Breville ESP4 manual Coffee Making Tips Drinks to TRY Care and Cleaning

COFFEE MAKING TIPS DRINKS TO TRY

CARE AND CLEANING

THE COFFEE

•Pre-ground coffee will only retain its flavour for 1 week, provided it is stored in an air tight container, in a cool, dark area.

•Whole coffee beans are recommended and should be ground just before use.

•Coffee beans stored in an airtight container will keep up to 1 month before they begin to lose their flavour.

•Do not store in a refrigerator or freezer.

THE GRIND

•The coffee must be ground fine, but not too fine (the correct grind should look gritty, like sand or salt).

•If the grind is too fine, the water will not flow though the coffee even under pressure (this grind looks like powder and feels like flour when rubbed between fingers).

•If the grind is too coarse, the water flows through the coffee too fast, preventing a full flavoured extraction.

ESPRESSO

Intense and aromatic, an espresso, or short black as it’s also known, uses about 7g of ground coffee. It is served in a small cup or glass to a level of approximately 35mm.

CAPPUCCINO

A cappuccino is very light and almost luke warm. This has one-third espresso, one- third milk and one-third foam. It is traditionally drunk before noon.

CAFFE LATTÉ

Served in a glass with a serviette, a caffe latté consists of one-third espresso, topped with steamed milk and about 10mm of foam.

MACCHIATO

Traditionally served short, the macchiato is also poured as a long black with a dash of milk or a dollop of foam.

IT IS ESSENTIAL TO CLEAN THE STEAM SYSTEM AFTER EACH USE

•Ensure the Selector Control is in the ‘STANDBY’ position and the steam pressure has been released.

•Remove the froth enhancer from the steam tube and nozzle for cleaning and wipe the steam tube and nozzle with a damp cloth (fig A)

fig A

•Remove the steam nozzle from the steam tube by unscrewing in a counter-

clockwise direction using the cleaning fig 8

•Turn the Selector Control to ‘STEAM’ and allow the appliance to produce steam for 4-5 seconds to clear the steam tube. The filter holder does not have to be locked into position.

•Turn the Selector Control to ‘STANDBY’, switch off at the power outlet, remove the plug and allow the appliance to cool.

•Remove all steam pressure by following the instructions on Page 11.

•After the steam pressure has been released, remove the water tank cap and discard the remaining water (always empty the water tank between uses).

•The steam nozzle must be screwed back onto the steam tube in a clockwise direction and tightened using reasonable force with the end of the cleaning tool provided.

•The filter holder, stainless steel filters and drip tray can be washed with soapy water. The drip tray consists of 2 parts and can be removed for easier cleaning. (Fig D).

LONG BLACK

A long black is generally served with a double shot of espresso.

RISTRETTO

Meaning restricted, a ristretto is an extremely short espresso of approximately 15mm, distinguished by its intense flavour and aftertaste.

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tool provided (Fig B). Clean the steam nozzle by removing it and letting water run through it for about 10 seconds in the direction opposite to the normal steam flow. If the nozzle is still blocked clean it with the other end of the cleaning tool provided (Fig C).

fig B fig C

fig D

Do not place any of the components in the dishwasher.

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