Cuisinart DBM-8 Coffee Grinder: How to Disassemble for Cleaning

[@tangopaparomeo338]

After 72 hours with no coffee (I was thinking my burr grinder was dead) I was beginning to consider taking up cage fighting or a similar hobby. This little video was a life saver. Did the trick, my DBM-8 is as good as new. Cage fighting will have to wait, now it's time for that first cup of java to come out of my renovated grinder ...

[@helpfulnatural]

Lol! This made my day!! :-D So glad my video was helpful and kept you out of the cage! :-D Thanks for watching! :)

[@tangopaparomeo338]

@@helpfulnatural :)

[@Ilovelosangeles]

helpfulnatural: I was sitting here at my laptop going to purchase another coffee grinder, and then decided to look on KZbin to see if anyone had the same issue as me: the grinder just stopped working, out-of-the-blue. Your video has saved my coffee grinder from being thrown out in the trash & buying a new one. I followed your steps, & it works like brand new. Thank you so much!

[@helpfulnatural]

That's great! So glad you got it working again. I clean my coffee grinder once per week and once per month with the Minute Rice, which I have another video showing how I do that. It really helps to sweep out any leftover grounds inside and any oils left behind which can become rancid. Thanks for watching! Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZvQkJmjdrGZitk

[@alissakirby588]

Hey, was your grinder just sputtering or not grinding when it stopped working? Or was it not turning on at all before you cleaned it out? Mind just whirred and suddenly stopped grinding out of the blue the other day :( I cleaned and cleaned it but that hasn't worked. Curious what made yours work again?

[@alissakirby588]

helpfulnatural Is there a way to replace the motors in these things?? Mine just whirred and stopped grinding mid grind out of the blue the other day after years of working beautifully.

[@helpfulnatural]

@@alissakirby588 You would need to contact Cuisinart about replacing the motor but my guess is they would just want to sell you a new grinder.

[@colleenstewart7206]

Completely the same experience. Was looking at a $520 Rancilio, thinking it might be worth the money and then I found this video and read this reply. I'm going to take my machine apart and clean it. Thank you!

[@aligned4good]

Thank you! This is exactly what I was looking for! This was very detailed, and to the point! You are AWESOME! I have had this grinder for 9 years, and never knew I could disassemble it. I used to just run rice every now and then to clean the blades, and used a small brush for the rest. Now I can clean it properly. Thank you!

[@helpfulnatural]

You're welcome! Glad my video was helpful to you! Thanks for watching. :)

[@donnamudgett3092]

and thank you too! I never knew that rice would clean a coffee grinder...

[@hard2concentr8]

This grinder was a wedding gift. Never cleaned it. We just celebrated 13 years 😂. Started to bog down a bit so I went searching for a how-to. Just what I needed, thanks so much!

[@helpfulnatural]

Well, your coffee should taste fresher after removing all the stale grounds. Coffee oil is also left behind and can become rancid over time so it's a good idea to clean out the grinder regularly.

[@christihustead]

You are my hero! I had no idea that I needed to do this. My grinder just stopped and I panicked. I watched your video, took apart the grinder, cleaned it up and we are good as new. Thank you! You saved me $60

[@helpfulnatural]

The instructions that come with this grinder don't explain how to open it up for cleaning. Glad my video was helpful and you got your grinder working again. Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@libbirich3350]

THANK YOU! My DBM-8 stopped grinding so I followed your steps and it's 100% now. I appreciate you!

[@helpfulnatural]

So glad to hear it's working again. Thanks for watching! :)

[@SaveCaliNow]

@@helpfulnatural is there a secret reset button or something? I cleaned mine and it still won’t turn on.

[@helpfulnatural]

@@SaveCaliNow I don't know if there's a reset button on this grinder. You may need to contact Cuisinart. Is it still under warranty?

[@justinstevenson2061]

I love you!!!! My grinder just stopped working. I think it’s the last thing keeping me sane through this pandemic. Let alone saving some $$ You saved my sanity. Priceless.

[@helpfulnatural]

So glad it helped get your grinder working again! Yes! We need to keep going whatever keeps us sane through the quarantine. Thanks for watching! :)

[@emilysuebyrd4375]

My Cuisinart coffee grinder stopped working. With your excellent, easy to follow instructions, I found that a good cleaning was all the grinder needed. Works now so I don't have to buy a new grinder. Thank you!

[@helpfulnatural]

Woo-hoo!! So glad to hear you got it working again! Thanks for watching! :)

[@georgerussell5572]

You're so practical and straightforward. I appreciate the help. My grinder stopped working even though I could hear that the engine was working. I had taken the feed off and cleaned it out a little bit but after I saw your video and did what you said the darned thing works fine again!

[@helpfulnatural]

Glad you could save your grinder. Thanks for watching! :)

[@terencemooney6757]

My grinder stopped working after 3 years this morning. I followed your direction to a T and now the grinder is working perfectly again. Thank you muchly.

