The Cole & Mason 8.5 inch Hampstead Electric Salt and Pepper Mills are modern all the way and cook-friendly. (These easy mills are easy to use one-handed so you won't have to set something down; just grab and grind!) Unlike others, this pepper mill uses Cole & Mason's Precision hardened steel millworks for superb quality and long life. An automatic LED light helps you see exactly how much is being produced and an easy adjustment sets the grind perfectly with the knob on the bottom, from very fine to very coarse. With this battery operated pepper mill, a simple twist of the body opens the chamber for easy refills.Machine cut, carbon steel precision mechanism creates a smooth and even turn, simply press the button on top Easily fill the electric pepper mill by twisting the body and removing the top Conveniently select between fine or coarse granules by turning the knob in the base Requires six AAA batteries (not included) Lifetime Mechanism Guarantee / 2 Year Mill Guarantee Dimensions: 1.73" x 1.73" x 8.46" - .91lbs Hand wash with damp cloth, do not submerge