Micro time adjustments on Mahlkonig K30 Vario

#1: Post by **thecatch83** » May 10th, 2016, 12:10 pm

Just set up my Mahlkonig K30, and when I go to adjust the dosing, the lowest setting I can turn on the dial is 1.0......for both single and double. What is the trick to being able to adjust below 1.0 for my single dose setting so I can use it for topping off?

#2: Post by **Bob_McBob** » May 10th, 2016, 12:14 pm

Unfortunately all K30s produced for the last few years have firmware that doesn't allow time settings under 1.0 seconds. Your best option is probably to just tap the switch briefly for a top-up.

May 10th, 2016, 12:22 pm

Cool, thanks Bob. I wonder why they got away from that? 1.0 second dosing gives me over 4 grams of coffee.....other than that, it's exceptional. I'm calling Brian at Mahlkonig to confirm and to get the scoop why they changed the firmware.

#4: Post by **homeburrero** » May 10th, 2016, 12:29 pm

Bob_McBob wrote:Unfortunately all K30s produced for the last few years have firmware that doesn't allow time settings under 1.0 seconds. Your best option is probably to just tap the switch briefly for a top-up.

+1
For a top-up, or for purging a previous grind from the burrs I just give it a bump. Then press the dose button to reset it back to a full dose. At first I thought I wanted a 0.2 second setting for that, but turns out I don't need it. I dial in my single dose setting for my 18g VST, and the double dose setting for my 22g triple.

May 10th, 2016, 12:32 pm

May 10th, 2016, 2:02 pm

Good idea....I guess the genius behind the adjustability is that you are always in barista mode because as soon as you release the grind button, distribution stops. Than you can always just reset and go.