ROMMELSBACHER EKM 400 Coffee Mill with Conical Burr Grinder Instruction Manual

ROMMELSBACHER EKM 400 Coffee Mill with Conical Burr Grinder

Introduction

We are pleased you decided in favor of this premium Coffee mill and like to thank you for your confidence. The appliance is designed for grinding whole, roasted beans. Its easy operation, as well as the varied applications, will certainly impress you as well. To make sure you can enjoy using this appliance for a long time, please read through and carefully observe the following information. 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 to be used in the household and similar areas, like for example:

•  staff kitchens in shops, offices, and other small commercial areas
•  agricultural holdings
•  by guests in hotels, motels, and further similar living environments
•  breakfast pensions.

Other uses or modifications of the appliance are not intended and may constitute considerable risks of accident. For damage arising from any improper use, the manufacturer does not assume liability. The appliance is designed for grinding whole, roasted coffee beans. 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
• Protection class: II
• Standby consumption: < 0,5 W
• Max. continuous operating time : 3 Minuten
• Filling quantity beans container: max. 220 g (according to the used coffee beans)
• Filling quantity powder container: max. 130 g (according to the used coffee beans as well as the selected grinding degree)

Scope of supply

•  Coffee grinder EKM 400
•  Beans container with lid
•  Powder container with lid
• portafi filter holder (for porta later 60 mm Ø)
• Grinding plunger (integrated into the base unit)
•  Cleaning brush ( in the lid of the beans container)
•  Measuring spoon (in the lid of the beans container)

Check the scope of supply for completeness as well as the product and all accessory parts for damage (see product description page 2) immediately after unpacking.

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

•  Persons not having the knowledge or experience in operating the appliance or having handicaps of 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.
•  Always keep children away from the product and the power cord.
•  Children must not use this appliance.
•  Children should be supervised in order to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
•  Packing material like e.g. foil bags should be kept away from children.
•  Do not operate this unit with an external timer or a separate tele-control system.
•  Prior to each use, check the appliance and the attachments 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 no one can get entangled or stumble over it in order 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.
•  Do not misuse the power cord for unplugging the appliance!
•  Never immerse the appliance, power cord, and power 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 affected by authorized specialist shops only. Improper repairs may result in considerable dangers for the user.
•  Improper use and disregard of the instruction manual void all warranty claims.

Safety advise for using the appliance

• WARNING: Hazard of injury! During operation do not use any object to stir in the beans tank and never touch the running grinder!
  Pull the power plug after each use for a safe switch-off!

Thus, act with caution

•  The appliance is not qualified for processing poppy, rice, nuts, sugar, etc..Non-observance invalidates the warranty!
•  Only use whole, roasted coffee beans, never use already ground coffee powder!
• To avoid injuries it is imperative to keep away your hair, hands, and clothes from the running grinder!
•  Avoid any no-load operation and do not handle it with wet hands!
•  Always unplug the appliance when not in use, prior to disassembly or assembly, and before cleaning!
•  Only use original accessories!
•  Place the appliance on a stable and even surface and do not operate it in the vicinity of sources of heat (oven, gas flame, etc.) or in explosive environments, where inflammable liquids or gases are located!
•  Place the appliance beyond children’s reach!

Interesting facts

•  The taste of beverages containing coffee depends on the quality of the used coffee or espresso beans. A requirement for the aromatic preparation of beverages with coffee is the perfect grinding of the roasted beans as this is increasing the surface for contact with water and thus, the release of flavors. The degree of grinding also determines the pressure in the brewing chamber or the throughput time in a coffee filter machine.
•  After a few minutes already, the ground powder is losing more than 50 % of its flavor. Therefore, coffee specialists recommend storing whole coffee beans and only grinding the quantity just needed.

Prior to initial use
ATTENTION: Remove possibly fixed protective foils, promotional material, and packaging material from appliances and accessories!

• Clean the appliance as well as all accessory parts according to the cleaning notes in this manual (see “cleaning and maintenance“, page 26).
• The appliance is equipped with touch control sensors. The sensor keys can be operated easily and very conveniently. Tapping the sensor keys activates the respective function.
• The appliance is equipped with an antistatic function. The air in the powder outlet channel is ionized by an ion generator, which significantly reduces the static charge. This function serves to ensure that no powder sticks to the container, outlet channel or measuring spoon.
•  The machine is equipped with a high-quality conical burr grinder. This allows whole beans to be ground in a particularly aroma-friendly manner.
•  To protect against damage caused by foreign bodies (e.g. small stones) in the coffee beans, the grinder is equipped with electronic overload protection. If the grinder blois blocked, the grinding process is automatically stopped and the error message “E2” appears in the display. Remove the grinding plunger (see page 21) and remove the blockage in the grinding mechanism, then you can use the appliance again.
•  The appliance is equipped with an energy-saving standby function which is activated after connecting the appliance to the mains. 2 minutes after the last operation (grinding, pressing a key), the unit automatically switches back to standby mode.
•  By pressing the ON/START/STOP key, the appliance changes back to the operation mode. Seal on the powder outlet channel
•  The appliance is equipped with a separate sealing on the powder outlet channel which provides a seal between the powder outlet channel and the powder container. Thus, no powder is lost during grinding.

