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Breville Oracle Espresso Machine BES980XL, Brushed Stainless Steel
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Brand | Breville |
Color | Silver |
Product Dimensions | 14.7"D x 16.1"W x 17.8"H |
Special Feature | Jug |
Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine |
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- AUTOMATIC MICROFOAM MILK TEXTURING: Self-cleaning steam wand, powered by a dedicated boiler, automatically textures milk to your liking and delivers barista quality microfoam that enhances flavour and is essential for creating latte art at home
- PRECISE ESPRESSO EXTRACTION: Dual stainless steel boilers and heated group head controlled by digital temperature control (PID) delivers water at precisely the right temperature, ensuring optimal espresso extraction
- OPTIMAL WATER PRESSURE: The Over Pressure Valve limits the maximum pump pressure throughout extraction, helping prevent bitter flavours; Low pressure pre infusion gradually increases water pressure to gently expand grinds for an even extraction
- SHOT CONTROL AND LCD DISPLAY: Choose between one shot, two shots or manual control on the LCD display to control how much espresso ends up in your cup to make the perfect coffee/espresso every time
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Blending power | 4.1 | 4.1 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.0 |
Flavor | 4.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.3 |
Easy to clean | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.2 |
Easy to use | 3.9 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
Value for money | 4.1 | 4.2 | — | 3.0 | 3.6 | — |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Seattle Coffee Gear | CASABREWS | CooksKitchen | J.L. Hufford | Amazon.com |
capacity | 84 ounces | 0.78 ounces | 91 fluid ounces | 2 liters | 1 liters | 47 fluid ounces |
material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Brushed Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
input interface | touch screen | buttons | buttons | buttons | buttons | buttons |
voltage | 120 volts | — | 120 volts | 120 volts | — | 120 volts |
wattage | 1800 watts | 1700 watts | 1500 watts | 1600 watts | 1100 watts | 1560 watts |
model name | BES980XL | — | 5700Pro | the Barista Express® Impress | Silvia | the Bambino® Brushed Stainless Steel |
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From the manufacturer
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Integrated Conical Burr Grinder
With 45 grind settings, the precision grinder automatically grinds, doses & tamps 22g of coffee
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Dual Boiler Heating System
Delivers simultaneous extraction & steam with a heated group head and PID temperature control
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Full-bodied Coffee With Rich & Complex Flavors
Low pressure pre-infusion followed by a high pressure 9 bar extraction for an opulent espresso
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Hands-free Milk Texturing
Silky microfoam with up to one million micro bubbles per ml, ready for latte art
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Brand | Breville |
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Color | Silver |
Product Dimensions | 14.7"D x 16.1"W x 17.8"H |
Special Feature | Jug |
Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine |
Filter Type | Reusable |
Style | Modern |
Specific Uses For Product | Espresso |
Exterior Finish | Stainless Steel |
Included Components | Filter |
Operation Mode | Manual |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Model Name | BES980XL |
Number of Items | 1 |
Human Interface Input | Touchscreen |
Package Type | Standard Packaging |
Item Weight | 34.5 pounds |
Manufacturer | Breville |
ASIN | B00J19PT2K |
Item model number | BES980XL |
Customer Reviews |
3.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,076,699 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #147 in Super-Automatic Espresso Machines |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 16, 2014 |
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Breville Oracle Espresso Machine BES980XL, Brushed Stainless Steel
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Customers like the quality, performance, and grinder of the coffee maker. For example, they mention that it makes great espresso, and the steamer makes it possible to make amazing coffee. Some appreciate the automatic grind, tamp, and polish feature. That said, opinions are mixed on temperature and value.
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Customers like the quality of the coffee maker. They say it makes great espresso, and the steamer makes great steamed milk. Customers also say it's a true espresso maker that produces incredible lattes and cappuccinos. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and performance of this product.
