Calibrating the Grinding Discs
This simple procedure
is for adjusting the grinding discs. If you have taken the machine apart
and need to adjust the settings because the settings have changed, do
the following first.
1.
Unplug the grinder.
a.
Remove the cover plate with the hopper.
b.
Remove the screws holding the top plate (stationary disc) and remove
the top plate.
c.
Clean the two mating surfaces along the circumference of the 4
screws; otherwise, you cannot get Turkish powder grind.
d.
Replace the top plate back into the machine, align the 4 holes, and
replace the screws. Tighten the screws.
e.
Replace the cover with the hopper, plug in the grinder, and grind
10-15 coffee beans on the #1 setting. If you do not get powder, proceed
to calibrate.
2.
Turn the grinder on with no coffee in it.
3.
Turn the adjustment setting on the side to #1.
4.
Loosen the center screw of the adjusting knob about 3/16th
of an inch. You need to be able to pull the adjusting knob away from the
machine to disengage the gear.
5.
Pull out the knob and, while still in the pulled position, turn it
until the #5 is in front of the red arrow. Release the adjusting knob.
6.
Turn the adjusting knob slowly towards #1 until you hear
metal scraping (the grinding discs touching). If they do not touch, repeat
step #5 above.
7.
When you hear the metal, turn the adjusting knob back the distance
on one line. (Counter clockwise).
8.
Pull out the adjusting knob and, while in the pulled position,
place the #1 against the red arrow and release the knob. The knob will
engage the internal gear.
9.
Position the aluminum cover on the adjusting knob to fit in the
groove, and tighten the center screw.
10.
Your grinder should now be adjusted properly, and all settings
should match the proper grinds.
Testing the grind:
Place 10-15 beans in the hopper and grind on the #1 setting. The output
must be pulverized (powder).
Notes:
If on the #1 setting the coffee comes out slowly or in small balls, the
setting is too close. Repeat the above procedure. If the grinding is still
too slow, replace the grinding discs.
Special:
If you want to calibrate the grinder to grind coarser coffee than
Ditting’s French Press setting AND you will not need to grind Turkish,
turn the adjusting knob back TWO lines in step #7. If you need even
coarser coffee after you have tested it, repeat the process and turn back
2 ½ - 3 lines in step #7.