[@helpfulnatural]

Yea! So glad you got it working again! Glad my video was helpful. :) I have another video showing how I use Minute Rice to clear out any fine grinds left in the machine as well as any residual coffee oils. The link is listed in my comment below. I do this about once per week to keep my grinder running smoothly. Thanks for watching! :)

[@FLEXjs]

I know this vid is 7 years old but wanted to say thank you. My grinder stopped working today after 2 years and I followed this procedure and it's back up and running. Yay! I never knew you're supposed to clean them regularly. Oops.

[@helpfulnatural]

Glad my video helped get your grinder working again. I have another video showing how I clean this model using Minute Rice. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZvQkJmjdrGZitk Rice works very well to clean out not only the leftover grounds but also coffee oils that collect inside the grinder that can become rancid, spoiling the flavor of your brew. Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@FLEXjs]

@@helpfulnatural Thanks I did that today too. After 2 years of daily use with no cleaning mine was gummed up good. Seems good as new now.

[@pheniceroberge3842]

Just bought this little machine from Costco, and yes the how-to little fold out pamphlet does not explain at all how to take apart to clean...I just wanted to do a before-use wipe down. This little video explains the how to clean very well..a clear voice and simply spoken. Easy to understand...thank you

[@helpfulnatural]

Glad my video was helpful to you. Thanks for watching! :)

[@amiparkerson337]

Very helpful! I got mine 8 months ago and it suddenly stopped working. I followed your instructions and it’s working again. Many thanks!

[@saevenar7618]

7 years on and still helping people. Thanks for this :)

[@mariloucruz5359]

You’re the best !!! Heaven sent, I might add... I’ve been twisting and turning the top and lo and behold I found your blog. Thank you for sharing your well explained video.

[@helpfulnatural]

You're welcome! It's a nice little coffee grinder. Too bad Cuisinart is so lax about including cleaning instructions. Thanks for watching! :)

[@TimeMan999]

Wow! I almost threw out my grinder. I thought the motor was dead. Who would have thought a cleaning could do so much? Works like new!!! Thank God for KZbin. Great job explaining how to disassemble and clean.

[@helpfulnatural]

Thanks! So glad you were able to get it working again. Thanks for watching! :)

[@magdalenabogart1805]

Perfect. I just bought this Cuisinart Burr grinder pre-owned at a Restore Habitat for Humanity store. Now I know how to clean it properly. Thank you.

[@yank4334]

i havent cleaned mine in over 3 years and followed your instructions and now i am getting more coffee per grind

[@helpfulnatural]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching. :)

[@blondechineez1948]

Thank you for sharing this. I was stumped for hours trying to figure this out before my daughter came home and said KZbin it Mom!!

[@helpfulnatural]

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[@glenburr6755]

Fantastic! I have had this grinder for years, and I use french roast coffee. The only thing I thought I could clean was the chute. You just saved me from buying a new grinder! Thank you ☕️

[@helpfulnatural]

The instructions that come with this coffee grinder aren't very clear. So glad my video was helpful! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@valerieb5531]

I was making plans to return it to the store where I purchased it and then listen to my hubby say why don't you just buy ground coffee. lol! He thinks grinding our own beans is silly but I think fresh ground coffee tastes 100 times better which is why I got our own grinder instead of grinding beans at Costco (I hate those community grinders). So, I decided to do some research and found your videos. I watched the how-to with Minute Rice video as well and it is genious! We use very dark French Roast brand of very oily beans. After about 1-1/2 months of use (my bad), it started jamming and it would shut itself off. I know that must be a safety feature to protect the motor but it was frustrating. You are so right that the limited fold out manual doesn't explain how to dissasemble the grinder. It is now working perfectly and I promise to clean it weekly! Thank you!

[@helpfulnatural]

I agree! Freshly ground coffee tastes so much better than pre-ground from the store. I never used the community grinders either, who knows how often they get cleaned, (if ever). It also seems silly to stand there grinding an entire bag of beans all at once when just the amount you need should be ground right before brewing. Just stuff I learned from watching Seattle Coffee Gear's channel. :-) And like any other appliance, coffee grinders need cleaning too to keep them running smoothly. Oily beans can cause a build up faster than other roasts due to their oily/sticky surface. I'm so glad my video helped get your grinder up and running again! Thanks for watching! :)

[@donmargiepulicicchio5955]

I received this from my father-in-law after he used it for coffee. I plan to use it for making garlic and onion powder and other herb seasoning blends. The rice idea is genius....thank you!!

[@helpfulnatural]

I don't know how well the flat plates will work for grinding herbs and spices. I use a small blade style grinder for spices which has a propeller type of blade that will chop and pulverize them. The flat plates in this coffee grinder uses pressure to squeeze the beans as it spins. I'd be interested to know how well it works for you. Just a hint, you may never want to use it for coffee again as the onion and garlic will leave a residue. Glad my video was helpful to you. Thanks for watching!

