Breville BCG600SIL Dose Control Pro Coffee Bean Grinder Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- Breville
Table of Contents
the Dose Control™ Pro
BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST
At Breville we are very safety conscious. We design and manufacture consumer
products with the safety of you, our valued customer, foremost in mind. In
addition, we ask that you exercise a degree of care when using any electrical
appliance and adhere to the
following precautions. Misuse can cause potential injuries.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSREAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Carefully read all instructions before operating the appliance for the first
time and save for future reference.
- Remove and safely discard any packaging materials and promotional labels before using the appliance for the first time.
- To eliminate a choking hazard for young children, remove and safely discard the protective cover fitted to the power plug of this appliance.
- To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the power plug, power cord or motor base in water or any other liquid.
- Always use the appliance on a dry, level surface.
- Do not use the appliance on a sink drain board.
- Do not place the appliance near the edge of a bench or table during operation. Vibration during operation may cause the appliance to move.
- Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or where it could touch any other source of heat.
- Unwind the power cord fully before use.
- Do not allow the power cord to hang over the edge of a table or counter, touch hot surfaces or become knotted.
- Always ensure the appliance is completely assembled before connecting to the power outlet and operating. Follow the instructions provided in this book.
- Avoid contacting with moving parts.
- Check the Bean Hopper for presence of foreign objects before using.
- This appliance is not intended for use by children or by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge.
- Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- Do not operate this appliance for longer than 2 minutes at a time as this can cause overheating. Allow to cool for at least 2 minutes after each use. Allow the appliance to cool down 20 minutes after long operation.
- Remove the power plug from the power outlet if the appliance is to be left unattended, if not in use, before attempting to move the appliance, before cleaning, disassembling, assembling and when storing the appliance.
- Strictly follow the care and cleaning instructions described in this book.
- This appliance is for household use only. Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended purpose as described in this book. Do not use outdoors. Do not use in moving vehicles or boats.
- The use of attachments not sold or recommended by Breville may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
- Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use.
- Turn the appliance OFF, then unplug from the outlet when not in use, before assembling or disassembling parts and before cleaning.
- To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
- Regularly inspect the power plug, power cord and actual appliance for any damage. Do not operate if damaged in any way or after the appliance malfunctions. Immediately cease use of the appliance and visit www.Breville.com or call Breville Customer Service on 1-866-BREVILLE for replacement, repair or adjustment.
- For any maintenance other than cleaning, visit www.Breville.com or call Breville Customer Service on 1-866-BREVILLE.
- Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
BREVILLE ASSIST® PLUG
- Your Breville appliance comes with a unique Assist® Plug, conveniently designed with a finger hole in the power plug for easy and safe removal from the wall outlet. For safety reasons it is recommended you plug your Breville appliance directly into its own electrical outlet on a dedicated circuit separate from other appliances. If the electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not function properly. Use in conjunction with a power strip or extension cord is not recommended.
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
- Your Breville appliance is fitted with a short power supply cord as a safety precaution to prevent personal injury or property damage resulting from pulling, tripping or becoming entangled with a longer cord. Do not allow children to use or be near this appliance without close adult supervision. Longer detachable power supply cords or extension cords are not recommended but may be used if care is exercised. If an extension cord is used, (1) the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, (2) the cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally and (3) the extension cord must include a 3-prong grounding plug.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Components
Rating Information 120 V~ 60 Hz 130 W
A. Bean Hopper Lid
Airtight seal to maximize bean freshness.
B. Bean Hopper
12oz bean hopper with locking system for easy removal and bean transfer.
C. Hardened Stainless Steel Conical Burrs Maximize particle size for full
flavor potential.
Removable and Adjustable Upper Burr
D. Grind Size Collar
60 grind settings, from
Espresso to French Press.
E. GRIND TIME Dial
Adjusts amount to increase or decrease dose.
F. START|CANCEL Button
Starts, pauses and cancels operation.
G. Grind Outlet
H. 50mm Blade
I. Grind Tray
Catches grind overflow. Removable for easy cleaning and accessing the Razor™
Dose Trimming Tool.
ACCESSORIES
J. Adjustable Razor™ Dose Trimming Tool Trims the puck to the right level for
a consistent extraction.
K. Portafilter Cradle 50–54mm
L. Portafilter Cradle 58mm
NOT SHOWN
Grinding Chamber
Minimizes static before dispensing.
Automatic Thermal Safety Shut Off Protects motor from overheating.