Assembling and disassembling the appliance

Mounting/dismounting the beans container

•  Place the beans container on the base unit
•  When mounting the beans container, pay attention that the symbol “lock“ on the base unit complies with the marking on the beans container.
• Turn the beans container clockwise until the arrow marking for the setting of the grinding degree complies with the desired grinding degree on the corresponding scale.
•  Pull the mains plug out of the socket before removing the beans container!
•  To remove the bean container, turn it counterclockwise until the “lock” symbol and the arrow marking are aligned. Now remove the beans container upwards.
• NOTE: The bean container is equipped with a locking mechanism that prevents beans from falling out of the bottom opening.

Mounting/dismounting the grinding plunger

ATTENTION! Pull the mains plug out of the socket before removing the grinding plunger! For cleaning and if foreign bodies have to be removed from the grinder, the grinding plunger can be easily removed.

•  Remove the beans container (see page 20).
•  Lift the grinding plunger upwards.
•  When inserting, make sure that the grinding plunger is placed in the correct position.

NOTE: If the grinding plunger is not inserted correctly, the bean container cannot be mounted.

Mounting the holder for the portafilter

With the supplied portafilter holder, you can grind the coffee powder directly into the portafilter of your espresso machine.

•  Remove the powder container.
•  Slide the portafilter holder into the guide rail on the powder outlet channel until it clicks into place.
•  Make sure that the opening of the portafilter holder is facing forwards.
•  When using your portafilter, please make sure that it is positioned exactly beneath the powder outlet channel, to catch all the grist.

NOTE: The portafilter holder is suitable for portafilters with a diameter of approx. 60 mm.

Operating the appliance

The appliance is designed for a max. continuous operating time of 3 minutes. If this time has been reached, the appliance has to cool down for at least 2 minutes. If this will not be observed, the motor might be damaged!

•  Wind the power cord from the cord take-up on the underside of the base unit and feed it through the recess on the edge of the housing.
•  Make sure that the grinding plunger is inserted correctly.
•  Place the beans container on the base unit. Make sure that the container is correctly inserted (see page 20 “Mounting/dismounting the beans container”). Open the lid of the beans container and fill it with whole, roasted beans. Fill the container to a maximum of 1 cm below the edge of the container. The maximum filling quantity is 220 g (depending on the beans used).
•  Close the lid of the bean container.
•  Place the powder container with the lid on and with open silicone closure beneath the powder outlet channel. Make sure that the powder container is positioned stably in the round recess.
• NOTE: The appliance is equipped with a safety system. The appliance will only work if the bean container is placed correctly!
•  Connect the mains plug to a sufficiently fused power socket.
• The connection of the appliance to the mains is confirmed with a signal tone.
• A brief check of the electronics is performed.
• All available displays light up in the control panel for approx. one second.
• After the check has been completed, the appliance is in standby mode.
• The display field and the backlighting of the sensor keys are not active.
• Connect the mains plug to a sufficiently fused power socket.
• The connection of the appliance to the mains is confirmed with a signal tone.
•  A brief check of the electronics is performed.
• All available displays light up in the control panel for approx. one second.
• After the check has been completed, the appliance is in standby mode.
• The display field and the backlighting of the sensor keys are not active.
• NOTE: If no further operation of a sensor key is performed within 2 minutes, the appliance automatically switches to standby mode. By tapping the ON/START/STOP sensor key, the appliance can be returned to the operation mode.

The setting of the grinding degree

• Different coffee beverages require a different grind. The type and roasting of the beans and your personal taste also determine how finely the coffee powder should be ground. Take our recommendations (see below) as a basis and try for yourself until you have found your individually suitable grind using the very variable setting options.
•  By turning the built-in beans container to the right or left, the degree of grinding can be adjusted individually. If necessary, hold the unit with your free hand so that it does not slip.
• Setting “1” means very fine powder, and setting “35” means very coarse ground powder.
•  The set value is shown by the small arrow marking on the bean container and the printed scale on the base unit.

