Hamilton Beach 80344 Custom Grind 15 Cup Coffee Grinder
From Hamilton Beach
Fineness control. Hands-free--press button and let go-shuts off automatically. Retractable cord for fast and easy storage.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #60685 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Brand: Hamilton Beach
- Model: 80344
Hamilton Beach Customer Grinder - So So.
Hamilton Beach 80344 Custom Grind 15 Cup Coffee Grinder
I purchase this coffee grinder to replace a Capresso grinder I had been using for years and which was no longer completly grinding the beans. I use the grinder daily, even taking it with me on vacation. I wanted a quieter unit with cord storage. The Hamilton Beach 80344 looked good. I was attracted to it's design, it's auto stop function, cord storage and stainless steel bean cup. At 1st I thought it was a good buy! But, after a week to 10 days it began to leave large partially unground beans. It also was actually a little noiser than the Capresso (still available). I did not try to get a warranty replacement as there was no apparant physical problem with it.
Love it!
I purchased one of these locally, not on Amazon. Model No.80344.
It's actually a tough little coffee grinder. Not sure about the complaints in the other review, it has printed on the back an arrow. As long as you align that arrow to the one on the cup it locks fine. It also is more than sufficiently sized to accommodate enough beans to make a full pot of coffee. I drink mine strong too. For the price you can't beat it.
Interesting design
This was bought to replace a Starbucks Barista which broke a blade (a Cuisinart replacement lasted only TWO uses!). The locking mechanism is not easy to use, but it might just be something that takes getting accustomed to.
This machine does offer a variety of grinds, though I'm not sure it makes all that much difference. I have used the medium grind, and it seems fine.
It claims to be a 15 cup grinder, but I can barely get 8 cups in the reservoir. I really wish it were larger because this means I have to grind twice.
The nicest feature is the push button on function. Instead of holding the button as is usually the case with coffee grinders, this one only requires one push, and then you release it. The grinder turns itself off based on the grind you've chosen.
So far there have been no problems. I will update if something comes up.
UPDATE: The locking/unlocking mechanism is very frustrating. Sometimes I can't get it to lock, and other times it won't unlock. This has to be the worst feature.