"...THIS IS THE ONLY HYBRID MACHINE THAT WORKS THIS SMOOTHLY , MAKING EXCELLENT COFFEE, WITH LITTLE FUSS. ...." Read more
"...The Breville Oracle makes wonderful espresso, better than any of my previous espresso machines (Saeco, Gaggia, Jura)...." Read more
"...Did I mention it makes amazing coffee? It does. It tastes incredible and the froth is perfect every time...." Read more
"...This machine is so simple. It puts out incredible lattes and cappuccinos. I would say that they are just as good as my local coffee shop...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the coffee maker. They say it works flawlessly, produces great results, and is well-made. Customers also say it delivers on the Breville claims reliably.
"...THIS IS THE ONLY HYBRID MACHINE THAT WORKS THIS SMOOTHLY , MAKING EXCELLENT COFFEE, WITH LITTLE FUSS. ...." Read more
"...What I Like - EVERYTHING about the machine's functionality...." Read more
"It works only for about two years...." Read more
"...Nearly perfect, though it was a bit thin. Well within range of dialing it in. After 2 more runs with changed grind settings, things are spot on!..." Read more
Customers find the coffee maker easy to use. They mention it's simple to make outstanding coffee, it'll pretty much plug and play, and the instructions are helpful. Customers also say the machine is versatile and easy to operate. They say the brewing process is effortless and the menu is intuitive.
"...I LIKE THAT IT IS NOT MESSY AND EASY TO PROGRAM AND MAKE INSTANT CHANGES. I LOVE THE LOOK OF THE ROCKET 58 , BUT THIS IS THE MACHINE...." Read more
"...Very easy to set up. There are a few things to know about operating it that requires reading the manual. But, day to day operation is pretty simple...." Read more
"...I picked the oracle mostly for the dual boiler, auto-tamp convenience (and lack of mess when friends are over) and for the auto-steam.. I wanted..." Read more
"...The factory settings were optimal for me. This machine is so simple. It puts out incredible lattes and cappuccinos...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the coffee maker. They mention it's well thought out, elegant, and works great. Some say that the machine makes a great, strong cup of coffee.
"...SOME SHOTS WERE GOOD OR GREAT, AND SOME BITTER AND SOUR. $2000 HURT A LOT, BUT I AM SUPER HAPPY...." Read more
"...Very nice.Overall this machine is excellent IMO. Looks good, works good and my experience with Breville says it will last quite awhile..." Read more
"...It really is an incredible machine and well thought out." Read more
"...On and it looks damn good doing what it do...." Read more
Customers like the grinder of the coffee maker. They say that the automatic grind, tamp, and polish feature blows their minds. They also say that it's reasonably consistent, easy to keep clean, and that the separate grinding and brewing steps ensure that you get a barista.
"...The grinder is reasonably consistent, I have not had reason to suspect it being inconsistent...." Read more
"...so it always comes out at the set brewing temp... The grinding/tamping is top-notch and the steam wand is a magic wand :-)..." Read more
"...It is consistent in all respects and simple to keep clean...." Read more
"...The grinder never tamped the grounds into the portafilter. I unlocked the portafilter and grounds snowed everywhere...." Read more
Customers find the coffee maker easy to clean. They mention the autotamp function, the self-cleaning milk steamer, and the cleaning flush for the steam wand are wonderful. They also appreciate the milk frothing system that is easy to use and clean. Overall, customers are happy with the ease of cleaning and recommend it to others.
"...MAYBE A LITTLE LUCK OR SOME EXPERIENCE. I LIKE THAT IT IS NOT MESSY AND EASY TO PROGRAM AND MAKE INSTANT CHANGES...." Read more
"...The cleaning flush for the steam wand is wonderful!..." Read more
"...fall short in either water temp consistency, pump reliability, ease of cleaning, steaming/frothing quality, you name it...." Read more
"...Really good and proper milk steaming. Easy to keep clean! Love the auto grind/tamp feature. Americanos are absolutely the easiest...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the coffee maker. Some mention it's worth the price, while others say it'll break down after a few months. The brew center is costly, and the parts seem cheap with plastic and rubber tubing.
