I really like the design of this mill, however, I cannot get a fine grind. I've adjusted the wheel all the way but still get big chunks. Any advice?
1539415
I haven't experienced that issue. The only thing I can think of is that perhaps the batterie are running low and therefore it is not grinding at full power?
571824
What kind of grind are you using? I have made mine with 6 scoops and didn't have a problem until I used the finer grind-like the kind you use for a pour-through Melita coffee maker or a Keurig K-cup. Try a coarse grind of coffee and see if that helps.
2063647
maybe you need to adjust the grind time. if it doesn't stop when set to the minimum, something is broken. or put in the double shot cup and set it to single shot grind volume.
431047
this has not been a problem for me. Are you zeroing it out? Has this been a problem from the first for you? Mine has always settled in, but there are occassions when it does kind of go back and forth between for example 27g and 28 g if you are really on the edge of a little more than 27g and a little less than 28g. I hope this is helpful. If yours is bouncing all over then perhaps you have a defective one. I hope this is helpful. Good Luck.
316463
Danno, I had the same problem with the motor while grinding hard red winter wheat and finally finished by hand - good exercise that! I then did a pound or so of old fashioned oats and found that it handled the work without problems. My next trial will be using white wheat grain. I'll probably do that in the next week or so.
231126
I have a similar problem, i think the mill manufacturer should be awere and nitify custmers...
2071827
It's tough going for the first few grinds. The burrs are new and they need to be worked a few times. Things will loosen up as the oils from the beans lubricant the burrs. Your grind texture and color of the beans are also a factor in how smooth the mechanism works when the grinder is new. Light beans are harder, dark are more oily and softer. Try using a courser grind for a bit till the burrs are broke in. You can always regrind the course ground you just did. Once the grinder is broken in you should find grinding is a breeze. I myself use a courser grind to get more coffee flavor. Finer grind dosen't work well in drip pots unless they are presses or preculators. Don't give up on your little grinder. There's nothing more tastier and aromatic than fresh ground coffee . I feel sure once you get your grinder broke in you'll really like it. Sincerely, Lynn
1787845
However, realize the blade is so short, the wheel won't start at the hilt. No biggie. Also you are changing the angle of the grind, so you won't be done in a few passes. It's going to take a few minutes and some material. I think the result is worth it! Good luck and don't hurt yourself!
1899970
I set mine almost at coarse, as I use a drip coffeemaker, and it seems coarse enough. Maybe contact the Saeco company?
1363855
1.Remove the top lip like you do when you shake out the material. 2. Turn the grind adjustment to the most course setting you can. (CLOCKWISE). 3. Grab the glass bottom with one hand and the top plastic with the other hand unscrew (COUNTER-CLOCKWISE). This does take a lot of force 4. Fill. 5. Return plastic plastic. Adjust the GRIND setting adjustment back to original setting. Hope this helps. Also keep the threads free from the material for this can add additional resistance making it harder to open.
329501
I use this grinder for espresso drinks and have never tried grinding much more coarsely. I would recommend contacting the manufacturer. They have great customer service and can advise you fairly quickly after sending them a message.
737026
Hi Kate, this is a little tricky to diagnose via Amazon. Did you remove the hopper and bur? You should do this just to be sure there is nothing visible that could prevent the grounds from exiting the unit into the container. You might also try running a paperclip down through the shoot to be sure nothing has gotten stuck in there. Also, did you set to a very fine grind? If so, maybe dial it back to be sure you can get any grinding action. Does the motor seem as though it is laboring to perform the grind? I hope someone else can chime-in here, but give Baratza a call. I know you said no clogs, but I always go through the steps (even the most logical ones) a couple of times to be sure I did not mis something. Good luck and I wish I had the magic answer to your problem. I hope you get the grinder working because I sure enjoy mine and it still is performing perfectly. Best
2272055
I have had mine for about a year now. It has been heavily used daily, and I am sad to say that the no matter how I adjust it, the adjuster for the pepper grind seems to have stopped working. Everything comes out very coarse now. The pepper corns are being ground too coarse to make this mill usable. I will have to replace it.
1779333
There's a device on top that you tighten or loosen to adjust the coarseness of the grind. After owning for 6 months, I would not recommend this product.
648005
Mine doesn't grind at all -- works like a charm. The blade made it through quite a few cuts before I finally started seeing uneven cuts and chips.
75994
It sounds like the stones aren't tight enough. Make sure the holes in the back of the base stone are lined up with the pegs so that it rests flush with the body of the mill, and tighten the knob down pretty tight and then back it off as much as needed for you to turn it.
1875579
No, I don't think it is normal. I've had mine for quite a while and it still gives pretty consistent grinds. In fact, I think it's the best pepper mill I've ever owned -- and I've owned a lot of them.