Care And Cleaning - Krups GX6100 Mode D'emploi

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CARE AND CLEANING

Important:
Spots and marks on the surface of the burrs are part of the hardening process. These marks do not
affect the performance of the grinder or the taste of the coffee.
Ensure the coffee grinder is switched off and unplugged from the power outlet prior to cleaning.
Do not immerse the motor base of the coffee grinder in water.
Do not immerse any part of the burr assembly in water or any other liquid.
Do not place any parts of the coffee grinder in the dishwasher.
Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads.
CLEANING THE MOTOR BASE, BEAN HOPPER AND COFFEE CONTAINER
Remove the bean hopper from the motor base push down and turn anti-clockwise and store unused
beans in an airtight container to preserve their freshness.
Wipe the motor base exterior with a damp cloth and dry.
Wash the bean hopper and coffee container in warm soapy water, then rinse and dry.
CLEANING THE BURRS
If the coffee grinder is used frequently (every day), the burrs need to be cleaned every three weeks to
ensure best performance of the coffee grinder. Regular cleaning helps the burrs achieve consistent
grinding results, which is especially important when grinding coffee for espresso.
1. Ensure the coffee grinder is switched off and unplugged from the power outlet. Remove the bean
hopper from the motor base, push down and turn anti-clockwise.
2. To remove the top burr turn the grind adjustment collar in an anti-clockwise direction until it stops.
(fig. 9).
Important:
The top burr can only be removed when the graphic arrow on the grind adjustment collar is aligned with
the arrow on the motor base.
3. Press and hold down the 'UNLOCK' button at the rear of the motor base and with the other hand
turn the grind adjustment collar anti-clockwise until the graphic arrow on the collar is aligned with the
arrow on the motor base.
4. Lift out the top burr from the grind adjustment collar using the handle.
cleaning brush.
5. Lift the grind adjustment collar away from the motor base and clean with the brush.
6. Clean the bottom burr using the burrcleaning brush.
7. Once both burrs are cleaned, return the grind adjustment collar to its position in the motor base.
8. With the grind adjustment collar in hand align the arrow on the collar with the arrow on the rear of the
motor base, press down.
9. Replace the top burr back into position in the grind adjustment collar and turn clockwise to the desired
grind setting.
ADJUSTING THE BURRS FOR WEAR
The conical burrs are made of tool hardened steel for extra long life. However after prolonged use the
burrs will require adjustment to compensate for wear. A sign of this is when the grinds are not as fine as
they used to be, check by rubbing some of the grinds between two fingers or for espresso the extraction
will also show signs that the grind needs adjusting.
REPLACING THE BURRS
To inquire about having the burrs replaced contact nearest Krups Service Center.
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Clean using the burr-
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