How To Use Breville Coffee Machine One Touch: A Beginner’s Guide to Effortless Espresso!

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Do you find it difficult to use Breville coffee machine one touch? Such as I did at the beginning when my wonderful wife has given me a breville one touch coffee house for our wedding anniversary present.

I was struggling to use such as this coffee machine, I didn’t where to start, and I didn’t know what quantity of coffee to add or how to froth milk on this fantastic coffee machine, but after reading a bunch of manuals and watching several videos I figured how easy to use Breville coffee machine on touch.

After that, I have the experience to use any coffee machine, especially this kind of coffee machine, friends of mine invited me to make them cappuccinos and late on special occasions…

In this article, I’ll show my experience on how to use breville coffee machine one touch from a to z and step by step so stay tuned

Only one shot or 2 shots, espresso, extra frothy, or a bit if froth. One touch button, and 19-bar pressure will give extra creamy espresso. and also it’s Very easy to clean, can use frothy milk for hot chocolate as well. My favorite is in rose gold.

Without further ado let’s jump in on how to Breville coffee machine one touch

What Drinks Can The Breville One Touch Make?

ESPRESSO

A unique method of coffee brewing in which hot water is forced through finely ground coffee.

Popular in Europe, it is a far richer and more full-bodied brew than regular drip coffee. Because of its richness, espresso is usually served in 45 to 60 ml (1.5 to 2 oz.) portions, in demitasse cups.

CAPPUCCINO

A drink made with about 1/3 espresso, 1/3 steamed milk, and 1/3 frothed milk.

LATTE

A drink made with about 1/4 espresso and 3/4 steamed milk. When this unit is used, some parts and accessories get hot and need to cool down.

Proper care and maintenance will ensure the long life of the Breville One-Touch CoffeeHouse and its trouble-free operation.

Your Breville One-Touch CoffeeHouse can be used with ground coffee as well as E.S.E. pods (45 mm), making it exceptionally practical and versatile to prepare single shots of espresso, cappuccino, and latte.

What Coffee And Grind  To Use In Breville One Touch?

Selecting the right coffee:

• The coffee should be freshly ground and dark roasted. You may want to try a French or Italian roast ground for espresso.

• Pre-ground coffee will only retain its flavor for 7 – 8 days, provided it is stored in an airtight container and in a cool, dark area.

• Do not store in a refrigerator or freezer. Whole beans are recommended to be ground just before use.

• Coffee beans stored in an airtight container will preserve the flavor for up to 4 weeks.

Selecting the right grind:

This is a vital step in the espresso-making process if you are grinding your own coffee. It may require practice. The coffee must be of a fine grind.

• The correct grind should look like table salt.

• If the grind is too fine, the water will not flow through the coffee even under high pressure. These grinds look like powder and feel like flour when rubbed between fingers.

• If the grind is too coarse, the water flows through the coffee too fast, preventing a full-flavored extraction. Be sure to use a quality grinder for uniform consistency

How To Select The Right Cup For Breville Coffee Machine?

Please make sure to select your cup according to the following chart:

BEVERAGESUGGESTED CUPSUGGESTED CUP (ml)
EspressoSingle ( single cup icon ) Double ( double cups icon)40ml 80ml
CappuccinoSmall (small single-cup icon ) 460ml Large (( single cup icon )  230ml   460ml

NOTE: The total amount of the beverage can vary depending on the type of milk and level of froth used.

How to use Breville coffee machine one touch

Step 1: filling the water reservoir

1. Fill the water reservoir with water. You may use either a pitcher to fill it up or remove it from the unit and then fill it up under the tap.

2. Fill the reservoir with the desired amount of water below the “MAX” level on the reservoir.

• Never use warm or hot water to fill the water reservoir.

3. Close the water reservoir lid.

If you removed it from the unit to fill up with water, please make sure to place it back tightly in its place.

Step 2: Filling the milk reservoir

If you plan to prepare a cappuccino or latte:

1. Remove the milk reservoir from the unit by lifting up the milk reservoir release button, and simultaneously sliding the milk reservoir out.

2. Pour the desired quantity of cold milk you estimate you will need, making sure it is below the “MAX” level on the reservoir.

3. Once finished, slide the milk reservoir back onto the unit ensuring it fits tightly. You should feel the milk reservoir lock in place.

NOTE: You can use any type of milk you prefer, i.e. whole milk, low-fat milk, organic or soy milk.

Step 3: Choosing the porta-filter

Your unit includes one porta filter for use with ground coffee and E.S.E. pods.

