Manual coffee grinder gear adjustment course how to install and use hand grinder

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The hand grinder can adjust the grinding thickness according to the blister mode.

1. Remove the nut, handle, and pin piece (L-shaped retainer) in order

2. Lift the central shaft core with one hand, adjust the adjusting piece with the other hand, and adjust it in the direction of the clock (please keep the 0.3MM spacing, be careful not to spin too tightly, so as not to damage the internal structure of the machine parts) the reverse clock adjustment is coarse.

3. Put back the lock piece (L retainer), the long handle end of the lock piece clamps the gear on any adjusting piece, and then install the handle and nut back.

When asked how often the bean grinder is cleaned, many people will answer: "…" I don't remember. " A friend even told me that his bean grinder had been used for 10 years and had never been cleaned.

Perhaps most family baristas overlook the importance of cleaning coffee machines and bean grinders. On the one hand, it is troublesome to clean up, and on the other hand, the machine does not look very dirty. Some people even grind other spices with a bean grinder, while others never clean up when changing coffee varieties.

But what you don't know is that the bean grinder is really dirty, filled with a lot of grease, dust, coffee residue, and most of this dirt is hidden where we can't see it. Over time, these dirt will accumulate more and more, whether from the perspective of coffee quality, or from a health point of view, regular cleaning of the bean grinder is very necessary.

In fact, cleaning up the bean grinder is not as troublesome as we thought. Today, let me bring you the routine cleaning method of the electric gear bean grinder. It will take no more than 5-10 minutes to make your bean grinder take on a new look!

What I show you today is the cleaning method of two high-end "entry-level" gear grinders, OXO Barista Brain and Baratza Encore. The cleaning methods of other brand models of bean grinders are similar, for reference only.

First of all, you need to prepare

Bean grinder

-cleaning powder for Urnex Grindz bean grinder

-Brush

-dishcloth

-Air blowing (optional)

-vacuum cleaner (optional)

Cleaning up is mainly divided into two steps: one is to remove the floating dust, and the other is to clean up the internal accumulation of grease. In this method, we will not completely disassemble the bean grinder, but only the normally detachable part, so we do not have to worry about not being able to reassemble the bean grinder afterwards.

1. Remove the bean warehouse

The method of removing the bean warehouse is very simple. Take Baratza as an example, you can easily remove the bean warehouse by rotating it to a specified position, while OXO can remove it with a button. You can use detergent and water to clean the grease accumulated in the bean warehouse.

two。 Clean up floating dust

Coffee grounds in powder cartridges and trays are floating on the surface and are easy to clean. You just need to wipe them off with a brush or rag.

3. Remove the outside gear

The outside gears of OXO and Baratza are easy to remove. Baratza gears can be removed at the slightest lift, while OXO gears can be removed by turning counterclockwise slightly with a wrench.

4. Clean the outside gear

Use a brush to clean the gears, or a toothbrush if you don't have a special brush. Gears are very easy to hide dirt, so be sure to clean them regularly. Remember not to wash the gears with water, or it will cause corrosion.

5. Clean the inside of the bean grinder

Now you need to use other cleaning tools. First of all, brush off the floating dust with a brush, and then shake the fuselage hard to pour out the dust.

Before turning the bean grinder upside down, make sure that no parts are dropped.

At this time, air blowing can be used to clean the dust in the corner, in addition, you can also use a vacuum cleaner, the cleaning effect is better.

6. Clean out the powder mouth

Don't forget to clean the outlet of the bean grinder. As we will use Grindz cleaning agent to clean up later, in order to ensure that the dirt can be discharged normally, the powder outlet must be cleaned.

A large amount of coffee powder will be accumulated in the powder outlet of the OXO bean grinder. When cleaning, first clear the side of the bean grinder and pour out the dust as much as possible. Due to static electricity, some of the dust will stick to the bean grinder, so finally remember to wipe it clean with a dishcloth.

The powder storage condition of the powder outlet of Encore is slightly better, so it is easier to clean up. The dust will fall into the powder bin, then remember to clean it with air blowing or vacuum cleaner, and then wipe the fuselage with a dishcloth.

7. Cleaning agent warehouse

Due to frequent contact with coffee powder, it is best to wash it with detergent and clean water.

8. Reassemble

Before assembly, be sure to ensure that the parts are 100% dry, never leave extra moisture in the bean grinder and the humidity is too high.

The assembly of the other parts is very simple, and the only one that is somewhat difficult is the outside gear.

As far as the Encore bean grinder is concerned, the gear is installed in only one position. If you find the right position, you only need to put it in gently and you can assemble it. After the assembly is completed, you can gently move the gear by hand. If the gear is tripped, it means that the position is not correct, or there are problems such as damage inside the gear.

The OXO is a little different. You need to turn the gear to make sure the gear is in place only after you hear a "click" sound. If there is no "click", it means that the position is not right.

After the gear is installed, the bean warehouse can be installed in place.

9. Use Grindz cleaning agent

The final step is to clean it thoroughly with Grindz cleaner, which will clean up all dirt, grease and dust attached to the inside of the coffee machine and on the gears.

Made of grains and sawdust, Grindz cleaning agent is 100% natural and can effectively remove residual grease from the bean grinder.

For the household bean grinder, the suitable dosage of cleaning agent is 35-40g. Start the bean mill like grinding coffee beans and grind the cleaning agent (it is recommended that the grinding parameters be adjusted to medium, Encore is 20 and OXO is 15).

When it is finished, pour out the grinding cleaning agent.

10. Prepare to grind coffee

After cleaning, you will find a small amount of white powder in the bean grinder, don't worry, because the cleaning agent itself is 100% natural and harmless to the human body. If you are worried about affecting the quality of coffee, you can first grind a small amount of coffee beans, rinse the inside, or simply wipe it clean with a dishcloth.

The above steps only take 10 minutes to complete. I suggest you clean them every month or at least every 3 months to make sure the bean grinder is clean and tidy.

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