Did anyone else have to clean the coffee maker out of the box? I received mine today, made a cup and it tastes like burnt plastic...
215508
I always run a pot or two of water through. Had ours since Christmas. Love it.
215509
you should always clean something new. ,vinegar and water rinse a couple of times.
215510
I ran a cycle of water through mine before I used it. Just to rinse it out. Coffee tastes great.
215511
I washed ours out before we made any coffee, we have not had any problems with ours at all
215512
Yes I had to wash mine, but I usually do that and run just water for the first brew on any new coffee maker. When I did not do this, I noticed the burnt plastic taste/smell to the coffee as well. Also be careful with the flimsy K-cup brewer mechanism. Mine broke after about 3 uses.
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I cleaned ours with vinegar and water, a friend told me a long time ago to do that, he says it cleans that plastic taste out. They manufacture them and then package them and then they set. He says run a couple cups of vinegar water in it then just clear water, and ours was fine.
215514
Unfortunately, yes. With washing and soaking in vinegar the plastic taste was gone
215515
Return this product immediately. It's awful and constantly breaking and needing tweaking and Hamilton Beach could care less. RUN!! Save your $!!
982796
My coffee tended to take on a plastic taste to it after it sat for a bit. Others noticed it, so I then knew it was not just me. It really does get incredibly hot.
1806611
YES! I just unplugged mine because I had been smelling it for days now. I had it for about two weeks and didn't notice it but now I have smelled it for a few days. I woke up from a nap and unplugged it. The smell seems stronger. It really scared me, so Im researching to see if anyone else had this problem. My Grandkids kept smelling something weird in the house too. I will be returning mine tomorrow. I see on the reviews there have been many that have had this problem. I hate that I have to return it. I was really enjoying the coffee it makes.
704204
That model coffee maker I bought failed the first week I owned it. I just deposited it in the trash!! Didn't even go back to Amazon for problem solving.Danny
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I am an electronics engineer and usually any burnt smell from equipment or appliances is not a good sign. It takes quite a bit of curent to boil the water in the coffe maker. Make sure the cord or plug are not getting hot to the touch. If the plug is getting hot you might have a loose connection or defective power receptacle in the wall. If the plug is not getting hot and the smell is from the inside of the coffee maker I would call the company with the model number and the serial number. It can be hard to read but it is stamped on the bottom. If the device is under warranty they should send you a new one. This burnt smell could be a safety issue so call them and tell them you have a safety concern. Try 1-800-851-8900. I'm still lovin my Hamilton Beach Machine. Ron in Virginia Beach
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Oh my goodness, thank you so much for posting this solution! I have just spent an hour trying to unclog the filters with the cleaning tool and with vinegar, but to no avail. I didn't think it was clogged with coffee grounds since I've only used pods so far, and as far as I know, we don't have hard water. (Plus, we've only been using the machine for 2 weeks.) I was ready to bring it back to the store. It turns out the water tank just wasn't pushed in all the way. Seems to me this simple suggestion should be in the list of troubleshooting tips in the owner's manual, because I have a feeling a number of people are having this problem and attributing it to something more serious. Oh my goodness, thank you so much for posting this solution! I have just spent an hour trying to unclog the filters with the cleaning tool and with vinegar, but to no avail. I didn't think it was clogged with coffee grounds since I've only used pods so far, and as far as I know, we don't have hard water. (Plus, we've only been using the machine for 2 weeks.) I was ready to bring it back to the store. It turns out the water tank just wasn't pushed in all the way. Seems to me this simple suggestion should be in the list of troubleshooting tips in the owner's manual, because I have a feeling a... » Read More Oh my goodness, thank you so much for posting this solution! I have just spent an hour trying to unclog the filters with the cleaning tool and with vinegar, but to no avail. I didn't think it was clogged with coffee grounds since I've only used pods so far, and as far as I know, we don't have hard water. (Plus, we've only been using the machine for 2 weeks.) I was ready to bring it back to the store. It turns out the water tank just wasn't pushed in all the way. Seems to me this simple suggestion should be in the list of troubleshooting tips in the owner's manual, because I have a feeling a number of people are having this problem and attributing it to something more serious. « Show Less
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I have two and have not had that problem, but was wondering if there's a way to get replacements. Mine smells like coffee, which is fine when I am drinking coffee, but not so great with water.
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I have not noticed a plastic taste or smell. I do use the "Aroma" button for every pot because I only use 550 ml of water for one pot (makes two cups). The coffee is stronger but takes longer to make. Probably will not get this model again d/t the time it takes to make (at least 5 minutes).aah
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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.
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Yes, after a month of use, the machine started giving off a strong plasticy odor that also made the coffee taste like plastic. Cleaning it every single night helps a little but it's too much of a hassle and I'm getting rid of mine.
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I hated that coffee maker! Threw it in the trash. Tried everything to keep it from overflowing but nothing worked. Sorry
687304
Mine made cool coffee. The water didn't heat enough to extract the coffee properly. That's why I returned it.
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Try running it without any coffee. What does the water alone taste like? If its brand new, then run it through with water (only) a few times, including steaming.
1801087
Sorry Jason...as great a coffee maker as a friend boasts it is..I got a lemon and had to send it back..never even got to make the first brew...as a coffee lover, I am very disappointed for us both...better luck next time
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Clean it right after you brew your coffee. Don't let it sit in the brewer. I have no problem clean the filter. I love my mini Mr. Coffee brewer and permanent filter!�
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I just got mine and last night my kitchen had a faint burning plastic odor. I turned the thing off. If the smell dose not go away in a few weeks I'll return the unit. I expect more from an $100 coffee pot. Its possible that other people haven't smelled it because they're in a building with air conditioning where the air is always being moved around.
1988250
love this coffee maker & yes the coffee reservoir is plastic with a stainless steel bottom which sits onto a metal heating plate. note: coffee has a tendency to taste like plastic when left heated for a long time. i dont clean mine as directed i just rinse it.