Set up of your Café Venezia is quick and easy.

• Remove the water tank from the back of the machine and fill with cold filtered water. Do not use demineralized or mineral water or any other liquid.
• Replace the tank and close the water tank lid.
• Plug the machine in and turn on the ‘POWER’ button. The ‘POWER’ button surround will illuminate and the red ‘HEATING’ light will illuminate as well.
• Select the Filter that will be used and place it in the Portafilter, making sure to press down until the Filter snaps in place. Do NOT put any coffee or ESE pods into the Portafilter at this time.
• Making sure the handle is pointed towards the ‘INSERT’ graphic, push the Portafilter into the group head of the machine. Turn the handle to the right or ‘LOCK’ position to secure it. Place an empty coffee cup beneath the portafilter
• Once the red ‘HEATING’ light has gone off, turn the Selector Control to the espresso cup graphic on the lower left side.
• A pumping noise will be heard during this and water will begin running through the group head and into the cup, accomplishing a few things:
  • Preheating the Filter.
  • Preheating the Portafilter
  • Priming the pump and heating the internal piping.
• Remove the Portafilter and eject the Filter. Wipe both dry thoroughly and replace the Filter back into the Portafilter.

All Breville® products have at least a one-year limited product warranty, valid from the date of purchase. Should your Breville® product have a defect in product material or workmanship within the Warranty period, Breville® will arrange to have your original product returned to us, and either deliver an identical or comparable replacement to you, free of charge, or apply such other remedy as described below. Some models may have longer warranty periods on the product or specific components so please consult the individual product warranty for complete terms and conditions.

DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO THE STORE*

Please follow these instructions, subject to the terms of the Warranty, to receive faster service:

1. Write down the product model number, batch code (this is a 3 or 4 digit number) and/or serial number. These can be found on a sticker or molded into the product housing and are typically located underneath or on the back of the product

2. Have the original or a copy of the sales receipt.

3. Contact Breville®. Please see Breville® USA contact information below.

4. If the product, or one of its parts, qualifies for replacement or service under the Warranty, Breville® will send a pre-paid shipping label via email so that the product may be sent to Breville® at no cost to you. Upon receipt of the product, Breville® may ship the replacement or contact you with further information regarding repair of the product. Typical turnaround time to address Warranty claims is up to 10 business days, plus shipping, depending on your geographical location and type of damage or Warranty claim.

5. For additional protection of the product and and to ensure secure handling while a product is being returned for any Warranty repair, Breville® recommends that you use Breville’s shipping label or a traceable, insured delivery service. Breville® is not responsible for any damage while a product is in transit.

For the complete terms of warranty, see the warranty PDF:
One-Year Limited Product Warranty.pdf

* California residents – please see paragraph entitled “Warranty Notice to California Residents Only” on page 4.

• The water tank should be filled with fresh cold water before use. Check the water level before every use and replace the water daily.
• When brewing for a mug of coffee, always use the 2 Cup Filter.
• The recommended amounts per filter are 1 fl.oz of coffee for the 1 Cup Filter and 2 fl.oz of coffee for the 2 Cup Filter.
• The machine remains ready for brewing and maintains a constant heating temperature so long as the ‘POWER’ switch is left ‘On’. If the temperature should drop, the red ‘HEATING’ light will illuminate and the machine will automatically heat up to the correct brewing temperature.
• If a more silky, less fluffy, texture is desired from the milk, remove the frothing attachment from the Steam Wand and steam the milk with just the wand. To remove the frothing attachment, ensure it is cool then simply pull down and remove.
• When replacing the frothing attachment, ensure that it is firmly pushed onto the steam wand. For best results, always use fresh cold milk.
• After steaming, it may be noted that the drip tray will have water in it. This is normal and is the result of the Auto-Purge™ Function, ensuring that the water used for the next espresso is not at the super-heated temperature used for steam, but at the proper espresso extraction temperature. With this feature, it may be required to check and empty the drip tray more then expected.
• Make sure to wipe off any excess coffee from the rim of the filter and portafilter as this can prevent a proper seal from being achieved under the group head.

Breville is proud that our machines are made with the finest quality materials. However, with all machine, a little bit of maintenance and care is needed to ensure you will enjoy your espresso machine for years to come.

