Confused by some of the reviews? Some of the reviews say it grinds very coarsely and that there is no grind control, however, its stated clearly in the description that there is grind control and you can see the control knob in the picture....we looked at this model in the store and it HAS a grind control knob....so i am a little sonfused as to why there are complaints that it grinds too coarsely... Confused by some of the reviews? Some of the reviews say it grinds very coarsely and that there is no grind control, however, its stated clearly in the description that there is grind control and... » Read More Confused by some of the reviews? Some of the reviews say it grinds very coarsely and that there is no grind control, however, its stated clearly in the description that there is grind control and you can see the control knob in the picture....we looked at this model in the store and it HAS a grind control knob....so i am a little sonfused as to why there are complaints that it grinds too coarsely... « Show Less
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The Grind control knob only adjusts how long the grinder runs, not how fine it grinds the beans. There is a "MILD MED STRONG" setting, but I am not sure what this does as mine is always set to "STRONG" and the grind is still very course.
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too scared by the negative reviews to buy this thing. there are nearly as many 1-star reviews as there are 5-star (and many of the 5-star could have been early reviews--before they experienced problems). 120+ negative reviews is far too much hate to be seen as subjective...
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Hi Mary, After I received you comment/question, I checked mine closer and it does indeed have an adjustment knob. I found it under the grinder itself. Thank you so much for the information. I think it's a quality product and I would definitely recommend it.
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It has a lot of settings from Fine to Coarse, with multiple settings in between. For example, if you want a medium grind, you can select from multiple notches on either side of the medium setting. Per the instructions, we started with Medium & now keep it 2 notches before Medium. There are 9 notches between Coarse & Medium, and another 9 between Medium & Fine. Plus there are cup settings from 2 to 18 on the side which tell it how much to grind. Hope that helps.
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Olga: This unit did not hold up to my grinding needs. I use a fine setting with dark, oily beans, and this grinder could not handle it. The company even admitted that it wouldn't, yet refused me a refund. If you use a lighter bean, it will probably work for you. I'm unfamiliar with Turkish style coffee, and I can't tell just how fine this grinder goes, but its range seemed to be quite adequate, (assuming darker beans aren't used.)I've been using the Baratza Encore for many months. It does not buckle under when I use a fine grind with dark beans; I recommend it, and it sells for a few dollars less than the Capresso. My review of the Capresso, "Do you like a dark roast and fine grind? Beware!" may be helpful. Olga: This unit did not hold up to my grinding needs. I use a fine setting with dark, oily beans, and this grinder could not handle it. The company even admitted that it wouldn't, yet refused me a refund. If you use a lighter bean, it will probably work for you. I'm unfamiliar with Turkish style coffee, and I can't tell just how fine this grinder goes, but its range seemed to be quite adequate, (assuming darker beans aren't used.)I've been using the Baratza Encore for many months. It does not buckle under when I use a fine grind with dark beans; I recommend it, and it sells for... » Read More Olga: This unit did not hold up to my grinding needs. I use a fine setting with dark, oily beans, and this grinder could not handle it. The company even admitted that it wouldn't, yet refused me a refund. If you use a lighter bean, it will probably work for you. I'm unfamiliar with Turkish style coffee, and I can't tell just how fine this grinder goes, but its range seemed to be quite adequate, (assuming darker beans aren't used.)I've been using the Baratza Encore for many months. It does not buckle under when I use a fine grind with dark beans; I recommend it, and it sells for a few dollars less than the Capresso. My review of the Capresso, "Do you like a dark roast and fine grind? Beware!" may be helpful. « Show Less
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If you are asking is it possible to adjust the handwheel then I must think you are wanting to know is it possible to adjust the grind size. If that is what you are asking then the answer is yes. In fact i own several small manual grinders and this one is by far the best for getting the grind size you want and the machine will keep it's setting. The others I use have to be continually readjusted. That is such a hassel when you just want to make a cup of coffee first thing in the morning.
