Breville Die-Cast Espresso Machine 800ESXL
This model has been discontinued by the manufacturer. Information provided here is for comparison and research purposes only.
The Breville 800ESXL has a sold die cast stainless steel case and excellent ergonomics with a water tank that is accessible from the front of back of the machine. It brews espresso or coffee through a specially designed boiler that assure the proper temperature during extraction.
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Learn more about the Breville 800ESXL Die Cast Espresso Machine:
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Pros
- Beautiful Design - The heavy die-cast casing is both durable and beautiful in design
- Easy Access Water Tank - The water tank can be accessed from the front or back of the machine
- Excellent Temperature Control - With the 800ESXL unique boiler design brewing at the proper temperature is easier than on other single boiler designs
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Cons
- Pressurized Portafilter - While the pressurized portafilter design makes brewing easy so will wish for a the better espresso that can be achieved with a non-pressurized portafilter
- Wet Puck - The 800ESXL does not have a 3-way valve so cleaning the portafilter after brewing can be a little messy
- Portafilter - Temperature Control - The portafilter is made of stainless steel rather than brass (which would aid in keeping brewing temperature a little more stable)
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How it Works
- Fill the water tank to the maximum mark
- Place the 1 or 2 cup filter into the filter holder, fill with one or 2 level measures of coffee and press firmly with the back of the measure or a tamper
- Before placing the handle on the machine run a short blast of water out of the brew head. Do this by turning the coffee selector to the brew position.
- Place the filter handle on the machine and place a cup below the spouts
- Set the coffee selector to the brew position until the desired amount of espresso is extracted
- Set the coffee selector back to the standby position
- Steam milk by turning the selector to the steam position
- For more detail consult the 800ESXL user manual.
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Care
For detailed care instructions, please refer to your machine's user manual. We recommend that you also incorporate the following into your cleaning routine:
- Descale every 2 - 3 months. We recommend using Dezcal.
- Soap out water tank and drip tray every few days
- Keep the stainless steel casing shiny with a microfiber cloth
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Features & Accessories
Materials:
The Espresso Machine's body, controls and tamping head are formed using
the highest-grade aluminum and zinc. Unlike thinner pressed metals,
die-cast construction molds molten metals at intense temperatures. The
result is the ultimate in durability and performance, and a more
refined finish. Head Elevation:
With a full 4.5 inch clearance, this machine is designed to
accommodate larger cups and travel mugs, making it ideal not just for
Espresso, but for Espresso variations like Americano, Cappuccino and
Cafe Latte. The unobstructed view of the filter holder makes the
loading process faster and easier. Selector Dial: The
fully die-cast selector dial enables simple switching between Espresso,
steam and hot water. When turned to the left, you can alternate between
Hot Water and Steam using the illuminating solid steel buttons. The
right position gives manual control of the Espresso-making process. Pump:
Prior to extraction, the unique 15 bar Triple-Prime pump automatically
releases three bursts of hot water into the filter head, causing the
ground coffee or Espresso pod to expand. This increases pressure,
allowing the machine to extract more crema, giving the coffee a rich,
smooth texture and taste. Filters:
Included are single,double and pod filters. Each solid
stainless steel filter incorporates Breville's unique dual-wall crema
technology. Beneath the first wall's 333 evenly-distributed pores is a
second wall with a single exit hole. This produces a back pressure
inside the head which, together with the Triple-Prime pump, extracts
more flavor and texture from the coffee than any other machine. Steam:
The stainless steel steam wand is mounted on a swivel ball for easy
maneuverability. It produces continuous dry steam for barista-style
milk and froth (the included enhancer allows you to create perfect
froth without moving the jug). The wand also dispenses hot water on
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Temperature Control System:
The thermoblock boiler system maintains the water at an ideal 204 degrees F during
extraction. While steaming, it reaches temperatures of over 250 degrees
F. When steaming is completed, the unique auto-purge function
releases a measured amount of steam to return the temperature to the
optimal level.
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Tech Specs
- Professional grade die cast and stainless steel
- Pump: 15 bar - Italian made
- Cup Height: 4.5"
- 75 oz. removable water tank
- Cup warming tray
- Swivel steam wand with froth enhancer
- Concealed storage compartment
- Tamping tool/measuring spoon
- Cleaning tool
- 1 year manufacturer warranty
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