4.2

Out of 16 Ratings

Owner's of the Breville Espresso Maker Barista Express Espresso maker gave it a score of 4.2 out of 5. Here's how the scores stacked up:
  • Reliability

    4.25 out of 5
  • Durability

    4.4 out of 5
  • Maintenance

    4.0 out of 5
  • Performance

    4.2 out of 5
  • Ease of Use

    4.33 out of 5
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CARE & CLEANING
DECALCIFYING
After regular use, hard water can cause
mineral build up in and on many of the
inner functioning components, reducing
the brewing flow, brewing temperature,
power of the machine, and taste of the
espresso. We advise decalcifying the
machine every month and especially if not
using the machine for an extended period
eg. before going on vacation.
1. Press the POWER button to switch
the machine off.
2. Pour a 50/50 mixture of white
vinegar and cold tap water into the
water tank.
3. Remove the portafilter from the
group head and place a large
container beneath the group head
and steam wand.
4. Press the POWER button to switch
the machine on. When the brewing
temperature has been reached and
all the button lights on the control
panel have illuminated, press and
hold the 1 CUP button to commence
a manual pour. Release the button
once half the mixture of white
vinegar and water has run through
the group head.
5. Set the STEAM/HOT WATER dial
to the HOT WATER position and
allow hot water to run through the
hot water outlet for approximately
30 seconds. Return the dial back
to the STANDBY position.
6. Set the STEAM/HOT WATER dial to
the STEAM position and allow steam
to run through the steam wand for
approximately 2 minutes. Return the
dial back to the STANDBY position.
7. If any of the mixture remains in the
water tank, press and hold the 1 CUP
button to commence a manual pour.
Release the button once the tank is
empty and nothing runs through the
group head.
8. In harder water environments, we
recommend repeating this cycle.
9. After decalcifying, remove the water
tank, rinse thoroughly then refill with
fresh cold water only. To rinse the
machine, repeat steps 3–7.
WARNING
Do not immerse power cord, power
plug or appliance in water or any
other liquid. The water tank should
never be removed or completely
emptied during decalcifying.
CARE & CLEANING
CLEANING THE CONICAL BURR GRINDER
This grinder cleaning cycle removes oil build-up on the burrs which can impede
performance.
ADVANCED CLEANING FOR THE CONICAL BURR GRINDER
This step is only required if there is a blockage between the grinding burrs and the grinder outlet.
Empty hopper Replace hopper Lock hopper Run grinder empty Unlock hopperUnlock hopper
1 2 3 4 5
SINGLE DOUBLE
PUSH
6
Remove top burr Clean top burr with brush Clean lower burr with brush Clean chute with brushUnlock top burr
8 9
10 11 12
L
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K
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N
SINGLE DOUBLE
PUSH TO GRIND
Remove hopper
7
POWER
FILTER SIZE
GRIND AMOUNT
POWER
FILTER SIZE
GRIND AMOUNT
Set 'GRIND SIZE' to '1'
(finest)
Use 10mm socket. Rotate
'Clockwise' to loosen the
nut only
Set 'GRIND SIZE' to '16'
(coarsest)
Unlock & remove top burr Remove nut, spring & flat
washer. Carefully remove
lower burr
Remove hopper
1 2 3 4 5 6
Clean chute with brush Insert washers & grind fan
using long-nose pliers
Insert lower burr (drive pin
& cavity to align). Insert
flat washer & spring washer
Rotate 'Counter-Clockwise'
to tighten nut
Unblock the grinds exit
chute using the brush or
a pipe cleaner
8 9
10 11 12
Insert & lock top burr
13
Set 'GRIND SIZE' to '5'.
Replace & lock hopper
14
SINGLE DOUBLE
PUSH TO GRIND
Remove grind fan & washers
using long-nose pliers
7
POWER
FILTER SIZE
GRIND AMOUNT
GRIND SIZE
LOOSEN NUT
TIGHTEN NUT
GRIND SIZE
SPRING
WASHER
FLAT
WASHER
GRIND SIZE
1. GRIND FAN
2. METAL WASHER
3. FELT WASHER
3
2
1
1.
FELT WASHER
2. METAL WASHER
3.
GRIND FAN
1
2
3
SPRING
WASHER
FLAT
WASHER
Set 'GRIND SIZE' to '1'
(finest)
Use 10mm socket. Rotate
'Clockwise' to loosen the
nut only
Set 'GRIND SIZE' to '16'
(coarsest)
Unlock & remove top burr Remove nut, spring & flat
washer. Carefully remove
lower burr
Remove hopper
1 2 3 4 5 6
Clean chute with brush Insert washers & grind fan
using long-nose pliers
Insert lower burr (drive pin
& cavity to align). Insert
flat washer & spring washer
Rotate 'Counter-Clockwise'
to tighten nut
Unblock the grinds exit
chute using the brush or
a pipe cleaner
8 9
10 11 12
Insert & lock top burr
13
Set 'GRIND SIZE' to '5'.
Replace & lock hopper
14
SINGLE DOUBLE
PUSH TO GRIND
Remove grind fan & washers
using long-nose pliers
7
POWER
FILTER SIZE
GRIND AMOUNT
GRIND SIZE
LOOSEN NUT
TIGHTEN NUT
GRIND SIZE
SPRING
WASHER
FLAT
WASHER
GRIND SIZE
1. GRIND FAN
2. METAL WASHER
3. FELT WASHER
3
2
1
1.
FELT WASHER
2. METAL WASHER
3.
GRIND FAN
1
2
3
SPRING
WASHER
FLAT
WASHER
WARNING
Care should be taken as the
grinder burrs are extremely sharp.