Breville BES450 Bambino Compact Espresso Machine Instruction Manual

Breville BES450 Bambino Compact Espresso Machine

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: BambinoTM BES450
• Water Tank Cap acity: 1.4L (47 fl. oz)
• Portafilter Size: 54mm

Features

• Control panel with 1 CUP, 2 CUP, hot water, and steam buttons
• Removable water tank for easy refilling
• Aluminium portafilter for extracting espresso

Assembly

1. Remove and safely discard the protective cover fitted to the power plug of the appliance.
2. Ensure the portafilter is firmly inserted and secured into the group head before starting the extraction.

Functions

The BambinoTM BES450 espresso machine offers the following functions:

• 1 CUP button: For brewing a single cup of espresso
• 2 CUP button: For brewing two cups of espresso simultaneously
• Hot water button: For dispensing hot water
• Steam button : For steaming milk or creating froth

Care & Cleaning

To ensure the longevity of your BambinoTM BES450 and maintain
its performance, follow these care and cleaning instructions:

1. Always switch off the espresso machine by simultaneously pressing the 1 CUP and HOT WATER buttons before leaving it unattended, cleaning, moving, assembling, or storing.
2. Refer to the ‘Care & Cleaning’ section in the user manual for specific cleaning instructions.
3. Do not place the portafilter, tamper, or any parts of the appliance in the dishwasher.
4. Do not immerse the power cord, power plug, or any parts of the appliance in water or any other liquid.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues with your BambinoTM BES450, refer to the troubleshooting section in the user manual for possible solutions. If the problem persists, contact the Breville Service Centre for assistance.

FAQ

• Q: Can I use the BambinoTM BES450 outdoors?
• A: No, the BambinoTM BES450 is not designed for outdoor use. It should only be used in a household setting.
• Q: Can I open the brew chamber during the brewing process?
• A: No, it is recommended not to open the brew chamber during the brewing process to avoid the risk of injury.
• Q : Can I clean the portafilter in the dishwasher?
• A : No, the portafilter, tamper, and any parts of the appliance should not be placed in the dishwasher. Refer to the ‘Care & Cleaning’ section for proper cleaning instructions.
• Q: Can I use an extension cord with the BambinoTM BES450?
• A: If using an extension cord, ensure that it has a 3-prong grounding plug and that its electrical rating is at least as great as the appliance’s electrical rating. Additionally, arrange the cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or table where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

Limited Product Warranty

Breville’s warranty for this product covers the repair or replacement if it’s found to be defective due to faulty materials, workmanship, or function within the warranty period. All legal warranty rights under applicable national legislation will be respected and will not be impaired by our warranty. For details on the length of warranty, to obtain a printed copy or to read full terms and conditions please scan the QR code or visit www.breville.com Alternatively, call the Breville Service Centre (see back cover for contact details).

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.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE AND SAVE FOR  FUTURE REFERENCE

• Carefully read all instructions before operating and save them for future reference.
• Remove any packaging material and promotional labels or stickers 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.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs as advised in this instruction book.
• To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons do not immerse the power cord, plug, or appliance itself in water or other liquids.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are aged 8 years and above and supervised.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less than 8 years.
• Appliances can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
• Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.
• It is recommended to regularly inspect the appliance and power cord. Do not use the appliance if there is damage to the power cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any way. Immediately stop use and call Breville Consumer Support.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Breville may result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
• Do not use the Bambino™ inside a cabinet.
• Do not place the appliance near the edge of a table or countertop. Ensure the surface is level, clean and free of water and other substances.
• Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a bench or table or become knotted.
• Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner.
• Do not place it in or allow it to come in contact with a heated oven.
• This appliance is recommended for household use only. Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended use. Do not use outdoors. Do not use it in moving vehicles or boats.
• Keep the appliances and accessories clean. Follow the cleaning instructions provided in this book.
• Any procedure not listed in this instruction booklet should be performed at an authorised Breville Service Centre.
• The installation of a residual current device (safety switch) is recommended to provide additional safety protection when using electrical appliances. It is advisable that a safety switch with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA be installed in the electrical circuit supplying the appliance. See your electrician for professional advice.

NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS REGARDING MEMORY STORAGE

• Please note that in order to better serve our customers, internal memory storage has been embedded into your appliance. This memory storage consists of a small chip to collect certain information about your appliance including the frequency of use of the appliance and the manner in which your appliance is being used. In the event your appliance is returned for service, the information collected from the chip enables us to quickly and efficiently service your appliance. The information collected also serves as a valuable resource in developing future appliances to better serve the needs of our consumers. The chip does not collect any information regarding the individuals who use the product or the household where the product is used. If you have any questions regarding the memory storage chip, please contact us at privacy@breville.com

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR BES450

• This appliance is recommended for household use only. Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use. Do not use in moving vehicles or boats. Do not use outdoors. Misuse may cause injury.
• If the appliance is to be:
  • left unattended
  • cleaned
  • moved
  • assembled; or
  • stored, always switch Off the espresso machine by simultaneously pressing the 1 CUP and HOT WATER buttons. Unplug from the power outlet.
• Ensure the product is properly assembled before first use.
• Do not use any other liquid apart from cold mains/tap water. We do not recommend the use of highly filtered, de-mineralized or distilled water as this may affect the taste of the coffee and how the espresso machine is designed to function.
• Do not leave the product unattended when in use.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Allow the product to cool down before moving or cleaning any parts.
• Use caution when operating the machine, as metal surfaces are liable to get hot during use.

WARNING

To avoid the risk of injury, use caution when descaling, as hot steam may be released. Before descaling, ensure the drip tray is inserted. Refer to ‘Care & Cleaning’ for further instructions. Ensure the portafilter is firmly inserted and secured into the group head before starting the extraction. Never remove the portafilter during the brewing process.

WARNING

To avoid the risk of injury, do not open the brew chamber during the brew process.

WARNING

Do not place the portafilter, the tamper or any parts of the appliance in the dishwasher.

WARNING
Do not immerse the power cord, power plug or any parts of the appliance or the appliance in water or any other liquid.

WARNING

Misuse may cause injury.

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

• Your Breville appliance is fitted with a short power cord to reduce personal injury or property damage resulting from pulling, tripping or becoming entangled with a longer cord. Longer detachable power cords or extension cords are available and 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 counter-top or table where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally and
3. 3. the extension cord must include a 3-prong grounding plug.

BREVILLE ASSIST™ PLUG

• Your Breville appliance comes with a unique Assist™ Plug, conveniently designed with a finger hole to ease removal from the power outlet.

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Components

• A. 1.4L (47 fl.oz) removable water tank
• B. Control panel 1 CUP, 2 CUP, hot water, steam buttons
• C. Group head
• D. 54mm aluminium portafilter (WARNING: NOT dishwasher safe)
• E. Steam wand grip
• F. Steam wand
• G. Removable drip tray grid
• H. Removable drip tray with full indicator

ACCESSORIES

• A. Stainless steel milk jug
• B. 54mm tamper (Note: Do not submerge in water or any liquid)
• C. Steam wand tip cleaning tool (Located under the water tank)
• D. Single Wall filter baskets (1 cup & 2 cup)
• E. Dual wall filter baskets (1 cup & 2 cup)
• F. Descaling powder

Features

Bambino™ Features

• COMPACT FOOTPRINT
  Cafe quality coffee in a compact machine.

• MANUAL MILK TEXTURING
  Manually textures milk from silky smooth latté to creamy cappuccino.

• THERMOJET ™ TECHNOLOGY
  The innovative heating system achieves an ideal extraction temperature in 3 seconds.

• PID TEMPERATURE CONTROL
  Electronic PID temperature control for increased temperature stability.

• LOW PRESSURE PRE-INFUSION
  Applies low water pressure at the start of the extraction to gently expand grinds for an even extraction.

• VOLUMETRIC CONTROL
  Preset 1 & 2 cup volumes, manual override or programmable shot volumes.

• INSTANT HOT WATER
  Hot water outlet via the steam wand for making long blacks and pre-heating cups.

Assembly

BEFORE FIRST USE
Machine Preparation
Remove and discard all labels and packaging materials attached to your machine. Ensure you have removed all parts and accessories before discarding the packaging. Clean the drip tray, drip tray grid, portafilter, filter baskets using warm water and a gentle dishwashing liquid. Rinse well and dry thoroughly before use.