Power Saving/Sleep Mode
Unit powers down to standby after 5 minutes of non-use.
Assembly
GRINDER OVERVIEW
Your Dose Control™ Pro uses hardened stainless steel Conical Burrs and can
grind whole bean coffee suitable for a range of brewing methods, from the
finest setting for Espresso to the coarsest setting for French Press.
The grind amount (dose) for all coffee types is controlled by an electronic
timer. The dose for each brew method can be adjusted by rotating the GRIND
TIME dial and changing the time the grinder will run. You can grind directly
into a Portafilter, Container or Drip Coffee filter basket.
Within each brew method, Espresso, Percolator, Drip or French Press, there is
a range of grind size settings; the grind settings will differ between each
brew method. This is because each method requires different grind sizes for
optimum extraction. Experiment with different grind size settings until you
achieve the brew that best suits your taste.
Rotating the Bean Hopper will turn the Grind Size Collar to adjust grind size.
BEFORE FIRST USE
Remove and safely discard all promotional labels and packing materials
attached to your Breville product. Wash hopper, and cradles in warm soapy
water and dry thoroughly. Wipe exterior of grinder with a soft damp cloth and
dry thoroughly. Place grinder on flat level surface and plug power cord into a
120V outlet.
ASSEMBLING YOUR BREVILLE DOSE CONTROL™ PRO
Bean Hopper
Align tabs on the base of the bean hopper and insert hopper into position.
Holding the hopper, press down firmly and turn the bean hopper dial 45° to
lock into position.
A “click” sound will be heard when the hopper is correctly locked in
place.Ensure the hopper and the
Grind
Size Collar is aligned properly.
Fill with fresh coffee beans and secure lid on top of bean hopper.
NOTE
If the bean hopper has not been locked into position, the GRIND TIME dial will
not be illuminated. This is to disable grinder operation for safety reasons.
Functions
The bean hopper can be removed by holding the hopper and turning the Dial
anti-clockwise and lifting hopper to remove the locking system allows you to
remove and transfer beans in the hopper to a storage container safely.
GRINDING FOR ESPRESSO COFFEE
NOTE
This machine is designed only for whole roasted coffee beans. Avoid grinding
unroasted green and under-roasted coffee beans. These are dense and not
brittle enough to run through a burr grinder. This will damage or break burr
grinders and even pose a safety risk. Use single wall filter baskets when
grinding fresh coffee beans. Use the finer 1–25 settings in the ESPRESSO
range. Step 1:
Insert the appropriate portafilter cradle size.
Insert your portafilter into the cradle.
Step 2:
Selecting Grind Amount
Select the desired amount of ground coffee required by turning the GRIND TIME
dial.
Refer to the
Coffee Chart on page 12 as a starting point to adjust your grind time. This
will vary depending on the individual size of your filter basket and coffee
bean types. Rotate the GRIND TIME dial to adjust the grind time until the
correct dose is achieved. Increasing the time will increase the dose and
decreasing the time will decrease the dose.
Step 3:
Tamping the Ground Coffee
After dosing the portafilter with freshly ground coffee, tamp down with
between 15-20kg or 30-40lbs of pressure. The amount of pressure is not as
important as consistent pressure every time.
Step 4:
Trimming the Dose
The adjustable Razor™ Dose Trimming Tool allows you to trim the puck to the
right level for a consistent extraction. Select the correct width blade of the
Razor™ to match the diameter of your filter basket. The Razor™ has three
blades of varying widths: 58mm, 54mm and 50mm. The 58mm and 54mm are already
fitted within the Razor™ body. The 50mm is separate.If you require the 50mm blade, turn the
Adjustable Dial past #1 until the 54mm blade is fully extended and able to be
pulled from the body.![Breville BCG600SIL Dose Control Pro Coffee Bean Grinder
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The Adjustable Dial may feel tight as you continue to wind it towards the end of its travel.
Insert the 50mm blade into the body. Wind the Adjustable Dial until the blade is retracted past #4. Press the 50mm and 58mm blades at the same time, towards the center of the body until a“click” sound can be heard.Adjust the Razor™ to the setting in the table below for your Breville espresso machine. This is a starting point for your dose height.
Breville Espresso | Portafilter | Dose |
---|---|---|
Machine | Size | Height |
BES900XL/920XL | 58mm | 2 |
BES870XL | 54mm | 2.5 |
BES840XL | 54mm | 2.5 |
BES810BSS | 54mm | 2.5 |
800ESXL | 50mm | 3 |
After tamping the coffee, insert the Razor™ into the filter basket until it
rests on the rim of the basket. The blade of the dosing tool should penetrate
the surface of the tamped coffee.
