ROK Coffee Grinder

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The ROK Coffee Grinder is a manual burr grinder.

ROK Coffee Grinder
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Manufacturer: ROK
Model Name: Coffee Grinder
Type: Grinder
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Basic Usage

Unboxing The ROK Grinder

The manufacturer has provided the unboxing video below to demonstrate unboxing the grinder and the essential components that come with the machine.

Getting Started

The manufacturer has provided basic usage instructions for the ROK Coffee Grinder.

Grinder Burr Key Upgrade

An earlier version of the ROK Coffee Grinder used a different burr key, so new burr keys were supplied when these machines shipped out. Machine which were manufactured later come with this burr key already installed. The video below shows how to install the new burr key.

Switching Between Infinite/Stepped


Cleaning & Maintenance

Maintenance on the ROK Coffee Grinder is simple. Regularly take the grinder apart and brush down the burrs with a grinder brush or an old toothbrush, and wipe down the shaft to remove any built-up coffee residues.


Troubleshooting

Staticky Coffee

The manufacturer has provided the informational video below showing how to dissipate static when grinding. Please note that if the machine is set to a turkish style grind clumping and clinging may be unavoidable.

Burr Sticking After Adjustment

The easiest way to check if the adjustment wheel is working is to unwind and then wind it while looking down into the burrs. You should see a gap open and close. If the burr seems stuck when unwinding the adjustment wheel, try jiggling the main turn-handle with beans in the hopper. This normally frees it up. Oily, caramelized, or flavored beans may leave behind sticky residues or cause coffee grinds to clump around these parts; this may be a sign to take the burr assembly apart and remove the coffee buildup.

If the burr is not easily loosened, then the burr may have been over-tightened onto the machine. It is important not to tighten down the adjustment wheel too much. This will cause the burrs to rub against each other, and can cause the inner burr to become stuck on the shaft.

Grinder Arm Falling Off

The arm of the grind is only meant to turn in the clockwise direction. If the arm is turned counter-clockwise it will unthread itself and fall off. If you are left handed simply turning the grinder around will not work, and will cause the grinder arm to unthread itself. Refer the instruction manual for instructions on how to flip the grinding mechanism around for left handed use.

Adjustment Wheel Hole Off Center

The hole of the adjustment wheel may look off center in some cases, but it is the paint that is off center, not the hole itself. After testing several adjustment wheels the threaded hole is always perfectly centered, although the hole in the paint may be slightly off center in some cases. This does not affect functionality at all, and is simply a result of the method used to apply the paint to the wheels.

Burr Not Centered/Inconsistent Grind

If the inner burr looks like it is not centered properly, or the grind is coming out inconsistently, then the burr assembly may need to be realigned.

  1. First check to make sure the new burr key is installed on the machine. The new burr key helps keep the inner burr more tightly centered on the shaft.
  2. It's actually the outer burr which is not centered properly. This can give the illusion of the inner burr being off center.
    1. Loosen the 2 Allen headed grub screws on front and back of the metal hopper using the included allen key; the screws do not need to be fully removed.
    2. Hand tighten the adjustment wheel until the burrs are sitting flush; you will be able to see when they're flush by looking at the bottom of the burr plates by looking below the grinding chamber. The adjustment wheel will also start to give considerable resistance; do not over-tighten.
    3. Tighten the two grub screws back into place, taking care not to over-tighten.
    4. If the burrs still do not look centered try removing the outer burr completely and then reassembling. The outer burr can shift from side to side slightly, so it needs to be centered with the inner burr.

Manuals & Diagrams

ROK Espresso Maker
Machine Manual: Not Available
Parts Diagram:
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Parts Diagram Cross Reference:
ROK GRINDER Parts Diagram Cross Reference.pdf

Specifications

Basic Specs
Width: 6.81 in.
Height: 11.02 in.
Depth: 8.27 in.
Weight: 6 lbs
Housing
Clearance Height For Portafilter: 2.25 in.
Built-In Tamper: No
Housing Materials: Aluminum
Bean Hopper Material: Aluminum
Removable Hopper: No
Frame: Aluminum
Usage
Grind Selection: All Grinds
Recommended Applications: Home
Components
Grinding Method: Burr
Burr Type: Conical
Burr Material: Stainless Steel
Burr Size: 48 mm.
Dispensing
Dosing Options: Doserless
Portafilter Compatibility: All
Controls
Number Of Grind Settings: Infinite
Type Of Controls: Manual Adjustment Wheel
Step Type: Stepped/Stepless
Details
Country Of Manufacture: China
NSF Certified: No