Conical Burr Coffee Grinder Operations Manual
T hank you for purchasing the Virtuoso Conical Burr Coffee Grinder. With the Virtuoso, it’s now easier than ever to make professional quality coffee, whether at home, the office, or your café. Below are detailed descriptions of the features that make the Virtuoso stand out from other grinders in its class. Precise, commercial-quality burrs: Manufactured in Italy, the Virtuoso’s burrs are of the same material and durability as the industry’s highest-quality line of commercial conical burr coffee grinders.
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 appliance. Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. • • • • • • Use only with 120-Volt current. Use only on alternating current (AC). 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).
Table of Contents Safety Information ................................................................................... 1 Table of Contents .................................................................................... 2 Before using your grinder ............................................................ 2 Parts Identification ................................................................................... 3 Initial Operation ......................................................................
Parts Identification Hopper Lid Whole Bean Hopper Grind Setting Indicator Grind Adjustment Scale Pulse Button Adjustable Self-Timer Ground Coffee Bin Grind Adjustment Ring Grind Adjustment Tab Center Cone Burr Silicone Seal (cutaway) Removable Ring Burr Burr Alignment and Lifting Tabs
Initial Operation: Place the Virtuoso Grinder on a level surface. Insert the plug into a 110V AC outlet. Remove the lid from the hopper by lifting off. Pour the desired quantity of roasted whole coffee beans into the hopper up to a maximum of 8 oz. Replace the lid. Ensure the ground coffee bin is fully inserted. Setting the Grind Control Slowly rotate the bean hopper clockwise or counter clockwise to align the indicator on the bean hopper with the desired number setting on the grind scale.
Adjustable Self Timer: The Virtuoso is equipped with a 60 second timer switch. Each segment around the timer represents about 10 seconds of run time. The grinder switches off automatically once the time has elapsed. If you want to interrupt grinding before the time has elapsed, simply turn the timer switch counterclockwise until the grinder switches off. The quantity of ground coffee you need depends on the type of bean, coarseness of the grind, brewing method and personal taste.
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. Remove the hopper by twisting it in a counterclockwise direction as far as it will turn, and then lift the bean hopper from the housing. Wash the hopper, hopper lid, and ground coffee bin in warm soapy water, rinse and dry. Caution: Do not put the bean hopper, hopper lid, or ground coffee bin in the dishwasher. Handwash only.
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. Wash the silicone seal in warm soapy water and dry. Replacing the Ring Burr: Ensure that the red tab on the adjustment ring located inside the top of the grinder housing is positioned as shown in the picture at left. If the red tab is not in the correct position, turn the adjustment ring counterclockwise as far as it will go.
Automatic Cleaning: A thorough, fast, and easy cleaning can be accomplished using Grindz™ grinder cleaner. Grindz™ is a product designed to dislodge coffee particles and absorb and remove odors and coffee oil residue. Simply place the recommended amount of Grindz™ (2 Tbs. ) into the empty grinder hopper. Adjust grind setting to 20, and operate as if grinding coffee beans until all of the Grindz™ has been ground. Once complete, we recommend passing twice as much coffee (4 Tbs.
Troubleshooting: Grinder does not run when switched on: 1. 2. 3. Insure the hopper is correctly in place and rotated at least two clicks clockwise. Try the front mounted pulse switch Check the wall outlet with another appliance Grinder runs when switched on, but coffee does not grind: 1. 2. Rotate the grind setting to “40” and run the grinder to free up packed coffee The burrs require cleaning (see Cleaning the Burrs).
Warranty and Service (US only) Length of Warranty: One-year Warranty from date of purchase. Replacement: If you live in the United States and the Virtuoso fails within one year, e-mail: support@baratza.com or call 877-701-2021. Baratza will deliver an identical or comparable replacement to your door free of charge and arrange to have your “failed” grinder returned to us. When you receive your replacement Virtuoso, use the carton and packing material to pack-up your “failed” grinder.
