Fellow
Taste Contamination from Components or Water
Coffee tastes like plastic, rubber, or chemicals when brewed with a Fellow electric brewer.
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Possible Causes
New silicone gaskets leaching odor, Residual detergent or descaler, Poor water quality
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Ensure all cleaning agents are food-safe.
- Deep clean: Wash removable parts (brew chamber, lid, carafe) with mild dish soap and rinse thoroughly.
- Flush cycles: Run 2–3 full cycles with plain water and discard the water.
- Change water source: Use filtered or bottled water to rule out tap water issues.
- If taste persists: Inspect silicone gaskets and plastic parts for degradation; replace any that appear sticky, discolored, or cracked.
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Repair Difficulty
Easy
2/5
Required Part
Silicone Gaskets / Brew Chamber Components
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