"...possibly want in one small package, all the parts need to be small, cheap, and mostly plastic...." Read more
"...Even with these minor issues. I feel this machine has been well worth the investment.Enjoy!" Read more
"...Unfortunately the warranty expires right before the issue. Not worth it for the price. The customer service said they repair it for $530+!!..." Read more
"...right balance between ease of use, favorable recommendations and price point. We have not been at all disappointed...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the temperature of the coffee maker. For example some mention that the texture and temperature of your milk is unbelievable, the water comes out nice and hot, and the timer to turn it on, heats up quickly. Others say that for 20-30 minutes and the temperature would not get past 155 on the screen.
"...You can control the water temp, the tamping pressure, the grind and a bunch of other options...." Read more
"...The pump ran continuously for 20-30 minutes and the temperature would not get past 155 on the screen...." Read more
"...could be a little faster dispensing hot water, but the water comes out nice and hot and fill up a very large cup/mug in about a minute or so.... I..." Read more
"...(popping circuit breaker or GFCI, valves chattering, not getting to temp, turning off)...." Read more
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Very easy to set up. There are a few things to know about operating it that requires reading the manual. But, day to day operation is pretty simple. It takes way longer to get ready than my Saeco. But, you can easily program it to turn on at a designated time. The main display is more old school than it needs to be. In this day and age, they can use something more than an old school lcd display. For some of the functions, if you don't know what it supposed to be displaying, you won't understand it. Probably used it for the aesthetic.
I really like the manual part of this machine. It is still essentially an automatic machine. But, you have an espresso basket to put in one port for the grinds to be dispensed into and tamped. Then, you move it to the other port and it makes the coffee. If you make a triple cappuccino, like I do, it is a bit more work than pressing the espresso button 3 times, like I did on my old machine. With this, I have to move the basket from one port to the other, then bang out the grounds in the included barista ground disposal thing, rinse it off and start the cycle again and do that 3 times. You also have to move the cup for the coffee off the machine when you remove the espresso basket or you risk knocking it over. That takes slightly more time than a fully automatic machine but it is more the attention it requires. If you want to multitask while the machine does all of the work, this machine is not for you. One nice feature that saves time is that you can froth the milk while the espresso is being made and you can do that hands free. So, compared to my Saeco, the active time making a beverage is about the same, since the Saeco required my attention in frothing the milk.
I think this machine provides the perfect amount of manual interaction in an automatic machine - and the interaction that I want. I would love to get a shiny La Pavoni and a professional grinder, learn the perfect amount of pressure to tamp and have that for the weekend and a fully automatic machine for the work week. But, I don't have the money or the counter space for that. This machine gives me close to both experiences. I get to use an espresso basket (which makes it feel more like an authentic coffee making experience) but still not have to worry about tamping it perfectly and watching the coffee come out and stopping it when it makes the right amount. Yet, you can still experiment with the time for the water flow to control the strength of the coffee. You can control the water temp, the tamping pressure, the grind and a bunch of other options. Or, you never have to fool with those settings.
Did I mention it makes amazing coffee? It does. It tastes incredible and the froth is perfect every time. I haven't even used espresso beans in it yet. I have been using some light roast that a local roaster made and was given to me as a gift mixed with some Philz dark roast that I had left over.
Only comment/complaint is that you only have one portafilter size. It only dispenses a fixed amount of grounds. So, the button for a double espresso isn't really a double, compared to the single. At a coffee shop, they would use a different size filter for a single and a double and a different amount of coffee in each. So, if you want a full strength double, you really have to make 2 singles. You will have something different if you just let water flow through the same grounds for an extra 10 seconds. Small price to pay, though. Other comment/critique is that the milk can be tough to clean off the bottom part of the frother and you really should do it each time.you use the frother. Didn't have that issue with the Saeco that used a plastic frother tip.
THE TITANIUM SUPER AUTO MADE A SLIGHTLY BETTER SHOT THAN THE SYNCHRONY. I SPENT ABOUT 100 HOURS DOING RESEARCH ON SEMI-AUTO MACHINES, BECAUSE I REALLY BELIEVE ITS THE WAY TO GREAT ESPRESSO.
