Baratza Virtuoso User manual

Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
Operations Manual

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Skilled in the art of grinding

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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,
whether at home, the ofce, or your café.
Below are detailed descriptions of the features that make the Virtuoso stand out
from other grinders in its class.
Precise, commercial-quality burrs:
Manufactured in Italy, the Virtuoso’s burrs are of the same material and durabil-
ity as the industry’s highest-quality line of commercial conical burr coffee grind-
ers. The burrs rotate slower than those of most grinders minimizing the heat in
the beans, to preserve the avor.
Innovative burr calibration system:
The range of grind and the accuracy of the settings is truly impressive. The
Virtuoso has 40 distinct settings of grind from Espresso to French Press. An
innovative calibration system allows all the manufacturing tolerances of the
grinder to be eliminated, resulting in identical, accurate performance of each
grinder. Furthermore the Virtuoso ring burr is supported on three points, provid-
ing a stable platform for a more accurate grind. Whether in commercial, semi-
professional or personal applications, exact grind is imperative to a high-quality
extraction and, therefore, a better cup of coffee!
Efcient motor:
The Virtuoso houses a powerful DC motor that produces more than four times
the output 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 over-
heating and automatically resets once the motor cools.

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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
Clearing a Clogged Grinder........................................................ 9
Automatic Cleaning .................................................................. 10
Warranty and Service ........................................................................... 11
Notes ....................................................................................................12
Troubleshooting guide: ........................ www.baratza.com/troubleshooting
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
Burr Alignment and Lifting Tabs
Removable Ring Burr
Silicone Seal (cutaway)
Grind Adjustment Ring
Grind Adjustment Tab
Grind Setting Indicator
Center Cone Burr

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Important Information
Please read the information below very carefully. It contains important
tips for the use, the safety and the maintenance and care of this appli-
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
further assistance e-mail us at [email protected] or call us at
425-641-1245.
• 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 the grinder.

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Note
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.
Initial Operation
See the bottom of the grinder to determine the proper voltage for the
grinder. Place the Virtuoso on a level surface and plug into a correct volt-
age, 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.
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 process
you are using. 40 grind settings 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, includ-
ing: 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. Avoid running the grinder at very ne settings without
beans as it can damage the burrs.
Setting Type of Coffee Grind
1 to 14 Espresso Fine
16 to 32 Filter / Drip Medium
34 to 40 Press Coarse

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Adjustable Self Timer
The Virtuoso is equipped with a 60 second
timer switch. Each segment around the tim-
er represents about 10 seconds of run time.
The grinder switches off automatically once
the time has elapsed. If you want to inter-
rupt grinding before the time has elapsed,
simply turn the timer switch counterclock-
wise 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-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 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 cof-
fee bin in the dishwasher. Handwash 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
will stale and 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.

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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 and the center cone burr mounted within the
motor housing. Wash the silicone seal in warm
soapy water and dry.
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 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 hous-
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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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 build up of cof-
fee powder over time.
Cleaning the Grounds Chute
To clear the grinder remove any beans that remain
in the bean hopper, then remove the bean hop-
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 clean-
ing brush.
Cleaning the Paddle Wheel
Looking at the grinder from the top you’ll see the
cone burr in the center and a paddle wheel with
four ns that rotates at the base of the cone burr
(see photo # 2). During grinding these ns push
the ground coffee out of the grinding chamber.
Ground coffee can get tightly packed between the
ns. Use a straightened jumbo paper clip (or simi-
lar) to remove any coffee powder lodged between
the ns. Once all the coffee is removed, make
sure that all four ns are present and reach to the
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.
Photo # 1
Photo # 2

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Photo # 3
Cleaning the Grinding Chamber Exit Port
Turn the grinder so the back is facing you, then
rotate the black adjustment ring counter clock-
wise until it stops. The rectangular cutout on the
ring should now be at the 11 o’clock position (see
photo # 3). Directly below the cutout, at the bot-
tom of 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 com-
plete the cleaning.
Automatic Cleaning
Note
The use of Grindz will NOT clear a clogged grinder, this can only be
done by following the steps in “Clearing a Clogged Grinder”.
A thorough, fast, and easy cleaning can be accomplished using Grindz™
grinder cleaner. Grindz™is a product designed to dislodge coffee par-
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 information on
Grindz™go to www.urnex.com.
Grindz™can be purchased at www.baratza.com

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Warranty and Service
Length of Warranty: One-year from date of purchase.
United States and Canadian Warranty Information
If your grinder fails within one year: e-mail: [email protected] or call
425-641-1245. Baratza will deliver an identical or comparable replace-
ment grinder to your door, free of charge, and arrange to have your
“failed” grinder returned to us.
When you receive your replacement grinder, please use the carton and
packing material and the return shipping label supplied to return the
“failed” grinder to us. Also, please include your name, address and tele-
phone number.
International Warranty Information
Go to: www.baratza.com for warranty information on grinders sold out-
side the United States.
Proof of Purchase and Product Registration
You can register your grinder at www.baratza.com. Registration will en-
able 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
425-641-1245
e-mail: support@baratza. com
Parts: www.baratza.com

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Notes:

© 2009
Baratza, LLC
3923-120th Ave. S.E.
Bellevue, WA. 98006
www.baratza.com
rev: 051611