Pot has smell and taste like melting plastic,is there any way to elimatel this problem
860476
I didn't have this problem. On page 9 of the directions that came with the coffee maker, it states that you should clean the decanter, basket and lid with soapy water and then run it through a brew cycle with water only before using for the first time. Maybe you didn't do this?
860477
Washing the filter basket and insert should solve the taste problem. Since the machine is made of plastic, the smell will just have to wear off.
860478
i did not have that problem. Have you tried contacting the manufacturer? Or else I would try a solution of water with vinegar and baking soda swished around. Just an idea.
1553894
We don't know how long it takes to brew a full pot. We bought this machine, then returned it because we could not get rid of the awful plastic smell.
1227063
Not that I have seen. But if it is melting, you should see light-colored smoke and should smell plastic heating up as well.
151665
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.
559414
We had the same problem. Turns out you need to use the smallest burner. Since it's not heat resistant plastic, the larger burner causes heat to go up the sides vs heating from the bottom, causing the melting.
645653
I'm no expert but it sounds like (1) the rubber ring is not properly seated, (2) the lid isn't properly seated (it took me a while to get it right), or (3) the pot is defective. If you can, contact the manufacturer. They are the experts. Good luck.
39755
Are you bringing the water to a gentle boil, is the pot Stainless steel? are the instruments you using stainless steel. Are you using enough of the Hydroxide to harden the soap. I ask because in baking I shorted the flavor of the food product. Sorry I can't be of more help. You may want to contact the manufacturer, I have and they are good to work with. Best of luck
1219987
Mine didn't smell, but you could try a little bleach and fill with water. Then, dry it out and leave the lid off of it.
135404
No there is no weird metal or plastic smell or taste. I purchased it for my tea addicts and critics at work and we all love it. It boils the water to almost perfection according to what tea we are brewing. I really recommend it.
704968
I boiled it the first time, then just used soap and water after that. I actually had to buy a new one because I put my first one in the dishwasher and it melted!
1925317
Put some baking soda (1TSP) in a full kettle and bring to a boil. Then let it sit until it is cooled. That should take the taste out.
285765
I used a plastic roasting bag... and it melted to the sides of the roaster... and it's now uselesss... stinks of melting plastic whenever it's turned on.
728479
Unplug the unit and let it cool really well. Remove the aluminum pot and pour the oil into a clean jar. Wash the pot in warm, sudsy water and dry thoroughly before replacing it into the unit.
637748
I agree with the water and vinegar solution. This is needed only rarely. I put the pot right in the dishwasher occasionally and rinse it out on a regular basis with plain or soapy water - rinse well The plastic parts may warp in a dishwasher that is run on sanitize but otherwise those are OK in the dishwasher too.
1734352
After thoroughly washing the tops several times by hand before first use it still had a strong plastic smell and additional unwanted taste to my morning joe. Did a thorough clean with vinegar soak and hand washing before second time using. Still that plastic. Because the mugs are super effective I decided to let time vanish the smell. That never happened after 3 months. I gave up. Also found cleaning the lid a nightmare. Too bad.
603448
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.
1221456
The external bottom of the pot is plastic but no plastic inside. There is a rubber ring seal inside around the metal heating part. I will upload some photos later.