Is there one available without plastic reservoir? Hate to risk hot plastic smell -- used to get that with coffee makers and returned them all.
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At this time we only carry a model with a plastic reservoir. The reservoir is BPA free.
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I'm not a 100% certain what your issue is. Are you saying that your device is broken after having run a cycle in vinegar? If so, vinegar is not that acidic and it shouldn't damage the product, so trash it, it's probably defective. No reason to risk a fire. That's a bummer if your machine is busted. I have had mine for a couple months now, and I have never detected a plastic taste. If the taste is the only thing wrong with it, try using a different kind of coffee, or tea. I usually use a breakfast blend from starbucks, or loose leaf earl grey. I have noticed that cheap/generic coffee can make a burnt plastic/popcorn taste when using a hot drip coffee maker. You get all sorts of weird tastes out of generic brand coffee. Hopefully the machine isn't broken, but if it is, upgrade to a better one. This unit makes me uncomfortable due to it's lack of an automatic shut off feature. My OCD (not really) forces me to unplug the thing after every use to make sure that it's turned off, otherwise, I worry that I may have forgotten to turn off the heater element. Turned around a couple times on my way to work because of second guessing myself :-(
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Heat + plastic = slight scent of plastic. This coffeemaker gets the water hotter than others - one of the few that actually heats to proper brewing temp - so it might be slightly worse, but all plastic coffeemakers (and anything plastic you heat in) will give off a bit of a scent.Maybe you should switch to a ceramic pour-over or glass French press - you'd avoid any contact with plastic if you're sensitive to it.
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It's easy to avoid the plastic touching the coffee. The above scenario depends on the amount of water and or size of contanier being used for the process. Do a simple test! Measure your desired amount of water, add the water to your vessel. Then place the dripper on top of the container. If the bottom of the dripper is wet; adjust the volume of the water lower or increase the size of your container. Btw, its a great product! I've been using mine for over two years.
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I have a very sensitive nose for plastic smells but you will have NO plastic smell whatsoever if you do this right. It is quite simple really. First, clean the detached parts it before you use it with lots of hand detergent, rinse thoroughly. With NO coffee inside fill up the coffee maker and turn the spout into the water reservoir itself (this will warm the water inside). Let it do that for a while and you will hear the water coming up very fast due to vapor build up. Stop and then turn the spout it back to the brewer basket. This should clean any plastic volatile left over from manufacturing. I have a very sensitive nose for plastic smells but you will have NO plastic smell whatsoever if you do this right. It is quite simple really. First, clean the detached parts it before you use it with lots of hand detergent, rinse thoroughly. With NO coffee inside fill up the coffee maker and turn the spout into the water reservoir itself (this will warm the water inside). Let it do that for a while and you will hear the water coming up very fast due to vapor build up. Stop and then turn the spout it back to the brewer basket. This should clean any plastic volatile left over from... » Read More I have a very sensitive nose for plastic smells but you will have NO plastic smell whatsoever if you do this right. It is quite simple really. First, clean the detached parts it before you use it with lots of hand detergent, rinse thoroughly. With NO coffee inside fill up the coffee maker and turn the spout into the water reservoir itself (this will warm the water inside). Let it do that for a while and you will hear the water coming up very fast due to vapor build up. Stop and then turn the spout it back to the brewer basket. This should clean any plastic volatile left over from manufacturing. « Show Less
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not needed, and even if you insist on a warm cup, you can fill one with hot water from the dispenser, let it sit for a minute or so and use it for a coffee.
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I've had the unit for a while now--the plastic smell has gone away with use. We run it pretty much all the time--in the meantime, we would put the water through a Brita system to get rid of the smell/plastic taste. The reason why the glass bottle doesn't work is for some reason, I think the reservoir is what's also contributing to the smell. I tried the same thing and it still smelled and tasted like plastic...give it a few weeks of running it.
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Hopefully your search has been resolved. If it hasn't, I found myself in the same place. Great coffee requires 190-200 degrees. Run this through plastic, NOT appealing, & you compromise your health. I bought the Bonavita & Bunn Phase Brew (not the other models). Both bring a whole new dimension and taste experience. No going back to acid and plastic. Something to jump out of bed for! Stick to recommended coffee measure for fabulous coffee-without the harmful plastics.
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You could take off the plastic spout and filter easily from the Aroma kettle. The only other plastic part in contact with water is the small washer that communicates with the water-level chamber. It's really small and there is no plasticky smell to the water so I haven't tried taking it off...
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I'm not sure what you mean by external. In the back of the machine there is a clear, plastic, reservoir. You may not be able to see this in the picture. That is the water source. You won't be disappointed. I have gifted 3 of these and all 3 recipients said they will never use anything other coffee/espresso machine. Ever!
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I bought a metal cup that made it easier to steam milk. I also bought a metal tamper b/c the plastic one didn't do as good a job. Otherwise, just coffee. It works well. I got rid of my Keurig and am very happy with this appliance.
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No. It stinks of plastic. This model stinks more than the cheaper Mr. Coffee models, which is surprising. I sent it back.
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I got this specifically because it's designed to drink right out of the Thermos instead of using a cup. There are other similar models that have a cup though, so you should be able to find one you like :)
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I can't answer those questions - If I were you, I would direct those questions to the makers of Mr. Coffee via their website. My guess would be that the plastic is NOT BPA free but I could be WRONG!!
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Of course there is plastic in the lid. Truthfully, if you are looking for a way to heat water without any contact with plastic whatsoever, your best bet is an open pot on the stove. Even stovetop kettles have plastic spout caps, or worse, soldering. Petrochemicals are inevitable. Just bless and eat.
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Do not use boiling hot water. I ignored the instructions and figured I could get away with it, but it melted the cap on the reservoir and leaked heavily afterwards requiring a new reservoir.
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if you make the coffee the night before and profram it for morning then yes it sits in the reservoir which probably is a heavy type plastic but it is really good cofee and i love this coffee maker- it will tell you when it need to be cleaned also but running vinegar and water thru once in awhile will clean it more often- i am very pleased with is-