Crux 14626 User manual

Coffee Grinder
Instruction Manual
Styled for Life
Designed & Engineered in New York City

Important Safeguards.................................................................................................................2-3
Additional Important Safeguards......................................................................................... 4-5
Notes on the Cord ............................................................................................................................5
Notes on the Plug .............................................................................................................................5
Plasticizer Warning...........................................................................................................................5
Getting To Know Your Coffee Grinder ....................................................................................6
Grinding Coffee Beans ...................................................................................................................7
Grinding Spices..................................................................................................................................7
Before Using for the First Time ..................................................................................................8
Operating Instructions............................................................................................................... 8-9
User Maintenance Instructions....................................................................................................9
Care & Cleaning Instructions .......................................................................................................9
Storing Instructions ........................................................................................................................9
Warranty........................................................................................................................................ 10-11
Table of Contents

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock do not put cord, plugs,
or appliance in water or other liquid. Ensure that appliance does not
get wet (water splashes etc.) and do not use it with wet hands.
3. This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliances by a person responsible for their safety.
4. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking
off parts, and before cleaning. You might accidentally start the
appliance if the unit is still plugged into the outlet and cause serious
personal injury.
6. Avoid contacting moving parts. Blades are sharp and spin at a high
speed and can cause injuries.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner.
Bring it to a qualified technician for examination, repair or electrical
or mechanical adjustment.

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8. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the
manufacturer may cause a risk of injury to persons. Only items
designed for use with this appliance should be used at all times.
9. Do not use outdoors. This unit is designed to be used only indoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. The cord can
get tangled or cause the appliance to fall.
11. Do not let cord contact hot surface, including the stove.
The protective insulation will burn making the appliance
inoperable or unsafe to operate.
12. The blades is sharp. Handle carefully. Touching the blades
can cause injuries.
13. Be certain cover is securely in place before operating appliance,
to prevent injury or bodily harm
14. Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism.
Its design ensures user safety from sharp moving parts.
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

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ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
1. All users of this appliance must read and understand this owner’s
manual before operating or cleaning this appliance.
2. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120 V ac
electrical outlet only.
3. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.
4. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately
release the Pulse/on button and unplug the cord. Do not use
or attempt to repair the malfunctioning appliance. A damaged
appliance may cause serious personal injury, start fires, or cause
property damage.
5. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water,
unplug it immediately. Do not reach into the water!
Do not use this appliance after it has fallen into or becomes
immersed in water, unplug it immediately. Do not reach into the
water due to the danger of electrocution.
6. To reduce the risk of injury to persons or property, never use this
appliance in an unstable position.
7. Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use.
The appliance may be damaged and cause serious personal injury,
start fires, or cause property damage.
8. The blade is very sharp and can cause injury if touched.

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9. This coffee grinder is intended for processing beans and spices.
10. Never use for extended periods of time.
11. Do not operate the coffee grinder without the lid in place.
12. Do not use if the lid is cracked or chipped.
Notes on the Cord
The provided short power-supply cord should be used to reduce
the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer
cord. An extension cord is not recommended for use with this product.
Notes on the Plug
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended
to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
Plasticizer Warning
CAUTION: To prevent Plasticizers from migrating to the finish of
the counter top or table top or other furniture,
place NON-PLASTIC coasters or place mats between the appliance
and the finish of the counter top or table top.
Failure to do so may cause the finish to darken; permanent blemishes
may occur or stains can appear.

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Getting To Know Your Coffee Grinder
Product may vary slightly from illustration
1. Clear Lid
2. Grinding button
3. Stainless steel bowl
4. Stainless steel
grinding blade
5. Housing
6. Polarized Plug
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Grinding Coffee Beans
• This coffee grinder will hold up to 1/3 cup (75 g) whole coffee beans at a time.
On average, this will produce approximately 8 level tablespoons of ground coffee.
NOTE: Consult your coffee maker instructions for the recommended grind - then adjust
to your own taste.
• Fresh beans will yield the best flavor and aroma.
• For the freshest, most flavorful cup of coffee, grind only enough coffee for the pot you
are brewing. If you are brewing a large pot, you may need to grind coffee beans in
several batches.
• Press the GRINDING button. Grind coffee beans for up to 20 seconds at a time.
Continue grinding until desired. A fine grind exposes more surface to the water
and therefore a more rapid rate of extraction of flavor.
• A coarser grind, which exposes little surface, is appropriate for the longer brewing cycle
of percolators.
• IMPORTANT: Experimenting with the length of grind time will enable you to get exactly
the grind you prefer
for your coffee.
Grinding Spices
Spices pack more flavor when freshly ground. It is recommended to grind only spice seeds
such as peppercorn, mustard seeds, coriander seeds etc. Follow the same instructions as
listed for grinding coffee beans.
Not Recommended
• This coffee grinder WILL NOT GRIND anything which is moist, gummy or extremely hard:
ice, chocolate, whole nutmeg, candied ginger, etc.
• This coffee grinder will NOT make pastes of any kind from seeds such as sunflower
or sesame.
• Never add oils or liquids while grinding.
• Grains such as corn, wheat, rice, barley, and rye may cause damage to the lid.
• Chopping, mincing or pureeing of soft foods is not recommended.

