Great video. Thanks for the step by step instructions
@GroundsForDivorceCoffee5 күн бұрын
@StevenWillis-g4v hi Steven, thank you for watching and commenting, I'm glad you found the video helpful. In our video shorts section is a 1 minute updated version that simplifies the process. If you've not already subscribed to our channel, please do so, it really helps us out! Cheers, Rick 😎 👍 ☕️
@keithbrennan20596 күн бұрын
Hey! I have the breville barista pro and it keeps saying lock hopper while it’s already locked in any advice? Thanks in advance
@GroundsForDivorceCoffee6 күн бұрын
Hi Keith, have you cleaned the grinder thoroughly? There may be small pieces of beans that is affecting the switch that recognizes the hopper is in place. Try using either a small brush to clean it out or if possible, use a vacuum to extract any difficult to reach pieces. Give the hopper a good brushing as well, not just inside the grinder. Let me know if this corrects the issue. Cheers, Rick 🙂👍☕
@RusVito8 күн бұрын
Watch it in 1.25x speed thank me later
@stephaniesaw93369 күн бұрын
My coffee machine has been making noise , and it sounds like the coffee is getting stuck in the grinder. I tried to remove the top grinder component, but it seems stuck and won't come out easily. It doesn't seem as simple as yours, where you can just turn it and take the whole thing out. Could you provide some guidance?
@GroundsForDivorceCoffee8 күн бұрын
Hi Stephanie, no worries - it is an easy fix. Sometimes small pieces of coffee bean remain stuck between the top & bottom burrs. This causes pressure that makes removal of the top burr difficult. All you need to do is dial back the grind setting to the most coarse setting. This widens the space between the burrs and releases the pressure. You will then be able to easily remove the top burr. If you have any issues with it, feel free to let me know. Thank you for watching and commenting. I would really appreciate you subscribing to our channel, it really helps us out! Cheers, Rick 😀👍☕
@lauriemoomjian49999 күн бұрын
Wonderful learning experience! I regularly have cleaned out the top grinder for at least 7 years, but this video convinced me I could complete the entire process. The felt washer was almost impossible to see with all the coffee on it. And, thank you for the very clear re-assembling instructions! The tip about using the hairdryer was genius!
@GroundsForDivorceCoffee9 күн бұрын
@lauriemoomjian4999 hey Laurie, thank you for watching and commenting! I'm glad you found the video helpful. 😊 You can discard the felt washer, it is not essential to the grinders operation. If you've not already subscribed to our channel, please do so, it really helps us out! Cheers, Rick 😎 👍 ☕️
@StephanieFazioLealouCooks13 күн бұрын
This was soooo helpful thank you! I found that my felt washer was ripped so now I have to wait for a replacement :(.
@GroundsForDivorceCoffee13 күн бұрын
@StephanieFazioLealouCooks Hi Stephanie, I'm glad you found the video helpful. Don't worry about replacing the felt washer. It is not an essential component for operating the grinder. I've used our grinder for over 3 years without the felt ring with no complications. I was told by Breville Parts dept that it is primarily in place for shipping protection and is not required to operate the grinder. In fact, we also have a Breville Smart Pro grinder (pretty much identical components), and it did not even have the felt ring from the factory. I hope this helps you out! If you've not already subscribed to our channel, please do so, it really helps us out! Cheers, Rick 😎 👍 ☕️
@StephanieFazioLealouCooks8 күн бұрын
@@GroundsForDivorceCoffee oh good to know - thanks so much!!
@NOYFB17 күн бұрын
Thanks for this video. It is really clear and comprehensive. Also, even if you don’t pull the mechanism apart, it’s a good idea to at least check the hex nut is secure from time to time. I took mine apart for the first time since I bought it 5 years ago and found that the hex nut was nearly falling off. A stitch in time!!!
@GroundsForDivorceCoffee17 күн бұрын
Thank you for your kind words, I really appreciate your review! Sounds like you caught things in time on yours. I highly recommend a thorough cleaning at the minimum of monthly (depending upon use). Check out our video shorts section for a video that says "Update" on it. You will find it to be a more concise clip with some valuable hacks! If you're not already subscribed to our channel, please do so, it really helps me out! Cheers, Rick 😃👍☕
@skalsundram763918 күн бұрын
Very clear video and detailed voice instructions Thank you!!
