What's the best cleaning method, as I do NOT want to alter the taste of my coffee? I have yet to clean it and feel that it needs it.
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Haven't yet done that despite using it twice a day for months. Assume when I feel it necessary I'll take off the rubber base and wash the glass part by hand. Wouldn't think it necessary to wash the grinder part. The grinder part may need to be brushed off from time to time; but to date it has been grinding consistently.
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Hi Charles. I too do not want my coffee to have ANY modifications to the original coffee bean's tastes. I simply rinse the entire apparatus thoroughly with plain tap water each and every I time use it. About once a week I'll use a couple of drops (no more!) of Dawn and a soft sponge on everything, but I've never felt compelled to disassemble any parts; although I suppose you could it just doesn't seem necessary. The instructions say "If it's very dirty" to use a small amount of bleach, but I wouldn't dare use anything so harsh. Besides, after quite a bit of use, it's still squeaky clean. Just keep rising after EVERY use - it'll be fine.
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Hi Charles. I too do not want my coffee to have ANY modifications to the original coffee bean's tastes. I simply rinse the entire apparatus thoroughly with plain tap water each and every I time use it. About once a week I'll use a couple of drops (no more!) of Dawn and a soft sponge on everything, but I've never felt compelled to disassemble any parts; although I suppose you could it just doesn't seem necessary. The instructions say "If it's very dirty" to use a small amount of bleach, but I wouldn't dare use anything so harsh. Besides, after quite a bit of use, it's still squeaky clean. Just keep rising after EVERY use - it'll be fine. Hi Charles. I too do not want my coffee to have ANY modifications to the original coffee bean's tastes. I simply rinse the entire apparatus thoroughly with plain tap water each and every I time use it. About once a week I'll use a couple of drops (no more!) of Dawn and a soft sponge on everything, but I've never felt compelled to disassemble any parts; although I suppose you could it just doesn't seem necessary. The instructions say "If it's very dirty" to use a small amount of bleach, but I wouldn't dare use anything so harsh. Besides, after quite a bit of use, it's still squeaky... » Read More Hi Charles. I too do not want my coffee to have ANY modifications to the original coffee bean's tastes. I simply rinse the entire apparatus thoroughly with plain tap water each and every I time use it. About once a week I'll use a couple of drops (no more!) of Dawn and a soft sponge on everything, but I've never felt compelled to disassemble any parts; although I suppose you could it just doesn't seem necessary. The instructions say "If it's very dirty" to use a small amount of bleach, but I wouldn't dare use anything so harsh. Besides, after quite a bit of use, it's still squeaky clean. Just keep rising after EVERY use - it'll be fine. « Show Less
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Use a toothbrush that has had the bristles trimmed down. Unless you change coffee from one kind to another, you probably won't need to very often.
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Do use more coffee grounds than suggested on the package. Also, if you still have your old coffee maker try that too. The newness of the coffee pot may also affect the taste.
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Carol, You will never be able to get the coffee stain out from the carafe. I just wash in hot hot with dawn.I have found that the stain does not effect the taste of the coffee.
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Soak inside with hot tap water, a scoop of dishwasher detergent and, for added benefit, throw in some baking soda. The black innards of my stainless carafe come out sparkling clean every time. It's a miracle! We have had our Cuisinart DTC-975BKN coffeemaker for about ten years and use it two to three times daily. We like it so much that we have ordered another one for backup.
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Try to do the cleaning cycle again, could just be a simple malfunction. I've never had that problem. I love my DeLonghi Coffee Maker, it makes the best coffee, but I have a problem with spilling coffee when I'm pouring a cup. I believe it's the engineering of the pot.
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I rinse in warm water. The glass lining should be impervious to the coffee oils lingering as might be with stainless. It would not hurt to use a soft sponge on a stick to clean occasionally if you wish.
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I've only taken the rubber around the lid off to wash it and leave the lid soaking in vinegar and water to get the funky odor you get from coffee sitting. Hope this helps.
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I only use mine to grind coffee so I have not cleaned it yet after one month of use. The blade does not detach from the unit and it says not to immerse it in water so it might be difficult to clean thoroughly. I bought mine used for under $10, so for that price I might suggest buying more than one for multiple purposes.
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I have had this coffeemaker for a year now. I regularly wash the removable basket that holds the filter. I occasionally run a vinegar wash through the whole machine, as recommended. I have not washed the hinged non-detachable part of the swinging basket. I believe it could be wiped down with a wet paper towel or clean cloth, though. I don't see the need unless your coffee has become consistently bitter. What I do is remove the used, wet filter and basket almost immediately after brewing, and leave the whole swinging part (as well as the lid where water is poured in) open to air out. Hope this helps. I have had this coffeemaker for a year now. I regularly wash the removable basket that holds the filter. I occasionally run a vinegar wash through the whole machine, as recommended. I have not washed the hinged non-detachable part of the swinging basket. I believe it could be wiped down with a wet paper towel or clean cloth, though. I don't see the need unless your coffee has become consistently bitter. What I do is remove the used, wet filter and basket almost immediately after brewing, and leave the whole swinging part (as well as the lid where water is poured in) open to air out. Hope... » Read More I have had this coffeemaker for a year now. I regularly wash the removable basket that holds the filter. I occasionally run a vinegar wash through the whole machine, as recommended. I have not washed the hinged non-detachable part of the swinging basket. I believe it could be wiped down with a wet paper towel or clean cloth, though. I don't see the need unless your coffee has become consistently bitter. What I do is remove the used, wet filter and basket almost immediately after brewing, and leave the whole swinging part (as well as the lid where water is poured in) open to air out. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Personally I'd rather clean mine every as it keeps residue from accumulating in the working parts of the coffee maker, thus possibly giving you better service for a longer period of time. In addition, I don't like the taste of the coffee if it's made in a dirty pot.
