How to Empty the Bean Hopper on a Jura Espresso Machine

Quick Answer: Most Jura models have a bean hopper with a rubber plug at the bottom or a detachable hopper that lifts out. Remove the plug over a bowl to empty the beans without grinding them. On models with a fixed hopper, use the grind dial set to “bypass” and run a few cycles to clear remaining beans before switching.

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Why You Might Need to Empty the Bean Hopper

The most common reasons to empty the bean hopper:

• Switching coffee varieties - removing one type of bean before adding another
• Going on vacation - beans left in the hopper for 2+ weeks go stale and can cause grinder issues
• Cleaning the hopper - oils from oily/dark roast beans coat the hopper walls and need periodic cleaning
• Storing the machine - long-term storage requires removing all beans and cleaning the grinder path

How to Locate the Bean Hopper

On all current Jura models, the bean hopper sits on top of the machine. It is the container with a sliding or hinged lid where you pour in the whole beans. The hopper feeds directly into the grinder below.

On most models, the hopper is either:

• Removable - lifts straight off the machine (E8, S8, Z10, WE8, GIGA models)
• Fixed with a rubber plug - has a stopper at the bottom you can remove to let beans fall through (ENA 4, some older models)

How to Empty the Bean Hopper: Step by Step

For removable hoppers (E8, S8, Z10, WE8):

1. Turn the machine off or put it in standby
2. Slide the bean hopper lid closed to prevent beans spilling
3. Lift the entire hopper straight up and off the machine - it pulls free without tools
4. Hold the hopper over a container and open the sliding closure at the bottom to let beans out, or tip the hopper upside down into a storage container
5. Wipe the inside of the hopper with a dry cloth before refilling
6. Reseat the hopper on the machine - it drops back into the grinder inlet

For fixed hoppers with rubber plugs (ENA 4, some J-series):

1. Open the bean hopper lid
2. Place a bowl or container directly under the hopper outlet (bottom of the hopper inside the machine)
3. Pull or twist the rubber plug at the bottom of the hopper - beans will fall through into your container
4. Replace the plug before adding new beans

For models without a bean outlet plug:

Set the grinder to its finest setting, run several espresso cycles without adding water (or use the pre-ground bypass chute if your model has one) to draw beans down through the grinder. Note this method uses beans rather than removing them intact.

Where Is the Bean Hopper? (By Model)

Model	Hopper Type	Hopper Location	Emptying Method
Jura E8	Removable	Top right of machine	Lift off, open bottom slide
Jura S8	Removable	Top center	Lift off, invert
Jura Z10	Removable	Top center	Lift off, open bottom slide
Jura ENA 4	Fixed	Top center	Rubber plug at bottom
Jura WE8	Two hoppers (dual bean)	Top, left and right	Lift each off separately
Jura GIGA 6/10	Two hoppers	Top, dual	Lift off each, open slide
Jura J9 / J10	Fixed	Top right	Rubber plug at bottom

Switching Coffee Beans: Tips

If switching between similar roasts: You do not need to fully empty the hopper. Fill with the new beans and run a few cycles - the old beans will clear through within 5-10 drinks.

If switching between light and dark roasts: Empty the hopper fully and wipe the inside walls with a dry cloth. Oily beans from dark roasts coat the hopper and can turn rancid, affecting the taste of lighter roasts if not cleaned.

If switching to pre-ground coffee: Jura machines are not designed for regular use with pre-ground. If you need to use pre-ground occasionally, use the bypass chute (one scoop per drink, not the hopper). Do not fill the hopper with pre-ground - it clogs the grinder.

Cleaning the Hopper After Emptying

Once empty, clean the hopper to remove bean oils before refilling with a different variety:

1. Wipe the inside walls with a dry cloth - do not use water or cleaning agents unless the hopper is fully detachable and can be dried completely
2. If the hopper is removable: wash with warm water and mild dish soap, rinse thoroughly, and dry fully before reattaching (moisture in the hopper can cause beans to clump and clog the grinder)
3. Check the grinder inlet (the hole the hopper sits over) for any beans that have fallen in - remove them before reseating

How often to clean the hopper: Every time you switch from a dark or oily roast to a lighter one. For single-variety use, clean every 1-2 months.

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