A:AnswerYes you can. You are better off using already ground coffee because the grinder gets full of moisture and totally messes up the flow of coffee grounds. I stopped using mine a few minths after I bought it because it was such a pain to use.
A:Answer16 inches..I have 1 1/2 inch cupboard clearance. It has silicone feet so you can slide it out from under your cupboard to do a water fill etc. I put felt furniture gliders along the sides and back for ease of movement.