@GroundsForDivorceCoffee18 күн бұрын
@skalsundram7639 thank you for your kind words, I'm glad you found it helpful! If you've not already subscribed to our channel, please do so, it really helps us out! Cheers, Rick 😎 👍 ☕️
@MichaelWidener-ob5pmАй бұрын
Sorry I haven’t had my coffee vacuum
@GroundsForDivorceCoffeeАй бұрын
@MichaelWidener-ob5pm hi Michael...thank you for watching and commenting. If you go to our video shorts, you'll find a video called "Update". I show a great little handheld vacuum you can buy off Amazon for about $40 that works awesome! Cheers, Rick 😎 👍 ☕️
@MichaelWidener-ob5pmАй бұрын
Vaccine? What kind do you use?
@klausrudyk2441Ай бұрын
School Spirit ist meiner Meinung nach der gleiche Effekt wie der Pathos den die Amerikaner mit ihrer Fahne treiben. Das ist Geschmackssache. Alle die nicht sind, wie man selbst,wird nicht akzeptiert. Deshalb vertragen sich auch Demokraten und Republikaner nicht. Toleranz zeigt das nicht.
@TheEnlightenedRebelАй бұрын
Great video and easy to follow, just cleaned mine out. Thanks!
@GroundsForDivorceCoffeeАй бұрын
@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 😎👍☕️
@olivialunsford24852 ай бұрын
THE FELT WASHER!!!!! This video saved me. I pulled it out of the vacuum. Had NO idea. Thank you!
@GroundsForDivorceCoffee2 ай бұрын
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 😎 👍 ☕️
@mattpreece51122 ай бұрын
Our unit never came with a washer beneath the fan disk, I am now discovering this is the reason our machine would never grind fine enough.
@GroundsForDivorceCoffee2 ай бұрын
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 😎 👍 ☕️
@mattpreece51122 ай бұрын
@GroundsForDivorceCoffee I never mentioned anything about the felt ring. I was referring about the metal washer.
@dianamurdock56632 ай бұрын
Just followed the video. It is great, except that the washer (or washers--you said it could be one or two) below the felt washer came out last, but I could not see that you put it back. For reassembling you put the felt washer back first.
@GroundsForDivorceCoffee2 ай бұрын
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 😎 👍 ☕️
@mcsiva82 ай бұрын
Excellent video, don't have the machine 😂😂😂, but the only one I've seen that shows cleaning the grinder parts. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@GroundsForDivorceCoffee2 ай бұрын
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 ☺👍☕
@happycola26892 ай бұрын
DO NOT WASH A FABRIC RING!
@GroundsForDivorceCoffee2 ай бұрын
Correct, as it will disintegrate. However, as mentioned in comments before, you don't require the felt ring. It is for shipping purposes and not a required part. We've used ours for well over w years without it. If you're not already subscribed to our channel, please do so, it really helps us out! Cheers, Rick 😎 👍 ☕️
@fionavolpe-rc1rz2 ай бұрын
OMG i got it wet! As soon as I discovered it was felt i pulled it out from under the water. I dried it with a hairdryer😮
@melissaleech42953 ай бұрын
Sooo helpful 👨🔧 my grinder basket was stuck and i read your comment about turning the grind size to coarse and it came right out! Ty 😊
@GroundsForDivorceCoffee3 ай бұрын
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 😎 👍 ☕️
@amonster8mymother3 ай бұрын
I'd like a nice coffee press. Stainless steel??❤
@GroundsForDivorceCoffee3 ай бұрын
Are you referring to a French Press? You can get decent ones made of glass with metal frame around it for a very reasonable price.
@amonster8mymother3 ай бұрын
Im drinking k8cking horse coffee right now i bought it at farm boy and i lve it. ❤ i just need a real coffee press from somewhere...?
@GroundsForDivorceCoffee3 ай бұрын
Kicking Horse makes some good coffee. We feel that our coffee we make is up to the challenge. If you go to our online store and send us a message with your contact info, I will send you a sample to try! Let me know what roast type you prefer (light, medium, dark). 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 😎 👍 ☕️
@amonster8mymother3 ай бұрын
@@GroundsForDivorceCoffee hi. Is it flavoured coffee??
@amonster8mymother3 ай бұрын
@@GroundsForDivorceCoffee what does tour free sample look like? Is it a little package say for 1 cup or a whole bag?
@1lyle_3 ай бұрын
Fantastic video, I made the mistake of pouring water into the grinder instead of the usual water thing. This video saved me quite a bit of cash, could clean on the gunk out and works perfectly now. Thank you! Side note, I vacuumed up the felt washer, but found it in the vacuum bag luckily.
