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Page Contents:
-Peugeot Acrylic Mills
-Peugeot Wood Mills & Shakers
-Peugeot Wood & Stainless Steel Mills
-Peugeot Pocket Mill
-Peugeot Wet Salt Mill
-Additional Maintenance & Servicing Info
Related Pages:
-Peppercorns
-Other Pepper & Salt Mills
-Pepper & Salt Shakers
-Salt & Utensils
-Grain Mills
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Peugeot Mills
The difference between Peugeot pepper
mills and salt mills is in the mechanisms.
 Pepper
mills use durable hardened steel, for its exacting machining and long term
performance. Case hardening is used; a tempering process that makes the
grinding head as hard as a ball bearing.
Peugeot pepper mill grinding mechanisms have two different size grooves:
Channeling and Grinding. Channeling grooves
(the larger ones) are designed to line up the peppercorns and to crack them.
The Grinding grooves (the smaller ones) do the
actual fine grinding process.
The larger grooves are still individually hand cut into the mechanism
using the techniques utilized in the 1842, when the mechanism was first
created by Peugeot.
Teeth in the grinding mechanism will not
lock together, as in other mills, because the number of teeth are different
on the grinding head and on the outer ring. This allows for the fine powder
grind that is not available on other mills, and does not grind metal with
the peppercorns, unlike most other mills.
The durability of these mechanisms and their proven track record allows
Peugeot to provide a lifetime guarantee
on the grinding mechanisms, even when used commercially. Note that rust is
not covered under this warranty; prevent rust by keeping the mill dry and
don't use it for salt.
Salt mills (on the right) use a commercial
grade of 18/10 stainless steel that is used in the chemical industry, to
help keep the salt from corroding the grinder mechanism. Developed in 1995,
the stainless mechanism in salt mills is guaranteed
for 20 years.
Hardened steel vs. stainless steel.
For pepper mills, hardened steel is preferred over stainless because of its
greater hardness, and therefore its ability to maintain sharp burrs over a
much longer period of time than stainless. Though hardened steel can rust,
under normal use a pepper mill will not come in contact with water to make
it rust. For salt, however, never use a hardened steel mill, since salt is
highly corrosive.
Physical Vapor Deposition, or
(PVD), is used to treat some mechanisms.
PVD is a group of surface treatments at the atomic level that add surface
protection and resistance to wear. The process is similar to electroplating,
but without any chemical reaction, less hazardous materials and waste, and
is thus more environmentally friendly.
PVD can be used on most metals, and even some plastics, and include
treatment by the addition of metal oxides, nitrides, carbides and other such
materials to the surface. In thin layers, PVD can replace some painting
applications for decorative purposes. PVD is generally highly abrasion
resistant, has a high temperature strength, and can be harder and last
longer than hardened and stainless steels.
Filling - Remove top nut and cover to fill,
then replace cover and nut. Turn mill upside down to get peppercorns or salt
out of the mechanism, and turn top nut clockwise to tighten loosely. To
grind, turn cover in a clockwise direction. (Never put moist salts in salt
mills, or they will clog.)
The Grind - All mills are easily
adjusted for different size grinds. Loosen top nut (counterclockwise) to
obtain a coarser grind. To return to a finer grind, turn mill upside down
and turn cover a bit (counterclockwise) to get peppercorns or salt out of
the mechanism, then loosely tighten top nut to desired fineness. The closer
the turning mechanism mechanism is to the base plate, the finer the grind.
Maintenance - Never wash your mill
and never use a pepper mill for salt. Once in a while, place a drop of
mineral oil on top nut. Wipe the wood or acrylic body with a moist cloth to
keep it clean. If you don't intend to use the mill for an extended period of
time, remove the peppercorns or salt. (Also see below for
additional maintenance and service faq's.
Warranty - The lifetime warranty on
pepper mills and 20-year warranty on salt mills covers defects in
manufacturing of the mechanism only. Peugeot mechanisms are clearly
identified by the name imprinted on the mechanism. It also covers the
mechanism against wear. Keep the mills out of water, or the mechanism may
rust and the wood may crack; neither rust nor wood degradation are covered
under the warranty.
See a video from www.science.discovery.com on how they're made.
Tips
 For freshness, use pepper a lot and
it won't go stale. If you don't use a lot, only keep a small amount in your
pepper mill, check it and replace it frequently. Store fresh peppercorns in
an airtight container, away from direct sunlight.
 Clean the mechanism with a small
brush, and wipe the body of the mill with rubbing alcohol or window cleaner.
Unless the instructions specifically allow it, never place your pepper mill
in water.
Adjust the grind to make it coarser
by turning the model's appropriate screw or mechanism. To make it finer, it
works best when you remove peppercorns from the mechanism.
