Pra ca | EN Scope of delivery No. Name Bean container (incl. lid) Bean container intake Controller Grinding degree lock On/Off switch Release bu on (thermal overcurrent circuit-breaker) Power cable Screw for adjusting the portafilter support (left and right), 2× Drip tray Portafi...
SINGLE ESPRESSO GRINDER Pra ca Contents Overview ......2 Grinding espresso beans – Manual grinding ....... 20 Scope of delivery ....7 Suspending grinding General informa on .... 9 (break func on) ......20 Reading and storing the Changing the type of instruc on manual ......
Pra ca | EN General informa on Reading and storing the instruc on manual Before you start using the Pra ca Espresso Grinder, carefully read through this original instruc on manual and the safety informa- on. Only then will you be able to use the Single Espresso Grinder safely and without danger.
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SINGLE ESPRESSO GRINDER This symbol provides you with useful informa on about opera- on or handling. Declara on of Conformity (see “Declara on of Conformity” sec on): Products marked with this symbol fulfi ll all applicable community provisions of the European Economic Area. ETL Listed seal of approval: Products marked with this symbol meet the requirements for electrical product safety in the United States of America.
Pra ca | EN Safety Intended use The grinder is suitable only for grinding whole roasted espresso beans. Do not use the grinder to grind other products or objects. It is intended for com- mercial use and may only be serviced by trained personnel. It may, however, be operated by other persons in a place where its use is supervised.
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SINGLE ESPRESSO GRINDER – Do not operate the grinder above an al tude of 2,000 meters. – Do not immerse the grinder, the power cable or the power plug in water or any other liquids. – Do not clean the grinder with a water jet. –...
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Pra ca | EN WARNING! Danger for children and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capaci es (e.g. par ally disabled persons, elderly persons with limited physical and mental capaci es) or a lack of experience and knowledge (e.g. older children). –...
SINGLE ESPRESSO GRINDER Before using for the fi rst me Func oning and basic se ngs The shot sizes, i.e. the volume of grounds per serving, are defi ned by the grinding me in the Pra ca grinder. The user can specify up to six diff erent recipes (grinding mes) and also has the op on to control the grinding me manually (manual grinding).
Pra ca | EN Se ng up the grinder and inser ng the bean container You will need a slot screwdriver to fi x the bean container (not supplied). 1. Place the grinder on a level and stable surface that does not vibrate. 2.
SINGLE ESPRESSO GRINDER Se ng the portafi lter support and outlet You will need a slot screwdriver to adjust the portafi lter support (not supplied). Adjust the portafi lter support (10) to the size of your espresso machine’s portafi lter (see Fig. C): 1.
Pra ca | EN Opera on NOTE! Risk of overhea ng! Exceeding the maximum permissible opera ng cycle can cause the grinder to overheat. – Do not exceed the maximum opera ng cycle (see “Technical data” sec on). – Observe the recommended break when the maximum permissi- ble opera ng cycle is reached (see Technical data sec on).
SINGLE ESPRESSO GRINDER Adding espresso beans 1. Remove the lid from the bean container (1). 2. Pour whole roasted espresso beans into the bean container from above. • The maximum fi lling quan ty should be approx. 1 cm below the edge of the bean container.
Pra ca | EN • Reduce the grinding degree only while the grinder is in opera on. • In order to avoid/eliminate imbalances in se ng the grinding degree, it is advisable fi rst to set a coarser grinding degree (about one level/unit above the grinding degree required) and only then move the grinding degree slide down from there to the fi...
SINGLE ESPRESSO GRINDER Grinding espresso beans – Grinding according to a recipe 1. Turn the controller (3) to select the recipe required (see “Selec ng recipe/grinding me” sec on). 2. Insert the portafi lter between the portafi lter intake (12) and the portafi l- ter support (10) un l it touches the start bu on (11).
Pra ca | EN Changing the type of espresso beans 1. Close the bean container (1) by pushing in the sliding valve (20). 2. Grind the espresso beans that remain in the grinding mechanism un l the grinder runs idle. 3.
SINGLE ESPRESSO GRINDER Using the main menu You can retrieve appliance data and change the se ngs on the main menu. Display/naviga on symbols Symbol Meaning “Service Log” item on the main menu “Recipes” item on the main menu “Se ngs” item on the main menu Exit main menu/submenu “Reset counter”...
Pra ca | EN Opening and using the main menu 1. Press and release the controller (3) 2× to open the main menu on the display (14). 2. Rotate the controller to select the menu item you require (see “Display/ naviga on symbols”...
SINGLE ESPRESSO GRINDER Cleaning CAUTION! Risk of injury! The grinder can fall over and cause injury when moved. – Place the grinder on a stable surface that will not lt. – Ask another person for help if the grinder is too heavy. NOTE! Risk of short-circuit! Water penetra ng the grinder can cause a short-circuit.
Pra ca | EN Cleaning the surface on which the grinder stands 1. Switch off the grinder (On/Off switch (5) to posi on 0) and remove the power plug from the socket. 2. Li the grinder by the casing with both hands and place on a clean sur- face.
SINGLE ESPRESSO GRINDER Cleaning the bean container The bean container must be cleaned daily to remove any coff ee oil residue, as it can have a nega ve eff ect on the taste. The manufacturer recommends using a bean container cleaner. For more informa on about the cleaner, visit www.anfi...
Pra ca | EN Cleaning the grinding mechanism • The manufacturer recommends using GRINDZ grinder cleaner. For more informa on about GRINDZ , visit www. anfi m.it. • The grinding mechanism should be cleaned every 2–5 days. 1. Close the bean container (1) by pushing in the sliding valve (20). 2.
SINGLE ESPRESSO GRINDER 13. Press the start bu on (11) to start the grinding process and keep it pressed in un l the grinder cleaner has been completely ground. 14. Grind a quan ty of espresso beans equal to the quan ty of grinder cleaner used in order to remove le over cleaning par cles.
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Pra ca | EN Problem Cause Remedy Release the lock on the grinding The grinder is • The grinding humming but mechanism is degree adjuster and set the grinding not grinding. blocked. degree to “8”. Start the grinding process. The grinder will clear itself.
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SINGLE ESPRESSO GRINDER Problem Cause Remedy Contact your supplier • The grinding The grinder is discs are worn (see “Maintenance and service” sec on). not grinding out or need to fi nely enough. be readjusted. Contact your supplier The grinder •...
Pra ca | EN Problem Cause Remedy Align the outlet correctly with the por- The grinder is • The outlet is not dispens- not aligned tafi lter in use. ing in the correctly with center of the the portafi lter. portafi...
SINGLE ESPRESSO GRINDER Recommended break: 15–26 seconds (depending on voltage type) Max. grinding me: 10 min. in con nuous opera on Max. daily output: 30 kg Dimensions (W × D × H): 195 × 283 × 583 mm Weight (net): 11.2 kg Max.
Pra ca | EN Maintenance and service If service or maintenance is required, contact an authorized customer service center for Anfi m products. Customer Service can answer your ques ons about repairing and maintaining your product and spare parts. Exploded diagrams and informa on about spare parts are also available at: www.anfi...
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