LENGTH: Country Living Products warrants this Country Living Grain Mill to be free from defects in material and workmanship under NORMAL USE and conditions for the lifetime of the original owner which includes all parts, excluding the finish. The grinding plates are warrantied for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase. This warranty is voided during this period if the mill is used in any way other than recommended, is motorized by anything other than the kit manufactured by Country Living Products, run without grain in the hopper, or used commercially.

REGISTRATION: The Warranty Registration Card must be completed and mailed to Country Living Products, 14727 56th Ave. NW, Stanwood, Washington 98292, within fifteen (15) days from the date of purchase. This proof of purchase, along with purchase date, must be on file when requesting warranty service.

WARRANTY CLAIMS: You must receive verbal or written authorization from Country Living Products to return the mill, plates, or any defective part. This can be obtained by writing or calling us at the address or phone number included with these instructions. Returned mills or mill parts must be shipped freight prepaid to an authorized service center specified by Country Living Products. The return shipping cost to the consumer will be the responsibility of Country Living Products.

SHIPPING DAMAGE: Damage due to shipping should be reported immediately to the carrier. Damage caused in shipping is not the responsibility of Country Living Products.

SERVICE: The company will repair or, at its discretion, replace the Grain Mill or mill parts free of charge if, in the opinion of the company or its authorized agents, it has been proven the problem was related to defective parts or an error in workmanship within the warranty period.

LIMITATIONS: The warranty is void if the product is used for any other purpose than that for which it is designed or intended. The product must not be altered, repaired or serviced by anyone other than the company or an authorized service center. The product must not have been subject to accident in transit or, while in the customer’s possession, misused, abused or operated contrary to the instructions contained in the instruction manual. This includes failure caused by neglect, commercial use and Acts of God. This warranty is not transferable and applies only to United States and Canadian sales. Warranty is void if the mill is used to grind grain soaked with an ash or slaked lime solution.

EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES: Except to the extent prohibited by law, no other warranties whether expressed or implied, including warranty merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, shall apply to this product. Under no circumstances shall Country Living Products be liable for consequential damages sustained in connection with said product and Country Living Products neither assumes nor authorizes any representative or other person to assume for it any obligation or liability other than such as is expressly set forth. This warranty covers only the Country Living Grain Mill and its specific parts, not the food or other products processed in it.
Schematic of the Country Living Grain Mill

Instructions:

CAUTIONS:

1. DO NOT operate the mill without grain in the hopper.
2. DO NOT get excessive moisture on plates or bearings.
3. EXCESSIVE WEAR will occur if plates are run tight against each other without grain.
4. For flour, use only hard, dry beans or grains. Moist or soft beans or grains will cause clogging. When using moist beans or grains, back off the adjustment knob. A coarse grind will produce grits and is less likely to clog.
5. A mixture of flour AND cracked grains is to be expected on coarser grinds.
6. Always remove wooden handle from flywheel before motorizing mill.
7. Full liability and responsibility for complying to all Federal, State, and Local Safety Standards is assumed by any person or persons who modify or motorize the Country Living Grain Mill in any way. Motorized mills should be operated by adults only. Note: All belts and pulleys not driven by hand should be enclosed for safety.

ASSEMBLY:

Your mill is packed in a partially assembled state. It will be necessary to finish assembly before attempting to process any grains. A drawing is provided to clarify part description and location.

Remove the mill housing and set it upright on a stable work surface. The flywheel is packed in the bottom of the box. It locates by means of the rear key pressed into the shaft and should be installed by slipping it on the shaft protruding from the rear of the mill. Hold the flywheel in place by tightening the set screw in the hub with the hex wrench provided. The shaft should not protrude past the flywheel.

The handle assembly threads into the hole located in the outside edge of the flywheel until it stops. It can then be held in place by tightening the nut against the flywheel with a 9/16″ wrench (not provided). The wood handle should spin freely on the bolt after installation. If it does not, loosen the nut and back the bolt away from the flywheel 1/4 turn, then re-tighten the nut against the wheel. CAUTION: if the handle is too loose, it may pinch skin during use.

Your mill is now ready for operation. Please refer to this manual for full operation instructions.

MOUNTING:

The mill must be securely mounted to a solid base (table, counter, large board) before attempting to operate. For best results the mounting surface should be attached to either the wall or floor. The mill base is pre-drilled to be easily bolted or lagged to a surface permanently. An alternative would be to clamp the mill to a solid work surface. If you utilize this procedure, the mill base should be protected against possible damage to the finish. This can be done by putting something between the clamp and the mill base. The mill should be mounted at a height that is comfortable to the user. We found that if the center of the flywheel is located about waist height, we seem to gain the best leverage.

