Etzinger etzMAX-light, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...anyone else who wishes to use the device has access to them Persons who operate the device must have been properly instructed beforehand Any use not as intended or failure to observe the safety information can lead to damage to the device and or hazards to the health of the operator Do not make any modifications to the device Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer shall be liable for any injury o...

Page 2: ...e Based 12 4 3 2 Button Programming Weight Based W Versions Only 12 4 4 Operating Time 13 4 5 Grind Size Control 14 4 6 Operating the Coffee Grinder 16 4 6 1 Time Based Grinding 16 4 6 2 Weight Based Grinding W Versions 16 4 6 3 Manual Grinding 16 4 6 4 Additional Features All W Versions Weighing Only Calibration Purging Switching to Time Based Operation Software Update 16 5 Cleaning and Care 18 5...

Page 3: ...neral common sense the user must observe national safety regulations as applicable and ensure that maintenance work is carried out at regular intervals and whenever necessary 1 2 3 The user and specialist personnel carrying out installation maintenance or repair are obliged to report any damage or faults that could impair the safety of the device to the manufacturer 1 2 4 Disconnect the device fro...

Page 4: ...t can be quickly disconnected from the mains in the event of an emergency 1 3 7 Clean the grinder housing with a dry or slightly moist cloth only Never immerse the coffee grinder plug or cable in water or other liquids Never clean the grinder using a water jet and or compressed air Never operate the coffee grinder barefooted or with wet hands Risk of injury and damage 1 3 8 Never expose the coffee...

Page 5: ...sory capacity 1 3 19 Never use inappropriate objects cutlery scissors needles etc to clean the coffee grinder or remove coffee beans grounds 1 3 20 Make sure not to have children playing with the grinder its parts or packaging Children can become entangled or suffocate while playing 1 3 21 Make sure to install the grinder on an even and stable surface to prevent it from falling off 1 4 Safety Equi...

Page 6: ...se by specialist personnel and only for the grinding of roasted unground coffee beans It may only be used for this purpose Do not use the grinder to grind other foods than coffee beans or materials 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS COMPONENTS and DESCRIPTION 3 1 Technical Specifications ...

Page 7: ...ne M Plus für Einzeldosierungen empfehlen wir den Einsatz unseres LIGHT Kegels 3 8 5 5g Espresso High Quality Tool Steel Spezial Werkzeugstahl 16 24g 1 1 5 Mahlungen Minute 16 24g 1 1 5 double shots minute Zinc Die Cast Zinkdruckguss 120V AC 240W 50 60Hz 2 4 Amp 230V AC 185W 50 60Hz 1 2 Amp depending on roast setting resp cone used M Plus abhängig von Röstung Einstellung bzw eingesetztem Kegel M P...

Page 8: ... Verschluss Gehäusedeckel Lock Cover Lid 4 Gehäusedeckel Cover Lid 5 Verschlusshebel Rechts Locking Lever Right 6 Trichterhalterung Hopper Holder 7 Verschlusshebel Links Locking Lever Left 8 Bohnenstopp Hebel Bean Blocker Handle 9 Gehäuse Housing 10 Bedienfeld User Interface 11 Anzeige Display 12 Einstelltasten Preset Button 13 Zeiger Pointer 14 Mahlgradsteuerung verstellung Adjustment 15 Makro Ri...

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Page 10: ...nsure that it is properly disposed of Before initial installation clean the housing and portafilter holder with a soft slightly damp cloth Clean the bean hopper with clean water and allow all parts to dry thoroughly 4 2 Initial Installation ATTENTION Position the coffee grinder on a level stable and vibration free surface that is able to bear the weight of the grinder Insert the plug into a proper...

Page 11: ...earwards into the OPEN position Fig 2 The hopper can now be filled with beans Close the lid by sliding it forwards Fig 2 For safety reasons the grinder cannot be operated without bean hopper 4 2 2 Portafilter holder 17 To adapt the portafilter holder to the size of the respective portafilter use the index finger to press against the rear part of the upper holding arm Fig 3 while sliding the arm in...

Page 12: ... you have reached the desired grinding time in seconds press and hold the selected PRESET button for approx 3 seconds or until the display flashes The setting is confirmed Repeat steps 1 3 to program the other buttons 4 3 2 Button Programming Weight Based Grinding W versions only The etzMAX user interface has three programmable buttons marked 1 2 and 3 Fig 7 These buttons are solely for setting th...

Page 13: ... per minute During high demand periods it s possible to do 3 shots minute for a limited amount of time depending on roast setting cone geomtry Once the motor reaches a temperature of 75 C it will turn itself off automatically and back on after having cooled down to 65 C PLUS version Cooling Capacity 1 7 2 C minute Maximum permissible activation time per grind 30 seconds followed by a 1 Plus 5 Ligh...

Page 14: ...on type The higher settings are recommended for lighter roasts Ristretto macro 4 8 micro 1 Espresso macro 6 10 micro 1 Longhi macro 8 12 micro 1 When using light roasts the recommended higher grind size settings should be adhered to as too fine a setting 1 3 depending on the bean hardness can lead to blockages and to the motor overheating ATTENTION The use of very dark oily roasts can cause the gr...

