PINECONE Foxtail Commercial Coffee Grinder User Manual

PINECONE Foxtail Commercial Coffee Grinder

Specifications

• Brand : PINECONE FOXTAIL
• Type: Commercial coffee grinder
• Language : English

Product Information

Delivery Scope

The commercial coffee grinder comes with the following components:

1. Bean hopper lid
2. Bean hopper
3. Recipe sticker
4. Bean hopper slider
5. Grind size indicator display
6. ON-Button
7. OFF-Button
8. Grind size adjustment knob
9. Spout knocker
10. Spout pipe
11. Vibrating plate
12. Power cable
13. Overcurrent protector
14. Drip tray

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Information

Before using the grinder, carefully read the instruction manual and safety information provided. Ensure safe operation without danger.

Before Initial Operation

Validate the grinder and scope of delivery by checking all components. Set up the grinder by inserting the bean hopper and portafilter.

Operation

• Filling the hopper with coffee beans.
• Connect the grinder to a 3-phase power supply.
• Set and change the grind size as needed.
• Start the grinding process.
• Clean the grinder after each use.

Cleaning

Regular cleaning is essential for maintaining the grinder’s performance. Follow these steps:

1. Clean the grinder installation surface.
2. Clean the grinder auxiliary components.
3. Clean the bean hopper.
4. Clean the grinding mechanism with GRINDZ.

FAQ

• Q : Can I use the grinder for outdoor purposes?
• A : No, the product is permitted for indoor use only.
• Q: What should I do in case of an electric shock hazard?
• A : Unplug the grinder immediately and do not attempt to open the casing. Contact trained service personnel for repairs to avoid risks.

Overview

Delivery scope

1. Bean hopper lid
2. Bean hopper
3. Recipe sticker
4. Bean hopper slider
5. Grind size indicator display
6. ON-Button
7. OFF-Button
8. Grind size adjustment knob
9. Spout knocker
10. Spout pipe
11. Vibrating plate
12. Power cable
13. Overcurrent protector
14. Drip tray

General information

Reading and retaining the instruction manual Carefully read this instruction manual and safety information before using the described Pinion coffee grinder to ensure safe operation without danger. This manual applies standards and regulations in force in the European Union. Consultation of specific country laws and guidelines if abroad remain in the responsibility of the user. The Pinion coffee grinder will hereafter be referred to only as “grinder” for simplicity. Keep this instruction manual for future reference and pass it on to subsequent owners and users of this grinder. Glossary and explanation of symbols in the instruction manual

• WARNING! Hazard of medium risk which can lead to death or serious injury if not avoided.
• CAUTION! Hazard of low risk which can lead to death or serious injury if not avoided.
• WARNING! Electrical shock hazard
• Note! Material damage possible
• Important information for operation & handling
• Product is permitted for indoor use only
• Mark to indicate a product that meets the electrical safety requirements in the United States of America.
• Mark to indicate a product that meets the hygiene and cleanliness requirements in the food industry defined by the National Sanitation Foundation.
• Mark to declare product conformity to applicable provisions of the European Economic Area.
• Mark to declare product conformity to protection class I.

Safety

Intended use
The grinder is only suitable for grinding whole roasted coffee beans. Do not use the grinder to grind other substances or objects. The grinder is intended for commercial use but not for continuous mass production. Servicing the grinder is permitted exclusively for trained personnel. Operation by untrained persons is permitted in a place where its use is supervised. Any other use is considered out of compliance with the intended use and may result in material damage or personal injury. Do not alter the grinder in any way. The manufacturer or supplier cannot be held liable for damages or any injuries resulting from failure to comply with safety instructions.
Safety information.

