How do I stop my coffee maker from making coffee that tastes like plastic?

I just bought a 4-cup coffee maker to replace my broken Krups. The directions mentioned that, before making the first cup of coffee, I should run water through the system first. I did this, but even after a month of using the coffee maker every day, the coffee tastes like plastic. I’ve been using the same filters, water, and coffee as I did in my old machine, so it has to be the new coffee maker. How do I get the plastic taste out of my coffee?

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17 Responses to How do I stop my coffee maker from making coffee that tastes like plastic?

  1. Amityville says:

    Return it for a new one.

  2. Jamie says:

    sounds like a new coffeemaker. try cleaning it with vinegar and actually make a couple of batches of coffe after to clean that new plastic taste out.

  3. akathepurplecow says:

    GET A NEW COFFEE MAKER
    eating bits of plastic and the gases from it on a daily basis is not a good idea, to say the least
    it’s made from bad material
    chuck it

    (oh please don’t run bleach through it like someone said)

  4. deedeetres says:

    run a mix of water and vinegar through it….
    use equal parts of vinegar and H20, I always use a little
    more vinegar…because it creates a very clean taste
    and the coffee tastes FRESH after that flush….good luck

  5. askbabbs says:

    Was the coffee maker made in China????????
    Seriously, I would take it back and buy another brand.

  6. a1cwilliamson says:

    I would call the manufacturer and ask what the trick is. You could also run bleach water through it followed by clean hot water a few times.

  7. Uh-May-Zing says:

    Try running a vinegar/water mix through it. (half pot of vinegar/half pot of water) That should take care of it.

  8. murrayc says:

    clean it with some white vinegar and water (brew a pot using this mixture)

  9. Jason F says:

    try cleaning the coffee pot with a little vinegar and water. fill the pot with water add about 1/2 cup of vinegar and then run it through like making a pot of coffee. make sure to run just water through a couple times after this.

  10. rich2481 says:

    fill it up with straight white vinegar and run that through it a couple times, then fresh water twice,

  11. andrea z says:

    Try running vinager through it then run water through it about 3 times. It may also be your pot. Try a few lemon wedges, salt and a few ice cubes, swish around about a min. and rinse.

  12. mandykat says:

    My dad had the same problem when he bought this expensive 50 dollars or more coffee maker.I forgot the brand but his was red. I don’t know if the plastic taste ever wore off or not. I would return it.

  13. mtchndjnmtch2000 says:

    try 2 pts vineger and two pts water and clean the pot

  14. jfl says:

    1. Contact the manufacturer. It might have been recalled. In that case they should off to replace it at no charge.

    2. Try running a coffee pot cleaner thru it. You can also use diluted vinegar.

    3. Return it to the store for exchange or refund.

    Plastic coffee is the worst!!!

  15. Apparao V says:

    Stainless steel co fee makers are available .

  16. Birdlady says:

    I found this method in “Everyday Cooking” magazine. Here’s everything it said with some abbreviations: “A monthly cleaning will help ensure a great tasting cup of coffee. Once a month fill the water reservoir with a mixture that’s half distilled white vinegar, half water. Turn on the coffeemaker. Let several cups run through, then turn it off, & let sit for an hour. Start the machine again to complete the cycle, discarding the vinegar mixture afterward. Run plain water through the coffeemaker a few times until the vinegar odor disappears. To clean the carafe & filter basket, place in the top rack of the dishwasher.”

  17. colklink88 says:

    I just asked the same question. Dang, we must have bought the same brand. I’m going to try the vinegar. I can’t believe they treat a new beverage maker with chemicals that won’t wash out. UGH!!!!

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