[@donmargiepulicicchio5955]

We don't even drink coffee lol, his dad bought a Keurig so he hasn't used it in a long time and thought this might work for us. We just started making our own seasonings but can't find a blade that works right. Maybe I need to buy a spice grinder, I'll try this and see how it works. I'll let you know :) and just a FYI, we dried shiitake mushrooms to make mushroom powder and put it in ground beef....best burger ever! lol

[@helpfulnatural]

Yum! I finely chop Crimini mushrooms and mix it into my burgers too! It adds so much flavor and keeps the burgers from drying out. Here is the spice grinder I use: www.amazon.com/KRUPS-Electric-Grinder-Stainless-3-Ounce/dp/B00004SPEU I've had it for years and it works great! I use it for grinding peppercorns, flaxseeds, chia seeds, etc... I also use rice to clean it since you cannot get it wet which will ruin the blade/motor. It's also available everywhere including Target and Bed, Bath and Beyond.

[@donmargiepulicicchio5955]

Thank you!!! I appreciate the tips! take care!

[@helpfulnatural]

You're welcome!

[@Boop854]

Very, very helpful. My Cuisinart stopped working yesterday. Today I came across your demonstration. I cleaned out my grinder and it started working again. Thank you soooo much!

[@helpfulnatural]

Yay!! I'm so glad this helped you get it working again! Thanks for watching and commenting. :)

[@Boop854]

helpfulnatural 😊

[@pwjtubeme]

SO helpful! Thank you! I was about to throw out my grinder I've had since 2016. Now it's working great again.

[@mamayellow8609]

LOVE the mentioning of grinding minute rice!!! You saved me from buying chemical products to clean my grinder. I used pre-cooked barley instead and use them in baking chocolate desserts later for added nutritional value!!!

[@helpfulnatural]

That's a great idea! And the little bit of leftover coffee enhances the chocolate flavor in your baking. I bake specialty cakes and use espresso powder quite often when baking a chocolate cake recipe. :) As long as the grain is not too hard it works great to clean out the coffee grounds and leftover oils in the grinder. I'm so glad my video was helpful to you! Thanks for watching and for the tip! :)

[@sgarcata]

OMG... I'm embarrassed to say I've been using this grinder for 13 years and had no idea about cleaning it. It started bogging down a few weeks ago and I was just about to replace it. Heading to the kitchen now to clean it. I hope it's not too late! THANK YOU!

[@helpfulnatural]

After you disassemble it, brush it out then reassemble and run some Minute Rice through it to remove any old oils and build up that may be stuck in areas that are hard to reach. Then take it apart again and brush out all the rice dust. 🙂

[@Dory1031]

Omg thank you!!! I thought it broke! Turned out to be a crushed bean stuck between the burrs!!! Awesome video!!

[@bobbyy.7762]

Great description. I looked at the owner's manual and found very little help. So thanks! and thanks for doing such a thoughtful commentary as well.

[@helpfulnatural]

Thanks, and you're welcome! :) Not long after buying this coffee grinder, I tried to find instructions on how to disassemble it for cleaning and couldn't find anything, even from the user manual. I decided to post this video to hopefully help others with this grinder. Thanks for watching!

[@helpfulnatural]

I also have a video showing how to clean this grinder using dry Minute Rice.

[@clfulton99]

Thank you! This was extremely helpful and exactly what I needed! I was thinking the motor had just quit and I was going to have to get a new grinder but instead it was simply clogged with oily coffee bean residue! I cleaned it, ran Minute Rice through it and now it works as good as new! Yay! How anyone could give this quick, informative and effective video a thumbs down is beyond me.

[@helpfulnatural]

Glad it was helpful in getting your coffee grinder working again. Thanks for watching! :)

[@cassievauter2969]

I’ve had mine for almost 3 years and had never done this. Then it stopped working this morning! Luckily, I watched this and it worked right away. Thanks! You saved me money and a morning without my beloved coffee!!!

[@helpfulnatural]

You're welcome, so glad you got it working again! I also have a video showing how I clean this grinder using Minute Rice and brushes. I clean mine once per month, more often in the summer when it's humid and the leftover grounds get a bit sticky. (I grind for espresso). The rice helps to sweep out not only leftover grinds but also leftover coffee oils that can go rancid inside the machine, spoiling the flavor of your coffee. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZvQkJmjdrGZitk Thanks for watching! :)

[@sylviacarey9575]

This was the most simple & best instruction video ever... I have the exacts model & it 's been giving me problem for about 2 weeks and now problem solve... fantastic... thank you . . . .thank you

[@helpfulnatural]

So glad to hear that it was helpful to you! Thanks for watching & commenting! :)

[@CharleneChavez]

Oh man wish I saw this video a few months ago! I think I blew our motor. This is a really nice grinder too so now I know how to clean it. Thank you so much I'm planning to purchase another one!

[@patrickkelley3408]

I just bought this grinder a week ago, This video at the time I'm watching it is 3 years old. But it is a very good well made and still relevant video. Thanks.

[@helpfulnatural]

Thanks! I don't think Cuisinart has changed anything on this model over the years. I still have mine and it works great! Thanks for watching!

