Breville Dose Control Espresso Grinder

Before first use, wash the bean hopper, hopper lid, and portafilter cradles with warm soapy water. Dry thoroughly. Wipe the grinder exterior with a soft damp cloth. Place on a flat, level surface and plug into a 120V outlet.

Align the tabs on the base of the bean hopper with the grinder housing and press down. Turn the hopper clockwise until it clicks and locks — the grinder will not operate if the hopper is not locked. Fill with fresh whole beans and secure the lid.

The Dose Control has 60 grind settings adjusted by rotating the hopper (which turns the internal Grind Size Collar). Setting 1 is finest (espresso); setting 60 is coarsest (French press). For espresso, start in the 1–25 range. The GRIND TIME dial controls how long the grinder runs, which determines dose. Turn clockwise to increase grind time (more coffee), counterclockwise to decrease. Season new burrs by grinding and discarding 30–50g of whole beans before dialing in.

Grinding for Espresso

Insert the 50–54mm or 58mm portafilter cradle under the grind outlet, matching your portafilter size. Insert your portafilter into the cradle. Set the grind size to approximately setting 12 as a starting point for espresso. Set grind time with the GRIND TIME dial to achieve your target dose (typically 7–11g for a single, 14–18g for a double). Press START to grind. After dosing, tamp firmly and use the Razor trimming tool to verify the dose level.

The Razor Dose Trimming Tool

The Razor has three blade widths: 58mm, 54mm, and 50mm. Select the blade matching your portafilter basket diameter using the adjustment dial. After tamping, insert the Razor into the basket rim — the blade should just penetrate the surface of the tamped coffee. Rotate back and forth to trim the excess. If the blade does not reach the coffee, your dose is too low — increase grind time. If the blade leaves too deep an imprint, reduce grind time.

Grinding for Filter Coffee

Remove the portafilter cradle by sliding it out. Place your filter basket, drip filter, or grinds container directly under the grind outlet. Select grind settings 26–60 for filter brewing: percolator 26–35, drip with paper filter 35–48, French press 50–60. Adjust grind time to achieve your desired dose.

Adjustable Upper Burr

If the standard 60-setting range isn't sufficient for a specific bean, the upper burr can be repositioned to extend the fine end of the range. Make one adjustment at a time and test before further adjustments. Full instructions are in the Dose Control instruction book.

Grind Adjustments

Adjust grind size with the grinder running — turning the hopper while beans are in the burrs can damage the adjustment mechanism on some grinders. Make changes between shots, not during.

Weekly — Brush the Burrs

Unplug the grinder. Remove the hopper. Use the included cleaning brush to sweep the ring burr, grinding chamber walls, and grounds outlet. Do not wash the burrs or internal chamber with water.

Monthly — Hopper and Cradles

Hand-wash the hopper, hopper lid, and portafilter cradles with warm soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry completely before reinstalling.

Quarterly — Grinder Cleaning Tablets

Run a cycle of grinder cleaning tablets (Grindz or equivalent) through the grinder at a medium setting to remove coffee oil buildup. Follow with 30g of actual beans to purge tablet residue.

Grinder Won't Start

Ensure the bean hopper is locked into position — the grinder will display a warning and disable operation if the hopper is not properly locked. Confirm the power cord is connected and the outlet is live.

Grind Too Coarse / Weak Extraction

Move to a finer grind setting. For espresso, start in the espresso range (settings 1–25) and adjust in 1–2 setting increments. Pull a test shot after each adjustment.

Grind Too Fine / No Flow

Move to a coarser grind setting. If the portafilter is completely blocked, jump 3–4 settings coarser and work back in.

Grinder Jammed

Turn off and unplug. Remove the hopper and check for foreign objects. Clear any compacted grounds from the burrs and chute using the included cleaning brush. Never use water inside the grinding chamber.

Inconsistent Dose

Adjust the grind time dial to increase or decrease dose. Pull the portafilter activation switch or press START to test the current dose, then fine-tune the grind time. Verify the bean hopper is adequately filled — a near-empty hopper affects feed consistency.

Warranty and Support

Breville grinders carry a 1-year limited product warranty. For support, call 1-866-BREVILLE (1-866-273-8455) or visit breville.com.