"Here's the trick! Follow the directions as far as how much to fill the reservoir with vinegar/water and hit the CLEAN button. Let it go through the cycle. When it finishes, the screen will either say CLEAN or FLUSH. If it says CLEAN, run the clean cycle again with vinegar and water. If it says FLUSH, DO NOT REMOVE THE RESERVOIR OR TURN OFF MACHINE! Fill the reservoir with water from a cup or other container. Then hit the CLEAN button again. It took me forever to figure it out and everytime I took the water tank off it would default back like I hadn't run the clean cycle. My directions didn't say any of this about flushing it and it took a while to figure it out. Hope this helps!" - I found this on an Amazon review site. Don't remove the reservoir during the clean cycle. Pour from another cup.
I’ve had my machine for 2 1/2 years now, and I’ve followed these directions whenever the light comes on (every 3-4 months I guess). I’ve never had a problem with my machine, it always brews a great cup. Thanks Ninja.
Worked like a charm. Mine is two years old. Used a quality descaler. Doubled the consecration. Ran a half pot then let soak for an hour. Ran the last of the solution out. Then rinsed. Clean light is off.
Thanks Logic!!!!! I’ve had this machine for 4 years and finally cleaning it. I’ve never seen the light on. I always fill it with Brita water. Best machine in the kitchen. Everything these days break and never last but this thing gets used every day. Thumbs up ninja
Cleaning light frustration! I got this as a Christmas gift and I've run multiple vinegar cycles as directed & done the 4 hour vinegar cycle. The light will not go off! GRRRRR! I tried to call customer service, was on hold for 5 min then got hung up on!! ARGH! NOT IMPRESSED, NINJA! My Nespresso is superior & the customer service team rocks - maybe you should check out your competition for tips!
My coffee bar is almost 10 years old. I usually clean it shortly after the light comes on, but have went over 6 months with it on and it still brews fine.
had this model for years literally the only thing ive ever had to was clean t thanks ninja for making a great coffee maker 10/10 definently reccomend it whenever someone tells me thry are lookong for a new one
I'm following these instructions, as well as the instructions from the manual using white vinegar. I've done 2 clean cycles, followed by proper flushes, and an enhanced clean cycle and the light will STILL not go off. what can I do?
follow directions in the manual after the clean light came on. I did the advance clean but the clean light will not go out. I used the vinegar and water mixture to clean our Ninja bar.
Look, I'm not sure what all these people complaining have been doing, but I did exactly what the video said, I stuck around for a while until it finished, the display said to flush it, so I poured out the cleaning solution and filled it full of water again, and then I let it flush itself out. As soon as it finished, the clean light went out and it was ready to be used again. Granted, I only ever used filtered water in the machine, but that's what you should do anyway. Not sure why all the complaints about it not working.
When the first clean cycle is through. Clean out pot and put fresh water in the holder. Press CLEAN again, and the display will say flush. Once that’s done the light should be out, if not, repeat again.
I have been using my coffee bar since Christmas and recently the cleaning light comes on after just 2 brews... I use the vinegar/water mix as suggested... Before this i would only have to clean every 3-4 weeks... I will try the solution MaDMinEr52 suggested, fingers crossed... ***UPDATE*** Tried this out yesterday and it seems to have made my problem worse... This morning made my normal classic brew and leaning light came on half way through brewing... If there is a technical issue with these machines, which there seems to be, instead of telling people to phone support either let EVERYONE know how to fix it or recall product, because if it is a technical issue it could be potentially dangerous...
Ninja Coffee Bar thank you Lorena. You have a better one. Btw this tutorial totally worked. I also wanna recommend people use the froth pump that comes with this machine! It’s awesome!
Descaled using this method and the light went off on the 1st past. I’m not sure how long the light was on. Lol. But this is the first time I’ve cleaned this machine since I purchased it 2 years ago. We use it daily with RO water hooked up to a water softener. 👍🏽👍🏽
I have two max fill lines, one for the craft and then one in between half craft and full craft that says clean cycle. your video doesn't show that line. do I do different volumes?
Thanks a lot for making the video.. my machine cleans for 2 seconds then beeps and shows the flush sign. Once I flush and brew some coffee, the clean light comes back on right away. I'm not sure what to do here.
I really like my ninja but did have problem with cleaning light coming on after a few days or not going off at all. I think I figured out the problem. When the coffee basket is over filled grounds back up onto the under surface of the top and can fill the steam/ vent holes also. I wiped off the drip surface until clean and uses q-tips to clean out all the vents . 6 on my ninja. The light went off. Only 4 days so far. It fingers crossed. If I'm right it happens from using too much coffee. Don't use more than the suggested amounts. Good luck.
we did many times this and the light still on. we did the extended version of cleaning that took 4 hours and the light is still on. what could we do more? its been 5 days now and I would like to drink a coffee.
There's a slight build up of what looks to be green algea at bottom of plastic reservoir .The little round piece connected to the spring loaded delio It's like a little plastic dome where water gets trapped somehow...How do I get rid of that? I've already done a few cleaning cycles. Thanks
Mine you have to hit the brew button after clean, but sometimes I have to unplug replug for it to show up so clean brew, wait... then it says flush and this so where I mess up endlessly
I’ve followed the instructions in the manual and have done both types of clean cycles everyday for the past two weeks. The light will not go off and it has never prompted to “flush”! Found some tips online that said try unplugging the machine for awhile...that didn’t work either. I’ve only had this for one month and I doubt I will be using it much longer. It was a complete waste of money.
