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Coffee-Hub.biz - KitchenAid KPCG100NP Pro Line Burr Coffee Grinder, Nickel Pearl
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List Price: $299.99
Our Price: $198.50
Your Save: $ 101.49 ( 34% )
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Manufacturer: KitchenAid
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Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Kitchen
Brand: KitchenAid
Color: Nickel Pearl
EAN: 0883049007908
Feature: Coffee grinder with quiet DC motor and durable die-cast metal housing
Label: KitchenAid
Manufacturer: KitchenAid
Model: KPCG100NP
Publisher: KitchenAid
Studio: KitchenAid
Variation Description: Nickel Pearl
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Features
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Coffee grinder with quiet DC motor and durable die-cast metal housing
Adjustable stainless-steel cutting burrs for 15 different grind sizes; compact design
7-ounce glass bean hopper and coffee bin; low rpm operation preserves flavor
Dishwasher-safe bean hopper, hopper lid, and coffee bin; cleaning brush included
Measures 12 by 6 by 13-1/2 inches; 2-year hassle-free replacement warranty
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Great grinder!
Comment: This is a fantastic coffee grinder! Even grind, adjustable burr to go beyound the preset choices. Quiet(for a coffee grinder!)and smooth running. Love the glass hopper and bin. The only thing I would change is the shape of the bin that the grinds go into. It's a large bell shape which is akword for my small hands. Otherwise, it's the best I've ever owned!
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Underwhelmed
Comment: So utterly disappointing! After reading all the reviews and technical descriptions I settled on the K.A. because of the K.A. reputation and because it's the only burr grinder with a glass catch bowl. I was tired of the static cling inherent with plastic catch containers. Plastic containers also abrade thus exacerbating the cling problem. So I'll keep this exorbitant purchase (costing 4 times as much as I needed to spend) but very begrudgingly. First, the auger feed mechanism LOOKS robust and more than adequate to the task but doesn't work worth a darn. I time the grind to meter the amount of ground coffee. This method doesn't work because the feed occasionally cavitates throwing the timing off entirely. Further, the fact that there is no timer on this expensive machine is a bit surprising to begin with. I have to use the sweep second hand on my watch. Secondly, there apparently remains a sufficient amount of ground coffee in the grinding chamber after the motor is shut off to turn rancid and spoil the next day's batch. My coffee no longer tastes as good as it used to. I expected far more from Kitchen Aid, especially considering the tall price. However, the grind uniformity is very good.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Nice unit overall....
Comment: Its a solid unit and does a very good job providing an even grind. Its relatively quiet as well.
Only negatives are
- Its got a large "footprint" (takes up counter space)
- On occasion the beans get stuck in the feeder mechanism requiring a slight tap.
- The dial does shimmy a little when grinding (which may be a sign of issues to come?)
Its certainly not cheap but does a nice job and seems to be of solid construction. We're using in a small office environment.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Best Coffee Grinder You Can Buy
Comment: This is the best coffee grinder you can buy. The grind is uniform and your coffee will taste better as a result. I bought one for the office and was so happy with it, I bought one for my home. I've owned both for about two years. Other people who share my office have used it and bought one for THEIR homes after using it. It's that good.
It has a few flaws, but they can be easily overcome. Here's how:
1. The lower glass container is pretty thin, and removing it can knock coffee dangling from underneath the unit onto your countertop. Here's the solution to both problems: DON'T USE IT! That's right, I don't even know where either of mine are. Put the coffee in the top container, then hold the filter underneath the unit and turn it on. You won't break the glass container because you won't use it, the paper filter won't knock the coffee from the bottom of the unit, and, as an added plus, there is nothing to clean.
2. There is no measure on the upper container. Big deal, for $1 at any kitchen store, you can but a measuring scoop. Try to find a flat bottom one if you can.
3. Some beans get stuck above the grinding gears. Another non-issue: for $1, at any kitchen store or coffee shop, you can buy a small coffee brush (it looks like a watercolor paint brush, but with very short bristles arranged in a wide, flat pattern).
So the technique is: scoop the amount of coffee you want with your $1 scoop. Hold a filter underneath with one hand and grab your $1 brush with the other. Turn the unit on and use the brush to brush the coffee beans around. 10 seconds later, you are done and there is NOTHING to clean, EVER!
You'll never go back: we never did and everyone who uses it in my office buys one for their home.
Customer Rating:
Summary: KitchenAid Pro Line Burr Coffee Grinder lives up to it's name
Comment: Having owned the less expensive KitchenAid burr coffee grinder for three years, while a workhorse, was inconvenient to use. The feed for the container where the coffee entered the glass had to be cleaned after several cups worth of coffee beans were ground, which was annoying. The fact that the cup had to be positioned directly under the spout did not prevent the grinds from often spilling outside the cup. Because the Pro Line feeds the grounds directly into a glass container underneath the grinder no clean up is required. It's more powerful motor although not noise free, runs smoothly and more quietly than the upright model.
The glass container on top of the unit holds enough coffee beans for at least one to two weeks worth of coffee cups depending on the number of cups I have per day. It's accessibility consists of simply removing the lift off top which makes it easy to use. The quality of the grind is consistent with the number you select on the adjustable dial that clicks into place to create the desired coarseness or fine expresso grind.
An improvement can be made where the glass container under the grinder is removed in that some of the grinds fall when the cup is pulled out for use, creating a minor splatter. In addition, a measuring spoon would be a welcome for preparation of the coffee.
Overall, the function of the Pro Line Coffee makes it a pleasure to use, and it's appearance makes it an appliance that easily fits in any coffee lover's kitchen.
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Editorial Reviews:
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With Kitchenaid's Pro Line Series Burr Coffee Mill combines commercial performance with dazzling style and compact design. Prepare the finest coffee and espresso in your own kitchen -- the 2.25" diameter stainless steel cutting burrs provide superb grind consistency for espresso, French press & everything in between. The DC motor and gear reduction system work to minimize the frictional heating, thus preserving coffee flavor and aroma. Durable 7-ounce capacity glass hoppers limit the static cling of grounds to the sides of the containers, for more grounds & a better brew. Color - Nickel Pearl Dimensions (WxDxH) - 10.25 x 6 x 13.5 Weight - 10.44 lbs.
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