Sunbeam GrindFresh EM0440 Questions & Answers
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I just purchased a sunbeam EM0440 Grinder today and even on finest setting no 1 it's to course and pours way to much very disappointed indeed to say the least. Any help appreciated or even reccomending another brand please.
What grind level for moka pot? Ta
Hi, Just used my new grinder and it's so slow, it's taking over a minute to grind a small amount, any suggestions?
Are your beans fresh and how fine are you grinding? I've been using the same model grinder for years and find it works just fine. If you're used to using a Ditting or other professional grinder the Sunbeam will seem slow.
If the hopper isn't full, or near full there is not enough pressure to make the beans enter the burr. A solution, if you don't want to fill the hopper is to put an object in to provide weight on top of the beans. I use a small glass jar. Who wants to expose a hopper full of beans, especially if it is for domestic use.
EM440 been stored for over 12 months. Reassembled collar and hopper as per manual. Grinder will not respond to trigger switch, even after trying various power points.
What checks can I do?
Maca
Hi I got this about a year ago and I went to use it this morning and it won't turn on. I've cleaned the grinders and it's got nothing. I have had no power outages or blow outs and the grinder has been used on average 3 times a week, once a time for the past 12 months. Very disappointing.
Hi just got the sunbeam grind fresh conical burr coffee grinder literally 5mins ago! Haven’t even used it yet and on removing the grind adjustment collar as per instruction manual to clean.. the “UNLOCK” button is gone in and not coming out and can’t now close and set a grind! How bad is this . I can see others complaining of same thing?l so obviously a bad design!!!! How do I fix this?
Did anyone answer this? Mine is the same.
and mine just today
I bought two grinders one for normal coffee one for decaf. The decaf will only do a course grind, no matter what setting, I have disassembled it and checked all assembly against the correctly operating grinder, but can only get a course grind. Whats happening? Geoff
Hi Geoff, Firsty can I ask how old is the grinder?. Thanks
Two weeks
Hi Geoff, I have just sent you a private message if you could kindly respond via that please. Thanks
I am also having this same problem, am I able to fit it myself? Thanks
Was just cleaning the burrs....I have accidentally placed and turned the collar on my grinder before replacing the hopper.Now it is stuck tight, the lock button is depressed and I cannot move it or remove it to put the hopper on. How can I remedy this please!
Model EM0440
on my grind fresh clean and put head back on turn half way round and has jammed
i cant get the gates to open. brought yesterday Sunbeam Barista Max
Hello Wayne C. There is a toggle on the back of the unit between the hopper and the Grind adjustment collar. Turn that and the beans will fall to the grinder.
Hi where is this toggle? I received my barista max yesterday and when i lock the hopper into the machine and turn from locked to 0 the hopper gates stay shut and no coffee is ground. Was looking forward to a coffee this weekend and instead im staring at a 400 piece of metal and plastic that lights up
How do the beans get from the hopper to the grinders? I cannot open the clear plastic blockers between hopper and grinders. Is my alignment of white marks correct when the hopper slots onto the grind collar? In five hours I haven not ground one single bean yet.
Sorry Thomas to hear of your problems I don’t have this grinder anymore, I took back to Hervey Norman and upgraded to a Baratza, which gives me more pleasure to use, not to mention a better coffee.
Hi Thomas S-P, Thank you for contacting Sunbeam. If the hopper is locked into position correctly and securely, the hopper gates (at the bottom of the hopper) should open up. When it is turned - the spring connection pulls the gates open and closed. You can see this happen by putting the hopper on without any beans or lid. Kind Regards Sunbeam
Hello, we recently purchased a Sunbeam EM6910 coffee machine and the conical burr grinder. I was wondering what the best setting on the grinder was for this type of machine? I know their are many variables in play here but I wanted a starting point.
Cheers
I've had my grinder for about 4-5 months now and I'm still adjusting it. as a start, for a home machine I recommend starting with 14 and moving your way back to 12, using taste as your guideline. Always remember to tap the top of the grinder after each grind to get rid of stale grinds that might get stuck in the burrs. Another suggestion: stay away from supermarket beans if you can. Find a local coffee shop that sells their roasts and you will notice a huge difference in taste and texture of your espresso. Enjoy and hope you can produce great coffee!
I was recently given a used EM0480 coffee grinder. Maybe it's just me but there seems to be something wrong with it. Although the gind is good it is so slow that it is not worth using. About 3-5 mins for a double shot. Anybody have any ideas?
The only other burr grinder that I use occasionally takes only 10-15 seconds to do the same amount.
I don't feel that I can ask the person who gave it to me as she may think I'm ungrateful.
That's definitely faulty. my EM0440 grinds a double shot on setting 12 in around 8-9 seconds...
Hi my sunbeam coffee grinder no longer grinds the beans fine even on lowest setting the come out coarse Is there a way I can adjust the burr the grinder? It is about 1 year old has had minimal use as I have been getting pre ground coffee
Hi Don My machine is used daily on 2nd finest grind. We like Turkish muddy coffee, that is very little known in Australia. I'm not an expert, but that sound like there is a problem with adjustment mechanism. If that would happen to me, I would immediately take it a part to properly clean it. If that wouldn’t help, I would call Sunbean, especially if you close to, or right after warranty! Sunbean’s customer service is usually very helpful in Australia. Even if your machine is little out of warranty they may help for free. Than again, this is not a cheap machine and payed repair would be still wort to consider.
I wish you good luck Zdenda
Don, You can get some shims (washers) from Sunbeam and install them under the burr to reduce the gap. I did this with mine about a year ago and it worked well. It is the equivalent to a change of 7 on the dial.
There is a procedure in the web somewhere that tells you how to do the install. It is not difficult and from memory involves removing the nut from on top of the rotating burr putting the washer under the burr then re-installing. You need to hold the burr still by jamming something on to the burr that wont damage the edge while removing and installing the nut (wooden spoon or the like).
Hi don sharp, For us to be able to help with your grinder can you please call our coffee helpline on 1300 881 861. We will be able to provide you with a calibration guide for your grinder which should fix your grinding issue.
Regards,
Sunbeam Customer Service
1300 881 861
hi thanks that looks like the solution cheers Don
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