Hi Lilo! Thank you for such an awesome comment, we truly appreciate it!! So great to hear your maintenance has benefitted your coffee and the machine! I'm sure you've already subscribed to our channel but just in case you haven't, please do...we need your support. Thanks again and have a great weekend! Cheers, Rick 😊👍☕️

I agree. This is my go-to video for cleaning my Breville grinder. He's a great teacher.

@Kerry Fitzharris hi Kerry, thank you so much for your kind comment, you made my day! I am glad you find the video helpful😊 I posted a new one a week or so ago as an update to cleaning the grinder and I think you'll find it very helpful. Have a great week 🙂👍☕️

If my bottom washers is ripped?! What can I do ?!

Hi Olivia! LOL, no worries about the felt washer, even if you lost or damaged it. Breville informed me that the felt washer is really more for preventing damage during shipping and is not an integral component for the grinder. We've used ours for well over 2 years without it and have had zero problems. We also bought the Breville Smart Pro grinder, which is essentially identical, and it did not have the felt ring from the factory. Thank you for watching and commenting. If you're not already subscribed to our channel, please do so, it really helps us out! Have a great weekend! Cheers, Rick 😎 👍 ☕️

Hey, that's great it helped you! Don't worry about the felt washer, it is not an important piece. It is really more for stopping damage during shipping. The Breville Parts Rep told me it did not need replacing, as mine disintegrated. We bought the Breville Smart Pro grinder, which mechanically is almost identical to the one on the Barista Express. It did not even have the felt washer from the manufacturing process. If you've not already subscribed to our channel, please do so - it'll really help us out! Thank you, Rick 😎 👍 ☕️

Hi John, thank you very much, I am happy to hear it helped you out! I was raised with the saying "An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure". Regular maintenance on your grinder will not only help your machine last longer, your coffee will taste a lot better for it! Try doing this in between changing roasts/brands, it makes a huge difference. If you only drink one brand/roast, I'd recommend doing this cleaning every couple of weeks. Once you become comfortable doing it, you will have a turn around time of less than 10 minutes. I hope you'll subscribe to our channel, we need your support! Thanks again and we wish you and yours a Merry Christmas! Cheers, Rick 🎅☕🤶🧑‍🎄🌲☃️

Wow, thank you so much for your kind words - I really appreciate it! I'm so glad that this video has helped out so many people. I posted an update to it in our short videos that will help people do this cleaning in a faster manner. Please check it out. I hope you've subscribed to the channel. We need everyone's help to grow our channel. Have a great day, and thank you once again! Cheers, Rick 😊👍☕️

Hey there, thank you - I'm glad the video helped!! Lots more great content coming, we hope you'll subscribe we need your support. Thank you and have a great day! Cheers, Rick 😀👍☕

Hi Zigster! Thank you for watching and commenting, I really appreciate hearing feedback from people on it. I am glad that it was helpful for you. We are working on some new stuff that'll be coming out soon that you may like. We recently bought the Breville Smart Grinder Pro and I will be showing it. If you haven't already subscribed to our channel, please do...we really need everyone's support. Thanks again! Cheers, Rick 😎👍☕️

Hi David! I am happy to hear this video helped you get your grinder working. Once you get the hang of this cleaning procedure, (you can skip washing the parts & just brush them off well), you will be able to complete it in 5-10 minutes. I do ours weekly & can field strip a Breville Grinder blindfolded LOL. Check out this video Paula filmed for cleaning the rest of the machine (equally important). kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l7CFZsxe25PQqY0.html If you have not subscribed to our channel, we hope you will do so - we are working hard to grow the channel & need your support! Have a great weekend! Cheers, Rick :)

Thank you for watching & commenting Jason, I am glad you enjoyed the video! If you haven't already, please subscribe to the channel, we need all the support we can get! Wishing you a Happy 2023 & hope you have some tasty coffees! Cheers, Rick

Wow, thank you very much for such an amazing comment - you made my day! I'm so glad that people such as yourself found the video helpful. I've made an updated video with some time-saving hacks in our "Shorts" section. The video says "Update" on it. If you've done the main cleaning video, the update shows you how to streamline the cleaning process. If you've not yet subscribed to our channel, please do so. It will really help us out! Thanks again! Cheers, Rick 😃👍☕️

Hi Cadiz, thank you for watching and your awesome comment - it's truly appreciated! I'm glad you found it helpful. We would really appreciate it if you'd subscribe to the channel, we need the support! Thank you again and wishing you & yours a very Merry Christmas! 🎄🎅🤶🧑‍🎄☃️ Cheers, Rick 😊👍☕️

Hi Suz, thank you - I am glad you enjoyed it! Yup, the dental floss works great just make sure it doesn't fray in the fan. I hope you will please support our channel by subscribing, we really need the help! Cheers, Rick :)

Hi @lealjaja thank you for watching and for your kind comment! It makes all the work that goes into the videos worth while!! Having a clean, properly working machine is key to making great coffee! I am going to make a video for pour overs and we will also make one for making espresso shots and lattes. Thanks again and Paula & I wish you all the best in '24! Cheers, Rick 😊👍☕️

Thank you Alex, much appreciated! I hope you will please subscribe to the channel, lots of great stuff coming!!

