WEBER WORKSHOPS HG-2 Grinder User Guide

WEBER WORKSHOPS HG-2 Grinder

Caution

• the HG-2 grinder is a tool and should only be used with caution and common sense
• the HG-2 grinder should only be used for grinding coffee beans
• the HG-2 grinder should only be used by adults, and only after reading the instruction manual
• do not leave children unattended with the HG-2 grinder; the grinder has extremely sharp blades and can cause serious harm

Remove from packaging

• find a good, clean location to work with ample space
• the HG-2 weighs close to 11kg (24lbs) and stands over 44cm tall, excercise caution when removing the grinder from the box
• keep all packing materials, for warranty repairs, moving, or the unlikely event of resale, it’s a good idea to have the original box

Attach static wiper

• lay the grinder on its side on a clean towel or cloth
• using the 5mm hex key (included) remove the screw holding the lower axle cap in place
• choose magic tumbler or standard tumbler wiper (they are different as shown in pic 2-2)
• while loosening the screw, stabilize the grinder by holding the flywheel
• remove the axle cap and store for safekeeping
• re-use screw and thread through washer and wiper
• using the 5mm hex key, tighten screw securely in place
• the magic wiper has a replaceable stirring rod in case it gets bent or damaged. Push out the insert block on backside of wiper (needs to be removed from machine) to swap the stirring attachment

Release flywheel handle

• hold the flywheel handle and rotate outward to horizontal position: don’t slam the handle down
• when storing, pull handle away from flywheel, then raise to vertical position to lock

Find suitable location

• the HG-2 grinder stands slightly over 44cm and can be stored under most modern kitchen cabinets
• when operating the grinder, place on a clean, flat, stable surface with ample clearance for rotating the flywheel handle
  Note: when not in use, store out of reach of children, the grinder weighs 11kg and can cause serious injury if dropped

Set burr mount to zero

• lift the locking ring until it clears the burr collar pins
• while holding the locking ring rotate the burr mount clockwise until the inner and outer burrs touch … this is the zero point

Note: Do NOT attempt to use or rotate the flywheel at the zero point. This could cause premature burr wear

Dial in grind

From the zero point, rotate the locking ring counter-clockwise 1.75 turns (630 degrees). This is a good starting point for espresso, but will likely require further adjustment depending on your beans and setup. For pour-over, another full turn in the larger direction is a good starting point.
lower the locking ring onto the burr collar pins

IMPORTANT! Verify the locking ring sits flush with the burr collar, and the pins are completely engaged. Try to rotate the locking ring to ensure the burrs are locked. If you operate the grinder with the burrs improperly secured, you could potentially sieze the machine

Place blind tumbler

• attach the lower funnel on the magnetic mount
• ensure the tumbler plug is properly seated inside the blind tumbler
• center the blind tumbler directly beneath the lower funnel. It will self-center with the magnets

Place magic tumbler

• ensure the tumbler plug is properly seated inside the magic tumbler
• attach the magic tumbler on the magnetic mount, being careful not to damage the static wiper or the stirring rods. This gets easy with practice

Fill hopper

• pour your desired dose of beans into the upper funnel. Standard doses range from 18g to 22g.
• beans will fall into the grinding chamber while grinding

Note: while operating the machine, do not use your fingers (or anything else) to push beans into the grinding chamber

Grind

• using your right hand, rotate the flywheel counterclockwise and come to rest at 3 o’clock
• grasp the grab handle in your left hand and exert downward pressure; maintain constant downward pressure to keep the grinder from moving
• begin grinding by turning the flywheel clockwise
• when there is no longer resistance in the flywheel, grinding is complete

Re-distribute

• place the tumbler on top of the portafilter
• when using the blind tumbler, give the grounds a quick stir with a chopstick or whisk. the magic tumbler does this automatically while grinding, but may benefit by a short touch-up stir after dosing into portafilter
• remove the tumbler plug and allow the grounds to settle into the portafilter basket
• stir again and remove the tumbler
• level, tamp and pull

Adjust grind

• make adjustments for a finer (clockwise) or coarser (counterclockwise) grind by lifting the locking ring and rotating the burr mount
• repeat until satisfied with the results

Brush

• use brush to clean the burr, funnel, basemat, etc.
• to replace brush in handle, first pull brass outer sleeve to cover bristles before re-insertion. Upon re-insertion, the cap will be pushed back for immediate use upon removal

Gear selection

• while rotating the flywheel slightly back and forth, move gear position lever into “1” or “2” position. Do not force.
• position 1 is low speed, which is easier to turn for harder beans or lighter roasts.
• position 2 is high speed, more suited for darker, easier to grind beans, or those looking for a workout while grinding.

quickstart guide v8 © WEBER WORKSHOPS 2021
for detailed instructions, visit http://weberworkshops.com/products/hg-2

References

• The HG-2 – Weber Workshops

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