How to Clean and Fill Your Mill

Cleaning Your Vic Firth Gourmet Mill

  • Unscrew the top nut
  • Remove the top
  • Empty any remaining salt or pepper
  • Turn the mill upside down and pop out the rod by tapping it firmly against a hard surface
  • Clean the mill with a dry brush or cloth • Push the rod back in from the bottom, making sure it goes through the grinder ring until it pops into place
  • Fill your mill with salt or pepper
  • Put the top back on, MAKE SURE THAT THE METAL KEY CLICKS IN ON THE ROD
  • Screw on top nut while pushing up on the rod so it is flush with the bottom of the grinding mechanism
  • The tighter the nut, the finer the grind
  • WATCH our video demonstration, located to the right side of this page.

CAUTION: Water or moisture can damage the wood finish and affect the performance of the mill