Factory-Reconditioned KitchenAid Pro Line Burr Coffee Grinder, Nickel Pearl
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: KitchenAidBrand: KitchenAid
Model: RKPCG100NP
Color: Nickel Pearl
Product features:
- Reconditioned to "like new" condition w/6 Month Hassle Free Replacement Warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Factory-Reconditioned KitchenAid Pro Line Burr Coffee Grinder, Nickel Pearl
Customer Review: What a B-day gift!
Summary: 5 Stars
Well, what a Birthday Gift. My wife and I both get b-day money and I knew this is what I wanted. I had a small grinder with a plastic receiving dish and it was of such poor design that the vibration during operation caused the receiver and the lid to the top to crack and start loosing small slivers and pieces. It was also as loud as a F-15 going over the house. The plastic receiver also was messy since the combination of plastic and the speed of the grinder creates static cling - that was the worst thing about it. In short, I hated it.
I told you about my previous grinder so you would know why I love my new Kitchenaid.
First of all, this thing is 15 lbs of shipping weight. My other grinder would barely top 1 lbs. The quality in construction is just remarkable. The glass receiver and top bowl is THE reason KA (Kitchenaid) had my attention. From the minute I started looking for a grinder to compliment my Starbucks Anniversary French Press I knew this was what I wanted. I just didn't see any brand or style out there to do everything this model does.
Second, the burr is not at F-15 speed therefore you don't overheat your beans loosing the flavor you are so dearly paying for. The sound, due to the controlled RPM of the burrs, is gentle on the ears. It sounds more like a KA blender than a coffee grinder. With my small grinder I have easily woke up my children in the next room, so this was a nice bonus. KA also gives you a small burr brush so after the grinding is done for the most part you can knock some of the loose particles on down into the burr, this is nice and useful as well.
Third, the dial is almost the size of your hand, so it is easy to turn. On my old one it was pain in the rear and I never could remember where I was at on the dial, leaving it up to a bit of guessing on my part. This is clearly marked to eight and is in half increments. So you have 16 positions on the grind. This is just good sense.
The next thing was the switch. The first thing my wife noticed coming out of the box was the switch. When you flip it, it snaps to attention! It just feels "commercial grade!"
The last is the documentation. Ladies and gentlemen, they sent a DVD with this grinder that has video "how-to" operations on the entire pro-series from KA. Not only that, the manual - which you should read - is remarkable and classy looking. You won't mind leaving it on the counter for a few days until you get to know your grinder.
This is the greatest purchase in my quest to make great coffee. Just last week I purchased a nice $200 coffee machine and put a water filtration system on my kitchen sink to stop the hard water (tested at 14 grounds per gallon and a 8.5 Ph) from ruining the taste. Those steps were great, but I could tell on the first cup this morning what a real difference a properly grinded coffee ground made to a great cup of coffee.
Description of Factory-Reconditioned KitchenAid Pro Line Burr Coffee Grinder, Nickel Pearl
The KitchenAid Pro Line Coffee Mill is made of handsome Die-Cast metal housing making for a rugged, stable, and easy to clean unit. With the Pro Line Coffee Mill, you can adjust the Commercial Quality Stainless Steel Cutting Burrs to 15 different Grind Sizes for that perfect Espresso, French Press, or cup of automatic drip. The 7 oz capacity bean hopper and coffee bin are glass to minimize the static "cling" of coffee grounds. The DC motor with gear reduction system makes for quiet grinding. System turns the cutting burrs at just 450 rpm, minimizing the frictional heating of the grinds and preserving coffee flavor and aroma. The Under-Cabinet design allows the unit to fit easily under wall cabinets on the countertop. The smooth metal housing is a snap to wipe clean. Bean hopper, hopper lid, and coffee bin are dishwasher-safe.Grinders & Roasters
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