Although the machine looks and runs fine I noticed that the pressure gauge no longer works. I went on this ask Breville forum where some guy was on there from the company. I had no idea it could be that much.

I’d prefer the gauge worked, but it hasn’t really dampened my coffee experience.We are on our second machine and were quite disappointed when this one lasted just long enough for the warranty period to expire but it makes such good coffee that we have bought another one ..

It’s possible that the super-heated air in the … I recently got my hands on a "slightly used" Breville infuser (BES840XL). Same issue,used this approach and perfect pull. After 1 year I was about to buy another one. The Roast – The darker the roast, the glossier the surface of the beans will be. Pressure gauge doesn’t move, water doesn’t move. Breville Infuser BES840 (Manual / Semi-Automatic Coffee Machine): 3.8 out of 5 stars from 99 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au. However, not until I encountered some problems (and fixes). I believe its a manufactures fault.

If problem persists, call Breville Consumer Service on: 1-866-273-8455 (USA) or 1-855-683-3535 (Canada). When my Breville Batista express starts making this noise I put a 50:50 white vinegar and water (fill the tank full) and operated the machine until you know that the Vinager and water solution is in the boiler. Double shot grind messing with all of the settings and no pressure. I’ve started using bottled water in mine after having to send it in for the third $300 service to have the two way solenoid replaced along with the 3rd or 4th pressure gauge. Works like a dream again, no issues what so ever anymore.did you put the descaler in the water or in the rubber puck?Hi, what type of descaler did you use, thanks for any help.Same issue – 2 years of use and then not seeing pressure on gauge, I still get a crema of sorts but the water runs through way too quickly. So, after I ran out of the last of dark roast batch, I went back and bought my usual medium roast beans…and VOILA!!

I just never read that part of the manual. the Infuser™ Troubleshooting. I posted this problem and he said they weren’t responsible and was pretty rude. Great, right?! I actually did it twice…with no success. In two-and-a-half years, it's produced an estimated 12,000 caffeine hits. Not anymore; after cleaning it with water and vinegar it works like new.The machines also don’t seem to go very well if you live anywhere with calcium in the water. do I have any recourse with Breville? Poor Results from Coffee Factors. One morning I notice shots are unusual and pressure needle barley wiggles. Since 2014, Breville's The Infuser BES840 espresso machine has proved a popular addition to the Consumer NZ office. The coffee was awesome. That brought the pressure up just barely into the gray. FYI coffee is important, I like the oily decaf medium roast and mix in 20% of caffeinated.

I’ve used both machines a lot, and can recognize watery or thick coffee coming out.

The discharge was more of a sputter than a steady flow and the crema was watery and thin. I then started backing off of fineness of the grind and am down to 4 instead of 1.

I would fill about 1/2 way on the grind, then tamp and twist about 1/2 turn BOTH ways. Its probably due for a serviceI read this thread and decided to purge the machine with 50/50 water and white vinegar. My setting for volume is 1 tick past the middle if that makes sense.You can change the water volume in your pull but the standard volume of H20 in a double is For a double shot, (14 grams of dry coffee), a normal uses about 60 ml of water. I love it! Ensure the surface is level, clean and free of water and other substances. It pre-infuses ground coffee with low, steady water pressure before extraction, gently expanding the grinds before stepping up to high pressure. I worked as a barista so I know how it’s supposed to work. A double ristretto, a common form associated with espresso, uses half the amount of water, about 30 ml. The problem is with the design of the pressure gauge – it’s a poor design of the piping that runs to the pressure guage which apparently (according to the tech) tees off from the main line that goes to the group head and gets blocked. Breville BKC600XL espresso machine troubleshooting POSSIBLE PROBLEM

with descaler, instead of the usual tablet). Everything is working GREAT now. (Granted, I’m in the US.) Check out our latest.This site uses cookies to help us understand how visitors engage with our website. The Infuser delivers optimal espresso flavor in every cup. I always cleaned it, but never did the water/white vinegar cleaning.