KitchenAid Foreign Object in Grinder / Burr Contact

Built-in grinder is extremely loud or makes grinding/metallic scraping noises.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Stone or hard object in beans, Misaligned burrs, Loose grinder mounting screws, Worn motor bearings

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Immediate action: Turn off and unplug the coffee maker to prevent further damage.

Inspect grinder:

  • Remove beans from the hopper.
  • Disassemble the grinder (hopper and upper burr) and inspect for foreign objects.
  • Remove any stones or hard debris.

Check burr alignment:

  • Ensure burrs are seated correctly and not rubbing excessively.
  • Tighten any loose mounting screws.

If noise persists without foreign objects, the grinder motor or bearings may be failing and the grinder assembly should be replaced.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Grinder Assembly
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