How To: Clean Jura-Capresso Infinity Conical Burr Black Coffee Grinder 560BK

[@kevinwaldron2271]

After owing this grinder for about three years I thought i was high time I cleaned it. Great Video!

[@PaulLundgren1970]

What they REALLY mean when they say it's a rich blend--of all the other coffee you've put through it. 🙂

[@philipgrice1026]

I've owned and used this mill for a few years. It works well. Oily beans will result in more ground coffee bean residue accumulating in the mill that requires small, stiff bristle brushes to dislodge. Old tooth brushes work well. This video shows a mill that has been overfilled with the milled coffee having overfilled the receptacle and backed up into the actual mill area. (Ask me how I know!) The mill is powerful and will keep milling away until it's packed the exit from to mill so nothing more can get out. Only probing with stiff bristles or flexible rods will clear the mill exit. Small, stiff spiral bottle brushes work well too. Access to a high pressure airline is useful too! But once cleaned out and sparkling again the Capresso coffee mill will work line new again. I'm happy with ours.

[@maxdallas7568]

I immediately bought a new larger 1 inch wide pastry brush that brush is basically useless. I clean/swipe the grounds left in grinder down into the hopper channel right into the ground holder every time I brew. I takes 15 seconds and I don't waste any coffee and it's clean for next use. Give the unit a couple pats and tilt it forward so the residual grounds left in the grinder fall right into the grounds holder.

[@extendedp1]

I bought this grinder and was really disapointed at how hard it was to clean, and how much coffee gets waisted. They expect people to do this every day? No thanks... You need to have the coffee been hopper empty before you start as well, as it will not lock the bottom enabling you to lift the beans out with the hopper. The grinder seems like it is good quality, with a strong motor, but the cleaning is real issue. Does anyone have experience with cleaning the Baratz Encore? Thanks for the video. EDIT: I have had this grinder for over a year now, and it is still working great, the cleaning is a chore, so I dont do it very often. The machine really gets dirty if you dont clean it, but the coffee is fine. I probably clean it after about ten 16oz bags of espresso beans, maybe more :) Would recommend this as long as you're not ocd about having a clean grinder. EDIT 2: it is now 2020, and five years after my review. I am happy to say the grinder is still working fine. I had a problem with the mechanical timer for a little while, but I just exercised it a bit by turning it past the setting I use everyday, and it’s working fine now. I recommend this grinder, and will buy another if I find it on sale again. EDIT 3: welcome to 2022, and after 2 years of Covid, the grinder is still working great. I don’t even know the last time I cleaned it, lol. This thing has a great motor, and even the plastic parts still look great. See you in 2-3 years for a follow up, if we are still alive ;) ?

[@archdukeofsynth]

Unless you're grinding it into a powder, it's essentially self-cleaning anyway. The oil from the beans seems to help lube things up too, anytime I clean mine it's noisier for a couple of days. I deep clean mine once a year, it doesn't really necessitate anything beyond that if you're grinding once or twice daily for a pot. I vacuum out behind where the clear finished grounds bin goes about once a month, since grinds seem to accumulate magically there.

[@dougleydorite]

This is the best user review ever

[@primoshunter]

Wow, what a journey 👏

[@bounce510]

I just cleaned one for the first time in five years. Don't wait that long. But no one should expect to clean this every day or even every week. Based on what was left behind in that five year clean once a quarter is honestly probably fine.

[@andreajoseph9006]

I don't clean my grinder nearly often enough, partly because every time I do I have trouble putting it back together. I hadn't even realized what I had done this time until I stumbled on your video. GENIUS! Thank you!!

[@JasonMorrow]

I have had my grinder for years and then it stopped grinding. Saw this video, cleaned it and viola! Thanks a lot!

[@herrerajoey2]

Lol, I have had this grinder for like 4 years and never have cleaned it once. Coffee snobs would probably die knowing this. I also will microwave day old coffee, I am amazed at the reaction I have received when people have found this out.

[@dirkdangler1776]

Use compressed air... Much easier and more thorough

[@jonathanluttrell1380]

The bottom burr is easily removed with a t20 torx bit. I fully remove the bottom burr. Its amazing how much grinds get under the rotating assembly. Air compressor is your friend as well.

[@yatesmachine1234]

This is the info I was looking for! Thanks!

