Am I doing something wrong? It seems pretty hard to turn and took quite a long time and a lot of effort just to grind 2 small scoops of beans.
2071823
It does take a little time and effort. I think your doing it right but it takes more time then an electric grinder.
2071824
I don't think you're doing anything wrong. It's just hard, and the finer the grind, the harder it is.
2071825
As a manual grinder, you definitely have to use a little elbow grease. How difficult and time consuming really depends on the beans. The harder, smaller beans are more difficult. Usually lighter in color. I've found that large, darker beans tend to be more soft and therefore easier to grind. The more you do it, the easier it becomes too, like any exercise. :)
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I don't think your doing anything wrong. Depending on the bean, it can be tougher to turn at times than others. I noticed that beans such as Starbucks are easier because they have more oils then some other brands I have bought. I thought the effort required was reasonable for the amount of beans. Considering the price of most burr grinders I looked at, I thought this one was a decent deal. I have had issues where the handle kicked back and beans spilled out, that can be frustrating. But, otherwise I like the grinder it cuts evenly and I think the coffee tastes better then the electric chopping types. I don't think your doing anything wrong. Depending on the bean, it can be tougher to turn at times than others. I noticed that beans such as Starbucks are easier because they have more oils then some other brands I have bought. I thought the effort required was reasonable for the amount of beans. Considering the price of most burr grinders I looked at, I thought this one was a decent deal. I have had issues where the handle kicked back and beans spilled out, that can be frustrating. But, otherwise I like the grinder it cuts evenly and I think the coffee tastes better then the electric... » Read More I don't think your doing anything wrong. Depending on the bean, it can be tougher to turn at times than others. I noticed that beans such as Starbucks are easier because they have more oils then some other brands I have bought. I thought the effort required was reasonable for the amount of beans. Considering the price of most burr grinders I looked at, I thought this one was a decent deal. I have had issues where the handle kicked back and beans spilled out, that can be frustrating. But, otherwise I like the grinder it cuts evenly and I think the coffee tastes better then the electric chopping types. « Show Less
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
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I have had my Brevillle BCG800XL for only little more than a week, so am not an authority. But! Mine is working beautifully. Let me guess that you might be using a very dark coffee and the beans are sticking together and sticking to the sides of the hopper instead of sliding down into the burr. Try a "dryer" bean or mix your favorites with a dryer mixture to see if there is an improvement. Or...check to see if there is packing material plugging the feed throat. I cannot imagine that the beans could not slide down and grind as long as the way is clear for the beans to fall into the grinder. Hope that might help. I have had my Brevillle BCG800XL for only little more than a week, so am not an authority. But! Mine is working beautifully. Let me guess that you might be using a very dark coffee and the beans are sticking together and sticking to the sides of the hopper instead of sliding down into the burr. Try a "dryer" bean or mix your favorites with a dryer mixture to see if there is an improvement. Or...check to see if there is packing material plugging the feed throat. I cannot imagine that the beans could not slide down and grind as long as the way is clear for the beans to fall into the... » Read More I have had my Brevillle BCG800XL for only little more than a week, so am not an authority. But! Mine is working beautifully. Let me guess that you might be using a very dark coffee and the beans are sticking together and sticking to the sides of the hopper instead of sliding down into the burr. Try a "dryer" bean or mix your favorites with a dryer mixture to see if there is an improvement. Or...check to see if there is packing material plugging the feed throat. I cannot imagine that the beans could not slide down and grind as long as the way is clear for the beans to fall into the grinder. Hope that might help. « Show Less
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No, it's not hard. I do clean mine after each pound, since I'm still trying different coffees. It takes about 5 minutes. I don't keep beans in the hopper, so it's simple to remove that, then I pop out the top burr, use the included brush to clean all the cutting surfaces (the bottom burr doesn't come out, but it's not difficult to clean). Then I'll usually take a Q-tip and get the little tunnel that goes from the grinding chamber down into the collection bin (a pipe cleaner would work well too). Then I just vacuum everything, reassemble, and I'm done. Not hard, just takes a few minutes once a month and it's good as new. No, it's not hard. I do clean mine after each pound, since I'm still trying different coffees. It takes about 5 minutes. I don't keep beans in the hopper, so it's simple to remove that, then I pop out the top burr, use the included brush to clean all the cutting surfaces (the bottom burr doesn't come out, but it's not difficult to clean). Then I'll usually take a Q-tip and get the little tunnel that goes from the grinding chamber down into the collection bin (a pipe cleaner would work well too). Then I just vacuum everything, reassemble, and I'm done. Not hard, just takes a few... » Read More No, it's not hard. I do clean mine after each pound, since I'm still trying different coffees. It takes about 5 minutes. I don't keep beans in the hopper, so it's simple to remove that, then I pop out the top burr, use the included brush to clean all the cutting surfaces (the bottom burr doesn't come out, but it's not difficult to clean). Then I'll usually take a Q-tip and get the little tunnel that goes from the grinding chamber down into the collection bin (a pipe cleaner would work well too). Then I just vacuum everything, reassemble, and I'm done. Not hard, just takes a few minutes once a month and it's good as new. « Show Less
1765311
No it's very easy. just dial in the grind size and turn the knob on the right and it starts griding. depending how many cups you are trying to brew and how strong it only takes a few second. the see thru bin on the front can hold alot of ground coffee. i usually grind a little more than i need just in case i want more coffee. Best grinder for the price, performance for the home. i hope this helps
190164
It takes a while to properly clean the grinder. You could switch beans and grind a little and dispose of the "cleansing" ground beans.