Functions

FIRST USE

1. Remove the water tank and fill it with potable water to the indicated MAX line. Replace the water tank with the machine.
2. Ensure that the drip tray is correctly positioned on the machine.
3. Plug the power cord into the power outlet and switch it on.
4. Press the 1 CUP, and 2 CUP buttons to turn the machine on.
5. Place a 500ml container under the portafilter and steam wand for the water drips for the first cycle.
6. Press the 1 CUP button and the machine will commence its first use cycle
7. Once complete, the machine will go into ready mode and all lights will be illuminated. The first use cycle is to rinse the machine and prime the heating system

**** The first use cycle is to rinse the machine and prime the heating system.

STANDBY MODE

To turn off the operation and enter standby mode, press the 1 Cup and Hot Water buttons for 0.5 seconds simultaneously.

The unit will enter ‘standby mode’ when idle or no interaction from a user after 10 minutes. FILING THE WATER TANK

Lift the water tank from the machine. Remove the water tank lid and add potable water to the water tank, filling to the MAX marking indicated

Replace the water tank onto the machine, press down ensuring it is properly attached and sitting flush against the back of the machine

Machine LED lights will flash 6 times for 3 seconds when no water is detected in the water tank

FILTER BASKETS

This machine includes both single and dual-wall 1-cup and 2-cup filter baskets. Use the 1-cup filter basket when brewing a single cup and the 2-cup filter basket when brewing 2 cups or a stronger single cup or mug. Adjust the grind amount and size if switching from a single basket to a double basket, or vice versa. The provided filter baskets are designed for:

• 1 Cup filter basket = 8-11g
• 2 Cup filter basket = 16-19g

SINGLE WALL FILTER BASKETS

Single Wall filter baskets should be used when grinding fresh whole coffee beans roasted for less than 30 days. These single-wall filter baskets allow you to experiment with grinding, dose and tamping to create a more balanced espresso.

DUAL WALL FILTER BASKETS

Dual Wall filter baskets should be used when using pre-ground coffee and older beans that are past the 30-day roast date. These dual wall filter baskets regulate the pressure and help to optimise the extraction regardless of the grind, dose and tamp pressure or freshness

THE GRIND

When grinding coffee beans, the grind size should be fine but not too fine. The grind size will affect the rate at which the water flows through the ground coffee in the filter basket and the taste of the espresso. If the grind is too fine (looks like powder and feels like flour when rubbed between the fingers), the water will not flow through the coffee even when under pressure. The resulting espresso will be OVER EXTRACTED, dark in colour and bitter in flavour. If the grind is too coarse, the water will flow through the ground coffee in the filter basket too quickly. The resulting espresso will be UNDER EXTRACTED and lacking in colour and flavour.

COFFEE DOSE AND TAMPING

• Insert the filter basket into the portafilter.
• Grind enough coffee to fill the filter basket.
• Tap the portafilter several times to collapse and distribute the coffee evenly in the filter basket.
• Using the tamper, tamp down firmly (approx. 10-15kgs (30-40 lbs.) of pressure). The amount of pressure is not as important as the consistent pressure every time.

As a guide, the top edge of the cap on the tamper should be level with the top of the filter basket AFTER the coffee has been tamped

We recommend quality 100% Arabica beans with a ‘Roasted On’ date stamped on the bag, not a ‘Best Before’ or ‘Use By’ date. Coffee beans are best consumed between 5–20 days after the ‘Roasted On’ date. Stale coffee may
pour too quickly from the portafilter spouts and taste bitter and watery

PURGING THE GROUP HEAD

Before placing the portafilter into the group head, run a short flow of water through the group head by pressing the 1 Cup or 2 Cup button. This will stabilize the temperature prior to extraction

INSERTING THE PORTAFILTER

Place the portafilter underneath the group head so that the handle is aligned with the INSERT position. Insert the portafilter into the group head and rotate the handle towards the centre until resistance is felt.

Place your cup/s under the portafilter on the drip tray

EXTRACTING ESPRESSO

As a guide, the espresso will start to flow after 8–12 seconds (infusion time) and should be the consistency of dripping honey. If the espresso starts to flow after less than 7 seconds, you have either under-dosed the filter basket and /or the grind is too coarse. This is an UNDER EXTRACTED shot. If the espresso starts to drip but doesn’t flow after 12 seconds, the grind is too fine. This is an OVER EXTRACTED shot.