For the last three years Every time that light comes on I’d type in to Google , “ ninja cleaning video “ and I watch this video , I’d never remember how to do it , I even wrote the instructions down on a post it annnnd stuck it inside a cupboard door , this is a real thing . The other day during my chores I noticed some writing in the back of the coffee maker ha ha ha guess what it says ? Yup , it’s the instructions on how to clean my kick ass ninja maker ha ha ha it’s a struggle sometimes , thanks Logic , for always being there for me , but I got it from here … ha ha ha stay up ninja , annnnnd thanks for the coffee every morning
When he says "simply press clean" I simply press clean and the classic brew lights up along with the blinking CLEAN button. I thought the CLEAN button is to light up alone😮. Does yalls machine do the same?
I have done this over and over spent over 4 hours cleaning my machine and the light is still on - a machine costing this much money should not be so hard to clean - can not figure out how to clean this and get the light to go off - I have run the clean and then the flush and the clean light comes back on so ran both again still on ran again still on - this is ridiculous and time consuming -
It seems that, like myself, many people who have purchased this expensive codfree maker are some what annoyed at the fact thaf the clean light will not turn off even after several regular and deep clean cycles. I suggest Ninga consider doing a recall of their product ASAP as a car manufacturer would do and have a rapid solution to this annoyance worked out.
Hi I just received a Ninja as a gift and wanted to know, when descaling it, should I use filtered spring water for the best descale? Or regular tap water?
Mine worked great....for about 4 months. I ran the clean cycle about monthly. Now it won't brew more than a quarter cup. Total disappointment, especially after I've been boasting this product which lead to 3 friends buying it, one is now starting to have the same problem. I'd take my money back in a heartbeat right now. This time consuming nonsense doesn't fit my schedule in the morning, I've been using my french press which at least is consistent and dependable. Unless Ninja has a solution, please spare me the heartfelt apology...SOLUTION PLEASE?!?!!
I ignore the CLEAN light button. It has no effect on the operation of the machine. The NCB sensors appear to be overly sensitive. After cleaning with both the white vinegar solution or coffee maker descaling solution, my NCB's CLEAN light comes back on after 1 or 2 weeks. Sometimes just days after. On average, I may brew 2 cups a day and only use purified, bottled water. I'll clean and descale as I feel is needed. Other coffee makers aren't required to be descaled that often, maybe every 3-6 months depending on the water, so there is no reason to expect that the NCB needs to be descaled every time the CLEAN light comes on. Just use common sense and clean and descale every few months or if the taste is not good. If the CLEAN light bothers you, then, put a piece of black tape over it so you won't see it. LOL
Anyone else have trouble with this? My light is always on. Also when I run the clean cycle it’s not as simple as this video. I have to push the button multiple times to get it to start. Sometimes a countdown timer comes on. Then after this the “flush” prompt comes on and the clean light is still on. Love this coffee maker but I don’t know if I’d recommend it due to this.
I have had mine for a month and the clean light has all ready come on. Ran 4 clean cycles and light won't come off. Also my clock display is missing parts of the numbers .So far not a very good coffee maker.
so I've used both descaling solution and the vinegar version and rinsed and rinsed, but the clean light won't go off. this is getting expensive and annoying. help?
I have a brand new pot and the clean light comes on but after 2 mins it stops running yet the timer keeps ticking. An hour later the reservoir is still full and the light remains on
Did everything in this video correctly and it beeps and stops after doing the cleaning cycle for 1 minute 10 seconds. Haven't had it more than 3 years and it's already messed up. Not too happy about this...
I am having the same issue as everyone else I have read about in doing research. I have followed the instructions with my manual and used white vinegar to do the cleaning process but the light continues to shine. I have run clear water thru it and even unplugged it hoping it would reset or something. I see your advice to everyone is to please call customer service. The problem with that is people work and your hours of service do not allow for a phone call when you are in front of your machine. Isn't there any advice you can give. I'm so frustrated I want to send it back.
I️ have to keep starting it to get it to make a full pot. Cleaned it and everything and still takes at least 6 times of starting it- and yes it is in full pot setting...so disappointed and just want my morning coffee- going back to Bunn
Question, I'm doing exactly what you said to do...and in a few minutes. I get a beeping sound. So I press the clean button again...what the heck?? should I continue to press the button until the vinegar and water has drained?? I will assume so...great vid by the way, :)
I think the beeping sound is the coffee maker telling you it is at the end of the cleaning cycle. I get the same beeping sound after I make coffee in the morning for work.
Mine is doing the same thing. It runs for like 2 minutes and then beeps at me without using up all the solution in the reservoir. Previously, it would take about the 8 minutes it says and would use all of the water.
Results: I followed the step given. However I had to use the solutions twice ( run vinegar and water 2x), for the beeping to stop or so that the coffee can run through. Just do what he suggested and be sure to run clear water as well...I did 3x just to make sure my coffee doesn't taste like vinegar...hope that helped ya'll! Have a good one
I did as you suggested using vinegar and water. After about 10 minutes it stopped. The vinegar mixture is not going through. Should I push clean again?
I have followed the directions here. Yes my Clean light is off after one cleaning. The annoying problem that I have now is, limescale still shows up into my filter basket. I have flushed out the coffee maker about 10 times now and still their is limescale drained in my filter basket. Need help!!!! Or should I toss out the whole thing and try another brand? I’ve only had this product for 7 months. What’s the problem??