Step 4: Choosing the filter

Select the filter to be used as follows:

1. For a single shot:

Use the filter for a single shot of espresso if using ground coffee, or if using E.S.E. (Easy Serving Espresso) pods.

2. For a double shot or two single shots

Use the filter for a double shot of espresso. By placing two small cups underneath the portafilter, you may prepare two single shots of espresso at once.

NOTE: The pod filter included with your unit has been designed to work only with E.S.E. (Easy Serving Espresso) (45 mm) pods.

Step 5: Placing the filter on the portafilter

1. Insert the filter into the porta-filter, making sure to align the filter dimple to the porta-filter notch

2. Turn the filter to the left or right to lock it in place.

NOTE: To remove the filter for cleaning, turn the filter to the left or right to align the filter dimple to the porta-filter notch and proceed to remove it.

WARNING: Make sure the filter has cooled down before attempting to remove it from the porta-filter.

Step 5: Filling with coffee

For ground coffee:

1. Fill the filter with fresh, finely ground espresso coffee about 3mm from the rim (DO NOT overfill). b

2. Using the tamping part of the scoop, push the coffee grounds downwards as far as the tamper will go to get your espresso grounds compact and even.

3. Clean any excess coffee from the rim to ensure proper fit under the brew head.

For E.S.E. (easy-serving espresso) pods:

1. Simply place the pod in the filter for a single shot of espresso.

If there is any loose paper from the pod sticking out from the filter, be sure to fold it inside to ensure a good seal when brewing.

Step 6: Placing the porta-filter

1. Position porta-filter underneath the brew head.

2. Position the handle so that the handle lines up with the open lock icon “open lock icon” on the unit and fits into the groove.

3. Then, slowly turn it to the right until the handle is aligned with the closed lock symbol “closed lock icon ” on the unit.

Step 7: Placing the cup(s)

1. Adjust the height by inserting the removable drip grid in the height-adjusting slot if you are using a small “demitasse” cup(s) to brew espresso.

2. Keep the removable drip grid on top of the removable drip tray if you are using a larger cup to brew cappuccino or latte.

CAUTION: When brewing cappuccino or latte, please make sure to adjust the frothing tube lever in order to position the frothed milk dispensing tube to point inside the cup that is being used.

Step 7: Turning the unit on

1. Make sure the unit is plugged into the appropriate electrical outlet.

2. Turn the unit on “I” using the on/off “I/O” switch located on the right side on the unit.

The 2 control panel lights (Espresso heater “Espresso heater icon” and Steam heater “ Steam heater icon ” ) will start blinking during the heating process and until the water and milk (if preparing cappuccino or latte) reach the perfect temperature. Once these lights become solid, the unit is ready to use.

How To Make Cappuccino With Breville Espresso Machine On Touch?

Prior to preparing your cappuccino, adjust the level of frothed milk according to your preference by turning the Froth Control Knob to the right for more foam (cappuccino) and to the left for less foam (latte).

NOTE: The level of foam can also be adjusted during the brewing cycle.

1. Press the Cappuccino Button once to brew a small cup of cappuccino.

The indicator light for a small cup of cappuccino will turn on. It will start blinking, indicating that a small cup of cappuccino is brewing.

2. Press the Cappuccino Button twice to brew a large cup of cappuccino.

The indicator light for a large cup of cappuccino will turn on. It will start blinking, indicating that a large cup of cappuccino is brewing.

The unit will start brewing cappuccino according to your selection. The unit will stop automatically after the brewing process and the light will become solid, indicating that the cycle has been completed. Your delicious cappuccino is now ready to be enjoyed!

How To Make Espresso With Breville Espresso Machine On Touch?

1. Press the Espresso Button once to brew a single shot.

The indicator light for a single shot of espresso will turn on. It will start blinking; indicating that a single shot of espresso is brewing.

2. Press the Espresso Button twice to brew a double shot or two single shots of espresso.

The indicator light for a double shot of espresso will turn on. It will start blinking; indicating that a double shot of espresso is brewing.

For both Automatic Espresso functions, the unit will start brewing the espresso according to your selection.

The unit will stop automatically after the brewing process and the light will become solid, indicating that the cycle has been completed. Your delicious espresso is ready to be enjoyed!

NOTE: If you would like to brew less coffee than the preset serving, press the function button at any time during the brewing process to stop when the desired amount of coffee is reached.

3. Press the Manual Espresso Button once to brew espresso to your preference. Once finished, press the Manual Espresso Button once again to stop it.