[@jeffrykunkel5444]

This video was a HUGE help!! My grinder kept not getting the beans to get down into the grinding area and after the few easy steps you showed it now does indeed work as if new . Thanks very much!

[@helpfulnatural]

You're welcome! I'm so happy this was helpful and that your grinder is working again! Thanks for watching and commenting! :)

[@imeldagopico9740]

This video is very helpful. Thank you very much for explaining so clearly the steps to disassemble and cleaning of the grinder. Truly appreciate it.

[@cbatta2025]

Thanks so much. Had no idea the top screwed off, cleaned it up and now it works like brand new.

[@freshandclean9009]

You just saved me $100...I was so upset at the failure of my unit turns out it needed a thorough cleaning and that's exactly what it took to get it running again. I even shined it up because I was so proud of fixing it. THANK YOU!!!!!!!

[@helpfulnatural]

You're welcome! The instruction manual that comes with this grinder is pathetically lacking in how to clean this machine. No explanation what so ever about how to take it apart to clean. And if you don't do this, it will burn out the motor for sure. So glad my video was helpful to you! Thanks for watching! :)

[@marykirby7406]

I thought I would have to buy another grinder after 7 months. You saved me and others time and money! Thank you! Here's to more good karma coming your way! :)

[@helpfulnatural]

Here's to more good coffee coming your way! :)

[@rrbbkknyc]

Love the hint to put some minute rice through it occasionally to collect oils from dark roast beans. Thanks! Great video.

[@helpfulnatural]

I have another video showing how to use the Minute Rice to clean this coffee grinder. The link is listed here in the comments. Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@adrianp.8139]

I bought mine in 2005. Never took it apart to clean it (and i like to buy the nice oily coffee beans). In 2016 it stopped grinding. Just stumbled across this video today & it's grinding again! Thank You :0)

[@helpfulnatural]

You're welcome! I'm glad my video was helpful to you and helped to get your coffee grinder going again! :) Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@doctorwhofan2563]

If they're oily, they're very old. Coffee is only fresh for around 1 month past roast, and should be okay for a month or so after that with muted flavors (I have some 2 month old Kenyan beans right now that still have the characteristic berry flavor, but much milder compared to a fresh roast). If they're oily, they're past that and probably don't taste like much other than generic stale coffee. I know fresh beans are expensive, but if you know where to look you should be able to find something that isn't so old it's oily.

[@helpfulnatural]

@@doctorwhofan2563 Actually, oily beans are those that are roasted longer for darker roast/flavor profiles. I used to roast coffee beans so I am familiar with the process. Older oily beans will lose the sheen as they go stale, not the other way around. Lighter roast profiles generally tend to not have an oily sheen even when they are fresh.

[@kathythomson6712]

Thank you! just pulled my grinder out of storage after 2 years, really needed a good cleaning. This was perfect!

[@taylorroche4168]

I just bought this exact model and right off the bat couldn't figure out how to disassemble the hopper. Watched your video and realized I was turning the hopper clockwise (oof!) lol I'm definitely a visual learner. Great video and cleaning tips!

[@helpfulnatural]

So glad my video was helpful. Enjoy your new coffee grinder! 🙂

[@opheliahamlet3508]

THANK YOU! I've been trying to clean this for an hour 🤦‍♀️ gratefully yours.

[@candiceford7319]

This is well organized and coherent. It's true that the pamphlet that came with the grinder is not very helpful. Good job.

[@helpfulnatural]

Thank you! Glad my video was helpful. Thanks for watching! :)

[@Danbhalah222]

I too was about to trash this grinder and revert to my smaller hand held for the foreseeable future, followed the instructions and it works like new, so I thank you from the bottom of my coffee loving heart. On a side note I have had this grinder for over a year before it failed, this is now one of my weekly chores, I might also try the rice method too...

[@helpfulnatural]

So glad it helped get your grinder going again! I've had mine for quite a while, I think 2 years prior to this video and it still works great. Thanks for watching! :)

[@melissasmith7490]

Thanks! I was able to clean my grinder while high! 😂🤘

[@helpfulnatural]

Okay.....I hope it was unplugged. :)

[@melissasmith7490]

helpfulnatural absolutely it was. Lol I did have to use the vacuum hose to get the grounds out of the main unit though.

[@helpfulnatural]

@@melissasmith7490 Yes, the vacuum works great to get everything out of there. Glad my video was helpful. Thanks for watching! :)

[@therealnitrouso2]

I would happily share some Indo because I so appreciate this comment!

[@haroldechevarria6096]

Your the best! As you said, none of this was mentioned on the little fold out it came with. mine just jammed today after grinding some coffee. I went online and found your video, ....an that's exactly what caused the stoppage. I gave it a good cleaning, and will do so at regular intervals going forward. thank you so much!

[@helpfulnatural]

Glad my video helped your grinder to get working again. Thanks for watching! :)

[@b.a.m4817]

I've owned this for years and never cleaned it. Guess I've just been lucky. I use it constantly too. Just recently it's been stopping after a few seconds of grinding so began looking for a new one. Then I thought there must be a way to clean it even through the owner manual doesn't tell you how. Good old KZbin! Thank you so very much for this!

