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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
Pre-ground coffee can be used and should
be stored in an air-tight container, in a cool,
dry area. Pre-ground coffee should not be
kept for longer than 1 week as flavor will
diminish. Do not refrigerate or freeze.
Whole coffee beans, freshly ground just
before use, are recommended. Coffee beans
should be stored in an air-tight container,
in a cool, dry area but should not be kept for
longer than 1 month as flavor will diminish.
Do not refrigerate or freeze.
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.