How To Make Latte With Breville Espresso Machine On Touch?

Prior to preparing your latte, adjust the level of frothed milk according to your preference by turning the Froth Control Knob to the right for more foam (cappuccino) and to the left for less foam (latte).

1. Press the Latte Button once to brew a small cup of latte.

The indicator light for a small cup of latte will turn on. It will start blinking; indicating that a small cup of latte is brewing.

2. Press the Latte Button twice to brew a large cup of latte. The indicator light for a large cup of latte will turn on. It will start blinking; indicating that a large cup of latte is brewing.

The unit will start brewing latte according to your selection. The unit will stop automatically after the brewing process and the light will become solid, indicating that the cycle has been completed. Your delicious latte is now ready to be enjoyed!

How To Make Frothed Milk With Breville Espresso Machine On Touch?

The Breville One-Touch CoffeeHouse also allows you to prepare frothed milk alone.

1. Press the Manual Foam “Froth” Button if you wish to add more foam to your beverage or to prepare frothed milk for any other beverage, e.g. macchiato, hot chocolate, chai latte, etc.

2. Once finished, press the Manual Foam “Froth” Button “ ” once again to stop it.

Step 8: After preparing your beverages with milk

Once you are done preparing your beverage with milk, you can either store the unit’s milk reservoir directly in the refrigerator (ready to be used for the next time) or dispose of the leftover milk.

2. Place a large empty cup (with at least 325 mL/ 11 fl. oz. capacity) under the frothed milk dispensing tube.

2. Turn the Froth Control Knob counterclockwise to the clean position then press the Clean button to activate the clean function.

3. Let the unit dispense the water through the tube until it comes out clear. The unit will automatically stop when the clean cycle is completed, or you can press the clean button to stop the process.

How Often Should I Clean My Clean Breville Espresso Machine On Touch?

Type of WaterCleaning Frequency
Soft Water (Filtered Water)Every 80 Brew Cycles
Hard Water (Tap Water)Every 40 Brew Cycles

How To Clean Breville Espresso Machine On Touch?

The cleaning light will remain illuminated when your machine is ready for a cleaning cycle.

Note: Always switch off, unplug, and allow to cool before removing parts and cleaning.

Cleaning the milk reservoir and frothing tube

Although you can store the milk reservoir with leftover milk in the refrigerator, it is important to clean the reservoir and frothing tube regularly to avoid clogging and residue buildup. In order to clean the milk reservoir, please follow the instructions listed below:

1. Remove the milk reservoir from the unit by lifting up the milk reservoir release button and simultaneously sliding the milk reservoir out.

2. Remove the lid of the reservoir.

3. Dispose of any milk left, then rinse and wash the milk reservoir and its lid thoroughly with warm soapy water.

• Make sure to rinse and dry them well. Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, as they will scratch the finish.

NOTE: The milk reservoir is also dishwasher safe (top rack). Do not place the lid of the milk reservoir in the dishwasher.

4. Fill the milk reservoir with water, not above the MAX fill line. Place the milk reservoir back onto the unit, lifting up on the reservoir release button and simultaneously sliding the milk reservoir in, holding the reservoir by the lid.

5. Place a large empty cup under the froth dispensing tube.

6. Turn the Froth Control Knob counter-clockwise to the clean position then press the Clean button to activate the clean function.

The unit will start releasing steam through the froth dispensing tube.

7. Let the cleaning cycle run until you no longer see any milk coming out of the tube, or let the cycle run until it stops automatically.

8. Dispose of any water left in the milk reservoir and place it back in the unit. You should feel the milk reservoir lock in place.

Deep cleaning the filters

Make sure to deep clean your filter every 90 days for optimal brewing performance.

 Follow these disassembly instructions and rinse the pieces in a large bowl of warm water. Once rinsed thoroughly, wipe dry and reassemble.

1. To remove the detachable bottom covers from under the filters, rotate them counterclockwise towards the unlock icon

2. Wash the detachable bottom covers and filters with warm soapy water.

• Make sure to rinse and dry them well.

3. Place the detachable bottom covers back onto the filters by inserting them in their place and then rotating them clockwise (away from the unlock icon) until you hear it click.

Froth Milk Dispensing Tube Cleaning – without affecting milk in the reservoir

1. Ensure the milk reservoir and lid are properly inserted in the unit.

2. Place a large empty mug under the froth dispensing tube.

3. Turn the Froth Control Knob counter clockwise to the clean position then press the button to activate the clean function.

