Question 1

What is the difference between the De’Longhi coffee grinders?

Accepted Answer

There are two basic types of coffee grinder available: A blade grinder and a burr grinder.  Burr grinders use grinding wheels to crush coffee beans, which are adjustable for grinding from course grinds to very fine grinds. The fully adjustable grind control will depend on the machine you areusing to make coffee, or the type of coffee you enjoy - course grindsare needed for filter coffee makers and very fine grinds are needed forespresso. The coffee only passes through the grind cones once so it preservesthe flavour of the coffee. Burr grinders are generally seen as a moreprofessional approach than blade grinders although they are more expensive. If you enjoy espresso coffee, paying a little extra for one of theseis well worth it. Burr grinders are not suitable for spices. Blade grinders use blades to chop and grind the coffee beans. The longer you hold the button down, the finer the grind will be. They are less expensive than burr grinders although they can benoisier. This type of grinder can also be used as a spice grinder, although itcan affect the taste if it is subsequently used for coffee without proper cleaning.

Question 2

How do I grind coffee for an espresso using my burr grinder?

Accepted Answer

Using a burr grinder you can grind at different levels of courseness.Espresso requires a finer ground coffee whereas a drip coffee maker requires a more course ground coffee.

Question 3

Can you tell me more about DEDICA grinder?

Accepted Answer

The new DEDICA model offers versatility in terms of grind settigs and choosing to grind directly or directly into the filter holder or into a container provided in pack, that can hold 170g of coffee powder. Its coffee bean hopper on the top has a capacity of 350g.  Furthermore Dedica coffee grinder is able to grind fresh beans from fine to coarse (there are 18 grind settings to choose from) in order to create powder suitable for any type of coffee beverage. There are two models of grinder available, the TOP of the range is equipped with a blue, blacklit, LCD display which indicates the grind settings, number of cups and aroma preferences. The aroma control function allows further personalisation.

Question 4

How to grind coffee into the ground coffee container on the NEW De’Longhi Dedica Grinder KG521.M?

Accepted Answer

Watch this short video that we have conveniently linked here for you, and discover how to grind coffee into the ground coffee container on the new De\' Longhi Dedica grinder.

Question 5

How to clean my De’Longhi Dedica Grinder?

Accepted Answer

Watch this short, but useful video that demonstrates how to clean your De\'Longhi Dedica Coffee Grinder.

Question 6

How can I grind coffee in the filter holder on De’ Longhi Dedica?

Accepted Answer

Please watch this video that shows you, how is possible to grind coffee beans directly into your coffee machine filter holder on your De\'Longhi Dedica Coffee Grinder KG521.M.

Question 7

​How can I program the amount of coffee my Dedica grinder will grind?

Accepted Answer

&#8203;You can program the unit to grind directly into the filter holder up to a maximum of 7 seconds. Please follow the instructions in the video link below.

Question 8

​When I grind directly into my filter holder I only receive a very small amount of ground coffee, why is this?

Accepted Answer

&#8203;The amount of ground coffee that can be ground directly into the filter holder is programmable. It may have been programmed to this amount. You can re-program with the desired amount or set the unit back to the default settings by following the instructions in the video link below.

Question 9

​How do I reset my Dedica grinder back to the factory settings?

Accepted Answer

&#8203;You can reset the grinder back to the default settings by following the instructions in the video link below.

Question 10

How can I improve the finess of the coffee powder with KG79?

Accepted Answer

For the first use, we suggest that you use an intermediate position and then adjust the setting to taste. Use the coarseness selector knob to adjust the grind according to the type of coffee maker.  Generally, the quicker the water goes through the ground coffee, the finer the ground coffee should be;  A &ldquo;medium&rdquo; ground is thus suited to making filter coffee while a &ldquo;very fine&rdquo; ground is needed to make an Espresso.  Once you have used the appliance a few times, you will find the ideal grind setting to suit your taste and brewing method.  (Do not change the grind settings while the appliance is working).