Unique vertical grinding prevents clogging. No ground coffee stays inside the grinder. Extremely easy to clean with special spiral brush. Insulated safety lid for lowest grinding noise in its class! Grinder only operates with lid in place. Burr Grinding Wheels deliver consistent, uniform grinding. 17 position grind selector delivers the correct fineness for espresso, drip, French Press and percolators. Removable upper burr for easy cleaning. Large 14 oz. bean container. Separate On/Off button. Stop grinding at any time. Use for pulse grinding. Electronic timer. Can be set to grind from 8 to 40 seconds. Ground coffee container with lid. Holds up to 5 oz. of coffee. Extra safety: when ground coffee container lid is not in place, grinder will not grind. Internal cord storage lets you retrieve the needed length of the power cord. Handsome brushed stainless steel housing (model #556) or black with chrome accents (#557).