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Care and Cleaning
In order to maintain the functioning of your mill no special care or maintenance
is needed for operation of the mill.
Cleaning of the millstones:
No not apply water or other fluids to clean the millstones!
If you operate your mill regularly cleaning the millstones is not necessary.
Milling of a handful of rice will clean the millstones even removing residue
from oily grain types or spices, etc.
Smeared millstones
If the grain is not dry enough for the fineness chosen, the millstones may
Dry grain "cracks", if you crush it on a hard surface with a spoon. Damp
grain can be flattened like an oatmeal flake. If you cut dry grain kernels
with a sharp knife the pieces will “fly” apart. Cutting damp grain kernels is
like cutting bread. Rye should be stored for at least 6 months after the
harvest.
Cleaning the milling chamber:
Due to functional reasons, when producing fine products, a small residue of
flour will remain in the milling chamber. This small residue will be removed if
after your milling process you let the mill run at the coarsest setting.
Should you be intending not to use your mill over a period of several weeks,
thorough cleaning of the milling chamber is recommended
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this especially
for hygienic reasons. First mill a handful of either rice or grain using a coarse
setting. Open the mill and with a vacuum cleaner remove all residue wheat
from the milling chamber.
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