Does the coating rub off over time? had this problem with every grinder i owned so far
1597129
Mine has received heavy use on a daily basis over the last 6 months and has shown no signs of wear.
1597130
Had this one for six months of heavy use and it hasn't showed any signs of ware. It looks like rather than being powder coated, painted, etc.. it's anodized which should last damn near forever.
1371403
Yes. I have heavily used mine for about 2 years and the Teflon coating is now starting to chip off but only slightly.
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!
1272264
No it's very good grinder.. I love it.. 100% recommend. I bought 2.. No paint chipping.
277637
If your finish is wearing off on the metal one, it is set too low and scraping on the metal bowl. I've had this one for at least a year now with no problems or complaints.
1859300
Sorry to here that! I have not had that happen. My ceramic griddle came with small scratches on the lip on one side and after using the griddle awhile, the scratches have not peeled or gotten bigger.
1497790
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.
1110755
Not really. I have had this grinder for a few months now, and find that if I tap the grinder, maybe 1/4 - teaspoon, at most, comes out. I don't save it as I want freshly ground coffee each time I make it. The directions recommend cleaning the burrs every few weeks, and I have done it twice in a few months - that's all. I have not noticed appreciable residue when I switch from one kind of bean to another.
1875579
No, I don't think it is normal. I've had mine for quite a while and it still gives pretty consistent grinds. In fact, I think it's the best pepper mill I've ever owned -- and I've owned a lot of them.
1251546
From what I can tell, yes. There is a dome like piece that joins the blade with the bowl. This piece could very well be a hard plastic; it's not soft. I'm not clear why the question though. I've ground many spices without even a scratch on the smooth glossy piece. Everything seems to stay brand new looking. I use an OXO Bottle Brush to very easily clean the bowl leaving no residue trace behind. I very much recommend this grinder - but I only need it for grinding spices, which it consistently and very effectively accomplishes.
724083
It is easily cleaned. I just doesn't work very well. The smallest bit of grounds or dust gets in the wrong place and the grinder has to be taken apart and cleaned then put back together.
243631
I have owned my Krups GVX-14 Coffee Grinder for 3 years now. We make 4-5 pots of coffee a day and have never had a problem with the coffee grinder. I clean it about once a month. The grinding burrs are just starting to show a little wear, but they can be purchased from Krups when they need to be replaced. I am very satisfied with the way the coffee grinder has held up these last 3 years.
1581167
The other answer seems to have got a bad product, or they changed their coating process at some point. I don't know the technical details, but mine has a very good finish, which, after more than 3 years of use, has not worn, chipped, or scratched very much at all. There are some small exposed spots that appeared after dropping it, but they have not caused any flaking. There is some slight fading where parts rub together or where it is handled most often, but you have to look for it.
1192219
Bernard, I also want to remind you that we offer a lifetime warranty so that in the rare case the grinder fails we will ship you a placement unit. And just like the other guys mentioned, like any tool it should be cleaned when needed.
1718610
I just got mine and I'm wondering if I should return, my drive shaft appears slightly bent and when I grind with nothing inside it scrapes ceramic on ceramic at one section of the rotation. :(
1983678
Yes. More so than any other grinder I've used in the past. The grinder performs well and this is not a big issue but you will most likely be cleaning up grinds that cling to the unit after you use it.
1983680
I wouldn't say it's a "problem" but some of the grounds cling up the side of the chamber due to static electricity, for sure. It just makes it look like it's full of grounds all the time, but doesn't seem to cause any actual problem after 6 ish months of daily use. The problem with this grinder is that the "extra fine" setting doesn't (and never did) work at all. However, the "fine" setting is good enough for us- it grinds it close to espresso - level fine ground.