What are the instructions for cleaning the inside of the machine? I've misplaced the instruction manual. White vinegar?
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If you've lost the manual you can always find it online. Do a search for this model then print the manual.
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I just looked at my manual and it says to use a solution of 50% water and 50% vinegar. "In most cases, 2 cups of the solution will be sufficient." To summarize the rest it says to slowly pour the solution into the hose connector and the solution should become visible in the water reservoir's inlet hole. Continue to pour the solution into the Hose Connector until the water reservoir is about half-full, near the top of the hose. "Allow it to stand for 40 minutes." If you need the rest of the directions, just let me know.
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A safer way to clean coffee makers is to run a cycle of white vinegar through them instead of water to dissolve the deposits and then to run a few cycles of water to clear the vinegar out. Vinegar is a descaler, just more mild and won't hurt you.
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4 cups white vinegar, let sit for 30 mins. Check out my review for full instructions.
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I experienced the same problem until Instarted de-scaling with "cleaning vinegar" found at the grocery store. Walmart caries a Heinz Cleaning Vinegar which is very inexpensive. Mix 1/2 vinegar and 1/2 water and run thru a cycle. I completed 2 cycles the first time. Now I just watch the led indicator that let's me know when it's time to run it again.Fantastic coffe maker, I will never change to another.
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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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I haven't noticed that. I have had mine for over a year. You might try running vinegar through it then lots of water.
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I experienced the same problem until Instarted de-scaling with "cleaning vinegar" found at the grocery store. Walmart caries a Heinz Cleaning Vinegar which is very inexpensive. Mix 1/2 vinegar and 1/2 water and run thru a cycle. I completed 2 cycles the first time. Now I just watch the led indicator that let's me know when it's time to run it again. Fantastic coffe maker, I will never change to another.
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I have the EXACT same problem....did the vinegar work? I can't find my user's manual.......
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I didn't look in there till now and yes I see that too. I have used it more than 5 times so far. I will look up the directions for cleaning it
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run a pot of 50/50 water and vinegar. I understand that this is the best way to clean scale from the water tank and the tubing and keep the coffeemaker running properly.
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Since January 2013? How long did it perform to our satisfaction? A plastic scourer is necessary to get the inside base shiny bright as new. Vinegar alone will not remove the baked on sludge
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1) mine started to but every couple weeks I put a cup or two of white vinegar and just let it sit for a while. I do not turn on the machine with the vinegar....2) yes3) no
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Is the machine new? If it's old, did you clean the machine and prep it for storage last year? If you didn't you can try the cleaning fluid or get some very hot distilled water and try to clear the machine. BTW, did you use distilled water last year? If you used tap water you may have scaling build up which may not be fixable.
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Every other day and then I clean it once a week by putting white vinegar and water in it and then run it for 1/2 an hour. Hope this helps
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The water chamber is removable and so is the plastic filter holder. You can clean it by hands or in the dishwasher I have done both. There is no need to brew the usual vinegar & water for cleaning. The internal heater is NOT connected to machine. It is a metal plate which heats up by heat transfer. It gets a bit coffee burned month after month. Can use a scrubby pad with baking soda...if one is that anal.
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When it was new I rinsed it with 50/50 water and vinegar to clean it the first time. I usually just put a little dish soap in it now "just a drop or two" fill it half full of water, shake it really good and rinse a few times.