@GroundsForDivorceCoffee3 ай бұрын
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 😎 👍 ☕️
@9wayner3 ай бұрын
Does this actually make a difference in the taste of your coffee? I am worried about doing the full disassembly because I might screw something up, especially the felt washer. I understand that all of the coffee grinds in the nooks and crannies will be cleaned out, but won't they just be replaced by new grinds after you use the grinder a few times. Won't any grinds in there just become inert and neutral regarding flavour transfer?
@GroundsForDivorceCoffee3 ай бұрын
Hi Wayne, Yes, cleaning it regularly makes a big difference in flavour of your coffee. The grinds are organic and the oils in them will go rancid over time. It will taint the flavour of your coffee. Cleaning it out will also extend the life of your grinder. Dont worry about the felt ring, Breville had told me it is really only for shipping purposes and does not require replacing. We have operated ours for over 2 years without it and have not had any issues. I hope this helps you out and if you've not already subscribed to our channel, please do so, it'll really help us out! Cheers, Rick 😎 👍 ☕️
@robdalton59614 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video.. Just cleaned my unit. Much needed and everything went smooth because I watched your video first 😁
@GroundsForDivorceCoffee4 ай бұрын
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 😎 👍 ☕️
@intl_shipping4 ай бұрын
Great video on the cleaning procedure! I followed all the steps and reassembled the Breville to get rid of the sound of the clutch engaging (it was having issue grinding some beans). Now, I cant get any pressure from my espresso. What might have gone wrong?
@GroundsForDivorceCoffee4 ай бұрын
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 😎 👍 ☕️
@teaganporter9594 ай бұрын
Thank you, thank you, thank you, my 3 year old decided to pour water into the grinder 😭, it has now been properly cleaned and dried.
@GroundsForDivorceCoffee4 ай бұрын
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 😎 👍 ☕️
@gsimonized4 ай бұрын
I cannot lift out the fan blade. It is not moving
@GroundsForDivorceCoffee4 ай бұрын
Hi there, try using the vacuum method. If that does not work, get a pair of chopsticks and use on opposing sides to pinch the fan and lift. It will come off, just take your time. Let me know how it works out. Cheers, Rick
@PATMCKOKK-YT4 ай бұрын
Great video just watch and instead of using vacuum I used the skewers to get the felt wash up two of them! Thanks for your video as my grinder was blocked now working again
@PianoTuningArtist4 ай бұрын
Great presentation! Thanks for sharing👏🏻👏🏻👍🏿 4:41 … My 2021-22 Oracle has a 10mm nut, lock & flat washers, but NO additional washers, except felt, below the “fan.”🤔 Great tip using vac to lift the “fan!” FYI: no need to actually wash anything if you use the Breville “Scoop Brush” to clean the fan blades & burr grinder… then use paper towel or microfiber cloth to wipe down parts. Breville “Customer Service” is quite excellent via phone. They sent me videos for this cleaning process. FYI: you cannot over torque the nut, as the shaft will turn. Breville recommends turning grind setting to highest (coarsest) setting to remove the upper Burr Grinder… clean/vacuum it before “popping” it out to avoid a mess of beans/grinds… mine was frozen… twist L-R-L at the base of the folding wire handle. Patience may be required… it will eventually break free.
@sajjanrajvaidya4 ай бұрын
You know the felt washer you specifically warned not to break? Yeah, I broke it. What now? 😢
@GroundsForDivorceCoffee4 ай бұрын
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 😎👍☕️
@sajjanrajvaidya4 ай бұрын
@@GroundsForDivorceCoffee Top man! Thank you! 🙏
@johnkenny24035 ай бұрын
Thanks for making this video. It is very helpful. I do have one question about the grinding fan washers that weren't able to be shown during removal. Do you know the size of those washers? We just ordered a whole new grinding fan kit from Breville and that washer below the fan was not included. I think I may have vacuumed that washer out a while ago and now the grinder is not grinding fine enough. Thanks very much for you help.
@johnkenny24035 ай бұрын
@@GroundsForDivorceCoffeeThanks so much the assist. I appreciate it.
@natedoeswork5 ай бұрын
Thank you this worked!!
@PinataOblongata5 ай бұрын
Little late the party, but I would definitely recommend a telescoping magnetic pick-up tool from your local auto shop or hardware store for taking out those washers more easily and not dropping them into the thing. A narrow brush or old toothbrush would also be better for unseating all those fines, and possibly be better than the floss for the "fan gaps". You probably could have soaked and dried out that felt ring, too, and I wouldn't be surprised if you could buy a pack of new ones online for cheap. Thanks for showing the process, always makes one more confident after seeing it done.
@GroundsForDivorceCoffee5 ай бұрын
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 😎👍☕️
@PinataOblongata5 ай бұрын
@@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 👍
@tylerhall68565 ай бұрын
@@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?
