RECOMMENDATIONS
This type of grinder will properly grind coffee for the following coffee machines:
- electric drip coffee makers,
- manual French press machines,
- percolators,
- manual cone coffee makers,
- steam/boiler espresso machines.
We do not recommend using this kind of grinder for pump espresso machines.
For best results grind only as much coffee as you will brew right away. Beans will maintain the aroma longer than ground coffee.
GRINDING
- Unwind cord. Make sure the grinder sits on a flat surface.
- Remove lid and fill the grinding chamber with beans. Use one tablespoon of beans per cup of coffee. Adjust the quantity to your own personal taste.
- Place lid on grinder and plug in the cord. Press and hold down the safety button. Grinding will start instantly.
- As soon as you release the button the grinding blades will stop rotating.
- When grinding is finished, unplug machine, slowly remove the lid. Remove all of the ground coffee from the bean container. Clean grinder (see next page).
GRINDING TIMES
When grinding the maximum amount of coffee we recommend to grind for 20 to 30 seconds. For best results grind in 10 second intervals (max. 40g). When the blade stops rotating, tap the grinder lightly, then start grinding again. This wil minimize the amount of coffee clinging to the bottom of the grinding container.
We do not recommend grinding for more than 30 seconds. If you grind longer, your coffee will get warmer and will lose some of its flavor.
GRINDING SPICES & HERBS
You can use your CAPRESSO grinder to grind dry spices and herbs. How ever, you might experience flavor transfers which can spoil your coffee taste. We recommend using a second grinder if you grind spices regularly.