Burr Coffee Grinder

by Capresso

Product Features

• Electronic timer grinds 2 to 12 cups, shuts off automatically
• 17-position selector permits grinding from extra fine to extra coarse
• Bean container holds up to 8 ounces; burr detaches for easy cleaning with brush
• Ground coffee container with lid can be stored in refrigerator
• Measures 6-1/2 by 5-1/2 by 9 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Product Details

Product Manual [60kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 5.5 x 9 inches ; 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004YV8F
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (78 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #334,838 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

With a 17-position selector that ranges from extra fine to extra coarse, this electric coffee grinder converts coffee beans into the proper consistency for every sort of coffeemaker, including French presses, espresso and drip machines, and percolators. Handsome and durable, the grinder operates with 21st-century precision and ease. Pour up to 8 ounces of beans into the top container, select the number of cups desired, turn a dial to choose one of the 17 grind consistencies, and push the on/off button. Ground coffee spills through a spout into the container in front, which can be stored in the refrigerator to keep ground coffee fresh. Cleaning the grinding burr with a brush is a snap, as it detaches easily. The grinder is made of hard, gleaming plastic and stands 9-1/2 inches high. --Fred Brack

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars If you're looking for a grinder, turn and run, May 3, 2000

By 

New mom "rjld" (Eugene, OR United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Capresso 551.01 Burr Coffee Grinder, Black (Kitchen)

I purchased this grinder and had it for only a month and it died. I called the Capresso hotline and got extremely rude customer service. I tried everything they suggested and the grinder was just plain dead. If I'm going to pay a larger sum of money for a product, it had better be good quality and I had better get good customer service. I sent the product back and got a full refund. I guess that is the best customer service Capresso could have ever given me. It is unfortunate that it is so difficult to find another grinder on the market that is in an affordable range like the Capresso. Its affordability is all it has going for it. I'm still searching for a quality grinder that won't put a big dent in my wallet. Oh, FYI the grinder was extremely noisy and it spit grounds all over the place. Keep searching.......

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor design, low quality, June 20, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Capresso 551.01 Burr Coffee Grinder, Black (Kitchen)

I returned my grinder after a few tries. Two major problems: (1) poor quality seal on the container spreads coffee grinds all over the counter; (2) the bean container at the top is poorly shaped, so a good portion of beans will not slide down into the grinding mechanism unless you shake the grinder.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Counterpoint to negative reviews, July 24, 2006

By 

Mark Borchers (The Woodlands, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Capresso 551.01 Burr Coffee Grinder, Black (Kitchen)

I've been using this model of the Capresso burr grinder for about four years. I am bewildered by some of the negative comments I see on Amazon, for they are directly contradictory to my experience. The only disadvantage that I'll concede on this model is that it's not the right choice for high volume grinding for a large number of people. At home for an individual or a couple, it's hard to imagine a better solution or a better value. The price is great for a burr grinder. Mine has been producing accurate grinds without fail for the entire four-year period I've owned it. Visitors who grind their own coffee have commented that it's comparatively quiet. It won't dust your kitchen as long as you don't forget to slide the hopper into place (knock on wood). It has 1-9 coarseness settings. It does seem that if you ALWAYS use the same grind, it kind of "settles in" to that setting. It may be a good idea to use varying settings occasionally. Highly recommended for any home user.

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