[@helpfulnatural]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching! :)

[@KandisMilonoff]

Thank you so much for this clear and concise video, which solved my problem of a lagging grinder! I knew it just needed cleaning out, couldn't figure out how to take it apart, and didn't want to break it trying! Coffee cheers! ❤

[@helpfulnatural]

Check out my other video, a step by step of how I clean this coffee grinder with Minute Rice and the brushes. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZvQkJmjdrGZitk Thanks for watching!

[@gill128]

This was a great help. You are right about the manual being grossly insufficient. Your video is very clear and precise. Good job!

[@helpfulnatural]

Thanks! I'm so glad the video was helpful to you! I have another video showing how I clean this grinder using dry Minute Rice. Thanks for watching! :)

[@Elli79406]

You saved us $55 by showing this! Thank you!

[@helpfulnatural]

You're welcome! Glad my video was helpful. Thanks for watching! :)

[@airborne5642]

Thank You. I bought my grinder back in May of this year. My DBM-8 was clogged up and stopped grinding. As it turned out the grinder was clogged at the chute. I followed your instructions and brushed and cleaned my grinder. I need to PMCS my grinder more often.

[@helpfulnatural]

So glad to hear you got it working again and that my video was helpful to you! I also have a video showing how I clean this grinder using Minute Rice. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZvQkJmjdrGZitk

[@pleun64]

Thank you so much for this video! My grinder has always worked, but lately I'm getting a stale taste in my coffee when I use this grinder. Now I can clean it out thoroughly and have better tasting coffee again.

[@helpfulnatural]

Glad my video was helpful! Thanks for watching! :)

[@lisagipson6845]

Just found this video. Thinking my grinder was done for when all it needed as a good opening up and cleaning. Thank you!

[@RD-lk5qj]

Tremendous help. Thanks for doing it. I had no idea how to take it apart and clean it, and it had recently died on me. Gonna go give it a shot right now.

[@helpfulnatural]

I hope it helps get it going again. If it runs, grind a couple of tablespoons of Minute Rice through to help clear out any residual coffee oils, then brush it out again. Fingers crossed! 🤞

[@RD-lk5qj]

Well, I tried it. It seems it's dead, though. Still, it was useful info to have, because I had never cleaned it. I repurchased the same product after it wouldn't start back up. This time I'll clean it regularly. All the best...@@helpfulnatural

[@markjames5193]

Thank you for the cleaning info on this coffee grinder. Just got mine treasure hunting at Goodwill. It is like brand new, but needs cleaning.

[@helpfulnatural]

Great find! I also have a video with step by step instructions showing how I clean this grinder with Minute Rice and brushes. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZvQkJmjdrGZitk Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@holajb]

Thanks for posting this! I’m another who was about to discard a unit that was no longer working (it wouldn’t even power on), but after taking a few minutes to clean it according to your instructions, it’s working great.

[@helpfulnatural]

That's great! So glad you got it running again. :) If you're interested, I have another video showing how I clean this grinder using Minute Rice. The link is below in an older comment. Thanks for watching! :)

[@SandySaunders9142]

Awesome thank you for the clear, concise and HELPFUL cleaning guide! I was dreading cleaning the thing, but being forced to drink Folgers made me search out your video! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@helpfulnatural]

Oh boy! Having to drink Folger's is definitely a motivator. Lol! I have another video showing my step by step method of cleaning this coffee grinder. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZvQkJmjdrGZitk

[@SandySaunders9142]

@helpfulnatural Awesome thank you. I'll check it out. I got her burrring once again. Many thanks! (BTW, my finger must be too fat because I tried looking for those internal areas that you suggested cleaning, but could not find them. I have fresh ground coffee for in the morning! (I thought about making a cup now, but I thought it was better to wait!).

[@mmccormi1]

So very helpful!!! Can't wait to taste our coffee tomorrow with a fresh clean grinder. We had no idea it could come apart!!!

[@helpfulnatural]

Thank you! So glad it was helpful to you. The instruction manual that comes with this grinder is woefully lacking in information. I already owned another burr grinder before I purchased this one so I knew it had to come apart somehow. Thanks for watching and enjoy your coffee! :)

[@rusty5hi]

Thank you for posting this! Just what I needed as my burr grinder is bogged down from lack of cleaning. Now I know!

[@helpfulnatural]

You're welcome. Here is another of my videos that shows how I clean this grinder using Minute Rice to sweep out the old grounds and old oils left in the grinder. Hope it's helpful. :) Thanks for watching! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZvQkJmjdrGZitk

[@deethorz]

Thank you! Short and sweet, and incredibly helpful video!!!

[@GabrielleCarbonneau]

Thank you!! I’ve been trying to figure it out. Manual and cuisinart’s own website were useless.