ROCKET CROSSED MY MIND, BUT THE MESS AND BOTHER SEEMED TOO MUCH .
I SAW TONS OF VIDEOS ON THE BREVILLE ORACLE MAKING ME BELIEVER. THIS IS THE ONLY HYBRID MACHINE THAT WORKS THIS SMOOTHLY , MAKING EXCELLENT COFFEE, WITH LITTLE FUSS. . BEEN TO TOP GRADE ROASTERS AND PLACED MYSELF IN FRONT OF BARRISTA SUPERSTARS ON $10,000 MACHINES. SOME SHOTS WERE GOOD OR GREAT, AND SOME BITTER AND SOUR. $2000 HURT A LOT, BUT I AM SUPER HAPPY. THE RELIABILITY RATING BY AMAZON AND OTHER TEST SITES WAS NEAR 80%. ESPRESSO MACHINES SEEM TO HAVE A 50-60% CUSTOMER PROBLEM RATIO. I PULLED MY FIRST FEW SHOTS WITH A POUND OF SPECIALTY JAVA ESPRESSO AUTHENTICO. IT WAS ROASTED 5 DAYS AGO. I SET MY THE BOILER TO 199 DEGREE TO STAY AWAY FROM A BITTER SHOT. TAMP PRESSURE 3 TAMP DURATION 4 I TRIED 20 SEC SINGLE SHOT, JUST TO TASTE IT. GREAT CREMA AND THE LEAST BITTERNESS OF ANY SHOT I EVER HAD. THEN TRIED A DOUBLE SHOT 28 SEC AND 30ML.
THE POUR OUT OF THE SPOUTS ARRIVED AT THE 11 SECOND MARK. THE DOUBLE WAS VERY SMOOTH . I LOVE THIS MACHINE , SO GLAD I GOT IT. DID NOT SEEM TO HAVE A LOT OF TROUBLE GETTING GOOD SHOTS. MAYBE A LITTLE LUCK OR
SOME EXPERIENCE. I LIKE THAT IT IS NOT MESSY AND EASY TO PROGRAM AND MAKE INSTANT CHANGES. I LOVE THE LOOK OF THE ROCKET 58 , BUT THIS IS THE MACHINE. FRESH BEANS ROASTED TO MED DARK AND 6-20 DAY OLD ROAST DATE.
CLEAN WATER WITH LESS THAN 100 PPM MINERALS. ALSO JUST ORDERED A BOTTOMLESS PORTAFILTER TO SEE SHOT
PRODUCTION AND TWEAK SHOTS MORE. IF THERE BE A NEGATIVE, IS THAT THE DOSAGE CAN'T BE CHANGED.
I READ CHANGING TAMP PRESSURE HIGHER WILL MOVE IT UP 1 GRAM. I GUESS YOU ALSO CHANGE WATER VOLUME TO ADJUST TASTE. I CONSIDERED TEMPERATUE CHANGES FROM 194F TO 204 F COULD HELP. WITH USING THESE VARIABLES
UNLIMITED COMBINATIONS WITH ROAST, AGE OF ROAST, DIFFERENT ASSORTED BEAN COMBO, DIFFERENT WATER, PRE-INFUSION OF THE GRIND, WATER VOLUME PER SHOT, A FEW GRAINS OF SALT ADDED, AND THINGS WE HAVEN'T THOUGHT
OF................HMMMM. PERHAPS THE SO CALLED GOD SHOT MAY BE PULLED SOMETIME IN THE FUTURE. ITS GOING TO BE FUN TRYING AND LEARNING. WAS THINKING OF BUYING SOME KLATCH ROASTED WORLDS BEST ESPRESSO BEAN.
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2015
THE TITANIUM SUPER AUTO MADE A SLIGHTLY BETTER SHOT THAN THE SYNCHRONY. I SPENT ABOUT 100 HOURS DOING RESEARCH ON SEMI-AUTO MACHINES, BECAUSE I REALLY BELIEVE ITS THE WAY TO GREAT ESPRESSO.