@ronaldreynolds28805 ай бұрын
So Informative and help full. Thankyou
@spik36745 ай бұрын
great to see again Mate great tip, keep them coming
@KateLate____5 ай бұрын
This is fantastic. We've owned the machine for 5 years and I've never even taken the but out. This gave me the confidence to get it out (I've watched 5 other videos but it was just stuck). Little did I know there were so many more cleaning possibilities below!
@GroundsForDivorceCoffee5 ай бұрын
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 😃👍☕️
@KateLate____5 ай бұрын
I can't turn the metal handle to align. Mine is stuck. Help!
@GroundsForDivorceCoffee5 ай бұрын
Hi Kate, don't panic! Turn your grind setting dial all the way to the coarsest grind setting. It will release the pressure on the burrs, as there is likely a piece of a bean in between. I hope this helps! Cheers, Rick 😎 👍☕️
@kimsonlam37505 ай бұрын
A clear video clip and a concise step by step cleaning guidance. well done.
@GroundsForDivorceCoffee5 ай бұрын
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 😊👍☕️
@JJchoi-ml2ke5 ай бұрын
Your 13:45mins grinder cleaning video helps so many people in the world who use this machine👍👍Thank u❤
@GroundsForDivorceCoffee5 ай бұрын
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 😃👍☕️
@ParadigmImagesVideoPhotography5 ай бұрын
thanks for that
@GroundsForDivorceCoffee5 ай бұрын
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 😎👍☕️
@Iby005 ай бұрын
Just put about 750g of cumin seeds, through the machine. didnt realise i probably need to clean it out everytime i need to use it as a spice grinder. Still looks easy enough. thanks
@charlesangell_bulmtl4 ай бұрын
@@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...
@footprintleadership5 ай бұрын
Super useful, thanks!
@GroundsForDivorceCoffee5 ай бұрын
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 😎👍☕️
@wikiyinghuang59336 ай бұрын
❤thank you so much
@ershadzafar25376 ай бұрын
This coffee is kicking goat .. so slow and in effective .. Fake coffee i am so disappointed with it it took me 1 hours 3 cups coffees to feel i drank coffee
@managementprimeinterventio18496 ай бұрын
Can you now do one on cleaning the steam wand. Mine is blocked and Ive descaled a couple times with no change. Thanks so much
@GroundsForDivorceCoffee6 ай бұрын
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 🙂👍☕
@MichaelHow6 ай бұрын
Great video thanks, though there was some irony in meticulously cleaning the fan with floss only to have the hopper still covered in lose ground at the end. 😂😂
@managementprimeinterventio18496 ай бұрын
Thankyou so much for doing this videos. I followed what you said step by step and managed to clean my machine and get it working again after it stopped grinding. Thankyou Thankyou thankyou
@imurbigsis7 ай бұрын
Heya, my sage isnt grinding any beans and is making a really high pitched noise ! Not sure what's happened? Any ideas?
@GroundsForDivorceCoffee7 ай бұрын
Is the grinder turning? High pitched sound makes me think there is no resistance (like when the grinder is put of beans). I would do the cleaning steps I show but if nothing is grinding, I am inclined to say there is some form of connection from the motor that drives the grinder to the burr shaft. I would investigate that first.
@imurbigsis7 ай бұрын
@GroundsForDivorceCoffee each time I clean it, a few grinds get through and then it stops and makes the high pitch whirring noise, and the burrs stop rotating. This happened when I accidentally changed the grinder setting on the side by 1 mid grind. Not sure what that's done, but something is causing it to not grind. I've cleaned it x2 now so not sure :^( !
@JeremyHorstDoctaDontist7 ай бұрын
I just did this exactly (before watching) and now my finest grind is too coarse - any suggestions?
@GroundsForDivorceCoffee7 ай бұрын
Hi Jeremy, make sure that you put all the components back in their proper place in order. For example, if you removed metal washers under the fan. Cleaning the grinder will not have damaged the machine, but it may slightly alter grinds if the machine has not been cleaned. Grinds get under things and can ever so slightly alter grind settings. Does your particular machine have the adjustable top burr? If it does, remove the metal handle clip and pay close attention to the number that the burr is set at so you can go back if needed. Adjust to a lower number for finer, but do it incrementally. Let me know if this helped. Cheers, Rick
@Vincenzo827997 ай бұрын
My burr grinder won’t come out. Completely stuck. Anybody have a solution or insight?
@GroundsForDivorceCoffee7 ай бұрын
Try dialing the grind setting to coarse then undo the top burr. Let me know if that helps. Cheers, Rick