Grind timer I have had this grinder for over three years using it every day for my drip coffee. I combine two separate roasts to make a half-caf blend at a medium grind. Besides the minor complaint of the plastic grind trap, I haven't had any complaints until recently.I have noticed that the yield doesn't seem to match the setting. For instance, four cups ground from the Cuisinart isn't the same as if I were to measure it from previously ground coffee. It always appears to produce less as though the timer runs short. I can't seem to find instructions anywhere, or disassemble the unit to see about adjusting the timer.Anyone else experience this or have ideas how to remedy it? Grind timer I have had this grinder for over three years using it every day for my drip coffee. I combine two separate roasts to make a half-caf blend at a medium grind. Besides the minor complaint... » Read More Grind timer I have had this grinder for over three years using it every day for my drip coffee. I combine two separate roasts to make a half-caf blend at a medium grind. Besides the minor complaint of the plastic grind trap, I haven't had any complaints until recently.I have noticed that the yield doesn't seem to match the setting. For instance, four cups ground from the Cuisinart isn't the same as if I were to measure it from previously ground coffee. It always appears to produce less as though the timer runs short. I can't seem to find instructions anywhere, or disassemble the unit to see about adjusting the timer.Anyone else experience this or have ideas how to remedy it? « Show Less
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OK if your grinder is not grinding a consistent amount of grounds, it is likely because the burrs need to be cleaned. Unscrew the bean hopper (lefty loosey) and clean the burr heads periodically. I owned mine 3.5 years before I discovered this, and have had it 5.5 years now, and it's still grinding strong.
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Are you incredibly anal retentive or stupid?If you have used it for 3 years, do you not know how to adjust the slider for the appropriate amount and ... let it go ??
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Are you cleaning it periodically. The shoot where the coffee comes out can get narrow over time with buildup. Also, you must completely screw off the hopper to get into the burrs to clean them. Without cleaning the buildup will slow output and strain the motor to eventual failure. So are you doing this maintenance or does the problem lie elsewhere? I have one which I use daily but it is only 3 weeks old
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Why is it that legitimate questions result in gratuitous abuse from some of the respondents? Some people just can't be trusted with virtual anonymity I guess. On behalf of those of us who have chosen to remain human, I apologize for the abusive responses you've received.
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I don't know I never had mine long enough to use the timer. I sent back tow of them as defective. Ended up getting a refund and getting a Mr.Coffee.
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I measure the beans with a coffee scoop before putting them in the grinder. Works fine, but if you are used to a timer, it may take awhile to get it down. The knob on the side can be turned a lot or a little. If you are unsure, put less beans in than you think you will need. I don't like leaving beans in the grinder. I've been very happy with my grinder. I bought the Precisio after returning the Encore as I do all different coffee preparations. I think the "timing" mechanisms are the same on both.
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The Grind Control button, on the front in the middle, goes from 2 to 12, is the only way I know to change the amount of coffee. It could be accidentally knocked to a different number. That's what has happened to me when I am cleaning the chute. If that is not the problem, I'd contact Cuisinart and I hope you're still under warranty.
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I'm not sure why it is so hard for folks with the coffee maker to answer questions correctly. From the manual from Cuisinart ( http://www.cuisinart.com/share/pdf/manuals/dgb-900bc.pdf ): "Grind Control Knob: Turn the Grind Control to choose the desired amount of coffee beans to grind." (ie you control for how many cups you are grinding(2,4,5,8,10,12) Not grind size(coarse,fine, etc). This makes sense as this is a DRIP coffee maker - so the size of grind should be fixed to the size suitable for drip coffee makers. Varying the grind size is used to address different ways of making coffee - so for espresso you grind much finer, and for french press you grind more course. This isn't a general purpose grinder - if you want a grinder to feed coffee to a variety of devices, buy that. This is a drip coffee maker. The grind size should be fixed for drip coffee.
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I have owned my grinder since January 2014. I use it twice every day, at least 3 times a day on weekends. I have had no problems.Yours may be defective. Definitely call customer service and give them the opportunity to make it right.
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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.
