Descaling Your Ninja Coffee Bar® System (CF110 Series)

[@tadmax]

I like it that Ninja promotes a thorough clean cycle. This beast brews great coffee!

[@saral6978]

There’s no way a clean cycle should be this time consuming with all these steps. Ninja needs to fix this, especially considering people are reporting this everywhere. My Coffee Bar’s clean light is always flashing. Started a month after I got it last year. Thankfully, running a vinegar/water mixture a few times through, then water to flush it out (without following all these timed steps) gets my machine making full cups of coffee again even with the light flashing. Very poor design when it comes to cleaning.

[@saral6978]

I appreciate the reply, but I'm not really sure what it you could possibly do. Even if you provided me another set of steps, or wanted to walk me through it, I'm simply not going to follow those steps and utilize an hour plus to clean the machine. Like I said, running the vinegar mixture through several times does the trick, it's just I have to live with the clean light always flashing. I just clean the machine when it stops making a full cup. If I change my mind I'll contact you via the number you provided. Thanks!

[@BBUG1994]

My light stays on to no matter what I do

[@balzi84]

Ninja Coffee Bar do the new models ever let the blinking clean light turn off? Mine has been cleaned through twice and the light still blinks. Bad design indeed.

[@LuisRodriguez-st3ht]

Does not brew properly and clean button stills on, have already used a gallon of water and followed instructions, used to love it, have more than one ninja item and this is being a bad experience

[@garryharriman7349]

I threw mine away. I will never purchase this product again.

[@Crysismedic]

So we've had our Ninja coffee maker for almost 2 years to date. The clean light has finally come on. I found this video to help with instructions. I read many of the mix reviews, but decided to go through all the steps. Unfortunately, I didn't have the special descaling so I decided to use vinegar as the good old days we use to clean coffee makers. I ran through all of the following steps that Ninja explained. After the tedious task of repeating the parts of filling up the reservoir and clean out the vinegar. I'm happy to say that all is back to normal and my machine is running as normal. Its been 6 days as I'm posting today. No issues to report. I do want to say that we have always used bottle water on this machine. I am only suggesting to use such because, for myself, I know we have hard water. That may help keep the cleaning cycles at bay longer. Hope that helps anyone.

[@carohely]

After 3 year with my coffee bar this it’s the first time that I finally cleaned it without losing half day on this!!! I’m so happy!!!!

[@fxdwings]

How do you clean the mold from the filter at the bottom of the water reservoir? I’ve used a tooth brush and it just doesn’t get it all out.

[@hunterphillips5142]

I love the snl sketch analogy. I cannot believe this is what they settled on

[@almaoliviaalmanza7330]

Of you hold the Clean button down for 30 seconds, it will activate a 4hr. Deep clean. Try this 2x using only vinegar them flush

[@kailene5430]

This actually worked. Cleaning light came on after a month and I have watched several videos each time trying to clean it. I used apple cider vinegar this time with water and after the last flush the light finally went off.

[@washunem17]

Im not sure why people are complaining so much. Yes, it’ll be better if there was just 1 button to push. But theres not and we need to refill the reservoir to flush the descaler or vinegar out. Big deal. Walk the 3 steps to your faucet and get it over with. I had to fill the reservoir 3 times. Once with the descaler and water mix (i got mine on amazon.) And twice to flush it out. Each refill can do 2 clean/flush cycles. I had to press the clean button 6 times, before i heard the glorious 5 beeps and clean light went off. I will list the steps I did below if it helps some people. Clean sequence: 1) put one 8oz bottle of descaler in the reservoir, fill the rest with water to max level. 2) set dial to XL travel cup 3) press the clean button Clean cycle will run and will take half ur descaler and water mix. Once it stops (classic brew light turns off), Throw out the dirty water and press the clean button again. It will finish all or most of the water in your reservoir. Then it’ll beep 3 times. Flush sequence: 1) Clean ur reservoir and put clean water to max level. 2)Press clean. It will take half of ur water and it will beep 3x when its done. 3) Throw out water from your cup and do it again until all ur water is gone from the reservoir. Do this flush sequence one more time. You will hear the 5 beeps after the last flush. Then ur done. It really only took 20-30 minutes.

[@melissatrent2500]

I received a used one from a family member. It obviously had never been cleaned. So I did a vinegar cleaning, but after about 7 seconds it beeped 5 times, and stopped. I pressed it again, and the same thing happened over and over. I did see a lot of calcium build up in the basket each time though. But it keeps doing the 5 beeping every 7 seconds. Is it a lost cause or am I doing something wrong? I even tried making a cup of coffee after all that and it wouldn't work.

