Question about a Zojirushi

[CDS]

I just received my Zoji CV-DSC40. My question is, is it safer to fill the pot up to the max line each time or can you fill only half way without worry of degrading the interior coating during reboil functions. Also, is there a way to cut off the boil function every time the unit starts up?
Thanks,
Chris

I am hoping that the plastic taste/smell will go away after several pots....?.?

[geeber1]

I don't think there should be any plastic taste, because it's coated with a teflon-like material.

The only way I know to not boil right away is to set the timer. Is there a reason you don't want to boil the water?

[RachelC]

I always fill mine to the max level and I have never had an issue of any plastic smell. I am not sure why you are, it is a coated metal in the inside. Not sure about the boil feature question.

[coloradopu]

i too fill mine to the level line but in need of a faster boil with the 5L model i fill half way then fill again later

you could always unplug it but i think that might cause ware on something

go the the sight and check the owner manual for further info

its a good device and no i do not know of any plastic smell

if you have the one with the 180 view for water level then it might be psychological

we get alot of that around here

[Thirsty Daruma]

I'll chime in, in that I've never had any plastic aromas or tastes come out of my Zojirushi. Give it a few more fills and boils and see where it goes from there.

Also, I don't think there's any purpose to refilling the Zojirushi all the way to the max line, except for the aforementioned quick reboil. There's no real way to "save" the teflon - it'll last awhile.

[CDS]

Thanks everyone for posting! I am sure that the plastic taste will go after a few pots. I have already noticed some change as of this morning. Yes, I did follow the directions about dispensing water through the piping to "clean out" the taste.
I will say that coming from someone who has always used kettles and brewed gong-fu style, this is really something to get used to. I almost feel guilty for using this thing.
I purchased it for early mornings before work when I did not have time for a real tea session. In that respect I think it will work out perfectly.
I will say that it is a well made device!

[Rainy-Day]

I have Zutto, not sure if it works the same way, but I stop reboiling by pushing down on power connector to disconnect it and wait a second, then let it snap back up to connect & it goes into keep warm mode. (this only works after it reached the needed level of temp).

I did have plastic smell but it went away after some time, not sure how long but might have been 1 or 2-3 weeks of daily use.

[Sam.]

I think I'm going to convince my parents to buy me a Zojirushi for the holidays later this year. Commence list-making...