12.3. Grinding group maintenance
Not following the recommended burr life guidelines can compromise the safety of
the grinder.
These operations should be done by a qualified service tecnician.
To perform grind chamber maintenance please observe the following steps:
Turn off the grinder by making sure the main power switch (
the OFF position. Disconnect the plug from the power source. Loosen the hopper
security screw (
the hopper (
) from the grind regulator (
) using an Allen head screw driver following Fig.12.
regulator (
Rotate the grind regulator clockwise until it is completely unscrewed. Clean the
grind chamber and threads of the housing using a soft cloth and vacuum cleaner until
all of the oils and residue has been removed.
Make sure to put new food grade lubricant on the clean threading of the housing and
upper assembly. Insert the upper burr assembly into the grind chamber, and turn
counter clockwise. Replace the regulator plate (
(Fig. 12).
This process should be performed with extreme caution, making sure that there
are no coffee particles or debris in the housing threading. Also the placement of the
upper burr assembly should be done with caution, making sure it is perfectly level
and screwed in patiently. Failure to clean, lubricate or properly place the upper burr
assembly prior to screwing in, can result in blockage or locking of grind adjustment
system.
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) using a flat head screw driver as seen in Fig.1 and remove
,
). Loosen the screws on the grind
) using the Allen head screw driver
and
) is on
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