[@joelmatthias]

Yea, I couldn't resist removing that either 😅

[@MrMarumari]

I've owned this grinder for over a year and overall I'm pleased with the grinder. It's a little hard to clean but nothing to get fussed about. I'm doing this cleaning for the first time in a year so doing it after every use is silly. I'll probably do it more often going forward as the coffee in there will of course get super stale and colour your brew's taste.

[@vr4_95]

A soft bristle toothbrush works great for cleaning the burrs too. Thanks for the video!

[@jaymesguy239]

For those below complaining about how hard this looks to clean....try doing the same with a Krups! This looks MUCH easier! It also seems he's using a very fine grind, which gathers up in the burrs more. Just make sure you clean it once a day, you don't have to do it in the morning or just after you make your coffee. Do it later, when you have more time or inclination. You get used to it. The only thing I'm worried about is the amount of coffee wastage. I suppose you could compensate, as you learn how much it delivers. You can also, apparently, remove that little rubber casing surrounding the removable burr and clean it better that way.

[@jaymesguy239]

I got one of these since my last remark and as far as the 'entry level' electric grinders go, (and I never had the Baratza they love to talk about), the Capresso was the best in terms of grind consistency. It's another one that's not too good for either extreme end, but the coarsest is coarse enough for my Chemex coffee, and is reasonably consistent, so I'm relatively satisfied with the machine.

[@ra1der5]

Thank you. Exactly what I was looking for. Yours was the second vid that popped up in my search.

[@dalestackhouse6483]

Thank you , Josh.Almost ready to throw it out , but after watching your video , voila , it's working ! It was a gift from our son so it has great sentimenta value so thanks again. Richard

[@abtelectronics]

@dalestackhouse6483 We're glad to hear the video helped you get it running again!

[@cocoablini]

My grinder wasn't sucking beans into the burrs, of course I have not cleaned this ever in 3 years! This was super helpful and now I will clean this weekly at least

[@aspalter]

You definitely don't need to do this every day. I've had mine over a year and use it every morning--and I've cleaned it this thoroughly once. It's actually a great grinder. Also, why not clean the top burr thing in the sink with water vs. all that brushing? Also--have never had a problem with coffee ground going down my disposal--so I do this all over the sink. Also!--he should have mentioned unplugging it at the beginning!! Alway unplug it before you stick your fingers in there with the grinding blades!

[@viator22]

If you're really concerned about coffee flavor, say because you're cupping, you need to remove all the coffee oils since they're spoil and throw off taste. Washing to top burr is a little risky, don't want to expose those to moisture, or at least re-oil the seals with a food grade oil.

[@clydewstitt]

Thank you for a clear and concise presentation. After watching your video I was able to clear the compacted grounds from the chute of my grinder and return it to active service. It is a truly great morning!

[@abtelectronics]

Thanks Clyde! Glad we could be of service. Enjoy that coffee!

[@Syclone0044]

I have a friend who's a barista at Starbucks and I asked her about this grinder which I own. She was AGHAST that I never clean it and that all those old grounds just stay in there for days/weeks/months until the next time you use it and some get passed through along with the fresh grounds. The manual for my ~$500 Breville espresso maker says that coffee begins to go rancid after 1hr of brewing. They had a relatively similar figure for freshly ground beans. At first I thought this was all elitist coffee snob nonsense. But after 6 months I can definitely tell when the coffee is hours-old vs when it is fresh. It is like the difference between a drive through McDonald's Premium Roast (which is surprisingly good), vs a typical hotel lounge room or auto dealership waiting room coffee pot that's been sitting there for who knows how many hours, and who knows how many days/months since it's last been cleaned. The bottom line is, I simply spend 5 seconds brushing the bottom of the top burr while I hold it in the air, and 10 seconds brushing the grounds on the yellow floor of the grinder , into the hole nearest yourself. Finally, I lift the grinder in the air and tilt it front-down, and give the back several good firm taps to dislodge any remaining grounds, into the chute. This is one of the easiest parts of my Latte making routine and I get literally 20-40% more grounds!! I can't believe I spent so many years unaware of this!

[@ThorMaxx]

I have had this grinder for about two years now and it seems to work quite well. If I could recommend one thing it would be to avoid using oily beans inside this grinder as it will quickly jam up the chute. I made that mistake once and only once and boy was it a huge mess.