Thank you Kate! I'm glad you found the video helpful! If you go to our "Shorts" video section, there is a shortened updated version. It will show you how to clean the grinder in a quick manner after you've done the initial big cleaning. If you haven't subscribed to our channel yet, please do so - it really helps us out! Cheers, Rick 😃👍☕️

Thank you so much Kim! Now that the big cleaning is done, there is a short video in our "Shorts" section called "Update" that will give you fast, easy maintenance cleaning tips. Enjoy your coffee now, it should taste better having a cleaned grinder! Please subscribe to our channel, we need your support to grow it! Cheers, Rick 😊👍☕️

Hi Melissa! Thank you for watching and commenting, I'm glad the video and comments helped your situation. If you've not already subscribed to our channel, please do so, it really helps us out! Cheers, Rick 😎 👍 ☕️

Thank you very much, it was my pleasure! There is an updated version in the KZfaq shorts to help people out. Thank you for your kind comment and for watching! If you haven't already subscribed, please do, we need help to grow the channel. Cheers, Rick 😎👍☕️

I also wanted to mention I used "canned air" to follow a good drying of the washed parts. It also worked well on the felt ring but you do need to be careful to not direct the pressurized air directly at the felt - use it at an oblique angle to blow the ground coffee off the surface of the ring.

Hi Ken, my pleasure, and thank you for the great feedback! It always makes my day to know that my videos help people out, and I do my best to answer any questions. Once you've got the machine well cleaned out, doing weekly maintenance cleanings is a breeze and you'll be able to skip using the floss, etc. I have an updated clip in the video Shorts category. The felt ring can be tossed out, and it turns out to be non-essential for the grinder operation. I have been told by the Breville parts department that it is really more for shipping the unit. I've used our grinder without it for over 2 years with no issue. In fact, our Breville Smart Pro grinder did not even have the felt ring from the factory. Using the compressed air canister is a great idea! Get yourself a set of grinder cleaning brushes off Amazon, they are inexpensive and really work great. I hope you've subscribed to our channel, we need everyone's help to grow our channel. What region are you located in? Always fun to know where our Viewers are from! Have a great weekend!! Cheers, Rick 😎👍☕️

Hi Roger, thank you for watching and commenting, I really appreciate your feedback! I am glad the instructions worked well for you and you should notice an improvement in coffee flavour after cleaning the grinder. I hope you will subscribe to our channel, lots of fun content and more great stuff coming! Thank you again for your support. Cheers, Rick :)

Hello Hiba! You are very welcome & we are delighted to hear the video helped you out! Regular maintenance of your grinder & the barista machine will help you enjoy amazing coffee. As a rule of thumb, I clean our grinder weekly. It keeps everything running smoothly & I get to see if any parts look like they are wearing out. Thus far, we have had our Breville Barista Express for about 7-8 years without a single problem - it has been a superb machine! Being a coffee company & avid coffee drinkers, our Breville gets a ton of use. You should also notice better flavour with your coffee after cleaning the grinder too. Check out this video Paula made for cleaning the rest of the machine: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l7CFZsxe25PQqY0.html If you haven't subscribed to the channel, please do - we really need all the support we can get. Thank you, Rick :)

Hi Lynne, thank you for watching & commenting! I'm glad you found the video helpful 😊 If you haven't already subscribed, we hop you will do so - we need you support! Thanks again and wishing you & yours a very Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

Hi Rob, that is great to hear - thank you! I'm glad the video was helpful for you. If you've not already subscribed to our channel, please do - it'll really help us out! Cheers, Rick 😎 👍 ☕️

Glad it was helpful and thank you for watching and commenting! We hope you will subscribe to our channel, lots of great stuff on here for you. The felt ring will eventually fall apart, don't worry about it. I had a detailed call with Breville about it and they said it is not an essential part and you can use the grinder without it. Cheers! Rick & Paula

Hi Geof, thank you so much for watching and commenting! It always means so much to us when a Viewer takes time and initiative to give us a comment. I'm glad you found the video helpful! You'll find an abbreviated (why is that word so long, when it means to shorten something?! 😆 ) and updated version on our KZfaq Shorts section. I've really streamlined the cleaning process and can do it in just a few minutes now without compromising efficiency. Have a great week! Cheers from Vancouver, B.C., 🇨🇦 Rick 😎 👍☕️

Thank you very much! I really appreciate your kind feedback, it makes doing these videos feel so worthwhile. I hope you will please subscribe to our channel, we need your help to grow our channel. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas! 🎅🤶🧑‍🎄🎄☕️

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@TheEnlightenedRebel glad to hear it was helpful! Thank you for watching and commenting. If you're not already subscribed to our channel, please do so, it really helps us out! Cheers, Rick 😎👍☕️

You're most welcome & that is so great to hear! There is a more condensed version of how to clean the unit in our KZfaq Shorts section that you'll find helpful. Now that you did the major cleaning, this quick, easy version will keep your grinder working and your coffee tasting great! If you haven't already subscribed to our channel, please do - it'll really help us out! Have a great day! Cheers, Rick 😊👍☕️