These things are junk with a 1 year warranty. I chucked mine in the garbage and got a Technivorm. The second Ninja I bought would constantly spam "CLN" across the LED even after I cleaned and descaled the machine. The second machine also inconsistently made different levels of pots when on the same setting. When talking to their customer service, they told me I would have the pleasure of purchasing a replacement unit for above retail price. Gee, thanks Ninja! Never giving my business to Ninja again.
I always hear people say not to use hot water to make good coffee. Is there a scientific reason why? I don't use hot water to make my coffee, however, I do use water from the "hot" side of the tap. (I can usually fill my carafe before the water begins getting hot because of the cold water that is already in the water line.) The reason I use the water from the hot side is because it is coming from the water heater where most of minerals (like calcium carbonate) have been precipitated during the heating process. In other words, there is less calcium carbonate in the hot water line than from the cold. So, there is a lower amount of calcium carbonate in my coffee maker and fewer minerals in my coffee. Since I have been doing this, I haven't noticed that I have to clean my coffee makers and carafes with descaling solution or vinegar. Anyway, I would love to hear your thoughts.
I have heard that also but I heard this from a cousin of mine who is a chef. It's mainly because of the possibility of hot tap water having contaminants or piping chemicals that could make you ill, and hot tap water can get grimy and nasty when sitting in pipes without being run through constantly. Just like a refrigerator, cold water keeps things fresher and less likely to spoil. I would be more likely to drink cold, fresh water out of a lake than warm lake water which can make you sick.
Ninja Coffee Bar, I clean with vinegar and water solution and within two days max the clean light pops on. On average I use four bottles of vinegar in a week because the clean light keeps coming on. I see load of people are having this problem, is there anything other than feeding load of bottles of vinegar in my coffee maker?
There is no solution, you're lucky this is the only problem you are experiencing, it will get worse. Go buy a 20 dollar coffee pot, the Ninja is garbage.
Hi my ninja coffee bar “clean button” keeps on blinking/lighting color orange and there’s no water dripping. I dunno i just use it yesterday afternoon and after a good cup of coffee and i wanna make another one suddenly it’s not dripping water and the clean button keeps on blinking. What should i do?
I always use distilled water so i know there is no internal calcium buildup in mine. I did find a button holding key sequence a while back on the internet that instantly cleared/canceled the clean led without the full clean cycle, but can not remember or find it online now. If anyone knows please share. I'm sure Ninja will not disclose this.
Y'all I used milk in mine cause I thought it was a hot chocolate shortcut. Noooo. Not my coffee maker smells so bad. And I'm trying so hard to clean it. I hope this works
so I use bottled water, and the clean light still came on why? if this issue is going to happen when there is no calcium in the bottle water we use I want to take this coffee maker back for refund . why does this happen.
Joie Flores it is simply because they did not state in plain English in the instruction manual that the machine is waiting for two complete flush cycles to occur before the light turns out. Your coffee maker, at this point, is probably clean, however unless you rinse twice *without* removing the reservoir the light will never go off. They really need to update that manual and explain these peculiarities.
Take the reservoir off the coffee maker. With the reservoir off, press the clean button (do not touch any of the brew cycle buttons). In less than a minute your coffee maker will say flush. Press the clean button again and the clean cycle will stop and your clock will come back. Now you can put the reservoir back on and resume normal use.
I had this machine for almost a year, it never showed the clean light, I olny use distilled water, bit recently the machine just beeps and doesn't complete te brew cycle, I tried doing the cleaning process just in case with vinegar and water like the instructions said and after a few seconds it beeps and stops the cleaning process
have had my coffee bar less then a year, it stopped brewing the full amount, cuts off, then 5 beeps, followed the cleaning directions, same thing, stops then 5 beeps. HELP!
I bought mine new in mid- July. After about 10 brews of coffee, the clean light came on. I cleaned it, deep cleaned it, flushed, etc. I had the same issue with the clean light not going off after cleaning it. I called Customer Support & was told to ignore it & "just think of it as an 'on' light & that I should only have to clean it after every 100 cups or so." I've only brewed maybe 25 more cups since then & NOW the clock is 'gone' & I get a 'CLN' that flashes on every minute or so, even after cleaning & flushing it twice. Oh, and I have to hold the button for the 4 hr. deep clean cycle because the one hr. cycle no longer is optional on mine- it goes straight to 'brew' mode instead. Sadly, this coffee maker is an expensive piece of shit. I wished I would've never bought the damn thing.
My instructions say 24oz white vinegar and fill to the clean line, and not go over, with water. It also says it will pause for 30 minutes. Mine didn't it just ran through like coffee. Yes, I pushed the clean button. Who knows? I hope it still makes a fantastic cup after cleaning. These comments are scary...lol
Ninja Coffee Bar thanks for answer my question, I already fix it after I cleaned with the vinager I did the second step (Flush). and it work I'm very happy with this machine I really enjoy to use every day.
The coffee taste is good, but color things are the worst. The coffee mug has wide opening and if you want pour coffe into thermos it is spills from sides. Coffe mug does not have narrow opening. 2nd worst thing the clean light comes on every two weeks and starts the headache. You have to spend at least 4 hours to get cleaning done. Do not be happy, because after 2 weeks the clean light comes on again.
