I've read a few reviews on this item and each say there is a nasty metallic taste to it, how hard and long does it take to get rid of it?
631300
Mine gave off not so much of a taste as a strong unpleasant smell. I kept using it, hoping that eventually the new plastic would finish outgassing and the smell would go away. It's been a couple of years now and I only notice a faint whiff once in awhile. But the top lid materials were not spec'd to withstand the heat; the lid's chrome finish as well as the plastic hinge portion has become wrinkled with repeated exposure to heat during normal usage. I'm currently searching for a replacement lid, as mine is getting rather ugly. The rest of the kettle still looks great, and still boils water like a champ. Mine gave off not so much of a taste as a strong unpleasant smell. I kept using it, hoping that eventually the new plastic would finish outgassing and the smell would go away. It's been a couple of years now and I only notice a faint whiff once in awhile. But the top lid materials were not spec'd to withstand the heat; the lid's chrome finish as well as the plastic hinge portion has become wrinkled with repeated exposure to heat during normal usage. I'm currently searching for a replacement lid, as mine is getting rather ugly. The rest of the kettle still looks great, and still boils water... » Read More Mine gave off not so much of a taste as a strong unpleasant smell. I kept using it, hoping that eventually the new plastic would finish outgassing and the smell would go away. It's been a couple of years now and I only notice a faint whiff once in awhile. But the top lid materials were not spec'd to withstand the heat; the lid's chrome finish as well as the plastic hinge portion has become wrinkled with repeated exposure to heat during normal usage. I'm currently searching for a replacement lid, as mine is getting rather ugly. The rest of the kettle still looks great, and still boils water like a champ. « Show Less
631301
This is my second Capresso and I have never noticed a metalic taste. I love it! It also had the best review of all the hot water kettles on Cooks Illustrated magazine.
631302
I've been using mine for several months and have never noticed a "nasty metallic taste." I use the hot water to make tea and have never had a problem.
631303
I never found any metallic taste. I do know this is the best kettle that I have found on the market. It heats water very quickly, and is not as noisy as others I have had.
631304
I have owned 2 of these and never noticed a metallic taste. I followed the instructions for cleaning it before the first use and use water filtered with a Brita filter to make coffee and tea. My experience with this appliance has been A+ - it boils water quickly, automatically shuts off and is easy to clean. I use it 3-4 times per day.
631305
How lovely it would be if it only had a metallic taste! It's the outgassing of the plasticizer from the molded plastic parts that we find so threatening and offensive.
631306
I've been using mine since september 2013, and have never noticed a metallic taste either. I've used it to make tea, instant oatmeal, hot cocoa, coffee, soup, and hot water with lemon and have never noticed the water tasting funny.
631307
they use stainless steel polish to polish the element, so you need to clean it with a detergent to get rid of it..
487100
I really haven't...it has lessened after several weeks, but it is still there. I used vinegar, lemon and at one point vodka (all remedies I found on the internet) to no avail.
1785863
Robert, are you talking about the area that is silver (the sharpened area)? Because I looked at mine closely just now and what I didn't notice when I first got it was that on mine the silver part seems to have a clear coating on it. I'm not sure of what, but it seems like tiny bubbles or debris in the clear coating. The black metal part of mine has one or two tiny pits but thats about it. Maybe contact the seller and swap it out?
2257802
i just swish it with water and wipe with a cloth but it is beginning to rust and black chunks are chipping off the inside bottom. I never drink the last cup out of the pot for fear of it being gritty. I assume the iron is not toxic but I am planning on getting a new one. I have owned this one for many years.
95013
I don't think it can be removed easily, if at all. You would have to force it. I've had mine for over 5 years and I usually just rinse it out and put some vinegar in and swish it around to make sure no metallic tastes come out with the water. I've used dishsoap too.
1578943
I didn't detect a taste but it DOES have a lingering smell. I take mine in a glass and I can definitely smell a metallic scent, however no I do not actually taste it, just smell.
1417175
get some barkeepers friend. It will remove it right away. I use it on my all clad pans, and it doesn't disappoint
514629
Once I found mold in ours I was unable to remove the taste. I cleaned with various small brushes, soaked in bleach water, then vinegar and it's was still there.
363155
I have encountered the same issue but I don't think that vinegar in it's vapor form will work (if I understand your question correctly). I have found that soaking the canister in vinegar for several hours (about 8) and using a brush to scour it works best for me. I still get a plastic like taste but I just use a water additive to take it away. The water additives can be purchased at any grocery or drug store.
199393
Your not going to clean this properly, just clean it as best you can with hot water and alcohol, use it for a length of time & replace.
898968
That's what I didn't like about it either. When drinking out of the container it also left a metallic taste in my mouth. For me it was a waste of money.
92685
I think it depends on the cartridge you use. I put sliced lime into mine so I don't taste anything Metallica.
1806413
There was a stronger metallic taste upon first using the bottle even though I gave it a rinse. It has since faded and I notice it every once in a while...i might be sensitive to it, but it's worth noting. Good luck with you're decision.
1559088
I'm happy to answer questions about this product when I can - maybe Amazon can credit me some sort of "kudos" for my efforts. About your question: carefully clean the metal resonator per the manual.
2153777
I don't have an answer for you, but I think I'm about to return mine. I've been using it for 6 weeks thinking the metal smell and taste would go away, now I feel very badly about feeding it to him tasting and smelling like metal. I think I will call Baby Brezza this week and ask if that is normal and harmful, it can't be good.
1806412
I have not noticed a metallic taste. However I have not used it much because it doesn't fit into the cup holder in my car.
1741764
i think everything that means contact the painted zone (maybe fingers or nails or anything) would work, cause it does have a horrible taste and cannot be removed easily.