I just subscribed. @@GroundsForDivorceCoffee

Hi Ron, thank you so much! I really appreciate the feedback and knowing we were able to help you out! If you've not yet subscribed, we would really appreciate your support in doing so! Cheers, Rick 🙂👍☕️

LOL...thank you Andro 😆 It is surprising how much of a flavour difference there is in coffee made with a well maintained grinder! I hope you will subscribe to our channel, lots of fun stuff on there and more coming! Thank you for your support! Cheers, Rick

Hi Max, thank you for watching and commenting! Deep cleaning is important, as it removes the build-up of old beans and oils. Check out my Update video in the Shorts section, it shows a more simplified method that is great after you've done a first deep cleaning. I hope you'll subscribe to our channel, we need everyone's help to grow our channel. Thank you, Rick 🙂👍☕️

Hi Brian, thank you for watching & commenting - we are always very appreciative to hear the feedback on our videos! We hope you have subscribed to our channel, we need your support to grow! Have a great weekend! Cheers, Rick :)

Hi Craig, sorry to hear you've had an issue to clean up. I'm glad that our video has been helpful though! Check out our shorter version on our KZfaq Shorts called "update". I've really streamlined the process for cleaning it! If you've not already subscribed to our channel, please do...it'll really help us out! Merry Christmas, Rick 🎅👍☕️

@@GroundsForDivorceCoffee followed your guide and managed to clean the whole thing up! Unfortunately, the felt ring had got wet and torn, so I'm in the process of replacing it. Thankfully, replacement parts are easy to come by in the UK.

Good morning Valerie! I'm delighted to hear the video helped you out and your morning coffee tastes better! If you haven't already, please subscribe to our channel - we need your support! Have a great weekend! Cheers, Rick 😊👍☕️

My pleasure! Thank you for watching and commenting, I'm glad you found the video helpful. If you haven't subscribed yet, please do - we really need the support to grow the channel. Thanks again! Cheers, Rick 😎👍☕️

You're most welcome! There is a quick method shown in our KZfaq Shorts videos called "Update" that I think you'll find effective. Thank you for watching and commenting and if you're not already subscribed to our channel, please do so, it really helps us out! Have a great day! Cheers, Rick 😎👍☕️

Hi Sutten, Thank you very much for your comment, I'm glad you liked the video! It's never easy to film closeups of things by oneself, lol...I did my best. I hope you've subscribed our channel, we need the support! Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 Cheers, Rick 😊 👍☕️

lol...thanks Charles, I am glad you enjoyed the video & thank you for the clever comment, it made my day! If you haven't already subscribed to the channel, please do - we need you to be a hero by supporting us! Have a great weekend! Cheers, Rick

Wow, you'll be in for a big surprise in performance of the machine and improved coffee flavor! Thank you for watching and commenting. Please let us know how it turned out for you! Please subscribe to our channel if you haven't already, we need your support. Cheers, Rick 😊👍☕️

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it! If you've not already subscribed to our channel, please do - it really helps us! Cheers, Rick 😎👍☕️

Good morning Liz, you are very welcome. Thank you for taking time to watch& comment. Check out our KZfaq Shorts videos for an updated version that really streamlines the cleaning process for you! If you have not already subscribed, please do - we need your help to grow the channel. Have a great week! Cheers, Rick 🙂☕

Awesome, thank for the awesome feedback! I'm really glad it helped you out. There is an updated, easier version in our video shorts section that I think will benefit you! If you've not already subscribed to our channel, please do - it'll really help us out! Cheers, Rick 😊👍☕️

You're very welcome, thank you for watching and commenting! I hope you've subscribed to our channel, we need your support. 😎👍☕️

My pleasure and thank you for watching and commenting! If you've not yet subscribed to the channel, please do...it really helps me out! Cheers Rick 😎👍☕️

Thank you for watching and commenting Edwin! You're right, doing this cleaning really is important. Using a vacuum works great, just don't lose any of the washers when doing it lol. I hope you've subscribed to our channel, we need your support! Cheers, Rick & Paula 🙂👍☕️

You’re welcome Ann! 😊 That is great to hear, we love the feedback!! We make a ton of coffee and test many various Brands and roasts. As such, we clean the grinder whenever we change because it makes a HUGE difference in the flavour of the coffee and performance of the machine! I have it down to a science now and can clean the grinder in just a few minutes. I use our vacuum to extract the fan below the bur grinder (be careful not to suck up the washer underneath it). I can literally remove all parts, clean them and reassemble in 5 minutes. If you have not already, we would really appreciate your continued support by Subscribing to our channel...we think you will get a laugh and some good info from our clips! Have a great weekend!! Cheers, Rick & Paula :)

Thank you for your detailed instructions!! I acquired a used machine, but it needed to be cleaned. I also liked it when you put it back together..wa-la!!

