To load your pepper mill:
- Remove the top knurled knob by turning counter-clockwise
- Remove the pepper mill top by pulling it STRAIGHT off the driveshaft
- Fill the pepper mill body with pepper corns (do not overfill)
- Replace pepper mill top by slipping it over the driveshaft until it seats on the body of the pepper mill
- Screw the knurled knob back onto the threaded portion of the driveshaft that is exposed through the hole in the top of the pepper mill
- Relative coarseness and fineness of the ground pepper is determined by how tightly the knurled knob is screwed on to the pepper mill (tight = fine & loose = coarse)
- Operate the pepper mill by turning the pepper mill top in a clockwise direction ONLY
- This pepper mill uses a stainless steel grinding mechanism and is to be used SOLEY for grinding pepper. DO NOT USE FOR SALT. Any pepper mill can be converted for use with SALT by the installation of a mechanism specifically designed for salt. All mills offered on this site are PEPPER MILLS. We can convert any pepper mill for use with SALT upon request for an additional $5.

Caring for your pepper mill:
- Do not expose to heat
- Wipe with a damp cloth
- Store in a dry place
- Do not put in dishwasher
- The exterior can be restored with an occasional application of fine furniture polish or wax