Why is my Capresso coffee grinder not working?
If grinders won’t grind, check the following:
Check to make sure your Capresso coffee grinder is on. Makes sure the device is plugged in. Troubleshoot grinder not turning on if the device is plugged in but still isn’t working.Make sure that the top conical burr is placed correctly. The top conical burr needs to be placed flat side down.Make sure that the slot that is on the black casing surrounding the grinder is at the 2:00 o’clock position.Check to make sure the motor is working. If you think your motor is defective, replace the motor.Make sure the bean container is locked. If the top bean container is not locked into place correctly, the grinder won’t work. The black dot on the bean container needs to be lined up with the desired coarseness level.Check to see if any coffee is stuck in the grinding chamber, bottom conical burr, or top conical burr. If the coffee grinds become compacted in the grinding chamber, the conical burrs will not move. If you find that grounds or beans are compacted, gently clean wherever they are stuck.
If coffee is not being dispersed into the collection container, the collection shoot could be blocked. If you notice that coffee grounds are not going into your plastic collection container, make sure that the collection shoot is not blocked, Use a small brush or q-tip to clean the colletion shoot to make sure the coffee has room to travel down to the collection container.
How to fix a stuck Capresso coffee grinder
When a grinder is jammed, generally the motor will not be able to spin the burrs to grind the beans. This can happen when coffee oils and debris build up in the burrs if they are left to collect over time and/or the burrs are set too fine for the grinder to force the beans through the machine. Check this too: How to Grind Coffee Beans Without a Grinder There are several things you can try to fix your Capresso coffee grinder if it is stuck: You can clean the grinder using Capresso Clean Grind (sold separately for around $12). Capresso Clean Grind can be used with conical burr grinders, disk burr grinders, and blade grinders to remove coffee residues and oils that build up in your machine with consistent usage. It is not to be used with Jura automatic coffee centers, or Capresso CoffeeTEAM coffee makers. It is recommended for use with stand-alone grinders only.
To clean your grinder using Capresso Clean Grind:
Empty all coffee from the grinder.Adjust the grinder to a medium setting. (When applicable)Add 35g (1/4 cup) Capresso Clean Grind to bean container and turn the grinder ON.Empty Clean Grind powder from ground coffee container.To purge, repeat above process twice with coffee beans. Repeat if desired.
When running a cap-full of grinds through the grinder to remove the stuck coffee particles, start grinding on the coarsest setting of the machine. This will allow the largest stuck particles to be freed from the discharge chute. Then slowly adjust your grinder to fine settings while the grinder is still running.
How to clean a Capresso coffee grinder
Follow these cleaning instructions for your Capresso infinity grinder (565, 560): You should never pour water or any other liquid into the grinder. Also, note that dark oily beans require you clean the grinding chamber more often than medium brown non-oily beans.
Capresso infinity burr grinder disassembly guide
To disassemble a Capresso infinity burr grinder, you will need these tools:
T20 Torx screwdriverT10 Torx security bit screwdriverSpudgerSoldering ironMetal spudger
How to use a Capresso coffee grinder
Capresso infinity burr coffee grinder (#565, 560)
Before initial use, follow these instructions: Consider these helpful tips when using your Capresso infinity burr coffee grinder:
Grinding:
Stopping the grinding action
The machine will stop the grinding action when the timer reaches the 0-position. You can also stop the grinding manually. This manual stopping action can come in handy if you turned the timer too much or if a foreign object such as a stone blocks the burrs. To stop the grinding action manually:
Turn the bean container to the right (counter clockwise) beyond the coarser setting. This will stop the grinding action. The timer will still run until it stops in the 0-position.
Capresso Burr Grinder #559
To use your Capresso burr grinder 559 for grinding, follow these instructions:
Capresso infinity grinder settings
There are a total of 16 grind settings. They are subdivided into 4 settings each for coarse, medium, fine and extra fine. For coffee preparation, Capresso recommends the following setting:
COARSE:
French press coffee makers.Percolators.
MEDIUM:
Steam boiler espresso machines.Drip coffee makers. When using GoldTone filters use a somewhat coarser setting; when using filter paper try a finer setting.
FINE:
Espresso pump machines.Fully automatic coffee centers (when using ground coffee).Stovetop Mocha machines.Manual filters with manual brewing.
EXTRA FINE:
Some espresso pump machines.Manual preparation of Turkish coffee (two finest settings).
Furthermore, you might find the following tips helpful when choosing your settings:
For espresso pump machines and automatic coffee centers: if your coffee or espresso brews too fast, try finer settings. If your espresso brews too slow, try coarser settings.For French press: After pouring water over the ground coffee, stir thoroughly to prevent the ground coffee from clogging.Grind dark oily beans one or two steps coarser than medium or light brown beans. In the finest setting, oil residue of dark, oily beans can clog the feeder channel.If your coffee making equipment cannot process the water through the grounds, overflow or clogging might occur. Choose a coarser grind setting.
Why won’t my Capresso coffee grinder turn on
If your grinder does not turn on, check the following:
Make sure the bean container is locked. Align the black dot on the top bean container with the preferred coarseness of your coffee beans located on the grinder. This should also lock the bean container into the grinder when the black dot is on the preferred setting. Ensure that the bean container is properly secured and is not loose on top of the burr grinder.If your Capresso infinity coffee grinder is plugged in and the dial is functioning properly, there is a chance the motor is faulty or broken. Replace the motor as necessary.Check the Timer-On switch. If the timer/on-switch won’t turn on the grinder, there could be a few issues. There could be a loose wire on the inside of the mechanism that prevents the dial from turning on the machine. Another possible issue is the physical dial might have dislodged from your Capresso infinity. Replace the timer-on switch as necessary.Make sure that the coffee grinder is plugged in to an outlet in order to function.If the coffee grinder is plugged in and the dial is working properly, there might be a chance that the power cord is faulty and needs to be replaced.
How to fix a rusted Capresso infinity burr grinder
Left unchecked, rust on your burr grinder can degrade the metal part until it breaks apart. It is through proper cleaning that you avoid rust on your grinder. To fix a rusted Capresso infinity burr grinder:
