Q&A(21)
Q: Can this machine be used to grind spices, nuts and corn seeds?
A: Hello, This is Payton from OXO. Thank you for your question on Target.com. OXO recommends the use of the BREW Conical Burr Coffee Grinder for coffee beans. Best, OXO
submitted byOXO Customer Service - 4 years agoBrand expertA: I would never use a burr grinder for spices, nuts or anything but coffee. The burrs will get clogged with all the oils from the nuts and the bits from the seeds. Stick with a blade grinder for spices.
submitted byjaybirdaz - 2 years ago
Q: Is it good for coarse grind for cold brew?
A: Yes! I just brought mine home today. I use mid-coarse for pour over, but tried the super coarse and it's pefect and uniform. Nice machine!
submitted byjaybirdaz - 2 years agoA: Hello, This is Payton from OXO. Thank you for the question on Target.com. The BREW Conical Burr Coffee Grinder has 15 grind size settings - from fine to course. Best, OXO
submitted byOXO Customer Service - 4 years agoBrand expert
Q: What is the max duty cycle and max lb daily output
A: Hi Dan! Thanks for your question. The hopper for our Conical Burr Grinder can hold up to 3/4 lb of coffee beans. There is not a maximum daily output or maximum duty cycle for the grinder. If you are grinding a very large batch of coffee, you may need to clean out the grinder between batches to prevent clogging. This grinder is recommended for household use only.
submitted byOXO Customer Service - 25 days agoBrand expert
Q: What setting is best to use with k-cups?
A: Hello! Thanks for your question. Typically, K-Cup pods use a medium grind coffee. If you are using our Conical Burr Grinder, you would want to use between setting 6-10 on the coarseness adjuster.
submitted byOXO Customer Service - 2 months agoBrand expert
Q: What is the lower burr made of
A: Hi! The lower burr is made of hardened Stainless Steel.
submitted byOXO Customer Service - 2 months agoBrand expert
Q: Hi! Can I use this grinder for both drip and espresso? What settings should I follow for these?
A: This is not an espresso-focused grinder. Because this grinder has the versatility to range from coarse to fine, it may only work for limited espresso applications. We recommend you tailor your grinder to your espresso machine and specific application.
submitted byOXO Customer Service - 5 months agoBrand expert
Q: are there upper and lower burrs and are they accesable/removable for cleaning?
A: Hi! Thanks for your question. Our Conical Burr Coffee Grinder has a removable upper burr ring that is able to be taken out for cleaning or to be replaced. The lower burr on the grinder should not be removed.
submitted byOXO Customer Service - 5 months agoBrand expert
Q: How long do the beans stay fresh if they stay in the upper container?
A: Hello! Unfortunately, we do not have a set time frame on how long coffee beans will stay fresh inside of the hopper on our Conical Burr Grinder. There are several factors that can affect the length of freshness for the coffee beans.
submitted byOXO Customer Service - 7 months agoBrand expert
Q: Can someone tell me how many seconds I need to grind beans for 12 cups of coffee at setting 9? We drink 12 cups of coffee and I only got six cups out of 20 seconds at setting 8. The settings only go up to 30 seconds.
A: Thanks for your question! The number of seconds needed for 12 cups can depend on several factors including how strong you like your coffee, type of roast, etc. If 20 seconds provided half the amount that you need, we would recommend doubling the amount of time. Since the machine only goes up to 30 seconds, you can one 30 second cycle and one 10 second cycle to get the amount needed. I hope this information is helpful!
submitted byOXO Customer Service - 7 months agoBrand expert
Q: Does the ground coffee come out of the container easily?
A: Hello! Our Conical Burr Grinder has a stainless steel grounds container to help reduce static. It is also recommended to use a coffee scoop to scoop out the right amount of grounds for your brew.
submitted byOXO Customer Service - 7 months agoBrand expert