WARNING!
Danger of electric shock (1/2)

Improper use, incorrect electrical installation or excessively high voltage can lead to electric shock. Therefore:

• Connect the grinder only if the mains voltage of the socket complies with the information indicated on the type plate.
• Connect the grinder only to a socket with good accessibility so that it can be quickly disconnected in the event of a fault.
• Do not use the grinder if you notice any damage or if the power cable or plug is faulty. A damaged cable or plug must be replaced by the manufacturer or by qualified service personnel in order to avoid hazards.
• Do not operate the grinder without an earth connection.
• Connect the grinder only if the power supply is secured with a 16 A slow fuse or 15 A overload protection (USA). Only qualified electricians may install protective measures if the power connection at the site of use is not yet secured in this way.

WARNING!
Danger of electric shock (2/2)

• Install the grinder only in places where handling & operation of the grinder can be supervised by trained personnel.
• Do not operate the grinder above 2,000 meters.
• Do not immerse the grinder or the power cable or power plug in water or any other liquids.
• Do not clean the grinder with a water jet or with compressed air (e.g. with a compressed air gun).
• Never touch the power plug with wet hands.
• Never unplug the power plug from the wall socket by pulling on the power cable; always grip the plug itself.
• Never use the power cable as a handle to carry the grinder.
• Keep the grinder and power cable/power plug away from open flames and hot surfaces.
• Position the power cable in a way so that it does not become a trip hazard.
• Do not bend the power cable and do not place it over sharp edges.
• Use the grinder in indoor areas only. Never operate the grinder in damp rooms or in the rain.
• Keep children away from the grinder and ensure that children do not insert any objects into the grinder.
• If you are not using the grinder, if you are cleaning it or if a fault occurs: switch off the grinder and remove the power plug from the socket.
• Do not open the grinder casing and delegate repairs and service to trained service personnel.
• All liability and warranty claims will be rejected and excluded in the event of unauthorized repairs, faulty power connection or incorrect grinder operation.
• Only original equipment manufacturer parts that comply with the original appliance specifications may be used for repairs and service. This grinder contains electrical and mechanical parts that are essential for protection against potential hazards

WARNING! The danger for children and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities (e.g. partially disabled or elderly persons) or a lack of experience or knowledge (e.g. older children or inexperienced users)

• The grinder is not intended for use by children or people with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities or a lack of experience and knowledge. Children may not play with the grinder.
•  Do not leave the grinder unsupervised when in operation.
• Do not let children play with packaging film. Children can become entangled in it while playing and may suffocate.
• Do not let children play with the small parts. These can be life-threatening if swallowed.

CAUTION!
Risk of tipping and injury

• Incorrect handling of the grinder can result in injury.
• Position the power cable so that persons cannot become entangled and cause the grinder to fall over.
• Place the grinder on a level and stable surface to prevent it from falling over.

Before initial operation

Functioning and basic settings
The Foxtail grinder requires 3-phase power supply to function. Ensure a properly secured and grounded 3-phase power supply socket is available at your location and consult a certified electrician if it is not available. 3-phase power is the preferred supply for coffee grinders that require high and consistent power for commercial grinding operation. The grinder is designed to grind into bags but may also be used to grind into other containers if these can be secured safely while grinding and do not interfere with the grinder’s front vibrating plate (11). The grinder is powered as soon as its main power cord (12) is connected to a suitable power supply. Grinding operation is controlled via the ON-button (6) and OFF-button (7) located on the front of the grinder beneath the recipe sticker. The grinder applies a modular design to ease maintenance and service to optimize machine uptime. It is possible to simply remove and replace the entire grinding module assembly including grinding discs and flapper rather than replacing single components. The same applies to the electric module that houses all switching and other electric components that experience wear. Validating the grinder and scope of delivery

Note! Risk of damage! Take care while opening the grinder packaging with a sharp knife or other pointed objects, otherwise the grinder may be damaged.

• Remove the grinder from its packaging
• Validate that the delivery scope is complete (see p.3)
• Check for damage to the grinder or to its individual parts: if damage is detectable, do not use the grinder and contact your supplier.

