Question 1

What is the difference between the De’Longhi coffee grinders?

Accepted Answer

There are two basic types of coffee grinder available: A blade grinder and a burr grinder.  Burr grinders use grinding wheels to crush coffee beans, which are adjustable for grinding from course grinds to very fine grinds. The fully adjustable grind control will depend on the machine you areusing to make coffee, or the type of coffee you enjoy - course grindsare needed for filter coffee makers and very fine grinds are needed forespresso. The coffee only passes through the grind cones once so it preservesthe flavour of the coffee. Burr grinders are generally seen as a moreprofessional approach than blade grinders although they are more expensive. If you enjoy espresso coffee, paying a little extra for one of theseis well worth it. Burr grinders are not suitable for spices. Blade grinders use blades to chop and grind the coffee beans. The longer you hold the button down, the finer the grind will be. They are less expensive than burr grinders although they can benoisier. This type of grinder can also be used as a spice grinder, although itcan affect the taste if it is subsequently used for coffee without proper cleaning.

Question 2

How do I grind coffee for an espresso using my burr grinder?

Accepted Answer

Using a burr grinder you can grind at different levels of courseness.Espresso requires a finer ground coffee whereas a drip coffee maker requires a more course ground coffee.

Question 3

Where can I find the serial number on my De’Longhi product?

Accepted Answer

For swift assistance, streamlining the process is possible if you've already located your machine's serial number. The serial number may be positioned differently depending on the product you own. For this reason, we have created a special guide with pictures and information on how to find the serial number of your machine. Click here to help you find the serial number

Question 4

Can I use frozen beans in my grinder?

Accepted Answer

You should not use frozen beans in a grinder. When you freeze beans, thereis air in the package. This air will become condensation once the beans are thawed causing them to be wet. If you put wet beans into a grinder, you risk the chance of causing internal rust and ruing the unit as well as the taste of your coffee. Wet beans will also cause the ground coffee to clump together causing clogs in your machine which results in the beans not feeding into the unit properly. Your unit will likely require frequent maintenance from this.

Question 5

What is the best way to store my coffee beans?

Accepted Answer

You should always store your beans in either the bag they come in as long as it has the safety valve and be sure to squeeze out all the air, OR, you can store them in an airtight container and store them in a cool dry place.

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