How difficult is it to clean this grinder?
362452
Major hassle!!!!! Don't buy this product. It clogs up and stops very easily.
362453
Easy. Just put a handful of instant rice in it and grind. Then use brush and clean the burrs
917395
I've had mine for several months and it's working fine. I do clean it out on a weekly basis by rinsing out both hoppers and the removable blade and blowing out the body of the grinder. If it only worked 10 times, it might be defective. Send it back.
724086
I've had a few different brands of grinders and I honestly think this is the easiest to clean due to the wide reservoir. I find what works well is a small brush specifically designed to clean grinders. Cleaning after each use prevents oily residue from building up in the reservoir.
279856
I haven't really needed to clean mine so far. I only grind coffee in it and it's stayed pretty clean. I don't mind a little dust. That said, if I had to clean it, I'd just wipe it off with a damp rag.
2278879
I only have used this grinder on almonds. It is very easy to clean if you do it immediately. Hot, soapy water does the trick. The outer surface is not as shiny as when new, but a metal polish may fix that. Be careful that the glass jar does not become unattached during use. Just carry by the bottom. Enjoy!
1404095
Well.. the every day cleaning is no problem - just the obvious carafe and basket, etc.. However, about every 4 to 6 weeks you have to clean the grinder.If you forget to do it, you find just a carafe full of hot water only with no coffee. So, we found the instructions on the manual (copy on their website).It took my husband about half an hour (after we drank our coffee from our Nespresso). It is not really a problem, since now we schedule it so that we are not caught unaware at an inconvenient time.
1921876
This has been a problem reported by other reviewers and I also have had the problem when I over tightened something inside while cleaning. I had the grinder fixed. Since then, the grind has been very even. You can read the comments section of my review to learn the whole story.
598721
If you mean cleaning as in washing - I have not really done that. But if you mean getting all the grind out after each use so that there is little or no residue ground coffee in the well, I find that this model is much easier than Krups that I also use. Somehow with the Krups model, coffee grind get on the plastic cover as well as the well bottom and it is harder to get it out. With this Secura model, virtually no grind gets on the cover and the bottom of the well meets the side wall in a larger radius that the grind gets out easier. Overall, I find it easier to get most of the grind out of the well after each use for this model than the Krups. If you mean cleaning as in washing - I have not really done that. But if you mean getting all the grind out after each use so that there is little or no residue ground coffee in the well, I find that this model is much easier than Krups that I also use. Somehow with the Krups model, coffee grind get on the plastic cover as well as the well bottom and it is harder to get it out. With this Secura model, virtually no grind gets on the cover and the bottom of the well meets the side wall in a larger radius that the grind gets out easier. Overall, I find it easier to get most of the grind out of... » Read More If you mean cleaning as in washing - I have not really done that. But if you mean getting all the grind out after each use so that there is little or no residue ground coffee in the well, I find that this model is much easier than Krups that I also use. Somehow with the Krups model, coffee grind get on the plastic cover as well as the well bottom and it is harder to get it out. With this Secura model, virtually no grind gets on the cover and the bottom of the well meets the side wall in a larger radius that the grind gets out easier. Overall, I find it easier to get most of the grind out of the well after each use for this model than the Krups. « Show Less
2049159
Each use: The pot, lid, grounds basket and unit it fits in. Take 1 minute. Once a month I clean the grinder which takes a little time. Well worth it.
190164
It takes a while to properly clean the grinder. You could switch beans and grind a little and dispose of the "cleansing" ground beans.
2071823
It does take a little time and effort. I think your doing it right but it takes more time then an electric grinder.
796292
nothing is removable. i just wipe clean with a damp cloth & dry well. this is one hell of a good grinder.
598722
I have cleaned my grinder by wiping it with a cloth dampened with a solution of vinegar and water, or mild dish detergent and water. I am assuming you will not immerse the machine in water. The direction that came with the grinder suggested filling the well of the grinder with arm & hammer baking soda overnight to eliminate orders left behind for spices (i.e. rosemary, cloves, etc.). I have only used it for grinding spices three time and the baking soda works.
1027254
No, so far the grinder has stayed dry. The grinder does not need to be cleaned every time it is used.
26801
I clean mine by rinsing or with the little brush every day. It only takes seconds to rinse or brush. Sometimes there are leftover coffee beans or a little build up of grounds. I have a friend who had one for 6 years and he told me to give it a quick rinse when I put in new beans. Pretty easy.
1985325
It is actually quite easy to take apart. In order to use a shop vac, you do need to remove the grind cover. Then you can use a standard vacuum cleaner or shop vac to complete the process. The instructions were easy to follow. I have had mine over a year now and have really enjoyed how well it grinds the coffee. No powder like in a chopper.
940757
Yeh Bruce I was super anal about not "cross contaminating" my grind but I have not had an issue yet. Only issue I had was when I first bought this grinder I tasted a metallic after taste in my coffee. I was ready to return it but gave it a couple weeks and I'm glad I did. I think the burrs just needed to be seasoned. Which goes back to the question "SHOULD I clean my grinder, not WHEN.