How to Unclog Your Baratza Encore or Virtuoso

If your Encore, Virtuoso, Preciso, Maestro or Maestro Plus sounds normal but simply isn't grinding the coffee, it may be clogged. This video details how to clean the grinder beyond a normal cleaning that is covered in the owners' manual, how this problem generally happens, and how to avoid having to deal with it ever again. 0:00 Intro Title 0:16 Overview 0:51 Cutout Example of How a Clog Happens 2:33 Bending the Brush 3:24 Example of a Clogged Grinder 3:48 FIRST STEP: Disassembling the Grinder 4:33 Top-Down Example of a Clog 4:40 SECOND STEP: Loosening the Grinds 5:42 Paddlewheel Inspection 6:35 Where is the Discharge Chute Located? 7:27 THIRD STEP: Dislodging the Clog From Top 8:10 Dislodging the Clog From Bottom 8:52 Getting the Clog Loose 9:20 FOURTH STEP: Seeing the Handle in the Chute 9:51 Reassembling the Grinder 10:50 Testing the Grinder 11:04 How Does a Clog Happen?