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Take out the inner burr and clean the grinder: Orphan Espresso Lido 3
Before you start
- Tools
- ball driver (included), cleaning brush (included), soft cloth
- Supplies
- None listed
Warnings
- Do not wash the burrs: they are steel and can rust. Source: OE LIDO 3 Operation Manual (English)
- Any other part you wash gets mild detergent, a good rinse and a thorough dry before reassembly. Source: OE LIDO 3 Operation Manual (English)
- No dishwasher. Source: OE LIDO 3 Operation Manual (English)
- Leave the outer burr carrier in the hopper, or burr alignment may suffer on reassembly. Source: OE LIDO 3 Operation Manual (English)
- Overtightening the Locking Ring jams the rings; snug is enough. Source: OE LIDO 3 Operation Manual (English)
Steps
- With the included ball driver, take out the screw that holds the handle, keeping the screw safe.
From the manual: “remove screw that holds the handle in place (do not lose screw).”
- Lift off the handle.
From the manual: “Remove the handle.”
- Unscrew the Adjustment Ring all the way.
From the manual: “Unscrew the Adjustment Ring completely.”
- Draw the Adjustment Ring, with the inner burr and axle attached, out through the bottom of the grinder.
From the manual: “Pull the Adjustment Ring with inner burr & axle attached through the grinder & out the bottom.”
- Brush every surface now exposed, including both burrs.
From the manual: “This will allow access to all surfaces of the grinder for cleaning.”
- Clean the hopper with a soft cloth.
From the manual: “Use a soft cloth for cleaning the hopper.”
- Put the grinder back together in reverse order.
From the manual: “Assembly is reverse.”
- Reset the grind: set the Adjustment Ring, then turn the Locking Ring counter-clockwise until it just seats against it.
From the manual: “turn the Locking Ring (CCW) until it tightens against the Adjustment Ring.”
Sources
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