Breville BES860XL PERFECTING YOUR SKILLS - Single Wall Filters continued, Extracting The Espresso

PERFECTING YOUR SKILLS - Single Wall Filters (continued)

STEP 8 - INSERTING THE PORTAFILTER

Place the portafilter underneath the group head so that the handle is aligned with the insert graphic.

STEP 9 – EXTRACTING THE ESPRESSO

ssEnsure all the button surrounds on the control panel are illuminated, indicating the machine has reached the correct temperature for brewing, and is ready for use.

ssEnsure the drip tray and portafilter are in place.

ssPlace one or two pre-warmed cups beneath the portafilter outlet.

PRESET SHOT SIZE - ONE SHOT

Press the one cup button once. A preset extraction of approximately 1 oz of espresso will be delivered. A pumping noise will be heard in this operation. The machine will automatically stop once the preset pour has been delivered.

Insert the portafilter up into the group head and rotate the handle to the right until resistance is felt, this will be at an approximate 90° angle to the machine.

NOTE: PRE-BREW FUNCTION: When a preset shot size on the front, right hand side of the machine is selected, the machine will pump water momentarily, followed by a pause then continue to pump the water through to the grounds in the portafilter. The ground coffee is moistened by a small amount of water before full extraction. This expands the grinds, resulting in greater pressure build-up to extract all the oils and full flavor from the ground beans.

NOTE: The amount of espresso extracted in the cup will vary depending on the coarseness of your grind and grind amount

NOTE: When using a single shot filter, for optimal flavor, you should only extract approximately 1 oz. When using a double shot filter, for optimal flavor, you should only extract approximately 2 oz.

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