Just received a brand new Ninja Coffee Bar, and it WILL NOT WORK only brews maybe 2 oz on the full carafe setting. I called customer service, and she said "you have an air bubble". She tells me how to clear the air bubble. It still will not brew longer than 14 seconds. She then said I needed to clean the machine. (WHAT!?!?! IT IS BRAND NEW....RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX). She says she will email me directions on how to clean (I'm still waiting an hour later). I have run a full reservoir thru (14 seconds at a time...maybe 2 oz at a time) and it is still not working properly. I have cleared the air bubble ONCE AGAIN, and have unplugged the unit (while I write this) and will try again. If it doesn't work properly, I will take it back to the store where I purchased it and will NEVER purchase another Ninja nor Shark product. I wish I had seen some of these comments before I purchased this product and I would have not purchased it. Really had high expectations for this product!
I’ve cleaned this machine over 10 times in the last 2 days and the light is still on. It has in fact been on since a few months after I got this nearly 3 years ago. I tried cleaning it out last year as well and didn’t work then either. It’s been on for so long that it’s been broken that I’m almost used to it now but not seeing the clock on this thing does suck! As to my cleaning ritual: Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me. I’ll end my annual cleaning ritual with this machine this year. I’m not happy with this brand. Called customer service and got no help or offer to repair or replace.
It looks like your opinion is outweighed by the hundreds if not thousands that wished they never bought the machine. I think you need to put your machine in a museum as the only functional Ninja Coffee bar ever made, well unless your a lying shill that works for Ninja
Totally irritated with the lack of customer service provided by Ninja and will post this everywhere. I have a CF085 machine that is less than a year old, still under warranty. I have gone through the cleaning process multiple times, to include the more advanced cleaning, yet the clean light remains illuminated and it says CLN on the display, never displaying the time. I have gone through troubleshooting with customer service and the problem persists. Ninja admits that the machine is defective, but they want to charge me for "freight charges" to replace my machine that is under warranty! Don't worry though, they are not making money on this shipping charge, it is a third party charge by FedEx. Excuse me? This product is under warranty still. I have complained to my credit card company and plan to write bad reviews EVERYWHERE. Don't waste your money on a Ninja Coffee Bar-They do not stand behind their products.
"Here's the trick! Follow the directions as far as how much to fill the reservoir with vinegar/water and hit the CLEAN button. Let it go through the cycle. When it finishes, the screen will either say CLEAN or FLUSH. If it says CLEAN, run the clean cycle again with vinegar and water. If it says FLUSH, DO NOT REMOVE THE RESERVOIR OR TURN OFF MACHINE! Fill the reservoir with water from a cup or other container. Then hit the CLEAN button again. It took me forever to figure it out and everytime I took the water tank off it would default back like I hadn't run the clean cycle. My directions didn't say any of this about flushing it and it took a while to figure it out. Hope this helps!" - I found this on an Amazon review site. Don't remove the reservoir during the clean cycle. Pour from another cup.
thank you so much. thats my problem i cant believe it.
Amanda Garza thnks so muchhhhhhh
Thank you so much! I kept removing the reservoir to fill it... *facepalm*
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It worked, thanks so much!
I come here every three months
Lmao they sure made it more difficult than what it should be didn't they lol
Same!! Lol!
Me too ahaha
Me too!!! 😂 Especially today because the button is not responding 🤔
Yep, back again and see that the last time I watched this, I liked your comment.
I’ve had my machine for 2 1/2 years now, and I’ve followed these directions whenever the light comes on (every 3-4 months I guess). I’ve never had a problem with my machine, it always brews a great cup. Thanks Ninja.
same, and I've had mine for 6 1/2 years!
He says, "simply press the clean button." I did and it flashes, is that correct?
@@panchagee2539 Yes it will flash while it's completing the clean cycle.
Worked like a charm. Mine is two years old. Used a quality descaler. Doubled the consecration. Ran a half pot then let soak for an hour. Ran the last of the solution out. Then rinsed. Clean light is off.
joel cleare which Descaling solution did you use?
Thanks Logic!!!!! I’ve had this machine for 4 years and finally cleaning it. I’ve never seen the light on. I always fill it with Brita water. Best machine in the kitchen. Everything these days break and never last but this thing gets used every day. Thumbs up ninja
Do you want to pair your coffee with an adatogenic supplement?
Put a little strip of black electrical tape over the light!
Followed the instructions and it worked beautifully. The white vinegar and water did a beautiful job!
Cleaning light frustration! I got this as a Christmas gift and I've run multiple vinegar cycles as directed & done the 4 hour vinegar cycle. The light will not go off! GRRRRR! I tried to call customer service, was on hold for 5 min then got hung up on!! ARGH! NOT IMPRESSED, NINJA! My Nespresso is superior & the customer service team rocks - maybe you should check out your competition for tips!
My coffee bar is almost 10 years old. I usually clean it shortly after the light comes on, but have went over 6 months with it on and it still brews fine.
had this model for years literally the only thing ive ever had to was clean t thanks ninja for making a great coffee maker 10/10 definently reccomend it whenever someone tells me thry are lookong for a new one
Just to reiterate, I had success and still use and enjoy this machine. No problems at all.
I'm following these instructions, as well as the instructions from the manual using white vinegar. I've done 2 clean cycles, followed by proper flushes, and an enhanced clean cycle and the light will STILL not go off. what can I do?
follow directions in the manual after the clean light came on. I did the advance clean but the clean light will not go out. I used the vinegar and water mixture to clean our Ninja bar.
