Can you run the grinder without waiting the 5 minutes? At 20 seconds I get only about 2-3 tablespoons.
802644
I run it consecutively 4-5 times with only a slight pause inbetween, and I've never had it overheat. I've owned it for over 2 years now and it still runs fine.
802645
This is a bad design on an otherwise great grinder. However I have been running mine at 15 seconds twice in a row for many months without issue. If you are running a really fine grind and want to avoid overheating the motor you may want to give at least some time before running 20 seconds twice and I wouldn't advice a triple run (or more) without waiting the full 5 min.
1972009
I can't say. I use it for espresso. So I use a very fine grind. You can adjust it for any grind size. It takes about 5 minutes or so to grind enough for espresso. But that's a really fine grind but also a small amount. It would be considerably faster on a larger grind.
158834
From my limited use thus so far I have adjusted with the machine off. The only things I can see that may go wrong is some clogging may occur or it will be difficult to go from coarse to fine. I have not experienced that yet like others have. In the instructions they do mention to run for a few seconds while turning grind size knob if you have issues, otherwise grind size can be done while off. Also they mention if it is hard going from coarse to fine then you may have to take hopper off and clear beans....again I have not had any issues of any kind so far.
805096
Sorry, can't help you. Actually this is my 2nd Bodum Bistro coffee grinder. I've had the first one for almost two years. I use it about 5 times a week to grind enough beans to make 10 cups each time. The first one still works fine. I only bought the second one as a back up in case it is no longer available if and when the first one gives out. I've started doing that- if I find something I *really* like I buy a second one because they have a habit of "improving" it to the point that I no longer like the new "improved" model.
1972012
Time to grind depends on how fast you turn the crank and you can grind up to 3-4 cups worth at a time. I make 1-2 cups worth and it takes less than 1 minute and I don't turn it that fast. Grind is adjustable but you have to taje handle off to adjust so I experimented and found the right setting for my style maker.
43421
The one I have doesn't have a timer. The grinder runs until it has ground all the coffee for the number of cups for which it was set.
658638
Shake the unit while grinding (or pause & flip it over & back after a couple of seconds). The grounds will be much more even.
1400630
I like a fine ground and it takes me less than 10 seconds to get it fine. The metal filter in my coffee maker allows some fines to pass but I don't mind. I guess that it would take somewhere between 5 and 10 seconds for a medium grind.
1472188
I used a variable speed drive that I plugged my fixed speed grinder into.A fixed speed grinder turns much to fast without using something to slow down the RPMs
66677
I grind 32 grams in 20 seconds. The fineness of grind is about half way between the finest and coursest settings.
2172991
It might be the grind. My coffee if finely ground, I use 4 Tablespoons per pot (20oz). Its yummy.
1478414
It depends on how fine you are grinding. The smaller grinds take a little longer. But either way a minute or two.
218673
My grinder has settings 0-40. Mine is set on 18. So basically a medium setting.
378366
You can do this without a problem - other than the wait of 15+ minutes over 3 minutes to get your coffee. My solution to the same problem has been to buy an $8 3-pin mechanical timer that comes on at 5:30am and switches off at 10am. This allows coffee with a 3-minute wait during only the times that drink coffee both weekdays and weekends. I don't know if the environmental damage from the manufacturing of the plastic and metal timer are worse than that from the generation of unneeded electricity from a coal plant (I suspect that this would depend on how many years I use this machine) but it makes me feel a little less like a planetary leech (-: You can do this without a problem - other than the wait of 15+ minutes over 3 minutes to get your coffee. My solution to the same problem has been to buy an $8 3-pin mechanical timer that comes on at 5:30am and switches off at 10am. This allows coffee with a 3-minute wait during only the times that drink coffee both weekdays and weekends. I don't know if the environmental damage from the manufacturing of the plastic and metal timer are worse than that from the generation of unneeded electricity from a coal plant (I suspect that this would depend on how many years I use this machine) but it... » Read More You can do this without a problem - other than the wait of 15+ minutes over 3 minutes to get your coffee. My solution to the same problem has been to buy an $8 3-pin mechanical timer that comes on at 5:30am and switches off at 10am. This allows coffee with a 3-minute wait during only the times that drink coffee both weekdays and weekends. I don't know if the environmental damage from the manufacturing of the plastic and metal timer are worse than that from the generation of unneeded electricity from a coal plant (I suspect that this would depend on how many years I use this machine) but it makes me feel a little less like a planetary leech (-: « Show Less
602045
The timer has nothing to do with the coarseness of the grounds; it's only to determine how long the grinder runs. The grounds fall out of the grinder as soon as they're the right size, whether or not the grinder is still going. For three scoops of beans, though - "4" is good.
1562021
Due to it's shape, and a long crank, you CAN actually hold it in one hand (place your hand on the join between the top and bottom chambers) and crank with the other, which means you can do it easily while standing up. However, I have the best results by sitting down, and gripping the bottom of the grinder between my knees, holding it with my non-dominant hand, at the top of it just below the crank, and cranking with my dominant hand. Very efficient method of holding it steady, and I can grind it pretty quickly.
304779
There are a few variables coming into play with grind times for a cup of coffee. Grinding at the finest setting (creating an almost powder consistency) takes like two or three times longer than the courser settings. Some ppl like two or three times as much ground coffee per cup. Some ppl turn the grind handle faster than others, etc.If I have it set at finest setting and grind enough coffee to fill the little glass jar about 1/3 full and go at a steady pace - I'm guessing about 10 mins or so.