Factory-Reconditioned KitchenAid Pro Line Burr Coffee Grinder, Pearl Metallic

by KitchenAid

Product Features

• Commercial Stainless Steel cutting burrs
• 15 Grind sizes in half size increments
• 7 oz Glass hopper and Coffee bin
• Low-Noise, Low RPM operation
• Reconditioned to "like new" condition w/6 Month Hassle Free Replacement Warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 10 x 14 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000IKE1TI
• Item model number: RKPCG100PM
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #158,549 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

The KitchenAid Pro Line Coffee Mill is made of handsome Die-Cast metal housing making for a rugged, stable, and easy to clean unit. With the Pro Line Coffee Mill, you can adjust the Commercial Quality Stainless Steel Cutting Burrs to 15 different Grind Sizes for that perfect Espresso, French Press, or cup of automatic drip. The 7 oz capacity bean hopper and coffee bin are glass to minimize the static "cling" of coffee grounds. The DC motor with gear reduction system makes for quiet grinding. System turns the cutting burrs at just 450 rpm, minimizing the frictional heating of the grinds and preserving coffee flavor and aroma. The Under-Cabinet design allows the unit to fit easily under wall cabinets on the countertop. The smooth metal housing is a snap to wipe clean. Bean hopper, hopper lid, and coffee bin are dishwasher-safe.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not a toy, a serious grinder, December 9, 2006

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Michael Schuyler - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Factory-Reconditioned KitchenAid Pro Line Burr Coffee Grinder, Pearl Metallic (Kitchen)

I've used what I now realize are toy coffee grinders for years. These "blade" grinders typically use a twin blade and centrifugal force to grind the beans. The longer it spins, the finer the grain. They open from the top, then you lift the entire thing over into a jar. It's messy, the grain is almost unpredictable (You can tell by the sound, kind of), static makes the grain stick to the plastic, and the things break after a couple of years. I've had many and I always have just gone out and bought another one. I wish I'd been willing to spend the extra dollars for one of these earlier. I'm quite sure I will pass it on to my grandkids. It's built like a tank, relatively quiet, and allows fine control over the grind. The "grinders" themselves are huge and made of heavy metal. The hopper and the receptacle are made from glass, and there's a two-year complete replacement guarantee. Go for it and get a good one this time, and likely for the last time. You won't be disappointed.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love This Grinder, November 21, 2006

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real fussy (New Hampshire) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Factory-Reconditioned KitchenAid Pro Line Burr Coffee Grinder, Pearl Metallic (Kitchen)

We love this professional coffee grinder we received as a Christmas gift last year. It is relatively quiet, clean to use and easy to clean up, and grinds coffee to any size and amount you like very quickly. It does take up more room on the counter than the lower cost models, but if you want professional results, this is the one. Highly recommend.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Powerful, good grind, but with some design flaws, January 15, 2007

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N. Malmquist (Paris, France) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Factory-Reconditioned KitchenAid Pro Line Burr Coffee Grinder, Pearl Metallic (Kitchen)

A friend who owns one of these grinders highly recommended it to me. I took the deal on the reconditioned version, saving about $200, all at the cost of a shortened warranty. I have had great success with Kitchen Aid products in the past, so I don't anticipate any problems. The grinder itself is solidly built, and it grinds with plenty of power. The sound of the motor alone instills confidence that this piece of equipment will last a long time. The grind is certainly acceptable. I usually make either French press coffee or espresso, and the two ends of the spectrum are fine for my needs. The one complaint I have (which is echoed by others) is that the hopper design is less than perfect. Beans get caught in several different crevices and flat spots on their way to the burrs. This is remedied by a slap on side of the machine, or employing a skewer or chopstick to coax the beans down to where they need to go. The top lid does not fit tightly, but I usually weigh out my beans each time as opposed to keeping beans in the hopper-and the lack of a timer necessitates you measure the amount of beans you want each time you grind anyway. The glass catcher seems a little fragile, and its shape is not great for scooping out of, but these aren't major complaints. All in all, it's a fine grinder, it's well built and seems like it will last some time, and the few design flaws don't detract much from the overall quality.