Accessing the Burrs – Quamar Q50

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  • Remove the bean hopper. If it is full with beans, push in the stopper. There will be beans that have already passed into the grinding chamber. It’s best to grind out those beans.
  • Unscrew the set screw that holds the hopper in place. A Phillips head screwdriver is needed.
Close-up of the Quamar Q50 coffee grinder with a transparent bean hopper. A red arrow points to the adjustment knob on the collar, used to set burrs for precise grind size. The grinder features a shiny metallic finish and a digital display.
Close-up of a metal screw partially inserted into the shiny chrome surface of a Quamar Q50 coffee grinder, with a red arrow pointing to the screw. The background is white and part of a rotating dial with COARSE and FINE burrs settings is visible.
  • For safety purposes, power off the grinder and unplug from the electrical outlet.
Close-up of a black power switch on a white Quamar Q50 coffee grinder. Below the switch is a label featuring the Italian flag colors and text reading MADE IN ITALY.
A close-up of a black, two-prong electrical power plug with a rounded shape—similar to those found on a Quamar Q50 coffee grinder—against a plain white background.
  • To remove the top burr carrier, hold the setting lock button down and continuously turn the adjustment dial in the coarse direction (clockwise). It will take multiple turns.
Close-up of a Quamar Q50 coffee grinder’s adjustment ring, with green arrows for fine and coarse settings. A red arrow points to the lever set at 7, illustrating burrs adjustment for precise grinding.
  • Once the top burr carrier is off, you will have access to the burrs and the grinding chamber. You can clean the burrs with a wire brush. You can also sweep / scoop / vacuum out any excess coffee you may find.
  • If you need to replace the burrs, you will need an Allen key screw to remove the 3 screws that are holding each burr.
Close-up view of Quamar Q50 burrs, with three red arrows pointing to screws securing the burr inside the metal grinder housing.
Close-up of a Quamar Q50 coffee grinder burr, with three red arrows highlighting screws that secure the burr to the grinder. The outer edge features fine, gear-like teeth characteristic of high-quality burrs.
  • You also have access to the coffee chute if it gets clogged. You can use a brush or any thin tool to push any coffee grinds through.
A close-up of Quamar Q50 grinder burrs inside a coffee grinder, with a red arrow pointing to a chipped section on the burr’s edge, highlighting potential issues when accessing the inner components.

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