"Janet Wilder" > wrote
> On 7/9/2011 1:16 AM, wingmark wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> 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?
>>
>> Regards
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
> Try running a white vinegar and water solution through it.
>
> --
> Janet Wilder
> Way-the-heck-south Texas
> Spelling doesn't count. Cooking does.


Krups = Krap we have a broken one too that also makes espresso it it
worked.

If the vinegar does not work, I'd try bottled water just to see if it makes
a difference. If yes, buy a water filter. If no. buy a new one of a
different brand for $12.