Seems to be a fine product and would like to keep it working at its peak. How best to clean/maintain?
191387
I'm buying one myself, but will take it apart before first use just to see what could damage it. I suspect that the buyers who have problems are running the unit too long on too fine a setting, expecting performance of an $400 grinder. More expensive grinders are designed with heavier gears made of steel instead of plastic and better heat dissipation so they can run forever even on espresso settings. Such are the tradeoffs in designing a $100 burr grinder.
1008096
Clean it per the instructions using an 80% water 20% muriatic acid solution. Soak for 10 minutes. Rinse with fresh water. Mine did the same. I cleaned it and it works like new again.
1647529
I have had the same problem no matter what type of brush I used, I swish mine in a little bleach, once in a while, keeps it clean through and through and stays in top condition. Just rinse it well.
796506
Take it apart and clean with mineral sprits. Clean each part good, it is easy for it comes apart real good.
1088744
I do not clean after every use. It still looks beautiful! !! I really like this and for me it is very low maintenance.
1433776
I have been running this unit almost nightly for a few weeks. Haven't cleaned yet. They recommend not letting water/oil sit in unit while not in use. I am careful to let it run until it turns off, then dispose of small amount of water left and thoroughly wipe out with soft cloth.
1845628
I clean mine weekly. I shut it off,quik scrub with a brush, put it back it. I did let it go 2 weeks while I was away and it was still pumping strong. Hope this helps
199393
Your not going to clean this properly, just clean it as best you can with hot water and alcohol, use it for a length of time & replace.
118287
The manual for cleaning is more complicated then it needs to be. I have found by just running warm water over the disconnected top and brushing the lower unit it has remained clean and sharp for the next use.
1509962
Thanks for tip! I will try that next time I clean it. I try to clean once a week but not alway faithful to that schedule, but I will try harder in the future.
319807
I clean it with mild dish soap and water. Polish using Bar magic soft scrub polish. Once every few weeks. Mine is in excellent condition.
2079775
Every other day and then I clean it once a week by putting white vinegar and water in it and then run it for 1/2 an hour. Hope this helps
1324581
I don't know if it's "okay", but mine does the same thing. I am thinking that maybe if I clean it (the whole unit) with laundry soap, scrub brush, & maybe soak some of the parts that might make things run a little smoother. Just a thought.
1928146
I oil it after OR before every use. Mostly I use WD40 spray. About 1-2x/month I will use 3in1 oil after a "cleaning" (detailed wipe down). Seems to be working just fine.
146141
I had mine for several years before I bought a new one. I just cleaned the old one regularly
1886734
I empty mine after every use as the instructions advise. It's an expensive piece of equipment. Why not take care of it properly?
888595
Yes, it's a steady 24-7 machine that has worked like a charm. The only thing you need to do for maintenance is Zojurishi Citric Acid Cleaner through it once a season to remove hard minerals. I never turn mine off since I use it often.