Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Is your La Marzocco Pico grinder clogging up or failing to deliver that fluffy, uniform grind? Here is how to safely deep clean and recalibrate your burrs step-by-step.
Maintaining your grinder is the single best way to ensure consistent extraction and extend the life of your equipment. In this guide, we take you through a complete teardown of the La Marzocco Pico home grinder.
We show you how to safely disconnect power, remove the hopper, clear out trapped coffee beans with a vacuum, and pull the bottom burr assembly. We highlight the exact chute areas that tend to block up with coffee oils and fines—causing erratic grind delivery—and walk you through the precise zero-point realignment technique to ensure you don't lock your burrs together upon reassembly.
Key Highlights in this Video:
☕ Safety First: Unplugging the rear power lead and clearing the hopper without losing beans.
☕ Removing the Burr Set: How to unscrew the bottom burr assembly past the coarse stop.
☕ Unclogging the Chutes: Clearing the internal exit chutes that restrict grind flow.
☕ Zero-Point Calibration: Aligning the burr lugs and zero-marker to prevent burr damage upon startup.
☕ Dialling Back In: Why you should always start coarse and adjust fine after a deep clean.
Links & Resources
🛒 Shop the Barista Bench Brushes used in this video: https://artisti.com.au/products/rhinowares-brush-for-grinder-bench?variant=40492095602803
📺 Watch our full La Marzocco Pico Grinder Overview & Review: youtu.be/lpU9vkOe3t8?si=BnriNeoBfPWyiJkh
☕ Fresh Beans for Dialling In Your Pico: https://artisti.com.au/collections/coffee-beans/products/champion-coffee
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🌐 Artisti Wholesale Coffee & Cafe Supplies (Australia): order.app.link/0vpbRPiksOb
🌐 Australian Website: https://artisti.com.au
🌐 US/Canada Website: artisticoffee.com
🌐 New Zealand Website: artisti.co.nz
🌐 United Kingdom Website: artisticoffee.co.uk
📷 Follow Artisti on Instagram: instagram.com/artisticoffeeroasters
📷 Follow Luke Floyd on Instagram: instagram.com/lukecoffeeoz
📷 Follow Jimmy Evans on Instagram: instagram.com/jimmy.e.coffee
👍 Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/artisticoffee
👉 Find us on X (Twitter): https://x.com/ArtistiAU
👉Find us on Pinterest: au.pinterest.com/artisticoffeeroasters
🎥 Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@artisticoffeeroasters
#lamarzocco #homebarista #picogrinder #grinder #coffeegrinders
↓CHAPTERS↓
0:00 How to Maintain Your La Marzocco Pico Grinder
0:12 Safety Prep: Disconnecting Power and Removing Trays
0:40 Hopper Removal & Clearing Trapped Beans
1:58 Removing the Bottom Burr Assembly (Coarse Unscrewing)
2:51 Deep Cleaning Internal Exit Chutes & Burr Teeth
4:25 Vacuuming and Brushing Coffee Oils from the Chamber
5:46 Re-alignment Trick: Matching the Lugs to Zero
6:23 Finding the True Zero-Point & Setting Your Initial Grind
6:58 Final Tips: Why Starting Coarse Prevents Blockages
Is your La Marzocco Pico grinder clogging up or failing to deliver that fluffy, uniform grind? Here is how to safely deep clean and recalibrate your burrs step-by-step.
Maintaining your grinder is the single best way to ensure consistent extraction and extend the life of your equipment. In this guide, we take you through a complete teardown of the La Marzocco Pico home grinder.
We show you how to safely disconnect power, remove the hopper, clear out trapped coffee beans with a vacuum, and pull the bottom burr assembly. We highlight the exact chute areas that tend to block up with coffee oils and fines—causing erratic grind delivery—and walk you through the precise zero-point realignment technique to ensure you don't lock your burrs together upon reassembly.
Key Highlights in this Video:
☕ Safety First: Unplugging the rear power lead and clearing the hopper without losing beans.
☕ Removing the Burr Set: How to unscrew the bottom burr assembly past the coarse stop.
☕ Unclogging the Chutes: Clearing the internal exit chutes that restrict grind flow.
☕ Zero-Point Calibration: Aligning the burr lugs and zero-marker to prevent burr damage upon startup.
☕ Dialling Back In: Why you should always start coarse and adjust fine after a deep clean.
Links & Resources
🛒 Shop the Barista Bench Brushes used in this video: https://artisti.com.au/products/rhinowares-brush-for-grinder-bench?variant=40492095602803
📺 Watch our full La Marzocco Pico Grinder Overview & Review: youtu.be/lpU9vkOe3t8?si=BnriNeoBfPWyiJkh
☕ Fresh Beans for Dialling In Your Pico: https://artisti.com.au/collections/coffee-beans/products/champion-coffee
__________________________________
🌐 Artisti Wholesale Coffee & Cafe Supplies (Australia): order.app.link/0vpbRPiksOb
🌐 Australian Website: https://artisti.com.au
🌐 US/Canada Website: artisticoffee.com
🌐 New Zealand Website: artisti.co.nz
🌐 United Kingdom Website: artisticoffee.co.uk
📷 Follow Artisti on Instagram: instagram.com/artisticoffeeroasters
📷 Follow Luke Floyd on Instagram: instagram.com/lukecoffeeoz
📷 Follow Jimmy Evans on Instagram: instagram.com/jimmy.e.coffee
👍 Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/artisticoffee
👉 Find us on X (Twitter): https://x.com/ArtistiAU
👉Find us on Pinterest: au.pinterest.com/artisticoffeeroasters
🎥 Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@artisticoffeeroasters
#lamarzocco #homebarista #picogrinder #grinder #coffeegrinders
↓CHAPTERS↓
0:00 How to Maintain Your La Marzocco Pico Grinder
0:12 Safety Prep: Disconnecting Power and Removing Trays
0:40 Hopper Removal & Clearing Trapped Beans
1:58 Removing the Bottom Burr Assembly (Coarse Unscrewing)
2:51 Deep Cleaning Internal Exit Chutes & Burr Teeth
4:25 Vacuuming and Brushing Coffee Oils from the Chamber
5:46 Re-alignment Trick: Matching the Lugs to Zero
6:23 Finding the True Zero-Point & Setting Your Initial Grind
6:58 Final Tips: Why Starting Coarse Prevents Blockages
