OPERATING your Breville Duo-Temp™ espresso machine
USINg the hot water function
The BES800XL features a separate Hot Water function that can be used for making tea, hot chocolate and other warm drinks. The hot water is dispensed from the Steam Wand.
To use the Hot Water function, remove the Frothing Attachment from the Steam Wand. Press the Hot Water button then turn the Selector Control to ‘Steam’. The Hot Water button surround will illuminate when selected.
Place a jug or cup underneath the Steam Wand to collect the hot water.
To turn the hot water off, turn the Selector Control to the ‘Standby’ position. Limit the extraction of hot water to 2 quarts (2 liters) each use.
The machine is not designed to make whole pots of coffee and tea. The more the amount of water is extracted the cooler it becomes.
NOTE
If the machine remains switched ‘On’, the last button function used will stay illuminated. To change to the steam function, simply press the Steam button so that the steam light surround illuminates and turn the Selector Control to the ‘Steam’ position. Refer to Steam Button/Hot Water Button information on Page 20.
coffee making tips
Making a good cup of coffee is an art that is simple to achieve. Here are some tips to help you make the perfect coffee.
The Coffee
Whole coffee beans, freshly ground just before use, are recommended. Coffee beans should be stored in an
Water Flow
When brewing coffee, make sure the water flows through the Coffee Filter at the correct rate.
If the water flow is too slow the coffee will be over extracted and will be very dark and bitter, with a mottled and uneven crema on top.
If the water flow is too fast, the coffee will be under extracted – the optimal flavor will not develop, the coffee will be watery and lack the thick crema on the top.
The water flow can be adjusted by varying the pressure that the coffee is tamped (pressed down) in the Filter or by changing the grind of the coffee.
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