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| Brand: KitchenAid
Temporarily Out of Stock...
But Amazon Should Have It
Rating:  132 reviews
Color: Komen Pink
Dimensions (in): 13.8 x 4.6 x 4.6
Legal Disclaimer: Sale Ends: 05-11-2008. You may return or exchange merchandise purchased from Macy's @ Amazon by mail only.
MPN: KCG200PK
Model: KCG200PK
UPC: 050946941547
EAN: 0050946941547
ASIN: B00064XR9G
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| Customer Reviews:
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At least they have a good warranty February 13, 2007
H. Bennett (Big D)
I have had some bad luck with coffee grinders, so I decided to go with Kitchen aid because of the hassle free warranty and Kitchen aid's reputation. I purchased the grinder in November. My original grinder malfunctioned after 2 months. A hassle free replacement was sent, but this one has the same issue after a month of use - a head pin (internally) that has sheared off. The good news is that Kitchen Aid is going to send me an upgraded grinder, as this one is no longer available. In the end, it seems I will be getting a better coffee grinder than the one that I originally paid for. Even though 2 have broken, I rate this product 3 stars because Kitchen sid just keeps sending out replacement ones until they get it right.
 Great looking, Poor performing January 22, 2007
Abbey
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
We had this grinder for about 6 months before it started to show it's flaws. It grinds wonderfully and has several settings from super espresso fine to coarse. Problem is, the grinds get stuck in there somehow and jam the wheel that you turn to select the settings. Basically, it will only grind 3 or so different ones for us now. We just keep it on medium all the time. I love the look of it- kind of retro- but if I had it to do over again, I would buy a better quality... Kind of surprising too since KitchenAid is such a reputable brand.
 Thanks to your reviews its still our favorite appliance January 13, 2007
shindiganna (Brooklyn, NY United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
We purchased this to replace a 20 year old spice grinder style that finally gave up the ghost. The first few weeks we were delighted with it's sexy retro design (red) and how it streamlined making a pot of coffee in the morning (brilliant to store the beans right in it). We use it everyday, and after a couple of weeks, we started experiencing problems with bits of coffee shooting out, as described by many owners. Grr.
WM Flanik described how to fix slippage with the burrs, and M. Plichta identified problems with static electricity. My husband fixed the burrs, and now we simply touch the stove while flicking the switch in order to ground. No more flying coffee bits :)
Thanks for the suggestions!!!!
 maybe over kill January 3, 2007
Robert Doyle (Wyoming Co., NY)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This grinder may be over kill for one pot of coffee in the morning, but I like it. Sometimes I even make a second pot in the afternoon. My only issue is that it will throw a few grounds on the counter at the end of the grind cycle, the spout could be re-designed.
***LOOSE BURR MOUNTING CAUSE OF MANY GRINDING PROBS.; HOW TO FIX IT (NOT IN MANUAL)*** January 1, 2007
W. M. Flanik
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is more a tip for current owners.
The problem: Many note how the grinder periodically begins shooting out coarse bits of beans instead of grinding properly. Mine too did that quite often. The problem with mine--and I imagine this is the design flaw to which so many reviewers allude--is that the bottom cutting burr became loosened from the metal base that spins it. I would venture that this means that the motor cannot get enough 'traction' on the beans, and consequently the burrs slip and slide across the bean surface rather than grinding into it. Owing to the high speeds at which the burrs roate, the slipping and sliding propels the bean fragments outward at tremendous velocity, but doesn't actually grind them much. (I don't know whether my burr came loose from grinding, or was shipped loose from the factory, or both.) I cannot generalize to all grinders, but the other reviewers had experiences so similar to mine that I think this really might be the cause of many folk's headaches.
The promised tip: To remedy this, disassemble the unit as per the instructions in the manual, then take the bottom burr into your hands and twist the top and bottom parts in opposite directions. If they move back and forth, then you must use a screwdriver to tighten the two screws that fasten the burr to the bottom part that spins it. Reassemble the unit as per manual instructions.
[Potential buyers: this is easier than it sounds. Actually, it is only one more step than cleaning the burrs, which you have to do anyway once in a blue moon. A *lovely* unit once one takes this flaw into consideration. Others note that it manages to both store and grind beans whilst occupying little counter space--and they are right. The grind is also superb, and the retro design elicits envy from guests. Really.]
Bonus tip, also for owners: many complain about the stray grounds that come out. If your unit is working right, there will indeed be a few errant grounds each grinding (especially if you bother to clear the spout after each grind as I do). I deal with this by placing a soup plate under the unit--fits perfectly, but it quite detracts from the stark elegance of the machine.]
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