My Mastard Pepper Grinder will not grind any more. How do you set from fine to coarse?
332378
RH, this is a different brand than the Orka I purchased, which is still working fine five years later. I have replaced the batteries every once in a while. On my model, the setting for coarseness is on the bottom and you rotate to change the grind.
332379
Don't know the answer but I do know the company we got ours from were very good and helpful when we had a problem. If you have not contacted them (email address on the site where you ordered) I would suggest you give them a try.
1591283
I have never had a serious problem with the grinder such as yours, but I would assume if you contact the manufacturer they would replace your product.
2085510
I am a retired chef and have had mine for many years. It is by far the best on the market. Just turn silver nut at the bottom to change grind size. Clockwise for fine; counter clock for coarse.
1869908
You take the black screw out of the bottom, remove the pieces, fill, replace pieces & screw back together. You will have to reset how fine you want it grinded though. It works like a typical salt or pepper grinder, it just looks like an owl.
528802
I did the same thing. Then I read the Amazon reviews and realized I should have just taken off the top. So I did that, emptied all the peppercorns out, and then it was a lot easier to push the grinder bur in far enough to get the Phillips head screw to connect to the center shaft. I'm not really the "handy" type but this seems to have worked.
1928584
Hi Amanda, Well I've had more time with my KA grinder since I wrote that review. I'm still pleased with the way it operates but have come to realize that grinding times need to be longer than the directions call for. I, too favor a fine grind so have been holding the grinding to a count of twenty (one one thousand, two one thousand, etc.). Sometimes it helps to pause at ten and shake the grinder lightly to ensure a thorough grinding with no left over whole beans. Enjoy!
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.
1362360
I think it works with other kind of peppercorn, just adjust the knob for fine or coarse grind.
682296
The Grinder is adjustable at the bottom for how fine you want it to grind. If you want the peppercorns just cracked slightly I doubt it would do that. If you want it as flakes rather than powder it will do that. Help this helps.
1373698
Sandy, I haven't used the grinder for anything but pepper...but I will tell you I have not yet figured out the "trick" to fill this thing!....I am used to my old grinder which you just unscrewed and the top came off givving a wide fill opening. This grinder does not come apart and requires you to fill through the very small opening around the top...literally takes an hour to fill completely!....why do I stay with it?....it is a favorite on the table in its ease to use...the crank is great compared to the "normal" wrist turning required. Just wish I could figure out how to fill it easier!!! Sur wouln't be good for changing contents out very often..... Sandy, I haven't used the grinder for anything but pepper...but I will tell you I have not yet figured out the "trick" to fill this thing!....I am used to my old grinder which you just unscrewed and the top came off givving a wide fill opening. This grinder does not come apart and requires you to fill through the very small opening around the top...literally takes an hour to fill completely!....why do I stay with it?....it is a favorite on the table in its ease to use...the crank is great compared to the "normal" wrist turning required. Just wish I could figure out how... » Read More Sandy, I haven't used the grinder for anything but pepper...but I will tell you I have not yet figured out the "trick" to fill this thing!....I am used to my old grinder which you just unscrewed and the top came off givving a wide fill opening. This grinder does not come apart and requires you to fill through the very small opening around the top...literally takes an hour to fill completely!....why do I stay with it?....it is a favorite on the table in its ease to use...the crank is great compared to the "normal" wrist turning required. Just wish I could figure out how to fill it easier!!! Sur wouln't be good for changing contents out very often..... « Show Less
1048235
I believe your grind is not fine enough. I use the grinder in the grocery store and put the setting on espresso or Turkish (the finest).
1291061
Did you buy it via Amazon, or one of their sellers? I would contact them as it should be under warranty.The only issue I ever have is with my salt grinder if I use the wet grey sea salt as it does gunk up the mechanism. But no problem with pepper grinder using tellicherry. We've used ours for several years now, but it needs to be refilled often.
1421040
I have and use about a half dozen of the grinders, but have never had a problem. Are you grinding something very tough? It might have worn down the ceramic mill. Metal grinders are best with the tough items like peppercorns. I use mine to grind coarser herbs or dried peppers.
1501816
The grinder comes "set" and you have to loosen it a bit (read in a posting when I was buying it) to even use it. You should be able to set it super fine and may want to grind it twice. I'm still happy with it.
632816
Grinds it dry in a KRUPS GX4100 Electric Spice Herbs Grinder. Mix water and dry and now powder alpiste in pitcher. Soak for a while. Then strain liquid very fine and well. Careful it might make you frisky. ;)
2085506
There is a round silver screw on the bottom that you turn to adjust the grind. Turn it clockwise for a finer grind, counterclockwise for a coarser grind. This works on my mill. If yours doesn't work there's something wrong with it.
1961997
Not sure of the problem. Make sure that are not any beans in the grinder area preventing the hopper from setting in place correctly. You have placed hopper in place felt it set down into the groove and then turn the knob inside the hooper? Hope this helps...