Information: Please note that each grinder is subjected to a function test before delivery and that residues of coffee powder may be present in the grinding chamber

Setting up the grinder

1. Place the grinder on a level and stable surface.
2. Install the bean hopper (2) by securing it onto the top of the grinder body with the provided screws. Ensure that enough space is available on the right side of the grinder for the bean hopper slider (4) to open completely.
3. Insert the drip tray (14) into the corresponding housing recess on the bottom of the front panel and secure it in place with the provided screws.
4. Ensure the spout pipe (10) is securely fastened in place and that the spout knocker (9) can move freely.
5. Connect the grinder power cord (12) to a suitable, secured and grounded 3-phase power supply. The grinder main power is on as soon the power cord is connected to a power supply.
6. When grinding into bags, take care to select a bag size of sufficient size to prevent the spout pipe (10) from reaching far into the coffee bag / to prevent the spout pipe from interfering with accumulating coffee inside of the bag. Information: the grinder switches off automatically if the bean hopper is not attached

Operation

Note! Risk of overheating! Exceeding the maximum permissible operating cycle can cause the grinder to overheat. Do not exceed the maximum operating cycle and observe recommended pauses when the maximum operating cycle is reached (see chapter “Technical Data”).
Information

• The grinder applies a thermal overcurrent circuit breaker (13) that interrupts the grinder’s circuit in the event of an electrical overload. To start the grinder again after the circuit breaker is released, unplug the main power cord
  (12) from its power supply and press in the circuit breaker release button (13) on the backside of the grinder. You can now plug the main power cord (12) back into its power supply and restart the grinding operation.

• The grinder also applies a motor protector, which switches off the grinder when the motor becomes too hot. As soon as the motor has cooled down, the grinder can be put into operation again.

Note! Risk of damage! The operator has no influence on the thermal overcurrent circuit breaker. If the circuit breaker trips several times, it is essential to consult an authorized service partner as the motor may be damaged.

Filling the hopper with coffee beans

1. Remove the lid (1) from the bean hopper (2)
2. Fill the bean hopper with whole-roasted coffee beans. The maximum filling level should be approximately 1 cm below the top edge of the bean hopper (2).
3. Reinstall the lid (1) onto the bean hopper (2).
4. Ensure a bag is secured onto the spout pipe (10) with the spout knocker (9) and that the bean hopper slider (4) is opened to ensure proper grinding operation.

Connecting the grinder to a 3-phase power supply
Plug in the grinder power cord (12) into a properly installed 3-phase contact socket to turn on its main power. As soon as the power supply is connected, the grinder is ready to operate.

WARNING! The danger of electric shock! Ensure a properly secured and grounded 3-phase power supply socket is available at your location and consult a certified electrician if it is not available.

Setting and changing the grind size
Turn the grind size adjustment knob (8) to the required position so that the display value on the grind size indicator display (5) points towards the desired grind size value on recipe sticker scale (3). Turning the grind size adjustment knob (5) clockwise will yield a finer grind size (position 1 indicates the finest position), whereas turning counterclockwise will yield a coarser grind size (position 8 indicates the coarsest position)

Information

• Only turn the grind size adjustment knob (8) clockwise for a finer grind size while the grinder is running to prevent damage to the grind size adjustment mechanism
• To avoid imbalances when adjusting grind size it is recommended to first set a coarser grind size size (about one scale value above the desired value) and only then adjust the grinding size finer to the desired value

Starting the grinding process
Operate the grinder via the ON-button (6) and OFF-button (7).

Changing coffee beans

1. Close the bean hopper slider (4) by pushing it into the bean hopper (2) to prevent further beans from entering the grinding chamber.
2. Operate the grinding process by pushing the ON button (6) until the grinding chamber runs empty. Push the OFF-button (7) once the grinder is idling.
3. Remove the hopper lid (1)
4. Remove all remaining coffee beans from inside of the bean hopper (2) and temporarily transfer them to another container.
5. Clean the inside of the hopper if necessary.
6. Refill the bean hopper with new whole-roasted coffee beans.
7. Reinstall the hopper lid (1).
8. Open the bean hopper slider (4).
9. Grind a few seconds to remove any residues of the previous coffee beans.