@@tracyrussell4116 Hi Tracy! Thank you for watching and commenting, I am so glad the video helped you out. Don't forget to watch our video of Paula demonstrating how to clean the rest of the machine. Please give our channel a Subscribe, we need the support! Have a great day!! Cheers, Rick :)

Thank you for watching and your comment, that is a good idea going forward! Just an FYI to help you when the felt washer breaks down, it is not required for use on the grinder. My felt washer disintegrated, and when I spoke to Breville, the repair guy told me not to worry about it. I've been using our machine heavily for 2+ years with zero issues. Apparently, the felt ring is to absorb bumps during shipping. It makes life WAY EASIER without it lol. In fact, our Breville Smart Pro grinder we bought 6 months ago did not even have the felt ring installed. Thank you again for the really positive feedback on the video, it is appreciated! I hope you've subscribed to the channel, we need help to grow the following. Cheers, Rick 😎👍☕️

@@GroundsForDivorceCoffee So good to know! Thanks!

Can you run the grinder to remove old coffee grinds without the top burr in place. I just bought an almost new Breville Barista and unlocked the burr before realizing I need a vacuum to clean it out and the top burr won't lock back on because the old grinds fell down into the grinder. Thanks!

:/ I did the same thing! Vacuumed it right up lol

Just did the same ugh.

Yikes! Lol...I'd recommend buying one of those cheap electric coffee grinders with the spinning blades for doing spices. They're relatively inexpensive to buy and worth it to keep your barista grinder in top shape. Keep in mind that the plastic body of the grinder on the barista machine may absorb the flavors & aromas of the spices you are grinding. Thank you for watching and commenting, it is appreciated. If you've not already subscribed to our channel, please do so, it'll really help us out! Cheers, Rick 🙂👍☕️

@@GroundsForDivorceCoffee Personally I'd be more opposed to soap residue...hot water works well and less corrosion risk... I'd want to clean after some 'flavored' beans went thru as well...

Awesome, I'm glad to hear it! Thank you for watching and commenting,, we appreciate it! It would really help us out if you subscribed to our channel (if you haven't already). Have a Merry Christmas! Cheers, Rick 🎅👍☕️

Glad it helped Gunes, thank you for watching and giving your feedback! I hope you subscribed, we appreciate your support! Cheers, Rick & Paula :)

Thank you Joneen, I appreciate your watching and commenting and am super glad to hear you found the video helpful. There is an update in our KZfaq Shorts section, where I've simplified the process for you all. I think you'll like it! If you've not already subscribed to our channel, I would really appreciate your doing so...we need support to grow our channel. Thanks again and feel free to leave any questions you may have. Cheers, Rick 😎👍☕️

Hi Adam, no worries about the felt ring. Been using ours without it for over 2 years and no issues. Breville told me the ring is more for shipping protection. Our new Breville Smart Pro grinder did not even come with one from the factory. Thanks for watching and commenting, I am glad the video was useful for you! Please do us a favour and subscribe to our channel if you have not already done so, we need help growing the channel. Thank you and have a Merry Christmas! Cheers, Rick 🙂👍☕

Thank you Wolfgang, I am glad to hear it helped you out! More great stuff coming, so I would really appreciate you subscribing to the channel! Have a great day! Cheers, Rick :)

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Thank you for your kind appraisal of the video, I hope it was helpful to you! If you've not already subscribed to our channel, please do - we need help growing our following! Thanks again, Rick 😎👍☕️

Aww, thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I hope you'll subscribe to the channel, lots of great stuff on here and more coming! Cheers, Rick

Thank you for watching and commenting. The compressed air is another alternative and those cans used for computers, etc have a fair bit of pressure. I hope you've subscribed to our channel, we really need your support to grow! Wishing you and yours a very Happy New Year! Cheers, Rick 🎅 👍☕️

My pleasure Jacob, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

Our pleasure, thank you for watching and commenting! If you haven't subscribed to our channel yet, please do so - it really helps us out! Cheers, Rick 🙂👍☕

My pleasure and thank you for taking time to comment! If you haven't subscribed, please do - it will really help us out! Merry Christmas! Cheers, Rick 🙂👍☕

My pleasure, thank you for watching and commenting. I'd really appreciate you subscribing to the channel, if you're not already. It'd really help me out! Thank you, Rick 😎👍☕️

Glad to have been of assistance! 😎👍☕️

Olá Ricardo, Obrigado por assistir e comentar! Sim, definitivamente é necessária manutenção com esses tipos de retificadoras. No entanto, eles fazendo o melhor trabalho para obter uma moagem adequada para qualquer método de preparação que você escolher. Se você não precisa do nível de precisão necessário para fazer doses de café expresso e usa apenas o método de gotejamento, você pode escapar sem esse moedor. Nessa situação, você pode adquirir uma esmerilhadeira manual ou, se desejar, uma elétrica com lâmina giratória. A lâmina giratória seria minha última escolha, pois na verdade eles apenas pulverizam os grãos em pedaços irregulares. As peças irregulares tornam mais difícil preparar um café bom e consistente. Espero que isso ajude você! Inscreva-se em nosso canal, precisamos de sua ajuda para aumentar nosso número de seguidores. Obrigado! Rick :)

You are very welcome Rina! We hope you're enjoying some tasty coffee now! If you haven't subscribed to our channel, please do - we really need the support! Cheers, Rick :)

@@GroundsForDivorceCoffee hi Rick, since i gave the grinder a thorough clean (as per your tutorial) i've had to do it again (just yesterday). what could be the reason do you think? i find i can't have the grinder on too fine for espresso cos the grinder sounds like it's labouring. could it be moisture in the beans or in the room? not sure if you can assist. cheers!

