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When the base of the milk frothing jug
becomes too hot to touch, set the ‘SELECTOR
CONTROL’ to the ‘STANDBY’ position,
stopping the steaming function before
removing the milk frothing jug. A pumping
noise will sound for a short time; do not be
alarmed as there will be a five second
delay prior to the machine carrying out the
Auto-purge function.
The optimum milk temperature is 60-65ºC.
A thermometer could be used to achieve the
correct temperature. Milk will begin to boil
at around 72ºC. If the milk boils, or becomes
too hot, the natural sweetness and texture of
the milk will be affected.
To avoid milk build up ensure steam wand is
cleaned immediately after use.
To eliminate larger bubbles, tap the milk
frothing jug lightly on bench top to combine
froth and steamed milk before pouring.
If less texture is required, remove the frothing
attachment from the steam wand and steam
the milk using the steam wand. To remove
the frothing attachment, ensure it is cool then
simply pull down and remove.
To refit the frothing attachment, ensure it
is securely attached to the steam wand by
inserting it onto the steam wand and pushing
firmly upwards onto the rubber surround.
Pour the steamed milk into each cup of
freshly brewed espresso coffee and spoon in
the frothing milk, in the following ratios:
Cappuccino
1
⁄3 espresso
1
⁄3 steamed milk
1
⁄3 frothed milk
Latté
1
⁄3 espresso topped with
steamed milk and about 10mm
of frothed milk
(traditionally served in a glass)
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Always ensure that the frothing attachment has
been firmly pushed onto the steam wand.
For best results use fresh cold milk.
Always clean the steam wand and froth
enhancer immediately after every use (refer to
care and cleaning).
For brewing more coffee immediately after
using the steam function, this machine features
an auto-purge function. This ensures that
ground coffee will not be burnt by the initial
water flow from the Thermocoil being too hot.
Instead this water is automatically released
internally into the drip tray ensuring that the
internal thermostat is at optimal temperature
for extracting coffee. Your coffee will always be
extracted at this optimal temperature ensuring
only the best flavoured coffee is achieved.
WARNING: MILK SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED
TO RUN OVER THE TOP OF THE FROTH
ENHANCER, OTHERWISE IT WILL NOT FUNCTION
PROPERLY. TO AVOID SPLATTERING OF HOT
MILK, DO NOT LIFT THE STEAM NOZZLE ABOVE
THE SURFACE OF THE MILK WHILE FROTHING.
ENSURE THE SELECTOR CONTROL IS IN THE
‘OFF’ POSITION BEFORE REMOVING THE
FROTHING JUG.
Operating your Breville Café Venezia Espresso /
Cappuccino Machine (continued)
Tips On Making The Perfect
Espresso
Don’t just rely on your coffee machine to do
all the work. Making a good cup of coffee is:
an art.
Warming Your Cup Or Glass
A warm cup will help maintain the coffee’s
optimal temperature. Preheat your cup by
storing on the cup warming tray or rinsing with
hot water from the group head.
Warming The Filter Holder
A cold filter holder can drop the extraction
temperature enough to significantly affect
the quality of your coffee. Always ensure the
filter holder is preheated by running hot water
through it before tamping it with coffee.
Always wipe the filter and filter holder dry
before tamping with ground coffee as moisture
can encourage ‘drilling’ - this is when water
bypasses the ground coffee during extraction.
The Grind
If using a pre-ground coffee, ensure an
espresso grind suitable for espresso/
cappuccino machines is purchased.
If grinding coffee beans, the grind should be
fine but not too fine or powdery. The grind
will affect the rate at which the water flows
through the coffee in the filter and therefore
the taste of the coffee.
If the grind is too fine (looks like powder and
feels like flour when rubbed between fingers),
the water will not flow through the coffee even
when under pressure. The resulting coffee will
be over extracted, too dark and bitter, with a
mottled and uneven créma on top.
Coffee Making Tips
If the grind is too coarse the water will flow
through the coffee too quickly. This will result
in an under-extracted coffee lacking in flavour
and without the thick créma on the top layer
of coffee.
The Right Measurement
A single espresso is made with ¼ ounce or 7g
of coffee. A level measure of the tamp / spoon
is the correct amount of coffee for a single
espresso and 2 level measures for a double
espresso. It is important to use the correct filter
for the amount of coffee.
Tamping Correctly
Level the desired amount of coffee by gently
tapping the side of the filter holder before
pressing down firmly with the tamping end of
the measuring spoon.
When packing for a double espresso it is
important only to tamp after the second
measure. Tamping between measures will
create a layer in the coffee that can impede full
extraction.
Purge The Group Head
Before inserting the filter holder, run some
water through the group head. It will ensure
that your machine has a last minute ‘clean
through’ and stabilises the temperature prior to
extracting.
Make sure to wipe off any excess coffee from
the rim of the filter to ensure a proper seal is
achieved under the group head.