What is used to clean the carafe ? I have tried different type brush's and soap and they still look stained and nasty
1330937
Have no idea. I have the same problem and I think it is due to it being plastic. New models are glass, I think or a higher grade of plastic. Suggest you call the Ftron company direct
1330938
I use espresso machine cleaning powder called full circle by urnex with hot water disk 30 mins ... Good as new
1330939
I am using Dawn dishwashing liquid, a dishwashing cloth and a long handled spoon to rub the cloth around the inside of the carafe. Works.
427364
If you look nat the side of the bottle you will find a list of numbers from 1 at the bottom to 26 at the top. Each number represents the amount necessay to clean one coffe pot. You jst add the amount indicated on the side of the bottle to the pot and fill the pot 1/4 full with hot tap water. Use a spnge or brush for more difficult stains. Empty out cleaning solution and rinse. For really bad stains use 1 ounce of Squeak "N Clean to 1 cup of hot water. Allow to soak at least 5 min, the use sponge and brush as above. Hope that this helps.
2156349
The manufacturer did not recommend how to clean. I used a home made brush cleaner I use from online. If you'd like to know more about the one I use go to www.bubblebabez.com
1831974
It has done the same for us. Wish I had just returned it during the return window and bought something else. I contacted the company and they sent me a replacement carafe which did the same thing. I am waiting on a third that is currently back-ordered. Glad that it is free of charge but if it never fixes the problem what the heck! If you can still return it I would.. Otherwise contact the company and you might have better luck.
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Coffee stains wipe right off with water. If you get a dried on food spot, just put some water on it to soften it, and wipe it away. I only use dish soap and water to clean my counters. No special cleaner, although they do sell something. I did my kitchen a year ago and it still looks great. I think the other product looks like speckled formica, not granite, so this is the perfect choice for the granite look. Friends who see it can't believe I only spent $75 to totally transform my kitchen. I did a bath too, and it is perfect. Good Luck!
427363
If you look nat the side of the bottle you will find a list of numbers from 1 at the bottom to 26 at the top. Each number represents the amount necessay to clean one coffe pot. You jst add the amount indicated on the side of the bottle to the pot and fill the pot 1/4 full with hot tap water. Use a spnge or brush for more difficult stains. Empty out cleaning solution and rinse.For really bad stains use 1 ounce of Squeak "N Clean to 1 cup of hot water. Allow to soak at least 5 min, the use sponge and brush as above.Hope that this helps.
2164135
Good luck, tried the cleaning with vinegar & water MANY times. The machine still has issues & have complained to Krups. I have had other Krups coffee makers for many years & never been so irritated & disappointed in their product. They have offered for me to send it back, but that will take weeks for them to receive it, diagnose it & basically send me a new one(which is what I requested in the first place). My machine has a real problem. It can't figure out whether to beep or brew or not brew or beep & then brew maybe later. I am just going to trash it & never buy another KRUPS.
2202727
I use soapy water to clean daily and run a cup of vinegar threw the coffee maker once a month to decalcify. This also takes away any stains in carafe.
1058295
Soak inside with hot tap water, a scoop of dishwasher detergent and, for added benefit, throw in some baking soda. The black innards of my stainless carafe come out sparkling clean every time. It's a miracle! We have had our Cuisinart DTC-975BKN coffeemaker for about ten years and use it two to three times daily. We like it so much that we have ordered another one for backup.
796287
i grind coffee...don't need real clean between grinds....I'd suggest the brush that Amazon or a hardware store sells
1686850
Not trying to be facetious, but have you tried scrubbing it out with a bottle brush?? I have 3 of them and don't have this problem. I put them in the dishwasher and use the bottle brush. You may have a defective bottle???
665295
Very easy to clean. Hand-wash the carafe, wipe it out with a sponge, and sometimes use a bit of baking soda around the pour spout and rim. The basket area needs to be wiped with a wet paper towel occasionally. It is a good coffee maker and easy maintenance.
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As for cleaning; After I finish grinding the coffee beans, I use the little broom/brush (that comes attached to the side of the grinder) to get all the grinds out. That's it! I could use a damp paper towel to wipe it out if I were to grind other things, but I just do coffee. :)
536319
I just pour some baking soda into the carafe, fill with warm water, let it sit for a short time and then use a brush to clean it and the carafe shines like the day it was made.
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I have not noticed an off taste. I use mine daily with tea. Both tea & coffee stain so weekly I clean with about 1/8 cup of bleach & a drop of dish soap. Use a bottle brush to really clean carafe walls. It does a wonderful job making it once again spotless & clean smelling. Just flush out good with water. Hope this helps you & removes the off taste.
1836773
I've used soap and water with regular brushes and foam brushes and it cleaned both with no problem. Just make sure you clean it right away. Don't let it set.
808493
I'd stick to the top rack. Also, i find that my regularly used coffee cups still show stains after being cleaned in the dishwasher. I take a non-abrasive scrubber to them periodically to get rid of the brown film.