Seems to be a fine product and would like to keep it working at its peak. How best to clean/maintain?
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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.
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I keep mine clean AND DRY all the time. I would soak it in a mild bleach solution, rinse well and dry it out completely.
879923
make sure the intake is clear. mine gets algae and 'junk' in it and it need cleaning regularly.
1509962
Thanks for tip! I will try that next time I clean it. I try to clean once a week but not alway faithful to that schedule, but I will try harder in the future.
1204453
Just a good rinse with warm water after using seems to work pretty well for mine. :)
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I have been running this unit almost nightly for a few weeks. Haven't cleaned yet. They recommend not letting water/oil sit in unit while not in use. I am careful to let it run until it turns off, then dispose of small amount of water left and thoroughly wipe out with soft cloth.
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I have only used this unit to extract oil and tranny fuel, as far as cleaning I just used the vacuum to clean it. What ever residue that was left in the tube I just left it. My best guess would be to used a dishsoap water solution such as Dawn. Run it thourgh a couple of times, then let it dry. By the way I love this thing.
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I mostly just rinse it out real good now and then. I know they make a cleaning solution for them, but I've never it. If you're only filling it with clean tap or purified water I would just occassionly put some clean water and a small amount of household bleach, like 1/4tsp. at most and swish it around real good, squeeze some out thru the tube and bite valve and then thoroughly rinse it, and you should be good to go.
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Yes, it's a steady 24-7 machine that has worked like a charm. The only thing you need to do for maintenance is Zojurishi Citric Acid Cleaner through it once a season to remove hard minerals. I never turn mine off since I use it often.
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I leave mine on and in full time. I do take it out, turn off and clean weekly. In addition I take it out for the winter and store.
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The tidy tank sludge stuff should take care of most of it. http://smile.amazon.com/B00FQMGR1S
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I oil it after OR before every use. Mostly I use WD40 spray. About 1-2x/month I will use 3in1 oil after a "cleaning" (detailed wipe down). Seems to be working just fine.
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I rinse mine out about once a week and put it in the sun for a few hours. Keeps it great.
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Mine has never required cleaning and I use it almost daily. I think a soft bristle brush should do the trick if you feel like cleaning.
796506
Take it apart and clean with mineral sprits. Clean each part good, it is easy for it comes apart real good.
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I have the same issue and that is why I like the filter system. I follow the recommendation to clean with a combination of white vinegar and water. I do need to rinse this through more often and do not wait for the clean light to come on. Happy trails
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We have never had to do anything to it. I don't have my owner's manual handy, but we went throughout it when we got it. We're pretty sure it didn't say anything about maintenance; certainly nothing about waxing. It highly recommended an isolated 20 amp plug and a surge protector, rather than a traditional 15 amp plug like most houses have. We had a plug installed. You should also use it indoors only because it really is a computer and sensitive to the elements and dust. We keep the area well vacuumed.