ROCKET CROSSED MY MIND, BUT THE MESS AND BOTHER SEEMED TOO MUCH .
I SAW TONS OF VIDEOS ON THE BREVILLE ORACLE MAKING ME BELIEVER. THIS IS THE ONLY HYBRID MACHINE THAT WORKS THIS SMOOTHLY , MAKING EXCELLENT COFFEE, WITH LITTLE FUSS. . BEEN TO TOP GRADE ROASTERS AND PLACED MYSELF IN FRONT OF BARRISTA SUPERSTARS ON $10,000 MACHINES. SOME SHOTS WERE GOOD OR GREAT, AND SOME BITTER AND SOUR. $2000 HURT A LOT, BUT I AM SUPER HAPPY. THE RELIABILITY RATING BY AMAZON AND OTHER TEST SITES WAS NEAR 80%. ESPRESSO MACHINES SEEM TO HAVE A 50-60% CUSTOMER PROBLEM RATIO. I PULLED MY FIRST FEW SHOTS WITH A POUND OF SPECIALTY JAVA ESPRESSO AUTHENTICO. IT WAS ROASTED 5 DAYS AGO. I SET MY THE BOILER TO 199 DEGREE TO STAY AWAY FROM A BITTER SHOT. TAMP PRESSURE 3 TAMP DURATION 4 I TRIED 20 SEC SINGLE SHOT, JUST TO TASTE IT. GREAT CREMA AND THE LEAST BITTERNESS OF ANY SHOT I EVER HAD. THEN TRIED A DOUBLE SHOT 28 SEC AND 30ML.
THE POUR OUT OF THE SPOUTS ARRIVED AT THE 11 SECOND MARK. THE DOUBLE WAS VERY SMOOTH . I LOVE THIS MACHINE , SO GLAD I GOT IT. DID NOT SEEM TO HAVE A LOT OF TROUBLE GETTING GOOD SHOTS. MAYBE A LITTLE LUCK OR
SOME EXPERIENCE. I LIKE THAT IT IS NOT MESSY AND EASY TO PROGRAM AND MAKE INSTANT CHANGES. I LOVE THE LOOK OF THE ROCKET 58 , BUT THIS IS THE MACHINE. FRESH BEANS ROASTED TO MED DARK AND 6-20 DAY OLD ROAST DATE.
CLEAN WATER WITH LESS THAN 100 PPM MINERALS. ALSO JUST ORDERED A BOTTOMLESS PORTAFILTER TO SEE SHOT
PRODUCTION AND TWEAK SHOTS MORE. IF THERE BE A NEGATIVE, IS THAT THE DOSAGE CAN'T BE CHANGED.
I READ CHANGING TAMP PRESSURE HIGHER WILL MOVE IT UP 1 GRAM. I GUESS YOU ALSO CHANGE WATER VOLUME TO ADJUST TASTE. I CONSIDERED TEMPERATUE CHANGES FROM 194F TO 204 F COULD HELP. WITH USING THESE VARIABLES
UNLIMITED COMBINATIONS WITH ROAST, AGE OF ROAST, DIFFERENT ASSORTED BEAN COMBO, DIFFERENT WATER, PRE-INFUSION OF THE GRIND, WATER VOLUME PER SHOT, A FEW GRAINS OF SALT ADDED, AND THINGS WE HAVEN'T THOUGHT
OF................HMMMM. PERHAPS THE SO CALLED GOD SHOT MAY BE PULLED SOMETIME IN THE FUTURE. ITS GOING TO BE FUN TRYING AND LEARNING. WAS THINKING OF BUYING SOME KLATCH ROASTED WORLDS BEST ESPRESSO BEAN.
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Tiene doble caldera, con lo que puedes espumar la leche y extraer el café al mismo tiempo, aparte de poder agregar agua caliente a un americano, o simplemente para Té.
Tiene dos opciones para agregar agua a su tanque, una es por detrás, pero en este modelo tambien por arriba en la parte frontal, entonces no necesitas estar moviendo la maquina para cargar agua, muy cómodo.
