Melitta AMIGO Electric Coffee Grinder Instruction Manual

: June 12, 2024
: Melitta

Table of Contents

AMIGO Electric Coffee Grinder
Safety Intructions
Before preparing coffee for the first time
Operating the coffee grinder
Some tips for best use
Cleaning the coffee grinder
Notes on disposal
References
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Operating Instructions

AMIGO Electric Coffee Grinder

Melitta AMIGO Electric Coffee Grinder - fig 1

A. Removable lid
B. Push button on/off switch
C. Lid with integrated container
D. Grinding chamber with stainless steel grinding blades
E. Cable-winding facility
F. Cleaning brush Melitta AMIGO Electric Coffee Grinder - fig
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Dear customer,
Thank you for choosing a Melitta® amigo® electric coffee grinder. We hope you will be very happy with it.
If you require further information or if you have any questions please contact Melitta® or visit us on the Internet at www.melitta.co.uk
For your safety
The appliance complies with all valid European guidelines.
The appliance complies with all valid United Kingdom guidelines.
The appliance has been tested and certified by an independent test institute.
Please read the safety instructions and the operating instructions in full. To avoid danger you must follow the safety and operating instructions. Melitta® accepts no liability for damage caused by non-observance of these instructions.

Safety Intructions

This appliance is designed to be used in the home and for similar applications such as in kitchens for the staff of shops, offices and other businesses, on farms, in motels, hotels and other residential facilities and in bed and breakfasts
Any other use is regarded as improper and may lead to personal injury and material damage. Melitta® accepts no liability for damage that arises due to improper use of the appliance. Follow these instructions to avoid injuries due to improper use:
The appliance may not be in a cabinet during operation.
Only connect the appliance to a properly installed earthing contact socket.
Always disconnect the appliance from the mains supply when not in use and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning
Before use, make sure that there are no foreign objects in the grinding chamber of the coffee grinder.
Do not remove the lid of the grinding chamber until the grinding blades have come to a complete stop.
Never place your fingers or hands near the grinding blades during the grinding process
Keep the mains lead from coming into contact with hot surfaces.
Do not use the appliance if the mains lead is damaged.
Do not use the appliance when there are no beans in it.
Never immerse the appliance in water.
Do not clean parts that come into contact with food with corrosive cleaning agents or scouring milk. For further cleaning instructions, please refer to “Cleaning and care”.
Do not clean the parts of the coffee grinder in the dishwasher
Use the included brush to clean the grinding blades. Do not use soap or water for cleaning.
Caution: Do not come into contact with the grinding blades. Risk of injury.
The appliance may be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or a lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised or have been instructed in using the appliance safely and understand the risks involved.
Children must not play with the appliance.
Replacement of the mains lead and all other repairs may only be carried out by Melitta® Customer Service or an authorised workshop.
The appliance must not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its mains lead away from children.
Caution: Do not come into contact with the grinding blades. Risk of injury.

Before preparing coffee for the first time

Remove all packaging material.
All appliances are tested for proper working order during production. This may leave behind traces of coffee powder. Clean the housing, the grinding chamber and the lid prior to initial use (see 5 “Cleaning the coffee grinder”).
Replace the lid. The coffee grinder will only start with the lid on the grinding chamber.
The coffee grinder is designed for grinding coffee beans only. Make sure that there are no other objects or food in the appliance.
Make sure that the power supply in your home is the same as that indicated on the type plate on the bottom of the appliance.
Connect the appliance to the mains supply. When the lead is not needed, store is using the cablewinding facility.

Operating the coffee grinder

Make sure that the appliance is connected to a power source.
Remove the lid of the coffee grinder 1.
Fill the grinding chamber with the desired quantity of coffee beans (max. 60 g). Only fill coffee beans into the grinding chamber 2.
Alternatively, you can use the lid as a filling aid 3. To do this, simply pour the desired quantity of coffee beans (max. 60 g) into the lid and transfer it to the grinding chamber 3.
Replace the lid on the appliance. Make sure that the lid is properly closed 4.
Hold the appliance firmly with one hand and hand press down the grinding button on the lid 5 with the other. Release the button when the desired grinding fineness is reached. You can check it through the transparent lid.
Do not remove the lid before the grinding blades have come to a complete stop. Risk of injury!
NOTE: This appliance is designed to be used for a maximum of 30 seconds. Adjust the length of coffee grinding time to get the exact grinding fineness for your favourite coffee.
Pull out the plug.
Remove the lid, your freshly ground, aromatic coffee is now ready for use 6.

Wait at least 3 minutes before using the appliance again and after being used three times let it cool down to room temperature to avoid overheating.

Some tips for best use

For the best flavour, store coffee beans in an airtight container.
Only grind the quantity of coffee beans required for the brewing process, as the flavour and aroma of the coffee powder changes when stored in the open air or with other food.
Clean the mill after each use (see 5 “Cleaning the coffee grinder”).
If the appliance cannot be switched on again after use, this is being prevented by a thermal fuse. Unplug the appliance and allow it to cool down for 5 minutes.
The quantity of ground coffee required depends on the type of bean, grinding fineness and the number of cups. Coffee flavour and strength are personal preferences. So try out which type of coffee beans, coffee quantity and grinding fineness setting are right for you. We recommend using 6 g of coffee powder with a medium grinding fineness setting.

Tips for preparing beverages

We all have different tastes.Adjust the grinding time to your requirements.The longer you grind, the finer the coffee powder.The following times are guide values and have been calculated with commercially available coffee beans (medium roast for French press and filter coffee, and dark roast for espresso). Please note that the grinding results can vary between coffee bean varieties even with the same grinding time.
Quantity of water| 250 ml| 500 ml| 750 ml| 1000 ml
Recommended quantity of beans| 15 g| 30 g| 45 g| 60 g
Recommended
grinding time| French Press
(grinding fineness coarse)| ∼10 sec| ∼13 sec| ∼16 sec| ∼19 sec
Filter coffee
(grinding fineness medium)| ∼16 sec| ∼20 sec| ∼24 sec| ∼28 sec
Espresso
(grinding fineness fine)| ∼10 g in 15-20 sec

Cleaning the coffee grinder

ATTENTION: Always pull out the mains plug prior cleaning.

Clean the lid in warm water and allow it to completely dry.
Clean the grinding blades with the included brush 7.
Clean the grinding chamber with a damp cloth and then allow it to dry. Do not come into contact with the sharp grinding blades when doing so. Risk of injury
Wipe the housing with a slightly damp cloth and then wipe dry.

NOTE: Never immerse the housing, mains lead, plug or grinding blades in water or other liquids. Never clean the coffee grinder and its removable parts in the dishwasher.

Notes on disposal

Appliances labelled with this symbol ****are subject to European guidelines for WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment).
Electric appliances do not go in the household bin. Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally friendly way using suitable collection systems.
Packaging materials are raw materials and can be recycled. Please recycle them.

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