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    Hi, hope you guys can help me!

    Ive had my 6910 since last fathers day and got the free grinder with it. I generally drink doubles so regularly use the double basket. Over a period of time Ive had to slowly ramp down the grind number to try and get good pressure and a decent shot. I currently run it on about 4 and its still giving me crema-less shots! Ive removed the black thingy in the head in desparation and had no change. Then I thought Id give the single shot basket a go and got a really nice shot! Ive cleaned out the grinder but no improvement... Can anyone help please?

    Thanks,
    John

  • #2
    Re: EM6910 - single basket good, double bad

    What is the make and model of the free grinder?

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    • #3
      Re: EM6910 - single basket good, double bad

      It says Sunbeam EM0480 on the booklet

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      • #4
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        Are you using the pressurised or non-pressurised baskets?

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        • #5
          Re: EM6910 - single basket good, double bad

          i had the same issue, but realised it was just the grinder was crap - i have to run my grinder on say 4 to get my right shot in the double basket. (i NEVER use single anymore). With fresh beans, right grind and tamp, you WILL get good crema trust me.

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          • #6
            Re: EM6910 - single basket good, double bad

            Originally posted by Greg Pullman link=1200304807/0#3 date=1200307086
            Are you using the pressurised or non-pressurised baskets?
            not sure about what theyre called, but Im using the ones for when grinding my own coffee (I can see through the holes) - not the ones with the extra floor.

            cheers,
            John

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              Re: EM6910 - single basket good, double bad

              Originally posted by gaggiaboy link=1200304807/0#4 date=1200309325
              i had the same issue, but realised it was just the grinder was crap - i have to run my grinder on say 4 to get my right shot in the double basket. (i NEVER use single anymore). With fresh beans, right grind and tamp, you WILL get good crema trust me.
              Yes, even on 4 I dont get a good shot. I rang the Sunbeam supportline who mentioned that they had some customers having issues with the grinder (having to use a really low grind number) and the guy that developed the coffee machine has had a look and recommended using some washers between the burrs? Anyway they are sending me some washers (and some instructions I hope) so Ill see how it goes.

              cheers,
              John

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              • #8
                Re: EM6910 - single basket good, double bad

                Originally posted by deangelj link=1200304807/0#5 date=1200344460
                Originally posted by Greg Pullman link=1200304807/0#3 date=1200307086
                Are you using the pressurised or non-pressurised baskets?
                not sure about what theyre called, but Im using the ones for when grinding my own coffee (I can see through the holes) - not the ones with the extra floor.

                cheers,
                John
                Thats fine, youre using the right ones then. Be interested to see if the grinder mod helps.

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                • #9
                  Re: EM6910 - single basket good, double bad

                  Got the washers from Sunbeam today - wont be able to install till the weekend so will report back then.

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                  • #10
                    Re: EM6910 - single basket good, double bad

                    Ive installed a washer and this has now fixed the problem! ;D

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                    • #11
                      Re: EM6910 - single basket good, double bad

                      Excellent!

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                      • #12
                        Re: EM6910 - single basket good, double bad

                        Originally posted by deangelj link=1200304807/0#9 date=1200807453
                        Ive installed a washer and this has now fixed the problem!  ;D
                        So instead of 4, what setting are you on now that youve installed the washers? Cos Ive got mine on 4 and Im not sure if its a machine issue.

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