[@melissatrent2500]

@@NinjaCoffeeBar Thank you!

[@garryharriman7349]

I cleaned, descaled, cleared, descaled over and over. That clean light and the command for the clean cycle simply refused to disapear. Eventually, however, I did manage to resolve the issue. The Ninja coffee bar was fucked off into the trash bin!

[@doreenferington5799]

i added the vinegar filled the water pressed the clean button and it just started pouring out the water as if it was a regular cup of coffee it doesn't sit for 15 min what am i doing wrong?

[@StephenC914]

Mine just did the same. I didn't mess with it for 15 mins and then it beeped 3 times. So I'm not sure what is the issue.

[@nnroopnarine]

Mine didn’t beep at all after 15 mins Not sure what’s wrong

[@gnicks2995]

doreen ferington after I added the vinegar and water and press clean it did pour like regular coffee. When it stops pour the water in the sink and wait until it beeps 3x (15 min) to hit the clean button again. After the cup feels just like regular coffee again pour the water in the sink and press the clean button. At this point ur trying to empty all the water. When it’s no more water to empty it will beep 5 times. It don’t beep 3 times until after that first fill.

[@thecandlecabinet947]

Are you guys going to upload videos of the new machine? I’m having a hard time finding any videos of the new model, just got it for Christmas and like to see a few recipes.

[@BAGGED20AE]

Easiest process ever! Thank you for the info.

[@monkey707666]

Target carries a very good descaling solution for this coffee maker (well any coffee maker). I've only found the cleaning solution there.

[@alldayhell2014]

care to throw the dog a bone.?

[@CatGuyTX]

Agreed! It takes entirely too long and I don't have an hour to babysit my coffee maker. It's very frustrating. Still makes a good cup of coffee though.

[@jonnydeeezzel4133]

our filter is plugged up and I can't find a replacement filter for a C110C.. never had any issues cleaning it . very disappointed

[@sunshine91671]

Mine didn't soak for 15 minutes. But it did what it needed to and clean light is off.

[@stephaniem895]

This is such a pain to do. Because of these steps and how much time and cycles you have to run I ignore the clean light most of the time. It turns on about 3 weeks after I clean it. I'll keep the light on for 3 months before doing it again

[@lanawelch2428]

I’ve always done this but the clean light remains on even after 3 cleaning cycles before flushing. I’m going to let the solution in it overnight and try finishing the cycle in the morning. Hopefully the mineral deposits will be dissolved and it’ll work.

[@1995arv]

whenever I push the clean button to start the cycle there's no 15-minute waiting. It just starts up like a normal cup of coffee being brewed. nothing else happens after the cycle and the clean light still flashes. the only good thing about it is I've done this five or six times and I can see the calcium buildup exiting into the filter...

[@starchild3845]

Same with mine. It just runs a normal brew

[@katelynbreeden9351]

I believe they mean let the first cycle sit for 15 minutes after it brews.. that way it can absorb the cleaning solution better. I just let mine sit for 15-20 minutes, it works fine.

[@starchild3845]

@@katelynbreeden9351 yeah I figured that out after. Thanks 😊

[@jonl5905]

It’s obvious they didn’t even write these directions keeping how the machine actually works in mind. The instructions are horrible and like you said aren’t even duplicable. At no time is there any quick flashing of the light, and there definitely is no clock. Disturbing.

[@FM-sw1tc]

My filter stays full of coffee! Should I replace filter?

[@joev6043]

Just wasted several hours of my life trying to get that damn light to turn off. The coffee maker will be the subject of an intense session of target practice tomorrow morning.

[@MP-du9el]

My clean light has been blinking since the first month I got it. Today I put an entire bottle of Apple cider vinegar in the reservoir, the filled the rest with sping water , half way through I had to leave the house for a few hours so I shut it off , when I came back and finished the cycle the clean light stopped ! .. so turn it off half way and finish it a few hours later .. it's a stupid pain in the ass , but it worked no more clean light !

[@thisiscarmil]

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?

[@spirocz3414]

Found a faster version , push the clean button twice cuts descaling cycle to 10mins...did cleaning x4 in less than 50mins....this on the older coffee bar version. Hope it still works

[@robs387]

I agree my light flashes continuously. I descale and it doesn't help.My machine is only a month old.

[@Hammer226]

Step 746, empty the water and fill again. You are now in the eternal descaling cycle.

