I just got my new capresso grinder. I am unsure how much to turn timer on for amount of coffee?
998837
You are going to love the grinder! I would say try different grinds and have it set at 4 to start. I use a scooper to scoop out what I need for each pot. You'll also need to set your grind. It will all depend in what type of brewing system you use, ie, French press, drip, percolator, as well as the type of beans. It will be a little hit and miss your first couple brews until you get it just the way you like it. The instruction book that came with it is very helpful. Enjoy!
998838
You'll just have to experiment a bit. For 2 tablespoons of coffee for 16 oz water, I turn the timer from 6 o'clock (off) to between 8 and 9 o'clock.
998839
Just guess--lol! If the beans finish grinding before the timer runs out, just turn the canister counterclockwise until it stops. If there are still beans left when the timer stops, turn the timer again. You'll get a feel after awhile for how long it takes to grind the amount of beans you usually use. Hope this helps!
998840
It is best to put in the correct amount of coffee beans in the hopper then it will not matter what setting the timer is at. Just grind that amount of coffee. The intent is not to fill the hopper up and then set the timer for the right amount of coffee as the timer is not so precise and it is best not to keep your beans in the hopper which is not airtight.
998841
I correlate the numbers on the timer to the amount of cups of coffee I'm gonna make i.e. 6 on the timer grinds enough coffee to make 6 cups of coffee. That method works good for me, but you may have to adjust based on how strong you like your coffee.
998842
It is really trial and error. I add less than 1 cup of beans and turn the timer to about 8. It will stop grinding when the beans are gone and if you need more time you simply add a few more seconds.
602045
The timer has nothing to do with the coarseness of the grounds; it's only to determine how long the grinder runs. The grounds fall out of the grinder as soon as they're the right size, whether or not the grinder is still going. For three scoops of beans, though - "4" is good.
1401614
Hold the "auto" button down until the light to the right of that button starts to blink. Then you can enter your desired start time using the h(hour) and min(minute) buttons. When you have entered your start time, press the "auto" button. Your start time will now be saved. To set the auto feature, add coffee and water as usual and press the "auto" button once. A solid green light lets you know the it's set. If you press "on/off" you will start to brew the coffee immediate. Hope this helps
1075543
I do 1/2 cup of Starbucks French roast. I have the setting on 8 cups towards a fine grind. The unit shuts off a bit later than all of the grinding has been done. I have not tried other settings.
1469998
No. There is no clock or timer setting on the device. Programmable refers to burr setting and number of cups of coffee you want to grind beans for.
2066142
I have been perking coffee for years. fill pot/water level below basket. I like to grind my own coffee... the openings in the pots basket are smaller than the aluminum ones you would buy for camping out.... so can grind a bit finer. I perk very slowly over a medium heat until I can smell the coffee! The clear knob on the top will give you a good indication as the coffee brews the perks get darker. Usually about 20 minutes total brew time. Let sit for a minute or two when done brewing so that the filter basket drains completely.
1723354
Just to clarify you pulse the on/off switch -- therefore you don't hold it "longer" for a finer grind, you simply grind it again until you reach the consistency you want. It's a blade grinder so there are no settings like on a burr grinder.
314529
I don't quite understand the question. We normally put enough water for 9 cups (according to the guage on the side) but set the grinder for 10 cups so we get a stronger coffee.
602046
For what it's worth, I don't depend on the timer to decide how much grounds to dispense. If you want to ensure a consistent cup of coffee every day, I would recommend figuring out how much coffee by weight you need to make an ideal-tasting pot of coffee and then measuring out that amount of beans on a kitchen scale. That way you merely set the timer to run long enough to empty out the hopper.HTH.
2100381
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.
236836
it is not a perculator, the quantity has to be as small as possible as it is an espresso. warm up the machine 10-15 minutes.... you can use this rule: turn the dial to right to heath the water, when the green light is on it is time for coffee. Turn the dial right: let the coffee flow and when the green light goes off stop it turning the dial left.
89358
It depends on what you are grinding and for what purpose. For me, I use fresh-roasted beans (usually less than a week old) and grind for espresso. I set my Gaggia between 6 and 4, starting at 6 with fresher beans, then moving down as they age. I've never needed a grind tighter than 4 because at that point, my filter basket stops flowing. For brewed coffee or lighter espresso with no crema, you could go with a higher number. Hope this helps!
1857507
Use good espresso beans for starters. Beyond that, adjust the grind (but only when the grinder is operating) to level 1-3 (finest is 1) and move the flavor control knob on the front of the unit to maximum.
314528
The Grind Control button, on the front in the middle, goes from 2 to 12, is the only way I know to change the amount of coffee. It could be accidentally knocked to a different number. That's what has happened to me when I am cleaning the chute. If that is not the problem, I'd contact Cuisinart and I hope you're still under warranty.
1912524
Minimum is 2 cups. Just use the amount you want for 1 cup according to taste and save or discard the remaining amount. To remove the grinder you have to turn it clockwise (to the right). When you replace it, turn it to the left. Seems sort of backward but oh well, no big deal. The grinder snaps in and out so you'll feel a little resistance. Don't worry. It won't break.
1921333
i basically agree with the others... i can grind about half a cup of espresso in 5 minutes or so... depends on how focused you are :)
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.