Overview
The Pinion All-Purpose Coffee Grinder is a versatile commercial grinder, able to grind for espresso and filter coffee. No need to have 2 grinders, the Pinion does it all well! Equipped with a modular front holder you can grind into the included dosing cup or a portafilter, and easily switch between the two. Adjusting the size of the grind is as simple as turning a dial.
The Pinion has a powerful motor with 65 mm flat disc burrs and yet is very quiet when in use. Made in Switzerland by Pinecone Swiss and built with Swiss engineering, the Pinion is designed to have easy access for servicing, and crafted with durable materials.
The Pinion has a small footprint, but don’t let it’s size fool you — this grinder has an impressive output! The Pinion is the perfect combination of value and versatility! If you are pining for an all purpose grinder and are short on space, the Pinecone Pinion is for you!
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Features
Flat grinding burrs
Semi-automatic dosing w/ dosing cup
Simple rotary dial grinding adjustment from espresso to cold brew
Separate forks for grinding into a cup or portafilter
Removable grinds catch tray
Removable bean hopper with lock feature
Instruction manual available via QR code
Specifications
| Brand | Pinecone |
|---|---|
| Height (inches) | 9.75, approximate |
| Width (inches) | 6, approximate |
| Depth (inches) | 17.75, approximate |
| Wattage (watts) | 350 |
| Voltage (volts) | 110 – 120 |
| Hopper capacity (grams) | 250 |
| Burr size (mm), Type | 65, flat |
Notes
- Label error: The labels on the grinder and box show the voltage is 220V. Unfortunately, this was an error by the manufacturer.
- Bean hopper: The bean hopper shown in the picture above is the current style. We may have some grinder stock with a different style bean hopper that has an extra inside ring near the top. You may receive this style.
- If the grinder does not grind fine enough…
- a) Turn the adjustment setting to the coarsest setting. Place in old beans into the bean hopper, power on grinder, and slowly bring down to the finer setting. If this does not make an improvement, please proceed to b.
- b) Remove the dial knob by removing the center screw, turn the inner dial to finer while running, and until the burrs chirp. Back it it off a hair and put the knob back on. Make sure the pin is lined up on the knob.
Espresso Coffee Grinder Warnings:
- Roast Profiles: Espresso grinders sold by 1st-line Equipment, unless specifically indicated on the grinder page, are manufactured for coffee beans that have Italian or espresso roast profiles. Lighter roasted coffee beans may clog the grinder or not grind fine enough. Darker roasted coffee beans, such as French roasted or oily coffee beans, may clog the grinding chamber and/or the grinder chute where the ground coffee exits.
- Changing grind settings: It is very important to only change grind settings when the unit is powered on and the burrs are in motion. If you do not do this, the burrs will ‘gunk’ up and render the grinder to only produce very coarse grinds or no grinds at all. To remedy this, you will have to open up the grinder to get access to the grinding burrs. This issue will be considered operator error for lack of following directions, and not be classified as a defective grinder.
- Electrical cord: For most grinders, the cord is placed between the packaging (foam or cardboard) and the underside body of the grinder. During shipping, it is normal for a bend or insignificant blemish/slice to damage the cord.
- Finding coffee grinds in a new grinder: Most manufacturers test their grinders with coffee beans before they leave their facility. Unfortunately, they are not always able to get every trace of coffee out of the grinders after testing. As a result, you may find coffee beans or grinds inside your grinder, or there may be grinds in the packaging.
- Static issues: There are static issues with all grinders, even the highest-quality models. We firmly believe that the static comes from the coffee beans. If you are having static problems with your coffee grinder, try using a different blend of beans.
- Electrical: To avoid electrical damage (which is not considered a manufacturer's defect), please acquire and install a single-outlet surge suppressor rated at 1080 joules or higher. A surge without protection can damage a grinder at the power switch, the capacitor, the motor, or the wiring.
- Burr cleaning: For routine maintenance of the grinding burrs, we recommend using grinder cleaning agents. We do not recommend any removal of the burrs or the burr carrier for cleaning (unless necessary) as re-assembly can cause damage. If the grinder chamber is dis-assembled, the warranty is voided for any damages that result. It is important to always remove all coffee grinds from the threads of the burr carrier and the grinding chamber.
- Replacing burrs: NEVER use a flat head screwdriver and hammer to wedge UNDER the burrs for removal. This could badly damage your grinder.
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