GRINDING TIPS
If you are grinding coffee beans
,
know that different grind
textures are used for different types of coffee makers
.
Vary the grinding times to suit your taste and type of
beans you grind
.
COARSE grinds are generally used for
percolators
,
coffee urns
,
and French presses
.
MEDIUM grinds are used for drip coffee makers
and steam
-
type espresso machines
.
FINE grinds are used for espresso machines
with an electric pump
.
For the freshest
,
most flavorful coffee
,
grind only enough
for the pot you are making
.
Coffee beans can keep up to
2
months in the
freezer in an airtight container and can be
ground while still frozen
.
Coffee grounds left in your grinder can become
stale and affect the flavor of freshly ground
coffee
.
Be sure to clean the grinding chamber
,
blades
,
and cover after each use
.
(
Instructions
for deep cleaning are on Page
9)
This grinder can only grind dry
,
brittle foods such as
coffee beans
,
soy nuts
,
dog
/
cat dry food
,
cloves
,
cinnamon
,
xylitol
,
flax seeds and various nuts
.
The
grinder will be able to grind MOST beans
,
spices
,
herbs
,
grains
,
and seeds
.
It will NOT grind anything extremely hard
,
gummy
,
or
large
,
so do not attempt to do so
,
or you may damage the
unit
.
Examples of prohibited items of use are
:
nutmeg
,
caraway seeds
,
and peppers
.
Do NOT grind peanuts or grains such as wheat
,
rice
,
barley
,
or dried corn
.
Do NOT use it to chop ice cubes
.
Attempting to grind any of these foods may damage the
unit
.
Tilting the grinder
30°
or shaking it slightly will help
loosen up the grindable items
,
and position them to a
better grinding area to ensure a more consistent grind
.
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