Blendtec 52-601-BHM Kitchen Mill 60-Ounce Electric Grain Mill

by Blendtec

• Electric grain mill grinds up to 24 cups of natural whole-grain flour in under 8 minutes
• Variable speed settings; simple on/off switch; 60-ounce transparent container
• 10 amp direct-drive motor; self-cleaning, stainless-steel, Micronetic milling chamber
• Durable, high-quality materials; solid-state electronics; won't overheat
• Measures approximately 9 by 9 by 10-1/2 inches; 6-year limited motor warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 9 x 10.5 inches ; 8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B002LLOKBG
• Item model number: 52-601-BHM
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (105 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,769 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
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Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Ideal for those seeking healthier, more wholesome food options, this electric grain mill will grind up to 24 cups of natural whole-grain flour in less then eight minutes. Choose from a variety of different grains like whole wheat, rye, oats, rice, buckwheat, millet, corn, soybeans, barley, and others. Simply add the grain (available at health-food stores or from bakery suppliers) to the mill pan, choose the desired speed by turning the dial, flip the switch to "on", and watch as fine flour falls into the 60-ounce transparent container below. The appliance offers all the benefits of an old stone mill, but without any gumming, jamming, or glazing.

Why mill whole-grain flour at home? Natural kernels of whole wheat contain 16 minerals, 10 essential vitamins, and at least 4 other vitamin factors generally found in bran and wheat germ. Whereas refined white flour, usually front and center on the grocery-store shelf, consists mostly of starch, a small amount of protein, and very little vitamins or minerals. Other types of commercially milled flour compromise full nutrition as well, in order to prolong the flour's shelf-life. Flour from freshly milled grains at home, however, not only offers enhanced health benefits and an easy way to increase natural fiber in one's diet, it also tastes delicious--whether making homemade flour tortillas, a warm loaf of bread, a birthday cake for a friend, or a batch of chocolate-chip cookies with the kids on a rainy day. Furthermore, the mill will pay for itself with the money saved by milling flour at home, baking homemade goods, and buying grain in bulk. In addition to its durable construction with high-quality materials, the mill provides solid-state electronics, a self-cleaning stainless-steel Micronetic milling chamber, a 10 amp direct-drive motor, permanent lubrication, and a design that won't overheat. Built to last, the compact grain mill measures approximately 9 by 9 by 10-1/2 inches and carries a limited lifetime warranty on the chamber and pan with a six-year limited warranty on the motor.

Product Description

The worlds most advanced electric flour mill. It is designed for home use and will make fresh flour out of several kinds of whole grains. Discover the great taste of freshly milled grains. You can enjoy the great taste of natural whole grain flour anytime and built to last for years to come.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

132 of 132 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Can't live without it August 21, 2007

By Erika Mitchell TOP 500 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

This is a decent affordable electric mill. It has a large capacity reservoir and a dial for variable grinds of flours. You can pour about 2-3 cups of wheat berries in the hopper at a time, and add more as the grains flow through the grinder. I usually make about 6 cups of flour at a time, and the process takes about 5 minutes. I've made oat flour by simply putting rolled oats through the hopper, and corn meal using corn kernels. Corn kernels don't flow as well through the hopper, though. They need to be trickled in a bit more slowly so that they stay below the level of the intake hole at the bottom of the hopper. Flour coming out of the mill feels warm to the touch, but I have no idea if the temperature is high enough to decrease nutrients. In any case, once you get used to having fresh flour whenever you want, you can never go back, because store-bought flour tastes very flat and stale.

Cleaning the mill is relatively easy. All that is required is to pull out the foam filter and shake the flour out it, take off a plastic cup from inside the reservoir and shake it out, and wipe the reservoir clean. The internal parts of the mill require no cleaning (they're billed as self-cleaning).

The only problems I've had with the mill in 3 years of at least weekly use are with noise and the plastic latches. This is a very noisy appliance, and earplugs are a must if you will be in the same room while it is operating. The weak spot in the mill are the plastic latches that hold the top motor/hopper assembly to the reservoir. Since there is no other handle or place to grip the heavy top, one naturally pulls on the side latches to lift the motor off the reservoir, and this makes the side latches crack.... After the latches crack, there is no firm seal between the top and reservoir, so a haze of flour can puff out the sides while the mill is operating. That doesn't result in a significant loss of flour, but it can cover nearby surfaces with flour dust. Still, for the price and convenience, this is a great addition to any kitchen. Read more ›

80 of 81 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Good but not my favorite mill December 4, 2007

By Me and My House

I owned and used this mill daily for many years (12 years, I think) - that is 3 of them. The grinding worked great - I have no qualms with that. But it is not the most convenient, nor the sturdiest I've used. (It was back when I got my first one. Before the newer ones came out, I think this was the best.)

It is noisier than the newer mills, and produces more flour dust in the room (though it isn't bad - I've seen far noisier and "dustier" ones). The small hopper is a bit inconvenient, as is removing the mill head to get to the flour in the flour pan, as is the small hole the grain feeds through (you have to pretty much handfeed corn and larger beans to keep them flowing).

The biggest problem we had was the clips that hold the head to the pan would crack, and on one of our mills the underside of the head developed a pretty big crack. This mills were still usable, but you couldn't get as good of a seal (to keep down that flour dust).

The company was great to work with though about getting it fixed - and these problems occurred after a few years of use. So it's a good mill, but not the one I'd buy today. Me and My House now uses and recommends the NutriMill.

43 of 43 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Clip latches on side a MAJOR problem - Recommendations.... February 24, 2010

By tempewick

We have had this mill for about a year and a half and it has worked wonderfully as far as grinding wheat quickly and consistently.

However, we have had to replace the plastic covering twice due to the clips cracking or breaking completely off. My mother had the same problem with her old one, and so I was extra careful removing or handling the top according to the pamphlet instructions. They cracked anyway; the second time it cracked all the way to the vent. Only on the second fix did the receptionist tell me that if you lift the latch opposite the side where the overflow cup is, and then turn the motor like a hinge, does it minimize that problem (this is not explained in the instruction manual). However, it only took one person to struggle with it for it to break again.

IF YOUR CLIPS HAVE CRACKED: They will replace the plastic covering for free - that is under warranty. So there is no need to deal with flour spraying all over your counter. However, you do have to pay postage to ship it if you do not live near the store. They will pay to ship it back to you.

If not, removing and replacing the motor as described above definitely makes a difference.

The mill has served us well apart from this problem, but we will likely be getting a different one because I am really tired of dealing with this issue every six months.

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Grain Mill April 14, 2011

By Geri L. Bouwman

Amazon Verified Purchase

I love this product. Best item ordered in a long time. Believe me. I never realized the difference in taste of bread made with fresh milled flour over store bought flour. This is a must have. With this machine, I have my flour in minutes when I'm ready for it. Yes it's loud, but so are my kids. I got this through Amazon.com and received it with in a few days, actually sooner than expected. Thanks Amazon for the great service.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A great wheat grinder... April 5, 2008

By Passionate Cook

I really like this wheat grinder. It is quick and the flour is fine. I like how compact it is compared to other ones I've seen. I've only tried wheat so far, but am excited to try other grains and beans. The only downside is that it's loud, but I think that's just the nature of the beast.... my mom has the "whisper mill" which sounds like a jet engine.