Adjusting your grinder is an important part of your daily routine
as an espresso bar operator and Barista. This task is one of the environmental
controls you will face daily.
As the temperature changes, you will need to adjust your grinder. If your
shot times are off, or they pour too slow or fast, there's a good possibility
the grind of the coffee is either too coarse (time too short) or too fine
(time too long).
The
grind of espresso can be adjusted from very coarse to very fine. To do
this, push down on the Burr Lock--if your grinder has one--located partially
under the Grinder Adjustment Wheel (where the bean hopper and grinder meet).
Some models of grinders do not have a burr lock and rely on tension springs
to hold the grind parameters, while others utilize a simple knob type adjustment.
Coarse
Release the Burr Lock (if required) and rotate the Grinder Adjustment Wheel
clockwise or counterclockwise, depending on manufacturer, one notch at
a time. Some grinders are stepless, which means they don't have notches
and don't click as you turn the wheel. If this is the case, just adjust
the wheel bit by bit and test the grind between adjustments for desired
consistency.
Fine
Release the Burr Lock (if required) and rotate the Grinder Adjustment Wheel
clockwise or counterclockwise depending on the manufacturer. Again, adjust
one notch at a time and test grind between adjustments.
Remember, every time you adjust the grind, you must empty the doser of
the previous grind setting.
Note:
If you are experiencing problems not covered by this guide, please call
the Espresso Parts' Service Department @ 1-800-459-5594 for consultation.
Adjusting your grinder is an important part of your daily routine
as an espresso bar operator and Barista. This task is one of the environmental
controls you will face daily. 
