Seems to be a fine product and would like to keep it working at its peak. How best to clean/maintain?
191387
I'm buying one myself, but will take it apart before first use just to see what could damage it. I suspect that the buyers who have problems are running the unit too long on too fine a setting, expecting performance of an $400 grinder. More expensive grinders are designed with heavier gears made of steel instead of plastic and better heat dissipation so they can run forever even on espresso settings. Such are the tradeoffs in designing a $100 burr grinder.
1424999
It's not bad to clean. I just rinse it and wipe it quickly with a sponge. I only use it for protein so it kinda has a lingering smell of protein but it's better than over washing it. Don't do that because it battery powered and it might mess it up. The bottom that covers the batteries is pretty tight though so quick rinses shouldn't mess it up. I use mine everyday twice a day and it still works great after about 2-3 months.
1290999
I usually soak mine for about an hour once a week. Mine seem to be doing pretty well
219580
Food grade mineral oil will do the trick. There are usually instructions with the board regarding frequency. Had mine now for quite some time and I am still as pleased with it as I was originally. But it does take up some kitchen real estate. :-)
1845628
I clean mine weekly. I shut it off,quik scrub with a brush, put it back it. I did let it go 2 weeks while I was away and it was still pumping strong. Hope this helps
703438
ive used it heavily and it's still clear for me, about two months now with semi-daily use. id say just avoid getting it too dirty and DONT submerge it in water to clean.
1886734
I empty mine after every use as the instructions advise. It's an expensive piece of equipment. Why not take care of it properly?
1845113
Nonono, I just clean it like once every 2nd month or something in the cleaning station. I clean it once per month just by adding soap to it and let it buzz for 30 seconds :)
942534
Just clean it with water. I fill up the water every couple hours. So It can get cooler.
118287
The manual for cleaning is more complicated then it needs to be. I have found by just running warm water over the disconnected top and brushing the lower unit it has remained clean and sharp for the next use.
312424
I wipe it down daily with a paper towel and rinse it thoroughly. Once a week I use a vinegar and water mix and let it sit for 20 minutes per the instructions. Some places are very hard to clean. I'm looking into getting another one for that reason.
146141
I had mine for several years before I bought a new one. I just cleaned the old one regularly
183553
I haven't found a way too clean it. Yet. I'm going to try cleanWith hot water and let it dry.
504102
I haven´t had to clean it yet. A great water-boiler though. Been using it daily for more than three years. :-)
573565
I'm about to purchase this, and I'll share the same cleaning method on it as I do my george foreman grill... when done, unplug it, and while still hot, wet a couple of paper towels, loosely wring them out so they won't drip, lay them over the open grill, then close it ... it'll 'steam clean' itself, & when you're done eating, open it back up again & use the paper towels to complete the wipe & clean process before storing.
946678
I run mine 24/7. I just turn it off to clean it, then turn it back on again.
856662
I brush it out every day and clean it once per week. That seems plenty good for me. I pop up the holder and put the cap on the solution to avoid evaporation.