[@angeliquerivert9898]

Worst customer service ever on the phone. Tried to get help with the cleaning and since my machine doesn’t fill to the original fill lines anymore. End of story I was told my model is discontinued and I don’t even qualify for any sort of discount 🤦🏼‍♀️ Yea couldn’t help me at all. Train your staff better

[@tarrayahtalton4521]

Just experienced that and he told me they were on sale buy a new one

[@tarrayahtalton4521]

Just experienced that and he told me they were on sale buy a new one

[@justinjuk]

Once a month it feels like a full Saturday, morning to night, of my wife and I tag teaming the ninja... douching it it out with vinegar and water. A week later the clean light comes on. Frustrating as heck! Might be time for a different brand.

[@molesta89]

Hello I'v got a problem with my Ninja Coffee Bar CF110, that my friend bought it as a wedding gift. Coffee maker makes only 50mil of coffee on each program and no more. I cannot find any e-mail adress to tech support, and I'm from Europe so I got a problem. If someone can help me I'll be veary happy

[@faradaysage15]

put more water in the tank, that fixed it for me. Also, wait for it to get warm (a minute or three after the red light turns off). If you let yours sit a long time, the water already in the machine will evaporate, and the machine thinks its done dispensing. Just press the button again, might take 2 or 3 times, then it will work OK after that, assuming you use it every 1-2 days.

[@YoungHeartedSoul]

are you sure you are selecting the correct cup size and program? i found these phone numbers for Ninja U.K 0800.862.0453 or 207.113.0250 [e-mail]

[@MW-yg7gu]

My coffee ninja bar will start pouring into the cup, but after 15seconds or so, it starts beeping and stops. How do I fix this?

[@meaganhiller3029]

M B I had this problem yesterday, I had to clean it. I thought I had been keeping up with the cleaning, but it looks like there was a huge buildup, I have gone through a whole large bottle of vinegar since yesterday and still having white chunks in my filter during the cleaning cycle...guessing there Was a lot of buildup from hard water,

[@kiwidreams113]

My clean bar ALWAYS flashes! No matter what I do it won’t go off!

[@joeschannel594]

I thought it’s just me who’s having trouble with the blinking light. I wish this could be fixed. It’s been like this since we bought this a year ago. It never went away! Annoying, but I’m trying to get used to it....not!

[@Chroniikful]

I had the same problem for a few months, but I discovered it was because I didn't understand how to use the clean cycle properly. I use a 1:1 ratio of vinegar and warm water on the first tank. 1. Hit the clean button, it will brew like a cup of coffee. Wait 15-20 minutes, then hit the clean button again. Continue to brew using the clean button until the tank is empty (no wait time between brews after the first brew). 2. Wash out the tank and fill with warm water. Hit the clean button and let it brew like a cup of coffee, repeat until the tank is empty. Repeat step 2 until the clean button light clears. This usually takes 2-3 tanks of warm water until mine clears. Overall it will take about 30 minutes to clean.

[@thomasraven]

This plays like an SNL sketch. SO freaking ridiculous to go through all these steps that take so much time.

[@joiepavelcsyk5287]

What if water doesn't run when you push button what do you do?

[@faradaysage15]

The clean light ALWAYS stays on. I have cleaned it with your solution, and vinegar. I use calcium-free purified water, theres no way theres calcium in it. I bought 3 of the same model and gave them as gifts. We ALL have the same problem. One happened the first time we used it. What's the fix for this?

[@TTS2017]

Faraday Sage did you ever figure it out? I am having the same issue.

[@kelseyjolie91]

I too have the same problem!! I LOVE this coffee machine. Literally the best one and expresses the best flavor but yes the clean light is annoying and can't get it to go off lol

[@TTS2017]

I figured it out! I had to mix it heavily with white vinegar and run it through a couple times. It finally went off. I do have calcium buildup.

[@arvinsampath3132]

Ninja Coffee Bar I’m having this issue how can I contact you all ?

[@jaywest4808]

Same problem with mine. Love the coffee maker, it makes great coffee and keeps me caffeinated all day, every day... but that orange clean light just keeps flashing no matter what I do...

[@migdaliaroldan8349]

There is mold in my reserviour. In that bubble on the bottom of the reserviour. How can I open it up to clean it physically? I am ready to throw it out! YUCK! and yes I always clean it, my mistake was letting water sit in it.

[@missybettis3170]

This is absolutely the most annoying coffee machine of all time. The clean button coming on is like a bad horror movie that never ends, damn that yellow light.

[@dingguy7904]

The clean light always stayed on with mine, to the point my wife bought a different brand. We always liked the ninja better, so we brought it back out, and ran the clean cycles. But the machine only runs about a cup and shuts off. A quick search shows this is a VERY common problem, and there is no solution I have found online that works. It's a shame. Will probably end up going and buying something else. Customer support is something no company should overlook.

[@christophergrandison]

There has to be a better way of explaining this. 😩