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Baratza Vario Burr Grinder with Metal PortaHolder

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Overview

This commercial-grade Baratza Vario Burr Grinder with metal portaholder and LED display features an advanced panel display, 54mm ceramic flat burrs, a throughput of 1.6-2.2 grams per second and an innovative macro/micro grind adjustment with 230 settings. The Vario and the Vario-W are virtually identical in design and capabilities: small footprint, macro/micro adjustment, 54mm ceramic burrs and a broad range of grinds.

  • Skill Level

    Beginner: Stepped grind adjustments and simple controls help anyone get grinding.

    Intermediate: Grinders offering accurate grind controls and programmable dosing for daily coffee drinkers.

    Expert: Stepless grind adjustments and pro-barista features make these the top of the line in coffee grinding.

    Intermediate
  • Programming

    Manual: Manually grind your just-right dose.

    Timed: Set a grind time for automatic dosing.

    Programmable: Program multiple grind times for extra drink options.

    By Weight: A built-in scale weighs coffee as it grinds for a perfect dose.

    Timed
  • Grinder Type

    Espresso: Designed for precision grinds at fine settings just for espresso.

    Coffee: Consistent at coarser grind settings for slow brew coffee methods (no unpressurized espresso baskets).

    Espresso and Coffee: Capable of consistent grinding in both espresso and slow brew ranges.

    Coffee + Espresso
  • Grind Settings

    Stepped: Notched, labeled settings for easy adjustability and repeatability.

    Stepless: Precision stepless adjustment allows for micro-changes to grind size.

    Stepped
Features
  • 54mm Ceramic Flat Burrs: These burrs stay sharper longer. Ceramic has a longer life than steel burrs and helps to keep the coffee cool by limiting the amount of heat transferred from the burrs to the grinds.
  • Grind on Demand with Electronic Dosing: Grinds only the coffee required for each shot. Eliminates the risk of stale ground coffee common in mechanical dosing units.
  • Innovative Dual Cam Grind Adjustment: The right-hand lever lets you choose what type of grind. The lever on the left lets you fine tune the grind within the range selected. More than 230 grind settings available.
  • Programming: Features three user-programmable grind weight buttons.
  • Super Quiet: Powerful motor turns slowly resulting in cool, quiet operation and permits extended grinding time. The circuitry is equipped with an automatic reset thermal switch.
  • Metal PortaHolder: Universally adjustable brackets for any portafilter. Allows for hands-free operation.
    • Pros
      • Commercial-Grade: With 230 settings, you may expect the Vario to be more of a beginner's machine. Not so. This grinder has the same high-quality design features as professional grinders.
      • Precision Grind Adjustment: You'll get a precise grind with the Baratza Vario.
      • Digital Display: The clear, easy-to-read display tells you the weight value that you're grinding.
    • Cons
      • Too Much of a Good Thing: A score of grinding options can equal frustration when changing grinds for a new batch of beans.
  • How Does it Compare?
    The Vario Burr Grinder uses a timing system to grind while the Vario W Burr Grinder weighs the ground coffee while grinding, then stops automatically when it reaches your desired weight.
  • Tips and Tricks
    Remember to have the grinder running when you change the grind settings.
Specifications
  • Manufacturer
    Baratza
  • Skill Level
    Intermediate
  • Model Number
    886
  • Width
    5.25 inches
  • Depth
    7.00 inches
  • Height
    14.25 inches
  • Product Weight (lbs.)
    9.000000
  • Watts
    180W
  • Volts
    110V
  • Case Material
    Plastic
  • Bean Hopper Capacity
    8 ounces
  • Dosing Options
    Programmable Dosing Functionality
  • Adjustment Configuration
    Stepped - Macro and Micro Settings
  • Grinder Style
    Burr - Flat Ceramic
  • Burr Diameter
    54mm
  • Recommended For
    Coffee Press, Espresso, Fine Drip / Pour Over, Drip Coffee
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Warranty Information

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals, including Chromium, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

What it Covers: Grinders

Length: 1 Year

Who Supports the Warranty: Baratza

Warranty Contact Information: 877-701-2021

Notes: Baratza has excellent troubleshooting resources on their website. If you're experiencing an issue with your grinder, definitely look here first.

Can SCG Repair? No, Tune-up Only read more about our repair services

Care and Maintenance

Clean burrs on a weekly to bi-weekly basis either with a cleaning brush or a burr grinder-specific cleaning product such as Grindz.

Remove and hand wash the bean hopper and lid with warm water and soap as needed.


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Adjustment Configuration Stepped - Macro and Micro Settings Stepped - Macro and Micro Settings Stepless - Infinite Settings
Bean Hopper Capacity 8 oz 10 ounces 12 oz
Burr Diameter 54mm 40mm 50mm
Depth 5.0 inches 9.5 inches 5.6 inches
Grinder Style Burr - Flat Ceramic Burr - Conical Steel Burr - Flat Steel
Height 14.0 inches with hopper | 9.5 inches without hopper 15.75 inches 13.8 inches
Programmability
Recommended For Espresso, Fine Drip / Pour Over, Drip Coffee Espresso Espresso, Fine Drip / Pour Over
Minimum Time to Grind Double Shot 17.2 seconds | 1.6-2.2 g/sec
Width 5.5 inches 5.25 inches 5 inches
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