[@kathidavidson4960]

Thank you, I thought I broke it but watching your video I got it working. Thanks again great video

[@helpfulnatural]

That's fantastic! I'm so glad my video was helpful to you. :) Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@brandonwrona4818]

Very pleased with your presentation. Valuable 5 minutes.

[@helpfulnatural]

Thank you, glad my video was helpful! Thanks for watching! :)

[@JCDuffy56]

Cleaning fixed grinder that would stop grinding as soon as the button was pressed. What a 😅 good outcome. Thank you!

[@pattyrosales-rasband4048]

I love it... you explained pretty good how to remove and clean the coffee grinder. Thanks a lot for your time.

[@pattyrosales-rasband4048]

I just bought it and as you said the little folding booklet does not give you good info on how to clean and disassemble it. I was reading the instrucctions before using my new DBM8 to do the right thing... I could not remove the bean hopper. so I decided to go to KZbin and voila! You were there.

[@helpfulnatural]

@@pattyrosales-rasband4048 Glad I could help. Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@lunabloodstone]

Thank you I really thought I would have to buy a new grinder. This saved my life and others around me lol

[@helpfulnatural]

Glad my video was helpful! I have another video showing step by step how I clean this coffee grinder with Minute Rice. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZvQkJmjdrGZitk

[@cathyshank9355]

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I haven’t cleaned it since I bought it 3+ years ago. It works great now. ☕️

[@helpfulnatural]

I have another video showing how I clean this coffee grinder with Minute Rice. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZvQkJmjdrGZitk

[@joannebutzerin6448]

Thank you. I was just about to throw this in the trash. I know the motor still works, but I could not figure out how to clean the burrs. Worth a try

[@helpfulnatural]

There is a link here in the comments to another of my videos showing how to use Minute Rice to clear out old grounds and coffee oils from your grinder. After you follow this video for opening it up and brushing it out, run some Minute Rice through and brush it out a 2nd time to get all the old oils out that turn rancid over time, ruining the flavor of your coffee. It works great! Thanks for watching and hope you get your grinder going again. 🙂

[@JohnnyBeeDawg]

Excellent tip about running minute rice thru the grinder! Thanks, good video

[@helpfulnatural]

Thanks! Glad my video was helpful. Thanks for watching! :)

[@stephendudley41]

Thank you. Your demo is excellent and answered my questions directly. Once again, thank you.

[@Mae.M-bw2xs]

Thank you for this video. I just used my grinder for the first time today like 5 minutes ago.

[@debitricerri4456]

thank you!! mine stopped this morning, and found your youtube! i always wondered why there wasn’t a way to clean it!! mine was the last one at the store, a store model without instructions or a box... i was always afraid i’d break it trying to figure how to disassemble! saved and shared!!

[@helpfulnatural]

Glad my video was helpful. Thanks for watching! :)

[@liz9843]

I laughed when you said “weeks or months” - we’ve had this grinder since we got married in 2007, and I’ve never disassembled it to clean, just wiped out the bean holder and the ground coffee cup! I found this because I was thinking I really should see if I can clean it better. We usually grind medium roast, so that’s probably why we haven’t had issues so far in 13 years! Great grinder.

[@SmallSpoonBrigade]

You've either been lucky, or you've been grinding course grounds, because I had mine for a few years of grinding for espresso and eventually it just died. After removing the collection cup, the entire chute was plugged with coffee grounds.

[@helpfulnatural]

The user manual that comes with this machine is sorely lacking in info on how to disassemble it for cleaning. I'm not a mechanic but I know that the burrs in coffee grinders must be cleaned somehow. One day I just decided to turn the bean hopper beyond the coarsest setting to see if it unscrewed and sure enough, it came apart! Thanks for watching! :)

[@BaysviewPg]

@@helpfulnatural I love this video, thanks for spending time to create this video. It is always helpful and useful so that your ground coffee will not get contaminated with old ground coffee.

[@helpfulnatural]

@@BaysviewPg Yep. A clean coffee grinder is a good coffee grinder! Lol! The idea of old oils going rancid inside my grinder made me figure out how to open it for cleaning. Glad it was helpful to you. Thanks for watching! :)

[@angielovespgh]

Bless you. I could not figure out how to get the top off for the life of me with the included, vague instructions!

[@helpfulnatural]

Vague is the word. Glad my video was helpful to you! It's a nice little grinder if cleaned regularly. Thanks for watching! :) I have another video showing how I clean this grinder using minute rice. :)

[@worldwatcher38]

Just wanted to say thanks. It's 2024 and we've had this model for - oh - 10 years or so. Lately we've been finding a lot more powder in the output. So thought maybe it was time for a replacement but I thought maybe cleaning it first would help. So ya, video was very helpful. But I have to say my wife and I LOL'd when it was mentioned to clean it once a week or so. Ma'am we haven't cleaned it in 10 years. This model is a beast that just keep on kicking. To me the burrs look worn so it's more pulverizing the beans instead of grinding (cutting) them. But we'll see how it goes. Again though thank you.

