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Michael

MichaelSouth-Eastern Region, NSW

  • 2 reviews

Reliable and Efficient Coffee Grinder

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Does a really good job. Very reasonably priced and well made. Ours is 5 years old and used daily. Possibly the only drawback is pouring the ground coffee out of the grinder - it takes time if you don't want to make a mess. Overall highly recommended.



Purchased at The Good Guys for $35.00.

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Customer CareSunbeam

Hello Michael
Thank you for the feedback.

Very poor quality, not fit for purpose!

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The plastic tabs on the lid of my replacement grinder did not last any longer than the original. Sunbeam must supply a lid that is fit for purpose instead of the brittle original design. I only grind chia and flax seed which is extremely light work compared to coffee and this grinder just can't hack it!



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Sunbeam
Customer CareSunbeam

Hello OBP,
Sorry to hear of your experience with this grinder. However if you feel that the unit is showing wear and tear too quickly you can returning to your retailer within 12 months of your purchase for a replacement.

John L.

John L.Sydney, NSW

  • 2 reviews

Fragile plastic tabs in lid control power

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Purchased February 2022. Lasted just over a year (just out of warranty!) before the tiny plastic bits in the lid that allow the power to flow broke. One of them broke months ago, meaning it would only work when the lid was on in a particular alignment. Annoying. Now both broken, the power won't turn on at all.
Bad, bad design.

Purchased in February 2021 at Mitre 10 for $34.99.



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Customer CareSunbeam
John L.
John L.

Thanks. Just got a replacement from Mitre 10. Hope it lasts a bit longer. Still concerned about the design allowing this to happen.

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Rufus G.

Rufus G.Great Southern, WA

  • 2 reviews

Multi whirled unit

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We purchased our new whirler from Big W and it is just that, it whirls and sends everything up into the lid, you have to switch it on and off to get the beans to fall into the blades which don't really work well anyway, it's now just gone to landfill after 2 days off attempted use.

Purchased in October 2021 at Woolworths Online store for $38.95.

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Sunbeam
Customer C.Sunbeam

Hi Rufus G,
Sorry to hear. I have not heard of that problem, this grinder has been around for many years.
Hope you returned to store under your warranty.

Charmaine

CharmaineSydney, NSW

  • 6 reviews

Very handy

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I bought this a couple of weeks ago. I use it for grinding spices and it does a great job. The lid is a bit finicky and can be difficult to get on and off.

Purchased in August 2021 at JB Hi-Fi for $34.00.

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Sunbeam
Customer C.Sunbeam

Hi Charmaine,
Thank you so much for your review. The lid being stubborn to remove and activate is a safety feature.
Enjoy ! Kind regards Sunbeam

Mick

MickIllawarra, NSW

Next to useless device, not even worth a star!!!!!

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If you don't like the taste of coffee then this device is for you. It is not a grinder, more like a blender! It fails to turn coffee beans into granule's, it only produces small chunks of coffee beans. You barley get any flavor out of the coped up beans!!! It may be ok for herbs, but that would be it!!!!!!!

Purchased in August 2021 at The Good Guys for $34.00.

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Customer C.Sunbeam

No good

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If using for herbs this is no good. Resin gets stuck in lid groove, won't operate unless lid locks in. Lid gets hard to remove. Get one from Kmart or Officeworks instead

Purchased in June 2021 at Target Australia for $35.00.

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Customer C.Sunbeam

Hi Chris, the locking feature is a safety function so it cannot operate unless sealed.
It will mainly do dry spices so anything fresh will get stuck...

PDS

PDSBlacktown

  • 13 reviews
  • 9 likes
  • Verified purchase

Normal grinder

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Does what it is supposed to do grinding coffee and spices to sometimes. It is a bit noisy but is working at a high speed. Also it cannot grind a lot and you need to give it short tap so that the material being gounded falls back it to be ground further.

Purchased in March 2021 at Big W Retail Stores for $28.00.

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Sunbeam
Customer C.Sunbeam

Hi PDS,
Thanks tor the great review. I will also pass your feed back onto our product team too. It is best to grind in small amounts to save the motor.

MamaMaria

MamaMariaNSW, 2148

  • 4 reviews

Happy enough

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I have only used my Sunbeam MultiGrinder to grind coffee beans. It grinds evenly enough although sometimes I have to give it a gentle shake to move beans closser to the blade. Good for the purchase price and I haven't had a problem yet after 8 months+ of daily use.

Date PurchasedMar 2018
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Customer C.Sunbeam

Thanks for the great review MamaMaria!!

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Shull

ShullBrIsbane

  • 3 reviews
  • 1 like

Does the job you'd expect for the price

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Bought this after our much more expensive Breville grinder gave up working. Much prefer Breville over Subbeam in general, but this does exactly what you'd expect for the price. It grinds the beans. You do need to shake it or give it a tap to get it to grind evenly (beans closer to the blades grind finer than the ones on top, which makes sense). Took a while to get it right, but after a few weeks I can now make a pretty good flat white using this grinder.

The main reason for the purchase was the convenience since both Target and Big W stick this grinder.

Date PurchasedSep 2018
1 comment
Sunbeam
Customer C.Sunbeam

Hi Shull, thank you the review. It is a basic coffee grinder but very easy to use and once you get to know the grind that best suits you, it gets easier to perfect! Hope you continue to enjoy your coffee, that's what it's about...