Never put salt in a pepper mill,
unless the manufacturer's instructions state otherwise. Salt is highly
corrosive, and it can easily corrode steel mechanisms. Never put
moist salts in salt mills, or they will clog. And never grind pink or
green peppercorns without adding black or white peppercorns, to prevent
clogging of the mechanism.
For best taste, review our guide to
the different types of peppercorns, on our Peppercorns page |
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Peugeot Vittel Acrylic Pepper Mill, 6.5"
$34.99
#7067
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6-1/2" high,
2" belly,
Adjustable PVD mechanism,
2 year limited warranty on unit,
Lifetime limited warranty on mechanism
France |
Peugeot Vittel Acrylic Salt Mill, 6.5"
$34.99
#7068
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6-1/2" high,
2" belly,
Adjustable stainless steel mechanism,
2 year limited warranty on unit,
Lifetime limited warranty on mechanism
France |
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Peugeot Toul Clear Acrylic Pepper Mill
$19.99
#121140
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4-5/8" high oveall,
2-1/2" diameter,
Clear acrylic body,
Hardened steel mechanism
France |
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Peugeot Toul Clear Acrylic Salt Mill
$19.99
#121141
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4-5/8" high overall,
2-1/2" diameter,
Clear acrylic body,
Stainless steel mechanism
France |
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Peugeot Fontainebleau Chocolate Wood
Pepper Mill, 5.5"
$21.99
#5155
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5.5" high,
2.25" base,
PVD treated hardened steel mechanism |
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Peugeot Fontainebleau Chocolate Wood
Salt Mill, 5.5"
$21.99
#5156
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5.5" high,
2.25" base,
Stainless steel mechanism |
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Peugeot 5" Chocolate Finish Pepper
Mill
$28.99
#7350
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5" tall,
2" base,
Wood body,
Hardened steel mechanism,
France |
Peugeot 5" Chocolate Finish Salt
Mill
$28.99
#121133
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5" high,
2" base,
Wood body,
Stainless steel mechanism,
France |
Peugeot 7" Chocolate Finish Pepper
Mill
$34.99
#7351
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7" tall,
2.25" base,
Wood body,
Hardened steel mechanism,
France |
Peugeot 7" Chocolate Finish Salt
Mill
$34.99
#7344
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7" tall,
2.25" base,
Wood body,
Stainless steel mechanism,
France |
Peugeot 9" Chocolate Finish Pepper
Mill
$38.99
#7352
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9" tall,
2.25" base,
Wood body,
Hardened steel mechanism,
France |
Peugeot 9" Chocolate Finish Salt
Mill
$38.99
#7372
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8-3/4" tall,
2.25" base,
Wood body,
Stainless steel mechanism,
France |
Peugeot 12" Chocolate Finish Pepper
Mill
$52.99
#7354
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12" tall,
2.75" base,
Wood body,
Hardened steel mechanism,
France |
Peugeot 16" Chocolate Finish Pepper
Mill
$74.99
#7363
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16" tall,
3" base,
Wood body,
Hardened steel mechanism,
France |
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Peugeot Fontainebleau Natural Wood
Pepper Mill, 5.5"
$21.99
#5147
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5.5" high,
2.25" base,
PVD treated hardened steel mechanism |
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Peugeot Fontainebleau Natural Wood
Salt Mill, 5.5"
$21.99
#5148
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5.5" high,
2.25" base,
Stainless steel mechanism |
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Peugeot Fontainebleau Natural Wood
Pepper Mill, 11"
$34.99
#120166
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11" high,
2.25" base,
PVD treated hardened steel mechanism |
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Peugeot 5" Natural Wood Pepper Mill
$28.99
#98187
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5" tall,
2-1/8" base,
Hardened steel mechanism,
France |
Peugeot 5" Natural Wood Salt Mill
$28.99
#120761
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5" tall,
2-1/8" base,
Stainless steel mechanism,
France |
Peugeot 7" Natural Wood Pepper Mill
$34.99
#22189
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7" tall,
2.25" base,
Hardened steel mechanism,
France |
Peugeot 7" Natural Wood Salt Mill
$34.99
#98596
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7" tall,
2.25" base,
Stainless steel mechanism,
France |
Peugeot 9" Natural Wood Pepper Mill
$38.99
#13340
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9" tall,
2.25" base,
Hardened steel mechanism,
France |
Peugeot 9" Natural Wood Salt Mill
$38.99
#23805
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9" tall,
2.25" base,
Stainless steel mechanism,
France |
Peugeot 12" Natural Wood Pepper Mill
$52.99
#98153
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11.75" tall,
2-5/8" base,
Hardened steel mechanism,
France |
Peugeot 16" Natural Wood Pepper Mill
$74.99
#98595
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16" tall,
3" base,
Hardened steel mechanism,
France |
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Peugeot 11" Fontainebleau Chocolate
Finish Pepper Mill
$34.99
#120199
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11" tall,
2-1/4" diameter base,