[@helpfulnatural]

Glad my video was helpful. I have another video showing how I clean this grinder from beginning to end. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZvQkJmjdrGZitk Just an FYI, it isn't just old, stale coffee grounds that get caught up inside but also coffee oils that go rancid fairly quickly which can spoil the flavor of your fresh beans. This is a very dependable little grinder but does need cleaning now and then to keep it going. Thanks for watching.

[@nollypolly1869]

Thank you! I have a slightly different model CBM-18C, but this helped tremendously! (on mine, the top burr isn't connected to the hopper) I've had the grinder for about 8 years and I wasn't even aware I could clean it, TBH. What happened was that it would power on and the blades moved, but no beans were ground. Took it apart and cleaned all the built up grinds and oils, and it worked!! Maybe I'll get another 8 years...lol.

[@helpfulnatural]

Oh my! That is a long time. :) I'm glad you got it going again. Where is the upper burr attached if not under the hopper? Oh...do you have the conical burr grinder? I have that one too and I think it's much easier to clean than this one because the upper burr can actually be removed from the grinder.

[@nollypolly1869]

That's the one! It's indestructible and still produces grinds from powdery fine espresso, to super coarse french press. It's the best grinder I've ever owned.

[@wowneat1]

Super Helpful!!!! God Bless You!! My grinder had stopped working and after cleaning it. It now works fine.

[@helpfulnatural]

Yeah! :)

[@elainetaps16]

This is a great video showing how to clean the grinder. Thank you VERY MUCH.

[@dep2kat]

a blast from a compressed air works great! I grind cat food (a older cat lost many teeth) and this little grinder works great! I cleaned it and used a brush, like you suggested, and then a few blasts from compressed air and Wala!

[@erictoddw]

Thank you for this. I've been wondering forever how to clean the grinder. I love this grinder and have had it for quite a while. Now I can fine tune it.

[@helpfulnatural]

You're welcome. Glad my video was helpful to you! Yes this coffee grinder is a little workhorse! Thanks for watching! :)

[@daleirving4127]

Thank you for posting this - I've been using a small pastry brush to clean mine, but the toothbrush is much better. One other thing that I've found that helps is a can of compressed air with the long straw (like for computers) to clean around the bottom burr a little better - I just hold it over the sink and spray that area.

[@helpfulnatural]

You're welcome. Glad my video was helpful to you! Yes, the compressed air seems to have 1001 uses! Thanks for watching! :)

[@traceydooling3189]

Awesome! Cleaned the old one and the newer one. Now they both work. Great job. Thanks!

[@helpfulnatural]

It's so satisfying to get them working again. Thanks for watching! :)

[@aaronstorck7167]

This video is great!!!! I didn’t have any small brushes, so I took it apart and blew it out with the air compressor😂!!! Works great!!!!!

[@helpfulnatural]

Glad my video was helpful. Thanks for watching. 🙂

[@nadiatamer7358]

Thank you!! I have this machine and I never knew it opens like that!

[@RayBuffer]

Very useful. Picked one up second hand and this video served many purposes. Great job!

[@helpfulnatural]

So glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching! :)

[@TexasSteveS]

You saved my morning coffee ... I, and my wife, thank you!😂

[@gillianwalker4766]

Thank-you, I have this exact model and I followed your instructions and it works again! Hooray!

[@helpfulnatural]

So glad to hear! Thanks for watching! :)

[@wboyd4330]

Thank you! We had not used ours for a while and when I went to use it it wouldn't run. The manual was no help. I followed your directions and it is working fine. I will clean this regularly now.

[@helpfulnatural]

I'm so glad my video helped you get it working again! Thanks for watching! :)

[@PonderingPerspective]

Amen and dittos to all the positive reviews. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!

[@jenniferw5095]

Thank you!! I received one as a Christmas gift so I’m glad to see how to keep it clean and running. 🙏

[@liz9843]

We’ve had ours for 13 years with daily (sometimes twice daily!) use - you’ll love this grinder!

[@lindalafleur8194]

Yes, thanks for the info on how to clean. I fixing to buy one of those. I use the minute tip also from one of your other videos. Thanks.

[@rob1480]

i just bought this grinder it will be here soon. i enjoy your reviews.

[@helpfulnatural]

Thank you! I try to be as thorough as possible. Hopefully I'm not rambling too much! :) Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@bobwallace7161]

Well done video, short and sweet with all the info I needed to know. Thank You!

[@helpfulnatural]

You're welcome! Glad my video was helpful. Thanks for watching! :)

[@tripleaardvark]

Came to KZbin hoping for exactly this video. Who knew it was this easy?

[@helpfulnatural]

I know, right? Glad my video was helpful. Thanks for watching! :)

[@Brisleep1]

Me, mad at the instruction sheet, then watching you, that's clockwise! I guess I need a clock dial on the wall, even though I grew up with them, lol. I was going by lefty loosy, and it doesn't go that way. Thanks for your help!