After Every Use

• Remove the froth enhancer and rinse under warm tap water.
• Wipe the steam wand with a damp cloth. Then, with the wand directed back into the drip tray, briefly set the ‘SELECTOR CONTROL’ so the ‘STEAM’ position for a few seconds to clear out any milk that may be inside the steam wand.
• If the steam wand becomes blocked, use the pin end of the Cleaning Tool to unblock the fine holes on the tip of the steam wand.
• If the wand continues to be blocked, use the spanner, or opening, in the center of the Cleaning Tool to unscrew the tip and soak it in hot water for 10 to 20 minutes before using the Clean Tool pin end to open the holes.
• The Filters and Portafilter should be rinsed under warm water immediately after use to flush any residual coffee grounds or oils and prevent them from blocking the holes.
• The group head interior should be wiped down with a soft damp cloth to remove any remaining coffee particles.
• Wipe the outer housing with a soft damp cloth, but do not use any abrasive cleaners or cloths which can scratch the surfaces.
• Remove the drip tray grid and slide the drip tray out from the machine. Turn the drip tray on it’s side over a sink and allow the coffee and water to pour out then rinse and wipe thoroughly under warm water, paying special attention to the ‘Empty Me!’ full indicator as the swing hinge can cease moving freely if there is coffee or grounds built up around it.
• Wipe all parts and accessories dry thoroughly and replace in the machine.

Every 2 to 3 Months

• Decalcification may be required on your machine a bit more often then every 2 to 3 months depending on the mineral content of the water you use, however, that is the generally recommended time frame.
• Empty the water tank and create a solution of 1 part white vinegar and 1 part water, half and half for the full tank.
• Put the most used Filter into the Portafilter and lock this into the group head with NO coffee in it.
• Place a large empty container beneath the group head and one beneath the steam wand.
• Plug the Café Venezia in the turn the ‘POWER’ button on.
• Once the red ‘HEATING’ light goes out, turn the Selector Control to espresso and allow half the tank to run out into the container.
• Turn the Selector Control to ‘STANDBY’ and empty the container.
• Turn the Selector Control to ‘STEAM’ and allow steam to come out of the steam wand for a full minute or two.
• Turn the Selector Control to ‘STANDBY’ and empty the steam container.
• Allow the solution to remain in the machine for 1 to 2 hours which the machine still turned on to keep the water heated.
• Empty any remaining solution from the water tank, wash thoroughly and rinse well. Refill the tank with cold fresh filtered water and replace in the machine.
• Replace the container beneath both the group head and the steam wand.
• Turn the Selector Control to espresso and allow half the tank to empty through the group head.
• Turn the Selector Control to ‘STANDBY’ and remove and empty the container.
• Turn the Selector Control to ‘STEAM’ and allow steam to come out of the steam wand for a full minute or two to flush the solution from the steam wand.
• Remove and empty the container from beneath the steam wand and refill the tank, once again, with fresh cold filtered water

• Pre-Warm the Cups. – The Cup warming tray will warm up as the machine heats the water. Place the cups that will be used on top of the tray after rinsing them with hot water. This will ensure that less heat is lost when the espresso comes from the group head and into the cups. The more the espresso retains it’s heat, the better the flavor will be.
• Preparing the Coffee – For the 1 cup Filter, use one level measure of ground espresso coffee, using the enclosed measuring scoop/tamping tool, and use two level measures for the 2 cup Filter. The ESE Pod filter is suited for 1 ESE pod containing about 7oz. of grounds. This is the proper dosage for a 1 cup extraction of espresso.
• Tamping the Ground Coffee – Tap the bottom of the Portafilter on a firm flat surface once or twice to make sure that the grounds are evenly distributed. Using the tamping end of the measuring spoon, press down firmly, with your thumb in the middle of the top of the tamping tool, and make sure that the grounds are depressed about 1/8 of an inch below the surface of the top rim of the filter.
• Texturing Milk – Pour the desired amount of cold fresh milk into the stainless steel frothing jug(the jug should be about 1/3 full).
  • Turn the Selector Control to ‘STEAM’ and the red ‘HEATING’ light should come on. At the same time, some water should drip slowly from the steam wand. This is normal as the water inside the actual steam wand is not yet heated to the proper temperature to create steam.
  • Once the steam begins to come out of the wand, turn the Selector Control to ‘STANDBY’ and slide the milk jug under the steam wand, holding it at an angle so the steam wand tip sits just at or barely below the surface of the milk then quickly turn the Selector Control to ‘STEAM’.
  • Tilt the bottom of the jug just slightly towards the machine. This will give the steam pressure a direction to push the milk, making it begin to swirl as well as foam.
  • Once there is the desired amount of foam in the jug, tip it up and immerse the end of the steam wand in the milk, now it’s just working to get it heated to the correct temperature.
  • When the bottom of the milk jug is hot to the touch, turn the Selector Control to ‘STANDBY’ and lower the milk jug away from the steam wand.
  • If the bubbles in the milk are a little large, tap the bottom of the jug on the counter a few times. This will settle the foam a bit and should release those larger bubbles.