Page 15: ...running max 1 step on the macro ring 15 or max 5 steps on the micro ring 16 Larger settings must be carried out with the grinder running Please note that the etzMAX coffee grinder has been designed especially for grinding Espresso where its best results will be achieved setting 4 12 ATTENTION Failure to follow our recommendations and or recommended settings 4 12 can give rise to faster wear of the...

Page 16: ...tton 1 2 3 The programmed grinding quantity is displayed in grams Fig 12 Press the START button to start grinding The grinding quantity g is displayed during grinding 11 Grinding stops automatically once the programmed quantity has been reached To pause the grinding during operation press the START button By repeatedly pushing the START button the target weight may be reached in small steps of 0 1...

Page 17: ...ess STOP for TARE You can now use the scale to weigh the beans or to grind to the desired quantity in grams in manual mode To switch back to weight based automatic grinding press and hold STOP for 5 seconds Fig 13 Time Based Grinding in the event of failure of the load cell or weight related display errors To switch to time based grinding press the STOP and 1 buttons at the same time The grinding ...

Page 18: ...e etzMAX Updater on your Apple Smartphone Before starting the Update press STOP to prevent the grinder from going into sleep mode Follow the Instructions according to the APP The update takes around 1 2 minutes Make sure nor your grinder neither your smartphone go into sleep mode during the Update Once the update is finished unplug the grinder The update is installed once you plug it back in 5 CLE...

Page 19: ...7 by turning them rearwards as far as they will go Set the portafilter down on one side Remove the mains plug from the socket and or disconnect the grinder from the circuit ON OFF switch on the base of the grinder see also 6 2 5 before continuing Lift the bean hopper out of the holder 6 Fig 15 Close the locking levers 5 7 Fig 15 5 1 2 Removing the Grind Size Adjustment 14 Pull the portafilter hold...

Page 20: ... it up and down a few times Clean the grind size adjustment including cone holder by removing any remaining coffee grounds with the small brush Once in a while also separate adjustment and coneholder and clean them independently from each other Ensure coneholder is perfectly snapped in when reassembling watch the respective Video on our YouTube channel Replacing cone w coneholder 5 1 4 Fitting the...

Page 21: ...der with a soft slightly damp cloth 5 3 Cleaning the Housing 9 and Bean Hopper 2 Housing Clean the etzMAX housing at regular intervals with a soft slightly damp cloth Bean hopper and lid Remove the bean hopper as outlined in 5 1 1 Open the lid 1 by sliding it rearwards Clean the lid with warm water then dry it with a soft cloth Remove any remaining beans from the bean container Clean the bean cont...

Page 22: ...e parts suitable for installation in your coffee grinder are used In the event of doubt please contact your dealer or the manufacturer Before replacing spare parts disconnect the coffee grinder from the mains by removing the plug from the socket 6 1 1 Replacing etzJET Close Bean Blocker handle 8 insert Portafilter into holder 17 and clear grinding chamber by grinding until empty Unplug grinder dis...

Page 23: ... weight based User Interfaces for W Versions are equipped with 2 cables plugs for Power Supply and Loadcell Close Bean Blocker handle 8 insert Portafilter into holder 17 and clear grinding chamber by grinding until empty Unplug grinder disconnect from Power Supply Open both Locking Levers next to hopper 5 7 and remove Hopper 2 Remove front part of Cover Lock 3 by sliding it up Place label plate e ...

Page 24: ...ithin the same parameters When changing any parameter roast setting or after cleaning it will take 2 3 grinding operations for the system to adjust accordingly Beware that static may have an affect on accuracy 6 2 1 Inaccuracies Error Messages on the Scale W versions only TRIGGER REMEDY Environmental interfering factors Ensure that the grinder is on a stable level and vibration free surface withou...

Page 25: ...ings operating cycle Display not lit No power Check power supply Press ON OFF switch on the base of the grinder Fig 20 Longer brew time slower flow rate without any changes in parameters roast setting Change in fineness caused by long time storage of coffee beans Change in fineness because of improper assembling of coneholder and or coffee powder caught in between adjustment and coneholder change ...

Page 26: ... your original settings or go coarser if the setting was too fine before and thus caused the grinder to block 6 2 4 Motor Overheating Failure to observe the maximum permissible operating time cycles can cause the motor to overheat and fail as a result safety switch Observe the recommended operating times see also 4 4 Operating Time 6 2 5 Machine Safety Switch Circuit Breaker ON OFF SWITCH Blockage...

Page 27: ...cleaning misuse normal wear and tear inaccuracy when implementing settings foreign objects in the beans stones screws plastic parts etc as well as in the event of use that is inconsistent with the intended use i e the grinding of complete roasted coffee beans In the event of shortcomings within the warranty obligation please contact your dealer or send us an e mail at support etzinger ag com or ca...