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Nope! Leave the collar on. Rinse the pot after all coffee is gone...just swirl with a tad of hot water, but try to keep the collar dry. Be sure to empty and rinse every night before going to bed. If you have left over coffee, put in another cup in the fridge (cover). Always take out filter after brewing. Once a week, I use a tad of dish soap and a bottle brush (like for baby bottles)which will get rid of any left over residue from the week. Rinse thoroughly with hot water, again, keeping the collar dry. Then air dry. It's really a piece of cake. I've used Chemex for over 40 years...wouldn't trade it for anything!! Nope! Leave the collar on. Rinse the pot after all coffee is gone...just swirl with a tad of hot water, but try to keep the collar dry. Be sure to empty and rinse every night before going to bed. If you have left over coffee, put in another cup in the fridge (cover). Always take out filter after brewing. Once a week, I use a tad of dish soap and a bottle brush (like for baby bottles)which will get rid of any left over residue from the week. Rinse thoroughly with hot water, again, keeping the collar dry. Then air dry. It's really a piece of cake. I've used Chemex for over 40 years...wouldn't... » Read More Nope! Leave the collar on. Rinse the pot after all coffee is gone...just swirl with a tad of hot water, but try to keep the collar dry. Be sure to empty and rinse every night before going to bed. If you have left over coffee, put in another cup in the fridge (cover). Always take out filter after brewing. Once a week, I use a tad of dish soap and a bottle brush (like for baby bottles)which will get rid of any left over residue from the week. Rinse thoroughly with hot water, again, keeping the collar dry. Then air dry. It's really a piece of cake. I've used Chemex for over 40 years...wouldn't trade it for anything!! « Show Less
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I have not cleared it in the 5 months that I have owned it. I have not had a need to and I regularly keep about 8 different coffees on hand and have not tasted any "mixed" flavoring. I bought tablets that you can use to clean it by grinding them but I have not used them yet. Once grinding the tablets you are supposed to grind approx a pound of coffee through the grinder to get all the tablets out. I have not done that because I'm drinking coffee that ranges from $16-$35 per pound.
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Rice helps! You can also put some lemon juice and salt and swish it around. It will remove any stains and clean the bottom. You'll still have to use soap and water to remove the lemon flavor. It also works on your coffee pot, too :)
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Clean everything first with soap & water. Fill the mug 1/2 full with white vinegar & carefully add a few teaspoons of baking soda (depending on the size of your mug). "Carefully" because it will react/expand & pour out all over if done too quickly. Add water until full.A better way to do it, if possible, is I separate my mug from the lid & put them both inside my French Press when cleaning it. Everything stainless steel comes out looking almost brand new, & all the seals etc are clean as well.
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I know what you are talking about -- I get a smell from mine. It is almost like a burnt plastic smell. It notice it when I clean up after making the coffee. It seems to be coming from the area where the filter and water is stored. It still makes a great cup of coffee so I tend to ignore the odor. I'm hoping it lessens overtime.
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I ran a cycle of water through mine before I used it. Just to rinse it out. Coffee tastes great.
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I wipe off the exterior of the coffee maker and the warmer plate with a damp dishcloth as needed. I put the glass carafe, its lid, and the coffee basket in the top rack of my dishwasher about once a week. Daily I just rinse the carafe and basket out with water or with soapy water (dish detergent such as Dawn or Joy, etc.) and rinse. A couple of times a year I try (?!) to remember to run some vinegar water, followed by several cycles of plain water, through the coffee maker. I think I've used the deliming tool a time or two, but didn't get much residue out. I don't think it requires much special treatment unless you have water issues. I've had my coffee maker almost three years. I wipe off the exterior of the coffee maker and the warmer plate with a damp dishcloth as needed. I put the glass carafe, its lid, and the coffee basket in the top rack of my dishwasher about once a week. Daily I just rinse the carafe and basket out with water or with soapy water (dish detergent such as Dawn or Joy, etc.) and rinse. A couple of times a year I try (?!) to remember to run some vinegar water, followed by several cycles of plain water, through the coffee maker. I think I've used the deliming tool a time or two, but didn't get much residue out. I don't think it requires much... » Read More I wipe off the exterior of the coffee maker and the warmer plate with a damp dishcloth as needed. I put the glass carafe, its lid, and the coffee basket in the top rack of my dishwasher about once a week. Daily I just rinse the carafe and basket out with water or with soapy water (dish detergent such as Dawn or Joy, etc.) and rinse. A couple of times a year I try (?!) to remember to run some vinegar water, followed by several cycles of plain water, through the coffee maker. I think I've used the deliming tool a time or two, but didn't get much residue out. I don't think it requires much special treatment unless you have water issues. I've had my coffee maker almost three years. « Show Less