I've had this coffee maker for about a month. It puts out some kind of toxic smell, like burning plastic. Does anyone know what this is?
453520
This is my 3rd one and have never has that problem. Best bet, send it back.
453521
I've had this coffee maker for many months with no problems. If I were you, I wouldn't chance it, just return it or exchange if possible.
453522
I had the same problem. tried cleaning, and using it. The bad smell and taste never went away. So i sent it back. I agree smells like burning plastic.
453523
I have never had mine emit this smell, so I would recommend you check to make sure you took all the adhesive film off all the surfaces. If you have already done that, then I would send it back if you can.
453524
send it back because they are a defective company making inferior products that has been ripping off the public for way too long.
453525
Try cleaning with vinager, trying running it thru the brewing cycle. If that doesn't work, send it back. I didn't have that problem with mines.
707464
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
1446766
The coffee is hot but it smells plastic instead of coffee from this coffee maker, that's why I returned it to the store.It's made from plastic PP1, so it should be safe, but is not. It came from China....
151666
If your smelling plastic burning that's not a good sign. I never had that problem with mine. I would suggest sending back to manufacturer.
2153779
I also have this problem and I have two of these machines. It is horrible, I washed it and replaced the water and a few hours later the same smell and metallic taste, Im sick about it. I have been using this for my newborn for 2 months!! It is either the steel plate at the bottom or its the plastic, either way, its awful! I called the company and they said wash it out with vinegar, still doesn't work.
1335456
Sorry, seems like you got the lemon in otherwise great appliance. I have use it everyday and have not experienced this kind of problem. I set the timer at night and wake up to the aroma of coffee wafting through my apartment. The only noise it makes is the burr of the grinder. I suggest you return your unit as defective and request an exchange. Companies are usually very good about this since they don't want to lose customers due to bad publicity.
1914785
The coffee is hot but not too hot to sip after pouring a cup. Also, if the carafe leaks around the top, contact Cuisinart and they will replace it. At least they did for me.........
2117728
I have had my coffee maker about as long as you have. I did not experience any problems with my coffee maker. I think my coffee maker was a very good purchase.
1524418
Yes. I did experience the same issue with mine. Tried to return the machine but amazon did not allowed me to do so. I dont use the machine any more as the coffee always smells burned.
289007
I don't know. It happened shortly before the coffee maker went out completely. It always took quite a lot of cleaning cycles with vinegar and water for the light to go out before, but this time it just wouldn't go out. And we always cleaned it soon after the clean light showed up, so not sure why this unit acted as it did. I just read the other answers to your question, and we did follow the directions in the manual. We selected the clean cycle and pulled out the filter and still had issues.
1229142
Although I have had other problems with this coffee maker, I have never had that problem. The coffee is always very hot. There is no button to regulate the temperature of the coffee. You should call the manufacturer. They will send you a box to ship the device to repair. Be prepared to be without it for at least six weeks!
1873880
I bought it for a gift for some one and to be perfectly honest with I don't even like coffee. If I had to guess I would say you need to clean it out with some vinegar. However before I did that I would look on thier web site and see if they could give you some help or contact the company directly for some more anwers. I hope this helps you out...steve
1221461
It doesn't appear so. I looked when I checked the leaks, but it seems to be molded with the plastic around it. Maybe someone else knows something about replacing it that I don't. In all fairness, I've had this coffee maker for several years and it just now is rusting through.
1193748
Mine has been in constant use for quite some time now and I have had no residual plastic taste in my coffee. I am a serious coffee drinker and am particular about the flavor. I can assure you that I haven't experienced it with this particular pot.
1285399
Mine did the same thing. Turns out it was leaking coffee through the metal heating plate at the base of the tank. Tightening the screws on the metal plate did not solve the problem. Possibly I warped it by pouring cold water on it while it was hot? Not something I normally do but it may have happened once or twice.
1027104
inside it seems like all other coffee makers, the stainless is on the outside for looks. :( yes, wondering about bpa and all that stuff too. hope its banned soon.
662093
Mine is fairly new. When first used, I could small a plastic smell, and even after a few months still smell that; but it is not a burning odor. If you smell something burning, I suggest that you don't use it and return it for a replacement.