I have one of these models, currently I am getting small pieces of black plastic found floating in the drinks, WHY?
257632
I had the exact same problem with mine! After two years of use I started noticing black plastic just like you... when I examined the bottom chute where the ice comes out I noticed the plastic chute seeming to split in the middle. I took off the top screws and examined the insides but could not see anything wrong... I assume the pieces are coming from the plastic starting to split. I ended up getting a new unit ... from what I have read in other reviews this thing has a limited shelf life and will break after a year or so... Since I love crushed ice in my drinks I just ended up getting another one because there seems to be no others on the market that can do a better job... the ' pro ' model should be all metal if you ask me and use no plastic at all... maybe they will make a better unit by the time my current one breaks...
257633
Must be defective, or it sounds like its coming from the chute itself. Have you checked it for nicks? I have not had this problem.
1900490
It has to be mold.I use filtered water and I have not any mold. Try that and it should not happen again.
266009
Yes, this is a common defect with these models, it's a combination of the polymer used and the design. Yes it will happen to newer items, don't buy this. I can't say about their other models that employ a different design, use at your own risk.
211953
When this happen to me I replaced them with these from Amazon. I dump out the grinds then rinse them very well after each use. This seems to help at least in my case. I have found that if you let the grinds sit in the filter until the next day it is much harder to get the filter clean.
1648628
I have not had that problem..the only problem I have had is soda fizz leaking out the little air ventunder the straw.....resolved that by adding ice first._
1168609
Either you have hard water and need to clean the unit, or possibly something got into the machine. I have taken off the plate on the bottom of the unit (kind of a long triange with 3 screws) this was recommended from one of the critiques I read. I only use bottled distilled water, as our's is so hard, and it will keep the life of the machine extended. Hope this helps.
2167805
I know that I have to watch how I put ice in them, I have busted several by dropping cold ice cubes after I had just washed the glass in hot water. I would definitely put in a metal spoon if I was going to pour hot liquids, most of the time you would be ok.
1733634
I have a Model B60, B70 Elite, and B40 Elite. I have had the B60 for three years, never descaled it, just clean it and have had no such problems. The B70 and B40 Elites are too new to say no problem. I have not experienced any plastic taste ever except with the cappuchino k-cups. Try a good brand of coffee and use a ceramic or paper cup. I have heard of others that had a plastic taste and that usually shows a sign of trouble about to happen to the brewer.
265182
Mindy, I have never noticed anything floating from any of my kits and I've done quite a few. I don't know if maybe something was in the bag or if something may have fallen into your bucket as you were beginning your primary. If its something of concern that may possibly contaminate the wine, I would recommend contacting amazon for a replacement. I hope this helps. Good luck with your wine!
125825
A quick spritz of some sort of Clorox based kitchen spray swirled in the carafe does it for me (iced tea is the culprit for me too). Just make sure to wash out very well after.
2199126
You may have a coffee ground stuck in the dispenser. I take the back tank off, and turn it upside down and clean it with a toothbrush when this happens. Rinse well. Good luck!
2154119
I usually see a little bit of foaming swirling around where the fountain pours into the main dish. I just assumed it was from saliva? I haven't considered it a major problem and if this is what it's from, I don't think there's any way around it. Unless you were to rinse and refill like every day. I usually only take it apart to clean it every week or two.
937402
I noticed that the stream/water pressure is released into the bottom tray after use. This seems normal and a good thing since I would rather have that happen than what I have seen from other machines. Just keep an eye on the level sensor and dump the water from the tray accordingly or better yet empty the tray after each day's use. I love my machine and had it for ~6 months. It is the best espresso machine out there for the money.
807484
I too have sediment problems, but I have sediment problems in a normal coffee maker with one of those reusable filters (plastic/mesh, not paper). So, thanks to the responses here, it's clear that these types of filters always leave sediment unless you add paper. It doesn't taste bad anyway. Just don't drink that last sip. ;)
478949
I've had no problems like this. It seems there may be something else going on with yours. Was anything spilled on it?
1144266
I noticed the same thing. I'm not sure why this is, but the best I could figure is the filtration basket , and disc are not good. I threw this make away and just bought another brand & the coffee tastes fine again. Never changed the amount.
375250
Make sure you're cleaning out the little float valve on the lid. It can clog up with coffee grinds from time to time if you've put a little too much in the filter area.