If the blade does not penetrate the surface of the tamped coffee, your coffee
is under dosed. Increase the amount of dosed coffee by adjusting the GRIND
TIME dial.
Rotate the Razor™ back and forth while holding the portafilter on an angle
over the knock box to trim off a little excess coffee.Your filter basket is now dosed with the correct amount
of coffee for your Breville espresso machine.
If using the Razor™ with a non Breville espresso machine, you will need to
adjust the depth of the trimmed coffee by trial and error until you achieve
approximately a 1mm gap between the group head dispersion screen and the
surface of the trimmed coffee. Start with a dose that is too high, i.e. the
dispersion screen leaves an imprint on the surface of the trimmed coffee when
inserted and removed from the group head WITHOUT extracting. Adjust the height
of the dose in small steps until you achieve this clearance. You will then
have the correct dose height for your espresso machine. Adjust grind size only
until you get the right rate of espresso flow, while keeping the Razor™ dose
height and tamp pressure consistent.
Step 5:
Select Your Grind Size
For espresso, we recommend starting withgrind size setting 15 and rotating the
Hopper (to adjust the Grind Size Collar) either coarser or finer until your
preferred flavor profile is achieved. This should be done in conjunction with
setting the grind amount (dose).Refer
to the Coffee Chart on page 12 for approximate grind size guide.
You will need to extract a shot of espresso to determine if a change in grind
size and/ or grind amount is necessary to achieve the correct rate of flow.
Traditionally, a single shot of espresso is defined as ~ 1oz in 30 seconds and
a double shot of espresso as ~ 2oz
in 30 seconds.
NOTE
If the Grind Size Collar is tight, run the grinder by pressing the
START|CANCEL button while turning the Hopper. This will release coffee grounds
caught between the burrs.
GRINDING INTO A GRINDS CONTAINER OR COFFEE FILTER
Step 1:
Remove cradle by sliding out from under the grind outlet.Place your container or coffee filter directly under
grind outlet. Step 2:
Select the required amount of ground coffee by rotating the GRIND TIME dial.
Refer to Coffee Chart on page 12 for approximate grind amount guide for
various brew methods.
Step 3:
Select Your Grind Size
Rotate the Hopper to adjust the Grind Size Collar until it reaches the
required brewing method range. Within each brew method, Percolator, Drip or
French Press, there is a range of grind size settings. We recommend you start
in the center of each range, then
experiment with grind size within each range until you get the flavor balance
that suits you.
FEATURES OF YOUR BREVILLE DOSE
CONTROL™ PRO
Pause Function
You can pause the grinder during operation, allowing you to collapse or settle
the coffee in the Portafilter.
Press the START|CANCEL button to start the grinding operation.
During grinding, press the START|CANCEL button to pause the grinding operation
for up to 10 seconds. The START|CANCEL button will slowly flash while paused.
Press START|CANCEL again within this time to resume grinding the remaining
dose. Or press and hold the START|CANCEL button for 1 second to cancel.
Manual
Grinding manually allows you to have complete control over how much coffee is
dispensed. Press and hold the START|CANCEL button to grind for as long as you
require. Release START|CANCEL button to stop grinding.
**COFFEE CHART***
Brewing Method| Espresso| Percolator| Drip| French
Press
---|---|---|---|---
Grind Size| Fine| Medium| Medium Coarse| Coarse
Grind Setting| 1-25| 26-34| 35-45| 46-55
Amount (Shot/Cup)| 6 secs per shot
10 secs per 2 shots| 2 secs per cup| 4 secs per cup| 3 secs per cup
*This coffee chart should be used as starting point to adjust your grind time and / or size, as both may vary when using different coffee bean types, age and degree of roast.
ADJUSTING CONICAL BURRS
Some types of coffee may require a wider grind range to achieve an ideal
extraction or brew.
A feature of your Dose Control™ Pro is the ability to extend this range with
an adjustable upper burr. We recommend making only one adjustment at a
time.
Care & Cleaning
Empty beans from the hopper and grind out any excess beans (see below).
Unplug power cord from power outlet before cleaning.
Wash the hopper lid and bean hopper in warm soapy water, rinse and dry
thoroughly.
Wipe and polish exterior of appliance with a soft damp cloth.
NOTE
Do not use alkaline or abrasive cleaning agents, steel wool or scouring pads,
as these can damage the surface.
