makes my coffee taste like CRAP!!!!

All I can taste is plastic!  It's terrible!  I don't know if it is because of my super sensitives senses due to my cycle or what.

I've run two pots of coffee through it and just plain water.  Any suggestions?   I NEED MY COFFEE!!!!!!!!!!

Jeannie

Fill the tank to capacity with vinegar, run it through, then rinse it with three batches of water, filled to capacity.

You might want to get a small package of Starbucks Via (instant) for just such times - while you're waiting for it to clean.

Thanks, Bill.  I'll try that.  I'm ready to eat a handful of coffee grounds! 

Jeannie

You could make cowboy coffee on the stove. Few scoops of coffee in boiling water, let the grounds settle and pour carefully.

Ditto what Brew said about the vinegar.  Always do that when getting a new pot.  Also, if you do decide to make cowboy coffee, put an eggshell in with it, they help to bring the grounds to the bottom (or something to that effect.  My aunt always did this when we roughed it camping).

Ditto Ditto on the vinegar. Also ditto on the eggshell, Mel. My grandmother used to put eggshells in coffee all the time...even in her percolator.

Charlie

Well, Jeannie? Did it work?

Dilute the white vinegar( 1 /2 Cup---8 cups water)---If you use too much white vinegar--The coffee will be awful!!!---( Run the cycle three times with pure water--NO MORE VINEGAR)

zwibbs-Scott wrote on Nov 9^th, 2009 at 4:20pm:

Dilute the white vinegar( 1 /2 Cup---8 cups water)---If you use too much white vinegar--The coffee will be awful!!!---( Run the cycle three times with pure water--NO MORE VINEGAR)

Scott - We've been running full-strength vinegar through ours every few weeks for like 27 years. What does diluting it do if you rinse it three times afterward?

Brew wrote on Nov 9^th, 2009 at 4:17pm:

Well, Jeannie? Did it work?

I'll let you know in the morning.  For now, I dug out an old mini Mr. Coffee that Randy and I got back before we were married.  That thing is over 20 years old and it still worked!  It only makes four cups at a time though.  ( Only makes two in my giant mug. )

I ran what vinegar I had in the house through it.  I can still smell that plastic smell.   Next time I'll stick with Mr. Coffee instead of buying a maker that LOOKS nice!   

Jeannie

Bill---run 1/4 vinegar---3/4 water through the filter---Then run 3 full all-water 10 cups of water---and clean the whole pot----What are the expectations of the Brewers????---Our scene here is ridiculously awful!!!

zwibbs-Scott wrote on Nov 9^th, 2009 at 4:50pm:

Bill---run 1/4 vinegar---3/4 water through the filter---Then run 3 full all-water 10 cups of water---and clean the whole pot----What are the expectations of the Brewers????---Our scene here is ridiculously awful!!!

You didn't answer my question: What good does diluting it do if you're rinsing it three whole times?

I would contend that it does no good whatsoever. Full strength vinegar is going to dissolve more of what makes coffee taste bad, and three rinses takes the vinegar taste away quite nicely.

I'm not thinking about baseball yet. We'll see what they do with the cap money they free up over the next two months, then I'll start thinking about expectations.

My coffeemaker is retired.  I go to Dunkin Donuts every day for coffee...you know, only coffee.  :)

Langa

Langa wrote on Nov 9^th, 2009 at 5:14pm:

My coffeemaker is retired.  I go to Dunkin Donuts every day for coffee...you know, only coffee.  :) Langa

Right. As your "Account Inactive" avatar to the left would indicate... ;)

Langa wrote on Nov 9^th, 2009 at 5:14pm:

My coffeemaker is retired.  I go to Dunkin Donuts every day for coffee...you know, only coffee.  :) Langa

Yeah ..... Right ;)

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Charlie

Just buy a Bunn, best coffee maker ever. Had one problem with it leaking and bun replaced after having it 5 years. Makes 12 cups in 3 minutes

Jrcox wrote on Nov 9^th, 2009 at 9:07pm:

Just buy a Bunn, best coffee maker ever. Had one problem with it leaking and bun replaced after having it 5 years. Makes 12 cups in 3 minutes

Ditto, i heart my Bunn!  ::)

Me too with loving my Bunn - 10 years old and works as well as the day we got it.  Nothing like a cup of HOT coffee in 3 min.

