VARIO TM Ceramic Burr Coffee Grinder OPERATIONS MANUAL ®
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the VARIO coffee grinder. With the VARIO it is now easier than ever to make professional quality coffee, whether at home, the office, or your café. The Vario is a compact, time-based grinder, dedicated to grinding for all styles of coffee brewing. The Vario has a small footprint; intuitive control panel; and a macro/micro adjustment.
VARIO TM Burrs The VARIO uses flat ceramic burrs, which are great for all styles of coffee. Ceramic burrs are harder than steel and last (on average) about twice as long as steel burrs. PortaHolder The VARIO comes with a PortaHolder that can easily be adjusted to fit any portafilter.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 PARTS IDENTIFICATION 6 SAFETY INFORMATION 7 OPERATION 9 Normal Grinding Operation Time Based Grinding Operation 9 10 Programming 10 Sleep Mode 11 PortaHolder Set-Up and Use 12 Burr Calibration 12 VARIOTM Manual 4
CARE and CLEANING 14 Removing the Bean Hopper 14 Removing the Upper Burr 14 Cleaning the Grounds Bin, Hopper and Burrs 14 Replacing the Burr 15 Replacing the Bean Hopper 15 Automatic Cleaning 16 WARRANTY and SERVICE 17 5 VARIOTM Manual
PARTS IDENTIFICATION VARIO TM Hopper lid Whole bean hopper (250 grams) LCD grind time indicator Grind time adjustment buttons (2) Start / Stop button Manual grind button Programable grind setting buttons (3) Macro grind adjustment lever Grind button LED (3) Micro grind adjustment lever Ground coffee bin (250 grams.
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read the information below very carefully. It contains important safety information for this appliance. Please keep these 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 correct voltage. ►► Only clean the grinder housing with a dry or slightly damp cloth. ►► Do not use this grinder for anything other than its intended use (i.e. grinding whole roasted coffee beans).
VARIO TM ►► Do not leave your grinder unattended while turned ON. ►► Shut off and unplug the grinder from the electrical outlet when not in use and before cleaning. ►► To unplug, grasp plug and remove from the outlet. Never pull on the cord. ►► Keep your grinder out of the reach of children. ►► Do not immerse the grinder, plug or cord in water or any other liquid. CAUTION: ALWAYS unplug the electrical supply cord prior to cleaning the grinder.
OPERATION Place the VARIO grinder on a level surface. With the hopper lid in place, mount the hopper on the grinder housing by lining up the two small tabs at the base of the hopper with the two slots inside the collar on the top of the grinder. Turn the hopper clockwise until it locks into position (expect to apply force). Insert the power plug into an AC outlet. Pour the desired quantity of roasted, whole coffee beans into the hopper. Slide the ground coffee bin into the front of the grinder.
The full range on the Micro scale is equal to one “click” or position change on the Macro scale. Adjusting levers UP produces a smaller particle size, adjusting levers DOWN produces a larger particle size. Time Based Grinding Operation Place the PortaHolder or the ground coffee bin in the grinder. Press a preset button (1,2,3). The screen will show the corresponding programmed grind time in seconds. Press START button to begin grinding. While grinding, the screen will count down the seconds to 0.0.
2. Press the up or down arrow buttons to adjust the seconds. (Press and hold the up or down arrow for two seconds) 3. Once you have reached the desired time setting, press and hold the preset button for 3 seconds. The setting will blink to confirm the setting is stored. 4. To program the other buttons repeat steps 1-4. If the grinder is unplugged it will retain the stored settings.
PortaHolder Set-Up and Use Insert the PortaHolder into the grinder until it clicks. Then insert your portafilter into the PortaHolder by tipping the basket down so the lip of the portafilter slides under and gets hooked by the hook bracket at the top rear of the PortaHolder while the base of the basket is supported by the two metal fingers that extend from the PortaHolder.
indicated on tool) until you hear the motor start to slow. This setting will allow for a full range of grind. If you want a coarser grind, insert the tool and turn the opposite direction of the arrow on the tool.
CARE and CLEANING Removing the Bean Hopper Remove all beans from the hopper then press the START button to run any remaining beans through the grinder. Remove the plug from the power outlet. Remove the hopper by twisting it, with both hands (with the lid on) in a counterclockwise direction until it stops (about 1/4inch, or 4mm) and then lift the bean hopper off of the grinder housing.
VARIO TM Caution Do not put the bean hopper, hopper lid, ground coffee bin, or PortaHolder in the dishwasher. Hand wash only. Do not immerse the grinder housing in water. Do NOT wash the burrs with water. Replacing the Burr Make sure ALL coffee grounds and powder is removed from the mating surfaces of the grind chamber and the upper burr carrier before reinstalling. Even a very small speck of coffee powder will throw off your calibration.
Automatic Cleaning A thorough, fast, and easy cleaning can be accomplished using Full Circle(tm) biodegradable grinder cleaning tablets. Full Circle tablets are designed to dislodge coffee particles and absorb and remove odors and coffee oil residue. Remove all beans from the hopper and run the grinder to remove any beans inside. Place the recommended amount of Grindz into the empty grinder hopper. Adjust the grind setting to 10, place insert the grounds bin and press the START button.
WARRANTY and SERVICE U.S. and Canadian Warranty Information Limited Warranty for Baratza Grinders is 1 year. This warranty covers all defects in materials and workmanship (parts and labor) including free ground transportation to and from our repair facility within the US and Canada. This warranty does not apply to: improper use, lack of cleaning, abuse, normal wear and tear, lack of proper adjustment, foreign objects (stones, screws, etc.
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