Initial Operation; Macro And Micro Grind Adjustment - Baratza vario-w Operation Manual

Initial Operation

Attention
Place the VARIO-W
a level surface. Insert the hopper
(with the lid on) by lining up the
two small tabs on the base of
the hopper with their respective
slots, turn clockwise until the back
tab lines up with the mark on the
back of the grinder. Insert the plug
into an AC outlet. Remove the lid
from the hopper by lifting off. Pour
the desired quantity of roasted
whole coffee beans into the hop-
per up to a maximum of 8 oz. /
250 g. Replace the lid. Ensure the
ground coffee bin is centered on
the load cell platform, then press
TARE, the display should then
read 00.0." Press button 1 then
press START. If the blue LED next
to the START button lights up, but
the grinder motor does not run,
continue turning the hopper
Clockwise (firmly).
Setting the Macro and Micro
Grind Adjustment
Move the Macro lever (on the right
side) up or down to the desired
range of grind size. Set the Micro
adjustment lever (on the left side)
to the middle of the scale. Grind a
small amount of coffee by press-
ing the START button, then press-
ing it again to stop. Check the
particle size. If the particle size
Grinder on
TM
5
is close to what you desire, now
use the Micro lever to "fine tune"
your grind size. If the particle size
needs a big change, then adjust
the Macro lever to a new position,
then fine tune with the Micro lever.
The full range on the Micro scale
is equal to one "click" or position
on the Macro scale. With both
levers, moving UP produces a
smaller particle size and DOWN
produces a larger particle size.
The actual grind size for a particu-
lar setting will vary depending on
many factors, including: degree of
roast (light vs. dark), freshness,
humidity, type of bean, oil content,
etc. With use, you will determine
the setting that is right for your
taste, brewing style and your
favorite beans.
Note
Partially ground coffee beans may
remain between the burrs after
the grinder is turned off, adjusting
the grind may be easier when the
grinder is running.