Plus it has this really cool little spring thingie that you can clean out all the gunk that makes coffee taste bad :)

Cat

My coffee tastes better today! I didn't have a very good night last night so I really need it today.

Thanks!

Jeannie

Vinegar is for cleaning out mineral deposits.

The next new rig use baking soda, it takes out flavors and smells of the plastic.

Paul

I love my Bunn too!  It is over 10 years old and I thought the heater was going out, then John took it apart, cleaned everything and when he put it back together, it worked like a charm. :)

Glad your coffee is better today, Jeannie

Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't Bunn coffee makers all heat the pot from the bottom? I'm much more fond of brewing into a thermal carafe so the coffee isn't heated after it's brewed.

Maybe that's just me.

I bought mine cause it was pretty!  Yep... I'm a loser!

Jeannie

ETA: What kind of coffee maker do you and Pat have, Bill?

I really thought that they all had hot plates on the bottom.  Maybe I should read the features instead of relying on a coffee makers good looks!  LOL!

We have a Cuisinart, 12-cup thermal carafe. All stainless carafe, so no glass to break. Uses the Melita cone-shaped filters (#4). Makes great coffee, and the last cup is just about as hot as the first, and tastes just as fresh.

Brew wrote on Nov 10^th, 2009 at 10:35am:

Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't Bunn coffee makers all heat the pot from the bottom? I'm much more fond of brewing into a thermal carafe so the coffee isn't heated after it's brewed. Maybe that's just me.

Bunn's do have the heater at the bottom too.  The heater that I thought was going out was the water reservoir heater.  When you put in the cold water, it forces out the hot water and that is how you get hot coffee in 3 minutes.  The cold water then heats up in the reservoir.  A pot of coffee doesn't last longer than an hour at my house. :)

Brew wrote on Nov 10^th, 2009 at 10:35am:

Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't Bunn coffee makers all heat the pot from the bottom? I'm much more fond of brewing into a thermal carafe so the coffee isn't heated after it's brewed. Maybe that's just me.

actually Bunns store 12 cups of hot water in a reserve tank. to make coffee you just add what you want for that pot and it uses the hot in reserve and replaces with the cold you just added. That is why it is so quick. it does have a hot plate but that is just to keep it hot.

I love my Bunn.

     Potter

For those of you who like your coffee to continue to be cooked after it is made, by all means, fire up your bunns.

As for me, once the heated water is released to come in contact with the coffee grounds, that's the last heat I want to see applied to it. I'll keep mine hot in a thermos, thank you very much.

Brew wrote on Nov 10^th, 2009 at 10:54am:

We have a Cuisinart, 12-cup thermal carafe. All stainless carafe, so no glass to break. Uses the Melita cone-shaped filters (#4). Makes great coffee, and the last cup is just about as hot as the first, and tastes just as fresh.

We use a 12-cup Cuisinart too.  I just turn the hot plate temp down as low as it can go.  Once it's done brewing I immediatedly dump what doesn't go into my cup in to a thermal carafe.

I bought the same machine for two of my kids.  I swear by them.

-Dennis-

WellI bought Paul a coffee maker last Christmas that is absolutely the mutt's nuts! It makes gorgeous coffee almost instantly one cup at a time... I just can't remember what the bloody thing was called *slaps head in shame*

Keurig Platinum - just looked it up!

Brew wrote on Nov 10^th, 2009 at 2:14pm:

For those of you who like your coffee to continue to be cooked after it is made, by all means, fire up your bunns. As for me, once the heated water is released to come in contact with the coffee grounds, that's the last heat I want to see applied to it. I'll keep mine hot in a thermos, thank you very much.

    There's this crazy flippy sortof thing on the side of the Bunn.  If ya push it it kinda goes flip and a leetle light comes on.  If ya push it back the light goes out.  If ya leave it  with the light off I am assuming the hotplate stays cold. I've never experimented with it though. One pot =two cups around here.  Does this help ya Brew?

        Potter

wrote on Nov 10^th, 2009 at 3:13pm:

WellI bought Paul a coffee maker last Christmas that is absolutely the mutt's nuts! It makes gorgeous coffee almost instantly one cup at a time... I just can't remember what the bloody thing was called *slaps head in shame*

Got the same thing...it don't have a name...

   rounded tablespoon ground coffee in large cup

   fill with cold water

   microwave on high til boil

   let stand 30 secs

   micro 30 more seconds (settles the grounds      
   doncha know)

   enjoy!

