How do you clean out the grinder?
1178644
I use a small shop vac with fittings that reduce down to 3/8 of an in. Just suck it out. Bought the reducer at lowes and comes in handy for many other uses too.
1178645
About once a week I take the basket that holds the beans off and remove any beans in the hole where the blades are. Then I put in a filter (leave the top part of the filter off) and open the little door at the front of the unit. Using the brush that came with the coffee pot, I sweep all the built up grinds into the filter. If you make a lot of coffee each day, you may need to clean it more often.
1178646
Open the filter housing and remove the cover for the filter. This will allow the the content of the chute to be cleaned and will be collected in the filter. Once the cleaning is done, by the instructions below, you can clean and get ready for another brewing cycle. 1) Remove the cover from the hopper 2) Unlock the hopper by turning the knob, and remove it. 3) Lift the cover for the chute by pulling back on the lever. 4) Using the brush, clean the chute for the grinder. Reassemble and reinstall the hopper.
1178647
It's way easier than it sounded. They give you this little brush, you lift up one part of the machine, open up a chute, and just sweep all the grounds into the filter basket. I was seriously dreading this process, and it's WAAAAY easier than I had imagined. Not a big deal at all (and I'm lazy when it comes to machine maintenance).
1178648
Open the filter housing and remove the cover for the filter. This will allow the the content of the chute to be cleaned and will be collected in the filter. Once the cleaning is done, by the instructions below, you can clean and get ready for another brewing cycle. 1) Remove the cover from the hopper2) Unlock the hopper by turning the knob, and remove it.3) Lift the cover for the chute by pulling back on the lever. 4) Using the brush, clean the chute for the grinder.Reassemble and reinstall the hopper.
1178649
My husband(the coffee man) cleans the pot weekly following the direction in the manual which are the same as left by the previously person who answered
598722
I have cleaned my grinder by wiping it with a cloth dampened with a solution of vinegar and water, or mild dish detergent and water. I am assuming you will not immerse the machine in water. The direction that came with the grinder suggested filling the well of the grinder with arm & hammer baking soda overnight to eliminate orders left behind for spices (i.e. rosemary, cloves, etc.). I have only used it for grinding spices three time and the baking soda works.
2139347
It is very easy to lift out the filter and its housing and rinse and replace. The grinder however does not need to be cleaned each time. Perhaps once a month or a bit more, depending on how heavy your usage.
14001
I haven't taken it fully apart, but I did disassemble the grinding mechanism to show a friend of mine. that part does come apart easily. the grinder also comes with a pack of Grindz, which is a grinder cleaner. I have not used it yet. the instructions say Grind is "an all-natural, safe, and easy way to keep your grinder fresh and clean." I also know that the base is one component & will not disassemble.
1938181
I'm not sure but it sounds as though the grinder gear may be gunked up. Do you remove and clean everything after each use? Try cleaning things as well as possible, especially the gear in bottom of the grinder. If that doesn't work I'm afraid I can't help. Good luck and happy java!
1149238
Ours did the same thing. My husband had to re-vamp the grinder as it was rubbing. Our first time using it was a total mess too. We thought about returning it but my husband fixed it somehow but I could not tell you for sure what he did. He is a machine designer so he could see what the problem was.....
597421
I had to do it yesterday. My husband tried grinding very old beans (as it turned out) and almost killed our grinder. I watched a couple excellent YouTubes on cleaning the Bodum and took it apart, prying out the rock-like beans caught in the blades, vacuuming everything very well. Once you take off the hopper off, the insides pull straight up, easily. Hope this helps.
610045
I just hand wash the parts inside or put in dishwasher. I use paper filters so coffee grinds come out easy with filter. Makes good coffee but it's hard to see the water line inside. Hope this helps.
973747
Yes. There is a filter but it is just a disk which collects most of the grinds on top but you would probably still want to rinse it.
796291
The inner cup and blades are not removable for cleaning. I use a soft brush. It's great for cleaning grinds out of your grinder.
724083
It is easily cleaned. I just doesn't work very well. The smallest bit of grounds or dust gets in the wrong place and the grinder has to be taken apart and cleaned then put back together.
2165116
The handle/Motor just wipe off with a little soap and water then down the Frother part. Rinse off the Frother with a quick spin under clean water.
1764398
I use a PAINT brush (about 1/2 inch wide) to brush out the ground coffee, then use a damp paper towel to clean up the fine powder. This method works very well, especially if you use a soft brush. Keep the brush near the grinder and brush out the grinder after each use.
2041136
Grab the top of the grinder with your thumb on one side and your index finger and middle finger on the other, touching only the metal top. Hold the body with your other hand. Pull straight up and it will slide off easily. Fill from the top.
522383
First push the button in the bottom center of the unit to turn off the grinder. Test that it is off (turn it over). Then twist in about the center of the unit, where the black base meets the clear top and just about a quarter turn opens it up. Pull the inside unit out of the base and then gently pull the clear top from the battery base (no turning or twistinng). Turn the top upside down and you'll see the opening to fill it.
495517
Don't put anything in the dishwasher and do NOT use bleach on any of the parts as it will pit and discolor the parts. It doesn't take long to clean them up with soapy water and dry them. The hardest thing to clean is the grinder plate (with all the holes) and that can be cleaned quickly by using your sprayer in your sink. Use a toothpick to dislodge stubborn bits. I store my blades and plates in a Ziploc bag with a small bag of dessicant to absorb moisture. I also wrap the parts in brown paper that prohibits rust. Congratulations you've chosen a great grinder!
690689
The grinder pieces are ceramic, so I've avoided using soap on them for fear that they might pick up a soapy taste. I simply pour hot water over the grinders and let them soak until the water cools. Then I re-rinse them and let them air dry. The rest of the contraption is plastic and metal, which I wash with a little dish soap.