Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionHow long does it take for the Breville Bambino to preheat?

• A:Answer The Breville Bambino features a ThermoJet heating system that reaches optimal extraction temperature in just 3 seconds.

Q: QuestionWhat type of milk froth does the steam wand create?

• A:Answer The steam wand on the Breville Bambino is designed to create silky microfoam milk, which is ideal for latte art.

Q: QuestionDoes the Breville Bambino espresso maker have a built-in grinder?

• A:Answer No, the Breville Bambino espresso maker does not have a built-in grinder.

Q: QuestionWhat is the water reservoir capacity of this espresso maker?

• A:Answer The water reservoir capacity of this espresso maker is 47 ounces.

Q: QuestionDoes this model come with accessories: a container for steaming milk, and tamp for pressing down grounds?

Asked 4 years ago by CoffeeYum.

• A:Answer The machine does come with a nice milk jug and plastic lightweight tamp. I would suggest on upgrading the tamp if you are using the single wall, non pressurized, baskets. The unit did come with both pressurized and non pressurized baskets.

  Answered 4 years ago by LarryDVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes it come with auto shut off?

Asked 2 years ago by Coffeelover.

• A:Answer Yes, after about 10-15 minutes.

  Answered 2 years ago by Breville Consumer Support

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Q: QuestionHow many bars of pressure?

Asked 4 years ago by Nate.

• A:Answer 15 bars

  Answered 3 years ago by LesliehnVerified Purchase

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Q: Questiondoes this come with both unpressurized and pressurized baskets?

Asked 6 months ago by taz124.

• A:Answer Yes, it does.

  Answered 6 months ago by Breville Consumer Support

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Q: QuestionCan it dispense hot water?

Asked 11 months ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Yes, the Breville® BEs450 Bambino® has a Hot Water button to use to dispense that.

  Answered 11 months ago by Breville Consumer Support

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Q: QuestionIs the interior water heating system all made of stainless steel? Is the portafilter made out of aluminum?

Asked 2 years ago by Joyan.

• A:Answer No, the interior is not made of stainless steel. The portafilter for that model is food grade aluminum.

  Answered 2 years ago by Breville Consumer Support

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Q: QuestionHello, have you noticed if the inside part of the black rim where you twist in your porta filter is already showing signs of wear and tear? thanks

Asked 4 years ago by Rea101.

• A:Answer After nearly daily use for a year I have not seen any issues with wear.

  Answered 3 years ago by LesliehnVerified Purchase

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Q: Questiondoes this machine use pods

Asked 4 years ago by vicky.

• A:Answer No, the Bambino doesn't use pods.

  Answered 4 years ago by Breville Consumer Support

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Q: QuestionIn what country is the Breville made?

Asked 3 months ago by IowegianViking.

• A:Answer Breville is an Australian company, but most Breville espresso machines—including the Bambino—are manufactured in China.

  Answered 3 months ago by MichelleFVerified Purchase

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Q: Questioncan I attach a coffee grinder to it?

Asked 9 months ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer you cannot attach a coffee grinder to it, it would have to be on the side.

  Answered 5 months ago by LeviSVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionHow many shots does it make at a time?

Asked 1 year ago by BigDaddy.

• A:Answer The Breville Bambino can make one or two shots at a time depending on which filter basket you use. It comes with both a single-shot and double-shot basket, and the machine has buttons for either option.

  Answered 3 months ago by MichelleFVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWhat is the warranty period?

Asked 1 year ago by Paul.

• A:Answer The Breville Bambino typically comes with a 1-year limited manufacturer warranty in the United States.

  Answered 3 months ago by MichelleFVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this use pressure filter baskets?

Asked 1 year ago by FarFromBilly.

• A:Answer Yes. The Breville Bambino includes both pressurized (dual-wall) and non-pressurized (single-wall) filter baskets. The dual-wall baskets are easier for beginners, while the single-wall baskets are better if you’re using freshly ground coffee and want more control over extraction.

  Answered 3 months ago by MichelleFVerified Purchase

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Q: Questionwhats the diameter of the tamp so i can get a better one that fits?

Asked 1 year ago by Car.

• A:Answer The Breville Bambino uses a 54 mm portafilter, so a 54 mm tamper will fit properly.

  Answered 3 months ago by MichelleFVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs this expresso machine fully Teflon free and BPA free ?

Asked 2 years ago by Batchick.

• A:Answer Breville states that the Bambino is BPA-free in all parts that come into contact with water. Information about Teflon specifically isn’t clearly listed by Breville, but the internal water-contact components are designed to be food-safe.

  Answered 3 months ago by MichelleFVerified Purchase

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