Hello, thank you for the video. I have a few suggestions. I've taken apart my Atom I think three times due to seizing. I would highly suggest wrapping the LCD screen in a washcloth or something soft as soon as you remove it. The screen now has a dent in it and coffee grounds behind the cover (both non reparable) because I did exactly what was shown in this video with the screen. You inevitably move the grinder around as you're trying to clean it, and the screen needs some protection. Also when vacuuming or using canned air, coffee grounds can go places you didn't anticipate. Also, it's easy to lose the screws (especially the top burr screws) on the inside of the grinder. They are not fun to get out. I'd suggest making sure you have a magnetic screw driver head for those screws.
They were medium roast at best, minimal to no oil on the beans. I switched from that roast to an even lighter one so long ago now that I don't exactly remember their roast level. It was Blue Bottle's 17ft Ceiling blend that would get clogged. Now I use their Opascope blend with no issues.
Do not use canned air! They use bitterants to deter inhalation that'll stick onto the burrs and make your coffee taste funky. Perhaps a compressor would be fine, but i'd stick to a vacuum.
This is an excellent tip, and was interesting to read up on! When we do dial-ins we use a shop vac for cleaning, but this is certainly good to know and we'll recommend against using canned air for this purpose moving forward. Thanks! -Charles
It's really a shame that theyrequire 3 different screw bits to do this cleaning operation. They should just pick one screw drive size and stick with it through the whole operation of cleaning, so much nicer.
Hello, I also have a question: At Atom 75 for a home use of max 4 shots per day, how long does such a cleaning take? Can puly caff grid type granules be used? Thanks
Wow, thank you for this video. I've followed your instructions, everything's clean now. However, I accidentally turned the round burr fine/course adjustment knob a few times around the clock, and forgot how many times. Is this a problem? should I just put beans in, grind, and adjust as usual (even if this means going around the clock a time or two?). Any advice is welcome, I'm a bit scared now!
@@yaseen_abbascan start at any position, just don't have partially ground beans that you then tighten the burrs on. Can always loosen, turn on and then redial in.
Turn it off AND unplug the cord from the electrical receptacle; that machine is still 'live' until doing so. You don't want to burn out the circuit board (for example) by making an unfortunate contact inside with a steel-shank screwdriver. Instead, use electricians' fibreglas screwdrivers. This provides some protection if leaving the machine plugged in and working on the internals. Always, always, always unplug from the source.
What is the purpose of the black plastic ring below the brass nut which holds the bottom burr? The grinder was getting jammed and when I took it off it stopped jamming. Do I need it?
Hey Erica, That black plastic piece that is attached to the brass nut is intended to help with popcorning to keep beans from jumping out of the burr chamber. If the coffee that you're using is on the oily side, the powder can cake around that part and cause the grinder to jam. It's not a problem functionally to remove this piece. Hope this helps! -Amanda
Today my grinder was vibrating when it grinds then it jammed .. I turn the dail to fine and coarse but still jammed.. I didn't try to open like you because of the warranty.. If I open like you will it breake the warranty.. and what do you advice me please
If you purchased your grinder from us opening the burr chamber (or any part of the grinder, for that matter) will not void your warranty. If there's one thing we support here it's your right to repair! That said, if your grinder is jammed we *only* recommend adjusting the grinder coarser. This separates the burrs and allows the grinder to un-jam itself. Adjusting finer will compound the issue. If the problem is not resolved after adjusting the grinder multiple rotations coarser, then we would recommend opening up the burr chamber and clearing it manually. It's quite simple and poses almost no risk.
Hello, thank you for the video. I have a few suggestions. I've taken apart my Atom I think three times due to seizing. I would highly suggest wrapping the LCD screen in a washcloth or something soft as soon as you remove it. The screen now has a dent in it and coffee grounds behind the cover (both non reparable) because I did exactly what was shown in this video with the screen. You inevitably move the grinder around as you're trying to clean it, and the screen needs some protection. Also when vacuuming or using canned air, coffee grounds can go places you didn't anticipate. Also, it's easy to lose the screws (especially the top burr screws) on the inside of the grinder. They are not fun to get out. I'd suggest making sure you have a magnetic screw driver head for those screws.