NOTE
Please do not clean any grinder parts or accessories in the dishwasher.
CLEANING CONICAL BURRS
Regular cleaning helps the burrs achieve consistent grinding results which is
especially important when grinding for espresso coffee.
Hints & Tips
MAKING BETTER QUALITY COFFEE
- Freshly ground coffee is the key to making coffee with more flavor and body.
- Coffee flavor and strength is a personal preference. Vary the type of coffee beans, amount of coffee and grind size to achieve the flavor you prefer.
- Use freshly roasted coffee beans with a ‘roasted on’ date to maximize flavor, not a useby or best before date.
- Use coffee beans between 5 and 20 days afterthe ‘roasted on’ date for optimal freshness.
- Store coffee beans in a dark, cool and dry place. Vacuum seal if possible.
- Buy in small batches to reduce the storage time.
- Once coffee is ground, it quickly loses its flavor and aroma. For the best results, grind beans immediately before brewing.
- Do not store beans in the bean hopper. Placethem back in an airtight container.
- When storing the appliance, run grinder empty to clear ground beans left in chamber.
- Run grinder for 2 seconds to purge some coffee before each use, for maximum freshness.
- Clean the bean hopper and conical burrs regularly.
FRENCH PRESS
Follow these easy steps for a great cup:
- Using a variable temperature kettle, heat the appropriate volume of water to 200˚F. This is an ideal temperature for brewing coffee. Do not use boiling water.
- Select grind size setting 50.
- Select the Grind Amount for the number of cups you are brewing. Refer to Coffee Chart on page 12.
- Place the ground coffee in the press vessel.
- Pour the heated water into the press in a swirling manner to ensure all the ground coffee is soaked and the press vessel is full. The ‘bloom’ (expanding coffee and gases) should reach the top of the press.
- Using a timer, wait 4 minutes.
- Using a spoon, break the ‘crust’ (the bloom becomes dense and a bit hard).
- Insert the French Press and carefully press down.
- Do not press too hard. Gently release pressure by pulling up slightly and press down again if you have pressed too hard.
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | WHAT TO DO |
---|
Grinder does not start after pressing
START|CANCEL button
Motor starts but no ground coffee coming from grind outlet
Grinding stops mid-dose, LED flashing non-stop
Can’t adjust the
Grind Size Collar
Unable to lock bean hopper into position
Not enough/ too much coffee grind
Portafilter overfills
Emergency stop?| • Grinder not plugged in.
• Bean hopper not attached correctly.
• Grinder has overheated.
• GRIND TIME dial is on 0 seconds.
• No coffee beans in bean hopper.
• Grinder/bean hopper is blocked.
• The grinder is overheated
• Grind Size Collar too tight.
• Coffee beans and grinds caught in the burrs.
• Hopper not installed correctly.
• Coffee beans obstructing bean hopper locking device.
• Grind amount requires adjustment.| • Plug power cord into power outlet.
• Lock bean hopper into position.
• Refer to the Bean Hopper section on page 8.
• Leave for 20 minutes to cool down before using again.
• Rotate the GRIND TIME dial to increase grind time.
• Fill bean hopper with fresh coffee beans.
• Remove bean hopper. Inspect bean hopper and burrs for blockage. Refer to the
Cleaning Conical Burrs section on page 14.
• .Allow the grinder to cool down for 20 minutes before continuing operation.
• Rotate the Bean Hopper to turn the Grind Size Collar to adjust grind
settings.
• Run the grinder by pressing the START|CANCEL button while turning the
Hopper.
• Unlock the hopper and install as per instruction. Refer to the Bean Hopper
section on page 8.
• Remove bean hopper. Clear coffee beans from top of burrs. Re-lock the hopper
into position & try again.
• Use GRIND TIME dial to fine tune the amount more or less.
• It is normal for the correct amount of coffee to appear overfilled in your
portafilter. Untamped coffee has approximately three times the volume of
tamped coffee.
• Press the START|CANCEL button to pause operation.
• Unplug power cord from power outlet.
Notas
Breville Service Center
USA
Mail: Breville USA
19400 S. Western Ave, Torrance CA 90501-1119
Phone: 1-866-273-8455
1-866-BREVILLE
Web: breville.com/us/support
Canada
Mail: Breville Canada
9800 Boulevard Cavendish,
Suite 250, Saint-Laurent
Québec, H4M 2V9
Phone: 1-855-683-3535
Web: breville.ca/support
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