4.2

Out of 4 Ratings

Owner's of the Breville Coffeemaker BES840XL gave it a score of 4.2 out of 5. Here's how the scores stacked up:
  • Reliability

    4.25 out of 5
  • Durability

    4.0 out of 5
  • Maintenance

    4.25 out of 5
  • Performance

    4.0 out of 5
  • Ease of Use

    4.5 out of 5
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OPERATING
Manual Shot Volume
Manually control low pressure
pre-infusion time and shot volume without
re-programming the preset shot volume.
Press and hold the 1 CUP or 2 CUP button.
The extraction will enter low pressure
pre-infusion until the button is released.
When the 1 CUP or 2 CUP button is
released, extraction will continue at full
pressure. Press the 1 CUP or 2 CUP button
again once the desired volume of espresso
has been extracted.
OR
NOTE
For optimal flavor when using a 1
cup filter basket, you should extract
approx. 1oz / 30ml. When using a 2
cup filter basket, you should extract
approx. 2oz / 60ml.
WARNING
The metal parts of the portafilter will
be very hot.
ESPRESSO PRESSURE GAUGE
Low Pressure Pre-Infusion
The gauge needle will be positioned in
the pre-infusion zone at the start of the
extraction indicating the machine is in
low pressure pre-infusion mode.
The low pressure pre-infusion gradually
increases water pressure to gently expand
grinds for an even extraction before
increasing to full pressure.
Ideal Espresso Zone
The gauge needle, when positioned
anywhere within the solid grey zone during
extraction, indicates the espresso has been
extracted at the ideal pressure.