ROMMELSBACHER EKM 100 Blade Coffee Grinder Instruction Manual

: August 16, 2024
: ROMMELSBACHER

Table of Contents

ROMMELSBACHER EKM 100 Blade Coffee Grinder
Specifications
Product Usage Instructions
FAQ
Product Description
Introduction
Technical data
General safety advice
Operating the appliance
Cleaning and maintenance
CONTACT
References
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ROMMELSBACHER EKM 100 Blade Coffee Grinder

Specifications

Nominal voltage: 220-240 V~
Nominal power: 200 W
Max. continuous operation time: 60 seconds
Protection class: II
Filling quantity beans tank: max. 70 g

Product Usage Instructions

Fill the beans tank with coffee or espresso beans (not exceeding 70 g).
Securely attach the lid to the bean tank.
Adjust the coarseness setting as desired.
Switch on the appliance using the ON/OFF micro-switch.
Allow the grinder to operate for a maximum of 60 seconds.
Switch off the appliance completely after use.
Unplug the appliance before cleaning.
Regularly clean the bean tank and blade to remove any residue.
Use a damp cloth to wipe the base unit and exterior of the grinder.
Avoid immersing the appliance in water; do not use abrasive cleaners.
This appliance is not intended for commercial use.
Avoid grinding oily or flavored beans as they may clog the grinder.
For best results, grind only the amount of beans needed for immediate use.

FAQ

Q: Can I grind spices other than coffee beans in this grinder?
A: Yes, you can grind dry spices like coriander, pepper, or sugar in the coffee grinder. Ensure thorough cleaning between different types of grinding.
Q: How do I adjust the coarseness setting on the grinder?
A: Rotate the adjustment knob located on the grinder to achieve your desired coarseness level. Experiment with different settings to find the perfect grind for your brewing method.

Product Description

Base unit
Lid for beans tank
Plug with power cord
Integrated cord storage
Beans tank (max. 70 g)
2-winged blade
ON/OFF micro-switch

Introduction

We are pleased you decided in favor of this superior coffee grinder and would like to thank you for your confidence. Its easy operation as well as the excellent grinding result will certainly fill you with enthusiasm as well. To make sure you can enjoy using this appliance for a long time, please read through the following notes carefully and observe them. Keep this instruction manual safe. Hand out all documents to third persons when passing on the appliance. Thank you very much.

Intended use
The appliance is designed for grinding coffee and espresso beans in the kitchen, at the table, in the office, etc.
(domestic use only). It is also possible to grind dry spices like e. g. coriander, pepper, or sugar. Other uses or modifications of the appliance are not intended and harbor considerable risks. For damage arising from not intended use, the manufacturer does not assume liability. The appliance is not designed for commercial use.

Technical data

Only connect the appliance to an isolated ground receptacle installed according to regulations. The rated voltage must comply with the details on the rating label. Only connect to alternating current!

Nominal voltage: 220-240 V~ 50/60 Hz
Nominal power: 200 W
Max. continuous operation time: 60 seconds
Protection class: II
Filling quantity beans tank: max. 70 g

Scope of supply
Check the scope of supply for completeness as well as the soundness of the product and all components (see product description page 2) immediately after unpacking.
Packing material
Do not simply throw the packing material away but recycle it.
Deliver paper, cardboard and corrugated cardboard packing to collecting facilities. Also plastic packing material and foils should be put into the intended collecting basins.

In the examples for the plastic marking: PE stands for polyethylene, the code fi gure 02 for PE-HD, 04 for PE-LD, PP for polypropylene, PS for polystyrene.

Disposal/recycling
According to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive, this product must not be disposed of with your normal domestic waste at the end of its life span. Therefore, please deliver it at no charge to your appropriately licensed local collecting facilities (e.g. recycling yard) concerned with the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Please approach your local authorities for how to dispose of the product.

For your safety

WARNING: Read all safety advice and instructions.
Non-observance of the safety advice and instructions may cause electric shock, fire, and/or bad injuries.

General safety advice

Always keep children away from the appliance and the power cord.
Children must not use this appliance.
Persons not having the knowledge or experience in operating the appliance or having handicaps of a physical, sensorial or mental nature, must not operate the appliance without supervision or instruction by a person, responsible for their safety. Never leave the appliance unattended during operation.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Packing material like e. g. foil bags should be kept away from children.
Before each use, check the appliance and the accessories for soundness, it must not be operated if it has been dropped or shows visible damage. In these cases, the power supply must be disconnected and the appliance has to be checked by a specialist.
When laying the power cord, make sure that nobody can get entangled or stumble over it to avoid the appliance is pulled down accidentally.
Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces, sharp edges, and mechanical forces. Check the power cord regularly for damage and deterioration.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of an electric shock.
For disconnecting the appliance from the mains, only pull the plug and never the cord.
Never immerse the appliance, the power cord and the plug-in water for cleaning.
Do not store the appliance outside or in wet rooms.
This electrical appliance complies with the relevant safety standards. In case of signs of damage to the appliance or the power cord, unplug the appliance immediately.
Repairs may be executed by authorized specialist shops only. Improper repairs may result in considerable dangers for the user.
Improper use and disregard of this instruction manual will void all warranty claims.