OPERATION:

We grind wheat in every mill after assembly in order to test and adjust the grinding plates. We begin by tightening the adjustment knob until the plates are rubbing all the way around, then we pour in the grain and grind. It is much easier to begin at a finer setting and adjust out to a coarser setting. This adjustment procedure should be followed anytime the plates have been opened up or removed.

If the flour produced from this setting is not the consistency desired, it can be varied by the adjusting knob on the front of the mill. Tightening the knob will produce a finer grind; loosening it will produce a coarse grind or “crack” grain for cereals. Most adjustments should require only a slight turn of the knob. After each small adjustment, turn the fly- wheel 2 to 3 times and check the product for desired consistency. The amount of effort required to turn the flywheel will increase as the knob is tightened. IT SHOULD NEVER INCREASE TO THE POINT THAT THE FLYWHEEL CANNOT BE TURNED AT ALL, OR REQUIRES EXCESSIVE EFFORT. DAMAGE MAY OCCUR AFFECTING THE GRINDING ABILITY OF THE PLATES. RELEASE TENSION BY BACKING OFF ON THE ADJUSTING KNOB.

NOTE: We found that after tightening the knob to achieve the grind desired, we can often back it off a little to relieve the effort required to turn the flywheel and still retain the grade of flour we wanted!

CLEANING:

The mill is easily disassembled for cleaning by removing the adjusting knob and sliding the front plate off the shaft. BE CAREFUL not to lose the small square key that prevents the plate from spinning on the shaft. Removal of these parts allows access to the cutting surfaces of the plates. Use a small brush to clean out excess flour from corners and surfaces.

On rare occasions it may be necessary to remove and wash the grinding plates. Use the wrench provided with the mill to remove the screws holding the stationary plate to the housing. The plate may now be separated from its mounting surface for thorough cleaning. If the plates are washed, they should be dried immediately to prevent rust. Before replacing the stationary plate, make sure that the mounting surfaces are clean and free from any foreign matter. The plate is designed to locate in one position only, so make sure that all the mounting holes line up before reinstalling. The mill housing is not designed to be submerged during cleaning. A slightly damp cloth should suffice for cleaning the housing and its parts. If any parts of the shaft or bearings get wet, they should be dried immediately to prevent damage.

MOTORIZATION:

Your grain mill is designed to be easily motorized. The flywheel is grooved for use with a standard “V” belt. We recommend using at least a 1/3 HP motor rated at 1,150 RPM and equipped with a 1-1/2″ pulley. This ratio will produce about 115 to 120 RPM at the flywheel. Other motors may be used, but they will need to be geared so that the RPM at the flywheel does not exceed 120 RPM.

The motor and the mill should be securely fastened to a substantial surface. The mill handle MUST be removed before motorized operation. NEVER ALLOW THE MILL TO OPERATE WITHOUT GRAIN BEING PROCESSED!! Belt size may be determined by the distance the motor is mounted from the mill. Belt tension should not be excessive or bearing damage may occur. Note: Due to the many variables introduced during motorization, the warranty is void if the mill is motorized.

CAUTION: Full liability and responsibility for complying to all Federal, State, and Local Safety Standards is assumed by any person or persons who modify or motorize the Country Living Grain Mill in any way. Motorized mills should be operated by adults only. Note: All belts and pulleys not driven by hand should be enclosed for safety.

Wheat and Grain Storage:
Choose dark, hard winter or spring wheat with a 12% or higher protein content. It should be clean and high grade.

The moisture content should be 10% or less. This low moisture content aids in limiting insect contamination. Insects cannot reproduce in wheat with very low moisture content. If you are going to store wheat for long periods, make certain you take precautions to eliminate possible contamination. Contact you local agriculture extension office concerning long term wheat storage in your area.

To store wheat, metal containers have proven to be the most efficient. Do not store the containers of wheat directly on a cement or dirt floor. Instead, place the containers on wood pallets or on shelves. This will aid in eliminating a rusting can which could affect the quality of your wheat.

Wheat will keep indefinitely if stored properly. Make certain the wheat remains dry. The most successful storage comes from rotating the supply of wheat, using the older wheat before using newer wheat.