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Before Using for the First Time
1. Wipe the stainless steel bowl, blade, and lid with a damp cloth.
2. Make sure the inside parts are completely dry before using.
Operating Instructions
1. Remove clear lid, make sure the grinder is empty and clean.
2. Place coffee or other foods (do not exceed 75g) into the stainless steel bowl.
3. Place the lid on the coffee grinder, with the GRINDING button side facing front.
4. Plug coffee grinder into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
5. Hold the coffee grinder in place with one hand, making sure the lid is securely in position.
Press and hold the GRINDING button.
6. Grind beans until the desired consistency has been reached. Do not exceed 20 seconds
of grinding at one time.
When pressure is released from the GRINDING button, the coffee grinder stainless steel
blade will stop.
7. Remove the lid and check consistency. If additional grinding is necessary, place the lid
back onto the coffee grinder, then press and hold the GRINDING button to continue
grinding. When the blade stops, unplug the coffee grinder.
8. To unload the stainless steel bowl, carefully pull
lid up and off the housing. Use a coffee scoop
to transfer freshly ground coffee beans to your
coffee filter. (See Figure 2.) Tap the top of the
housing lightly until the ground coffee
(or other ground food) drops into stainless
steel bowl.
9. Store unused ground coffee in an airtight
container future use.
Figure 2

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10.Clean coffee grinder according to Care & Cleaning Instructions described in this
instruction manual.
11. THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
User Maintenance Instructions
This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user-serviceable parts.
Any servicing requiring disassembly other than cleaning must be performed by a
qualified appliance repair technician.
Care & Cleaning Instructions
WARNING: DO NOT IMMERSE THE MOTOR BASE IN WATER. DO NOT PLACE COFFEE
GRINDER IN THE DISHWASHER!
1. Unplug the coffee grinder.
2. Wipe the stainless steel blade, stainless steel bowl and exterior with a damp cloth
or paper towel to remove any excess ground coffee or ground foods.
3. Use a small, dry brush to help dislodge dry particles of food.
4. The lid should be washed in warm, soapy water, rinsed and completely dried.
5. Make sure to clean completely after each use to prevent flavors from one food being
transferred to the next. Make sure to check under the blade as food can collect there.
6. To dislodge any stubborn food particles, place the lid on the coffee grinder,
press and hold the GRINDING button and grind for 3 to 5 seconds with an empty
stainless steel bowl.
Storing Instructions
1. Unplug the coffee grinder. Store in its box or in a clean, dry place.
WARNING: Never store the coffee grinder while it is plugged in.
2. Wrap cord in the cord storage area located on the bottom of the coffee grinder.
3. Do not put any stress on the cord where it enters unit, as this could cause cord to fray
and break.

Limited Two-Year Warranty
SENSIO Inc. hereby warrants that for
a period of TWO YEARS from the date
of purchase, this product will be free
from mechanical defects in material
and workmanship, and for 90 days in
respect to non-mechanical parts. At its
sole discretion, SENSIO Inc. will either
repair or replace the product found to
be defective, or issue a refund on the
product during the warranty period.
The warranty is only valid for the
original retail purchaser from the
date of initial retail purchase and is
not transferable. Keep the original
sales receipt, as proof of purchase
is required to obtain warranty
validation. Retail stores selling this
product do not have the right to alter,
modify, or in any way revise the terms
and conditions of the warranty.
Exclusions:
The warranty does not cover normal
wear of parts or damage resulting
from any of the following: negligent
use of the product, use of improper
voltage or current, improper routine
maintenance, use contrary to the
operating instructions, disassembly,
repair, or alteration by anyone other
than qualified SENSIO Inc. personnel.
Also, the warranty does not cover
Acts of God such as fire, floods,
hurricanes, or tornadoes.
SENSIO Inc. shall not be liable for
any incidental or consequential
damages caused by the breach of
any express or implied warranty.
Apart from the extent prohibited by
applicable law, any implied warranty
of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose is limited in time
to the duration of the warranty. Some
states, provinces or jurisdictions do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages,
or limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, and therefore, the
above exclusions or limitations may
not apply to you. The warranty covers
specific legal rights which may vary by
state, province and/or jurisdiction.
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How To Obtain Warranty Service:
You must contact Customer Service at
our toll-free number: 1-866-832-4843.
A Customer Service Representative
will attempt to resolve warranty issues
over the phone. If the Customer Service
Representative is unable to resolve the
problem, you will be provided with a
case number and asked to return the
product to SENSIO Inc. Attach a tag to
the product that includes: your name,
address, daytime contact telephone
number, case number, and description
of the problem.
Also, include a copy of the original
sales receipt. Carefully package
the tagged product with the sales
receipt, and send it (with shipping
and insurance prepaid) to SENSIO
Inc.’s address. SENSIO Inc. shall bear
no responsibility or liability for the
returned product while in transit
to SENSIO Inc.’s Customer Service
Center.

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