Any good suggestions for cleaning the lid? It has a funny taste to it when drink from it.
140048
I put a zip tie around mine to keep the button depressed, soak it over night in club soda, then throw it in the dishwasher for a final clean/sanitize.
140049
A funny taste would indicate that some bacteria remains. Have you tried running it through the dishwasher? They also have brushes availableBest to rinse after use. Hope this helps.
140050
I click trigger and run super hot water through it and also shake it as water goes through. Maybe u could tape trigger down while it's in dishwasher also. It is dishwasher safe.
140051
My wife usually washes it and sometimes soap residue seems to remain. Pretty awful when that happens. I think take other recommendations here - especially about holding down the trigger, and then only rinse it well with hot water to clean it!
140052
We use small pipe cleaners or baby bottle brush to really get up in there where we couldn't otherwise reach. We don't have a dishwasher so that is our only option.
140053
The lid is top-rack dishwasher safe. You could also try running some very hot water with a little vinegar through the lid, then flushing with more hot water. We haven't had an issue with taste from ours yet, but it's still pretty new.
387651
I'm not a 100% certain what your issue is. Are you saying that your device is broken after having run a cycle in vinegar? If so, vinegar is not that acidic and it shouldn't damage the product, so trash it, it's probably defective. No reason to risk a fire. That's a bummer if your machine is busted. I have had mine for a couple months now, and I have never detected a plastic taste. If the taste is the only thing wrong with it, try using a different kind of coffee, or tea. I usually use a breakfast blend from starbucks, or loose leaf earl grey. I have noticed that cheap/generic coffee can make a burnt plastic/popcorn taste when using a hot drip coffee maker. You get all sorts of weird tastes out of generic brand coffee. Hopefully the machine isn't broken, but if it is, upgrade to a better one. This unit makes me uncomfortable due to it's lack of an automatic shut off feature. My OCD (not really) forces me to unplug the thing after every use to make sure that it's turned off, otherwise, I worry that I may have forgotten to turn off the heater element. Turned around a couple times on my way to work because of second guessing myself :-(
2146416
Maybe you have a bad filter. Call their 800 number or email them on their website. I broke the top and they replaced it for free. I have not had any issue with taste. Did u measure it with supplied tester?
1244610
never had that problem. their customer service is good, though, so I'd give them a call. i have cleaned the inside with a bottle brush - it works well.
1268611
Use baking soda and hot, hot water. Let it sit for 10 minutes or so and then rinse with warm water afterwards.Will be good as new. I use mine for Iced tea and can get quite awful looking if not cleaned thoroughly.
2202143
Wow! Never heard of this. First suggestion: Clean the pot with water and vinegar. Experts disagree on the ratio of water and vinegar. Some say equal parts. Some encourage a 2 or 3:1 ratio; two to three parts water to one part vinegar. Whatever ratio you decide to use, shut the pot off partway through the cycle for about 30 minutes and let the solution set. After the cycle is complete, run another cycle of water. Hopefully this will remove any taste in the tubes or other parts of the coffee pot. Also note your water supply. Any changes there? Consider your coffee. Is this a new can of coffee? If, after cleaning, you are still having problems, call Cuisinart. They were very helpful when we had a problem with our first machine. Wishing you the best in resolving this problem.
2153779
I also have this problem and I have two of these machines. It is horrible, I washed it and replaced the water and a few hours later the same smell and metallic taste, Im sick about it. I have been using this for my newborn for 2 months!! It is either the steel plate at the bottom or its the plastic, either way, its awful! I called the company and they said wash it out with vinegar, still doesn't work.
833343
I think the directions said you had to run quite a bit of water when you first replace the filter. We did that and had no problems with the taste. Hope it gets better.
1587672
We have never had any problems with a plastic taste from our kettle. However, one suggestion would be to clean it out with a strong vinegar solution and then give it a good rinse with dish soap. This is not an official "factory" suggestion, just something I have done in the past and works very well with coffee machines.
1424796
Thanks much for the tip. I'll give it a try. I too am not too concerned about the inside of the lid.
2215952
Try running a tank of vinegar through it. I always use distilled water. If it's over a year old might be time for a new one.
554871
I get that too, if it goes through the dishwasher. In think it's soap. I usually rinse mine out with hot water after I use it. About once a week I hand wash it an rinse thoroughly, especially the lid.
1049659
We normally rinse it after each use. To clean more thoroughly we use a vacuum bottle brush we bought from an ACE Hardware store. This is just a long handled round brush. We also regularly rinse the lid; note the lid can easily be partially disassembled so you can thoroughly wash the inside areas of the lid with soap and water. On the lid, under the handle of the valve for pouring, you can see a little round tab sticking out that might seem to serve no purpose. Push firmly up on that tab (not on the valve handle) and the round cap on the top or the lid, kind of like the lid of a big pop-top pill bottle. When you are done, just line the top with the bottom and snap them back together. We normally rinse it after each use. To clean more thoroughly we use a vacuum bottle brush we bought from an ACE Hardware store. This is just a long handled round brush. We also regularly rinse the lid; note the lid can easily be partially disassembled so you can thoroughly wash the inside areas of the lid with soap and water. On the lid, under the handle of the valve for pouring, you can see a little round tab sticking out that might seem to serve no purpose. Push firmly up on that tab (not on the valve handle) and the round cap on the top or the lid, kind of like the lid of a big pop-top... » Read More We normally rinse it after each use. To clean more thoroughly we use a vacuum bottle brush we bought from an ACE Hardware store. This is just a long handled round brush. We also regularly rinse the lid; note the lid can easily be partially disassembled so you can thoroughly wash the inside areas of the lid with soap and water. On the lid, under the handle of the valve for pouring, you can see a little round tab sticking out that might seem to serve no purpose. Push firmly up on that tab (not on the valve handle) and the round cap on the top or the lid, kind of like the lid of a big pop-top pill bottle. When you are done, just line the top with the bottom and snap them back together. « Show Less
1589218
Try rubbing a fresh lemon or lime on it or start with white vinegar. Honestly, I do not like this carafe at all.
1268610
I briefly had that problem. Put it in the dishwasher on high temp, sanitize settings and it'll be good as new.
172625
The Lid does suck to clean so rinse while everything is still wet with clear water by putting the lid on, shaking vigorously and pouring it out while holding the button. Even with that, My drinks were starting to taste like dirt because of stuff collecting in the closure. I used a piece of wire to keep it open and put the top in the dishwasher which seems to have done the trick since it was able to get into all the nooks and crannies that aren't exposed or accessible﻿ when not held open.
895750
I don't have tbat problem with mine, doesn't matter how much liquid it works.The only complaint I have is the strong smell of rubber. Sorry, get in touch with the company, see if they can help....