Black n Decher stainless steel, perminent filter, I have tried water, bleach, vinegar, water over and over then ran hot sriing water and such for days then just water about 10 times. The pot is immaculate (baking soda and viinegar) No matter what I do the whole thing smells like bad water or something ANY OTHER CLEANERS? ANY EXPERIENCE WITH THIS ? It is 2 years old and has hardlt been used. Thanks
2007-01-09 00:44:37 · 10 answers · asked by sweet pea 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Maybe it's the filter or filter basket. Soak them in bleach a few hours and try again. Mine did that after being in storage, and that's how I fixed the problem
2007-01-09 00:53:04 · answer #1 · answered by badpennyweb 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
White vinegar run through it several times followed by clear water several times, but you've done that. I guess you've looked under the coffee maker or around it so see if there is another problem lurking. Try using bottled water. I can't see how it can still be smelling after you've gone through all the cleaning. You could call Black and Decker or go on their web site. This is crazy.
2007-01-09 09:22:56 · answer #2 · answered by Darby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sweet Pea, a black and decker coffee pot is not cheap, I would write to them and explain the problem, send a photo so they can see which model and the shape it is in. Maybe they have had other complaints with a certain model, such as yours not holding a good seal or something. It is worth a try before you invest in another coffee pot....buy a Bunn you will be spoiled for life!
2007-01-09 10:06:13 · answer #3 · answered by Joyce D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep, many valid answers here, and many valid efforts on your part.
With no offense at all, I suggest that at 2 years old, no matter the current, or growing issues, the appliance doesn't owe you anything, nor you - it.
Given the large variety of "makers" available and the price ranges, I suggest buy another. Anything 2 years old, especially that appliance, will naturally have issues.
Steven Wolf
(The Rev.)
2007-01-09 09:11:57 · answer #4 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
slice a lemon and put it in the filter. fill w water and run as usual. you also may need a water filter system.You can pick one up at the drug store. If it is hardly used, you may try storing it open for air circulation. Hope these ideas are of some help.
2007-01-09 08:50:07 · answer #5 · answered by Tammy G 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds as though there is mold SOMEWHERE in the workings of the coffee maker. Some mold spores can be very difficult to kill (they're tough by their very nature). If you have done all of what you describe and it still smells, it is time to get another machine, as the one you have must have mold in it someplace that you're simply unable to get to.
2007-01-09 08:53:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try running distilled water through it with your next pot of coffee, to see if maybe the problem is your tapwater.
2007-01-09 08:48:09 · answer #7 · answered by I hate friggin' crybabies 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually vinegar would've been my answer. IDepending on how long you've had it, I'd get another one.
2007-01-09 08:48:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think the problem is in your head.
2007-01-09 08:47:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Buy a new one, silly!
2007-01-09 08:47:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