Trae uno de los accesorios por lo que la queria adquirir, la posibilidad de utilizar un filtro naked o bottomless, con el que puedes hacer café con una crema densa y aromática, que dejan al café distinto y a mi criterio más sabroso.
El filtro naked se compra aparte, pero es en este modelo que puedes utilizarlo, porque la mayoría de las cafeteras Breville traen un portafiltro de 54mm, y en este modelo es de 58mm que permite utilizar y conseguir filtros profesionales como el Naked.
Al encenderla por primera vez, creí que la maquina venia fallada, porque necesitas encenderla y dejar que llegue a los 200 grados. Pero la encendía y apagaba varias veces sin llegar a pasar los 165. La deje durante 24hs pensando en regresarla y cuando la volví a prender encendió y llego a los 200. Luego de este detalle no volvió a presentar ningún problema hasta ahora. Y todo funciona a la perfección.
Trae un jarro de acero quirúrgico muy practico para espumar la leche para cappuccinos.
La recomiendo aunque es una cafetera algo elevada en precio, pero vale la pena para tenerla esperando no necesitar cambiarla o comprar otra durante muchos años.
Reviewed in Mexico on January 20, 2020
Tiene doble caldera, con lo que puedes espumar la leche y extraer el café al mismo tiempo, aparte de poder agregar agua caliente a un americano, o simplemente para Té.
Tiene dos opciones para agregar agua a su tanque, una es por detrás, pero en este modelo tambien por arriba en la parte frontal, entonces no necesitas estar moviendo la maquina para cargar agua, muy cómodo.
Trae uno de los accesorios por lo que la queria adquirir, la posibilidad de utilizar un filtro naked o bottomless, con el que puedes hacer café con una crema densa y aromática, que dejan al café distinto y a mi criterio más sabroso.
El filtro naked se compra aparte, pero es en este modelo que puedes utilizarlo, porque la mayoría de las cafeteras Breville traen un portafiltro de 54mm, y en este modelo es de 58mm que permite utilizar y conseguir filtros profesionales como el Naked.
Al encenderla por primera vez, creí que la maquina venia fallada, porque necesitas encenderla y dejar que llegue a los 200 grados. Pero la encendía y apagaba varias veces sin llegar a pasar los 165. La deje durante 24hs pensando en regresarla y cuando la volví a prender encendió y llego a los 200. Luego de este detalle no volvió a presentar ningún problema hasta ahora. Y todo funciona a la perfección.
Trae un jarro de acero quirúrgico muy practico para espumar la leche para cappuccinos.
La recomiendo aunque es una cafetera algo elevada en precio, pero vale la pena para tenerla esperando no necesitar cambiarla o comprar otra durante muchos años.
As it can run fully automatic, it is very quick to dial in the perfect shot. Adjust grind to get a nice extraction, then adjust water volume to preference. Automatic milk steaming is very consistent and convenient. Automatic americano function is also great. Pulled dozens of shots in the first few days getting it set up then making espressos for my friends, family, and I.
Then, on day 3, it faulted. I turned the steam temperature knob and the main LCD flickered out. Then it came back, flashing randomly (see video attached). All functions still work, but without the main LCD the menu system cannot be accessed. After unplugging the unit for a few hours everything was back to normal. A couple of days later, the the bottom line disappeared from the main LCD again.
I have NOT contacted Breville (yet); Amazon is sending me a replacement, no questions asked, and I'll ship the defective one back when the replacement arrives. I will not pass judgement on a single defective unit - yes it is so expensive that anything but top quality is disappointing to say the least - but I'll give it another chance. Will update with a more damning review if the replacement is anything less than perfect.
**update 1. Have been using the replacement machine to pull 2-4 shots per day for the last 9 months with no issues. This thing is nothing short of brilliant.
**update 2. As reviewer “Doug” notes, at the 2 year mark my machine also started leaking. Small puddles appeared in the morning. I also am finding I can’t even pull 2 shots and steam a pitcher of milk without it stopping to reheat. Last year I could pull shot after shot for guests and it never skipped a beat. Good thing I purchased the extended warranty. They’re sending a cheque for replacement cost, which should cover repairs and then some. For 2 years this thing has brought me joy. Really disappointing turn of events...