Thank you for the video, worked perfectly for my 1st gen Ninja coffee bar (same one in the video)
Look, I'm not sure what all these people complaining have been doing, but I did exactly what the video said, I stuck around for a while until it finished, the display said to flush it, so I poured out the cleaning solution and filled it full of water again, and then I let it flush itself out. As soon as it finished, the clean light went out and it was ready to be used again. Granted, I only ever used filtered water in the machine, but that's what you should do anyway. Not sure why all the complaints about it not working.
When the first clean cycle is through. Clean out pot and put fresh water in the holder. Press CLEAN again, and the display will say flush. Once that’s done the light should be out, if not, repeat again.
I have been using my coffee bar since Christmas and recently the cleaning light comes on after just 2 brews... I use the vinegar/water mix as suggested... Before this i would only have to clean every 3-4 weeks... I will try the solution MaDMinEr52 suggested, fingers crossed...
***UPDATE*** Tried this out yesterday and it seems to have made my problem worse... This morning made my normal classic brew and leaning light came on half way through brewing... If there is a technical issue with these machines, which there seems to be, instead of telling people to phone support either let EVERYONE know how to fix it or recall product, because if it is a technical issue it could be potentially dangerous...
I just want coffeeeee! Why do i need to fight with this machine every morning . I cñeaned it 100 times
Angel hold the clean button down for 5 seconds
Major design flaw.
By far my favorite coffee machine ever.
Ninja Coffee Bar thank you Lorena. You have a better one. Btw this tutorial totally worked. I also wanna recommend people use the froth pump that comes with this machine! It’s awesome!
Descaled using this method and the light went off on the 1st past. I’m not sure how long the light was on. Lol. But this is the first time I’ve cleaned this machine since I purchased it 2 years ago. We use it daily with RO water hooked up to a water softener. 👍🏽👍🏽
@ninja coffee bar
why, on your OWN page, do you not mention the flush cycle?
you know, the SECOND part of the above operation!!!
:/
I have two max fill lines, one for the craft and then one in between half craft and full craft that says clean cycle. your video doesn't show that line. do I do different volumes?
Thanks a lot for making the video.. my machine cleans for 2 seconds then beeps and shows the flush sign. Once I flush and brew some coffee, the clean light comes back on right away. I'm not sure what to do here.
THis is the coffee bar I have I don’t think they make this one anymore I can’t find it anywhere. It’s my favorite!!!!
Fantastic, if only something actually happened when I hit the clean button.
Can you use apple cider vinegar also??
I really like my ninja but did have problem with cleaning light coming on after a few days or not going off at all. I think I figured out the problem. When the coffee basket is over filled grounds back up onto the under surface of the top and can fill the steam/ vent holes also. I wiped off the drip surface until clean and uses q-tips to clean out all the vents . 6 on my ninja. The light went off. Only 4 days so far. It fingers crossed. If I'm right it happens from using too much coffee. Don't use more than the suggested amounts. Good luck.
we did many times this and the light still on. we did the extended version of cleaning that took 4 hours and the light is still on. what could we do more? its been 5 days now and I would like to drink a coffee.
Ninja Coffee Bar Teach your customer service employees with hands-on and they might be helpful. They make you feel like you are doing something wrong.
There's a slight build up of what looks to be green algea at bottom of plastic reservoir .The little round piece connected to the spring loaded delio It's like a little plastic dome where water gets trapped somehow...How do I get rid of that? I've already done a few cleaning cycles. Thanks
The cleaning process does not start after pressing the "clean" button!
Out of curiosity, did it started , mine won’t either
Mine you have to hit the brew button after clean, but sometimes I have to unplug replug for it to show up so clean brew, wait... then it says flush and this so where I mess up endlessly
I’ve followed the instructions in the manual and have done both types of clean cycles everyday for the past two weeks. The light will not go off and it has never prompted to “flush”! Found some tips online that said try unplugging the machine for awhile...that didn’t work either. I’ve only had this for one month and I doubt I will be using it much longer. It was a complete waste of money.
Fine! Ship it to me! I love this coffee machine! So superior to the rest. So what if stupid little light is on!
For the last three years Every time that light comes on I’d type in to Google , “ ninja cleaning video “ and I watch this video , I’d never remember how to do it , I even wrote the instructions down on a post it annnnd stuck it inside a cupboard door , this is a real thing . The other day during my chores I noticed some writing in the back of the coffee maker ha ha ha guess what it says ? Yup , it’s the instructions on how to clean my kick ass ninja maker ha ha ha it’s a struggle sometimes , thanks Logic , for always being there for me , but I got it from here … ha ha ha stay up ninja , annnnnd thanks for the coffee every morning
Thank you Ninja Kitchen team for this video! 💖💖
After owning this machine for a year, today I learned there is a clean button.
When he says "simply press clean" I simply press clean and the classic brew lights up along with the blinking CLEAN button. I thought the CLEAN button is to light up alone😮. Does yalls machine do the same?
