Originally posted by Fresh_Coffee
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With the K3 I have even seen photos in a review (see below) where these seems to be a ring of grinds left on the sidewalls. I can't see how this can be spotted or easily removed without pulling off the top burr carrier which the manual gives directions on how to do. The little plastic clump breaker can't be inspected properly without doing this either.
I agree if people don't follow instructions correctly or are not capable of following them, there could be issues. The person I bought it from doesn't appear to have opened it up to clean in the 1 1/2 years they owned it and probably weren't warned about shoving something too far up the chute to dislodge built up grinds. Once you are aware of this you can avoid the problem. If you roast your own and occassionaly use dark roasts with oilier beans as we do, I think a regular thorough clean is essential.
I won't foget the smell of rancid coffee in the used grinder I bought for quite some time. It really took your breath away and almost cost me my lunch!


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