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When buying any expensive kitchen appliance, you want your purchase to last. The same is true when you invest in a grain mill. When purchasing and using your grain mill, keep the following suggestions in mind to get the best and longest use.
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Maintenance Tips for Your Grain Mill
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The first thing to remember is to use your particular grain mill for the purposes for which it was intended to be used. Lists of grains your mill can handle are usually very specific. Make sure you know what grains your manual or electric grain mill can handle and stick to them (or they may stick to your mill).
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Except for the occasional peanut butter maker, most grain mill users are working with dry ingredients: rye, wheat, barley, corn, sorghum, millet, and many other grains. Therefore, cleanup requires merely wiping out the surfaces and letting them dry before storing.
- Some grain mill models, like Nutrimill grain mills, have a self-cleaning function for their impact-grinding mechanisms.
- Some models claim to be dust-free. Some are; some aren't. Have an apron and damp cloth on hand in the event of a flour dust storm. Models that feature a separator cup and an air filter will help reduce the amount of flour that gets on the countertop or kitchen floor.
- Be careful not to plug the mill in as you put grain into the hopper. Some models need to be turned on before you put grain in, but others can start after the grain is in place. Some models can be restarted mid-milling while others can't.
For more model-specific tips, read your grain mill's user manual and follow the recommendations for cleaning and maintenance. When it comes to grain mills, everyone is talking about which ones last and which ones don't. Some models may be made better than others, but a little care can go a long way.
