Clogged Grinder? How to Clean a flat Burr Grinder: Eureka Mignon Specialita

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Thanks for watching! Comments are welcome! Blog Article: tomscoffeecorner.com/how-to-clean-your-eureka-mignon-specialita-grinder/

[@digitalmatt1]

Super helpful. Thanks for this very clear guide on cleaning the Eureka Mignon Specialita. It took me an hour but now I have a functioning grinder again.

[@ianyorke2617]

Excellent video again. Only thing I would add that might be worth considering is to use a dry marker to mark components that can be refitted in a different orientation such as the burrs. This would remove any possible errors with burr alignment etc. 👍

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Great point, Ian! Thanks for watching!

[@ahmed_almansoori]

This is the best video ever on how to clean the grinder, I have the same grinder and I already opened it and cleaned it and I know how important it is to open it and clean it all thanks to u

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Awesome, glad it helped, and thanks for your feedback!

[@classicrockonly]

This has taught me that I should probably be removing the bottom burr too when I clean. Thanks!

[@ziptiefighter]

That's a great use for an old stereo receiver 👊 I appreciated the thorough cleaning. I've never gone so far as to fully remove the burr screws for routine cleaning.

[@Angelo-fz6sv]

Thanks so much for this. It was very well explained. I have this exact brand of grinder and it stopped grinding after 7 months. The company in Italy was very slow to respond but eventually after several attempts over a period of 2 weeks someone finally replied and suggested I clean the burrs. I used your video as a guide and it seems to have fixed the problem. I was afraid I was going to have to ship the grinder back to Italy for repair under warranty.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Awesome, great to hear, and thanks for sharing your experience!

[@doodlebopdad5416]

Thanks for all your videos Tom, I've been binging a number of them over the past couple of days. Really helpful and useful stuff. Especially the dedica video's, been looking at mods for that for a while so its been nice to see videos of someone actually doing it.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Thanks for your kind words, Doodle. I am happy these videos might be helpful. Cheers! ☕️

[@patito5angela]

I just got my eureka Notte and your video help me! Thank you

[@lindaprince1518]

Hi Tom thanks you saved us today at the Fix it Sisters shed today☕️

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Awesome Linda, happy to hear it!

[@marcomattematteucci]

the video was very helpful to me. your explanations are very clear and supported by a very good video. great Thank you

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching! Tom

[@sigoniva1.752]

Grazie mille per il video. Mi sei stato molto d'aiuto 👌

[@joshuakazfields4374]

Perfect I was curious how to find the “0” setting. Light touching of the burs 😊

[@kinnikuzero]

Slotted screws should be illegal in those locations. Make them either hex or torx

[@gregdela20]

😂

[@TomJones-tx7pb]

One thing about oils is that after the early rancid stage of oxidation they produce many chemicals, including tars and waxes that soap does not remove. Also, if you remove the oils with soap and leave a bit of soap residue behind, it will combine with oils to form a grease that can oxidize to something resembling polyurethane paint. You need to clean until all the oil is removed and then make sure that all the soap is rinsed away. Failure to do this with a non-stick pan can ruin it, and failure to do this on steel can leave a residue that requires very harsh chemicals and mild abrasives to remove, like Barman's Friend. All of this chemistry is the basis of the art of French polishing with walnut oil.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Thanks for that good information, Tom! I read the directions, and they say you can use a neutral cleaner - whatever that means. I just wiped the oils off of mine, and brushed the coffee grounds off with a brush, then polished a bit with a rag. Cheers!

[@pongsing]

So when I do a huge adjustment I don't need to insert coffee beans and turn on the grinder, I could turn on the grinder without putting any bins in and still not gonna hurt the Burrs?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Sure, you can turn the motor on whether under load or no load.

[@rayo1371]

i have read that dark roast and/or humidity create repeated clogging that prevents either finer grinding or operation of the machine. Would this cleaning alleviate that ? Does this machine have a feature or design that causes frequent clogging with dark ( oilier ) beans ? Very helpful video, thank you.