[@PatrickFaySeattle]

Ok... so I'm definitely appreciative for helpfulnatural's video. I didn't even know that the sucker came apart like that. I started hearing noises from the grinder that I never heard. And I wasn't getting an automatic grind from the bar button. I'd have to hold the thing down. After viewing this video, I did go through the steps here. As best I could. I used a regular size toothbrush. At any rate... not much improvement achieved. That being said... this was the first time I cleaned the thing in more than ten (10!) years. I'm tripping out. I can't believe that helpfulnatural does this every week. Obviously, one should not go ten years without maintenance, but I think you can stretch out the maintenance time a smidge. These things run about $60. So I just replaced it. And for the record, I drink coffee everyday. I've run this things every morning at least once for more than 10 years. Some time off for vacation, but this is a workhorse instrument. Is it the fanciest burr grinder out there? No. But it's got to be the pound for pound champ.

[@helpfulnatural]

I agree that it's a workhorse coffee grinder. I clean it once per week when using dark, oily bean as they tend to clog it up faster. I have another video showing how I run Minute Rice through, then brush everything out. The rice cleans out all the residual grinds that get trapped inside. Maybe you could do this once per month?? 🤔

[@helpfulnatural]

One more thing, coffee beans contain oils which when left inside the grinder can go rancid in a matter of weeks. 🙁

[@PatrickFaySeattle]

@@helpfulnatural yeah, I get you. I should have been a little more clear. I'm a truly avid coffee fan. Thus a burr grinder in the home. I do think I have a decent palate. I have served as a wine director at a few restaurants. And have worked in food my entire adult life. That makes a fella persnickety about his coffee. I generally only drink light roasts. Ethiopian, preferably. Yirgacheffe, or Sidama, are my favorites. After drinking these for years, it's hard to drink a dark roast. Even an impeccably/responsibly sourced bean from a small local roaster. It just tastes burnt. My reason for chiming in here is to hopefully, be helpful. Your video is exactly what I needed. I just feel that once a week maintenance is pretty high in frequency. Although my evidence is anecdotal, and slightly hilarious, ten plus years without cleaning simultaneously absurd and exceptional. I shouldn't have done that. You showed me how to do what the machine needs. I think monthly, or even bi-monthly, is a fine preventative maintenance and upkeep schedule. I do like the idea of the rice grind from time to time as well. Great stuff all around. Thank you very much.

[@helpfulnatural]

@@PatrickFaySeattle I totally get where you are coming from. 🙂 As anal as I am about my coffee grinder(s) & variable tea kettles, I'm not so much about other things around my house. Lol! 🙄 The rice trick works wonders so I hope you give it a try!

[@jonayscue1498]

This was fantastic, thanks so much! got one for free from someone so I didn't have any documentation, this was great

[@helpfulnatural]

You're welcome! Actually, this grinder comes with little to no information about taking it apart to clean the burrs hence, my video upload. Thanks for watching and glad it was helpful to you. :)

[@avagayle06]

Thank you so much for these clear instructions - it worked!

[@HeyyNowww]

Almost tossed mine in the trash. This fixed it! Had way to much build up. Thank you!

[@helpfulnatural]

I'm so glad the video helped you with your coffee grinder! I have another video showing how I clean this model using dry Minute Rice and all the steps mentioned in this video. I'm baffled as to why Cuisinart does not show how to disassemble this grinder for cleaning in the user manual. Thanks for watching and commenting! :)

[@bensebaugh6017]

On the question about why not include this in the manual.... I'm going with Cuisinart wanted him to throw it in the trash and buy another one. I've been more than a little frustrated with their food processors these past few years.

[@helpfulnatural]

Yea....and yet they sell thousands of these coffee grinders, it's a very popular model. I think most manufacturers would prefer to have customers just give up and buy a new unit rather than try to fix or maintain the one they have. I've seen this happen a lot with the Ninja appliances too. I also have a Cuisinart food processor that I used to like quite a bit but I rarely use it at all anymore. I don't like the plastic bowl and now the blade assemblies have been recalled due to the rivets giving way and the blades shatter into your food. I registered for a replacement blade a little while ago but have had no confirmation from Cuisinart that I'm on the list to receive a new one. No surprise there, unfortunately. :/ Have a happy Holiday! :)

[@BryanFazekas-and-mag]

Put the links for your related videos in your comments -- it will help people immediately watch the other videos if they are so inclined. My grinder is 6 months old. I roast a lot of dark batches and the beans are oily. The machine became almost unusable -- I cleaned what I could see but that wasn't enough. Your video helped greatly, and I ended up using a bamboo skewer to dig out some of the chunks. Wow! it was clogged! Now I need to watch the rice video ... ;-)

[@blinddog1212]

Great video! Just inherited one from my family and was starting to wonder how to clean it. Glad I went for KZbin instead of fishing out a manual. Thanks for the clear explanation!

[@helpfulnatural]

You're welcome! The manual that comes with this grinder does not explain or show pictures how to take it apart for cleaning. It's sorely lacking info. Glad my video was helpful! Thanks for watching! :)