Thank you! I'll do that. I switched the beans I use so it doesn't clog in the 4-5 days I often go between uses.
did you use dark roast and oily beans?
They were medium roast at best, minimal to no oil on the beans. I switched from that roast to an even lighter one so long ago now that I don't exactly remember their roast level. It was Blue Bottle's 17ft Ceiling blend that would get clogged. Now I use their Opascope blend with no issues.
@@bmd12345678 Interesting, I've pulled ~900 shots with it so far and haven't cleaned a thing. Works perfectly.
Thank you - this helped clear a quick jam I had with the Atom75 where the chute meets the burr.
Do not use canned air! They use bitterants to deter inhalation that'll stick onto the burrs and make your coffee taste funky. Perhaps a compressor would be fine, but i'd stick to a vacuum.
This is an excellent tip, and was interesting to read up on! When we do dial-ins we use a shop vac for cleaning, but this is certainly good to know and we'll recommend against using canned air for this purpose moving forward. Thanks!
-Charles
It's really a shame that theyrequire 3 different screw bits to do this cleaning operation. They should just pick one screw drive size and stick with it through the whole operation of cleaning, so much nicer.
Hello, I also have a question:
At Atom 75 for a home use of max 4 shots per day, how long does such a cleaning take?
Can puly caff grid type granules be used?
Thanks
Wow, thank you for this video. I've followed your instructions, everything's clean now. However, I accidentally turned the round burr fine/course adjustment knob a few times around the clock, and forgot how many times. Is this a problem? should I just put beans in, grind, and adjust as usual (even if this means going around the clock a time or two?). Any advice is welcome, I'm a bit scared now!
Did you get an answer to this? I did the same thing and looking for how to “reset” it ?
@@yaseen_abbas havent had problems with it
@@yaseen_abbascan start at any position, just don't have partially ground beans that you then tighten the burrs on. Can always loosen, turn on and then redial in.
Turn it off AND unplug the cord from the electrical receptacle; that machine is still 'live' until doing so. You don't want to burn out the circuit board (for example) by making an unfortunate contact inside with a steel-shank screwdriver. Instead, use electricians' fibreglas screwdrivers. This provides some protection if leaving the machine plugged in and working on the internals. Always, always, always unplug from the source.
What is the purpose of the black plastic ring below the brass nut which holds the bottom burr? The grinder was getting jammed and when I took it off it stopped jamming. Do I need it?
Hey Erica,
That black plastic piece that is attached to the brass nut is intended to help with popcorning to keep beans from jumping out of the burr chamber. If the coffee that you're using is on the oily side, the powder can cake around that part and cause the grinder to jam. It's not a problem functionally to remove this piece. Hope this helps!
-Amanda
@@clivecoffee Thank you so much for your reply! It is great to know that. Thanks again!
Today my grinder was vibrating when it grinds then it jammed .. I turn the dail to fine and coarse but still jammed.. I didn't try to open like you because of the warranty.. If I open like you will it breake the warranty.. and what do you advice me please
If you purchased your grinder from us opening the burr chamber (or any part of the grinder, for that matter) will not void your warranty. If there's one thing we support here it's your right to repair! That said, if your grinder is jammed we *only* recommend adjusting the grinder coarser. This separates the burrs and allows the grinder to un-jam itself. Adjusting finer will compound the issue. If the problem is not resolved after adjusting the grinder multiple rotations coarser, then we would recommend opening up the burr chamber and clearing it manually. It's quite simple and poses almost no risk.
@@clivecoffee Tnaks alot .. I will try that .. I appreciate that 😊
@@clivecoffee I did what do you adviced me.. it works well .. I really appreciate it
@@hussamalabbasful Glad to hear it!