the Smart Grinder™ Pro Instruction Booklet BCG820 (Suits all colour models)
CONTENTS 2 3 We recommend safety first 8 Know your new appliance 10 Operating your new appliance 17 Care & Cleaning 18 Making good coffee 19 Troubleshooting
WE RECOMMEND SAFETY FIRST At Sage® we are very safety conscious. We design and manufacture appliances with your safety foremost in mind. We also ask that you exercise a degree of care when using any electrical appliance and adhere to the following precautions. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE • Before using for the first time please ensure that your electricity supply is the same as shown on the rating label on the underside of the appliance.
WE RECOMMEND SAFETY FIRST • To eliminate a choking hazard for young children, remove and safely discard the protective cover fitted to the power plug of the Smart Grinder™ Pro. • Do not place the Smart Grinder™ Pro near the edge of a bench or table during operation. • Do not place the Smart Grinder™ Pro on or near a hot gas burner, electric element or where it could touch a heated oven. • Do not operate the Smart Grinder™ Pro on a sink drain board.
WE RECOMMEND SAFETY FIRST • Do not operate the Smart Grinder™ Pro for longer than 2 minutes as this could cause overheating. Allow the Smart Grinder™ Pro to cool down for 20 minutes after long operation. • Do not use the Smart Grinder™ Pro for any other purpose than grinding coffee beans. • Do not use pre ground coffee in bean hopper. The Smart Grinder™ Pro will not grind food that is sticky, or extremely hard, or make pastes of any fruits, seeds or herbs i.e. curry pastes, nut batters.
WE RECOMMEND SAFETY FIRST IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES • This appliance is for household use only. • Unwind power cord fully before use. • Do not let power cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. • Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended purpose as described in this instruction book. Do not use outdoors. Do not use in moving vehicles or boats. • Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
WE RECOMMEND SAFETY FIRST The symbol shown indicates that this appliance should not be disposed of in normal household waste. It should be taken to a local authority waste collection centre designated for this purpose or to a dealer providing this service. For more information, please contact your local council office.
KNOW YOUR NEW APPLIANCE A B C D I Oi Oii E F J G K H O L M N 8
KNOW YOUR NEW APPLIANCE A. Bean Hopper Lid Air tight seal to maximise bean freshness. B. Bean Hopper 450g bean hopper with locking system for easy removal and bean transfer. C. Hardened Stainless Steel Conical Burrs Maximises particle size for full flavour potential. - Removable and Adjustable Upper Burr D. Backlit LCD Screen Displays grind setting, grind size, number of shots or cups and current grind time. E. GRIND AMOUNT/PROGRAM Dial Adjusts programmed amount to increase or decrease dose. F.
OPERATING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE GRINDER OVERVIEW Your Smart Grinder™ Pro uses hardened stainless steel Conical Burrs to grind whole bean coffee suitable for a range of brewing methods, from the finest setting for espresso to the coarsest setting for plunger. You are able to select the amount of shots or cups with a single button. The grind amount (dose) for all coffee types is controlled by a digital timer.
OPERATING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE GRINDING FOR ESPRESSO COFFEE Use single wall filter baskets when grinding fresh coffee beans. Use the finer 1–30 settings in the ESPRESSO range. STEP 2: Selecting your SHOTS/CUPS Select the desired amount of ground coffee required by pressing the SHOTS/CUPS button. GRIND AMOUNT SHOTS CUPS START PAUSE STEP 1: Insert the appropriate portafilter cradle size. Insert your portafilter into the cradle.
OPERATING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE STEP 3: GRINDING INTO GRINDS CONTAINER OR COFFEE FILTER Select your grind size For espresso, we recommend selecting Grind Size setting 12 as a starting point and moving the Grind Size dial Coarser or Finer to adjust the flow of espresso as required. This should be done in conjunction with setting the grind amount (dose). STEP 1: Remove cradle by sliding out from under the grind outlet.
OPERATING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE • Press the START/PAUSE/CANCEL button to start grinding operation. FEATURES OF YOUR SMART GRINDER™ PRO Automatic Grinding SHOTS CUPS START PAUSE Grinding automatically allows you to grind hands-free. The grinder will automatically stop when the preset amount of coffee is dispensed. • Press and release either the START/PAUSE/CANCEL button or push the handle of your portafilter once. This will activate the PORTAFILTER SWITCH.
OPERATING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE Pause Function Manual Grinding You can pause the grinder during operation allowing you to collapse or settle the coffee in the portafilter. Grinding manually allows you to have complete control over how much coffee is dispensed. • Press and release the START/PAUSE/CANCEL button to start the grinding operation. • • During grinding, press the START/PAUSE/CANCEL button again to pause the operation for 10 seconds.
OPERATING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE ADJUSTING YOUR GRIND AMOUNT NOTE The Grind Amount Dial gives you the ability to modify the preset SHOTS/CUPS amounts to deliver more or less ground coffee into your portafilter or grinds container. To RESET the grind amount/time to the default settings, press and hold the SHOTS/CUPS button until a long beep sounds. Increasing the Grind Amount To increase the grind amount selected, turn the GRIND AMOUNT dial to the right. Each adjustment will increase the grind time by 0.
OPERATING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE ADJUSTING CONICAL BURRS Some types of coffee may require a wider grind range to achieve an ideal extraction or brew. A feature of your Smart Grinder™ Pro is the ability to extend this range with an adjustable upper burr. We recommend making only one adjustment at a time.
CARE, CLEANING & STORAGE CARE, CLEANING & STORAGE NOTE 1. Empty beans from the hopper and grind out any excess beans (see below). Do not use alkaline or abrasive cleaning agents, steel wool or scouring pads, as these can damage the surface. 2. Unplug power cord from power outlet before cleaning. 3. Wash the grind container and lid, bean hopper and lid in warm soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly. NOTE Please do not clean any grinder parts or accessories in the dishwasher. 4.
MAKING GOOD COFFEE MAKING BETTER QUALITY COFFEE PLUNGER COFFEE • Freshly ground coffee is the key to making coffee with more flavour and body. Follow these easy steps for a great cup: • Coffee flavour and strength is a personal preference. Vary the type of coffee beans, amount of coffee and fineness of grind to achieve the flavour you prefer. 1. Using a variable temperature kettle, heat the appropriate volume of water to 95˚C. This is an ideal temperature for brewing coffee. Do not use boiling water.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Grinder does not start after pressing START/ PAUSE/CANCEL button • Grinder not plugged in. • Plug power cord into power outlet. • Remove power plug from power outlet. Leave for 20 minutes to cool down before using again. • Lock bean hopper into position. • Grinder has overheated. • Bean hopper not attached correctly. ‘PLEASE LOCK HOPPER’ will be displayed on LCD screen.
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