@@rinacigana3127 Hi Rina, sorry to hear you are having issues with the grinder. It could be a variety of reasons, are the coffee beans fairly oily? Oily beans will gum up grinders, causing you to have to clean more often. As common practice, I clean ours weekly & have zero issues. You can skip washing the parts if you do the process regularly, just give the parts a really thorough brushing off. Is it very humid where you live? Are the beans dry when you add them to the hopper? Make sure that you are not storing them in the hopper. Keep the beans in their original bag they came in. Please let me know if this helps. Cheers, Rick

@@GroundsForDivorceCoffee hi Rick, i appreciate your reply. the beans don't look oily. been using this bean from same supplier for years. it is humid here at present. i usually fill the hopper but i won't now. i find brushing off the parts is fine. the grinder sounds like it's labouring even on a coarser setting. will clean weekly and see how we go. thanks! Rina

@Rina Cigana hello again Rina! It's my pleasure to try and help you out. Please keep me in the loop how it is working out for you. Keeping the beans sealed in their bag is best (bag should have a one way valve on it for best results). Hopefully the regular cleaning will help the grinder run smoother. Take care and I look forward to updates! Cheers, Rick 😊 👍☕️

Great tip Bob! You got super creative and it sounds like a really handy hack for cleaning the bur!! Thank you for sharing, we appreciate it! If you haven't subscribed yet, we would really appreciate your support by doing so. Cheers, Rick & Paula

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Hi Stacy, thank you for watching and commenting, it is appreciated! Some of these units have 2 washers and the felt ring, others seem to only have one washer. I'm not sure why there are differences, but I still have the thin single washer mine came with. I've made an updated video that is in our KZfaq Shorts section called "update". It is a quicker and easier cleaning method that works great. If you've not already subscribed to our channel, please do - it will really help us out! Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year! Cheers, Rick 🎅👍☕️

YIKES! I'm glad it got all sorted out, these machines are not inexpensive to replace! If you haven't yet subscribed to our channel, please do. We need your support! Have a great weekend! Cheers, Rick 😎 👍 ☕️

lol...good point Michael!...at least the grinder is clean lol. If you look on our KZfaq Shorts you'll see a video that says "Update". It is a condensed version and I show a little vacuum that I bought for doing these cleanings! Hey, if you haven't already subscribed to our channel, we would really appreciate you doing so - it helps us a lot! Cheers, Rick 🙂

Thank you for watching and commenting! Cleaning the grinder is critical to ensure longer lasting equipment and preventing the old oils from the bean causing the flavour to go off. The oils will eventually go rancid and significantly changes the taste of the coffee. If you're not already subscribed to our channel, please do so - it will really help us out! Have a great weekend! Cheers, Rick ☺👍☕

Hi Kev, thank you for the info! Those are some great additional tips to try out. Did the rubbing alcohol cause any residual taste? It'll definitely remove the oil but be careful too that it doesn't make the plastic brittle. There is a lot of grinding activity and you don't want to potentially compromise the strength of the plastic parts. I'm not saying it will, just be cautious about it. Plastic is made from oil/petroleum, so you just don't know if it may affect its strength. Thanks for your comment and for watching, it is appreciated! I hope you've subscribed to the channel, more great stuff coming. Cheers, Rick 😊👍☕

@@GroundsForDivorceCoffee I don’t think it left any taste behind, it evaporates quickly. If there was any residue the first beans through it “washed” it away. I think you would have a good point about the plastic if you used iso alcohol all the time. But that’s my comfort level, not too concerned. I’ll be glad to subscribe!

@@krehbein Yeah, I am glad you did some beans through the first time to clear it out. I mean, it shouldn't be a big deal because as you said it does evaporate very quickly. Great tips though, I am really glad you shared them, thanks! Thank you for subscribing, we really appreciate the support! Have a great night! Cheers, Rick

Hi Scott, it is a great coffee system & we LOVE ours! We use it several times per day. Once you get the hang of the process, you'll never got to Sixbucks again! 😉👍☕️

La mejora de la presión se realizará mediante la limpieza de la máquina real. Cubrimos eso en este enlace de video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l7CFZsxe25PQqY0.html ¡Suscríbete a nuestro canal, apreciamos tu apoyo!

lol...Hi Patrick! Yeah, you gotta be careful or it'll vacuum up the washers. I bought this little unit & it works AWESOME! amzn.to/3WIKYyW Thank you for watching & commenting, we appreciate it! If you've not yet subscribed to our channel, we would be very grateful if you'd do it now - we need the support! Let us know if you get the little vacuum, we love it. Cheers, Rick

Thank you for watching and commenting. I'm not sure why your pressure is acting up, the boiler is a totally different part of the machine. Check out this link and see if it helps www.home-barista.com/espresso-machines/cannot-generate-any-brew-pressure-whatsoever-with-breville-barista-express-bes870xl-t66020.html Try the steps recommended (pull a shot with no coffee. See how it goes. I'm wondering if the silicone gasket around the brew head is leaking pressure. Let me know how it goes, I will try to source further. Please subscribe to our channel if you're not already, it'll help us out too. Thank you. Cheers, Rick 😎 👍 ☕️

