Kitchen & Housewares : Capresso 556 Stainless-Steel Burr Grinder
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Binding: Kitchen Brand: Capresso Color: Stainless EAN: 0794151401587 Label: Capresso Manufacturer: Capresso Model: 556.05 Publisher: Capresso Release Date: May 15, 2006 Sales Rank: 64203 Studio: Capresso Features:
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Product Description:
This Capresso Infinity grinder offers exceptional results for home, the office or wherever fine coffee is served. Choose from any of the 16 settings (four each for extra fine, fine, regular and coarse) using the commercial grade, solid conical steel burrs that precisely grind your roasted beans. A gear reduction motor works slowly with little noise; the reduced static and heat buildup produce more flavorful results. It holds 8.8-oz. of beans, and features a timer than can be set from 5 to 60 seconds. There's even a Pulse setting for a quick whir. Comes complete with cleaning brush and measuring scoop. And for ease of cleaning, the grinding wheel is completely removable.Features & Benefits: Extremely wide range from Turkish fine to coarse for all kinds of coffee preparation. Clearly marked fineness settings, 4 each for extra fine, fine, regular and coarse. A total of 16 settings. Commercial grade solid conical steel burrs with advanced cutting design for high precision grinding. Gear reduction motor grinds slow with reduced noise and little static build-up. Slowest grinding speed in its class creates less friction and heat build up preserving maximum aroma and flavor in any grind setting. Safety lock system. Upper conical burr removable for easy cleaning. Tight fitting ground coffee container (holds up to 4 oz. of ground coffee) See through bean container holds up to 8.8 oz. of
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- JunkWe replaced a Cuisinart burr grinder with a faulty switch with this machine. We have had the Capresso for only about six months. It began jamming and failing to complete a grind cycle after two months. This was at middle grind settings. We have diassembled the Capresso numerous times for cleaning but the jamming has progressively become worse. Also, from the beginning it produced excess static which results in a cloud of coffee dust being ejected from the bin when the bin is removed after grinding. The Cuisinart worked much better for years.
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- Bad product, bad customer serviceReceived the 556 as gift in early April. Stopped working after a week of use in spite of proper cleaning and care. Customer service offered free replacement. Was told 556 and 557 are no longer manufactured because of many problems. Also offered upgrade to the 560 for only $30 if I return the broken one. Opted for upgrade. Changed mind and called back a few days later. Told that now I would have to return broken one regardless. Whatever. Don't want either one.
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- Perfect Grinder for a French PressThis grinder works perfectly for people who use a French Press. I have owned this grinder now for 6 months and have used it almost every day. Grind size is always consistent. No real static issues to speak of. The only thing I would say is a "negative" is that you sometimes have to wiggle the grinder to get more coffee to feed in the burrs. Overall, I am very pleased with my purchase.
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- 5 star grinder at a low priceI was skeptical at first from reading the reviews but I have to say this is the best grinder I have ever owned. I was intending on buying the more expensive model but as I was shopping I came across this model in the store and figured I would try it and if I wasn't happy it would be easier to return. I expected it to be very noisy as some have said when in fact it's very quiet. I have yet to experience clogs or a mess. After grinding it cleans up in seconds. As with any grinder cleaning should be done right after every use. It grinds as I select and no clumps or chunks as I have experienced with prior machines. I give this a 5 star in every way.
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- really bad grinderThis is a badly designed machine. It clogs up and there is nothing more fun than spending 30 minutes first thing in the morning struggling to get it unclogged before I can make coffee. The design is such that I end up with coffee all over the place. The grind was uneven and bad. This machine finally stopped working at all, not that I really cared anymore at that point. I threw it away and got my old little grinder back out. Do not buy this - it is trash!