housing / Cup

Warming Tray

•The outer housing can be wiped with a soft, damp cloth (do not use abrasive agents or cloths which can scratch the surfaces).

WARNING: DO NOT IMMERSE CORD, PLUG OR APPLIANCE IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.

Cleaning The Drip Tray

•The drip tray should be removed, emptied and cleaned at regular intervals, particularly when the drip tray full indicator is showing ‘Empty Me!’

•Remove the stainless steel grid and pull the ‘Empty Me!’ full indicator upwards to dislodge from the drip tray. Wash with warm soapy water, using a non-abrasive washing liquid, rinse and dry thoroughly.

To re-insert the ‘Empty Me!’ full indicator back into the drip tray, simply push back into aligning slots.

WARNING: THE WATER TANK SHOULD NEVER BE REMOVED OR COMPLETELY EMPTIED DURING DECALCIFYING.

Decalcifying The Machine

•After regular use, hard water can cause mineral build up in and on many of the inner functioning components, reducing the brewing flow, power of the machine, and affecting the quality of coffee.

•We advise decalcifying the machine on a regular basis (every 2-3 months) using a mixture of white vinegar and water.

•Follow the instructions provided or use the following as a guide:

Do not clean any of the parts or accessories in the dishwasher.

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Diluted solution	• 1 part white vinegar
(for softer water)	• 2 parts cold tap water
Concentrated	• 1 part white vinegar
solution	• 1 part cold tap water
(for harder water)

•Ensure the ‘SELECTOR CONTROL’ is in the ‘STANDBY’ position, the ‘POWER’ button is in the ‘Off’ position and the machine is switched off at the power outlet and unplugged.

•Remove the filter holder and frothing attachment. Pour the mixture of white vinegar and water into the water tank.

•Plug the machine into the power outlet and switch on.

•Press the ‘POWER’ button to the ‘On’ position and turn the ‘SELECTOR CONTROL’ to the ‘STANDBY’ position.

•Place a large container under the group head, and steam wand.

•When the brewing temperature has been reached the red ‘HEATING’ light will switch off. Turn the ‘SELECTOR CONTROL’ to the ‘ESPRESSO’ position to commence pour.

•Once half the mixture of white vinegar and water has run through the group head turn the ‘SELECTOR CONTROL’ to the ‘STANDBY’ position.

•Set the ‘SELECTOR CONTROL’ to the ‘STEAM’ position and allow the remaining solution

to run through the steam wand. When the solution has run through, set the ‘SELECTOR CONTROL’ back to ‘STANDBY’ position.

•After decalcifying, remove the water tank and rinse thoroughly then re-fill with fresh cold water. To rinse the machine, repeat previous steps.

Do not use any other decalcifying agents, other than vinegar.

Trouble Shooting Guide

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSES
Coffee does not run through	• Machine is not turned on or plugged in
	• Water tank is empty
	• Selector control not in ‘Espresso’ position
	• Coffee grind is too fine
	• Too much coffee in the filter
	• The filter is blocked (see Care and Cleaning)
	• Excessive tamping
Coffee runs out too quickly	• Coffee grind is too coarse
	• Incorrect quantity of coffee in the filter basket
	• Not firmly tamped
Coffee runs too slowly	• The water tank is empty or low
	• Coffee grind is too fine
	• Machine is blocked by scale build up (see Care and
	Cleaning)
	• Too much coffee in the filter basket.
	• Excessive tamping
Coffee runs out around the edge	• Filter holder is not inserted in the brew head properly
of the filter holder	• There are coffee grounds affecting the sealing around the
	filter rim
Coffee is too weak or watery	• Coffee grind is not fine enough (use coffee ground for
	espresso machines)
	• Not enough coffee in the filter
	• Incorrect quantity of coffee in the filter basket
	• Not firmly tamped
Coffee is too cold	• Machine not preheated
	• Cups not preheated
	• Milk not heated enough (if making a cappuccino or latte)
	refer to Milk guide

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