The setting of the powder portion

•  The strength of the coffee is influenced not only by the grind but also by the amount of powder used. For a smoother coffee, the powder portion is reduced, for a stronger coffee, the powder portion is increased.
•  The amount of coffee powder dispensed depends on the type of bean, the roast and the set grinding degree. Therefore, the actual amount of powder required can deviate from the preset portion sizes. To best cover these deviations and personal preferences, the appliance offers two modes and a very finely graduated portion setting.
•  This coffee grinder can grind 1 – 12 servings of coffee powder.
•  The electronic fine adjustment allows the portion quantity of the ground powder to be precisely adjusted to individual needs.
•  In addition, it is possible to select between the operating mode “Powder for coffee preparation” and “Powder for espresso preparation”.

Display at the control panel

The operating mode “powder for coffee preparation

The operating mode “powder for espresso preparation“

Electronic fine adjustment of portion size (example: 4 portions

The operating mode “powder for espresso preparation“

Changing portion size and operating mode

• After reaching the maximum or minimum portion size, the operating mode is changed automatically.
• The change of operating mode is confirmed with a 2-fold signal tone.
•  In the operating mode “powder for espresso preparation” (“1.0” to “2.9”), the setting “2.9” is followed by the minimum setting “1.0” of the operating mode “powder for coffee preparation” – and vice versa.
•  In the operating mode “powder for coffee preparation” (“1.0” to “12”), the setting “12” is followed by the minimum setting “1.0” of the operating mode “powder for espresso preparation” – and vice versa.
• By briefly touching the ON/START/STOP sensor key, you start the grinding process.
•  The selected setting is shown in the display field.
• The backlighting of the ON/START/STOP sensor key is active.
• After processing the set portion size, the appliance stops automatically and switches to the operation mode.
•  The display field shows the last setting selected.
•  The backlighting of all sensor keys is active.
• NOTE: If no further operation of a sensor button is carried out within 2 minutes, the appliance automatically switches to standby mode. By tapping the ON/START/STOP sensor button, the appliance can be switched back to the operation mode.

Stop the grinding process prematurely

• By briefly tapping the ON/START/STOP sensor button, the grinding process can be stopped prematurely.
• The appliance stops the grinding process and returns to an operation mode.
• The last chosen setting is shown at the display.

Permanent switch-off
For a permanent and safe switch-off disconnect the power plug from the mains after each use!

Cleaning and maintenance

WARNING: Hazard of injury!

•  Always unplug the appliance before cleaning!
•  Never immerse the appliance, power cord, and mains plug in water or clean them under running water!
• Clean the base unit of the appliance with a damp tissue and wipe it dry.
• Clean the beans container as well as the powder container and the corresponding lids in hot water with some dishwashing detergent. Before the next use, all accessory parts must be completely dry.
• Clean the grinder by means of the enclosed cleaning brush. The cleaning brush is placed in the lid of the bean container. For easy cleaning, the grinding plunger can be detached. (See page 21 “Mounting/dismounting the grinding plunger”).
• Clean the powder outlet regularly. Loosen the sticking powder carefully with the enclosed cleaning brush (placed in the lid of the beans container) and clean the powder outlet thoroughly.
• Do not use any abrasives or solvents!
• Never use a steam jet appliance for cleaning!

Troubleshooting

•  Error E1: The appliance has exceeded the maximum continuous operating time of 3 minutes and must cool down to protect against overheating. Disconnect the power plug from the socket and allow the appliance to cool down for at least 10 minutes.
•  Error E2: Grinder overloaded. Disconnect the mains plug from the socket. Remove the beans container (see page 20). Remove the grinding plunger (see page 21). Check the grinder for foreign objects, remove them and clean the grinder with the enclosed cleaning brush. Replace the grinding plunger first, then the beans container. Start the appliance once again.

Spare parts and accessories
Do you need a spare part or accessory? On www.rommelsbacher.de we have listed the most common spare parts on the product page that you can replace yourself, as well as accessories for easy online ordering.

Disposal/recycling

Packaging material
Do not simply throw the packaging material away but recycle it. Deliver paper, and cardboard, According to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (2012/19/EU), this product may not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of its service life. Therefore please submit it e.g. at a municipal collection point (e.g. recycling center) according to the laws of your country of residence for the recycling of electrical and electronic appliances. Your municipality or city administration will inform you about the disposal options.

Disposal information

According to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (2012/19/EU), this product may not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of its service life. Therefore please submit it e.g. at a municipal collection point (e.g. recycling center) according to the laws of your country of residence for the recycling of electrical and electronic appliances. Your municipality or city administration will inform you about the disposal options.

Tip: Give appliances that are no longer required but still functional to a charitable purpose (e.g. as a donation). This not only improve the environmental balance and ensures more sustainability, but also testifies to a welcome social commitment.

References

• Startseite - ROMMELSBACHER ElektroHausgeräte GmbH

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