Why I buy this one ?
- Grind selector with three settings: coarse, medium, fine
- Burr grinding wheels assure uniform ground texture
- Easy one-touch operation with pulse; detachable grinding device for cleaning
- Transparent ground coffee container for easy viewing; 16-tablespoon capacity
- Safety system stops grinder when containers are removed

What our customer's say!

"More of a Bean Cracker Rather than Grinder", I bought this grinder about a year ago. Frustrating to use on several facets of function:

1.) Even on the Extra Fine Espresso grind selection the grounds are only suitable for use in a French press.

2.) Have to shake the unit in order for the beans to feed into the grinder.

3.) Grounds are tough to get out of the catch vessel of the grinder.

4.) Noisy.

"Don't waste your money", Bought the unit in May 2006 and by October 2006 it sopped working. I could hear a screw (?) rattling around in the base. Spoke with the Customer Service at DeLonghi who advised me the unit is no longer manufactured, but still under warranty. Too bad I didn't know that *before* I bought it. They want me to mail it to a service station for repairs. LOL! Terrible design--top lid comes loose when grinding; chute jams easily; hard to really clean; static cling on container; noisy; "dead-man's button" instead of on-off switch. I'm cutting my loss and giving it a toss!

"chokes after a few uses", This grinder being my first, I don't have much comparison data. At first, the grinder seemed to do its job fairly well. Frequently, the grinder would make this jammed-sound, which could often be fixed with some firm tapping. Eventually, the grinder just jammed and stopped working. Since it's a burr grinder, it's hard to get to the actual grinder to clean it out without soaking the whole thing in water, which the instructions advise you not to do.

"What a dreadful piece of equipment", This is a terribly designed machine. It almost invariably clogs on use, and the part that clogs isn't removable, so every single morning I have to unplug the machine, carry it over to the sink, and use a narrow knife to unclog the little output chute thing. It's also an extremely messy machine, and requires major cleanup of the surrounding area with every use. Way too much static as well. This machine has ruined my previously-pleasant morning coffee-making experience. I'm pitching it.

"Gave it away after 2 uses", I don't understand why the manufacturers of these machines seem to think people want to stand there with their finger on the button while the grinder works its way loudly and slowly through a container of coffee beans. A pretty basic design flaw, in my opinion. I have better things to do with my time. Gave it away to a yard sale after 2 uses.

Read this reviews before You buy...

"Bad when it worked, trash when it didn't", I was disappointed with this grinder after the first use. It operated slowly, always seemed to choke under load, and just felt generally cheap. The lid shape and receptor container are awkward, as is pushing the side button.

The unit broke down internally after a few months of normal use, about 4-5 times per week. Tossing the corded brick to the trash can felt satisfying.

"They should have designed it better", I have two main complaints (and will spare you the others).

1)You have to keep your finger on the button all the time that it is grinding (and it is very slow).

2)The coffee grinds very unevenly.

What a dumb design!

"look elsewhere", i bought this grinder three months ago for espresso bean grinding. this grinder is a triumph of appearance over function:

1. the coffee bin must be fully filled with beans each time you want to grind a single serving, because the shape of the bin does not allow for small quantities of beans to adequately feed into the grinder.

2. the chute where the ground coffee dispenses into the container clogs easily and often. you have to tap the machine on the countertop to keep the grounds moving.

3. the coffee grounds form a nice static electric charge against the plastic container. they adhere to the inside of the container, and entertainly enough will collectively spring out of the container if it is tapped or bumped after grinding.

4. i used it up to four occasions per week, and after three months it no longer functions at all. after having learned to work through all of its quirks and oddities, it broke on me.

"My search has ended for a good burr coffee grinder", I had been looking for a reasonable priced burr grinder for about a year.I was about to give up the search when I seen the Delodnghi burr grinder. I liked the description, but was a
little skeptical because of the bad experiences with other grinders. To my delight the grinders performance was even better than my expectations. I would highly recommend this burr grinder to anyone on a tight budget and looking for a great deal.

"Horrible", First of all, the design itself is poor, and from there the actual performance disappoints too. To activate press your thumb on the button. Then stand there with your thumb on the button and wait 3 minutes while this thing grinds your coffee bean by bean. Make sure to shake it every ten seconds as the narrow passage from the grinding area at the top to the receptacle on the bottom is constantly jammed. I figured out a rubber-band contraption that would free me from having to apply constant pressure on the button (why no "on-off" switch, Delonghi?) but I still have to keep shaking it. Grab a spoon and scrape your grounds off the side of the receptacle. Try to enjoy your saurday morning. Buy something else, please!

Search for :
in All Products Apparel & AccessoriesBabyBeautyBooksCamera & PhotoCell Phones & ServiceClassical MusicComputersComputer & Video GamesDVDElectronicsGourmet FoodHome & GardenMiscellaneousHealth & Personal CareJewelry & WatchesKitchen & HousewaresMagazine SubscriptionsMusicMusical InstrumentsSoftwareSports & OutdoorsTools & HardwareToys & GamesVHS