Quick answer. Run vinegar solution through a brew cycle, then two water-only cycles. The tank hides scale and old oils.
Bitter coffee is often a dirty machine, not bad beans.
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What you need
- White vinegar
- Fresh water
In this guide
1. Mix equal vinegar and water in the tank
Start a brew and pause halfway for 20 minutes if you can.
2. Finish the cycle and discard
Do not drink it.
3. Run two full tanks of plain water
Smell should be clean, not pickled.
4. Wash the carafe and basket
Oil on plastic makes every pot taste stale.
If it still fails
- Descaling tablets work if the manual prefers them to vinegar.
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Common questions
How often?
Monthly, or every two weeks on hard water.
