Orphan espresso LIDO 2 User Manual

Your OE LIDO 2 Manual Coffee Grinder is fully assembled
& ready to use. Simply thread on the jar, set the grind
adjustment, add your coffee beans & grind!
SETTING THE GRIND
Grind adjustment is accomplished by using the two rings
on the body of the grinder. The wide ring is the Adjustment
Ring. The narrow ring is the Locking Ring. The setting can
be changed with, or without, the jar in place.
When you receive the grinder it is set at zero, indicated by
a black line on the Adjustment Ring in alignment with the line
mark on the body. You will need to change the adjustment
in the coarse direction for your initial setting.
To change the adjustment, loosen the Locking Ring by
turning it to the right (Clock Wise - CW).
Turn the Adjustment Ring to the left (Counterclock Wise
- CCW) to move the adjustment in the coarse direction.
The inner burr and axle are attached to the Adjustment
Ring, and travel up/down with the movement of the ring.
Once you have the Adjustment Ring set at your desired
setting turn the Locking Ring (CCW) until it tightens against
the Adjustment Ring. Your grinder is now set, and ready
to use.
To make small adjustments - dialing in your grinder - Loosen
the Locking Ring and turn the Adjustment Ring to the right
(fine) or left (coarse) direction, then retighten the Locking
Ring.
The rings have 16 marks. The grinder is infinitely adjustable
from zero to approximately 2 1/4 turns out from zero.
The 'setting' is designated by counting marks from zero.
Center of the espresso range is about 10 marks from zero.
Center of the drip range is about 16 marks, or one full
revolution out from zero.
Full Immersion (Press - Coarse) range is about 1+8
(1 revolution plus 8 marks)
Although the OE LIDO 2 Manual Coffee Grinder is a simple
tool, it does have a learning curve. Most users will invariably
'jam' the rings due to overtightening the locking ring at
some point - usually only once. To unlock the rings, grasp
both rings and turn the entire assembly in whichever
direction it will move. Once you feel the ring pair slip on
the main burr holder thread they will be free to move &
are unlocked. In an extreme case use a non-marking
wooden handle, or mallet & strike the rings sharply on the
side - this will free them up.
When removing the grinds jar from the grinder it is useful
to grasp the rings as though they are the lid of the jar in one
hand, then turn the jar free from the rings. Holding the
grinder by the hopper only when unscrewing the jar may
change your setting.
Expect a break in period when using your LIDO 2. The grinder
will become faster, and easier to turn as the burrs "Grind In".
We do not advocate the use of rice or other non-coffee items
to speed the break in period. We recommend coffee beans...
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CLEANING THE GRINDER
Day to day cleaning - use the included brush to
brush away coffee grinds from the burr from underneath.
For a more thorough cleaning, using the included ball
driver, loosen & remove the screw that holds the handle
in place (do not lose screw). Remove the handle.
Unscrew the Adjustment Ring completely. Pull the
Adjustment Ring with inner burr & axle attached through
the grinder & out the bottom. This will allow access to all
surfaces of the grinder for cleaning. Assembly is reverse.
More invasive cleaning may be undertaken by removing
the top bearing plate, after removing the handle as
above allowing open access to the hopper. Use a soft
cloth for cleaning the hopper. If you choose to wash
any or all parts of the grinder use mild detergent, rinse
well, and dry thoroughly before reassembling.
Do not put in the dishwasher.
Removal of the outer burr carrier from the hopper is not
recommended only because you must be careful when
you reassemble to maintain correct burr alignment.
TIPS FOR USE
The OE grinder philosophy is that every user will develop
their own technique for using the the grinder. This is
reflected in the unmarked Adjustment Ring - we
encourage you to develop your own system to keep
track of your grind settings. We count marks, and keep
track of our settings. Some use a color marker system,
some use stickers. Use the marking or tracking system that
works best for you.
The LIDO 2 is designed for a two handed grind method
with the base supported either against your body or a
counter surface. A comfortable technique is to hold the
grinder at about a 30 degree angle with the jar against
your body near the hip, held closely. The grinding action
is two hands working in tandem in a bicycle motion. This
same two handed method can be used when seated
or when grinding at a counter. A one handed grinding
motion, by turning the handle, while holding the grinder
very still will cause fatigue of the holding arm. A natural,
fluid two handed motion is the ideal.
Depending on your beans and environment, you may
encounter a small amount of static which causes the
lightest grinds and chaff to stick to the lower burr area.
This is normal, and unavoidable.
your coffee a few minutes before brewing - this allows the
static to dissapate naturally.
apply a very light water mist or a drop or two of water to
the coffee beans before grinding.
eliminates static cling.
Keep in mind that the static phenomenon can be used
to your advantage for many brewing methods - the
light coffee particles that are trapped by static are bean
skins, chaff, and microfines which you don't really want
or need in your ground coffee!
To alleviate this, grind
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