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−	The Mazzer Mini was originally designed for commercial use but with today’s high-end kitchens and discriminating customers, the Mazzer Mini has moved into the home. The Mazzer Mini features infinite adjustments, a quiet 250 watt direct drive motor, and large 58 mm. burrs are made of 100% Swedish hardened steel. The Mini can be adjusted to dispense anywhere from 5.5 grams to 9 grams with each pull of the dispensing handle. The Mazzer Mini is now available with the timer control. The timer can be set for up to 60 seconds of continuous grinding. This is also a safety feature as this grinder is nearly silent when running without beans in the hopper. You will not be able to leave it on by accident. The machine is easy to access for cleaning and calibration. The bean hopper can be removed with the beans still in it allowing you to easily swap beans. It weighs 22 pounds, and is incredibly well engineered.
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	==Getting Started==		==Getting Started==
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Revision as of 13:28, 25 May 2016

The Mazzer Mini is an electric burr grinder featuring a dosing chamber and timer grinder.

Mazzer Mini
Manufacturer: Mazzer
Model Name: Mini
Type: Grinder

Getting Started

Basic Usage

Adjusting Grind First Time

When setting up the machine for the first use the grind should be set to a coarse setting before adding beans into the hopper. Starting the grind out on a fine sitting can result in the grinder becoming blocked or the beans not feeding into the machine properly. In extreme cases, where the burrs are set close enough to touch each other, it can strain the motor and damage the machine.

Once the grinder is set to a coarse setting beans can be added into the hopper. Adjustments in the fine direction should only be made while the burrs are grinding to prevent jams or damage to the burrs or motor assembly.

Adjusting The Doser

Cleaning & Maintenance

Seasoning The Burrs

If the grinder is new, or the burrs have been recently replaced, the grinder will need to be seasoned. New burrs need time to wear in to a point where they will perform consistently. For most machines it will take at least 4-6 lbs. of coffee for the burrs to become properly seasoned. Conical burrs will take more time to be seasoned than flat burrs.

Burr Cleaning & Calibration

The grinder should be taken apart for cleaning and calibration every 25 lbs of coffee or every 6 months, whichever comes first. The burrs will slowly move out of calibration with use, and coffee residues and grounds will collect over time and create stale flavors.

Troubleshooting

Machine Not Powering On

1. First plug the machine into another outlet. Make sure the machine is the only device on the outlet, and that the outlet works with other appliances.
2. Try backing out the grind to a coarse setting. If the burrs are too close together they will not be able to move.
3. Try using the machine on a different outlet, and make sure the machine is the only appliance plugged into that outlet.
   • If the machine still is not working then there may be a loose wire internally.
4. Once the machine is powering back on, reassemble the grinder and make sure the grind is set to the coarsest setting. Add beans back in and test the machine.
5. If the beans grind correctly on this setting slowly move the grind setting to the desired position. Only adjust the grind size while the grinder is running or you risk jamming the grinder or blowing out the fuse again.

Motor On But Beans Won't Grind

If you hear the motor activating but there is nothing being ground, then the burrs are blocked. Make sure not to use oily, caramelized, or flavored beans in the grinder if you are going to be using the grinder for an espresso grind. These types of beans have a lot of sticky residues that can cause jams. Damage caused by use of these beans is often not covered under warranty.

1. If the machine is set to a very fine grind, then the burrs may be touching each other. Back the machine off to the coarsest grind setting and see if it's able to grind.
2. If the machine is able to grind on this setting, then the burrs were most likely too close together, or the grinder was adjusted when it was off. Try moving the grind back down slowly while the grinder is running. Adjustments should only be made while the grinder is running to prevent jams. Do not set the grind too fine; if the grind is in the Turkish range, like baby powder, then it is set too fine and the machine could jam again.
3. If the machine is not able to grind on this setting, then there is a more serious jam. Please refer to the cleaning and maintenance icon above for instructions on burr cleaning and calibration. Once the grinder is cleaned and calibrated, it is important that the machine is set to a coarse grind before using it again. Setting the grind to a fine grind can cause it to jam again.

Grinds Coarse/Inconsistent

• If the machine is on a fine setting and the grinds are still coarse, or if the machine is producing grinds of all different sizes, then the grinder is out of calibration or needs to be cleaned. Please refer to the cleaning and maintenance icon above for instructions on burr cleaning and calibration.

• Oily, caramelized, or flavored beans can cake up on the burrs and push them out of calibration, so these beans should be avoided.
  • Additionally adjustments to the grind fineness should only be made while the grinder is running. Moving the burrs closer together for a fine grind will cause them to press against any bean fragments or grinds already in the grinder.
    • If the burrs are moving, those fragments get ground up and brushed aside.
    • If the burrs aren't moving, then they will press into those fragments and cause the burr to get pushed out of alignment.

• If the grinder is older, or if something was put through the grinder that is not meant to be put in it, the burrs may be worn out. If cleaning and calibrating the grinder is not resolving the behavior then it may be time to replace the burrs.

Diagrams & Manuals

Mazzer Mini
Electrical Diagram:	Not Available
Machine Manual:
Parts Diagram:
Service Manual:	Not Available
Startup Guide:	Not Available

Specifications

Basic Specs
Width:	7 in.
Height:	16.5 in.
Depth:	11 in.
Weight:	22.5 lbs
Wattage:	250
Voltage:	120
Housing
Clearance Height For Portafilter:	4.75 in.
Built-In Tamper:	Yes
Housing Materials:	Die Cast Aluminum
Bean Hopper Material:	Plastic
Removable Hopper:	Yes
Frame:	Die Cast Aluminum
Doser Material:	Metal
Usage
Grind Selection:	All Grinds
Recommended Applications:	Home / Commercial
Components
Grinding Method:	Burr
Burr Type:	Flat
Burr Material:	Stainless Steel
Burr Size:	58 mm.
Capacity
Bean Hopper Capacity:	20.8 oz.
Doser Capacity:	7 oz.
Dispensing
Dosing Options:	Doser
Doser Adjustability:	5-9 g.
Portafilter Compatibility:	All
Controls
Number Of Grind Settings:	Infinite
Programmable Grinding:	No
Type Of Controls:	Timer
Step Type:	Stepless
Performance
RPM:	1600 Burrs
Temp 4 oz. Ground:	77 F°
Sound No Beans:	62 Db
Sound With Beans:	76 Db
Details
Country Of Manufacture:	Italy
NSF Certified:	No