I've read a few reviews on this item and each say there is a nasty metallic taste to it, how hard and long does it take to get rid of it?
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Mine gave off not so much of a taste as a strong unpleasant smell. I kept using it, hoping that eventually the new plastic would finish outgassing and the smell would go away. It's been a couple of years now and I only notice a faint whiff once in awhile. But the top lid materials were not spec'd to withstand the heat; the lid's chrome finish as well as the plastic hinge portion has become wrinkled with repeated exposure to heat during normal usage. I'm currently searching for a replacement lid, as mine is getting rather ugly. The rest of the kettle still looks great, and still boils water like a champ. Mine gave off not so much of a taste as a strong unpleasant smell. I kept using it, hoping that eventually the new plastic would finish outgassing and the smell would go away. It's been a couple of years now and I only notice a faint whiff once in awhile. But the top lid materials were not spec'd to withstand the heat; the lid's chrome finish as well as the plastic hinge portion has become wrinkled with repeated exposure to heat during normal usage. I'm currently searching for a replacement lid, as mine is getting rather ugly. The rest of the kettle still looks great, and still boils water... » Read More Mine gave off not so much of a taste as a strong unpleasant smell. I kept using it, hoping that eventually the new plastic would finish outgassing and the smell would go away. It's been a couple of years now and I only notice a faint whiff once in awhile. But the top lid materials were not spec'd to withstand the heat; the lid's chrome finish as well as the plastic hinge portion has become wrinkled with repeated exposure to heat during normal usage. I'm currently searching for a replacement lid, as mine is getting rather ugly. The rest of the kettle still looks great, and still boils water like a champ. « Show Less
631301
This is my second Capresso and I have never noticed a metalic taste. I love it! It also had the best review of all the hot water kettles on Cooks Illustrated magazine.
631302
I've been using mine for several months and have never noticed a "nasty metallic taste." I use the hot water to make tea and have never had a problem.
631303
I never found any metallic taste. I do know this is the best kettle that I have found on the market. It heats water very quickly, and is not as noisy as others I have had.
631304
I have owned 2 of these and never noticed a metallic taste. I followed the instructions for cleaning it before the first use and use water filtered with a Brita filter to make coffee and tea. My experience with this appliance has been A+ - it boils water quickly, automatically shuts off and is easy to clean. I use it 3-4 times per day.
631305
How lovely it would be if it only had a metallic taste! It's the outgassing of the plasticizer from the molded plastic parts that we find so threatening and offensive.
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I've been using mine since september 2013, and have never noticed a metallic taste either. I've used it to make tea, instant oatmeal, hot cocoa, coffee, soup, and hot water with lemon and have never noticed the water tasting funny.
631307
they use stainless steel polish to polish the element, so you need to clean it with a detergent to get rid of it..
1922023
I've cleaned mine in the dishwasher with no ill effects. It is after all just anodized metal (probably aluminum). However, that's usually overkill, since I usually thaw food still freezer wrapped, so a wipe with a paper towel or sponge with a little dish soap and rinse is all it takes. Never had anything stick to it, so I've never scoured it.
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I don't have an answer for you, but I think I'm about to return mine. I've been using it for 6 weeks thinking the metal smell and taste would go away, now I feel very badly about feeding it to him tasting and smelling like metal. I think I will call Baby Brezza this week and ask if that is normal and harmful, it can't be good.
1806415
No it doesn't leave a metallic taste to the water. Left it over night thinking it's not going to taste right, but it did!
1080551
I'm guessing that it has a "funny" taste when you fired it up the first time? If so, it's because you didn't let it sit for 24 hours after you took it out of the box. During transit, if it's turned upside down or on it's side, the gear oils run everywhere. Letting it sit for twenty-four hours before starting keeps it from tasting awful. Otherwise, I use vinegar to clean mine out once a month. And I only use filtered water to make ice.
64646
When I first got it I thought the water tasted like dirt/minerals. It took about 2 weeks for that taste to go away but it finally did and now the water is just as good as bottled water. I think the filter probably as some small particles that need to get out before it tastes really good. I drink almost a gallon of water a day so if you really can't stand the water maybe try cooking with it or watering plants with it for the first week or 2 weeks to get rid of that mineral taste. Go through about a gallon a day.
756364
Before a meal, about 10 to fifteen minutes, with water. You are going to need that time to get the vile taste out of your mouth. It is really pungent and awful. You could take it after but you might taste your meal again.
494153
Yes, the bottom of mine has rusty build-up and I have no idea how I am going to clean it. It's gross and I am about to throw the thing away.
230416
The finish seems to have a very thin coating of finish applied. This is a great item for us. It comes with a piece of sand paper to keep it sharp, though, you could probably take a few minutes to use a rough grade sandpaper, followed by a fine grade sandpaper to remove the finish. Regarding toxic concerns, I used to have a telescopic metal scratcher, that looked somewhat like a fork that worked great. I hope this helps. Take care
2268562
I've never experienced that before! :-o That sounds disgusting! I've ordered it online and bought it from Traders here in CO and fortunately did not have that experience! So sorry, AG!!
1741764
i think everything that means contact the painted zone (maybe fingers or nails or anything) would work, cause it does have a horrible taste and cannot be removed easily.
65598
Stainless shouldn't taste of metal. I would return it or ask for an exchange. Good Luck!
110990
Its really hard to get it off if you don't clean it right away. After a distillation, once it has cooled down, I just use a paper towel and wipe out the container. That seems to keep things pretty nice.
1578943
I didn't detect a taste but it DOES have a lingering smell. I take mine in a glass and I can definitely smell a metallic scent, however no I do not actually taste it, just smell.
1873880
I bought it for a gift for some one and to be perfectly honest with I don't even like coffee. If I had to guess I would say you need to clean it out with some vinegar. However before I did that I would look on thier web site and see if they could give you some help or contact the company directly for some more anwers. I hope this helps you out...steve
1468213
Take vegetable oil and coat the pan all over, not to the point of big drips but pretty "wet". Put it on a cookie sheet in your oven set to 200 degrees for a couple of hours and then let it cool slowly for another couple hours. Then lightly wash it in warm soapy water and cook in it some more, preferably things that are no acidic the first few times. The acid brings out the metallic tastes. This will "season" your pan much better and will allow you to cook without the heavy iron taste. Get back let me know if it works. Good luck
2129669
I haven't had the issue but here is what I might try if I had.1) boil the strainer (quite a while, at least an hour) in water with some dish soap. This would hopefully remove any acidic and neutral materials contributing to the taste2) If that doesn't work, try the same thing this time using vinegar (clear white) which would remove any basic materialsI hope that it works for you