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.
587947
James, just pour the water slowly in, I first had problems with water spillage, had a regular Cuisinart before and I was tired of grinding my beans, thus having a mess. Good luck/brewing, I love mine
1099628
I would say having used other grinders that it's not exceptionally easy but average. There is some twisting involved. Hope that helps. It works well.
1327791
I think this partly depends on your comfort with the grinder. I'd say maybe 15 seconds for an 8-cup french press, which is what I used. If you struggle with getting the groove, you might find beans jumping occasionally or you will get "stuck" during a rotation. Once you know your preferred surface and get in the groove with the right even pressure, it's a piece of cake.
119349
You might want to get a small electric spice or coffee bean grinder. Press a button or manually turn and crush and turn and get carpal tunnel with this... :) Yes you can with this but it will take a longer time and this is small.
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That is normal. Look at your manual where it talks about cleaning and adjusting. You will see in the picture the two burr plates that grind the beans are separated by a spring. As you turn the knob to adjust the grind size it compresses or relaxes the spring. As the beans travel through the plates they flex some which causes the knob to wobble slightly. The plates need to be cleaned periodically with the supplied brush, so see for yourself. Remove the two big silver screws and slide out the knob assembly which exposes the burr plates and the spring. It is simple and only takes a couple minutes. That is normal. Look at your manual where it talks about cleaning and adjusting. You will see in the picture the two burr plates that grind the beans are separated by a spring. As you turn the knob to adjust the grind size it compresses or relaxes the spring. As the beans travel through the plates they flex some which causes the knob to wobble slightly. The plates need to be cleaned periodically with the supplied brush, so see for yourself. Remove the two big silver screws and slide out the knob assembly which exposes the burr plates and the spring. It is simple and only takes a couple... » Read More That is normal. Look at your manual where it talks about cleaning and adjusting. You will see in the picture the two burr plates that grind the beans are separated by a spring. As you turn the knob to adjust the grind size it compresses or relaxes the spring. As the beans travel through the plates they flex some which causes the knob to wobble slightly. The plates need to be cleaned periodically with the supplied brush, so see for yourself. Remove the two big silver screws and slide out the knob assembly which exposes the burr plates and the spring. It is simple and only takes a couple minutes. « Show Less
1318263
Good question. Hmm. I get approx 2 pots of coffee from a full bean storage container. I guess I should read how to adjust the grind maybe save some money. I usually make a pot and waste 1/2 of ur. Not to smart I guess
1501813
It actually grinds very very fine coffee grinds but if your talking a large amount for a coffee pot you will be grinding for a long time and your arm will be tired. If your going to grind large amounts on a daily basis then you might want to find a larger grinder. It typically takes about 200 rotations for a single cup so you do the calculations to see of it's worth it. Hope that helps.
41234
It's possible that the grind is too fine. You need a fine grind and you need to tamp it well, but I had this problem with some coffee grounds that someone gave me, already pre-ground. If the grind is really fine, you might want to tamp it less. Tweak the grind a little until you find one that works right.
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The cone on these new Melitta's make the pour go through faster for some reason. I also grind the bean very fine. I pour the water very slowly always getting the grind on the sides. It took awhile to tweet it. I also use more coffee than recommended. I like strong coffee :) Good luck!
1562022
Sorry this is late, maybe this can still be helpful to you. I find that I wobble along with the grinder in a complimentary movement way. I don't set it down on a surface to grind. I hold it in the air and let one arm grind and the other hand holds it, sometimes going in the opposite direction to be more efficient. I still use it everyday since I got it 2 months ago. No problems yet.Hopefully never!
1972011
It would take a few minutes to grind the coffee. It's slow, not an issue for me, could be for you. The grind is adjustable and there is a wide range. It's a really neat very simple machine.