can you pre-set grind size to fine, medium, etc...?
215825
No - unfortunately, there are no settings for this so you just have to hold the top down to grind it as much as you want or as little as you want.
215826
No, but my experience was that this grinder doesn't grind consistently anyway and sent it back. To the best of my knowledge there is a hamilton beach grinder that does that.
215827
No. There are no presets for blade grinders such as this. The longer you grind the finer the outcome. Time is the only variable you can control.
215828
no. The longer u hold it down & let it grind, the finer it becomes. There are recommendations in the paperwork. 14 seconds is what i am using for a medium grind.
215829
No. Just one speed; the longer you grind, the finer the grounds. But as I said in my review, if you fill it close to the top, it's almost impossible to get all the beans ground.
124277
Yes, Either coarse or medium grind. The finer the grind the better the stuffing process is.
158833
Yes, any time you are adjusting the grind finer even if it is just one setting, it is very important that the BCG800XL Smart Grinder be running.
1355239
I found that there is not really a specific setting for a specific machine. I adjust depending on espresso, paper filter, brass filter etc. I only grind one pot at a time, so a little trial and error is less painful. I still love my machine.
177829
Remove the bottom half (where the grinds are caught), turn the knob right or left. It clicks as you turn it. Grind a few and look at the size. Compare that to the size you were using before and be happy because now your coffee tastes better!
721987
Hi there! Yes, my grind setting is incredibly difficult to change but I am able to change it, I just never do. I didn't even realize that the manual said to change it during the grind. I have done it only while it's not grinding. I have noticed that it will change a little easier if I don't push down too hard. It's a bit frustrating so we just stopped changing it. We have it set to the finest grind and that's where it stays. :) Sorry I couldn't be more help.
963344
You want the grind to be fine as opposed to coarse. (6 or 7) I like a strong espresso so I set my dosage more towards the plus sign.
1794650
No. Since it is preground you cannot control the flow through adjusting the grind size. Therefore it will only be "useable" in cheaper espresso machines that have a pressurized portafilter.
993322
I have never tried to adjust the grind. I love it the way it came in the box.
1968163
This grinder has one speed and has no settings for coarse or fine etc. You control how fine something is ground by varying the grind time... or by pulsing the button manually. It's a good sturdy grinder and would likely grind up any spices that you might want to put in it though.
1998345
If you mean pre ground coffee, yes you can add a measured amount of ground coffee to the hopper in the bean area, also you can vary the amount of water to achieve the same result. Its called an Americana. Hope that helps.
158834
From my limited use thus so far I have adjusted with the machine off. The only things I can see that may go wrong is some clogging may occur or it will be difficult to go from coarse to fine. I have not experienced that yet like others have. In the instructions they do mention to run for a few seconds while turning grind size knob if you have issues, otherwise grind size can be done while off. Also they mention if it is hard going from coarse to fine then you may have to take hopper off and clear beans....again I have not had any issues of any kind so far.
690946
I grind my own coffee. If u grind it at the store, try between fine n medium. U don't want it to fine or it will be bitter. I don't buy pre ground coffee.
555535
No, you can not adjust the grind size, this mill produces the grind through force unlike the grind mechanisms you will find in two-hand operated mills.
329063
I use a fine grind like you'd get when you buy ground coffee from the store. Hope this helps.
330145
Yes you can adjust the grind on it by turning the "wheel" at the center of each end. Very easy. Love this item!!
1494745
There is a screw in the bottom of the grinder with a groove (works fine with a flat-head screw driver) you can turn either direction to adjust the coarse or fineness of your grind. I played around with mine over a large piece of wax-paper until I got a nice mix; partially coarse/partially medium-fine. Good Luck! BTW, I love this pepper grinder. The seasoning of foods with fresh grind is beyond compare!