Baratza Virtuoso User manual

Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
OPERATIONS
MANUAL
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Thank you for purchasing the Virtuoso™ Conical Burr Coffee Grinder. With the
Virtuoso™, it’s now easier than ever to make professional quality coffee.
Below are detailed descriptions of the features that make the Virtuoso™ stand
out from other grinders in its class.
Precision Conical Burrs
Manufactured in Europe, the Virtuoso’s™ 40 mm conical burrs grind coffee at
1.5 to 2.4 g/sec. depending on the setting. But what really sets the Virtuoso™
burrs apart is that these burrs can do a very uniform grind, with a distinct
lack of nes across its grinding range. The Virtuoso™ burrs are exceptional for
espresso, drip, manual brewing methods and Press Pot. These conical burrs
are durable and will remain sharp for many years. The burrs have a precision
mounting system to ensure a stable platform for accurate grinding.
INTRODUCTION

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Grind Adjustment
The range of grind and accuracy of settings is truly impressive. The Virtuoso™
has 40 distinct settings to enable grinding from Espresso to French Press, with
the simple turn of the hopper.
Efcient Motor
The Virtuoso™ houses a powerful DC motor that produces more than four times
the output with twice the efciency of a standard AC motor found in most
grinders in this class. The motor spins at less than one-third the speed, making
it much quieter and lower in pitch. Extremely well-made, the motor is built to
handle long-duty cycles. In addition, it possesses a thermal safety device that
protects the motor from overheating and automatically resets once the motor
cools.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS 4
PARTS IDENTIFICATION 6
SAFETY INFORMATION 7
OPERATION 9
Setting the Grind Control 10
Adjustable Self Timer 11
Front Mounted Pulse Button 12

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CARE and CLEANING 13
Removing the Bean Hopper 13
Removing the Ring Burr 13
Cleaning the Grounds Bin, Hopper and Burrs 14
Replacing the Ring Burr 14
Replacing the Bean Hopper 15
Clearing a Clogged Grinder 15
Automatic Cleaning 16
WARRANTY and SERVICE 17

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
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Whole Bean Hopper
Pulse Button
Grind Setting Indicator
Grind Adjustment Scale
Adjustable Self-Timer
Hopper Lid
Ground Coffee Bin
Grind Adjustment Ring
Grind Adjustment Tab
Center Cone Burr
Silicone Seal (cutaway)
Removable Ring Burr
Burr Alignment and Lifting Tabs

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Please read the information below very carefully. It contains important safety
information for this appliance. Please keep these 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).
►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.
►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.
►Do not operate the grinder with a damaged cord or plug, or if the grinder
malfunctions.
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►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 the
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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OPERATION
Before Using Your Grinder
Prior to using your Virtuoso™ 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.
There may be some rust on the burrs when you receive your grinder. 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.
Initial Operation
Place the Virtuoso™ 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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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. (Lower
number=smaller particle
size) Select the correct
grind for the brew process
you are using.
Turning the hopper to the right (counter-clockwise) produces a bigger particle
size and left (clockwise) produces a smaller particle size.
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.

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Note:
Partially ground coffee beans may remain between the burrs after the grinder is
turned off. When making ANY grind adjustments, the grinder must be running.
Adjustable Self Timer
The Virtuoso™ 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.
Espresso Drip and Pourover Full Immersion
2-6 Brewer 13-14
V60 13-14
Chemex 20-21
AeroPress 8-11
Siphon 14
French Press 30-32

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Front Mounted Pulse Button
For short duration grinding, the
Virtuoso™ is equipped with a front
mounted pulse button. It can be used
for grinding directly into an espresso-
brewing 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 fall freely 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
Removing the Bean Hopper
Remove all beans from the hopper then press the front mounted pulse button
to run any remaining beans through
the grinder. Remove the plug from the
power outlet. Remove the hopper by
rotating it counterclockwise until it
stops, and then lift the bean hopper off
of the grinder housing.
Removing the Ring Burr
Pull the silicone seal off the top of the
Ring Burr. Remove the ring burr by
liftingit straightup out ofthegrinderby
the lifting tabs. If the burr does not lift
out, ensure that the grind adjustment
ring is turned fully counterclockwise.

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Cleaning the Grounds Bin, Hopper and Burrs
Wash the grounds bin, hopper, and the hopper lid in warm soapy water, then
rinse and dry.
If the grinder is used daily, the burrs should be cleaned at least every few months
using tablets (see below for Automatic Cleaning) or with a stiff brush. Proper
cleaning enables the burrs to achieve the most consistent grind possible.
Cleaning also removes some coffee oils, which will stale and degrade the avor
of the ground coffee.
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. Do NOT wash
the burrs with water.
Replacing the Ring
Burr
Ensure that the black adjustment ring
is rotated counterclockwise as far as it will go. Replace the burr by lining up the
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red tab on the burr with the rectangular cutout on the black adjustment ring.
Wiggle and push down rmly on the ring burr to 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.
Replacing the Bean
Hopper
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 housing and
insert the hopper into the grinder.
Once the hopper is in place, rotate it
clockwise.
Clearing a Clogged Grinder
If your grinder is not dispensing coffee normally, it could be clogged with coffee
powder. This can happen if the grounds bin or portalter are allowed to overll
and ground coffee gets backed up into the grounds chute and grinding chamber.
It can also happen with the buildup of coffee powder over time.
Go to the Troubleshooting section on Baratza.com for help unclogging your
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Automatic Cleaning
A thorough, fast, and easy cleaning can
be accomplished using Full CircleTM
biodegradable grinder cleaning tablets.
Full Circle tablets are designed to
dislodge coffee particles and absorb
and remove odorsand coffeeoil residue.
Remove all beans from the hopper
and run the grinder to remove any
beans inside. Place the recommended
amount of Grindz into the empty
grinder hopper. Adjust the grind
setting to 30, place insert the grounds
bin and use the pulse button to run the
grinder. Grind all of the tablets into the
bin. Once complete, we recommend
grinding approximately 30g coffee to
remove any tablet residue. Discard the
ground tablets/coffee. For information
on Full Circle cleaning tablets, go to
www.urnex.com.

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WARRANTY and SERVICE
U.S. and Canadian Warranty Information
Limited Warranty for Baratza Grinders is 1 year from the original date of
purchase. This warranty covers all defects in materials and workmanship
(parts and labor) including free ground transportation to and from our repair
facility within the US and Canada. This warranty does not apply to: improper
use, lack of cleaning, abuse, normal wear and tear, lack of proper adjustment,
foreign objects (stones, screws, etc.) in the beans, or uses outside the intended
use of grinding whole roasted coffee beans. If your grinder fails within one
year, email [email protected] or call 425-641-1245. For additional warranty,
support, or troubleshooting information, go to www.baratza.com.
International Warranty Information
For all countries outside the US and Canada, the warranty, support and service
is provided by the International Retailer you purchased from. To nd a retailer
near you go to http://www.baratza.com/retailers/international.
Proof of Purchase and Product Registration
You can register your grinder at www.baratza.com. 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 grinders. Please keep your sales
receipt that shows the date of purchase.
For Repairs or Questions
Email: [email protected]
For Parts and Information go to: www.baratza.com.

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Manual Revision Date 5/2014
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