Grinder setting
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The grinder setting determines the
contact time between the ground coffee
and the water, known as the extraction
time. Only when the ideal grinder
setting is selected can the appliance
dispense a perfect cup of coffee with a
fine, hazelnut-brown crema.
Identifying the ideal grinder
setting
There are various ways to tell whether
the coffee grinder is set correctly.
The coffee has been too coarsely
ground if:
- The espresso or coffee flows into the
cup very quickly.
- The espresso or coffee tastes sour.
- The crema is very pale and uneven.
The coffee has been too finely ground
if:
- The espresso or coffee flows into the
cup very slowly.
- The espresso or coffee tastes too
bitter.
- The crema is dark brown.
Adjusting the grinder setting
If the grinder setting is adjusted by
more than one level, the grinder may
be damaged.
Only adjust the grinder one setting at
a time.
Each time you adjust the setting,
start making a new drink so that the
beans are ground. Adjust the grinder
setting one setting at a time again.
The slide control for adjusting the
grinder setting is located on the top
right behind the appliance door.
Open the appliance door.
Push the slide control a maximum of
one setting to the left (for finer
grinding) or to the right (for coarser
grinding).
The grinder setting you select will be
used for all types of beans and coffee
drinks.
Close the appliance door.
Make one cup of coffee.
Now you can adjust the grinder setting
again.
The grinder will naturally wear out
slightly over time. Set the grinder to a
finer setting if necessary.