Cimbali Junior Espresso Coffee Grinders

Overview:

La Cimbali, one of the worlds leading manufacturer of commercial espresso machines, also produces some of the finest espresso grinders in the US market today. Besides being one of the finest made espresso grinders, it's one of the very few in it's class that will fit under most kitchen cabinets and is considered small, but powerful for the commercial setting! This grinder isn't for everyone, but if you're looking for a high quality commercial grade espresso grinder that won't look out of place, you have found it.

Considered La Cimbali's "budget" grinder, the Junior rivals grinders like the Mazzer Mini in terms of build quality, durability, and the "be all, end all" in espresso grinders. Everything about the Junior is tight, smooth, massive and reeks of quality. No reason this grinder could not be used in any commercial setting. The grinder can be noisy as it grinds your coffee beans very fast!

The styling is very appealing while incorporating many desired features: large grounds catch tray, variable doser, and a high capacity bean hopper. The vernier control of the grinder burrs is just amazing! It uses a detented worm gear drive knob to control the grind fineness to the nth degree. The adjustment for grind fineness can be time consuming - up to 40 turns to go from auto drip to espresso. Just like other espresso coffee grinders, it is not recommended for different coffee brewing methods. You should ALWAYS change grind settings while the grinder motor is powered on. There is also a numeric reading conveniently located below the bean hopper to let you know where your desired grind setting is located.

Finally, a heavy-duty electrical cord connects at the bottom - not from the side body panel. The grinder is on feet so that the cord can escape out from underneath in any direction.

Features:

• Stepless micro metrical grind adjustment knob conveniently located on front panel - upper left side.
• Power on/off switch on lower front panel.
• Built-in tamper on front.
• Tinted bean and dosing hopper.

Specifications:

• Low burr speed (1600 rpm).
• Powerful 300 watt motor.
• Grinding burr diameter: 2.5" (64 mm).
• Bean hopper capacity: 1.65 lbs. (750 grams).
• Dosing hopper capacity: 200 g.
• Dosing adjustment: from 5.5 grams - 9.0 grams.
• Measurements: 16.9" H x 6.7" W (plus 2" for doser handle) x 14.2" D.
• Height with Bean Hopper Lid: 16 15/16th".
• Height without Bean Hopper Lid: 16 5/8th".
• Power: 110 volt 300 watts.
• Net weight: 34 pounds.
• Warranty: One year parts and labor limited to manufacturer's defect.

Notes:

1. Many La Cimbali 'home use' grinder customers only grind enough beans and then dose everything out of the doser. In a commercial environment where there is constant usage, the doser is usually filled up half way so that the proper dose can be achieved. In cases where the doser is utilized, one can adjust the doser portion control, the center stem inside the doser needs to be depressed slightly downward and rotated clockwise for smaller portions and counterclockwise for larger portions. Please be careful when going to larger portions because at some point, the stem can come out.
2. As with all coffee grinders, it is very important to only change grind settings on Cimbali coffee grinders when the unit is powered 'on' and the burrs are in motion. If you do not do this, the burrs will 'gunk' up and require cleaning by you every time this occurs. Changing the grind settings when the burrs are not in motion will render the grinder to only produce very coarse grinds or no grinds at all. If this result occurs, this will be considered operator error for lack of following directions, and not be classified as a defective grinder.
3. Cimbali grinders are considered commercial equipment for grinding coffee only and can not be returned once used.
4. Usage: To adjust the dosage of coffee from the doser, please make sure to press the stem down before turning. Once down, you also need to hold the vanes. Be careful not to turn too much as the assembly can lock or come off. Looking from the top of the doser, the knob turns counter-clockwise to dose more ground coffee and clockwise to dose less ground coffee.
5. When you receive the grinder, you may have issues with turning the doser adjustment knob. It needs a lot of force. It can be difficult due to the awkward hand position. However, it will eventually turn and 'break in'. One hint is one finger from one hand will need to hold the doser vane while the other hand's fingers turn adjustment knob.