the steamer makes my milk taste plastic. any solutions. I ran it many times with water and still tastes horrible
1157123
i think the plastic adapter is removable, so if you have any extra steamer pieces lying around, it may fit. though i remember the steam wand is also plastic... so there may not be a good solution.
1157124
Never had that issue. Clean it well, clean your water basin well.... Run the Wand in water until the water basically boils. Then try your milk.
713054
I don't have my container anymore-but I have issues with milk - I mixed mine with ice water and had no troubles. Taste just like really good chocolate milk.
420126
This happened to me. The instructions say it must be "fresh" milk. When I got new milk, it frothed properly. Also make sure your levels are correct and you don't press the button too long.
1933829
DO YOU Have the steam and vac? I agree it junk. I have since purchased a Shark steam mop only and it works fine. Amazon onlyA part of the purchasing process. They don't actually the Shark. Ask to return it for a refund and if it is still in warranty they may help you get your money back. Were you using only distilled water in it?
453522
I had the same problem. tried cleaning, and using it. The bad smell and taste never went away. So i sent it back. I agree smells like burning plastic.
1080388
Yes it does get nasty, I have an older Krups with that exact same steam wand on it and it is GARBAGE. It's 3 pieces the main rubber hose with a stainless steel wrap and a smaller stainless steel tube. I was rinsing mine out daily after I made my latte's and they started to taste funky. Milk gets in behind that stainless steel wrap and you can't clean it out without pulling it apart. I also had milk congeal in the small tube as it doesn't get rinsed out very well without pulling it out.
1995856
YES same thing with me. I thought the steam mop would work good,but left my floors looking like there is a film all over. I've tried to use vintage water and tea water,and floor wax, it still has it,so I think the steam mop ruined my floor. My husband is very upset to.He spent many hours refinishing that floor.I'm still looking for a solution and if I find one I will repost.
1795630
I have noticed that it is sensitive to the milk. Try a different brand and/or fat %. I use a 1% and it works perfect each time. Also , which froth connector are you using?
363155
I have encountered the same issue but I don't think that vinegar in it's vapor form will work (if I understand your question correctly). I have found that soaking the canister in vinegar for several hours (about 8) and using a brush to scour it works best for me. I still get a plastic like taste but I just use a water additive to take it away. The water additives can be purchased at any grocery or drug store.
1002691
I had the same problem at first. Take a paper clip and straighten it out. Then with the unit turned to steam and locked (make sure it shows that it is ready to steam) stick the paper clip into the hole that is located in the middle of the bottom plate. It will unclog it. It scared me when I got it unclogged because it was suddenly loud and started making steam.
1327584
1/2 water and 1/2 vinegar. Fill it to the top and turn on the steamer. Let it run completely through. It worked for me once, since then not much luck. I had to throw it out.
1433074
The plastic taste is most likely from the k-cups you are using. I only brew using my own beans and the Bunn makes some of the best coffee I've ever had.
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 :-(
70599
I had a similar problem but noticed it right away. I unplugged the UV and drained the storage. It tasted better right after. I was told that if you have city water that is chlorinated it somehow effects the inert chlorine molecules and can effect the taste. UV would be better on a well or rain water system. I kept my UV wired in just in case there is a biological contamination in the water supply and I would plug it in and deal with the taste :)
70600
My system had that same bad taste and odor. I even flushed the system many times and unplugged the UV lamp and still had the same outcome. The water tasted fine after many flushes, but returned to the same bad taste/smell after a few days EVERY time. Even with the UV lamp unplugged. I believe there is something toxic in the tank and have gotten rid of this system. Good luck.
1722431
Have not used the steamer yet. Don't know. Maybe you can contact Aroma customer service.
428779
I actually take some vinegar in a cup and put the steamer wand in it and let it set over night. That always seemed to help. I also clean it out with vinegar every other week and then followed by running water through it about three times.