I have done this over and over spent over 4 hours cleaning my machine and the light is still on - a machine costing this much money should not be so hard to clean - can not figure out how to clean this and get the light to go off - I have run the clean and then the flush and the clean light comes back on so ran both again still on ran again still on - this is ridiculous and time consuming -
What a piece of crap... this machine is NOT what Ninja is advertising won’t by again
The same here
I'm still working on mine
Done it like 4 times
Still the lights comes back on
It seems that, like myself, many people who have purchased this expensive codfree maker are some what annoyed at the fact thaf the clean light will not turn off even after several regular and deep clean cycles. I suggest Ninga consider doing a recall of their product ASAP as a car manufacturer would do and have a rapid solution to this annoyance worked out.
@@garryharriman7349 Except the clean cycle light going off on your coffee pot won't kill anyone...
@@liquidgold2735 True. It's nothing really on the scale world issues!
Can I use apple cider vinegar ? 😅
What is the name of this specific coffee maker???
Hi I just received a Ninja as a gift and wanted to know, when descaling it, should I use filtered spring water for the best descale? Or regular tap water?
Mine worked great....for about 4 months. I ran the clean cycle about monthly. Now it won't brew more than a quarter cup. Total disappointment, especially after I've been boasting this product which lead to 3 friends buying it, one is now starting to have the same problem. I'd take my money back in a heartbeat right now. This time consuming nonsense doesn't fit my schedule in the morning, I've been using my french press which at least is consistent and dependable. Unless Ninja has a solution, please spare me the heartfelt apology...SOLUTION PLEASE?!?!!
Are we supposed to remove the filter thing in it?
I ignore the CLEAN light button. It has no effect on the operation of the machine. The NCB sensors appear to be overly sensitive. After cleaning with both the white vinegar solution or coffee maker descaling solution, my NCB's CLEAN light comes back on after 1 or 2 weeks. Sometimes just days after. On average, I may brew 2 cups a day and only use purified, bottled water. I'll clean and descale as I feel is needed. Other coffee makers aren't required to be descaled that often, maybe every 3-6 months depending on the water, so there is no reason to expect that the NCB needs to be descaled every time the CLEAN light comes on. Just use common sense and clean and descale every few months or if the taste is not good. If the CLEAN light bothers you, then, put a piece of black tape over it so you won't see it. LOL
Anyone else have trouble with this? My light is always on. Also when I run the clean cycle it’s not as simple as this video. I have to push the button multiple times to get it to start. Sometimes a countdown timer comes on. Then after this the “flush” prompt comes on and the clean light is still on. Love this coffee maker but I don’t know if I’d recommend it due to this.
I have had mine for a month and the clean light has all ready come on. Ran 4 clean cycles and light won't come off. Also my clock display is missing parts of the numbers .So far not a very good coffee maker.
so I've used both descaling solution and the vinegar version and rinsed and rinsed, but the clean light won't go off. this is getting expensive and annoying. help?
Missy SG Just because the light is on doesn't mean it isn't cleaning. It's cleaning little by little. Mine says cln all the time as well.
Missy SG have you tried cleaning without removing the reservoir? It really works
I had to take out the basket holder to rinse out overflowed coffee now I cant get it back in is there a secret trick ??
@NinjaCoffee. This isn’t stopping the 5 beeps and I still can not brew more than 1 Oz of coffee. What’s the next solution??
I have a brand new pot and the clean light comes on but after 2 mins it stops running yet the timer keeps ticking. An hour later the reservoir is still full and the light remains on
Did everything in this video correctly and it beeps and stops after doing the cleaning cycle for 1 minute 10 seconds. Haven't had it more than 3 years and it's already messed up. Not too happy about this...
Mine is a little over a year and I can't get it off clean. Garbage!
Can You Use Apple Cider Vinegar Or Does It Have To Be White Vinegar ?
I am having the same issue as everyone else I have read about in doing research. I have followed the instructions with my manual and used white vinegar to do the cleaning process but the light continues to shine. I have run clear water thru it and even unplugged it hoping it would reset or something. I see your advice to everyone is to please call customer service. The problem with that is people work and your hours of service do not allow for a phone call when you are in front of your machine. Isn't there any advice you can give. I'm so frustrated I want to send it back.
So, maybe someone can inform me about n how to clean the algae stuck in the plastic stopper at the bottom of the coffee water reservoir.
I put white vinegar and water in the water thing and pushed the descale button but it kept beeping
aric wallace you probably left the drip stop on! Open that sliding button! Lol
Maria Gracia 5 minutes after posting this, I found out that's what I did wrong. Lol my bad
aric wallace cool! Enjoy!😊
aric wallace ps...they could have told you that! Hmmmm
I️ have to keep starting it to get it to make a full pot. Cleaned it and everything and still takes at least 6 times of starting it- and yes it is in full pot setting...so disappointed and just want my morning coffee- going back to Bunn
Question, I'm doing exactly what you said to do...and in a few minutes. I get a beeping sound. So I press the clean button again...what the heck??
should I continue to press the button until the vinegar and water has drained?? I will assume so...great vid by the way, :)
I think the beeping sound is the coffee maker telling you it is at the end of the cleaning cycle. I get the same beeping sound after I make coffee in the morning for work.
Mine is doing the same thing. It runs for like 2 minutes and then beeps at me without using up all the solution in the reservoir. Previously, it would take about the 8 minutes it says and would use all of the water.
Results: I followed the step given. However I had to use the solutions twice ( run vinegar and water 2x), for the beeping to stop or so that the coffee can run through. Just do what he suggested and be sure to run clear water as well...I did 3x just to make sure my coffee doesn't taste like vinegar...hope that helped ya'll! Have a good one
Cool, I power cycled mine and it worked again.