**update 3 - I contacted Breville Canada and they provided me a free shipping label to ship the machine to their shop in Vancouver for repairs. It was returned to me in 2 weeks working perfectly. All free of charge. My only complaint was that the service technicians did not communicate what was found and what was fixed - Just got a machine in a box that works like new. I called Breville and they confirmed that the seals were replaced. Hopefully it will perform consistently for more than 2 years this time. I wonder how much the bill for new seals will be once I’m out of the warranty period...
Beyond the issues I’ve encountered it really is great. When I think about it the failure rate isn’t terrible; I use it at least twice a day to grind and pull at least 3 shots per day, 365 days/year! It leaked after 2 years and was repaired for free. Not sure I could reasonably expect better of a machine this complex...
Reviewed in Canada on July 16, 2017
As it can run fully automatic, it is very quick to dial in the perfect shot. Adjust grind to get a nice extraction, then adjust water volume to preference. Automatic milk steaming is very consistent and convenient. Automatic americano function is also great. Pulled dozens of shots in the first few days getting it set up then making espressos for my friends, family, and I.
Then, on day 3, it faulted. I turned the steam temperature knob and the main LCD flickered out. Then it came back, flashing randomly (see video attached). All functions still work, but without the main LCD the menu system cannot be accessed. After unplugging the unit for a few hours everything was back to normal. A couple of days later, the the bottom line disappeared from the main LCD again.
I have NOT contacted Breville (yet); Amazon is sending me a replacement, no questions asked, and I'll ship the defective one back when the replacement arrives. I will not pass judgement on a single defective unit - yes it is so expensive that anything but top quality is disappointing to say the least - but I'll give it another chance. Will update with a more damning review if the replacement is anything less than perfect.
**update 1. Have been using the replacement machine to pull 2-4 shots per day for the last 9 months with no issues. This thing is nothing short of brilliant.
**update 2. As reviewer “Doug” notes, at the 2 year mark my machine also started leaking. Small puddles appeared in the morning. I also am finding I can’t even pull 2 shots and steam a pitcher of milk without it stopping to reheat. Last year I could pull shot after shot for guests and it never skipped a beat. Good thing I purchased the extended warranty. They’re sending a cheque for replacement cost, which should cover repairs and then some. For 2 years this thing has brought me joy. Really disappointing turn of events...
**update 3 - I contacted Breville Canada and they provided me a free shipping label to ship the machine to their shop in Vancouver for repairs. It was returned to me in 2 weeks working perfectly. All free of charge. My only complaint was that the service technicians did not communicate what was found and what was fixed - Just got a machine in a box that works like new. I called Breville and they confirmed that the seals were replaced. Hopefully it will perform consistently for more than 2 years this time. I wonder how much the bill for new seals will be once I’m out of the warranty period...
Beyond the issues I’ve encountered it really is great. When I think about it the failure rate isn’t terrible; I use it at least twice a day to grind and pull at least 3 shots per day, 365 days/year! It leaked after 2 years and was repaired for free. Not sure I could reasonably expect better of a machine this complex...
Oh, and by the way, the coffee it makes is FABULOUS. The brew quality is excellent once you get the grind you prefer.
We took excellent care doing all the regular maintenance that the manual dictates. Essentially if you purchase this machine you can expect to pay the current retail price followed by an average of $600 in repairs every 1.5 years after that. Both times Breville said they were replacing our unit with a new one for the reduced rate of $449+tax and shipping. As of today, 14 months later, our newest one has also broken. That rules out that our first unit was just a 'lemon' as we've now owned 3 and none of them have seen their second birthday.
Apparently they're just not good machines. I highly recommend you look to another brand. Unless you're happy dropping $2,400+tax on a coffee machine that needs to be replaced for $600 every 1.5 years or so.
This was our last time, moving on to try a different brand now. Too bad, the coffee was good.