The pepper grind is too slow. It takes for...ever to grind. Is there a trick to speed it up?
1701987
If I were to guess I would say you put it back in the charger after each use. That destroys ni-cad batteries. If you cannot replace the batteries (and then only put them back in the charger when the unit is dead or almost dead) do so, otherwise, you have just been educated on what they call ni-cad memory and why you should get lithium batteries if possible. I have had mine for about six months and I have not yet needed to recharge it and I use it almost daily.
1701988
I have a problem too. We tried everything but it is just not a good product. I am looking to replace the unit.
1783269
I do 18g on a medium grind (7 clicks from tightest setting) and it doesn't take more than a minute. I can time it next time I use it.EDIT 9/18/14: I timed it and 18g took 60 seconds.
1745005
you just make an adjustment.. no particular settings are on the mill. I usually use the finer setting.. as I don't like chunks of pepper.
65723
Yes, if you flip the grinder over, there's a brass screw that allows you to adjust the grind. We have our set for a pretty fine grind for black pepper, but it could go even finer.
1968163
This grinder has one speed and has no settings for coarse or fine etc. You control how fine something is ground by varying the grind time... or by pulsing the button manually. It's a good sturdy grinder and would likely grind up any spices that you might want to put in it though.
1654945
I've never tested adjusting the salt grind, but the pepper grinder is def adjustable.
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!
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With mine, there's a lot of spillage from the salt, compared to the pepper. On the other hand, a few days ago the grinder ring popped off and dumped a bunch of pepper "dust" everywhere. Fortunately, it popped right back on and doesn't seem to be any worse for it. Honestly though, if I knew back then what I know today about this item, I'd have probably passed by it in favor of a better model. This is a case of "you get what you pay for." I think I'm going back to having separate - wooden - mills.
2062085
Just regular black peppercorns is what I use. Try loosing the brass nut at the top. If it feels tight, then it won't grind. It should be a little loose.
684403
Good question, I don't remember what it said on box/directions and it doesn't say on grinder. It takes too much work and your thumb gets tired, unless you just like a little bit of pepper. I want to find one of those old Italian wooden grinders, but I was told the company was sold to a Chinese company who moved the factory to China and the resulting low quality... probably scour eBay.
711607
It produces fairly finely ground pepper, like any other typical pepper mill. There is no way that I'm aware of to adjust the grind. For your purpose, you may want to purchase an inexpensive coffee grinder and use it exclusively for grinding spices and herbs.
2085509
The more you turn screw on the bottom of the grinder out (counter clockwise) the coarser the grind should be. To make the grind finer, turn the peppermill upside down and turn the mill slightly back and forth like you are grinding. This will allow the pepper seeds to fall out of the grinding burr and make turning the adjusting screw easy to screw in.
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Hi, Melitta recommends a Fine grind. As fine as you can grind it, I have found.Cheer,Phil
1244333
I have only used it for pepper, but Yes, you can set the grind to quite fine.
174467
I never bought a grinder but was very meticulous in having the beans ground. Too fine and it became difficult to pull the lever, to coarse and the espresso was weak. Next time I will by my own grinder. Sorry not to be more helpful but it is a serious consideration.
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As with any grinding device, the shorter the pulse the courser the grind. I use this grinder for spices so I normally like a very fine grind so I pulse the button quite a few times. If I just press the grind button once or twice momentarily, the grind is much courser. I would also think that it also depends on what you are grinding. This is a very good grinder so I would give it a try. With some trial and error, you should be able to do what you want. Good luck.
1421040
I have and use about a half dozen of the grinders, but have never had a problem. Are you grinding something very tough? It might have worn down the ceramic mill. Metal grinders are best with the tough items like peppercorns. I use mine to grind coarser herbs or dried peppers.