Breville Espresso Maker ESP4 User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE  
© Copyright. Breville Pty. Ltd. 2004  
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RECYCLED PAPER  
Due to continual improvements in design or otherwise,  
the product you purchase may differ slightly from  
the one illustrated in this booklet.  
Model ESP4  
Issue 2/04  
Model ESP4  
 
BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST  
SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Congratulations on your purchase of your new Breville Espresso/Cappuccino Maker. We at  
Breville are very safety conscious. We design and manufacture consumer products with the  
safety of you, our valued customer, foremost in mind.  
Before removing the Water Tank Cap  
SPECIAL SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS  
The cup-warming plate will always be  
heating when the appliance is switched on  
at the power outlet. Please switch off and  
unplug when not in use.  
ensure the Pressure Indicator Button has  
dropped down and is flush with the top of  
the cap.  
In addition, we ask that you exercise a degree of care when using any electrical appliance and  
adhere to the following precautions:  
To avoid possible burns from hot steam  
and water, never remove the water tank  
cap or filter holder while there is steam  
pressure in the water tank. Remove all  
steam pressure first.  
Only use cold water in the water tank. Do  
not use any other liquid.  
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
Never use the appliance without water in it.  
Ensure the water tank cap and filter  
holder are firmly secured when using  
the appliance.  
Refer to Page 11 for instructions on how  
to release the steam pressure.  
Do not immerse cord, plug or  
This appliance is for household use only.  
Do not use this appliance for anything  
other than its intended use. Do not use  
outdoors.  
Espresso/Cappuccino Maker body in  
water or any other liquid.  
Always use the appliance on a dry, level  
surface.  
Always ensure the water tank cap is clean  
around the seal and the centre valve area  
(never use if the seal is damaged or faulty).  
As part of regular maintenance, it is  
recommended that this appliance be  
taken to the nearest authorised Breville  
Service Centre for checking of the  
‘Pressure Indicator Button’ once every  
two years.  
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles.  
Regularly inspect the supply cord, plug  
and actual appliance for any damage. If  
found damaged in anyway, immediately  
cease use and return the entire appliance  
to the nearest authorised Breville Service  
Centre for examination, replacement or  
repair.  
Before use fully unwind the power cord.  
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of  
a table or counter, touch hot surfaces, or  
become knotted.  
Do not place this appliance on or near a  
hot gas or electric burner, or where it  
could touch a heated oven.  
Always turn the Selector Control to  
‘STANDBY’, switch the power off at the  
power outlet and then remove the plug  
when the appliance is not being used and  
before cleaning.  
Any maintenance other than cleaning  
should be performed at an authorised  
Breville Service Centre.  
The installation of a residual current  
device (safety switch) is recommended to  
provide additional safety protection when  
using electrical appliances. It is advisable  
that a safety switch with a rated residual  
operating current not exceeding 30mA be  
installed in the electrical circuit supplying  
the appliance. See your electrician for  
professional advice.  
The appliance is not intended for use by  
young children or infirm persons without  
supervision.  
Do not leave the appliance unattended  
when in use. Young children should be  
supervised to ensure that they do not play  
with the appliance.  
TO AVOID POSSIBLE BURNS FROM HOT STEAM AND WATER, NEVER OPEN  
THE WATER TANK CAP WHILE THERE IS PRESSURE IN THE WATER TANK.  
REMOVE ALL PRESSURE FIRST.  
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KNOW YOUR BREVILLE ESPRESSO/CAPPUCCINO MAKER  
OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE ESPRESSO/CAPPUCCINO MAKER  
BEFORE USING YOUR  
ESPRESSO/CAPPUCCINO  
MAKER  
Wash the filter holder, stainless filters  
and frothing jug in mild detergent and water.  
Rinse and dry thoroughly.  
3 position brew/steam selector control  
Water tank cap with pressure  
indicator button  
Cup warming plate  
It is recommended to carry out a  
complete brewing operation with cold water  
Power ‘on’ and ‘heating’ lights  
but without any coffee before making your  
fig 1  
first espresso or cappuccino (see Brewing  
Coffee). By doing so, any residual dust left  
Steam tube and nozzle with removable  
cappuccino froth enhancer  
Ensure the Pressure Indicator Button on  
the Water Tank Cap has dropped down  
and is flush with the top of the cap.  
inside the Espresso/Cappuccino Maker will  
be removed.  
Filter holder and 2 stainless steel  
filters (1-2 cup filter and 2-4 cup filter)  
Unscrew the water tank cap and pour cold  
water into the tank. Fill to 5mm below the  
visible water pipes (Fig 1). Do not fill to  
the top of the tank or there will not be  
enough area to generate steam.  
PRE-WARMING CUPS  
Removable drip tray  
For optimal coffee temperature, use the cup  
warming plate on top of the appliance to  
pre-warm the cups. The cup-warming plate  
will be heating whenever the appliance is  
switched on at power outlet.  
Bonus espresso cup set (not shown)  
Cleaning tool (not shown)  
Screw the water tank cap back on top of  
the water tank, making sure it is secured  
firmly before operating the appliance.  
HOW TO MAKE AN ESPRESSO  
Do not use warm or hot  
Filling the water tank  
water to fill the water tank.  
Switch the power off at the power outlet  
and remove the plug.  
Ensure the Brew/Steam selector control  
is in the ‘STANDBY’ position. The  
‘STANDBY’ position is located on the  
centre of the selector control.  
DO NOT POUR WATER INTO THE WATER TANK WHILE THE SELECTOR  
CONTROL IS IN THE BREW OR STEAM POSITION.  
Water tank with hinged cover  
Stainless steel frothing jug  
Coffee measuring spoon  
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