the Barista Express™ Instruction Book - BES870XL/A - Safety and safeguards

Oct 23, 2026

Breville Barista Express™ espresso machine instruction book covering safety-first operation and essential precautions. It includes a detailed “Breville recommends safety first” section with important safeguards for users, children, and electrical safety, plus guidance on safe placement, assembly, water use, hot-surface handling, and cord management. The manual also outlines grounded outlet requirements, short-cord instructions, and a California Proposition 65 disclosure.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages76

Reading Time3 h 12 min

AccessFree to download

Breville recommends safety first

Important safeguards

For all electrical appliances

Short cord instructions

Warning

California Proposition 65

the Barista Express™ Instruction Book-BES870XL /A Contents 2 Breville recommends safety first 9 Components 11 Functions 24 Care & Cleaning 29 Troubleshooting 35 Coffees to try 36 French BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST At Breville we arevery 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 for future reference. • Remove any packaging material and promotional labels or stickers before using the espresso machine 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 the espresso machine. • Do not place the espresso machine near the edge of a bench or table during operation. Ensure the surface is level, clean and free of water and other substances. • Do not place the espresso machine on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or where it could touch a heated oven. • Do not use the espresso machine on metal surfaces, for example, asink drain board. • Always ensure the espresso machine is properly assembled before connecting to a power outlet and operating. • Do not attempt to operate the espresso machine by any method other than those described in this book. • The espresso machine is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system. • We recommend using cold, filtered water. We do not recommend the use of de-mineralized or distilled water as this may affect the taste of the espresso and how the machine is designed to function. Do not use anyother liquid. • Never use the espresso machine without water in the water tank. • Ensure the portafilter is firmly inserted and secured into the group head before using the machine. • Never remove the portafilter during the brewing operation asthe machine is under pressure. • Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Allow the espresso machine to cool down before moving or cleaning any parts. • Do not place anything other than cups for warming on top of the espresso machine. • Do not operate the grinder without the hopper lid in position. Keep fingers, hands, hair, clothing and utensils away from the hopper during operation. • Always switch off the espresso machine by pressing the POWER button to off and unplug if appliance is to be left unattended, if not in use, before cleaning, before attempting to move the appliance, disassembling, assembling and when storing the appliance. • Keep the espresso machine and accessories clean. Follow the cleaning instructions provided in this book. • Do not use espresso machine attachments other than those provided. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Breville may result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES • Fully unwind cord before use. • To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plug or appliance in water or any other liquid. • Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a bench or table, touch hot surfaces, or become knotted. • Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use. • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. • Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance. • This appliance is recommended for household use only. Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended use. Do not use in moving vehicles or boats. Do no

FAQs

What water type is recommended for the espresso machine?

The manual recommends using cold, filtered water, and does not recommend de-mineralized or distilled water because it may affect taste and how the machine functions.

What should users do before operating an appliance with a cord?

Fully unwind the cord before use, avoid immersing the cord or plug in water, and do not let the cord hang over edges or touch hot surfaces.

How does the manual instruct users to handle grounding and outlets?

It specifies using a properly grounded 3-hole outlet and warns not to cut or remove the third (ground) prong, advising a qualified electrician if grounding instructions are unclear.

Oct 23, 2026

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