Hi there...have you removed the steam wand tip and cleaned? Check out this video from Breville, it is very good. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p-B_gdF-yZrWo4k.htmlsi=8DQ0bmUPZvS6E0UV Please let me know if this helped or not. If not, I will see what I can do further for you. If you're not already subscribed to our channel, please do - it really helps us out! Cheers, Rick 🙂👍☕

Hi Matt...Breville told me that the felt ring is predominantly there for shipping protection. It is not an essential part to the machine. In fact, our Breville Smart Pro grinder we bought last year did not have one either. Our Barista Express has been used without the felt ring for over 2 years with no issue. I have not heard of the felt ring affecting the fineness of grinding. Thank you for watching and commenting. If you've not already subscribed to our channel, please do so, it really helps us out! Cheers, Rick 😎 👍 ☕️

@GroundsForDivorceCoffee I never mentioned anything about the felt ring. I was referring about the metal washer.

Hi Matt, thanks for watching and commenting! I'm glad the video helped you out! Also, if you get a jam up try to make the grind setting to coarse and it can help release pressure. Don't worry about the felt ring, it is not a critical component and I haven't used it for almost 2 yrs. Breville said I could dispose of it. I hope you'll subscribe to our channel, we need your support! Merry Christmas 🎄 🎅 👍☕️ Rick

@@GroundsForDivorceCoffee Thanks! As it turns out my boiler leaked/dripped the same day and leaked into the grinder so I had to take it apart a second time. Whay are the odds! When I took it out the second time the band fell apart so happy to hear its not needed! The jam in my case was too much of that greasy super market bean (any idea why super market beans are greasy and coffee shop ones aren't?) . It was well and truly gunked up and took me a good 10mins to clear out. Thanks again!

@Matt oh man, that would not have been fun! I'm glad you got it fixed up. Some beans are prone to be more oily than others. Additionally, the darker you roast a bean will pull out more oils. These oils wreak havoc on systems, especially if not cleaned out regularly. I clean my grinder every weekend and if I change roasts in between, I will clean it then too. I've got the system down to a science now and can re & re it all in 5 minutes. The coffee beans we produce are low oil content and the darker roasts will have just a Kiss of oil. You can check them out in our store via our linktree in our bio. We are exceptionally pleased with their flavourful and characteristics and our Customers are too! 😊👍☕️ Have yourself a Merry Christmas Matt! Cheers, Rick 🎅🎄☃️

Hi there, welcome to the party 🥳 lol. Those are some good tips as well. Thank you for watching and commenting with them! The felt washer is not a necessary component, per the guy from the Breville parts department. I've not used one in our machine for over 2 years. It was in place for shipping purposes and did nothing essential for operation. In fact, our new Breville Smart Pro grinder never came with one in place. Those felt rings are ridiculously delicate and soaking it would likely cause it to disintegrate. If you have a minute, go look in our Shorts video section. You'll find a few updated tips for cleaning, which actually mention similar tips you gave. This video was a first go at making the cleaning video, and I developed some ways to do it more easily over the past couple of years. Your magnet tip is a really good idea, I appreciate that! If you've not already subscribed to our channel, please do so, it'll really help us out! Thank you again for passing along the helpful tips, it is appreciated by all. Cheers, Rick 😎👍☕️

@@GroundsForDivorceCoffee Thanks for the reply! I just got a second-hand Barista Express as a gift for my mother, hence searching up a few vids on how to clean it back to near new. Great to know I can throw away that ring and not have to bother cleaning it (or tear my hair out after destroying it, lol). Will check out your other vids, cheers 👍

@@GroundsForDivorceCoffee hello, I did this today and rinsed the felt washer and let it dry. Would it be better if I just take it out since you said the felt washer isn’t really necessary?

Hi Mike, thank you for watching and commenting! Yes, I use the vacuum to get the grounds out of the machine. The toothbrush idea is great for cleaning the fan! No need to replace the felt washer, Breville told me that it really was installed for shipping and not necessary for the grinder to work or protect the grinder. I have been using it for about 10 months without the felt ring without consequence. You are correct that cleaning the grinder is very significant for maintaining good flavour and is also important when changing beans. Thanks again and we hope you have subscribed to the channel! Have a great weekend. Cheers, Rick

Anyone have a PN for the felt rings

Hi John, Thank you for watching and commenting, I am glad you've found the video helpful. I did some research for you regarding the metal washer that goes under the fan in the grinder. It is a bit of a tricky part to find information online. I know some variants might have 1 or 2 washers, but I believe the 2 washers together would equal the same thickness as the single washer. It is my thought that these washers just act as a shim to ensure the fan is at the correct height. I have found a page you can order the washers: www.ereplacementparts.com/breville-bes870xl-the-barista-express-parts-c-116052_116055_290179.html I believe the washer you need is listed on 06.28 and is part number SP0001574 and lists for $3.99. I hope this helps you out, let me know how it goes! If you've not already subscribed to our channel, please do so - it really helps us out! Cheers, Rick 🙂👍☕

@@GroundsForDivorceCoffeeThanks so much the assist. I appreciate it.

