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    Conical Burr Coffee Grinder Operations Manual[...]

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    Operations manuals are available in the following languages at www .baratza.com English .pdf Spanish .pdf French .pdf Skilled in the art of grinding[...]

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    1 T h ank you for pur chasing the V irtuoso PRECISO Conical Burr Coffee Grinder . W ith the V irtuoso PRECISO, it’ s now easier than ever to make pr ofessional quality coffee, whether at home, the ofce, or your café. Below ar e detailed descriptions of the featur es that make the PRECISO stand out fr om other grinders in its class. Precise, c[...]

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    2 T able of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................. 1 T able of Contents .................................................................................... 2 Parts Identication .................................................................................. 3 Safety [...]

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    3 Parts Identication Whole Bean Hopper MACRO Grind Adjustment Scale Pulse Button Adjustable Self-T imer Ground Coffee Bin Hopper Lid Burr Alignment and Lifting T abs Removable Ring Burr Silicone Seal (cutaway) Grind Adjustment Ring Grind Adjustment T ab MACRO Grind Setting Indicator Center Cone Burr MICRO Grind Adjustment[...]

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    4 Important Information Please read the information below very carefully . It contains important tips for the use, the safety and the maintenance and care of this appli- ance. Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. • Use only with AC current and the correct voltage. See the label on the base of the grinder to determine the[...]

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    5 Note: Y ou may notice some rust on the burrs. This is normal and will disappear after a small amount of coffee has been ground. T o remove the rust and season the burrs, grind 1/4 pound of coffee and discard. Initial Operation See the bottom of the grinder to determine the proper voltage for the grinder . Place the PRECISO on a level surface and [...]

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    6 Setting T ype of Coffee Grind 1 to 14 Espresso Fine 16 to 32 Filter / Drip Medium 34 to 40 Press Coarse (clockwise) produces a smaller particle size. The actual grind size for a particular setting will vary depending on many factors, including: degree of roast (light vs. dark), freshness, humidity , type of bean, oil content, etc. With use, you w[...]

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    7 Front Mounted Pulse Button For short duration grinding, the PRECISO is equipped with a front mounted pulse button. It can be used for grinding directly into an espresso-brew- ing basket. Remove the grounds bin and position the espresso-basket inside the grinder directly below the pulse button or position the espresso basket in the Portaholder whi[...]

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    8 Care and Cleaning Cleaning the Housing and Hoppers Switch the grinder off and remove the plug from the power supply . Remove any remaining beans from the bean hopper (it may be easiest to tip the grinder over and pour the beans into a bowl.). Remove the hopper by twisting it in a counterclockwise direction as far as it will turn, and then lift th[...]

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    9 Cleaning the Ring Burr Use the bristle brush (included with your grinder) to remove any loose coffee residue on the ring burr and the center cone burr mounted within the motor housing. W ash the silicone seal in warm soapy water and dry . Replacing the Ring Burr Ensure that the black adjustment ring is rotated counterclockwise as far as it will g[...]

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    10 Clearing a Clogged Grinder If your grinder is not dispensing coffee normally , it could be clogged with coffee powder . This can happen if the grounds bin or portalter are allowed to overll and ground coffee gets backed up into the grounds chute and grinding chamber . It can also happen with the build up of cof- fee powder over time. Clean[...]

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    1 1 Photo # 3 Cleaning the Grinding Chamber Exit Port: T urn the grinder so the back is facing you, then rotate the black adjustment ring counter clockwise until it stops. The rectangular cutout on the ring should now be at the 1 1 o’clock position (see pho- to # 3). Directly below the cutout, at the bottom of the chamber is the exit port leading[...]

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    12 W arranty and Service Length of W arranty: One-year from date of purchase. United States and Canadian W arranty Information If your grinder fails within one year: e-mail: support@baratza.com or call 425-641-1245. Baratza will deliver an identical or comparable replace- ment grinder to your door , free of charge, and arrange to have your “faile[...]

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    13 Notes:[...]

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    © 2010 Baratza, LLC 3923-120th Ave. S.E. Bellevue, W A. 98006 www .baratza.com rev: 081 1 10[...]