Tribest MILL-1 User manual

Read Instructions Before Using
OPERATION MANUAL
MODEL: MILL-1

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Congratulations and welcome to the Tribest family! Your purchase of the Tribest MILL-1 Grain Mill
represents a decision that you made to live a healthier lifestyle. As with every Tribest product, the
Tribest MILL-1 Grain Mill’s rich features are the result of smart choices that were made to do one
thing: Make Healthy Living Easy.
Tribest Grain Mills are hand-crafted with precision German engineering. All of the Tribest mills
feature stone mills to create an ultra fine grind without the heat associated with stainless steel mills.
The grindstones in Tribest mills are made of natural corundum stone that has been mixed with a
special ceramic to create an ultra-hard stone that resists chipping and wearing. Plus they
are encased in beautiful beech, birch, or plastic casings that are an elegant addition to your
kitchen appliances.
Because you want only the best for you and your family, freshly ground flour made from whole
wheat, rice, oats, corn or any other grain is the best way to leverage the maximum nutrition and
flavor of these essential foods. With power, beauty, and precision, the Tribest Grain Mills unlock all
the nutrients and flavors of grains when you need them. Your favorite breads, pastas, cereals, and
desserts will come alive as never before. You insist on fresh juice for its greater taste and nutrition -
why settle for less with this equally important food group?
Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with your Tribest MILL-1 Grain Mill and make sure you
have received all the parts included with your package. Once you have done so, you are now ready
to begin creating scrumptious delights for you and your family. Please take the time to read through
the entire operation manual for proper use and care instructions.
If you have any questions, comments, or need any tips, please do not hesitate to contact us at
1-888-254-7336 or via email at [email protected]. We are always happy to help.
We graciously ask that you rate the Tribest MILL-1 Grain Mill at www.tribestlife.com. We appreciate
your feedback.
INTRODUCTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Introduction.....................................................................................................................3
• Important Safeguards.....................................................................................................6
• Before First Use..............................................................................................................7
• Instructions.....................................................................................................................8
• Parts & Features.............................................................................................................9
• Start-Up.........................................................................................................................10
• Cleaning........................................................................................................................12
•Troubleshooting................................................................................................................13
• When you need service.................................................................................................14
• Product Information.......................................................................................................15

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
The following basic safety precautions apply when using electrical appliances. When using
electrical, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not use defective units.
3. If the main cord is damaged, only the manufacturer, its customer service department or a
qualified professional may replace it.
4. Only authorized Tribest professionals may perform repairs.
5. Never operate your mill unattended!
6. Never reach into the funnel or flour outlet when the unit is operating – risk of injury!
7. Before opening the housing, be absolutely sure to pull the mains plug to prevent the unit from
accidentally activating – risk of injury!
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. This device is not intended for use by persons (including children) with impaired physical, sensory
or mental abilities or who lack experience and/or knowledge unless they are supervised by a
person responsible for their safety or have been instructed by such a person in how to use the
device. Children must be under supervision to ensure that they do not play with the device.
10. Never immerse the device in water.
*Tribest Grain Mills are equipped with an overcurrent circuit breaker that protects the motor from
excessive current consumption (e. g. if debris jams the grindstones).
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Before you use the device for the first time, please first carefully read through the safety instructions
and operating instructions. Only in this way you will be able to use all functions safely and reliably.
Hold onto these operating instructions for future reference. Pass these operating instructions on to
any subsequent user of the product.
1. Removing the transport guard (see page 9 “Start-up”)
2. Mill feed - Please only use clean and dry grains. You can determine this if the seed crackles
distinctly when you crush it against a hard surface with a spoon. Wet grain can be crushed and
then looks like an oat flake. Please consult the table of mill feed on page 10 when adjusting the
fineness. Please only mill sweet corn for grinding corn. Only process mill feed with the device once.
3. Power supply - Only connect the mill to an alternating current source. Check whether the existing
mains voltage corresponds to the voltage specified on the base plate.
4. Location - The mill housing is made of wood. Wood is a living material that is affected by changes
in temperature and humidity, which may cause it to crack. You can best protect and care for
the housing by not placing the mill close to radiators and not placing it right next to a stove
(steam, moisture).
5. Setting up the mill - During use, place the flour mill on a hard, level base (kitchen countertop).
The slots on the bottom of the device may not be obstructed so that the motor can be ventilated.
BEFORE FIRST USE

