Keurig mini: Does anyone have a "machine" smell and taste to their drinks produced by the mini Keurig coffee machine?
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Hmm... no, I don't have this problem. Maybe you can clean it? Run a water and baking soda solution thru the machine a couple times? Maybe a squeeze of real lemon juice to rid it of any smells.... Also, make sure to use bottled water or filtered water instead of tap if you can, that metallic taste may be coming from the tap water/coffee combo. I didn't do either of these things and my coffee is just fine. Best of luck.
1349159
Keurig says you do but I tried several nonbrand items. Some taste OK others taste flat or bad so if you can try a sample size first before buying any large quantity to see if it is to your taste. Mechanically they worked OK with no problems.
1546888
My Keurig brewer had the same issue with beverage weakness and errant grounds when I used the single cup K-adapter to brew my own coffee. I think it's an inherent issue with these brewers due to the lack of forced air pressure (which you get with store bought K-cups) and not unique to this particular coffee maker. I think it has something to do with the coffee grind and the water-to-coffee ratios. I suggest to stick to using K-cups, pods or the permanent wire basket for smaller servings. Only my 2-cents, which isn't even worth that.
542563
I just received my new B60 last week and this one is even better than my old one since it hardly makes any noise. I guess Keurig did something with all the complaints they were having about the noise. Did they ask you to send a part back to them. I cannot figure out how to get the part they wanted me to mail back to them out. Guess I will call them today. Nobody can beat the Keurig customer service - they are great. I also just bought the small single cup Keurig coffeemaker for me when I go on travel. I absolutely love Keurig and the K-cups.
1499119
No. In fact I have noticed that the coffee tastes better than the drip machines. Try it and see how your coffee tastes!
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.
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.
1524419
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
1239462
This sounds like a question you need to ask Keurig. It may have something to do with the amount of water and water pressure that the machine disperses. I use the same size (amount of water) every time for my tea so I do not see a stronger or weaker flavor.
739697
Yes, it's normal and makes more sounds when on strong setting. Makes good coffee, better than standard Keurig IMO.
1973378
We just replaced our office Keurig yesterday with a 2.0, and out of curiosity I tried using one of these "cappuccino" things literally about two minutes ago. The Keurig brewed it without issue.
1551624
I think, they are not real keurig. I made a comparison to a real one and they are slightly different. Enough to leak some liquid.
234366
Hi. I had the same issue with smell. I did not run the machine right away. I took it out and cleaned the filter in Lysol and let it sit for about 30 mins. Then rinsed really well and put it back after it dried completely. There was a slight smell for a few days, but it has gone away. You may want to put it outside or wipe down with baking soda and water just to help get rid of the smell.
900636
I see that others have already answered, but I did want to put in my opinion, for what it's worth! I love this machine. I have a Keurig at work and we have one that sits in the garage, unused. I like full bodied coffee and I feel the Keurig, for me, doesn't fit the bill. It's fine for that second cup when I get to work, but the Verismo makes espresso and regular coffee, depending on the pods. It makes coffee that tastes as good, or better, than my very expensive Saeco espresso machine. I know Keurig is all the thing now, but I feel the coffee can be weak and tasteless. Just my opinion! I've had my Verismo for a year now and I still sing its praises!
740720
Hi Charles. I too do not want my coffee to have ANY modifications to the original coffee bean's tastes. I simply rinse the entire apparatus thoroughly with plain tap water each and every I time use it. About once a week I'll use a couple of drops (no more!) of Dawn and a soft sponge on everything, but I've never felt compelled to disassemble any parts; although I suppose you could it just doesn't seem necessary. The instructions say "If it's very dirty" to use a small amount of bleach, but I wouldn't dare use anything so harsh. Besides, after quite a bit of use, it's still squeaky clean. Just keep rising after EVERY use - it'll be fine. Hi Charles. I too do not want my coffee to have ANY modifications to the original coffee bean's tastes. I simply rinse the entire apparatus thoroughly with plain tap water each and every I time use it. About once a week I'll use a couple of drops (no more!) of Dawn and a soft sponge on everything, but I've never felt compelled to disassemble any parts; although I suppose you could it just doesn't seem necessary. The instructions say "If it's very dirty" to use a small amount of bleach, but I wouldn't dare use anything so harsh. Besides, after quite a bit of use, it's still squeaky... » Read More Hi Charles. I too do not want my coffee to have ANY modifications to the original coffee bean's tastes. I simply rinse the entire apparatus thoroughly with plain tap water each and every I time use it. About once a week I'll use a couple of drops (no more!) of Dawn and a soft sponge on everything, but I've never felt compelled to disassemble any parts; although I suppose you could it just doesn't seem necessary. The instructions say "If it's very dirty" to use a small amount of bleach, but I wouldn't dare use anything so harsh. Besides, after quite a bit of use, it's still squeaky clean. Just keep rising after EVERY use - it'll be fine. « Show Less
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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.
927505
That's what I use. I had a different keurig and it was great, but this new Keurig B155 doesn't do so well with the my k cup. It fits in the machine, but the coffee goes all over the place as it pours out. You have to hold the cup right up to the spout and even then, some of the coffee runs to the wall of the keurig it goes down into the basket that catches the spilled coffee. For this reason, I would not get this machine...so frustrating! The other reason I don't ike this machine is that it smells like burning plastic when it's on, and the top of the machine gets pretty hot.