Troubleshooting Guide - Grindmaster 100 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting Guide

Before you call for help, please read the following:
WARNING
Unplug power cord from outlet before cleaning or servicing your grinder.
Problem
Grinder will not start when START
button is pushed
Grinder runs or hums but no
coffee is dispensed
Excessive amount of coffee chaff
flying about
Quantity of coffee dispensed
each throw is not the same
Circuit breaker continuously trips
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100 Series Coffee Grinders
Possible Cause
Plug not in outlet properly.
No power to outlet.
Circuit breaker has tripped.
Shear disc is broken.
Obstruction in opening to
grinding chamber.
Defective chaff mixer spring.
Static electricity.
Defective timer.
Insufficient current due to use of
extension cord.
Insufficient current due to
overloaded line.
Grind setting needs adjustment.
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Solution
Install plug in outlet.
Check outlet with lamp or radio to verify
outlet has power.
Reset circuit breaker by pushing in reset
button until you hear a click.
Replace shear disc. See Shear Disc
Replacement or instructions on inside of
upper front plate.
Unplug unit. Empty beans out of hopper and
clear obstructions. See Shear Disc
Replacement for disassembly and assembly
instructions.
If bent, broken, or missing, replace spring.
If stuck open with coffee, clean out coffee to
free spring.
Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws and verify
outlet is grounded.
Check the length of time the grinder runs
with watch. If time varies more than plus or
minus 1%, replace timer.
Plug unit directly into outlet. Do not use
extension cord.
Designate single line for grinder. Do not use
multi-outlet box.
Adjust grind to coarser setting (see Grind
Adjustment).
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