Hi Paul, thank you for your kind words - im glad you enjoyed the video! It sounds like there might be part of a bean jamming the burr. My first recommendation is to take the hopper off, then lower the grind setting to coarse grind to remove pressure from the top burr. Remove the top burr and clean it well. Then remove the nut keeping the bottom burr on, then remove the bottom burr and clean it. I would remove the fan next and clean it and the area the fan sits. We want to make sure that there are no hard bits that could jam the mechanism. I've had other Viewers have this happen. I cannot think of anything else other than the motor for the grinder. Try this out and let me know how you fair up. I hope this helps. Cheers, Rick 😎👍☕️

Hi there, don't panic - it is no issue. After posting that video, I spoke with the Breville Parts Rep and they advised that felt washer is of no real consequence. It is primarily installed to reduce vibration during shipping. Our felt ring disintegrated over 2 years ago and I never replaced it. I've not had any problems with it not being installed. Additionally, the Breville Smart Pro grinder we bought (identical grinder components) did not have a felt ring from the factory. Rest easy, your machine is still fully usable without it! Hope this puts your mind at ease. Now go make yourself a nice latte and enjoy your day! If you've not yet subscribed to pur channel, please do, it really helps us out! Cheers, Rick 😎👍☕️

@@GroundsForDivorceCoffee Top man! Thank you! 🙏

Hi Jill...thank you for watching, Subscribing and commenting...we really appreciate your support! We're glad to hear you liked the video, your coffee will taste a lot better after cleaning your machine! Soy is a great alternative and frothy well. Oatmilk is real best used for iced coffees, not for frothing. Additionally, you can try Almond milk but to us it often times has a scorched taste. Don't forget to check out our online stores groundsfordivorcecoffee.ca (Canadian Shoppers) And groundsfordivorcecoffee.store (U.S./Int'l Shoppers) Thanks again and feel free to ask if you have more coffee questions! We are on Instagram @groundsfordivorcecoffeeofcl and you can direct message us there! Cheers, Rick and Paula 😃👍☕️

Look out for 'barista edition' when choosing an oat milk (or any milk alternative) you want to froth. I believe it has something to do with the protein content. They add an ingredient that makes them froth better. I recently tried the Oatly oat milk barista edition and am quite happy with it. Best of luck!

Hi there! Adjusting the grind setting to 1 may help reduce any pressure on the grinder but I've not found that necessary to do. I've done this cleaning on my machine well over 100 times and not had any issues from not setting it to 1 first. The felt washer is not essential. I have spoken with Breville and it is installed mostly for shipping. They do not sell them as replacement parts, though they will send you one if requested (they did for me). However, after mine disintegrated, I never replaced it. Breville told me that the felt washer really has no benefit to the operation of the grinder and I can continue to use it without it. I have done so for well over a year without any negative consequences. Thank you for watching and commenting, I appreciate your support! More great stuff coming so please make sure you've subscribed to the channel. Have a great day! Cheers, Rick 😎 👍 ☕️

@@GroundsForDivorceCoffee Thanks again. I won’t bother with the felt gasket again after the next cleaning. You guys are terrific.

@@idw357 thank you, we really appreciate your supportive comment, it means a lot to us! Yeah, use the felt ring until it falls apart (it is ridiculously delicate!), then toss it in the bin! Have a great day and feel free to keep in touch! 😊👍☕️

Hi Diana...thank you for watching and commenting. The felt ring goes in before you put the fan back in place. However, it is not an essential component and is primarily I. Place for shipping/transportation purposes. Ice spoken to Breville about it and that's what I was told. In fact the Rep said don't bother replying it if it is damaged. We've used our grinder (heavily) for 2-3 years without it and have had no problems. Also, the new Breville Smart Pro grinder we purchased last year (identical components) did not come with the felt ring. I hope this helps answer your question. If you've not already subscribed to our channel, please do so, it really helps us out! Cheers, Rick 😎 👍 ☕️

Hi Mikkel, thank you for watching and your kind comment, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. When you say the part is stuck, I'm assuming you're referring to the bottom burr grinder. Are you able to lift up the bottom burr grinder and the fan as one piece from the body of the machine? If so, I would be inclined to soak the bottom burr and the fan in quite hot water (not boiling hot, you don't want to melt or deform the plastic body of the fan). The hot water should cause the metal to release. If unable to lift it out, you might try very carefully tapping on the bottom burr. I'd highly recommend putting something (piece of plastic or wood or a cloth) on top of the surface of the burr before tapping on it so you protect the teeth of the burr from damage. *I've never experienced the unit being stuck like this, so I am using my best guess how to separate it. Let me know if any of these ideas work...Best of luck on it! Cheers, Rick 😊 👍☕️

@@GroundsForDivorceCoffee Hi Rick, Thanks for the help! Unfortunately I am completely unable to lift up the bottom burr and therefore also the fan. I can move it +-10 degrees to each side, and lift it 2mm up, but thats it. It seems hard stuck to the bolt in the middle. I've tried tapping it with a wrench, but nothing happens. Haven't tried water, as i'm afraid of the implications of it. I was trying to clean it, because it kept jamming on some of the lighter roasted beans i bought.. Have you had anything similar happen?

