Proctor-Silex Fresh Grind Manual

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Table of Contents

Contents

1 Parts and Features
2 Ground Coffee Chart
3 Grinding Whole Spices
4 Tips for Best Results
5 How to Use
6 How To Clean
7 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
8 Documents / Resources
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Proctor-Silex Fresh Grind Manual

Parts and Features

Cover
Bowl (inside)
Grind Button
Cord Storage

warning NOTES:

Blade is sharp. Handle carefully.
Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism.

warning NOTE: Cover can become etched or cloudy as a result of grinding. This is normal.

Ground Coffee Chart

IF MAKING. . .	USE. . .
4 cups of coffee	3 Tablespoons ground coffee
8 cups of coffee	5 Tablespoons ground coffee
12 cups of coffee	8 Tablespoons ground coffee

Grinding Whole Spices

IF GRINDING. . .	USE. . .
Peppercorns	Up to 3 Tablespoons
Cinnamon Sticks	Up to 2 Tablespoons (broken in thirds)
Whole Cloves	Up to 3 Tablespoons
Coriander Seeds	Up to 3 Tablespoons
Flax Seed	Up to 3 Tablespoons

Press Grind Button for 10–20 seconds at a time until spices are ground to desired coarseness.

Tips for Best Results

information

For best flavor, store coffee beans in a dark, airtight container.
Grind beans immediately before brewing.
Coffee flavor and strength is a personal preference. Vary the type of coffee beans, amount of coffee and fineness of grind to find the flavor you prefer.
Grinder should be cleaned between coffee and spice grinding to help prevent taste and odor transfer.
Grinder is not recommended for fresh herbs.

How to Use

Before first use, clean the coffee grinder.
Hold plug and pull slowly to release stored cord. With coffee grinder unplugged, remove cover by lifting straight up. Place up to ½ cup (125 ml) of coffee beans or specified amount of whole spices (see Grinding Whole Spices chart) in the bowl.
Replace cover. Plug into 120 volt electrical outlet.
Press grind button. Grind 10 to 20 seconds, depending on amount and desired grind; coarse for percolators and medium to fine for drip coffeemakers. For spices, see Grinding Whole Spices chart.
Note: The coffee grinder will only operate with cover in place and grind button pressed.

How To Clean

Shock Hazard:

Unplug unit before cleaning.
Do not immerse base, plug or cord in water or other liquid.

Unplug from outlet before cleaning.
Carefully wipe bowl and blades with soft, damp cloth. Be careful cleaning around sharp blades. Rinse and dry cover.
Wipe the outside with a damp cloth.
Hold bottom of coffee grinder and turn top portion to wind cord for storage inside grinder.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

Read all instructions.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put unit, cord, or plug in water or other liquid.
Turn the appliance OFF(), then unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
Avoid contacting moving parts.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Call the provided customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including stove.
Check hopper (bowl) for presence of foreign objects before using.
Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose.
Do not remove cover until blade has completely stopped rotating.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
Check that the appliance is OFF ( ) before plugging cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, turn the control to OFF ( ); then remove plug from wall outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
Do not attempt to defeat any interlock mechanism.
In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Other Consumer Safety Information
This appliance is intended for household use only.

Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug (one wide blade) that reduces the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.