[@ivaneitor79]

Hello, after having separated the teeth from their bases, would it not be necessary to realign them, as they may be slightly misaligned and cause inconsistencies? Regards

[@rubyliu9523]

Thank you so much!!! Your video helped me fixed my jammed grinder and I finally learned how to set for the finest espresso dial.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Hi Ruby! I am so happy to hear the video helped! Cheers, Tom

[@darylsanti]

Is there any chance that the burr will be misaligned during the cleaning process? Nice tutorial!

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

I can't imagine. Alignment has to do with how the burrs are seated. Maybe someone else can answer, too?

[@cheryleddy4853]

We did as directed however, the grinder still isn’t grinding?

[@rooseveltotello76]

Gracias muy buen video . Saludos desde ECUADOR 🇪🇨

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

De nada! Greetings from Allemange!

[@antoniou5]

Nice tutorial. I do this every 2 months on my silenzio. You should try the bellow mod for the eureka if you are single dosing. Works like a charm

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Thanks Andreas. Where did you order your bellows from? I guess that would also help to keep the grinder shoot cleaner too. Bonus!

[@antoniou5]

@@TomsCoffeeCorner Hello, the bellow is from i amazon if you search ASPECTEK Safe and Practical Insect and Ant Killer Powder Duster. Sorry i cant post any links for some reason

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

@@antoniou5 Thanks, Andreas. Do you have to modify that thing too? Or just pull the bellows off the bottom part, and stick it on the grinder?

[@antoniou5]

@@TomsCoffeeCorner u just need to take the bellow. There is a video in youtube that explains the mods if you search Eureka Mignon Specialita Single Dosing Modification with channel name DSTKMovies

[@bigglyguy8429]

Must admit, as I use a custom single-dose hopper with a blower-bulb that blows out the last of the grind, I haven't opened my MS for over 4 years... but today it seemed to be grinding with nothing coming out? Then slowed to a stop, with the timer still counting down. So now I know where the screw is hiding I'll take it apart! Wish me luck...

[@bigglyguy8429]

Pro-tip, before taking it apart, use a whiteboard marker to show exactly how it was together. I had a terrible grind when I put it together, until I rotated the bottom burr. Had I marked it's position I'd have saved myself an afternoon of head-scratching and messing around.

[@JezzaN1]

Any easy way to properly set the 'true' zero point of these grinders, short of ordering an aftermarket grind / dial knob that goes on top of the existing one?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

That is a good question. I do not really think so.

[@jayseb]

Masterpiece.

[@michaelgeorge5436]

Great video, thank you. How often do you recommend doing this? Every 500 coffees? 1000?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Kind of depends on your beans. Oily beans will require it often. I'd do it every several months. Cheers!

[@clemensrausch23]

Really nice video! Just for reassembly: is it important to put every screw back in the SAME hole it was before disassembly?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Hi there! No, the screw orientation does not matter. Cheers!

[@clemensrausch23]

@@TomsCoffeeCorner thanks!!! I left a sub!

[@inves1]

Can you do a video on how to align the burr?

[@cinziapercival6586]

Hi mate. Great video, love the content. But could you please advise what drillbit you use yo unscrew top plate. It is very difficult to get them off. What size input

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Hi! Do you mean the top burr? I used a large flat tipped screw driver for those screws. Let me know if you meant something else. Cheers!

[@garbun0629]

Hi. I have a Eureka Oro Single Dose grinder. Not the same model as you have but similar. I removed the screw that tightens the hopper. After cleaning, I couldn’t tighten the screw again. It’s very loose. Any idea? I checked that I didn’t drop any parts. Thanks.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Check to make sure that your adjustment dial knob is screwed on properly. That's about all I can think of. Cheers!