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No it does not; I base my amounts on timing and volume from experience; if I grind too much, I put the remaining ground coffee in a container in the freezer after I measure out the coffee into my coffee maker and then use the ground coffee within a day (I store my beans in the freezer). Over the last 30 years I have had about 4 coffee grinders and at least one had settings; however, these settings are not accurate depending upon the size of the bean, how packed the hopper is, how often the grinding wheels are cleaned (buildup of coffee oils can slow grinding down), etc. so I don't rely on settings for bean grinding. No it does not; I base my amounts on timing and volume from experience; if I grind too much, I put the remaining ground coffee in a container in the freezer after I measure out the coffee into my coffee maker and then use the ground coffee within a day (I store my beans in the freezer). Over the last 30 years I have had about 4 coffee grinders and at least one had settings; however, these settings are not accurate depending upon the size of the bean, how packed the hopper is, how often the grinding wheels are cleaned (buildup of coffee oils can slow grinding down), etc. so I don't rely on... » Read More No it does not; I base my amounts on timing and volume from experience; if I grind too much, I put the remaining ground coffee in a container in the freezer after I measure out the coffee into my coffee maker and then use the ground coffee within a day (I store my beans in the freezer). Over the last 30 years I have had about 4 coffee grinders and at least one had settings; however, these settings are not accurate depending upon the size of the bean, how packed the hopper is, how often the grinding wheels are cleaned (buildup of coffee oils can slow grinding down), etc. so I don't rely on settings for bean grinding. « Show Less
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Everyone has their own preference for their coffee. I like mine pretty strong so I use a good amount of coffee and set the grinder for seven . You can start at about three or four and see how that works. Then if there are still remaining beans, just add a couple of minutes until you know how long. Mine is very consistent in the time required. You won't hurt anything by experimenting. And you will enjoy a great cup of coffee!
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It is actually much more accurate. A timer will grind roughly the same amount, but different beans vary greatly in density. I measure the whole beans going in on a digital scale, so I know I am grinding the exact amount I need every time. For example, I use 2.3 Ounces for a full pot in my Technivorm. If I was using a timer, sometimes I would get a little more, sometimes a little less depending on the density of the beans. If I measure 2.3 ounces of beans, and grind them all, I get the exact right amount of coffee every time.
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I have never timed the process. It seems to me is very quick. Nintey nine percent of the time I use the timer and the coffee is waiting for me in the morning. The best of 3 well know brands of coffee makers I have gone through in the past 2 years. Would recommend.
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We use one in our office here and have run into this problem only two or three times when we first got it. We figured out a few things that can lead to this issue:-users mistakenly leaving the drip-stop in the half-shut position when brewing-loose grounds building up in the drip stop mechanism after successive brews (especially overflows) and blocking water flow-coffee that is too finely ground-gold filter not being seated fully/properly in the basket
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It could be either, Mine just stopped grinding one day, after taking it apart and ordering a new grinder bowl as shown here. I just went and bought a new coffee maker grinder on Ebay. works great. normally speaking, they last two to three years depending no how much coffee you make. I love the fresh ground coffee taste so, bought a replacement. good luck hope this helps.
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Why? I had my previous from Capresso for 8 years and never had a problem with the grinder. Other parts gave out and the grinder was still going strong! Please consult the manufacturer.
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I am not sure, there is must be something wrong with your machine. My coffee is still warn the next morning if we didn't finish the pot from the morning before. It's always got when I make it, so you may want to want to send it back for replacement
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I do 1/2 cup of Starbucks French roast. I have the setting on 8 cups towards a fine grind. The unit shuts off a bit later than all of the grinding has been done. I have not tried other settings.
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Hi Kate, this is a little tricky to diagnose via Amazon. Did you remove the hopper and bur? You should do this just to be sure there is nothing visible that could prevent the grounds from exiting the unit into the container. You might also try running a paperclip down through the shoot to be sure nothing has gotten stuck in there. Also, did you set to a very fine grind? If so, maybe dial it back to be sure you can get any grinding action. Does the motor seem as though it is laboring to perform the grind? I hope someone else can chime-in here, but give Baratza a call. I know you said no clogs, but I always go through the steps (even the most logical ones) a couple of times to be sure I did not mis something. Good luck and I wish I had the magic answer to your problem. I hope you get the grinder working because I sure enjoy mine and it still is performing perfectly. Best