Cleaning

CAUTION!
Risk of injury! The grinder may tip over and cause injury when moved.

• Always place the grinder on a stable surface that is safe from tipping over before cleaning.
• Consult for help if the grinder is too heavy or bulky to move alone.

CAUTION!
Risk of injury and danger of short circuit from water entering the grinder!

• Never immerse the grinder in water or other liquids for cleaning
• Never clean the grinder using a water jet or other water propulsion tools
• Ensure that no water or other liquids enter the grinder body casing

Note! Risk of damage!
Improper handling may cause damage to the grinder

• Do not use any harsh cleaning products or sharp or metallic cleaning objects such as knives, metal scouring pads or similar. These can scratch the surface of the grinder.
• Do not clean the grinder with compressed air (e.g. with a compressed air gun).
• Do not put the drip tray or the lid of the bean container into the dishwasher. The parts are not suitable for dishwashers and may be damaged.
• Do not lift the grinder by the bean hopper; lift only by the casing and always with both hands.

Cleaning the grinder installation surface

1. Remove the grinder’s power plug from its 3-phase supply socket.
2. Lift the grinder by its body casing using both hands and place it on a stable and clean surface.
3. Clean the installation surface and the underside of the grinder with a damp cloth and dry the surfaces (surfaces must be dry and free of oil and grease).
4. Place the grinder back on the cleaned surface and ensure steps 1-6 of the chapter “Setting up the grinder” are followed before resuming grinding operations.

Cleaning the grinder auxiliary components

1. Remove the grinder’s power plug from its 3-phase supply socket.
2. Use a brush to clean the following grinder components:
3. the spout pipe (10),
4. the spout knocker (9),
5. the vibrating plate (11)
6. Remove the drip tray (14) from its fixation.
7. Use a damp cloth to wipe down the casing and the drip tray as required, but at least once a week.
8. Re-attach all parts removed for cleaning and ensure steps 1-6 of the chapter “Setting up the grinder” are followed before resuming grinding operations.

Cleaning the bean hopper

1. Close the bean hopper slider (4) by pushing it into the bean hopper (2) to prevent further beans from entering the grinding chamber.
2. Operate the grinding process by pushing the ON button (6) until the grinding chamber runs empty. Push the OFF button (7) once the grinder is idling.
3. Remove the grinder’s power plug from its 3-phase supply socket.
4. Remove the hopper lid (1)
5. Remove all remaining coffee beans from inside of the bean hopper (2) and temporarily transfer them to another container.
6. Use a damp cloth to clean the inside and outside of the bean hopper and allow it to dry.
7. Refill the bean hopper with new whole-roasted coffee beans.
8. Re-attach all parts removed for cleaning and ensure steps 1-6 of the chapter “Setting up the grinder” are followed before resuming grinding operations.
9. Grind a few seconds to remove any residues of the previous coffee beans.

Cleaning the grinding mechanism with GRINDZTM

Information

• The manufacturer recommends the use of Urnex GRINDZTM grinder cleaner.
• More information on how to use GRINDZTM to clean your grinder is available at www.urnex.com and on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sNRzQqfSzc.
• The grinder requires cleaning every 1-2 weeks for best taste and operation.

Maintenance

Information

• The grinding module should be serviced or replaced after grinding ca. 8-10 tons of whole roasted coffee beans. The volume until replacement depends on grind size, roast degree, bean type and condition of the module.
• The grinding module includes all components that experience significant wear: grinding discs, flapper and grinding house. Changing the aforementioned separately is not recommended.
• Wear gloves when changing the grinding discs to avoid injury.
• Recalibrate your grind size after replacing or changing the grinding module.