PRE-PROGRAMMED SHOT VOLUME – 1 CUP

Press the 1 Cup button for less than 1 second, the button will flash indicating that it has been selected. A preset single espresso volume of approximately 30ml will be extracted. The machine will automatically stop once the pre-set volume has been extracted

PRE-PROGRAMMED SHOT VOLUME – 2 CUP

Press the 2 Cup button for less than a second, the button will flash indicating that it has been selected. A preset double espresso volume of approximately 60ml will be extracted. The machine will automatically stop once the pre-set volume has been extracted

Pressing the corresponding 1 Cup or 2 Cup button during the programmed espresso extraction will immediately stop the extraction.

PROGRAMMING COFFEE VOLUME

Press and hold the 1 Cup and 2 Cup buttons for 2 seconds, the buttons will illuminate and flash

To set the 1 Cup volume:

• Press the 1 Cup button for about 3 seconds to start the extraction.
• Press the 1 Cup button again to stop the extraction. The modified volume will be saved. To set the 2 Cup volume, follow the above steps and select the 2 Cup button to start and stop the extraction

NOTES

• If no user input after 30 seconds. The machine returns to ‘ready mode’
• The modified coffee volume will be saved in memory for the next use or when the machine is restarted.
• Pressing the steam or hot water button at any stage will cancel the operation and the machine will return to ready mode without saving any coffee volume program

MANUAL PRE-INFUSION AND SHOT VOLUME

Press and hold the 1 Cup or 2 Cup button for more than a second. After one second the pump will start at pre-infusion pressure and continue while a button is pressed. Release the button to start the extraction. Press any button again to stop the extraction.

MANUAL MILK TEXTURING

• Lift the steam wand and insert it into the milk jug with the steam wand tip 1-2cm (O inch) below the surface of the milk, close to the right-hand side of the jug at a 3 o’clock position.

• Press the STEAM button to begin texturing

• Keep the steam wand tip just under the surface of the milk until the milk is spinning clockwise, producing a vortex (whirlpool effect).

• With the milk spinning, slowly lower the jug. This will bring the steam wand tip to the surface of the milk and start to introduce air into the milk.

• Gently break the surface of the milk with the tip to get the milk spinning fast enough.

• Keep the steam wand tip at or slightly below the surface, continuing to maintain the vortex. Texture the milk until sufficient volume is obtained.

• Lift the jug to lower the tip beneath the surface but keep the vortex spinning. The milk is at the correct temperature (60-65°C) when the jug is hot to touch

• When texturing is close to the acceptable desired result, press any button to stop texturing.

• After the steam is released completely, remove the steam wand from the milk jug.

• Wipe the wand and tip with a clean damp cloth.

STEAM WAND MANUAL PURGE

To reduce steam wand blockages, we recommend running steam through the steam wand after milk texturing. Lower and point the steam wand directly on drip tray and away from users and press the steam button to run steam to rinse steam wand, or press and hold the steam button for 3 seconds, to activate the steam wand purge. This will run short water pulses through the steam wand.

NOTE

Both 1 Cup and 2 Cup buttons will blink during the steam purge function.

WARNING

After pressing the steam button, the steam can’t stop immediately, it needs a few seconds to completely stop steam.

STEAM WAND BLOCKED

Regularly check steam performance. If the steam wand is blocked, it will immediately stop operating. See ‘Cleaning the Steam Wand’ for further instructions

HOT WATER OPERATON

Hot water through the steam wand

When the machine is on ‘ready mode’, press the hot water button, and the hot water flow will start through the steam wand. Press any button to stop the hot water flow.

WARNING

The cup temperature is at 90°C (194°F). Be careful in handling hot beverages

EXTRACTION TIPS

A great espresso is about achieving the perfect balance between sweetness, acidity, and bitterness. The flavour of your coffee will depend on many factors, such as the type of coffee beans, degree of roast freshness, coarseness or fineness of the grind, dose of ground coffee and tamping pressure. Experiment by adjusting these factors just one at a time to achieve the taste of your preference

Care & Cleaning

CLEAN & DESCALE CYCLE The Bambino Espresso machine requires regular cleaning and descaling and the machine will flag when it is expected for a clean. The 2 Cup button will continuously flash; indicating machine will need cleaning and descaling

NOTE

Pressing any of the buttons will cancel the alert and return the machine to ready mode.

