Baratza Maestro Plus User manual

Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
Operations Manual

The nest in conical burr coffee grinders

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Thank you for purchasing the Maestro Plus Conical Burr Cof- fee Grinder. With the Maestro Plus, it’s now easier than ever
to make professional quality coffee. Below are detailed descrip-
tions of the features that make the Maestro Plus stand out from
other grinders in its class.
Precise, conical burrs:
The slow rotating conical burrs of the Maestro Plus preserve
the aroma and avor of the freshly ground beans. Forty steps of
adjustment provide the ne tuning needed for Espresso, Drip, and
French Press Coffee.
Front mounted pulse button
Front-mounted pulse button makes it easy to grind directly into
an espresso brew basket. The discharge chute is designed to
accommodate any home or commercial espresso brew basket.
The Maestro Plus also has a sixty second timer, with segmented
graphics, for easily repeatable grind times.
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Innovative burr calibration system:
The range of grind and the accuracy of the settings is truly im-
pressive. The Maestro Plus has 40 distinct settings of grind from
Espresso to French Press. An innovative calibration system al-
lows all the manufacturing tolerances of the grinder to be elimi-
nated, resulting in identical, accurate performance from each
grinder. Furthermore the Maestro Plus ring burr is supported
on three points, providing a stable platform for a more accurate
grind.

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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................. 1
Table of Contents .................................................................................... 2
Parts Identication .................................................................................. 3
Safety Information.................................................................................... 4
Initial Operation ....................................................................................... 5
Setting the Grind Control ........................................................................ 5
Adjustable Self Timer .................................................................. 6
Front Mounted Pulse Button ....................................................... 6
Care and Cleaning .................................................................................. 7
Cleaning the Housing and Hopper .............................................. 7
Cleaning the Burrs ...................................................................... 7
Remove the Ring Burr ................................................................ 7
Replacing the Ring Burr ............................................................. 8
Replacing the Bean Hopper ....................................................... 8
Automatic Cleaning .................................................................... 9
Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 10
Warranty and Service ........................................................................... 11
Notes .....................................................................................................12
BEFORE USING YOUR GRINDER
Prior to using your Maestro Plus grinder for the rst time you
should wash the bean hopper and ground coffee bin in warm soapy
water. See the section on Care and Cleaning for instruction on how
to remove and reinstall these parts.

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Parts Identication
Whole Bean Hopper
Grind Adjustment Scale
Pulse Button
Adjustable Self-Timer
Ground Coffee Bin
Hopper Lid
Grind Setting Indicator
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Solid Steel Base
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Grind Adjustment Ring
Burr Alignment and Lifting Tabs
Removable Ring Burr
Silicone Seal (cutaway)
Grind Adjustment Tab
Center Cone Burr
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Important Information:
Please read the information below very carefully. It contains im
portant 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).
Disassemble your grinder only as directed in the care and
cleaning section of this manual. If you cannot remedy a mal
function check www.baratza.com and visit our FAQ page. If you
need further assistance e-mail us at suppor[email protected] or
call us at 877-701-2021.
Baratza will not accept any liability for damage or injury if the
grinder is used other than for its intended purpose or is
improperly operated or repaired. All warranty claims will be void.
For Your Safety:
Do not operate the grinder with a damaged cord or plug, or if
the grinder malfunctions.
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
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.
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Initial Operation:
Place the Maestro Plus Grinder on a level surface. Insert the plug into a
120V 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. Select
the correct grind for the brew pro-
cess you are using. 40 grind set-
tings are available. The settings
shown in the table below can be
used as a general guideline. The actual grind size for a particular setting
will vary depending on many factors, including: degree of roast (light vs.
dark), freshness, humidity, type of bean, oil content, etc. With use, you
will determine the setting that is right for your taste, brewing style and
your favorite beans.
Note: Partially ground coffee beans may remain between the burrs
after the grinder is turned off, adjusting the grind may be easier
when the grinder is running.
Setting Type Coffee Grind Average grind
size in microns
1 to 10 Espresso Fine 351 to 495
15 to 28 Drip Medium 701 to 1168
34 to 40 French Press Course 1651 to 1918

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Adjustable Self Timer:
The Maestro Plus 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. With use, you will nd
the most suitable settings for your personal taste.
Front Mounted Pulse Button
For short duration grinding, the Virtuoso is equipped
with a front mounted pulse button. It can can be
used for grinding directly into an espresso-brew-
ing basket. Remove the grounds bin and position the espresso-basket
inside the grinder directly below the pulse button (see photo). Push
and hold the pulse button to grind. Grinding will stop when the button is
released.
Note: It is important that the
espresso basket is held below
the discharge chute so the coffee
powder can free fall into the basket.
Holding the basket up tight to the
discharge chute will cause coffee to
back up and jam your grinder.

