What is the grinder protective grid
The protective grid is a cover component located in the coffee grinder area. Its purpose is to prevent accidental contact of fingers or foreign objects with the grinding burrs or blades during operation, while also guiding the movement of beans into the hopper.
Signs of wear or damage
- Cracked or deformed plastic that sits loosely or falls out of its mount
- Missing or broken parts of the grid exposing moving parts of the grinder
- Increased noise during grinding caused by a loose component
- The coffee machine reports an error or refuses to start grinding because the safety sensor does not detect a properly closed grid
Why you shouldn't put off the replacement
A damaged or missing grid poses a safety risk and in many cases prevents the coffee machine from starting the grinding process, since the system requires it to be properly secured. Replacement restores safe and smooth operation of the grinder.
Selection advice
Before ordering, check the exact model and variant of your coffee machine in the compatibility table on the product page, as the shape and mounting of the grid differ between models.
Compatible with
- ESAM428.40.BS Perfecta Evo
- ESAM428.80.SB Perfecta Evo
- ESAM420.40.B Perfecta Evo
- ESAM420.80.TB Perfecta Evo
- ESAM460.80.MB Perfecta Deluxe
- FEB427.40.BS Perfecta Evo
- FEB427.80.SB Perfecta Evo
- ESAM460.75.MB Perfecta Deluxe
| Manufacturing company | De’Longhi Appliances S.r.l. |
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| Address | Via L. Galvani, 22, 31100 Treviso TV, Italy |


