For decalcification do you run most of the vinegar through the steam wand? After only two cups through the brew head, most of the vinegar goes through the wand: stinks.
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It would probably work. I use water from an RO filter to keep minerals out of the machine. I know many baristas disagree (minerals carry the flavor from grounds) but I don't like tap water taste or battling calcium deposits. Good luck.
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I run vinegar and water through the coffee side about 3 times. Then run through the steam wand for maybe 3 -4 minutes. After all is done of course run clean water to get the vinegar out of the system.
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As i understand it, vinegar is more for washing old bitter coffee from the inside of the coffee maker and it should be gone after a few flushes. i have noticed with this particular steaming wand it's very important to flush it out with the hot water setting or it has a tendency to clog from dried out milk after use, so clean immediately and even between cups as it gets harder and harder to clean the longer the wand "bakes" on the milk. in terms of decalcification, do the best you can to keep it flushed. Especially if you have hard water and/or water from a well. Or you can use bottled water in the tank. if the wand does get otherwise clogged, try soaking the wand in CLR cleaner. that should do the trick. As i understand it, vinegar is more for washing old bitter coffee from the inside of the coffee maker and it should be gone after a few flushes. i have noticed with this particular steaming wand it's very important to flush it out with the hot water setting or it has a tendency to clog from dried out milk after use, so clean immediately and even between cups as it gets harder and harder to clean the longer the wand "bakes" on the milk. in terms of decalcification, do the best you can to keep it flushed. Especially if you have hard water and/or water from a well. Or you can use... » Read More As i understand it, vinegar is more for washing old bitter coffee from the inside of the coffee maker and it should be gone after a few flushes. i have noticed with this particular steaming wand it's very important to flush it out with the hot water setting or it has a tendency to clog from dried out milk after use, so clean immediately and even between cups as it gets harder and harder to clean the longer the wand "bakes" on the milk. in terms of decalcification, do the best you can to keep it flushed. Especially if you have hard water and/or water from a well. Or you can use bottled water in the tank. if the wand does get otherwise clogged, try soaking the wand in CLR cleaner. that should do the trick. « Show Less
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If you have a steam cleaner you can add a cup of Apple Cider Vinegar with the water and clean it. If you don't have a steam cleaner then mix a 50/50 solution of Apple Cider Vinegar and distilled water, and let it sit overnight (or longer if possible). Rinse with distilled water.
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I haven't bought the burner yet since I'm waiting for someone else to confirm how much you can boil with it! I have my first extract kit waiting on the shelf for the new year. An acquaintance is going to come over and walk me through the process. I expect we'll do the same thing you are start with a half-portion and dilute it.I make hard cider, so the only high-cost item I had to buy was a wort cooler. Please let me know how the burner performs! I'd like to be able to do some of the work out of the kitchen...Al
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clean it with vinegar and water pour it through it then flush with water a few times
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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.
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Virtually. There are trace amounts of alcohol from the brewing process. Less than 0.1% though.
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I learned from a previous steamer if use tap water which have mineral deposits. What you use is vinegar mixed with water. Put in the steamer resivor and heat it up. Then let it cool and and sit for a about 30 minutes. Then turn it on again try to get it to steam. This has always worked for me for all the different type of steamers I have or owned. I also have owned this Sunbeam steamer for many years. When it works steaming again rinse the resivor a few times to get the smell of vinegar out. Vinegar unclogs the steamer of these mineral deposits. sunbeam does not make these steamers anymore. And some of the steamers out there are not as good as this product. I have had my Sunbeam steamer brake and found a used one on Amazon.
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I have never had any problem with Mr. Coffee models. When buying a new one I always run 2 or 3 pots of diluted 1:1 white vinegar, followed by 3 or 4 pots of plain fresh water. By that time the 'new smell' is completely gone.
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There is a strong smell of plastic when new, but it can be removed with repeated "no coffee" brew cycles to clean it. Vinegar helps a lot. Make a 12 cup water / vinegar mix that includes 4 to 6 cups of vinegar. Brew with no coffee or filter. Repeat if needed.
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i have no idea why you usesd the vinegar and water, i do not recall the directions saying anything like this. i just dumped the bottle in neat the intake valve and it worked, if it does not go away may have to drain and refill
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I leave it in to be cleaned. Sometimes, there is a little pink film (early formation of mold) at various spots, and some could be in filter, so better to be sure than sorry. No odor of vinegar subsequently emanates in the mist.
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Hmm I gave it as a gift. Once it didn't brew a full pot and a vinegar water solutions was used to clean it.. And no other issues that I know of
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I had the problem but then ran the descaling procedure from the instructions with the white vinegar - but a whole tank of it, not just a cup. You're also supposed to leave the vinegar in for 4 hrs which I didn't do. It worked and the smell and taste are now great. When I opened the tank before doing the procedure the smell was really noticeable so I realized I hadn't rinsed it well enough to start with. good luck!
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I put half cleaning white vinegar and half water in reservoir. Push the clean button and turn coffee maker on, like making coffee. run thru cycle then run 2nd cycle thru with just water. Hope this helps
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Fill with vinegar (full strength or 50/50, let it sit for half and hour, then rinse). It was impossible to figure out the directions of this diffuser when I bought it, but another diffuser that I purchased said to wipe daily with vinegar so that the motor doesn't wear down, so I think descaling is possibly an issue.
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Merylee, I just read the other 3 answers that you have had, and agree with #1 & 2. White vinegar at the 6 cup line, run that thru, then follow with 2 full cycles of 10 or 12 cup levels of clear water. Make sure you let it cool down for a while after each cycle, so that the clear water won't spray at you as you pour it into the reservoir. I don't think this coffee maker is difficult to use, as long as you have the room to pull the maker forward from under a cabinet or whatever, so you have a clear view of the top of the reservoir. I fill mine with spring water from a gallon jug. Mine does a fine job, Good Luck. Merylee, I just read the other 3 answers that you have had, and agree with #1 & 2. White vinegar at the 6 cup line, run that thru, then follow with 2 full cycles of 10 or 12 cup levels of clear water. Make sure you let it cool down for a while after each cycle, so that the clear water won't spray at you as you pour it into the reservoir. I don't think this coffee maker is difficult to use, as long as you have the room to pull the maker forward from under a cabinet or whatever, so you have a clear view of the top of the reservoir. I fill mine with spring water from a gallon jug. Mine does a... » Read More Merylee, I just read the other 3 answers that you have had, and agree with #1 & 2. White vinegar at the 6 cup line, run that thru, then follow with 2 full cycles of 10 or 12 cup levels of clear water. Make sure you let it cool down for a while after each cycle, so that the clear water won't spray at you as you pour it into the reservoir. I don't think this coffee maker is difficult to use, as long as you have the room to pull the maker forward from under a cabinet or whatever, so you have a clear view of the top of the reservoir. I fill mine with spring water from a gallon jug. Mine does a fine job, Good Luck. « Show Less
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Hi! What was the amount of vinegar to water that you used please? Thanks so much!!!