Vixsta

VixstaBrisbane

The all rounder

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So so so disappointed in this item. What a joke. Id be better off grinding with 2 rocks. Would not recommend this product to anyone. Waste of 35 dollars when i could have bought one from Kmart for 13 bucks people do not waste yoyr money on this youll kick your self once you get hm

Date PurchasedAug 2018
Anna

AnnaMelbourne

  • 16 reviews
  • 3 likes

Motor Didn't Work on First Try

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Very, very disappointed in this machine, which was actually replacing a Breville spice grinder that had stopped working within a month. I thought a nice light little machine like this one with a large button to press (sometimes the press down ones can be a little awkward until you get used to them) would be great, but that would only be the case if it ever worked! What's more, I also bought a large food processor from Sunbeam whose motor stopped working after a few months as well. Not a happy customer, and will be looking to purchase from other brands from now on (I currently have a Cuisinart spice grinder which is a bit more expensive but worth it because it actually works, and has been doing so for almost a year now).

Date PurchasedJun 2017
Microbel

MicrobelAdelaide

  • 16 reviews
  • Verified purchase

What is Multi about it?

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Date PurchasedMar 2018
Sue Dietrich

Sue DietrichYINNAR

  • 4 reviews
  • Verified purchase

Got it home, plugged it in, didn't work. returned it. next one didn't work. I was snapping the top

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Date PurchasedFeb 2018
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DRFILL

DRFILLGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

  • 2 reviews
  • 1 like

Doesn't power on at all

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I received this item as a gift from Qantas. Brand new and sealed. Plugged it in and pushed the button. Nothing. No noise, no spinning, nothing. I tried it on different power points to see if that was the issue but no. Still didnt work at all. I don't know what else to do

Date PurchasedFeb 2018
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Avalon

AvalonSouth Australia, Australia

  • 7 reviews
  • 1 like

Easy to Use Coffee Bean Grinder

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I purchased this machine to grind coffee beans only so I never have to worry about washing it. I have no problem with the motor & although it is probably not recommended I give it a little shake to loosen the coffee around the blade. Nothing like freshly ground coffee beans ever day. I’m happy with it. ☺️

Date PurchasedOct 2017
James

JamesSydney

  • 5 reviews

Water gets trapped inside the lid - Obvious design flaw.

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I purchased this grinder last year but have only just got around to using it.
It grinds OK, but is very hard to clean.
It also emits a strong smell of burnt electrics after each short use, as if it's going to fail at any time.
I followed the cleaning instructions, which say to wash the lid in warm soapy water, but water gets trapped inside the layers of the lid and is impossible to get out.
This is far from ideal when grinding dry ingredients and poses a potential food safety issue, as bacteria can thrive in wet conditions.
Sunbeam really need to lift their game with the design and ease of cleaning of this product.
I will be returning my grinder under warranty and giving another brand a try.

Date PurchasedApr 2017
beth m

beth madelaide

  • 6 reviews
  • Verified purchase

This grinder seems to work well

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It grinds evenly, and it can grind a decent amount for what I use, as you don't need to grind more than 2 cups for coffee at a time, it's good for the price and have never had a problem with it, I have used it just for grinding coffee at this stage.
At times the cap is a little bit hard to unscrew and and screw back up, but it has not failed me

Date PurchasedSep 2016
Rak

RakSydney, NSW

  • 9 reviews
  • Verified purchase

Good Grinder useful for several purposes

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This steel grinder, with steel blades, can be used for making spice powder and grinding small and hard nuts, effortlessly. The container is a bit small, a bit bigger would have been nice. There is enough power to crush the hardest of spices. It comes with the standard 12 months warranty. I have been using it for over 6 months and there has been no issue with it. It is easy to clean after use.

Date PurchasedApr 2017
Naz

NazSydney

  • 7 reviews

Great product

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I have had it for 3 years now and still going strong. mainly use it for spices. Love it. Pretty sturdy and not fragile like the cheap $12 ones you can get. I strongly recommend this product. Sorry to hear other's have not had the same experience with this product.

Date PurchasedOct 2014
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Questions & Answers

David D.

David D.asked

Hello,
I need to get a replacement lid for this model. Is it available??
Cheers, Dave.

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Mick B.

Mick B.asked

Why wont my grinder work? The lid is on but wont start. Is there a safety switch somewhere. Lid is on securely and have tried different ways with lid but it wont start

2 answers
O B P
O B P

Two little lugs on the lid, hold the lid on but also switch the power on for safety. When one breaks off, the grinder only works with the lid one way and does not work when the lid is moved half a turn. When both break off it does not work at all. On my first grinder arrived one was already missing. The replacement one now has one missing, they are very brittle, not at all suitable for the purpose.

John L.
John L.

Also I've noticed that ground coffee can get into the groove around the top of the body and prevent the lid from closing completely to switch on the power. The lid needs to be screwed on HARD.

uniquelyme

uniquelymeasked

what is the wait time between grinds? (for the machine to cool down)

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Mick
Mick

I preform multiple grinds in succession. I 3/4 fill the grinder up and it takes about 20 second to grind. I've never experienced the grinder to overheat. I hope this helps.

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