Is it possible to clean so as to prevent cross contamination of flavors? Don't want cumin flavored coffee LOL
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Try blending something neutral flavored (like rice)... It should pick up any particulates and carry them away without leaving its own flavor
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I keep the grinder for coffee for coffee alone. If we are talking about spices, there is often a sort of co-mingling in the course of a dish so it isn't that important if there is a little mix in the flavorings. I do wish it very carefully with detergent and water but would not guarrantee no cross-contamination.
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I am in the same boat as you Colleen. I got the Melita filters that LuLu recommended, but haven't had the chance to use them yet. I am thinking of using the Melita filters with my reusable K-Cup and see if that will be easier to clean up. Did you know that the bottom portion of the loose coffee drawer from the Bunn MCU does snap out for easier clean up, and just snaps back in place when clean?
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Yes! Just use less coffee grounds and less water. Just don't get white! Impossible to clean the coffee stains off.. Dyan Goodman
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I have the same result with my B40. Makes excellent coffee with no mess each cup when taking the precautions you mentioned.
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Use white vinegar - ((you buy it at a grocery store- very cheaply I might add). Other than that- just use a soft facecloth and wipe it down on the outside after use. Leave the top open for it to air dry inside, do not use dish detergent in the area where the water goes or you'll taste soap in your coffee for months!
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I would say yes, but if you do pepper and spices I would keep it that way. It is not easy to completely clean if you were to then try grinding coffee.
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if you can, adjust your grinder so that it's not so fine. Do not tamp it down, it's only used to level the coffee surface and to let water seep down onto the coffee. I find that if it's taking too long, you can remove the filter/tamper and get a spoon and stir it to free up what's stuck in the bottom filter. You'll find that having the coffee ground more coarse than fine will do the trick.
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I would brew (2 times) real coffee extra STRONG before drinking. This sometimes helps "season" the coffee maker so it gets rid of the chemical taste or smell. The coffee actually coats the parts.
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After every use, I use light soapy water in the canister and pump it out with the pumper and rinse the same way. We use it for both coffee and hot tea and there seems to be no crossover flavors. Luv the Bunn!
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We use a Reusable Coffee Filter that we purchased for under $3 at our local grocery store. Micro-fine polyester keeps sediment inside so only pure coffee flavor flows through! There were two sizes. We bought the larger one. We rinse it out and re-use.It is top rack dishwasher safe. We have a spare one and it says distributed byLAMI Products Inc. of Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 (made in china) We Love It!
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I sometimes run oats through my grinder to clean it with no problem. Since flax or sunflower seeds are a good deal softer than roasted coffee beans, I think it would be fine. The only thing I would worry about is the seed goo gumming up the burrs and making your coffee taste nasty. Please don't do that. Regards, NanoRoast
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Got the same problem. Think it's really the catcher being made from a very static inducing plastic. A change in plastic could help significantly. Does everyone here actually clean the burr and components after every brew? I haven't done it yet since I bought the thing. Is it necessary? What are the downsides? I use this every morning and having to clean the device, let alone the grounds that are all over my counter would be way too much maintenance.BTW, the coffee this thing creates tastes great. I'm not an afficianado by any means but I do know that I get consistent non-bitter tasting coffee compared to the blade grinders. Got the same problem. Think it's really the catcher being made from a very static inducing plastic. A change in plastic could help significantly. Does everyone here actually clean the burr and components after every brew? I haven't done it yet since I bought the thing. Is it necessary? What are the downsides? I use this every morning and having to clean the device, let alone the grounds that are all over my counter would be way too much maintenance.BTW, the coffee this thing creates tastes great. I'm not an afficianado by any means but I do know that I get consistent... » Read More Got the same problem. Think it's really the catcher being made from a very static inducing plastic. A change in plastic could help significantly. Does everyone here actually clean the burr and components after every brew? I haven't done it yet since I bought the thing. Is it necessary? What are the downsides? I use this every morning and having to clean the device, let alone the grounds that are all over my counter would be way too much maintenance.BTW, the coffee this thing creates tastes great. I'm not an afficianado by any means but I do know that I get consistent non-bitter tasting coffee compared to the blade grinders. « Show Less
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There is a metal filter available which can be cleansed and reused. I don't recommend it - it allows small bits of grind to pass through into your cup.
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To be honest I never actually clean it. It sits on my counter in the same place it has been for months, I refill the container with fresh beans when needed and then grind it as I use it. I actually put the ground coffee in a reusable container for my k-cup machine so I only use a scoop or so at a time. Never have found a reason to clean it.
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I make coffee in my Keurig and also make tea. I have never tasted coffee in my tea or vice versa. I believe that if you keep the area where you place the K cup clean you should have no problem.
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Good luck, tried the cleaning with vinegar & water MANY times. The machine still has issues & have complained to Krups. I have had other Krups coffee makers for many years & never been so irritated & disappointed in their product. They have offered for me to send it back, but that will take weeks for them to receive it, diagnose it & basically send me a new one(which is what I requested in the first place). My machine has a real problem. It can't figure out whether to beep or brew or not brew or beep & then brew maybe later. I am just going to trash it & never buy another KRUPS.
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Really, that is your ?,? What do you deem as organic? Spread out on a hot dry bed by human hands that maybe that have not been washed? Or done by machine, clean, shaken, heat added to make dry and clean. I have know idea other than maybe you should shop for organic coffee and really waste your money on something that makes no difference in taste. I liked the coffee until the beans came in oily, sign that it didn't dry enough. Get a life or grow your own coffee bean tree's to make sure it fits your lifestyle. Sorry I am so crass, but really...coffee beans???