[@ashahmad89]

I had the same issue. Did you solve your problem? Also my grinder was very hot after a few uses. Does anyone have the same issue. I am using the manuale/notte.

[@danielcantu5035]

Hi Tom, I have a question for you. I have an eureka filtro grinder (very similar than yours) and I have cleaned and changing the burrs , but I am still having an inconsistent grind size. Have you experience a problem with the grind size? Or do you know Why the grind size of my Eureka Filtro is inconsistent? Thank you

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Hi Daniel! Are you using the Filtro for espresso or coffee? It was designed for brew coffee, so I am not sure if the burrs it comes with will work so well for espresso.

[@haven8917]

How often do you suggest cleaning the grinder if I'm doing only a shot of espresso everyday?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Depends on your beans, but probably every 3 months would be fine.

[@haven8917]

@@TomsCoffeeCorner got it thanks!

[@-Vee_]

can I please ask you what is you touching point and what number is you espresso range? I found out my espresso range is about 1 number from touching point. for example touching is 0 and espresso somewhere to 1. is that normal? Thanks!

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Hi there! My burrs touch at 5, and I grind around 0. Cheers!

[@Eveningkiss]

i just got this grinder and it stopped working after 2 days. Unclogged the shute, and cleaned the burrs. Now when i add even a few beans it stops working completely. Any ideas?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Could it be that your beans are a little damp? That is the only reason mine has ever gotten clogged...

[@62438]

Thank you!

[@georgk255]

I clean my Spetialita often. Sometimes after 3 days is clogging. Is this normal? What the solution ? Only grind coarser?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Servus Georg! Well, in my 3 years of having it, it has only ever clogged once, because I accidentally put wet beans in. Are your beans by chance too oily, or maybe damp?

[@-Vee_]

What will happen with grinder if you will go farther then touching point? can you damage the grinder this way?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Well if you let the burrs abut for too long, you will put a strain on the motor, and it may overheat. But touching for a moment will not hurt anything.

[@konstantinosvakouftsis4086]

How can you please measure the diameter of the burr chamber? I want to see if it is bigger than Silenzio!

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Silenzio is 50m, while Specialita is 55mm.

[@konstantinosvakouftsis4086]

​@TomsCoffeeCorner I am aware of that but maybe the burr chamber is the same and changing the burr carrier to be able to fit 55mm

[@adityahr1039]

Hi bro, kenapa burr bergesekan pada angka 5 bukan 0, bisa kah dkalibrasi gesekan burr di angka 0??

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

That's just how it came from the factory. No, you cannot re-calibrate the numbering, as far as I know.

[@manuelmelerovargas7232]

Good , thank you 👍

[@marc6652]

Thanks for sharing. Very interesting video. I'm appalled to see that manufacturers don't think useful to build their grinder with an easy cleaning system. However, they recommande to clean it each week... Who will spend 15mn each week to clean its grinder ??

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Hi Marc, actually I think that this grinder is pretty easy to take apart, compared to others anyway. Thanks for watching!

[@OKuusava]

You are right, but barking wrong tree. Eureka is famous easy cleaning and that the adjustments keeps the same after put upper burr back.

[@aaronbaldovino7797]

I just got mine and when I single dose I hear subtle rattling sound, maybe there’s coffee stuck under the bottom carrier! I don’t know if this is normal.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Hmm, you might have to investigate that...

[@Jasperbean_]

My one for some reason won’t grind fine enough to make espresso any tips ?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Which grinder do you have? The Mignon is definitely capable...

[@carinaholand5070]

I have done this now and now the grind size is to big and won't get smaller. Have I done something wrong?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Boy, I am not really sure. Did you by chance remove the grind dial wheel, too? If not, then I don't know. Have you called your seller about it?

[@carinaholand5070]

@TomsCoffeeCorner think maybe it was the wheel. I probably accidentally loosened to much when putting the lid back on😅

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

@@carinaholand5070 I can see that happening. You don't have to loosen the wheel, just so you know. Cheers!