We would like to caution you when buying wheat to make certain the wheat is dry and has the proper protein quotient. As with all things, be a cautious shopper. If you are conscientious enough to grind you own flour, then go the extra measure and be certain the grains you are purchasing are the best grains available.

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The mounting platform with a slotted 2 x 6 board locks the exercycle into place, while making the tension of the belt easily adjustable. The wing nuts and bolts in the slots make it quick and easy to make all adjustments.

1. The feet of the exercycle should fit firmly against the 2×6 adjustable board.
2. The wing nut and bolt (located on either side of the board) should be tightened down once proper belt tension is achieved.
3. Use a three or four inch pulley hub suitable for use with a v-belt.

Buy Your Country Living Grain Mill Today!

1. The Auger has been completely redesigned to increase the output of flour per minute to 65% over the closest competitor, The Country Living Grain Mill. With this new auger the Wonder Junior Deluxe will produce over 1 1/4 cups of bread flour in 1 minute (80 turns). The Country Living will produce 3/4 cups of bread flour in 1 minute (80 turns).
2. The improved Auger makes the Wonder Junior Handmill the only Handmill on the market that can truly claim it can produce nut butter
3. The Wonder Junior Deluxe model now includes The Flour Guide in the box
4. The Wonder Junior Deluxe model now includes The Cleaning Brush in the box

All for only $219.95! Buy a Wonder Junior Deluxe Handmill today!

The Wonder Junior Hand Grain Mill allows folks to grind pretty much anything. Some things grind very well (like grain and coffee). Other things may not work so well. We want to hear from you, whether a regular reader or just a passer-by. If you own a Wonder Junior, please let us know how it works. Your feedback will be very beneficial for two reasons.

1. It will allow us to work with the manufacturer to better design components.
2. It will allow others to know if this mill works for what they intend to use it for.

We can’t test everything here, but we’d love to hear from you on what you’ve tried.

From September 1st through November 25th, 2009, purchase a WonderMill Electric Mill (110 or 220v) or a Wonder Junior Hand Mill (Deluxe or Basic) and you will be eligible for a $30 manufacturer’s rebate. That’s right! Purchase a mill from us and you’ll get $30 back! You must purchase on or after September 1st and on or before November 25th, 2009.  If you purchase one of each, you get $60 back.

Simply postmark the rebate form by December 15th, 2009, and include a copy of your PayPal receipt, the “USA DESIGN PATENTED” label from the box, and a self-addressed stamped envelope, along with a completed rebate form.

The form will be emailed to every customer who purchases a mill. If you’d like a copy of the form prior to purchasing, you can download it here: WonderMill Rebate Form

If you don’t already have one or both of these, now would be the time to invest in one. Already have one? Now would be the time to tell a friend or relative about this great deal.

You can purchase a WonderMill Electric Mill (110 or 220v) or a Wonder Junior Deluxe or Basic and you’ll receive a $30 rebate directly from The WonderMill. Not too bad, eh?

So, if you’ve been considering getting a hand grain mill, now would be the time. Click on the WonderMill or the Wonder Junior Hand Mill on the right under “Kitchen Essentials” for more details! We always offer the lowest prices on these mills, guaranteed!

So, click on over or get this great info to a friend, but don’t miss out on this great rebate!

As we now sell many grain mills internationally, we’ve had the question pop up a time or two as to what kind of plug adapter will I need?

The WonderMill 240v model comes with what is known as a CEE 7/7 plug. It looks like this:

CEE7 Plug

In order to bridge the differences between sockets E and F, the CEE 7/7 plug was developed. It is polarised [sic] to prevent the live and neutral connections from being reversed when used with a type E outlet, but allows polarity reversal when inserted into a type F socket. The plug is rated at 16 A. It has grounding clips on both sides to connect with the CEE 7/4 socket and a female contact to accept the grounding pin of the type E socket. It is also used in Spain and Portugal. Currently, when appliances are sold with type E/F plugs attached, the plugs are CEE 7/7 and non-rewirable. This means that the plugs are now identical between countries like France and Germany, but the sockets are different. -Source: Wikipedia

So what if that plug won’t work for you? Fear not! A simple plug adapter will work well. When we sell our mills, we haven’t included adapters with the purchases primarily because so many customers do already have them. However, if you do need one, we can provide one (for $9.99 including free shipping when shipped with a mill). They will look something like this one for Australia/New Zealand:

We encourage you to learn more about worldwide electrical systems and to see what type of adapter you would need.