[@tlooknbill]

I picked the model 560 up at a thrift store for $8 and found online that it didn't have its upper plastic burr housing making it worthless. After this video shows how difficult it is to clean with all the build up of powder fine grounds I'm not going to pay over $80 for this product new or even buy the replacement "upper burr" (even if available) because this video told me that burr grinders aren't so coffee dust free. I thought my Krupps blade grinder was difficult to clean and produced more coffee dust but I stand corrected with this video. I'm not going to spend that much time cleaning a device that expensive just to grind coffee. I'll either buy already ground bags of coffee which has been working pretty well with no coffee dust at all or just use my Krupps blade grinder. I may look into a hand crank burr grinder that easily comes apart for thorough cleaning.

[@ytyehyeh]

I'm glad I found this video--it's convinced me to stick with my hand-cranked coffee grinder for my one-cup-a-day coffee habit. With this cleaning process, it looks like I'd end up spending more time using the machine than grinding by hand. And jeez, so much of the grounds get left in the machine unless you empty/clean it and add the dregs to your brewing setup.

[@casa5104]

I bought the same grinder and very with its results comparing to the price ,i use soft toothbrush which is very effective and remove all remains specially i grind coffee always super fine,it became a very fine soft powder which accumulates on the inner part much ,toothbrush is amazing.it is the best in the market for its price.

[@MythicFox]

To the folks clutching their pearls over 'wasted' grounds, I've used a kitchen scale to measure it, both measuring it directly and comparing the pre-grind beans to what winds up in the little cup. The 'waste' isn't even enough to register on the scale. It looks like a bigger problem than it is.

[@Mat-fw1ky]

Exactly...just did the same test today...maybe a fraction of a gram difference

[@shellac25]

I've never had that much coffee left behind, how much coffee are you grinding? I weigh and grind only what I am using and brush it out immediately into the ground coffee catcher and it still weighs the same.

[@cyranthus]

I would bet this video is after about a months worth of coffee without cleanup.

[@Artheon]

With a 7/64 hex head wrench you can remove the center spindle (taking care to catch the three springs/bearings under the spindle), remove the entire lower chamber tray and wash all of it with soap and water. Let dry completely, then reverse the procedure to reassemble. The cleaning in the video isn't very thorough and missing a significant amount of grounds under the lower grinding chamber tray.

[@ticenits1926]

dont do this, it will rust

[@marlarobertson3902]

What about the rubber gasket on top of bur? Can it be removed? Mine fell off and I don't know if it goes on top or bottom of grinder burr.

[@rancid216]

I bought a Brigii M2 mini vacuum that has an attachment with a brush. On the other end it blows out air and it has an attachment that you can focus the air right where you want it to blow. I take it out on the porch to clean it. Blows everything out in the yard. My biggest problem is getting the hopper to go back on straight. Even though I line up the dots it takes a few tries before it fits right. Plus buy some Urnex Grindz Professional Coffee Grinder Cleaning Tablets.

[@robburgess4556]

I've had this same grinder for about 5 years and use it a couple of times a day. I clean it about every 6 months or so. In the time I have owned it I have never seen this quantity of wastage. It looks like they stopped it in the middle of a grind, or maybe they induced that amount of blockage to the down tube to make a point.

[@BrianHui]

I cleaned out my burr grinder - unfortunately, despite being able to still rotate the holder - it only grinds fine. Would you know why?

[@scomart]

Be sure not to put the top of the grinding assembly in upside down. You may not get it off again.

[@ronaldwenaas4310]

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[@cyranthus]

I love my Capresso grinder, does exactly what I need it to do, but I would have to say the only downside of this grinder is the amount of coffee that is wasted that doesn't drop into the bucket when grinding. You normally lose as much as a half gram up to 1.5 every grind. I try and give it a few light taps and tilts to remedy this, but it still keeps much of it. The best thing you can do is just clean it every couple of days to minimize the buildup. I normally clean it every weekend. This video has some pretty heavy buildup, I would bet this is after about a months worth of grinding without cleanup.