PARTS LIST
Funnel lid
Funnel
Brass screws
Adjusting lever
Flour outlet
On/Off Switch
(Top) Fixed Grindstone
Grinding Chamber
(Bottom) Rotating Grindstone
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START-UP
Please first read through the section “Before First Use” (p. 7) and “Important Safeguards”
(p. 6)!
Be absolutely sure to remove the transport guard before first use! You can remove the transport guard
by removing the four brass screws (figure 1) on the funnel plate and lifting up the funnel (figure 2).
Completely remove the three red screws with a cross-slotted screw driver (figure 3).
Check that the foam rubber gasket is properly seated around the hole in the top grindstone (figure 4).
You can now return the funnel to its previous position and secure it with the brass screws.
Milling
Once connected to a power supply, your Tribest Grain Mill is ready for use.
Place a bowl under the flour outlet and adjust the fineness (figure 5). Then fill the funnel with grain
and turn on the mill.
Figure 1 Remove the four
bronze screws with the
enclosed Allen wrench.
Figure 2 Lift the funnel Figure 3 Remove the red
transport screws
Figure 5 Set the fineness: forward
for fine, back for coarse
Figure 4 Make sure the foam
rubber gasket is properly seated
(arrow). Now return the funnel to
its previous position and secure
it with the brass screws
Funnel lid
Funnel
Brass screws
Adjusting lever
Flour outlet
On/Off Switch

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Setting the fineness
You can set the fineness of the mill feed steplessly between “1” and “9” using the adjusting lever.
When changing the setting from “9” to “1”, the mill should either
- be on
- or the grinder must be empty.
The different types of grain and other mill feed differ considerably with respect to their fat and fibre
content, endosperms etc. Our mill feed table is based on this. Tribest Grain mills have undergone
extensive testing and this table was compiled accordingly for your reference. However, the values
provided are approximate and are dependant on the moisture content of the grain. If you wish to
increase the fineness above the level specified in the table, the end result will be super fine. This
increases the risk of the grindstones clogging. Pay attention to the milling noise: If it diminishes con-
siderably, then the grindstones are starting to clog. Set the adjusting lever to coarser.
Turn off the mill once all mill feed has been processed. If there is no mill feed in the grinder, you can
hear the grindstones rubbing against one another in the fine setting. Cause: Despite a high degree of
precision, the threading for the fine setting always has to have a small amount of play. This small
amount of play is neutralised when the pressure from milling is exerted on the two grindstones.
Grains that by nature have their own unique hardness exert a different milling pressure on the
grinder. For this reason, we recommend different settings.
Mill Feed Table
START-UP
Mill feed Setting from level
Wheat 1
Rye 1.5-2
Spelt 1.5-2
Barley 2.5
Oats 2.5
Millet 1
Sweet corn 0
Durum wheat 0
Brown rice (not parboiled) 1
Buckwheat 1
Green spelt 1
Flax seed (mix 1:1 with wheat) 2
Chick peas 1.5
Green peas 1.5
Nutritional yeast akes 1.5
Quinoa 0.5
Amaranth (slowly pour into the funnel) 0
Feel free to also try foods that
can be rolled and those that
can be poured that are not
indicated on the adjacent
table, e. g. dry spices.
Proceed with care when
trying new types and let us
know about your results: We
are always delighted to learn
more.
Oilseeds jam the grinder due
to their high fat content. For
this reason, mix mill feed with
high fat content 1:1 with
wheat or another grain.