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Congratulations on your new Compak grinder! Compak Coffee Grinders is the result of a tireless dedication in the pursuit of perfection from more than 4 decades operating in the world of coffee. We have made this possible through a combination of experience, a passion for innovation, and the goal of excellence, in attaining the satisfaction of our valued customers.
1. Security NOTE: The manufacturer will not be held responsible for any damages resulting from improper use of the equipment, or for not following the safety measures as outlined below. Safety measures incorporated into our grinders: • Special screw to maintain the hopper fixed in place. • Access restrictor in the grind group. Owners: Please pay careful attention with the following instructions: • The grinder should be used exclusively for the function for which it was designed: grinding whole bean coffee.
SOuND DECIbEL LEvEL The level of sound emitted in different models is: Sound decibel level With coffee K3, K3 ELITE 75,3 dB K6, K6 PB 73,2 dB K6 SILENZIO 68,7 dB K8 SILENZIO 70,2 dB K10 CONIC, K10 CONIC PB 68,4 dB K10 MASTER CONIC, K10 MASTER CONIC PB 67,8 dB 2.
3. inStructionS 3.1. This manual is designed to provide the necessary information to correctly install, use and maintain the grinder, as well as to highlight precautions for users to keep in mind. To ensure the best operation of the coffee grinder, please follow the instructions as outlined in this manual.
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100 v 110 v 220 v 230 v 240 v 400 v ψ 208 v Model 50 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 50 Hz 50 Hz 50Hz 60 Hz Electric power K3 ELITE Spin 1.320 1.620 1.650 1.640 1.340 1.345 speed Electric power K6 SILENZIO, K6 PB Spin 1.320 1.600 1.650 1.700 1.395 1.400...
7. inStaLLation 7.1. General Warnings The person installing the grinder should carefully read this instruction manual before installation. The installation of this machine should be completed by qualified and authorized personnel, and all norms of safety and sanitation should be followed. 7.2. Important Warnings The operator of the grinder should be a responsible adult, and a never a minor or person incapable of safely using such equipment.
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7.3. Where to use The grinder should be installed on a flat, stable surface. The minimum dimensions of the work space should be as follows: Model Height Width Depth K3, K3 ELITE 20.27 7.28 15.15 K3, K3 ELITE 17.32 7.28 15.15 Mini Tolva (opcional) K6, K6 SILENZIO, K6 PB 25.78...
8. reguLation 8.1. Grinder set up Place the hopper ( ) on the grind regulator ( ) and make sure the bean trap ( is in the closed position. Lock the hopper ( ) in place using a flat head screw driver to gently tighten the hopper security screw making it match to the hole at the bean hopper collar ( ) (Fig.
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( ) (Fig. 4). Except models. K3 ELITE NOTE: Changing grind settings must be done when the grinder is on and burrs are in motion. Not doing this suposes that the burrs will gunk up and cleaning will be required.
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NOTE: If the output is very slow, it could mean that the coffee is being ground too fine. If the output is very fast, it could mean that the coffee is being ground too coarse. A perfect espresso grind is found when the grind point gives an infusion of 25 ml of coffee in 25 seconds using 7 grams of ground coffee. 8.3. Regulating the coffee serving The dispensers are factory adjusted to serve an amount of approximately 7 gr of ground coffee, but this quantity can be regulated between 6 and 10 gr, as follows:...
9. operation 9.1. Main switch The main swith ( ) has 2 positions of use, ON–OFF ON: Working OFF: Not working 9.2. use To turn the machine on and off use the ON-OFF switch ( ). The machine will start to grind the coffee. If the automatic stop option is incorporated, the grinder will stop grinding when the dispenser reaches the maximum level, and will restart after 8 portions of coffee have been served, grinding again to the maximum level.
10.2. bean hopper cleaning It is recommended that the grind chamber be cleaned monthly with a cleaner as recommended by Compak. This process will eliminate smelly residues from the coffee remains, which can negatively affect the quality of the brewed coffee. ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS | Ref. quality process 002/03 | v. 05/05/2014 | K01068...
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The steps to follow are: • In order to properly clean the bean hopper , first empty out all remaining beans and fragments. • Close the bean trap on the hopper ( ) and grind out the remaining coffee in the grind chamber. • Remove any remaining coffee beans from the bean hopper ( • Pour the recommended grinder cleaning product into the bean hopper ( ) and open the bean trap (...
NOTE: Based on extensive experience and a medium-hard coffee blend, we recommend replacing the burrs after grinding 350 Kg/770 lb of coffee. burrs change Red Speed Lucidate K3, K3 ELITE 300 Kg K6, K6 PB 400 Kg K6 SILENZIO 400 Kg...
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11.3. Grinding group maintenance Not following the recommended burr life guidelines can compromise the safety of the grinder. These operations should be done by a qualified service tecnician. To perform grind chamber maintenance please observe the following steps: ) is on the OFF Turn off the grinder by making sure the main power switch ( position.
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Rotate the grind regulator clockwise until it is completely unscrewed (Fig. 11). Clean the grind chamber and threads of the housing using a soft cloth and vacuum cleaner until all of the oils and residue has been removed. Make sure to put new food grade lubricant on the clean threading of the housing and upper assembly.
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