can you dry grind with it? or do I have to soak before grinding?
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It does not dry grind foods inside the machine without water. It only makes liquid foods. It is like a blender with a heating element. The various cycles grind the foods into the water (liquids) to make a puree while heating it. For most milks and foods you must soak dry ingredients first before processing them into the milk or soup or whatever.
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The manual states that you can use dry grains or beans, but for hard beans you get better results by soaking for 8-10 hours before processing. I think you'd get poor quality soymilk if you tried dry grinding the soybeans, and the left over okara (soy pulp, which I use in baking) would not be as smooth. --For making rice milk, no soaking is required.
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I agree it is very wet! My solution was to take it out of the plastic bag it was shipped in and spread it thinly over paper towels. I changed the paper towels each day for about 3 days. I then stored it in an airtight container. It works perfectly in my grinder now. Until the moisture dries from the salt, about the only way to apply it is by hand. Honestly I love this salt! It has an awesome flavor. I hope this helps.
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To answer your question, I tried the "coarse" setting (since I never use it). Most of the pieces were coarse but some were more like "medium." Looks like the grind is not even on the "coarse" setting.
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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. ;)
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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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Try this. NO water. Filter Set grind control to 2. Grind away. View results.Next set grind control on 12 (finest) Grind away. Observe.Grind Control might be bad.Are you using "strength control"?When you clean the chute, do you get a packed fine powder type substance?I've had my first machine for 9 years and the new one for one year.I recently had a problem. The chute & everything all the way down was clogged with wet coffee. I somehow must have gotten water in the hopper. REAL mess to clean up.For the first 7 years of ownership I never cleaned the chute. The grinder was powerful enough to make a hole in the chute.Let me know if this was helpful.Sincerely,Roger Try this. NO water. Filter Set grind control to 2. Grind away. View results.Next set grind control on 12 (finest) Grind away. Observe.Grind Control might be bad.Are you using "strength control"?When you clean the chute, do you get a packed fine powder type substance?I've had my first machine for 9 years and the new one for one year.I recently had a problem. The chute & everything all the way down was clogged with wet coffee. I somehow must have gotten water in the hopper. REAL mess to clean up.For the first 7 years of ownership I never... » Read More Try this. NO water. Filter Set grind control to 2. Grind away. View results.Next set grind control on 12 (finest) Grind away. Observe.Grind Control might be bad.Are you using "strength control"?When you clean the chute, do you get a packed fine powder type substance?I've had my first machine for 9 years and the new one for one year.I recently had a problem. The chute & everything all the way down was clogged with wet coffee. I somehow must have gotten water in the hopper. REAL mess to clean up.For the first 7 years of ownership I never cleaned the chute. The grinder was powerful enough to make a hole in the chute.Let me know if this was helpful.Sincerely,Roger « Show Less
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It should be fine. Just don't let it run too long without anything to grind.
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Yes. Like everyone else said, just sharpen it. I took a bench grinder to mine and it is awesome!
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It isn't stupid at all. The grinder can't get wet but you can use it as a wet polisher on granite. I use this for small jobs with a spray bottle. Be careful and smart.
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Don't grind corn that isn't completely dry! It will gum up the motor and it can't be repaired if that happens.
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Sure, I would definitely wash it...the vase part is pretty large so you can dry it with a towel. Ad far as the grinder, it should air dry pretty quickly, but just be patient so that the moisture doesn't hinder its performance :)
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I've never done that but I'm sure it can be done my father uses a grinding bowl and it does get a fine texture. I use a salt grinder but I prefer to use the salt to cook in its natural state.
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You can but if that's all you'll ever be using it for you may just want to get a smaller capacity grinder. That said, it's a really good grinder. I've had mine several years now and it still works great.
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It will not grind anything with moisture, so nuts are not a possibility. It will ruin the grinder
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We have only ground dry grains and it does great job. Doubt it will grind wet corn as it will clump and clog the grinder blade.
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not hard to clean at all. I put the loose parts in dishwasher. Sometimes, I just rinse them off if I think I will need them before I run the dishwasher. I always feel the top part with the grinder works better if it is as dry as possible when you use it.
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I use a paper towel to dry it occasionally. What has worked best for me is to rinse a the removal parts (bowl and top of the bean container, basket for the grinds and the cover, coffee carafe and lid, and leave them to air dry in the dish drained. Leave the top and basket compartment open to allow the non-removable parts to dry. Cindy M.