Mahlkönig Guatemala Operating Guide
- Isabella Runge (Unlicensed)
Mahlkönig Guatemala Grinder
Retail Grind
Decaf Beans
Single Origin
Guatemala Parts Diagram
Bean Hopper
Start Button
Bag Clamp Lever
Collecting Tray
Coffee Bag Table
Spout
Adjusting Cap
Numbered Settings
Stop Button
Release Button
On/Off Switch
Power Plug
Bag Clamp
Table Mount
Adjusting Screw
Adjusting Spindle
Screw
Finger Protection
Lid
Operations
Adding the coffee beans
Open the lid of the bean hopper and pour coffee beans into bean hopper from above.
The maximum filling quantity should be approx. 1cm below the edge of the bean hopper.
Place lid back on bean hopper before operating.
Setting the grinding degree
NOTE: THE FINEST SETTING IS “1” AND THE COURSEST IS “20”
Turn the adjusting cap towards the desired grind setting for the requested coffee.
Prepare a suitable container/coffee bad for collecting the coffee grounds. Insert into the bag clamp by holding down the bag clamp lever and release.
The bag clamp will close around the spout and hold the coffee bag in place.
Changing the coffee variety
Grind the coffee beans that remain in the grinder until it runs empty.
Pour the new coffee beans into the bean hopper.
Grind 2 grams of the new coffee variety to remove any residues from the old coffee beans and to warm up the machine.
Cleaning
Cleaning the casing
Switch OFF the grinder and remove the power plug.
Clean the following parts with a grinder brush:
Spout
Spout chute
Bag clamp
Bag clamp lever
Coffee bag table
Table mount
Adjusting screws
Remove the collecting tray by lifting it out of the casing recess. Wipe the casing and the collecting tray with a damp cloth as necessary, but at least once a week.
Clean the mechanism of the bag clamp with a grinder brush.
Clean the power cable outlet at the rear of the casing using a grinder brush.
Cleaning the Guatemala
Loosen the adjusting screw on the table using a slot screwdriver and pull the table out of the table mount.
Clean the table with a brush.
Clean the table and table mount with a damp cloth and then try them thoroughly.
Reinsert the table and fasten the adjusting screw on the table using a slot screwdriver.
Cleaning the bean hopper
NOTE: The bean hopper must be cleaned daily to remove any coffee oil residue, which can have a negative effect on the taste.
Grind the coffee beans that remain in the grinder until it runs empty.
Remove the lid from the bean hopper and clean the underside of the lid with a brush to remove any excess grind and clean lid with a damp cloth. Let dry.
Clean the bean hopper inside and outside with a damp cloth and then dry it.
Clean the finger protection gently with a thin and grinder brush.
Cleaning the grinding mechanism
Grind the coffee beans that remain in the grinding mechanism until the grinder runs idle and no coffee beans are left in the bean hopper.
Use the adjusting cap to set the coarsest possible grinding degree.
Pour the grinder cleaner into the bean hopper.
Place a collecting container underneath the spout to collect the grinder cleaner.
Press the start button to start grinding the grinder cleaner. The grinding of the grinder cleaner is completed as soon as the grinder begins to idle.
Switch off the grinder by pressing the stop button once the grinder cleaner has been completely ground.
Wipe down the bean hopper with a dry, lint-free cloth.
Remove any left over cleaning particles by grinding the same amount of coffee beans as the grinder cleaner used. Set the grinder to the desired grinding degree during the grinding process.
Dispose of the ground grinder cleaner and the ground coffee beans in commercial/domestic waste.
Troubleshooting
Problem | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
The grinder is not grinding or buzzing | The power plug is not plugged into a socket | Insert the power plug into a properly installed socket |
The thermal overcurrent circuit breaker has been triggered | Check whether the circuit breakers release button has popped out. Push it back in if necessary. If the circuit breaker repeatedly pops out, Contact your technician | |
The electric fuse has tripped | Check the back-up fuse. Return it to its original state or replace it. Check whether other loads are connected to this fuse and if so, pull their plugs. If the fuse trips repeatedly, Contact your technician | |
The grinder is humming but not grinding | The grinding mechanism is blocked | Change the grind adjustment setting to “coarse” and start the grinding process. The grinder will clear itself. Then, during operation, change the grind adjustment setting to the desired |
The groups are too fine | Release the lock on the grind adjustment setting and set the grinding degree to “10”. Start the grinding process. The grinder will clear itself. Then, during operation, change the grind adjustment setting to the desired grinding degree | |
A foreign object is in the grinding mechanism | Clean the grinding mechanism (refer to instructions above) and remove foreign object. If the foreign object cannot be removed, Contact your technician | |
The grinder is not grinding finely enough | The burrs are worn out | Contact your technician |
The burrs are not aligned correctly | Contact your technician | |
The grinder does not grind continuously or the grinder process stops intermittently | The start button is faulty | Contact your technician |
The grinder’s dosing accuracy is decreasing | The spout is clogged. Too much coffee has build up in solid form inside the grinder | Using a grinder brush, remove the spout or clean the spout from the outside while the grinder is switched off. Change the grind setting to “course” and start the grinding process. The grinder will clear itself. Then, during operation, change the grind adjustment setting to the desired grinding degree. |
The grinder spout is damaged | Contact your technician | |
The flapper is dirty/faulty | Contact your technician |