I did as you suggested using vinegar and water. After about 10 minutes it stopped. The vinegar mixture is not going through. Should I push clean again?
I have followed the directions here. Yes my Clean light is off after one cleaning.
The annoying problem that I have now is, limescale still shows up into my filter basket. I have flushed out the coffee maker about 10 times now and still their is limescale drained in my filter basket.
Need help!!!!
Or should I toss out the whole thing and try another brand? I’ve only had this product for 7 months.
What’s the problem??
Ninja Coffee Bar my Clean light is not the problem. But ok
Ninja coffee bar... please help! I cannot get the clean light to go off. I have ran several cycles with the vinegar solution.
I have pushed the clean button several times and it wont start the clean cycle. What do I do?
These things are junk with a 1 year warranty. I chucked mine in the garbage and got a Technivorm. The second Ninja I bought would constantly spam "CLN" across the LED even after I cleaned and descaled the machine. The second machine also inconsistently made different levels of pots when on the same setting. When talking to their customer service, they told me I would have the pleasure of purchasing a replacement unit for above retail price. Gee, thanks Ninja! Never giving my business to Ninja again.
Clean button is lit but clean cycle won't start what I push it..
I press the clean button and follow the instructions above but it doesn't go through the entire cycle. It just beeps and stops. help!
The clean button stopped working. Is there another way I can do scale the ninja
I always hear people say not to use hot water to make good coffee. Is there a scientific reason why? I don't use hot water to make my coffee, however, I do use water from the "hot" side of the tap. (I can usually fill my carafe before the water begins getting hot because of the cold water that is already in the water line.) The reason I use the water from the hot side is because it is coming from the water heater where most of minerals (like calcium carbonate) have been precipitated during the heating process. In other words, there is less calcium carbonate in the hot water line than from the cold. So, there is a lower amount of calcium carbonate in my coffee maker and fewer minerals in my coffee. Since I have been doing this, I haven't noticed that I have to clean my coffee makers and carafes with descaling solution or vinegar.
Anyway, I would love to hear your thoughts.
+quint bush Search why it's bad to clean dishes with hot water, should give you a little insight. It can still affect our coffee ordeal.
I have heard that also but I heard this from a cousin of mine who is a chef. It's mainly because of the possibility of hot tap water having contaminants or piping chemicals that could make you ill, and hot tap water can get grimy and nasty when sitting in pipes without being run through constantly. Just like a refrigerator, cold water keeps things fresher and less likely to spoil. I would be more likely to drink cold, fresh water out of a lake than warm lake water which can make you sick.
I have done this for the past6 hours and the light is still on my machine is 3 months old. Terrible dis satisfied with this product.
It keeps telling me to clean after like 10 times
I have same stupid problem. I clean almost every week. I will trash it
Filtered water for the 1st clean and 2 flushes or tap water?
Ninja Coffee Bar the clean cycle did one flush before the light turned off, is that normal?
makes since I think I'll start to use hot water also thanks
Ninja Coffee Bar,
I clean with vinegar and water solution and within two days max the clean light pops on. On average I use four bottles of vinegar in a week because the clean light keeps coming on.
I see load of people are having this problem, is there anything other than feeding load of bottles of vinegar in my coffee maker?
Hi,
Do you have a number for the UK, I don't live in the US.
There is no solution, you're lucky this is the only problem you are experiencing, it will get worse. Go buy a 20 dollar coffee pot, the Ninja is garbage.
Hi my ninja coffee bar “clean button” keeps on blinking/lighting color orange and there’s no water dripping. I dunno i just use it yesterday afternoon and after a good cup of coffee and i wanna make another one suddenly it’s not dripping water and the clean button keeps on blinking. What should i do?
Can I use cleaning vinegar in this machine?
Ninja Coffee Bar thank you! I used regular vinegar as per instruction on this video and it worked wonders 😊
I always use distilled water so i know there is no internal calcium buildup in mine. I did find a button holding key sequence a while back on the internet that instantly cleared/canceled the clean led without the full clean cycle, but can not remember or find it online now. If anyone knows please share. I'm sure Ninja will not disclose this.
K so I did all of this, and the clean light is off but my coffee tastes horrible has a plastic taste!
Y'all I used milk in mine cause I thought it was a hot chocolate shortcut. Noooo. Not my coffee maker smells so bad. And I'm trying so hard to clean it. I hope this works
i have followed all the instructions, my machine won't run the clean cycle, just beeps and goes off . i am not happy what am i doing Wrong !!!!!
so I use bottled water, and the clean light still came on why? if this issue is going to happen when there is no calcium in the bottle water we use I want to take this coffee maker back for refund . why does this happen.
Joie Flores it is simply because they did not state in plain English in the instruction manual that the machine is waiting for two complete flush cycles to occur before the light turns out. Your coffee maker, at this point, is probably clean, however unless you rinse twice *without* removing the reservoir the light will never go off. They really need to update that manual and explain these peculiarities.
Take the reservoir off the coffee maker. With the reservoir off, press the clean button (do not touch any of the brew cycle buttons). In less than a minute your coffee maker will say flush. Press the clean button again and the clean cycle will stop and your clock will come back. Now you can put the reservoir back on and resume normal use.
simple and easy to follow
I just cleaned it and the light won't turn off
I had this machine for almost a year, it never showed the clean light, I olny use distilled water, bit recently the machine just beeps and doesn't complete te brew cycle, I tried doing the cleaning process just in case with vinegar and water like the instructions said and after a few seconds it beeps and stops the cleaning process
sounds like the machine thinks the pause to pour thingy is closed, maybe a sensor or something?
