BREVILLE BES250XL Quick Start Guide

BREVILLE Espresso Maker Quick Start Guide - BES250XL.
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1. Tamping tool/measuring spoon. 
2. Cleaning tool (for steam wand).

3. Stainless steel frothing pitcher.
4. 1 cup & 2 cup dual-wall stainless  
  steel filters (2 cup inside filter holder).

5. Espresso pod filter.
6. Froth Enhancer (attached to steaming  
  wand).

BES250XL 

QUICK START GUIDE

PRIMING PROCESS/PRE-HEATING THE MACHINE

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

For full details refer to the instruction booklet

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Priming fills the internal tank with water and cleanses the brewing system. This process is recommended before first use and can 
be repeated each time you prepare an espresso to pre-heat the machine.

For full details refer to the instruction booklet

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Step 1
Place your Espresso Machine on a flat, 
dry surface. Be sure to remove any 
hang-tags and tape that might be on 
your machine.

Step 2
Ensure the Power button is ‘OFF’ and 
the Selector Control dial is set to the 
‘Stand B y’ position.

Step 3
Remove the filter holder if locked into 
the brew head.

Step 4
The water tank is located at the rear of 
the machine. Lift the hinged handle and 
pull up to remove the water tank.

Step 5
Fill the water tank with cold tap water. 
Fill to the MAX mark on the water 
window. Carefully slide the tank back 
into position. Firmly secure the water 
tank and close the hinged lid. 

Step 6
Ensure the Selector Control is in the 
‘Stand By’ position and plug the power 
cord into a 110/120V power outlet 

Step 7
Press the Power button to ‘On’, the 
‘Heating’ light will illuminate red while 
the machine is heating. When the  
correct temperature has been reached, 
the ‘Heating’ light will turn off.

Step 8
Place an empty cup or container under 
the brew head. 

Step 9
With the filter holder removed, prime 
the brew head by turning the Selector 
Control to the ‘Espresso’ position and 
allow water to run through the group 
head for about 10-15 seconds. A 
pumping noise will be heard during this  
operation and water will run through 
the brew head. Your espresso machine 
has now been primed and you may 
proceed onto preparing an espresso.

For full details refer to the instruction booklet

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TEXTURING THE MILK

* Note: 1 scoop for 1 cup filter, 2 scoops for 2 cup filter.

Note: You may notice some residue in the water that is being
extracted during this process, this is normal.

TEXTURING THE MILK

PREPARING THE ESPRESSO

Step 1
Pre-warm the espresso cup(s) by  
placing on the cup warming tray on top 
of the machine.

Step 2
Select either the 1 cup or 2 cup filter 
and place it into the filter holder. 
1 cup filter for single shot (1oz/30ml),
2 cup filter for double shot (2oz/60ml) 
or two single shots.

Step 3
Preheat the filter holder by rinsing it 
with hot water dispensed from the 
Group Head. 
Turn the Selector Control to the 
‘Espresso’ position and allow water to 
flow.  Return the Selector Control to the 
‘Stand By’ position once you’ve rinsed 
the filter holder.
Be sure to thoroughly dry the filter 
holder.

Step 4
Using the tamping/measuring spoon, fill 
the filter with the correct measure  
of ground coffee*. Tamp the coffee 
firmly. Clean any excess coffee from 
the rim of the filter holder. 

Step 5
Lock the filter holder firmly into  
the brew head. Place one or two  
pre-warmed empty cups beneath  
the filter holder.

Step 6
Turn the Selector Control to the  
‘Espresso’ position. After a few  
seconds, aromatic coffee will beging  
to run through. 
When sufficient coffee has flowed into 
the cup(s), turn the Selector Control to 
the ‘Stand By’ position. This will stop 
the flow of coffee.

INSERT

LOCK

STAND BY

Step 2
Direct the Steam Wand towards the 
drip tray. Turn the Selector Control to 
the ‘Steam’ position. The heating light 
will illuminate, indicating the Espresso 
Machine is heating.

