Breville BDC650BSS Grind Control Coffee Maker

Introduction

The Breville Grind Control coffee maker is designed to deliver fresh, high-quality coffee by integrating a precision grinder directly into the brewing process. This innovative machine captures the freshness and essential oils from coffee beans by grinding them immediately before brewing. It offers versatility, allowing you to brew directly into a carafe, a tall cup, or a travel mug, ensuring a balanced flavor profile for every serving.

Key features include an adjustable integrated grinder, programmable auto-start, and a clear LCD display for easy control over grind settings, brew time, and cup selection. The Steep and Release technology ensures optimal extraction for a delicious cup of coffee every time.

The Breville Grind Control Coffee Maker, showcasing its sleek design and thermal carafe.

Important Safeguards

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

• Read all instructions before operating the appliance.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to 'off', then remove plug from wall outlet.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
• This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Components and Features

Familiarize yourself with the various parts and functions of your Breville Grind Control Coffee Maker:

• Integrated Burr Grinder: Grinds fresh coffee beans directly before brewing.
• Bean Hopper: Holds up to 1/2 lb of whole coffee beans.
• Water Tank: 60 oz / 12 cup capacity with clear level indicator.
• LCD Display: Shows grind setting, grind time, and selected number of shots or cups.
• Control Dials: For adjusting cup/carafe size and coffee strength.
• Thermal Carafe: 12-cup dual wall stainless steel carafe to keep coffee warm.
• Gold Tone Filter: Reusable filter for optimal coffee extraction.
• Steep and Release Technology: Ensures even saturation of coffee grounds for balanced flavor.

The intuitive LCD display and control dials for easy operation.

The integrated burr grinder ensures fresh coffee for every brew.

Setup

Before first use, it is important to prepare your coffee maker:

1. Unpack: Remove all packaging materials and promotional labels from your coffee maker.
2. Clean Components: Wash the thermal carafe, lid, gold tone filter, and cleaning brush in warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
3. Initial Rinse Cycle: Fill the water tank to the MAX line. Place the empty thermal carafe with its lid on the warming plate. Run a brew cycle without coffee to flush out any manufacturing residue. Discard the water.
4. Position: Place the coffee maker on a flat, stable surface, away from walls or heat-sensitive materials. Ensure adequate ventilation around the unit.

Operating Instructions

Brewing Coffee with Integrated Grinder

1. Fill Water Tank: Open the water tank lid and fill with fresh, cold water up to the desired level, indicated by the cup markings.
2. Add Coffee Beans: Open the bean hopper lid and pour whole coffee beans into the hopper. The hopper has a 1/2 lb capacity.
3. Select Brew Size: Use the 'CUP / CARAFE' dial to select the desired number of cups (1-12) or a single serving for a mug or travel cup.
4. Adjust Strength: Use the 'STRENGTH' dial to choose your preferred coffee strength from 1 (mild) to 8 (strongest).
5. Adjust Grind Size: The machine automatically suggests a grind size based on your strength selection. You can fine-tune this using the grind size adjustment knob on top of the bean hopper. Finer grinds are typically for stronger coffee, coarser for milder.


Adjusting the grind size for optimal flavor extraction.

6. Place Carafe/Mug: Ensure the thermal carafe with its lid is correctly placed on the warming plate, or position your single mug/travel cup under the dispenser.


Brewing directly into a travel mug for convenience.



Brewing a single cup of fresh coffee.

7. Start Brewing: Press the 'START / CANCEL' button to begin the grinding and brewing process. The LCD display will show the progress.

Using Pre-Ground Coffee

If using pre-ground coffee, ensure the bean hopper is empty. Select the 'PRE-GROUND' option on the machine (refer to your LCD display for specific menu navigation). Add the appropriate amount of pre-ground coffee to the gold tone filter before starting the brew cycle.

Programmable Auto-Start

The auto-start feature allows you to set a specific time for your coffee maker to begin brewing automatically:

1. Prepare Machine: Ensure the water tank is filled, coffee beans are in the hopper (or pre-ground coffee in the filter), and the carafe/mug is in place.
2. Set Time: Press the 'AUTO START' button. Use the 'CUP / CARAFE' and 'STRENGTH' dials to set the desired start time.
3. Confirm: Press 'AUTO START' again to confirm the setting. The machine will now start brewing at the programmed time.

Pouring freshly brewed coffee from the thermal carafe.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Regular cleaning is crucial for maintaining the performance and longevity of your Breville Grind Control Coffee Maker and ensuring the best coffee taste.

Daily Cleaning

• Filter Basket and Carafe: After each use, remove the gold tone filter and filter basket. Discard used grounds. Wash the filter, filter basket, and thermal carafe (including its lid) with warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
• Drip Tray: Empty and clean the drip tray regularly.
• Exterior: Wipe down the exterior of the machine with a soft, damp cloth.

Weekly Cleaning (Grinder Area)

The integrated burr grinder area requires regular attention to prevent clogs and ensure consistent grinding:

1. Remove Bean Hopper: Ensure the bean hopper is empty. Unlock and remove the bean hopper.
2. Remove Upper Burr: Carefully remove the upper burr from the grinder assembly.
3. Clean Grinder: Use the provided cleaning brush to thoroughly brush away any accumulated coffee grounds from both the upper and lower burrs, as well as the grinding chute. A bamboo picnic knife or similar tool can help scrape inside the chute.
4. Reassemble: Once clean, reassemble the burrs and bean hopper, ensuring they are securely locked in place.

Descaling

Mineral deposits from water can build up over time, affecting performance. The machine has a sensor that indicates when descaling is needed. It is recommended to descale every 6 weeks or as prompted by the machine.

1. Prepare Descaling Solution: Follow the instructions on a commercial descaling solution suitable for coffee makers, or use a mixture of white vinegar and water (e.g., 1 part vinegar to 2 parts water).
2. Run Descaling Cycle: Pour the solution into the water tank. Place the empty carafe on the warming plate. Initiate the descaling cycle as per your machine's specific instructions (refer to the manual's descaling section if available, or follow on-screen prompts).
3. Rinse Cycles: After the descaling cycle is complete, run several cycles with fresh, clean water to thoroughly rinse out any remaining descaling solution.

Troubleshooting

Here are some common issues and their potential solutions:

Specifications

Warranty and Support

The Breville BDC650BSS Grind Control Coffee Maker comes with a 1 Year Limited Product Warranty. This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal household use.

For warranty claims, technical assistance, or any questions not covered in this manual, please contact Breville customer support. Keep your proof of purchase for warranty validation.