Tech Tip: How to Clean the Nuova Simonelli MDX Coffee Grinder

Caring for your Nuova Simonelli MDX is an essential element of producing excellent espresso, and it's easier than you think! The MDX features a burr configuration that adjusts the bottom burr instead of the top during calibration, so cleaning it doesn't mean you'll need to completely dial in your grinder again. It also has a super simple method for removing the front doser chamber for cleaning, so you can also keep this area in tip-top condition. In addition to regularly running a product like Grindz through it, you should completely disassemble, clean and then reassemble the Nuova Simonelli MDX every so often to ensure optimal performance. The frequency of this is dictated a bit by how busy your cafe is -- many businesses do this weekly, while others do it monthly. You'll know which is the best schedule for your coffee shop once you start doing it regularly and can gauge how much coffee is building up in the burr chamber. Recommended tools include a vacuum of some sort and a firm-bristled brush, like the Grindminder; other than that, a little soap and water for the bean hopper and doser chamber keeps everything squeaky clean. For guidance on this procedure and tips on how to care for the grinder once you've taken it apart, watch Brandon's in depth video.

Tech Tip: How to Clean the Nuova Simonelli MDX Coffee Grinder