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Conical(Burr(Coffee(Grinder
Operations(Manual

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Introduction+.............................................................................................+1
Table+of+Contents+....................................................................................+2
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Safety+Information....................................................................................+4
Initial+Operation+.......................................................................................+5+++
Setting+the+Grind++Adjustment+......................................................................+5
++++++++++++Adjustable+Self+Timer+..................................................................+6
++++++++++++Front+Mounted+Pulse+Button+.......................................................+7
+ PortaHolder™+ Installation+ .......................................................+ 7
Care+and+Cleaning+..................................................................................+8+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
++++++++++++Cleaning+the+Housing+and+Hopper+..............................................+8
++++++++++++Cleaning+the+Burrs+......................................................................+8
++++++++++++Remove+the+Ring+Burr+................................................................+8
+ Cleaning+the+Ring+Burr+................................................................+9
++++++++++++Replacing+the+Ring+Burr+.............................................................+9
++++++++++++Replacing+the+Bean+Hopper+.......................................................+9
++++++++++++Cleaning+a+Clogged+Grinder.......................................................+10
+ Automatic+Cleaning+ ...................................................................11
Warranty+and+Service+............................................................................+12
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Troubleshooting+guide+.........................+www.baratza.com/troubleshooting++++++++++
BEFORE+USING+YOUR+GRINDER
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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+reinX
stall+these+parts.

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Whole+Bean+Hopper
MACRO+Grind+Adjustment+Scale
Pulse+Button
Adjustable+SelfXTimer
Ground+Coffee+Bin
Hopper+Lid
Burr+Alignment+and+Lifting+Tabs
Removable+Ring+Burr
Silicone+Seal+(cutaway)
Grind+Adjustment+Ring
Grind+Adjustment+Tab
MACRO+Grind+Setting+Indicator
Center+Cone+Burr
MICRO+Grind+Adjustment

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Please+read+the+information+below+very+carefully.++It+contains+important+
tips+for+the+use,+the+safety+and+the+maintenance+and+care+of+this+appliX
ance.++Please+keep+these+operating+instructions+for+future+reference.
 Use+only+with+AC+current+and+the+correct+voltage.++See+the+label+on+
the+base+of+the+grinder+to+determine+the+correct+voltage.++
 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+malfunction+check+
www.baratza.com+and+visit+our+Troubleshooting+page.++If+you+need+
[email protected]+or+call+us+at+
+425X641X1245.
 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+outletXnever+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+the+grinder.+

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6)&-7.
You+may+notice+some+rust+on+the+burrs.++This+is+normal+and+will+disappear+
after+a+small+amount+of+coffee+has+been+ground.++To+remove+the+rust+and+
season+the+burrs,+grind+1/4+pound+of+coffee+and+discard.
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See+the+bottom+of+the+grinder+to+determine+the+proper+voltage+for+the+
grinder.+Place+the+PRECISO+on+a+level+surface+and+plug+into+a+correct+
voltage,+AC+outlet+only.+++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.
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Slowly+rotate+the+bean+
hopper+clockwise+or+
counter+clockwise+to+
align+the+indicator+on+
the+bean+hopper+with+
the+desired+number+
setting+on+the+Macro+
grind+scale.++Select+the+
correct+grind+for+the+
brew+process+you+are+
using.+(Note:+whenX
ever+moving+the+Macro+
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Set+the+Micro+adjustment+lever+to+the+middle+of+the+scale.++Grind+a+small+
amount+of+coffee.++Check+the+particle+size.++If+the+particle+size+is+close+to+
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on+the+Macro+scale.++With+both+the+hopper+and+the+micro+adjustment,+
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1+to+14 Espresso Fine
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(clockwise)+produces+a+smaller+particle+size.+++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,+brewX
ing+style+and+your+favorite+beans.
6)&-7.Partially+ground+coffee+beans+may+remain+between+the+burrs+after+
the+grinder+is+turned+off,+adjusting+the+grind+may+be+easier+when+the+
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beans+as+it+can+damage+the+burrs.
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ond+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+counX
terclockwise+until+the+grinder+switches+off.
The+quantity+of+ground+coffee+you+need+depends+on+
the+type+of+bean,+coarseness+of+the+grind,+brewing+
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For+short+duration+grinding,+the+PRECISO+is+
equipped+with+a+front+mounted+pulse+button.++It+can+
be+used+for+grinding+directly+into+an+espressoXbrewX
ing+basket.++Remove+the+grounds+bin+and+position+
the+espressoXbasket+inside+the+grinder+directly+
below+the+pulse+button+or+position+the+espresso+
basket+in+the+Portaholder+which+is+included+(see+
photo).++Push+and+hold+the+pulse+button+to+grind.+
Grinding+will+stop+when+the+button+is+released.
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under+and+gets+hooked+by+the+hook+bracket+at+the+
top+rear+of+the+PortaHolder™+while+the+base+of+the+
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and+ move+ the+ bracket+ higher+ or+ lower+ in+ order+ to+
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er™.++Turn+the+timer+to+the+desired+time.++The+grinder+
will+run+for+the+time+set+and+stop+automatically.
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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.
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Do+not+put+the+bean+hopper,+hopper+lid,+or+ground+cofX
fee+bin+in+the+dishwasher.+Handwash+only.
Do+not+immerse+the+grinder+housing+in+water.
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If+the+grinder+is+used+daily,+the+burrs+should+be+
cleaned+every+few+weeks.++Cleaning+enables+the+
burrs+to+achieve+the+most+consistent+grind+posX
sible.++Cleaning+also+removes+coffee+oils+which+
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coffee.++Do+not+wash+the+burr.+
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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.