Jon ( A REAL slaphead)

jon019 wrote on Nov 10^th, 2009 at 3:23pm:

wrote on Nov 10th, 2009 at 3:13pm: WellI bought Paul a coffee maker last Christmas that is absolutely the mutt's nuts! It makes gorgeous coffee almost instantly one cup at a time... I just can't remember what the bloody thing was called *slaps head in shame* Got the same thing...it don't have a name...    rounded tablespoon ground coffee in large cup    fill with cold water    microwave on high til boil    let stand 30 secs    micro 30 more seconds (settles the grounds          doncha know)    enjoy! Jon ( A REAL slaphead)

      That's funny.

          Potter

Potter wrote on Nov 10^th, 2009 at 3:14pm:

Brew wrote on Nov 10th, 2009 at 2:14pm: For those of you who like your coffee to continue to be cooked after it is made, by all means, fire up your bunns. As for me, once the heated water is released to come in contact with the coffee grounds, that's the last heat I want to see applied to it. I'll keep mine hot in a thermos, thank you very much.     There's this crazy flippy sortof thing on the side of the Bunn.  If ya push it it kinda goes flip and a leetle light comes on.  If ya push it back the light goes out.  If ya leave it  with the light off I am assuming the hotplate stays cold. I've never experimented with it though. One pot =two cups around here.  Does this help ya Brew?         Potter

Not that I was needing any help....I'll just be keeping my Cuisinart, and you'll be keeping your Bunn, and Jeannie will be eliminating the plastic taste from her coffee maker.

Brew wrote on Nov 10^th, 2009 at 4:38pm:

Potter wrote on Nov 10th, 2009 at 3:14pm: Brew wrote on Nov 10th, 2009 at 2:14pm: For those of you who like your coffee to continue to be cooked after it is made, by all means, fire up your bunns. As for me, once the heated water is released to come in contact with the coffee grounds, that's the last heat I want to see applied to it. I'll keep mine hot in a thermos, thank you very much.     There's this crazy flippy sortof thing on the side of the Bunn.  If ya push it it kinda goes flip and a leetle light comes on.  If ya push it back the light goes out.  If ya leave it  with the light off I am assuming the hotplate stays cold. I've never experimented with it though. One pot =two cups around here.  Does this help ya Brew?         Potter Not that I was needing any help....I'll just be keeping my Cuisinart, and you'll be keeping your Bunn, and Jeannie will be eliminating the plastic taste from her coffee maker.

  From her cheap.... BUT PRETTY  coffee maker ;)

Whenever the world has better coffee, we're all enriched. Therefore, never send to know for whom the Bunn toils; it toils for thee.

Brew, do you have a coffee grinder?  If so, I'll have my coffee snob hubby send you some of his fresh roasted (he roasts his own) and then I'll ask Santa to put a french press on your Christmas list.

The freshest coffee in the world is what we drink every weekend.  Clark roasts it Friday evening, allowing the oils to settle over night, then grinds it and boils the kettle then adds the boiling water to the fresh roasted fresh ground beans and runs it through the french press.

Now that's spoiled.

The rest of the time we use the Bunn.  The hot water reservoir is what keeps the coffee hot - the hot plate never comes into play in our house.

Cat

In the industry of coffee houses, Bunn has a reputation for being one of the best coffee makers there are.  What people do to the coffee after they make it is what separates a decent coffee house from a great coffee house.  It's really sad to see a place that keeps their brew heated instead of properly insulated, and even air pots can destroy flavor (which is why you see many more gravity-fed systems now).  Brewing coffee isn't an art (selecting and roasting the beans is!).  Brewing coffee is a science with predictable results, and predictable consequences for not following proper procedures.

I'd be happy to have a Bunn, but I'm partial to espresso, so I have the Jura S9 Impresssa.  One button goodness.

Coffee commonsewer here.

I never keep the heat on but use the microwave when I want it hot. It doesn't get "old" that way.

