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  • #16
    Originally posted by wattgn View Post
    It really blocks when it blocks too right down into the chute and back into the machine and it all has to be removed fully.
    Seems pretty severe but I cannot say I have experienced that. I assume you are grinding for espresso and not something like Turkish coffee.

    Are the beans dark and/or oily? Have you try different coffee beans?

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    • #17
      Originally posted by lancruiser View Post

      Seems pretty severe but I cannot say I have experienced that. I assume you are grinding for espresso and not something like Turkish coffee.

      Are the beans dark and/or oily? Have you try different coffee beans?
      It was my fault it blocked this time as I put my hand at the exit of the chute, not the grinder's fault but I have had it block changing grind, only once I think. It is just once it is blocked, it stays that way until the entire path from the chute back into the grinder burrs is cleared. It also takes four tools and some time to unblock it. It is time consuming. I guess it happens infrequently but I've got a price for the Mignon Specialita and I will see if I can sell this one.

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      • #18
        For what its worth, I don't normally remove the burrs and LCD panel when cleaning. I use a blower or canned air on the entrance to the chute from the grind chamber. This will remove most, if not all, of the stray grinds from the chute. So only the allen key and philips screwdriver will suffice.

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        • #19
          Originally posted by lancruiser View Post
          For what its worth, I don't normally remove the burrs and LCD panel when cleaning. I use a blower or canned air on the entrance to the chute from the grind chamber. This will remove most, if not all, of the stray grinds from the chute. So only the allen key and philips screwdriver will suffice.
          I have found that you need to be careful with compressed air. There are openings into the body of the grinder from the grind chamber and using compressed air will blow coffee into the motor and internals. It is another thing that concerns me with this design, coffee can get into the electronics and the motor. The chassis even has an opening where the portafilter fits into it.

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          • wattgn
            wattgn commented
            Editing a comment
            I finally decided on a Mignon Specialita...my second one. I've ordered it and sold the Atom already. The Atom is a great grinder but it is just the wrong balance of attributes and issues for my liking.

            The Specialita is compact and simple with very little retention and predictable dosing, even single dosing works well on it. I think being smaller is an advantage for home use.

        • #20
          Can anyone confirm whether the v2 chute reduces the chances of blockage? Mine rarely blocks but when it does, it is a royal pain in the ****, so if the v2 is any improvement I’ll get one. Just wondering if someone has installed the v2 and have anything to report?

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          • #21
            crazyhakins , you might be interested in this post

            https://coffeesnobs.com.au/forum/equ...chute-v1-vs-v2

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