Jan 23rd, '09, 17:29
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I've only noticed a funky flavor to the water when it is time for me to descale. I do put filtered water in mine but then, I don't drink non-filtered water at my house as that does taste odd. Though now that I think about it, the unfiltered water tastes more noticeably off if it is room temp. I can only drink the non-filtered water at very cold temps as it tastes cleaner then. So maybe your water tastes funny normally but heating it up makes it noticeable?
Unit needs descaling
Comparison chart for various models:
ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71GcstcVBdS.pdf
Looks like all the models dechlorinate. From the document:
Reboil Mode:
Reboils the water to 212°F.
Dechlorinate Mode:
Reduces chlorine and musty odors
from tap water by extending the
boiling time.
If the unit is producing water that tastes different than when you started using it months ago, the problem is probably mineral deposit in the reservoir.
ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71GcstcVBdS.pdf
Looks like all the models dechlorinate. From the document:
Reboil Mode:
Reboils the water to 212°F.
Dechlorinate Mode:
Reduces chlorine and musty odors
from tap water by extending the
boiling time.
If the unit is producing water that tastes different than when you started using it months ago, the problem is probably mineral deposit in the reservoir.
Jan 25th, '09, 18:02
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Location: Portland, OR
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ABx
My understanding is that dechlorinate isn't a "mode" per se, but rather just an effect of the slow boil. It dechlorinates the water, but then it traps the steam in. So you end up dispensing some of the chlorine gas out with the water unless you a) let it out before dispensing, or b) use a Brita (this produces a lot better tea anyway).