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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 (it may be easiest
to tip the grinder over and pour the beans into
a bowl.). 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. Hand wash only.
Do not immerse the grinder housing in water.
Cleaning the Burrs:
If the grinder is used daily, the burrs should be
cleaned every few weeks. Cleaning enables the
burrs to achieve the most consistent grind pos-
sible. Cleaning also removes coffee oils, which
can degrade the avor of the ground coffee. Do
not wash the burr.
Remove the Ring Burr:
Pull the silicone seal off the top of the ring Burr.
Remove the ring burr by lifting it straight up out
of the grinder by the lifting tabs. If the burr does
not lift out, ensure that the grind adjustment tab
is turned fully counterclockwise.

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Cleaning the Ring Burr :
Use the bristle brush (included with your grinder)
to remove any loose coffee residue on the ring
burr, the center cone burr and in the adjustment
area. Vacuum or blow out the residual coffee.
Wash the silicone seal in warm soapy water and
dry.
Replacing the Ring Burr :
Replace the ring burr by lining up the red tab on
the ring burr with the red arrow on the adjustment
ring, if it is not aligned rotate the adjustment ring
fully counter clockwise. Wiggle and push down
rmly on the ring burr to ensure that it seats prop-
erly.
Replacing the Silicone Seal:
After replacing the ring burr, replace the silicone
seal by lining up the two slots in the silicone seal
with the small tabs on the top of the ring burr and
slide the seal onto the ring burr.

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Clean the Coffee-dispensing chute:
Remove the grounds bin. Using your bristle
brush, clean out any coffee grounds that may
be accumulating in the coffee-dispensing chute.
Clean out any ground coffee that has fallen in the
bin area. Replace the the grounds bin.
Replacing the Bean Hopper:
To replace the bean hopper, line up the two tabs
on the base of the hopper (with the small tab on
the right side) with their respective slots in the
top of the grinder housing and insert the hop-
per into the grinder. Once the hopper is in place
rotate it clockwise to your desired grind setting.
Automatic Cleaning:
A thorough, fast, and easy cleaning can be ac-
complished 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.) through to remove
any Grindz™ residue. Discard the ground
coffee. For information on Grindz™ go to
www.urnex.com.
Grindz™ can be purchased at www.
baratza.com

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Troubleshooting:
For a complete and updated troubleshooting guide go to www.baratza.
com FAQ section.
Grinder does not run when switched on:
Insure the hopper is correctly in place and rotated at least
two clicks clockwise (set to a number less than 40)
Check the wall outlet with another appliance
Grinder runs when switched on, but coffee does not grind:
The grinder is jammed with coffee. Go to www.baratza.com for
detailed instructions to clean out the grinding chamber.
Grinder is operating normally, but stops abruptly:
Immediately turn off the grinder. A foreign object, such
as a pebble, green unroasted coffee bean or a twig, may
have jammed the burrs. See “Cleaning the Burrs”.
The grind is not ne enough or course enough:
Check the grind adjustment. If that does not solve the adjust
ment issues, the burrs could be warn and need to be replaced.
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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 Maestro Plus fails within
one year, e-mail: [email protected] 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 Maestro Plus, use the carton and packing
material to pack-up your “failed” grinder. Return to Baratza using the shipping
label included with the replacement grinder. Also, please include your name, ad-
dress and telephone number with the returned grinder.
Proof of Purchase and Product Registration:
Please take a minute to register your Maestro Plus grinder at www.baratza.com.
This registration will enable us to contact you in the unlikely event of a product
safety notication and assist us in complying with the provisions of the Consumer
Product Safety Act. The serial number is located on the bottom of the grinder.
Please keep your sales receipt that shows the date of purchase and complete
the following for your personal records:
Serial Number (located on bottom of grinder): ______________________
Date Purchased: _____________Store:________________________
For repairs or parts contact:
Baratza LLC
3923-120th Ave. S.E.
Bellevue, WA. 98006
877-701-2021
e-mail: support@baratza. com
Parts: www.baratza.com

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Notes:
© 2006
Baratza, LLC
3923-120th Ave. S.E.
Bellevue, WA. 98006
www.baratza.com
rev: 021207