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Like the others have said, mine is a full flat grind. The only thing I'm not really that crazy about is the finish--it has a feel similar to sand paper. I'm new to this kind of finish, so I'm not truly sure what the advantages of this are. You can always sand it down with fine grit sand paper, or remove it with some paint stripper if you so desire.
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There's a dial on the side that determines how long/how much coffee it grinds, so it does not grind all the coffee at once. I'm happy with mine. My only complaint is that the knob that sets the amount to grind moves from the vibration. A simple solution was a piece of tape over the knob once I figured out where I wanted it.
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Hi there! I've now had (3) of these machines and for the price it is a Very good machine. I would guess your grind is either too coarse and the pressurized water is going right through - but also, if too fine the water can find its way around the coffee and find a 'channel' to flow through making it way too weak.These variations led us to "ESE Pods". They are very consistent and VERY clean, especially if you need multiple 'shots'. That machine has a special disk just for pods. The downside is they are more expensive (try Miscela'd oro at 1st Line abour $.33 per if in bulk), but the time savings and cleanliness during a busybusy morning makes it well worth it!!Good Luck!PG Hi there! I've now had (3) of these machines and for the price it is a Very good machine. I would guess your grind is either too coarse and the pressurized water is going right through - but also, if too fine the water can find its way around the coffee and find a 'channel' to flow through making it way too weak.These variations led us to "ESE Pods". They are very consistent and VERY clean, especially if you need multiple 'shots'. That machine has a special disk just for pods. The downside is they are more expensive (try Miscela'd oro at 1st Line abour $.33 per if in... » Read More Hi there! I've now had (3) of these machines and for the price it is a Very good machine. I would guess your grind is either too coarse and the pressurized water is going right through - but also, if too fine the water can find its way around the coffee and find a 'channel' to flow through making it way too weak.These variations led us to "ESE Pods". They are very consistent and VERY clean, especially if you need multiple 'shots'. That machine has a special disk just for pods. The downside is they are more expensive (try Miscela'd oro at 1st Line abour $.33 per if in bulk), but the time savings and cleanliness during a busybusy morning makes it well worth it!!Good Luck!PG « Show Less
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I had this issue as well. I emailed customer service at Krups and they said "The settings are fine to coarse, left to right." I decided to see for myself and ground coffee at each of the extremes. Frankly they don't look that different, maybe the right-most setting seems more coarse, but it's not obvious. I'm wondering if my machine isn't working correctly.
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I can't remember if I ever took mine all the way out. But as I think/remember it, I thought it simply screws in. You need to turn it like a screw about 10 turns or so to get to the point that is clicks for the grind select. At least I think that is how I remember it...I unscrewed it to clean and then just screwed it back in. But it has been ages so I could be wrong. Sorry if that wasn't too helpful.
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To the best of my knowlege, it does not come in a coarse grind. Mine didn't work at all well until I used a "christmas tree" shaped stone in a Dremel tool to sharpen the little teeth very gently on the inside. Now it grates like a little grating fiend. I hope this is helpful.Gerry N.
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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
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I have noted the grind settings are not perfect. I keep a small bowl to catch the extra grinds. I also set mine to give me slightly less than I need, then I manually top it off.
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The lid on the grinding chamber is clear. The machine's motor is electric but it is activated by a manual switch that the user must press to activate the grinding process. This means that you can press the grinding button for one second or for a year depending on the desired coarseness of the grind. You can easily determine your own desired level of grind or "medium-ness." Grind a little, check it. Grind a little more, check it. Cheers -
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Mine had some grinds in it, but not as you describe. Did the packaging look as if it was opened? I think I might be upset if my machine arrived 'dirty'. Even if the motor probably would not be damaged by the grinds, I would still expect my machine to arrive clean. Good luck, it really is a very good grinder.
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fine to coarse, mine stopped working after a month, could not return, no repair center, after I bought the Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill, still works great after 6 months, spend the extra money and save your self from this grinder, its a dud...happy fathers day
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I looked online to see what your grinder looks like, I found one and the pic is a bit blurry but it does resemble this one. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.