Mineral buildup and old coffee oils cause odor. Perform a cleaning cycle with white vinegar.
- Fill the reservoir with equal parts white vinegar and cold water to the 6-cup mark.
- Place an empty filter in the basket.
- Place the empty carafe on the warming plate.
- Start a full brew cycle. Halfway through, pause and let the vinegar solution sit in the system for 30 minutes.
- Resume and complete the cycle. Discard the vinegar water.
- Run 2-3 cycles with fresh cold water only to rinse.
Repeat monthly if you have hard water or use daily.