Question 1

One day to the next this grinder started creating terrible static cling with the grounds. Ugh! Any tips/advice?

Accepted Answer

I experienced the same thing - grinder worked static-free for 1 year, grinding ~30g of beans / day flawlessly.  So happy, I got one as a gift for someone. Then one day- jumping beans static grinds everywhere.  I removed the top burr for the very first time and cleaned using only paper towel & brush.  Put the hopper back on without top burr and turned it on - about 1-2g of grinds fell out.

I have scoured the internet on this topic and what I have learned... accepted, is that, yes- humidity, bean type, buildup, and burr wear all contribute to the issue.  Without a doubt, in the winter, it will be far less humid in the house and static will affect everything.  If your burrs are worn, they will certainly tend to mash more than grind, leading to the friction and static.

The one thing that vendors have not done a good job with is providing customers the correct path to undoing the oily surface that results from grinding beans.  WE NEED A WAY TO CLEAN THAT!  What- does Starbucks replace their burr grinders every month?  Come on.  Does Starbucks pour some liquid into their grinders to clean the burrs?  Please.  Maybe I haven't searched enough.  Usually, when I can't find an answer online, the answer is too obvious to post.  On this topic, it would appear that vendors create a product and cut loose after the warranty period ends.  During the warranty, they recommend "wipe with brush and towel".  That's not good enough.

Question 2

Is the course grind pretty consistent? Can’t decide between this and a Baratza.

Accepted Answer

No problem for me with coarse and it being consistent.  Best grinder I’ve ever owned and I’ve owned a bunch of them because the cheaper ones don’t last.

Question 3

How long can you store beans in hopper to keep it fresh?

Accepted Answer

Beans should always be kept in dark,air tight container to retain freshness. The hopper is air tight but not dark so it is best to only put the amount of beans you want to grind in

Question 4

how do I change the preset grind size after choosing 1 of the 4 options (french press, perc, drip, espresso)?

Accepted Answer

This grinder doesn't have four options.  It has a wheel which you slide for the desired grind size, to the left for courser or to the right for finer.  The labels above the wheel are to show the recommended range of the grind.   Also, below the whole bean container, there is another device that has an adjustment for grind size.  Check the owners manual for details.
I use my KCG84833 every morning to grind beans for my double espresso.  I've had no problems.  I thoroughly clean my grinder every month to remove the caked-on bean dust.

Brand	KitchenAid
Model Number	KCG8433BM
Colour	Matte Black
Product Dimensions	12.7 x 20.83 x 38.1 cm; 2.94 kg
Voltage	120 Volts
Item Weight	2.94 kg

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