Cole & Mason Cole and Mason Emperor Pepper Mill 6

$13 online Simply grasp the ergonomically correct shaker in your hand, and squeeze for freshly ground salt, or pepper. It doesn't get any easier than this. This is what it looks like, but I have no idea how to refill it. I have a set, one salt, one pepper. They do not appear to twist off and I do not want to break it trying.It was a gift and I don't have the box or any instructions. ???? Thanx in advance.

I did some quick searches and faq checking but I couldn't find anything. Judging by the pictures I've found, if they don't twist apart I'd look for a screw (or a release) in the bottom of the grinder. Also, what is that clear circle on the round part at the bottom (does yours have that)? Could be a release mechanism.

I've got one set that can only be refilled by removing a nut on the top and one set that twists apart, but I don't have anything like these to use as an example.

i saw one just the other day...but i couldn't work out how to open it - so i didn't get one

good luck!!!

Cerebus said:

I did some quick searches and faq checking but I couldn't find anything. Judging by the pictures I've found, if they don't twist apart I'd look for a screw (or a release) in the bottom of the grinder. Also, what is that clear circle on the round part at the bottom (does yours have that)? Could be a release mechanism.

I've got one set that can only be refilled by removing a nut on the top and one set that twists apart, but I don't have anything like these to use as an example.

Thanx. I did the same online search.

It looks like it would twist off but I can see any threads and I don't want to break it trying that.

I was hoping someone had a set.

Have you tried calling Cole & Mason's customer service line? They would know.

lol it looks like a dildo.

Its looks like it would pop off using that side black lever.

or slide the lever down or up

or twist the lever

physco185 said:

i saw one just the other day...but i couldn't work out how to open it - so i didn't get one

good luck!!!

so helpful

therevolutionwillnotbe said:

Have you tried calling Cole & Mason's customer service line? They would know.

I was just going to post that.

formallypickles said:

lol it looks like a dildo.

Its looks like it would pop off using that side black lever.

or slide the lever down or up

or twist the lever

Tried that too (but not as a dildo.)

Cerebus said:

therevolutionwillnotbe said:

Have you tried calling Cole & Mason's customer service line? They would know.

I was just going to post that.

No means of contact on their website.

muahahha :evil laugh: even superman can't open it!!!

there is a oblong shaped sliding "door" on the ball part of them, it slides down towards the bottom (where the pepper comes out) and opens up to refill, they sometimes open easy and sometimes not. just put your thumb on the "door" and slide it down, you might have to use brute force, good luck!!!!

BlackAdder7 said:

muahahha :evil laugh: even superman can't open it!!!

have you tried using dynamite? i blew one of those pepper mills open just last week. did a bit of damage to the kitchen but it was worth it

another reason i admire you, dear. you are quite innovative

SUPRMAN said:

Cerebus said:

I was just going to post that.

No means of contact on their website.

Random thought; does anything you are trying feel any different if you squeeze the trigger at the same time? Like, maybe that releases a lock or something that allows it to open.

Edit: Because thought has a t on the end of it.

[Edited 3/31/11 17:09pm]

(949) 699-1884 is the number of their US distributor.

therevolutionwillnotbe said:

(949) 699-1884 is the number of their US distributor.

Thanx!

BlackAdder7 said:

muahahha :evil laugh: even superman can't open it!!!

there is a oblong shaped sliding "door" on the ball part of them, it slides down towards the bottom (where the pepper comes out) and opens up to refill, they sometimes open easy and sometimes not. just put your thumb on the "door" and slide it down, you might have to use brute force, good luck!!!!

I dreaded putting my reputation at risk but brute force . . .

It would open it but it wouldn't be of further use. lol

I've been trying that "door" forever. It won't give.

therevolutionwillnotbe said:

(949) 699-1884 is the number of their US distributor.

Just called - of course they're closed. Had to leave a message.

It disturbs me that it's been nearly 24 hours, and a community of people from all over the world cannot open a pepper mill.

That said... I've got no ideas either.

Lammastide said:

It disturbs me that it's been nearly 24 hours, and a community of people from all over the world cannot open a pepper mill.

That said... I've got no ideas either.

Right.

Coming to the Org was my last resort and you've failed me!