I just received and started using the Baratza Vario grinder. Well, mine is a Ditting Vario since it is a European 220V version. I noticed when I put the macro cam (lever) about a third of the way down and started the grinder, the vibration would make it slide down by itself to the coarser settings. Does anyone have the same problem?

Is there a way to increase the detente force of the macro arm so it will hold itself stronger on each click?


PS added by moderator: Same question cross-posted to CoffeeGeek.

There is no "adjustment" possible for the detent tension (sorry). The Macro arm is a one-piece molded part. We modified out tooling for this part back in April 2009. All current builds of the Ditting/Mahlkoenig Varios would have this new arm in it. I don't know the serial number for MK/Ditting when they started using the new arm, but I can find out and post it (for Baratza Varios, all since #271 have the stiff detent). If the problem persists for you, the entire Macro arm would need to be replaced. This is not a user changeable part, as it would require (almost) complete disassembly of the grinder. I hope this answers your question.
Regards, Kyle (President of Baratza)

I reported the problem to Ditting/Mahlkoenig and they are sending me a replacement Vario that is supposed to be the updated version. I look forward to trying it. Nice service from Ditting!