Baratza Vario User manual

Vario Faceplate Replacement and Lever Shimming
Tools Needed: Paperclip, Phillips screwdriver, #1 flathead screwdriver, #2 flathead
Before step 1- Unplug it!
Remove the hopper and grounds bin and push the levers to the Press/Courser positions
Gently pry the lever knobs horizontally away and off the grinder (see below, we used a #2 flathead)
Flip the grinder upside down and stand it on the top. Remove the 1 Phillips screw (see below)
The knob will come horizontally off
Push the handle of the screwdriver horizontally

Squeeze the faceplate from the sides as pictured below, and slip a #1 flathead screwdriver in the gap
created. Pry gently to release the faceplate.
Unplug the faceplate from the connector and set it aside.
SHIMMING
Prepare a tiny silicone shim. Flip the grinder so it is upright. Using your #1 Flathead screwdriver, gently
pry open the gap on the lever arm just enough to set the shim in the top. Then, remove the screwdriver
and use a paperclip to push the shim down and fully seat it in the crevice.
Shim
Screwdriver
Paperclip

Shim fully inserted pictured below
RE ASSEMBLY OF THE FACEPLATE
Plug the connector back into the faceplate. Have the unit upside down. Replace the faceplate, putting
the bottom edge of the faceplate (in reference to the grinder standing upside down) in first. Then push
in the top section, lining up the two lever arms with the appropriate slots. Replace the screw.
Flip the grinder back over, push the knobs on to the arms to snap back together, and finish re assembly.
Shim