PVD coated hardened steel mechanism
France
PVD stands for Physical Vapour Deposition, a group of surface treatments
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Peugeot Fidji Pepper Mill, Black Wood
with Stainless Top, 6"
$44.99
#7091
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6" high,
2" bottom diameter,
Hardened steel mechanism,
Marked "P" at top
France |
Peugeot Fidji Salt Mill, Black Wood with
Stainless Top, 6"
$44.99
#7092
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6" high,
2" bottom diameter,
Stainless steel mechanism,
Marked "S" at top
France |
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Peugeot Fidji Pepper Mill, Cherry &
Stainless, 6"
$44.99
#120446
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6-1/4" high to top of nut,
PVD adjustable mechanism |
Peugeot Fidji Salt Mill, Cherry &
Stainless, 6"
$44.99
#120447
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6-1/4" high to top of nut,
Stainless steel mechanism |
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Peugeot Fidji Lacquered Wood & Stainless
Pepper Mill, 6.25" Red
$49.99
#5593
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6-1/4" high,
2" round base,
Lacquered wood bottom,
Stainless steel top,
Adjustable PVD mechanism,
2 year limited warranty on unit,
Lifetime limited warranty on mechanism
France |
Peugeot Fidji Lacquered Wood & Stainless
Pepper Mill, 8.25" Red
$59.99
#5594
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8-1/4" high,
2-1/8" round base,
Lacquered wood bottom,
Stainless steel top,
Adjustable PVD mechanism,
2 year limited warranty on unit,
Lifetime limited warranty on mechanism
France |
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Peugeot Fidji Wood & Stainless Pepper
Mill, 8.25" Black
$54.99
#7360
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8-1/4" high,
2-1/8" round base,
Matte black wood bottom,
Stainless steel top,
Adjustable PVD mechanism,
2 year limited warranty on unit,
Lifetime limited warranty on mechanism
France |
Peugeot Fidji Wood & Stainless Salt Mill,
8.25" Black
$54.99
#7361
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8-1/4" high,
2-1/8" round base,
Matte black wood bottom,
Stainless steel top,
Adjustable stainless steel mechanism,
2 year limited warranty on unit,
Lifetime limited warranty on mechanism
France |
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Peugeot Pocket Pepper Mill
$49.99
#7073
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4" tall,
1-3/16" base,
Brushed stainless steel body,
Hardened steel mechanism,
Includes black velour carrying pouch,
France |
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Peugeot Vendome Chocolate-Wood & Acrylic
Wet Salt Mill, 5.5"
$41.99
#120197
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5-1/2" tall,
2-1/4" diameter base,
Auger mechanism guides wet salt into grinder,
Special hard nylon grinding mechanism,
Filled with grey sea salt from Guerande |
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Peugeot Vendome Chocolate-Wood & Acrylic
Pepper Mill, 5.5"
$31.99
#121335
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5-1/2" tall,
2-1/4" diameter base,
Adjustable PVD grinding mechanism,
Comes with peppercorns |
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Additional Maintenance
& Servicing Information
Old peppercorns. If pepper has been
in the mill for a long time, it is possible that the peppercorns have become
soft and possibly moldy, or that they have caked in the mechanism,
preventing grinding. I recommend taking it apart for cleaning, by removing
the two very small bottom screws; remember how it comes apart, for ease in
putting it back together. Clean out the mechanism and the hollow of the
wood. You might use some rubbing alcohol to clean the wood. Make sure you
dry the mechanism well. Allow the wood to dry thoroughly before
reassembling. And always use fresh peppercorns.
Peppercorns that are too large. If they
can't fit in the wide part of the mechanism, it can't grab and crack them. A
little bit of pepper might come out, but not much. You can check this by
removing all the peppercorns, and reinserting only the smallest ones. Grind
and see if that made the difference.
Too fine a setting. Unscrew the top nut
about a quarter to half turn and grind.
If you purchased the mill from Fante's and all the above are ruled out as causes of any problems you may be
experiencing, then you may wish to return the mill to us. If the mill
mechanism is found to not be defective (perhaps just in need of
normal maintenance), a modest return shipping charge of $5 to $10 (depending
on shipping weight) must be paid prior to its return.
If it is not possible to return the mill to the original selling retailer,
importer or manufacturer, you may send it to us for evaluation, at the
address below.
When sending it to us, insure it for its value, and please enclose a letter
of explanation, together with your complete name, address, and where we may
reach you during the day. We will, at our option, replace (with the same or
comparable model) or repair mills with defective mechanisms that were
purchased from us.
If you did NOT purchase the Peugeot mill from
Fante's, you should contact the retailer who sold it to you.
The French factory of Peugeot licenses the mechanism to multiple qualified
manufacturers that produce the beautiful bodies of Peugeot mills. For
additional information, you may wish to contact the current primary importer
of Peugeot mills, Peugeot PSP, at 1-877-777-5914. |
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