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Use+the+bristle+brush+(included+with+your+grinder)++
to+remove+any+loose+coffee+residue+on+the+ring+
burr+and+the+center+cone+burr+mounted+within+the+
motor+housing.++Wash+the+silicone+seal+in+warm+
soapy+water+and+dry.+
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Ensure+that+the+black+adjustment+ring+is+rotated+
counterclockwise+as+far+as+it+will+go.++Replace+the+
burr+by+lining+up+the+red+tab+on+the+burr+with+the+
rectangular+cutout+on+the+black+adjustment+ring.++
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ensure+that+it+seats+properly.
After+replacing+the+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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To+replace+the+bean+hopper,+line+
up+the+two+small+tabs+on+the+base+
of+the+hopper+with+their+respective+
slots+in+the+top+of+the+grinder+housX
ing+and+insert+the+hopper+into+the+
grinder.++Once+the+hopper+is+in+place+
rotate+it+clockwise+to+your+desired+
grind+setting.++++

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If+your+grinder+is+not+dispensing+coffee+normally,+it+could+be+clogged+
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chute+and+grinding+chamber.++It+can+also+happen+with+the+build+up+of+cofX
fee+powder+over+time.
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To+clear+the+grinder+remove+any+beans+that+remain+
in+the+bean+hopper,+then+remove+the+bean+hopX
per.++Also+remove+the+ring+burr+and+the+grounds+
bin.+++Check+to+see+if+the+grounds+chute+is+clogged+
by+looking+at+the+exit+of+the+grounds+chute+which+
is+located+at+the+top+of+the+recess+that+holds+the+
grounds+bin+(see+photo+#+1).++If+clogged,+remove+
the+coffee+grounds+with+a+stiff+piece+of+wire+such+
as+a+straightened+jumbo+paper+clip+and+your+
cleaning+brush.++++ ++++++
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+Looking+at+the+grinder+from+the+top+you’ll+see+the+
cone+burr+in+the+center+and+a+paddle+wheel+with+
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the+ground+coffee+out+of+the+grinding+chamber.++
Ground+coffee+can+get+tightly+packed+between+the+
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lar)+to+remove+any+coffee+powder+lodged+between+
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wall+of+the+grinding+chamber.++If+the+paddle+wheel+is+broken+or+warn,+go+
to+www.baratza.com+troubleshooting+to+see+how+to+purchase+and+replace+
the+paddle+wheel.
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rotate+the+black+adjustment+ring+counter+clockwise+
until+it+stops.++The+rectangular+cutout+on+the+ring+
should+now+be+at+the+11+o’clock+position+(see+phoX
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the+chamber+is+the+exit+port+leading+to+the+grounds+
bin.+++If+the+exit+port+is+clogged,+clear+it+with+the+
jumbo+paper+clip+and+brush.++Make+sure+the+exit+
port+and+grounds+chute+are+clear+all+the+way+to+the+
exit+of+the+grounds+chute.++A+blast+of+compressed+air+
can+help+complete+the+cleaning.
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+A+thorough,+fast,+and+easy+cleaning+can+be+accomplished+using+Grindz™+
grinder+cleaner.++Grindz™+is+a+product+designed+to+dislodge+coffee+parX
ticles+and+absorb+and+remove+odors+and+coffee+oil+
residue.++Simply+place+one+packet+of+Grintz™+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+about+4+Tbs.+of+
coffee+through+the+grinder+to+remove+any+Grindz™+
residue.++Discard+the+ground+coffee.+++For+informaX
tion+on+Grindz™+go+to+www.urnex.com.
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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:__________________________+
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