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catlind wrote on Nov 10^th, 2009 at 5:48pm:

Brew, do you have a coffee grinder?  If so, I'll have my coffee snob hubby send you some of his fresh roasted (he roasts his own) and then I'll ask Santa to put a french press on your Christmas list.

Yes we have a coffee grinder and save the French Press wish for someone else.  We've had several over the years and have disliked them all.

Ok, X the french press, and I'll have to see if FedEx can overnight some fresh roast for ya - any preference? Columbian, Australian, South African?  A blend even? :)

Cat

Quote:

Makes great coffee, and the last cup is just about as hot as the first, and tastes just as fresh.

I can vouch for that.   ;)

I use vinegar too, but I was just thinking..

for those that hate the smell in the kitchen from the vinegar, I wonder if using baking soda through the pot work work as well. 

Brew wrote on Nov 10^th, 2009 at 4:50pm:

Whenever the world has better coffee, we're all enriched. Therefore, never send to know for whom the Bunn toils; it toils for thee.

Oh, come on now. That was damned funny, and nobody commented.

Or are there none amongst us that has studied John Donne?

Brew wrote on Nov 11^th, 2009 at 2:57pm:

Brew wrote on Nov 10th, 2009 at 4:50pm: Whenever the world has better coffee, we're all enriched. Therefore, never send to know for whom the Bunn toils; it toils for thee. Oh, come on now. That was damned funny, and nobody commented. Or are there none amongst us that has studied John Donne?

Absolutely Brew...I enjoyed it the whole evening...and I thought self evident...

"For God's sake hold your tongue, and let me love."     ;) JD

NOW we're talkin'!!!!

Brew wrote on Nov 11^th, 2009 at 2:57pm:

Oh, come on now. That was damned funny, and nobody commented. Or are there none amongst us that has studied John Donne?

I hear stuff like this all the time at home from my husband . . .

You must be just like him. ::)

Please---Buy a new coffee - maker, My God Almighty---Go to your nearest Walmart and get errrrrrrrrrrr gone ( right vietfivetours) or whatever you are calling youself this evening?!?!?!?!

I was considering the Caraf Style maker once I'm better situated financially.  That way, what I don't drink at home I can bring to work with me at the strength I like it to be.  But Dyl called earlier today to let me know that the Microwave went to hell, so that will be first on my list of must purchase items. 

It was 17 years old...it gave me plenty of good years of service. 

Just wondering when my TV that is 22 years old plans to give up the ghost.   :-/

zwibbs-Scott wrote on Nov 11^th, 2009 at 5:10pm:

Please---Buy a new coffee - maker, My God Almighty---Go to your nearest Walmart and get errrrrrrrrrrr gone ( right vietfivetours) or whatever you are calling youself this evening?!?!?!?!

  I could be Joeshittheragman for all you're concerned.

            Potter

Brew wrote on Nov 11^th, 2009 at 2:57pm:

Brew wrote on Nov 10th, 2009 at 4:50pm: Whenever the world has better coffee, we're all enriched. Therefore, never send to know for whom the Bunn toils; it toils for thee. Oh, come on now. That was damned funny, and nobody commented. Or are there none amongst us that has studied John Donne?

I was  impressed.

      Potter

Hello, my name is Barry, and am new to this coffee maker problem.
We have a 7 year old Proctor Sylex and not even a timer on it. Not a day's problem with it except just one.
After two cups I end up at work? How does that happen? LOL ;D

Potter wrote on Nov 11^th, 2009 at 6:48pm:

Brew wrote on Nov 11th, 2009 at 2:57pm: Brew wrote on Nov 10th, 2009 at 4:50pm: Whenever the world has better coffee, we're all enriched. Therefore, never send to know for whom the Bunn toils; it toils for thee. Oh, come on now. That was damned funny, and nobody commented. Or are there none amongst us that has studied John Donne? I was  impressed.       Potter

I laughed
Jrcox

barry_sword wrote on Nov 11^th, 2009 at 7:01pm:

Hello, my name is Barry, and am new to this coffee maker problem. We have a 7 year old Proctor Sylex and not even a timer on it. Not a day's problem with it except just one. After two cups I end up at work? How does that happen? LOL ;D

   Yer a slow learner.  Just have one.

                  Potter

Potter wrote on Nov 11^th, 2009 at 7:06pm:

Yer a slow learner.  Just have one.                   Potter

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