How do I stop my coffee maker from making coffee that tastes like plastic?
August 10, 2009 by Coffee and Coffee Maker Tips
Filed under Coffee Makers, Coffee Machines & Coffee Grinders
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I just bought a 4-cup coffee maker to replace my broken Krups. The directions mentioned that, before making the first cup of coffee, I should run water through the system first. I did this, but even after a month of using the coffee maker every day, the coffee tastes like plastic. I’ve been using the same filters, water, and coffee as I did in my old machine, so it has to be the new coffee maker. How do I get the plastic taste out of my coffee?
Coffee Green Beans
I just bought a 4-cup coffee maker to replace my broken Krups. The directions mentioned that, before making the first cup of coffee, I should run water through the system first. I did this, but even after a month of using the coffee maker every day, the coffee tastes like plastic. I’ve been using the same filters, water, and coffee as I did in my old machine, so it has to be the new coffee maker. How do I get the plastic taste out of my coffee?
Coffee Green Beans
Coffee Feedback: Return it for a new one.
Coffee Feedback: sounds like a new coffeemaker. try cleaning it with vinegar and actually make a couple of batches of coffe after to clean that new plastic taste out.
Coffee Feedback: GET A NEW COFFEE MAKER
eating bits of plastic and the gases from it on a daily basis is not a good idea, to say the least
it’s made from bad material
chuck it
(oh please don’t run bleach through it like someone said)
Coffee Feedback: run a mix of water and vinegar through it….
use equal parts of vinegar and H20, I always use a little
more vinegar…because it creates a very clean taste
and the coffee tastes FRESH after that flush….good luck
Coffee Feedback: Was the coffee maker made in China????????
Seriously, I would take it back and buy another brand.
Coffee Feedback: I would call the manufacturer and ask what the trick is. You could also run bleach water through it followed by clean hot water a few times.
Coffee Feedback: Try running a vinegar/water mix through it. (half pot of vinegar/half pot of water) That should take care of it.
Coffee Feedback: clean it with some white vinegar and water (brew a pot using this mixture)
Coffee Feedback: try cleaning the coffee pot with a little vinegar and water. fill the pot with water add about 1/2 cup of vinegar and then run it through like making a pot of coffee. make sure to run just water through a couple times after this.
Coffee Feedback: fill it up with straight white vinegar and run that through it a couple times, then fresh water twice,
Coffee Feedback: Try running vinager through it then run water through it about 3 times. It may also be your pot. Try a few lemon wedges, salt and a few ice cubes, swish around about a min. and rinse.
Coffee Feedback: My dad had the same problem when he bought this expensive 50 dollars or more coffee maker.I forgot the brand but his was red. I don’t know if the plastic taste ever wore off or not. I would return it.
Coffee Feedback: try 2 pts vineger and two pts water and clean the pot
Coffee Feedback: 1. Contact the manufacturer. It might have been recalled. In that case they should off to replace it at no charge.
2. Try running a coffee pot cleaner thru it. You can also use diluted vinegar.
3. Return it to the store for exchange or refund.
Plastic coffee is the worst!!!
Coffee Feedback: Stainless steel co fee makers are available .
Coffee Feedback: I found this method in “Everyday Cooking” magazine. Here’s everything it said with some abbreviations: “A monthly cleaning will help ensure a great tasting cup of coffee. Once a month fill the water reservoir with a mixture that’s half distilled white vinegar, half water. Turn on the coffeemaker. Let several cups run through, then turn it off, & let sit for an hour. Start the machine again to complete the cycle, discarding the vinegar mixture afterward. Run plain water through the coffeemaker a few times until the vinegar odor disappears. To clean the carafe & filter basket, place in the top rack of the dishwasher.”
Coffee Feedback: I just asked the same question. Dang, we must have bought the same brand. I’m going to try the vinegar. I can’t believe they treat a new beverage maker with chemicals that won’t wash out. UGH!!!!