I have done this three times
The clean button keeps illuminates
Used to love this coffee maker. Now it just seems over-engineered.
have had my coffee bar less then a year, it stopped brewing the full amount, cuts off, then 5 beeps, followed the cleaning directions, same thing, stops then 5 beeps. HELP!
I bought mine new in mid- July. After about 10 brews of coffee, the clean light came on. I cleaned it, deep cleaned it, flushed, etc. I had the same issue with the clean light not going off after cleaning it. I called Customer Support & was told to ignore it & "just think of it as an 'on' light & that I should only have to clean it after every 100 cups or so." I've only brewed maybe 25 more cups since then & NOW the clock is 'gone' & I get a 'CLN' that flashes on every minute or so, even after cleaning & flushing it twice. Oh, and I have to hold the button for the 4 hr. deep clean cycle because the one hr. cycle no longer is optional on mine- it goes straight to 'brew' mode instead. Sadly, this coffee maker is an expensive piece of shit. I wished I would've never bought the damn thing.
That's right. I don't recommend buying any Ninja product after this expensive coffee machine desapointment.
My instructions say 24oz white vinegar and fill to the clean line, and not go over, with water. It also says it will pause for 30 minutes. Mine didn't it just ran through like coffee. Yes, I pushed the clean button. Who knows? I hope it still makes a fantastic cup after cleaning. These comments are scary...lol
i did this many times and i stil have the clean singnal ,,no good I don't like ,, what should I do ???
Teo Amador pkm
Ninja Coffee Bar thanks for answer my question, I already fix it after I cleaned with the vinager I did the second step (Flush). and it work I'm very happy with this machine I really enjoy to use every day.
Don't drink coffee, I suppose, like myself!
Found a faster version , push the clean button twice cuts descaling cycle to 10mins...did cleaning x4 in less than 50mins
I only use distilled water in mine
Used to love it, now I'm hating it, I used to enjoy my fresh brewed coffee every morning, now I can't I have the newest version though
Do you want to get a new one and pair your coffee with something great?
The coffee taste is good, but color things are the worst.
The coffee mug has wide opening and if you want pour coffe into thermos it is spills from sides. Coffe mug does not have narrow opening.
2nd worst thing the clean light comes on every two weeks and starts the headache. You have to spend at least 4 hours to get cleaning done. Do not be happy, because after 2 weeks the clean light comes on again.
what's wrong with it?
I used lemon water to clean it but now my coffee tastes like lemon how do I fix this?
So if he rapped this it would have been explained in under 10 seconds.
Can you use apple cider vinegar instead of white ???
MaDMiniEr52 is right! the KEY is on the 2nd flush, DO NOT REMOVE reservoir, worked finally
My dumb ninja coffee bar stopped working after 3 years. I took care of it. Bummer.
I Hope someone from ninja reads all the complaints about their over priced junk I hate ours and wish we never bought it
Until you get the 5 beeps of death
Just received a brand new Ninja Coffee Bar, and it WILL NOT WORK only brews maybe 2 oz on the full carafe setting. I called customer service, and she said "you have an air bubble". She tells me how to clear the air bubble. It still will not brew longer than 14 seconds. She then said I needed to clean the machine. (WHAT!?!?! IT IS BRAND NEW....RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX). She says she will email me directions on how to clean (I'm still waiting an hour later). I have run a full reservoir thru (14 seconds at a time...maybe 2 oz at a time) and it is still not working properly. I have cleared the air bubble ONCE AGAIN, and have unplugged the unit (while I write this) and will try again. If it doesn't work properly, I will take it back to the store where I purchased it and will NEVER purchase another Ninja nor Shark product. I wish I had seen some of these comments before I purchased this product and I would have not purchased it. Really had high expectations for this product!
I’ve cleaned this machine over 10 times in the last 2 days and the light is still on. It has in fact been on since a few months after I got this nearly 3 years ago. I tried cleaning it out last year as well and didn’t work then either. It’s been on for so long that it’s been broken that I’m almost used to it now but not seeing the clock on this thing does suck!
As to my cleaning ritual: Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me. I’ll end my annual cleaning ritual with this machine this year.
I’m not happy with this brand. Called customer service and got no help or offer to repair or replace.
This is the best coffee maker I've ever bought
It looks like your opinion is outweighed by the hundreds if not thousands that wished they never bought the machine. I think you need to put your machine in a museum as the only functional Ninja Coffee bar ever made, well unless your a lying shill that works for Ninja
Totally irritated with the lack of customer service provided by Ninja and will post this everywhere. I have a CF085 machine that is less than a year old, still under warranty. I have gone through the cleaning process multiple times, to include the more advanced cleaning, yet the clean light remains illuminated and it says CLN on the display, never displaying the time. I have gone through troubleshooting with customer service and the problem persists. Ninja admits that the machine is defective, but they want to charge me for "freight charges" to replace my machine that is under warranty! Don't worry though, they are not making money on this shipping charge, it is a third party charge by FedEx. Excuse me? This product is under warranty still. I have complained to my credit card company and plan to write bad reviews EVERYWHERE. Don't waste your money on a Ninja Coffee Bar-They do not stand behind their products.