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How to Micro-Adjust the Conical Burrs of Burr Grinder

Micro-Adjusting the Conical Burrs for the KitchenAid Burr Grinder

The Burr Grinder is equipped with an adjustable Upper burr. Adjusting this Burr expands the grind size range, allowing users to customize even further to meet your taste preference.

Size Adjustment Setting

  • 1 - Finest
  • 8 - Most Course
  1. Twist and lift the Top hopper to remove. Twist the bottom lock to empty the Top hopper into another container.

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  1. Replace the empty Top hopper with Lid and twist to lock in place. Press Start/Stop to run the grinder until empty.

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  1. Unplug the Burr Grinder. Remove the Top hopper and discard of any remaining coffee beans in the machine. 
    Lift the Wire handle of the Upper Burr. Twist to unlock and lift the Upper Burr by using the Wire handle.

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  1. Lift the Upper burr micro-adjustment latch. Then, rotate the Upper Burr to the desired setting and engage adjustment latch back into position.

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  1. Return the Upper Burr to the machine and twist to lock into position. Reattach the Top hopper.

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