[@larrydunn4626]

I've cleaned mine twice in ten years... only twice when it got clogged enough in the channel from the grinder to the collector to cause a backup. I use an oily French roast also. So you don't technically have to clean this at all until it starts backing up or you want the collector and bean holder to be clear. To clean the bean holder and collector, had to use almost boiling water, dawn, and a sink dish brush with handle since the bean oil builds up into a thick brown gunk in both the collector, and the bean holder. I wonder if this guy brushes and flosses his teeth between every bite at dinner?

[@loveofthegrainworkshop2891]

Wouldn’t a can of compressed air work better and faster. Granted probably more mess to clean on the counter. But if your controlled with how much and how close you spray. I bet it would work as efficient and faster.

[@wighatsuperreggie]

I've had mind for about 10 years, never cleaned it once. Works fine. A few grounds down the sink won't do anything. Why all the worry?

[@bobkoure]

The worry is that coffee grounds are very BAD for septic systems. OTOH, it might take a lot of coffee grounds to mess up a septic system (like all the coffee you use every day). I dunno, but at our lake house, where we do have a septic system I'm pretty careful about all grounds going into the compost. The last time we had an issue, it was thousands of dollars so IMO not worth taking a chance. Not on a septic system? Eh, who cares what you do with your used grounds. However, they're really good for acid loving plants (rhododendrons, raspberries, blackberries, etc.), so why throw 'em away?

[@laurac4576]

Can you brew the grounds that you clean out if you're cleaning immediately after grinding?

[@abtelectronics]

Lo C As long as it's freshly cleaned, it should be fine to brew. All of those grounds are the same stuff that would have landed in the ground coffee receptacle anyway, they just didn't get all the way through the machine.

[@laurac4576]

Thank you! Made my coffee this morning with the extra grounds... MMmmmmmm caffeine!

[@idontskinnydip]

Lo C you absolutely should not use the spent coffee grounds to make coffee. if you spend the money and use the time to buy and grind your beans fresh, do not use the old grinds to make coffee. they are dead by the end of the day.

[@kristinstrength8385]

Oops. Just got this machine and the first time I used it, I rinsed off the removable top burr in the water water to get it cleaner. Let it dry in the dish rack and now I've discovered small rust spots on the top burr. What should I do?

[@cynthiaellison1611]

You can brush off the rust with a wire brush. Good luck!

[@sandragill2962]

You didn't show us how to put it back together. I have mine cleaned but cannot get the bean hopper back on.

[@ronaldwenaas4310]

Line the black dot on the bean container with the white mark on the right of the machine. It'll drop right into place, turn it clockwise to set the grind you want.

[@elodiesmelodies]

Why can’t I remove the upper burr. I have been able to remove it before, but now it won’t budge.

[@punkdigerati]

Is it upside down? There's a locking mechanism that should unlock when the hopper has the dot on the right lined up with the white trapezoid. Try inserting the hopper and turning it CCW. I locked mine in upside down and freaked out a bit.

[@WeeklyGoodies]

God that is so much coffee ground wasted omg ;o;

[@MythicFox]

I have one of these, and I've measured the 'waste.' It doesn't even register on my kitchen scale. It's all dust, you're not missing anything.

[@puduhari1]

I thought this was a good buy until I had to clear the burr after first use. I may plan to return.

[@pschroeter1]

How about a can of compressed air? I just bought one of these today and so far I like it.

[@cheapandeasy1715]

Get a metrovac instead. It's the price of a half dozen or so cans of compressed air and blows a hell of a lot harder.

[@analisaroche]

Thank you! My channel was all blocked and you helped me clear it!

[@danielbrowniel]

there is more coffee grounds under the lower burr that this guy didn't take off. All you need is a security bit kit, they are cheap and every house should have one. there is a cap over the center screw, you just unscrew that and pull up .. and when you reassemble you hold it upsidedown.

[@peachqtpi]

I accidentally put the burr part in upside down 🤦🏻‍♀️. Anyone have an idea how to get it out? It won’t lift and I’m afraid to try to pry it.

[@lynnchandler5845]

Great video that is to the point. I use a small stiff paint brush. Easier to clear shoot from inside with back of provided brush. We almost threw this great grinder away!

[@BrianRouse]

That volume of grounds coming out is crazy. It’s not like that at all in real life.

[@curtisshaw7688]

I am not impressed with the cleaning process. Way too complicated and time consuming.

[@Inmate533]

It sucks to clean this grinder thoroughly. I've had mine for over a year. Eventually coffee grounds make their way under the bottom half of the burr and start to ruin the motor.

