1. Posted: Aug 6 2008

   This machine was our first experience with a burr grinder. We owned it for a little over a year. One day it just quit. While it worked, as others have said, it got the job done but required a lot of fussing around to find the right settings. Sometimes the beans would get stuck in the hopper and the motor would race. Static cling was often a problem (this seems to be weather-related). It was difficult to remove the top half of the burr wheel for cleaning. The grinder surfaces were small, and the whole thing just didn't seem very durable. I am now in the market for something better.

2. Posted: Jul 29 2008

   I have owned this grinder for less than 3 years. I use it 4-5 times a week on average. I grind only for myself. Last week I pushed the grind button and it disappeared inside the grinder. I sent it to a certified Krups repair and was notified that the parts necessary to repair were no longer available (remember it is less than 3 years old and this model is still for sale). I would urge potential buyers to shop around and spend a little more for another manufacturer.

3. Posted: Jul 24 2008

   I love my new grinder, I have been experimenting with different beans and the coffee tastes fresh and delicious. I do notice, however, that there have been a few times that the grinder will whine as if something is stuck, when that happens it does not make the proper amount of coffee. Not ever using a burr grinder before I am not sure why this happens or even if it should. Once I remove the upper burr and remove any partial beans, it will work fine, but I wonder why I would need to remove the upper burr after each and every use in order for this to operate properly.

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