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CUP MODE AND ESPRESSO MODE
The ground amount is determined via the grinding time. The appliance stops auto-
matically, when the set total grinding time elapsed. You can adapt the grinding time
to your requirements. For this, the appliance offeres two modes of operation.
•
Cup mode
: Without portafilter cradle installed, the cup mode is active and the
cup icon illuminates. Use this mode for grinding into the storage container or
any other fitting vessel. For getting the desired amount, select the number of cups
(1 to 10) and the grinding time pro cup (3 to 5 seconds; see: ‘Operation /
Grinding into the Storage Container’). Defaults: 1 cup and 3 seconds pro cup.
NOTE
In cup mode, the total grinding time until automatic shut-off is determined via the
number of cups multiplied by the grinding time pro cup. For example: when set-
ting 5 seconds grinding time pro cup and 6 cups, the total grinding time is 30
seconds. We recommend to avoid longer total grinding times, because the grin-
der warms up during grinding and, therefore, prolonged grinding times cause loss
of flavours.
•
Espresso mode
: You may install a provided portafilter cradle and grind directly
into the portafilter. With the cradle installed, the espresso mode is active auto-
matically and the espresso icon illuminates. You select the total grinding time (5
to 20 seconds until shut-off) for getting the desired amount (see: ‘Operation /
Grinding into a Portafilter’). Default: 8 seconds.
TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
Taste and flavour of your coffee depend on a lot of essential constituents. Apart from
the brewing method, type of coffee beans, roast and freshness, an even grind and
perfectly suited grind size of the coffee beans are cructial. Therefore, this high-quality
grinder is the first step on the way to your perfect coffee delight.
• The optimum flavour of your coffee is achieved, when grinding the coffee beans
directly before brewing. Surplus coffee powder should be stored on a cool and
dark place in an air-tight container.
• The grind size has a great influence on the flow of water through the coffee
powder, thus determining the taste and flavour of your coffee. When adjusting
the grind size, the used brewing method must be taken into consideration,
because each method of coffee making requires a special grind size. Icons
indicating the 3 most frequently used brewing methods are shown on the grind
size graduation.
The following table gives some rules of thumb. Your preferred setting may differ
noticeably.
Setting
Grind Size
Used for …
1-2
extra fine
Turkish mocha (Cesve)
3-5
fine
espresso machines
6-10
medium
siphon coffee makers
11-20
coarse
drip coffee makers
17-25
very coarse
manual filtering
26-31
extra coarse
plunger coffee makers (French Press)
• It is normal that a few attempts are needed for finding the optimum grind size.
Begin with a medium grind size in the range, suited for your preferred brewing
method (refer to the table above). Make the required fine tuning of the grind size
in small steps (1-2 grading lines) for getting the desired results.
• After grinding, some coffee powder will stay in the grinder. Therefore, after
making your changes let the grinder give off 2-3 portions, before reviewing the
result.
• It is best to grind coffee beans directly before brewing. When you need the
same amount of coffee powder for each brewing cycle, we recommend to
adjust the grinding time accordingly. The appliance will give off the allocated
amount and stop automatically.
• When using an espresso machine you should grind directly into the portafilter.
Use the appropriate cradle: 51mm cradle for 50-54mm portafilters or 58mm
cradle for 56-58mm portafilters.
• Aroma and taste fade quickly, when storing coffee powder for more than a
week. Store coffee beans or coffee powder on a cool, dark place in a dry,
air-tight container. For this, you may use the storage container of the appliance.
•
Grinding small stocks for some days
: We recommend to stop grinding after
max. 30 seconds and make a break of at least 10 minutes, before starting
operation again. This will avoid that the grinder tools heat up excessively and
therefore, helps to preserve the flavour of your coffee.
• You may grind in any type of vessel that fits under the grinder outlet. However,
ensure that your vessel stands stably within the grinder and will not fall out. For
example: some re-usable filter baskets for drip coffee machines may fit into the
grinder.