Safety advice for using the appliance:
Attention: Hazard of injury!

Do not touch the sharp blade!
Handle cutting tools with care to avoid injuries!
Do not operate the appliance near sources of heat (oven, gas flame etc.) or in explosive environments, where inflammable liquids or gases are located.
Place it beyond children’s reach.
Avoid any no-load operation and do not handle the appliance with wet hands!
The appliance is not suitable for chopping bones, hard kernels, frozen food or similar hard ingredients.
During operation, do not touch the running blade – neither stir in the beans tank with a spoon or other objects! To avoid injuries it is imperative to keep away your hair, hands and clothes from the running blade.
The appliance has a delayed motor stop after it has been switched off.
Therefore, please wait until it has stopped before emptying the tank.
Always unplug the appliance when not in use and before cleaning!
Use original accessories only.
Pull the power plug after each use for safe switch-off.

Prior to initial use
For a start, please clean the appliance as well as all accessories. For more detailed information please refer to “Cleaning and maintenance”.

Operating the appliance

Attention: Hazard of injury!

Do not touch the sharp blade!
Handle cutting tools with care to avoid injuries!
The appliance is designed for a max. continuous operating time of 60 seconds under full load. If this time has elapsed, the appliance has to cool down for at least 60 seconds. If this is not observed, the motor might be damaged!
The appliance has a delayed motor stop after it has been switched off. Therefore, please wait until it has stopped before removing the processed foodstuff from the bean tank.

IMPORTANT: Never grind too hard ingredients, like e.g. nutmeg, stones of fruits or sticky and moist foods, like e.g. cheese, chocolate, or onions!

Preparing the appliance for use

Completely unwind the power cord from the cord taken up at the appliance’s bottom.

Filling the beans tank, putting on the lid

Take off the lid of the bean tank. Fill the tank with coffee beans up to 2 cm below the upper rim of the tank. The maximum filling quantity is 70 g.
NOTE: Do not fill with more than the specified filling quantity!
Put the lid on the bean tank and ensure a proper fitting.

Coarseness setting

The coarseness of the coffee powder depends on the duration of the operation. Please observe that the grinding times given below refer to a filling quantity of about 35 g of coffee beans (half of the max. filling quantity). Smaller or bigger filling quantities require different grinding times, of course:
- fine powder: ca. 30 – 45 seconds
- medium fine powder: ca. 15 – 30 seconds
- coarse powder: ca. 5 – 15 seconds
For processing large quantities we recommend stopping the grinding after an instant and giving the unit a short shake or slight knock, allowing the coffee powder to slip toward the blade again.
Try by yourself until you have found the suitable grinding time for the coarseness of your taste.

Switching the appliance on and off

Connect the appliance to the mains.
By pressing the lid you start the grinding process. Keep the lid pressed down during the whole grinding process.
Once the grinding is done, release the pressure on the lid of the bean tank and the appliance will stop automatically.
The grinding process can be interrupted at any time by releasing the lid of the bean tank.

Switch off completely

Pull the power plug after each use for safe switch-off.

Cleaning and maintenance

Attention: Hazard of injury!

Always unplug the appliance before cleaning!
Never immerse the base unit and the mains plug in water or clean them under running water!
Do not touch the blade!
Handle cutting tools with care to avoid injuries!

For ensuring a constant grinding quality, we recommend cleaning the coffee grinder regularly after each use.

Carefully remove powder residues of the bean tank. We recommend using a normal pastry brush.
Clean the bean tank and the blade with a damp tissue and wipe them dry.
Clean the lid of the bean tank in hot water with some dishwashing detergent. Before the next use, the lid must be completely dry.
Clean the outside of the unit with a damp tissue and wipe it dry.
Do not use any abrasives or solvents!
Never use a steam jet appliance for cleaning!

Interesting facts

The taste of beverages containing coffee depends on the quality of the used coffee or espresso beans.
Condition for the aromatic preparation of beverages with coffee is the perfect grinding of the roasted beans as this increases the surface for the contact with water and thus, the release of flavors.
A roasted coffee bean contains more than 1,000 different flavoring substances. The finer the grinding, the more substances are released.
After a few minutes already, the ground powder loses more the 50 % of its flavour. Therefore, coffee specialists recommend storing whole coffee beans and only grinding the quantity just needed.
Different coffee beverages require different coarseness settings; but also the beans’ sort and roasting as well as your taste decide on how fine the coffee powder should be ground. Take our recommendations (see below) as a basis and try yourself until you have found your coarseness setting:
- The coarse powder is suitable for hand-filtered coffee.
- Medium powder is used with usual boiler espresso machines.
- Fine powder is suitable for filter coffee makers or for automatic pump-pressure espresso machines.
- The extra-fine powder is recommended for manual mocha-making.