WARNING

It is NOT recommended to ignore the clean cycle warning because, 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 the taste of the espresso

WARNING

Do not immerse the power cord, power plug or appliance in water or any other liquid. The water tank should never be removed or completely emptied during the descaling

TO PERFORM A CLEAN & DESCALE CYCLE

1. Empty the drip tray and re-insert it firmly into position on the machine.

2. Fill the water tank to the DESCALE line indicated and add the descaling agent to the water

3. Place a 2L container under the group head and steam wand

4. Press the 2 Cup and Steam buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds to start descaling
   NOTE The 2-Cup button will flash throughout the cycle.

5. Once the descale solution has been used up, the descale mode will pause.

6. Rinse and refill the water tank to the MAX line and empty the waste water container, then replace both parts on to the machine to proceed onto the rinse cycle.

7. Press the 2 Cup button to proceed to the rinse cycle.

8. When the rinse cycle is complete, the machine will then go into ready mode

9. Remove and empty the waste water container. Rinse the drip tray and water tank and dry them thoroughly before replacing them back onto the machine

CLEANING THE STEAM WAND

• The steam wand should always be cleaned after texturing milk. Wipe the steam wand with a damp cloth.
• If any of the holes in the tip of the steam wand become blocked, it may reduce frothing performance. Manually purge the steam wand to try and clear the holes.
• If the steam flow is very small and the steam wand is still blocked, unscrew the steam wand tip using the steam tip cleaning tool, then use the tool to unblock the holes; the cleaning tool is located in the back of the machine, under the water tank.

Rinse the steam tip and wipe with a clean, dry cloth. Reassemble the steam wand by screwing the steam tip back onto the steam wand. Purge the steam wand after cleaning.

GROUP HEAD RINSE

• Press ‘2 Cup’ button to flow the freshwater flush cycle.

CLEANING THE FILTER BASKETS AND PORTAFILTER

• The filter baskets and portafilter should be rinsed under hot water directly after use to remove all residual coffee oils.
• If the holes in the filter baskets become blocked, use the steam wand cleaning tool to unblock the holes.

WARNING

• Do not put portafilter in the dishwasher

CLEANING THE SHOWER SCREEN

• The group head interior and shower screen should be wiped with a damp cloth to remove any ground coffee particles.
• Periodically run hot water through the machine with the filter basket and portafilter in place, without any ground coffee, to rinse out any residual coffee.

CLEANING THE DRIP TRAY

The drip tray should be removed, emptied and cleaned after each use or when the drip tray indicator rises through the drip tray grid. Remove the drip tray grid and wash both parts in warm soapy water

CLEANING THE OUTER HOUSING

• Wipe the outer housing with a soft, damp cloth and then polish with a soft, dry cloth

NOTE

Do not use any abrasive cleaners, pads or cloths which can scratch the surfaces of the machine.

NOTE

Do not clean any of the parts or accessories in the dishwasher

WARNING

Do not immerse the power cord, power plug, plastic tamp or machine in water or any other liquid.

STORING YOUR MACHINE

Before storing, turn the machine off, switch off and remove the power plug from the power outlet. Empty the water tank and drip tray and ensure the machine is cool, clean and dry. Store in an upright position. Do not place anything on top of the machine.

RESET FACTORY ESPRESSO VOLUME SETTINGS

1. When the machine is on standby mode
2. Press and hold the 1 Cup and 2 Cup buttons for 10 seconds to enter the Factory reset mode.
3. The lights will flash 3 times to indicate that all volumes have been reset.
4. The machine will then return to ready mode.

NOTE

When a machine is turned on after reset, it enters directly to ready mode.

Troubleshooting

contact

Breville Service Centre

• Australian Customers
• Phone: 1300 139 798
• Web: www.breville.com
• New Zealand Customers
• Phone : 0800 273 845
• Web: www.breville.com

Breville, and the Breville Logo are trademarks of Breville Pty Ltd (“Breville”) and Breville’s products are distributed in Australia and New Zealand under license. Copyright Breville Pty. Ltd. 2023. Due to continued product improvement, the products illustrated/photographed in this brochure may vary slightly from the actual product. BES450 ANZ F23

References

• Breville | High End Kitchen & Cooking Appliances

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