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Microcasa
Coffee Grinder
Training Manual

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Summary of Contents for ELEKTRA Microcasa

  • Page 1 Microcasa Coffee Grinder Training Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Overview Models Specifications Features Grinder parts Assembly Making adjustments Testing the grind texture Adjusting the grind texture Testing the coffee dose Adjusting the dose Number of doses Operating instructions Warnings Maintenance and cleaning Operating principles Dispensing unit Grinding discs ItalianKitchenAids.com Fax.
  • Page 3: Overview

    Overview Models Available in two versions: Copper and Brass Chrome Copper and brass finish (model MS) Chrome finish (model MSC) Specifications Weight 8 kg Height 38 cm Depth 26 cm Base Diameter 18 cm Features Glass hopper Precisely machined grinding discs Long lasting construction All models come with: Tamper...
  • Page 4: Grinder Parts

    Grinder parts Hopper Hopper Dispenser lid Grinding adjustment wheel Dose adjustment knob Dispenser unit Dosing unit Dosing lever Dosing Grinder unit outlet body On-off switch Assembly 1. Place glass hopper onto adjustment wheel. 2. Place hopper lid onto hopper. 3. Place dispensing lid onto dispensing unit. Training manual –...
  • Page 5: Making Adjustments

    Making adjustments When the grinder is being used for the first time, you’ll generally need to adjust the grind texture and the quantity (dose) of coffee grounds dispensed into the coffee handle when the dosing lever is operated. Testing the grind texture 1.
  • Page 6: Adjusting The Grind Texture

    Adjusting the grind texture 1. Hold down the locking pin and turn the grinding adjustment wheel one notch at a time: clockwise to make the coffee grounds finer anti-clockwise to make the coffee grounds coarser 2. Release the adjustment wheel locking pin which will click and lock back into its new position.
  • Page 7: Adjusting The Dose

    Make further adjustments as required. Number of doses The following assumes the dose has been adjusted for the particular Elektra domestic espresso machine being used with the grinder. Nivola Micro Casa Mini Verticale (W only)
  • Page 8: Operating Instructions

    Operate the dosing lever to dispense coffee grounds. See previous page for a guide on the number of doses needed for each type of Elektra domestic espresso machine. stop to rest handle against when dispensing coffee 6.
  • Page 9: Warnings

    Warnings When adjusting the grind it’s important to make only one change at a time. Making the grind finer by more than two notches can cause coffee to become caught between the blades and jam the mechanism. If the grind is adjusted too finely it can cause the blades to grind together and shear off the metal.
  • Page 10: Operating Principles

    Operating principles Dispensing unit During grinding, the coffee grounds enter the dispensing unit. At the bottom of this unit are six dosing chambers, arranged as a wheel that is rotated one chamber at a time when the dosing lever is operated. Dispensing unit Dosing...
  • Page 11: Grinding Discs

    The closer the discs, the finer the grounds. The discs are mounted one above the other, a lot closer The grinding discs in an Elektra than shown here domestic coffee grinder One disc is attached to an electric motor that rotates the disc. The other disc does not rotate and is attached to an adjusting wheel that allows the distance between the grinding discs to be altered.

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