Maintenance
Maintenance of your sample roaster determines how well it performs. To keep up the quality of your roasted coffee, follow the basic cleaning schedule of your ROEST sample roaster.
Here you can find the recommended cleaning schedule for your ROEST machine. Before starting, make sure to follow the safety instructions!
How often you need to clean your machine depends on how often you roast, how many batches you’ve roasted, how dark you roast, and the size of your batches. Oil and fat especially will be difficult to remove with time.
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Before you start
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⚠️SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
make sure the roaster is turned off
the power cord has to be unplugged
follow the steps as instructed below
FREQUENT CLEANING - every 100 batches or weekly
Depending on your use, after about 100 batches or weekly, your sample roaster needs a quick clean-up. It includes three areas: filter under the bean cooler, chaff drawer, and fan gitter. Before starting, follow the safety instructions!
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Switch off and unplug your roaster before starting.
WHEN
After 100 roasting sessions.
TIME
5-10 minutes
TOOLS
Brush, fiber cloth
steps
FILTER UNDER THE BEAN COOLER
Remove the bean cooling tray and empty the filter. You can also vacuum the area under the bean cooler.
CHAFF DRAWER
Switch off the roaster and unplug it. Open the chaff drawer, remove the airtight foam, empty it (it should be emptied every 20-25 batches), and wipe it with a paper cloth or brush. Read more here.
FAN GITTER
Make sure the roaster is switched off and unplugged. Removing the fan gitter and using compressed air to blow dust away is best. You can also use a dusting cloth and wipe the dust off. If you don’t remove the fan gitter, be careful not to push too much dust into the machine, as it can cause issues with overheating.
recommended: Impellers
It’s wise to pay attention to your impellers as well. After a while, they will be covered with oil and fat from the coffee, and the more regular cleaning you do, the easier you will do a deep clean in the future. For routine cleaning, you don’t have to remove them, but wiping them off as much as possible with a cloth, a brush, or compressed air is wise.
recommended: ventilation exit from the top
The area behind the charge handle can get filled with beans; if not removed, they will melt and become very difficult to remove. First, remove the top plate and then remove the charge handle. Remove any beans that may be stuck there.
Watch the video below with detailed steps of the regular maintenance process.
Recommended steps to add into the frequent cleaning routine:
DEEP CLEANING - AFTER 1000-5000 BATCHES OR MONTHLY
After about 1000-5000 batches, your ventilation should be deep cleaned if you haven’t already. The best practice is to do this regularly, so oil and fat don’t get a chance to build up, making it harder to clean the impellers properly. The process includes two areas: ventilation exit in the back and from the top of the roaster. Follow the instructions to clean your ROEST sample roaster properly.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Let your ROEST cool down properly. Switch off and unplug the roaster before starting.
WHEN
After 1000-5000 roasting sessions or monthly.
TIME
1hr +
TOOLS
2-millimeter hexagonal key, brush, microfibre cloth, vacuum cleaner or pressurised air, degreasing chemical such as espresso machine detergent or PBW cleaner.
steps
VENTILATION EXIT IN THE BACK OF THE ROASTER
Before starting make sure your roaster is switched off and unplugged.
To clean the ventilation exit in the back of the roaster, remove the ventilation hose. Follow this guide on how to remove the impellers and soak them in hot water and fat remover or espresso detergent.
VENTILATION EXIT FROM THE TOP
Before starting make sure your roaster is switched off and unplugged.
Start with removing the top plate. Carefully place it on the side. Remove the charge handle. Clean the ventilation exit using a brush. If beans or dirt has melted into the metal, the part can be removed and soaked in hot water and fat removal/espresso detergent.
