Since there is no cover over the grinder, how do you keep the beans (or parts of beans) from flying out while you are grinding?
946240
Unless you are grinding a huge amount of coffee the beans do not show any tendency to fly out. NB: Allow time to grind - it's a leisurely process.
946241
Since it's manually operated, it operates at a lot lower speed than an electric grinder. The beans gradually roll down into the grinder and turn into the magnificent morning medicine we all love.
946242
While this does happen, it has not been a big issue for me. It might happen near the end when there are only a few beans left to grind. If you really wanted to, I suppose you cut a piece of thin cardboard to cover it as you grind. However like I said, it has not been a big issue at all.
946243
my experience is the beans don't fly out when you grind at a normal brisk rate.
946244
They don't usually fly out too much. You can use your other hand to hold it steady over the top but some times they do fly out and it just stinks.
329069
Percolator grind. Anything else we used left grinds in the coffee. So we finally started buying beans at the store and grinding it there on "percolator" settings, and voila--no more grinds in the coffee pot. Unless you make 12 cups. Then I'm not sure anything will keep grinds confined.
820781
Not sure. My grinder just got clogged last week for the first time, but I think it was because of moist beans while on espresso mode. We keep our beans frozen, and I think the beans got damp from condensation. I tossed the beans and I've had no trouble since.
1865474
You turn a knob which continues to grind until you come back and turn it again. You can walk away and do something across the kitchen while it continues to grind but it will also keep grinding until you turn it off even after all of your beans have gone through. The one downside to this grinder is that the grounds can stick to the side (static) of the plastic drawer you pull out after. It's not enough of an issue to turn us off of this grinder though.
1938181
I'm not sure but it sounds as though the grinder gear may be gunked up. Do you remove and clean everything after each use? Try cleaning things as well as possible, especially the gear in bottom of the grinder. If that doesn't work I'm afraid I can't help. Good luck and happy java!
1765309
I measure the beans with a coffee scoop before putting them in the grinder. Works fine, but if you are used to a timer, it may take awhile to get it down. The knob on the side can be turned a lot or a little. If you are unsure, put less beans in than you think you will need. I don't like leaving beans in the grinder. I've been very happy with my grinder. I bought the Precisio after returning the Encore as I do all different coffee preparations. I think the "timing" mechanisms are the same on both.
1900269
It appears the top reservoir that beans are put in is hard black plastic. Ground coffee doesn't appear to contact any plastic unless you use the plastic lid to store ground coffee in glass jar.
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.
1101540
My understanding is, not at home. However, I have never had a grinder wear out in years of use with my previous two burr grinders. Capresso suggests that if the grinder hangs up on a stone in the beans, the entire grinder should be returned to them, apparently so that they can replace the grinder
820780
Yes. Washed or dry/natural too. Of course as with any grinder, if the bean is "oily or wet," the grinds tend to stick to things. So you may need to tap the glass jar or the grinder just a little to dislodge them.
1562020
When I use this grinder, I hold it in one hand while I turn the crank with the other hand. To keep the whole thing from spinning in my grip, I have a wide rubber band around the top reservoir. I have not had a problem with the crank being loose on the central shaft of this grinder.
1168771
The grinder does not detach as there is a hinge on the opposite side of the latch that keeps the grinder connected to the base. I would suggest putting the grounds in another container for freezing. I love this grinder and used it up to a few days ago. I still highly recommend it.
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
1149238
Ours did the same thing. My husband had to re-vamp the grinder as it was rubbing. Our first time using it was a total mess too. We thought about returning it but my husband fixed it somehow but I could not tell you for sure what he did. He is a machine designer so he could see what the problem was.....
24429
The two plastic containers, one that holds beans and the other the ground coffee, are removable and easily washed. I tap the outer housing after each use to loosen any beans or ground coffee that may be left after processing. The outer housing requires a damp cloth to keep it shiny and dust free. It grinds to desired texture quickly. I've had no problems in over a year and am very pleased with this product. Very good for price range.
2074318
You need to hold the bottom and pull the whole top off. Just be careful. If you have peppercorn in there already, they could fly out.
867303
No. it exits the lower back of the grinder - there is no storage area and no hooks to wrap around to hold it in place. The Krups site has a 360 zoom photo of the back of the grinder showing the cord at : http://webapps.easy2.com/cm2/flash/generic_index.asp?page_id=36137612