Replacing the grinding module

1. Empty the grinder (see chapter “Cleaning the bean hopper”, steps 1–4) and remove the bean hopper (2) from the grinder housing by unscrewing the fixation screws on the bottom of the hopper that fix onto the grinding module.
2. Unscrew the grinding module fixation screws on the bottom fixation plate that fix it to the motor plate holder.
3. Carefully lift out the grinding module towards the top.
4. Select your new grinding module and re-install it onto the motor plate holder. Ensure that the coupling connecting the motor shaft to the grinding module safely locks and that all fixation screws on the bottom of the module are tightened.
5. Re-install the bean hopper (2) on top of the grinding module and ensure that all fixation screws on the bottom of the hopper assembly are tightened.
6. Ensure steps 1-6 of chapter “setting up the grinder” are followed before resuming grinding operations.

Information

• Please contact your service partner to replace the electrical module.

Troubleshooting

The grinder is not

grinding

| The power plug is not

plugged into a socket.

| Insert the power plug into a properly installed socket.
| The bean hopper is not installed| Install the bean hopper (see chapter on “Setting up the grinder”).
| The overcurrent protection switch triggered.| Check whether the release button of the circuit breaker has popped out. Push it back in if necessary. Contact your service partner if the circuit breaker pops out repeatedly.
| The electrical fuse tripped.| Check the electrical fuse. If required, restore the fuse to its original state or replace it. Check whether other loads are connected to this fuse and if so, pull out their plugs. Contact your service partner if the fuse repeatedly trips.
The grinder is making noise but not grinding.| The grinding mechanism is clogged.| Set the grinding degree to the coarsest position “8″. Start the grinding process. The grinder will clear itself. Then re-set the grinding degree setting to the desired position.
| Coffee has backed up into the grinder due to over-dosing in the portafilter| Clean the spout. Set the grinding degree to the coarsest position “8″. Start the grinding process. The grinder will clear itself. Then re-set the grinding degree setting to the desired position
| The grinding degree is too fine.| Set the grinding degree to the coarsest position “8″. Start the grinding process. The grinder will clear itself. Then re-set the grinding degree setting to the desired position
| A foreign object entered into the grinding mechanism.| Clean the grinding mechanism as described in the chapter on “Cleaning” and remove the foreign object in the process. If the foreign object cannot be removed, contact your service partner.
Problem| Possible cause| Remedy
---|---|---
The grinder is not

grinding fine enough.

| The grinding module reached

end of life or needs calibration.

| Replace the grinding module or adjust the grind size to a finer setting.
The grinder does not grind continuously / it stops grinding intermittently.| The ON- and OFF buttons or switching components may be damaged.| Contact your service partner.
The bean hopper cannot be installed.| There are coffee beans in the hopper intake.| Remove all coffee beans from the hopper intake.

Technical data

Disposal
Packaging disposal

Dispose of the packaging by correctly sorting recyclable materials. Dispose of card and cardboard as waste paper and film as recyclable material

Grinder disposal

Old appliances may not be disposed of into commercial/domestic waste. As a consumer, if you can no longer use your grinder, you are required by law to dispose of old equipment separately from commercial/household waste, e.g. at a collection point in your municipality. This ensures professional recycling and avoidance of negative impacts on the environment as much as possible.

contact

Support & Service
Please contact your authorized service partner for PINECONE SWISS products in an event of service or maintenance. For general inquiries and other customer service please contact:

• www.pineconeswiss.com
• PINECONE SWISS AG
• info@pinecone-swiss.com
• Bafflestraße 17b
• 9450 Altstätten SG
• Switzerland

References

• Pinecone Swiss | Coffee Grinder
• Urnex | Coffee & Espresso Equipment Cleaning Products
• Urnex | Coffee & Espresso Equipment Cleaning Products

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