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Further investigation indicates that this varies by model. For example, Proctor Silex says the model listed in the question has a minimum of 1 tablespoon. Krups The user manual for a number of KitchenAid models specifies beans for 4 cups of coffee minimum.

Krups makes a "Silent Vortex" model that sounds like the wind from the blades is used to stir things up, as Crab2215 described. Even with that, its user manual describes some minimum quantities (beans for 3 cups of coffee in one place, 2 tablespoons of dry material in another).

Someone Someone asked about this in the Customer Q&A on Amazon, and the manufacturer replied:

...if your grinder is filled less than the recommended amount it may cause damage to your grinder as well as malfunctions.

So it sounds like there is probably some minimum amount of material for blade grinders to work correctly, and that amount varies by model (and like the case for the Proctor Silex, is not always prominentlytypically described in the user manualadvertising). The take-away is that if you plan to use a blade grinder for small amounts, like grinding beans for a single cup of coffee, check with the manufacturer regarding minimum material, or look up the user manual online before purchasing it.

Further investigation indicates that this varies by model. For example, Proctor Silex says the model listed in the question has a minimum of 1 tablespoon. Krups makes a "Silent Vortex" model that sounds like the wind from the blades is used to stir things up, as Crab2215 described. Even with that, its user manual describes some minimum quantities (beans for 3 cups of coffee in one place, 2 tablespoons of dry material in another).

Someone asked about this in the Customer Q&A on Amazon, and the manufacturer replied:

...if your grinder is filled less than the recommended amount it may cause damage to your grinder as well as malfunctions.

So it sounds like there is probably some minimum amount of material for blade grinders to work correctly, and that amount varies by model (and like the case for the Proctor Silex, is not always prominently described in the user manual). The take-away is that if you plan to use a blade grinder for small amounts, like grinding beans for a single cup of coffee, check with the manufacturer regarding minimum material.

Further investigation indicates that this varies by model. For example, Proctor Silex says the model listed in the question has a minimum of 1 tablespoon. The user manual for a number of KitchenAid models specifies beans for 4 cups of coffee minimum.

Krups makes a "Silent Vortex" model that sounds like the wind from the blades is used to stir things up, as Crab2215 described. Even with that, its user manual describes some minimum quantities (beans for 3 cups of coffee in one place, 2 tablespoons of dry material in another). Someone asked about this in the Customer Q&A on Amazon, and the manufacturer replied:

...if your grinder is filled less than the recommended amount it may cause damage to your grinder as well as malfunctions.

So it sounds like there is probably some minimum amount of material for blade grinders to work correctly, and that amount varies by model (and is not typically described in the advertising). The take-away is that if you plan to use a blade grinder for small amounts, like grinding beans for a single cup of coffee, check with the manufacturer regarding minimum material, or look up the user manual online before purchasing it.

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Further investigation indicates that this varies by model. For example, Proctor Silex says the model listed in the question has a minimum of 1 tablespoon. Krups makes a "Silent Vortex" model that sounds like the wind from the blades is used to stir things up, as Crab2215 described. Even with that, its user manual describes some minimum quantities (beans for 3 cups of coffee in one place, 2 tablespoons of dry material in another).

Someone asked about this in the Customer Q&A on Amazon, and the manufacturer replied:

...if your grinder is filled less than the recommended amount it may cause damage to your grinder as well as malfunctions.

So it sounds like there is probably some minimum amount of material for blade grinders to work correctly, and that amount varies by model (and like the case for the Proctor Silex, is not always prominently described in the user manual). The take-away is that if you plan to use a blade grinder for small amounts, like grinding beans for a single cup of coffee, check with the manufacturer regarding minimum material.