Remember, these adapters DO NOT convert 110-120v electricity into 220-240v (or the other way around). They simply change the plugs from one style to another. Plugging a 110-120v (USA style) device into a 220-240v outlet could cause significant damage. That is why we sell two different models of the WonderMill (110-120v and 220-240v).

And on that note, have you ever wondered why some people call it 110v, others call it 120v, and even some call it 115v? In America, the power companies desire to produce household electricity (after going through all the transformers and such) at 120 volts. Because of many variables including line loss, loads on the power grid, etc., the voltage may vary somewhat. Because of this, appliances are designed to accommodate a wide range of voltages and still work. If you look at the little black boxes near the plugs of many of your appliances, you may see the range it allows for.

In any case, something listed in the neighborhood of 110-120v will work pretty much anywhere in the United States. If something is listed with a voltage approximately in the range of 220-240v, then it will work pretty much everywhere else.

We hope this helps, and happy milling!

Simply postmark the rebate form by August 30th, 2009, and include a copy of your PayPal receipt, the “USA DESIGN PATENTED” label from the box, and a self-addressed stamped envelope, along with a completed rebate form.

The form will be emailed to every customer who purchases a mill.  You are more than welcome to browse the rebate form prior to purchasing.

If you don’t already have one of these, now would be the time to invest in one. Already have one? Now would be the time to tell a friend or relative about this great deal.

You can purchase a Wonder Junior Deluxe or Basic and you’ll receive a $20 rebate directly from The WonderMill.  Not too bad, eh?

So, if you’ve been considering getting a hand grain mill, now would be the time.  Click on the Wonder Junior Hand Mill on the right under “Kitchen Essentials” for more details!  We always offer the lowest prices on these mills, guaranteed!

So, click on over or get this great info to a friend, but don’t miss out on this great rebate!

Chris, I have a few questions about the Wonder Junior. I have heard that the hand cranks are really labor intensive and then the flour comes out course. What are your thoughts? Also, I am interested in getting a mill with stone heads, the WonderMill Grain Mill doesn’t have stone heads right? I would love the ease of electric and the benefits of stone ground, but all the options I have seen on the market are $500. What do you suggest? Thanks.

Because of the length of reply, I’ve made it into a new post in addition to my reply.

Meg,

Thanks for commenting. I’ll try to address each question individually.

Yes, hand mills are labor intensive, but that’s not all bad. An electric mill is great for large quantities of flour when you have electricity, but a hand mill can still get the job done, even when power is not available, or you just don’t want to use it.

For ease of use, our soon-to-be six-year-old can grind coffee in it, so it definitely doable, but yes, it will take more work than flipping the switch. So, I wouldn’t buy a hand mill for the ease of use, but I wouldn’t discount a hand mill because its too hard to use, either. Does that make sense?

As for the grind, I think you’ll find that with the stone heads, the grind is actually as fine (or finer) compared to electric mills. They do an excellent job. However, the labor does go up a bit more when you crank down the stones to get a very fine grind. But, like a mentioned before, still doable.

You are correct about the WonderMill electric mill…the heads are metal and not stone, so if you are specifically looking for stone ground flour, then the Wonder Junior would be the way to go. In addition, the Wonder Junior Deluxe comes with a set of steel heads that allow you to grind wet/oily grains, coffee, etc. Because the entire mill is washable, you can clean the steel heads when done, unlike the electric mill.

As for recommendations, it depends on what your priorities are. I think for most people, electricity is available, and most likely will be for a while. As long as “stone ground” isn’t a “must-have”, then the electric mill (WonderMill) is the ideal for those making breads. It is quick and easy to use, so you’ll tend to use it more often. It doesn’t do wet/oily grains, coffee, etc., but you can use a Vita-Mix to do all that. That’s what we primarily do. In fact, you can do quite a bit MORE with a Vita-Mix, but it won’t grind flour quite as fine as the WonderMill.

If you’re concerned about having power-out ability, stone-ground flour, or the ability to grind up nuts, wet herbs, etc., then the Wonder Junior Deluxe would be the way to go.

If you just want an all-around useful machine that does everything, then the Vita-Mix is the way to go.

Or, you can get all three. This lets you make great smoothies, nut butters, butter, ice cream, and more in the Vita-Mix, make great wheat in the WonderMill, and have an excellent power-out option using the Wonder Junior. The order we bought our appliances was: Vita-Mix, WonderMill (electric), Wonder Junior Deluxe. We also use them in that order of priority. Hope that helps, and feel free to ask more questions on any of those topics if I didn’t go into enough detail.