@@mikkeld5995 Hi Mikkel, that is a tough situation! I know this is a stupid question but I will ask it just in case - did you remove the nut on top of the bottom burr? Also, when I said to use water, I meant only after the bottom burr and fan came out and if still stuck together. Do not use any water in the actual grinder machine mechanism! Is the unit still under any warranty program (either 1yr Manufacturer's Warranty or did you buy an extended warranty)? If no longer under any warranty, I would look to get a pair of pliers and then put some sort of covers over the teeth on the pliers to protect the teeth on the burr from getting bent or crushed. If they get damaged, it will not align properly with the top burr and will cause further damage. Once I had something to make sure the burr does not get damaged, I would use the pliers and try working the burr loose. You will need to be very careful not to damage the bur and/or the metal drive shaft. It is extremely unusual to hear of it being so badly stuck to need this level of force. However, it sounds like the mechanism is having some sort of mechanical issue doing the grinding. If you are still unable to remove the burr, I would suggest taking it to a repair depot and asking for a repair price quote. Please let me know how it works out for you and I wish you success! Cheers, Rick

Hi Eli, thank you for watching & commenting, it is appreciated! My machine has the basic upper burr (not adjustable) and has only 1 washer below the grind fan. I hope this helps, as I don't know how many washers the adjustable upper burr has. I hope you'll subscribe to the channel, we need your support! Cheers, Rick :)

Hi James, thank you for watching and commenting. Per a conversation I had with Breville, the felt ring is not essential. I've operated our machine multiple times per day for 2yrs without it and the grinder has had no ill effects. You don't need to wash the parts, but as long as rinsed well and dried, there will be no issues. I posted a much quicker updated cleaning method a few weeks ago. I hope you'll subscribe to our channel, we need your support. Thank you, Rick 😎👍☕️

@@GroundsForDivorceCoffee - Good to know about the felt washer not being necessary. Thanks.

@James Ebert yeah, the felt washer was really more to protect the unit during shipping. Thank you for subscribing, we really appreciate it. Have a great weekend! Cheers, Rick 😎👍☕️

Hi Greg, thank you for your comment and great question. I suggest doing the cleaning every 2-3 weeks or each time you change to a different bean. The oils from the beans will go rancid (due to oxidizing) and will taint the fresh flavours from the new coffee. I also recommend keeping your beans in the bag they came in until you make your coffee. Storing the beans in the hopper will speed up the bean oxidizing and going stale. Most Coffee Roasters use bags with a one way valve which allows off gassing of the beans and when packaging the beans, they add Nitrogen to displace Oxygen. It is the Oxygen that makes beans become stale. Dumping a bag of beans into the hopper is only slightly better than sitting open on the counter. I clean our grinder regularly and you can skip "washing" the parts every couple cleanings and simply brush out all the grounds. I hope this helps and please let us know if you notice the difference in your coffee! If you haven't subscribed already, we'd appreciate you doing so - we need your support to grow this channel. Thanks again and have a great week! Cheers, Rick & Paula 😊👍☕️

@@GroundsForDivorceCoffee thanks so much 👍🏽 really appreciate all the extra info as well. Cheers

@@gmarzhew my pleasure Greg! I hope you notice improved flavour & machine performance after doing this cleaning. Cheers, Rick 🙂👍☕️

I use a pair of chopsticks to get the fan out. Put one on either side, pinch together and it will lift off.

Hi Marvin, here is a great link that answers your question: www.javapresse.com/blogs/grinding-coffee/4-signs-time-replace-coffee-grinder-burrs I hope this helps you out! Please subscribe to our channel, we really need the support. Cheers, Rick & Paula :)

Hi Dean Family, unfortunately I am not familiar with older models. I would suggest calling Breville for a starting place if you cannot find anything on KZfaq by searching your make/model. Sorry I don't have better info for you. Please let me know what you find out! Cheers, Rick & Paula :)

Hi Zach, thank you for watching and commenting. No worries about the felt washer. It was really intended to be in for shipping but not necessary for proper operation of the grinder. I checked with Breville about it even ours started to disintegrate. The guy said to just toss out the felt washer. We've been using ours since the Spring of 2021 with zero problems. Keep your grinder clean to enjoy the best flavor possible from your coffee and you're golden! I hope you've subscribed to our channel, we need your support! Cheers, Rick 😎👍☕️

Hi Aquilanisss, thank you for your compliment- I really appreciate it! Please tell me the make and model of your machine. I will do some research to see if I can find out the likely problem. Cheers, Rick 😎 👍 ☕️

@@GroundsForDivorceCoffee thats so very kind of you rick! mine is the BES870XL a bit old i believe 2017 model🙏

@@Aquilanis my pleasure! The lights for the Single/Double Shot will flash if the hopper is not locked in place. Additionally, the hopper needs to be locked in place or it won't operate for safety reasons. Thak your hopper off, dial your grind setting to max coarse grind and then remove the top burr, bottom burr and fan. Clean everything well and put back in place. This should correct the issue. Let me know if it doesn't and I can offer some other tips. Good luck! Cheers, Rick 😊👍☕️