Step 3
Quickly insert the steam wand into the 
jug of milk so that the froth enhancer is 
just immersed into the milk.  

Step 5
When the milk starts to increase in 
volume, immerse the Steam Wand 
deeper into the jug to heat the milk.  
When the base of the jug becomes too 
hot to touch, set the Selector Control 
to the ‘Stand By’ position, stopping the 
steaming function before removing the 
Steam Wand from the jug.

Step 6
Pour steamed milk into each cup of 
freshly made espresso coffee and 
spoon in the milk froth.

STAND BY

Step 1
Fill the stainless steel frothing jug with 
1

⁄3 full cold fresh milk.

Step 4
Hold the frothing jug at an angle so 
that the tip of the Steam Wand sits just 
below the surface of the milk, and the 
steam will move the milk around the 
inside of the jug in a circular motion.

AFTER EXTRACTION - WHY IS THE COFFEE WET?

You may notice that the coffee in the filter holder is still wet after extraction. Due to the high water 
pressure created by the dual-wall filter, a small amount of water will remain with the grounds after 
extraction. This is normal, this is how we get the perfect créma.
We recommend preparing your milk before removing the filter holder from the brew head.  This step will 
help evaporate some of the residual water left in the coffee grinds.

Remove any packaging materials or promotional stickers before use. Wipe the outer housing with a soft damp cloth.   
All accessories should be washed in warm soapy water and dried with a soft cloth.

Note: To avoid milk build up, ensure the steam wand is cleaned immediately 
after each use. The Cleaning Tool is located at the front of the machine under 
the left of the Group Head.

The Grind: If using a pre-ground coffee, ensure an espresso grind suitable for espresso/cappuccino machines is purchased.  
If grinding coffee beans, the grind should be fine but not too fine or powdery. The grind will affect the rate at which the water 
flows through the coffee in the filter and therefore the taste of the coffee. 
If the grind is too fine (looks like powder and feels like flour when rubbed between fingers), the water will not flow through the 
coffee even when under pressure. The resulting coffee will be over extracted, too dark and bitter, with a mottled and uneven 
créma on top.

The Right Measure: A single shot of espresso is made with ¼ ounce or 7g of coffee. A single level measure of the tamp/spoon 
is the correct amount of coffee for a single espresso. Two level measures of the tamp/spoon is the correct amount of coffee for 
a double espresso. It is important to use the correct filter for the amount of coffee. Use the single cup filter for a single espresso. 
Two cup filter for a double espresso and the two single espressos at the same time.

The Tamp: Level the desired amount of coffee by gently tapping the side of the filter holder before pressing down firmly with the 
tamping end of the measuring spoon.
When packing for a double espresso it is important only to tamp after the second measure. Tamping between measures will  
create a layer in the coffee that can impede full extraction.

COFFEES TO TRY

COFFEES TO TRY

COFFEE MAKING TIPS

Espresso
Intense and aromatic, an espresso or 
short black as it’s also known uses 
about

 1⁄4 oz (7g) of ground coffee. It  

is served in a small cup or glass to  
a level of approximately 1oz (30mL).

Long Black
A long black is generally served as 
a standard espresso with hot water 
added to taste.

Flat White
A single dose of espresso in a cup 
topped with steamed milk,

 1⁄3 coffee 

and

 2⁄3 milk.

Classic Cafe Latté
With a single shot of espresso blend  
1

⁄3 espresso to 2⁄3 milk. Top with 

steamed milk, poured down the inside 
rim of the glass to give a creamy  
consistency and perfect layer of froth.

Cappuccino
The real thing is served very light  
and luke warm with

 1⁄3 espresso to  

1

⁄3 steamed milk and a generous final 

third of creamy froth.

Macchiato
A shot of espresso served short in a  
21

⁄3 oz (70mL) demitasse and stained 

with a dash of finely frothed milk.

STAND BY

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HEATING

POWER

STAND BY

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