[@sharonshaw2352]

This was super helpful, thank you!

[@norme2681]

If he is doing the everyday, that a bunch of wasted coffee. Looks like you are using grounds from yesterdays grinding everytime you use this grinder. I have Capresso 565 and it's not like this there is no storing of grounds in the grinding area. My issue with Capresso is replacement parts, they have none, so when your blades get dull you toss the grinder. Personally if I have to replace my grinder cause of a set of dull blades I'm buying another brand.

[@philipantipa7751]

Norm E I tilt my grinder and bang on the back with every use, before emptying the hopper. No buildup in the chute that way.

[@tomkinney3257]

A Capresso 565 is the exact same grinder with a metal case.

[@PieInTheSky9]

I can't remove the upper burr anymore for some reason, it's locked into place. I didn't have a problem before..

[@ColoradoGooner]

its backwards. There is another video on youtube that shows you how to remove the upper burr

[@kmdinfl]

Thx so much for the tutorial!

[@canbo7643]

Why hasn't anyone mentioned using a vacuum cleaner!? It only takes a few minutes. As far as the "waste" goes, name a conical burr grinder that costs $80 that doesn't.

[@AllThingsHeartandHome]

Great video - I had this in my Amazon cart and immediately removed it after watching this...1- lots of wasted coffee. 2- are. you. kidding. me? Do this after every cup- every day? Ummmm, no thank you.

[@sirlimpsalot7767]

this happens with most cheaper grinders with this type of burr under 200 bucks, have to spend over 4-500 for this not to happen but still require cleaning every few days/week I clean this grinder every 3-4 days takes 2-3 minutes max

[@gugy68]

I just did this. It's a pain but the grinder works well.its annoying but at least the machine is solid.

[@rsimmons37]

Thanks man! Cleaning mine tomorrow!!

[@abtelectronics]

No problem, Robert Simmons. Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@knifesharpeningnorway]

Thats a french press worth of tree four coups of coffe wasted there insane. I bought the wilfa WSCG-2 today and its the samme thing a insane waste on theese grinders

[@not28]

Just bought one of these bad boys -- thanks for sharing!

[@Aram.i91]

Throw that brush away... get yourself a BIG A** painting/cooking brush(give it a couple strokes on a piece of sandpaper) wash it and than use it to clean the grinder...

[@chicagobenz1]

Good information!

[@heineken1956]

These machines need cleaning once or twice per week if you use an oily grind like french roast (as I do.) This is far too complicated and time consuming. I would never have gotten this machine if I had known what a pain in the butt it is.

[@igedxxi]

Really helpful! Thanks

[@hastyberford]

that's a chintzy looking brush I prefer an old toothbrush with a smaller head.

[@aspalter]

one more thing--who can keep that weird little brush for years? I certainly don't have that. I used paper towel...

[@dgale1023]

thank you what a mess that thing was

[@1celticflyer444]

A can of air does wonders

[@sebalnakji]

almost useless for me. you need to show how to put it back step by step.

[@gordonbalcombe4523]

He is cleaning a grinder that is completely plugged but doesn't mention that it is!!! That thing is completely plugged. That happens to mine before processing one hopper full. IE every time I use it. This thing is completely useless. And the brush he is using can go in the garbage. I use compressed air to blow the thing out completely. It only takes a few minutes but when you can't get through grinding a cup of grounds, it is pointless. Junk!

[@Inmate533]

That tiny brush sucks.

[@YukonHawk1]

Just vacuum it!!!!

[@billbarrett325]

Wow - a lot more waste coffee than what gets stuck in my Bodum Bistro (which died so I'm shopping).

[@billbarrett325]

+D Gee my Bodum lasted 5 years. Noise is the big factor, the Capresso is Much quitter!

[@mubasharhassan5267]

was that 20 second overheating thing a problem? i can't decide if it's a deal breaker for me.

[@temporary3239]

I really liked the grinder,,, until I had to do this. Folgers preground coffee in the three pound can makes this needless. This is a monumental pain. Extremely poor design. Right angles, narrow passages, heat build up if you do more than one a day, too easy to put it in backwards and lock up the whole thing. Static build up. Coffee grounds everywhere. For people who like knitting, you will revel in this one.

[@guilianamustiga1443]

Very bad design