The unit will start releasing steam through the froth dispensing tube. Let the cleaning cycle run until you no longer see any milk coming out of the tube, or let the cycle run until it stops automatically.

4. Dispose of the water in the mug.

5. You can remove the milk reservoir with the lid and store it in the fridge for later use.

Cleaning the brew head, the porta-filter, and the filters

1. Press the on/off “I/O” switch located on the right side of the unit to the off position “O” and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

2. Some of the metal parts may still be hot. Do not touch them with your hands until they have cooled.

3. Remove the porta-filter and discard the coffee grounds or used pod. Wash both the porta-filter and filter thoroughly with warm soapy water.

Make sure to rinse and dry them well.

NOTE: Do not wash the porta-filters and filters in the dishwasher.

4. Wipe the lower part of the brew head in the unit with a damp cloth or paper towel to remove any coffee grounds that might have been left.

5. Place the porta-filter (without any filter) back in the brew head in the unit and lock it in place.

6. Place a large empty cup under the porta-filter.

7. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet.

8. Press the on/off “I/O” switch to the on position “I”.

9. Press the Espresso button once and let the unit brew with water until it stops automatically.

Cleaning the water reservoir

1. Dispose of the remaining water by removing the water reservoir and turning it upside down over the sink. It is recommended to empty the water reservoir between uses.

2. Wash the water reservoir and its lid thoroughly with warm soapy water. Make sure to rinse and dry them well.

NOTE: Do not wash the water reservoir or its lid in the dishwasher.

CAUTION: Do not immerse main body of the appliance or power cord and plug in water or any other liquid.

Cleaning the unit

1. Wipe the housing with a soft wet cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads, as they will scratch the finish.

2. Do not store any of the porta-filters in the brew head. This can adversely affect the seal between the brew head and the porta-filter while brewing espresso.

How To Descale Breville Espresso Machine On Touch?

The build-up of mineral deposits in the unit will affect the operation of the appliance. Your appliance must be descaling when you begin to notice an increase in the time required to brew espresso, or when there is excessive steaming.

Also, you may notice a build-up of white deposits on the surface of the brew head. The frequency of cleaning depends upon the hardness of the water used.

To descale the water reservoir:

1. Fill the reservoir with fresh, undiluted white household vinegar.

2. Allow the appliance to sit overnight with the vinegar solution in the water reservoir.

3. Discard vinegar by removing the reservoir and turning it upside down over the sink.

4. Rinse the water reservoir thoroughly with tap water by filling the tank half full with water and then pouring the water back out into the sink, repeating this step twice.

To descale internal parts:

1. Make sure you descale the inside of the water reservoir first by following the descale steps above.

 2. Make sure to switch the on/off button to the off “O” position and the power cord is disconnected from the electrical outlet.

3. Fill the reservoir with undiluted white household vinegar.

4. Insert the porta-filter (with filter and no coffee) and place a large empty cup on top of the drip tray and under the portafilter.

5. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet.

6. Press the on/off button to switch the unit on “I”, once the 2 control panel lights (Espresso heater and Steam heater) turn solid press the Automatic Espresso Button twice.

The vinegar will start flowing through the unit and it will stop automatically.

7. Place a large empty cup (with at least 325 mL/ 11 fl. oz. capacity) under the frothed milk dispensing tube.

8. Fill the milk reservoir with water and place it back on the unit.

9. Turn the Froth Control Knob counter-clockwise to the clean position then press the Clean button to activate the clean function.

10. Let the cleaning cycle run until you no longer see any milk coming out of the tube, or let the cycle run until it stops automatically.

11. Repeat Steps 1 – 6 as necessary using only tap water to rinse any remaining traces of vinegar out of the machine.

How To Know That My Breville Coffee Machine On Touch Needs To Clean?

After 200 cycles the Cleaning Notification will activate.

1. The Cleaning Indicator Light will remain on as a notification until the cleaning procedure is completed.

2. If you brew another espresso. latte. or cappuccino. the cleaning light will turn off momentarily but will start flashing after the completion of the brew.

3. When the unit is powered off the Cleaning Indicator Light will turn off.

4. When the unit powers down and goes into sleep mode, the cleaning indicator light will turn off.

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Final Thoughts

After reading my guide on how to use the Breville coffee machine one touch you won’t have any difficulty any more to use your coffee machine, and you will easily make your morning cappuccino, espresso, and latte, I hope this guide was fully beneficial for you.

If you looking to buy a new coffe machine then I recommend you to buy a breville barista coffee machine, easy to use easy to clean, instant coffee with one touch.

Thanks for reading!