[@JuanManuel-kj9fu]

how long was the last time you have cleaned it ?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Good question - I think several months ago, but I cycle through different grinders...

[@shukriemmett]

i broke one of the screw at the bottom burr 😅 and i havent open and clean since then

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

😮 I hope it still works ok!

[@alejandrojimenez4148]

Does anyone knows how to change de zero offset of the knob for the eureka. Mine is at 5 when the burrs touch each other.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Mine too...I think you'd have to remove the sticker and reorient it. I haven't tried it though.

[@alejandrojimenez4148]

I got a reply from Eureka. Dear Alejsndro, The label is a reference that should not be taken as a standard. In fact, it is attached manually, so the value of the zero point of the burrs will differ from model to model. Instead, I advise you to find your own zero point and take the reference number as the value to consider. Furthermore, it would be useless to consider the zero point corresponding to the zero on the label as this value changes slightly with the wear of the burrs.

[@ronalpolanco6970]

Thanks for sharing

[@laith9355]

Is the lower burr shorter than the upper burr

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

No, they are the same diameter.

[@laith9355]

@@TomsCoffeeCornertysm

[@patrickbennett439]

I wish there was a slow mo mode just for setting the burrs so they would bearly spin and touch.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

That would be pretty cool...👍🏻

[@JezzaN1]

When I was working out my zero point, you can actually remove the hopper and just spin the top burr with your finger. Same outcome, without any potential of damage from running the burrs at a high speed whilst touching.

[@patrickbennett439]

@@JezzaN1 nice!

[@paulmesselink2324]

In this video, the sound of the grinder can be heard being of a very acceptable level compared to run-of-the-mill grinders (pun intended)

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Haha yes, the Specialita is very quiet compared to other grinders. 👍🏻

[@macgurrl]

The bottom burr doesn't want to come off. I don't want to be too rough with it.

[@macgurrl]

Finally came off, I had to be a little rough

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Sometimes they get quite caked in there. Then you have to gently pry it out. Sounds like you got er done! 👍

[@smtandearthboundsuck8400]

Just return it and get a hand grinder. Absolute bullshit that you have to put so much effort with an electrical grinder. It should be as casual as possible. More effort than even a hand grinder at 10x the price.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Hand grinders are too cumbersome for daily use, imho.

[@upscalebohemian5372]

Thanks. This is the first one of these I watched where I would ever attempt this. I really appreciate that you shared the tool sizes you use. Eureka's equivalent didn't and was all style over substance, with an annoying musical beat that made it hard to conentrate and focus and visualize actually doing this as I followed along. Here's another they did for cleaning the chute on these grinders. I have no idea what the thing they're turning with the yellow handle is, a tiny T-handled screw driver? They don't say what size or give a look at the tool. I wouldn't even know how to order one to do this job since I don't know what it is and they don't say. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJWZc6GMoM6ji9k

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Hey, thanks for the feedback. That yellow handled tool looks to be an allen wrench. The Germans call it an Imbusschlüssel. I just looked on my Specialita, and it however has a phillips screw, instead of an allen screw. Maybe just buy a set like this, if you don't already have one? Wera Allen Wrench Set: amzn.to/3RX5FpK

[@upscalebohemian5372]

@@TomsCoffeeCorner Thanks. From three different videos like this I came up with this list to look around at what I have. Flat head screwdriver (magnetic) Phillips head screwdriver (magnetic) 2mm Hex key (Allen key) with T-handle Klein Tools Item No. JTH6M2 (2mm, 6” long version) (a regular L-shaped Allen wrench will work) 11 mm wrench (can use an adjustable crescent wrench for this as well to hold post from turning when removing lower burr)

[@ThirdEyeOptics]

Thank you!

[@cyberbarbaro]

Thank you!

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

You betcha!

[@friedricey]

Thank YOU!