How to Deep Clean Ninja Coffee Bar to Make the CLEAN Light Go Off and STAY Off!!

[@Fantabulosity]

UPDATED TIP: Thanks to a viewer, here's a tip that you may also want to make note of: Make sure to also wipe off the "plate" that is above where the coffee pot sits, where the coffee drips out of the machine, above the pitcher. This was SOOOOOO dirty when I cleaned it the other day because I hadn't thought about that area. I know... I know... why hadn't I thought about it? I don't know but I wanted to mention it in case you hadn't either! My "clean" light has stayed off even longer than before. I guess it really was still dirty, haha!!

[@jeremyrock9305]

I must have a different model mine does a 1 hour cleaning cycle . You should also clean the assembly the filter basket sits in I believe the instructions say it’s top rack dishwasher safe !

[@ashleyfluellen5729]

OH. MY. GOSH. First, I NEVER have commented on a KZbin video so this should speak for itself. Second, I have had my Ninja Coffee bar for about 5 years now. The past probably THREE years my cleaning light would not go off. I’ve spent money on “coffee pot cleaners” and I’ve actually used white vinegar before and NOTHING, so I wasn’t particularly optimistic trying again. I came across this video today and followed the steps METICULOUSLY. Waited an hour like suggested and cleaned all the parts a few times. After the hour of sitting and then letting it finish it’s cycle, the light was still on. It truly didn’t turn off until I cleaned all the parts a couple of times and flushed through. Take the time and it WILL work! 🤯

[@Fantabulosity]

I'm so glad that this was helpful then!!! What a relief!!

[@sokodad]

They must make several different ones. Ours is a smaller coffee maker then yours. I went back and read my manual and there’s actually a deep cleaning setting. Also, menu says to fill to half carafe with vinegar and rest of way with fresh water. Then hold clean button for five seconds. It puts it in a four hour clean cycle.

[@HealthHorror]

I think this is my issue. My machine automatically does an hour clean with one press. I will try holding it down. Thanks.

[@coreydances7519]

I'm thankful that they instructed us to use something simple like vinegar and didn't try to force some cleaner solution as the only way to do it right. Thanks for the video, the comment section has been helpful too.

[@Fantabulosity]

So glad you found it helpful!

[@gailmorgan9389]

This is the best & most comprehensive explanation of descaling of any I have seen. Thank you!!!!!

[@Fantabulosity]

You're very welcome! Thank you!

[@kenyonjenkins]

This method worked perfectly for me. I've noticed an immediate improvement in the flavor of the coffee and the "clean" light went off after the second flush cycle. Thanks for making this very helpful video.

[@Fantabulosity]

That's excellent! Thank you for letting us know!

[@jimbuckley4986]

Great video. First time user and reading instructions are just too hard for me. Thank you bunches.

[@Fantabulosity]

You're so welcome! I'm glad it was helpful!

[@kycalm]

Don’t forget to wipe off the dust from your coffee grounds. They accumulate where the water actually drips into the coffee basket. So you open the coffee basket area and then wipe the drip panel above it. This is an often overlooked area for cleaning and it gets very dirty from accumulated coffee ground dust.

[@Fantabulosity]

Thank you for that!! Totally agree!

[@Bocellicat]

I've found that the best and only way to not have the clean light come back on within a few days is to fill the entire carafe with Heinze Cleaning Vinegar -- no water, just cleaning vinegar. If you do the deep clean that way, the light should stay off for at least a month, if you use your coffeemaker as much as I do. I use mine twice a day, every day. And be sure to run clean water through the machine within 15 minutes of the end of the cleaning cycle.

[@Fantabulosity]

This is excellent to know! Thank you so much for telling us!

[@josephjames5271]

I honestly have found that it's following the steps exactly and the biggest is like you said do not wait to run the clean water or the whole process is negated.

[@teresahouse4165]

Running clean water 2-3X after the initial vinegar/water step IS a key component and it must be started within 15 minutes after the vinegar has emptied from the reservoir. I always set an alarm on my phone so I am next to the pot when the cleaning cycle is finished so I can fill the reservoir with clean water. I have found this is the best chance of getting that pesky clean light from blinking.

[@Codysurfsup]

I have the updated machine and the clean cycle goes for 60 minutes on its own. I had to do 5 clean cycles in order for it to finally start brewing full cups

[@megansasmr9326]

I hit the clean cycle On mine to and it came on for 60 minutes But does it slowly so I guess it sits to let things descale. Iam doing it right now and used some descaled from Norwex then it says to do 2 full carafes of clean water in the classic cycle like your jist Brewing a full carafe so we will see

[@nikitawaddy2209]

Thank you so much for helping. My husband bought one for our convenience store. He eventually got something else, and he brought this one home. Apparently, it needs to be cleaned. You explained it so well for me❤️

[@Fantabulosity]

Oh good! I'm so glad it was helpful! :)

[@theshotcallerpodcast8767]

This worked great right off the bat. Your instructions were clear and easy to follow. Thanks!

[@Fantabulosity]

That's wonderful to hear, thank you so much!

[@phantomcraftsllcthesewplac7961]

Oh my goodness!!!!! Thank you sooooo much!!!! I've been struggling with this for over a month!!! And now it's WORKING!!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@Fantabulosity]

Woo hoo!! So happy that it worked for you!

[@dianacabori8141]

Thank you for this comprehensive tutorial. I’m going to try your method, now. I’m also going to see if my machine has the 4-hour cycle suggested in the comments.

[@Fantabulosity]

I hope it worked for you!

[@consiemote4704]

Hi, Thanks for the video about the extra clean..I am also wondering about the other commenters information about holding the clean button for 30 seconds to put it into a 4 hour clean cycle. I wanted to suggest also grabbing a clean cloth and wiping down the area above the basket. It will be super grimy, and you will want to wipe it down way more often.. I guess some of the coffee grounds splash up when the water is entering.

[@Fantabulosity]

That makes a lot of sense!

[@Elaine2241]

This really works! Ninja should have built in the pause when the programmed the clean cycle.

[@acatismansbestfriend5719]

I said the same thing when I called in 2018 and learned this and the tech on the phone said "Most people would complain the cycle takes 4 hours and prefer the quick clean." We learned after losing 2 in 1 year to the dreaded clean light issue to do ONLY this deep clean every 3 mos and to also only use distilled water. Now this machine has lasted us since Nov 2018🤞

[@Michaeljallen1978]

If you push and hold the cleaning button for 30 plus seconds it will go into a 4 hour cleaning cycle and you don't have to watch it.

[@christinegiberson7973]

So much easier! Thanks

[@mrshaggie810]

This didn’t work for mine

[@teresahouse4165]

Also, I was told by a customer service rep to begin the two rinse cycles within 15 minutes after you hear the beep which indicates the clean cycle is finished. This is the only cleaning process that causes my “clean” light to stay off. (At least until it needs to be done again)

[@ayo30s]

Thank You So Much, 👍🏾👊🏾✌🏾🇳🇬🇺🇸

[@DustinHamiltonSituatedAction]

Oh wow - I held it in for just past 15-seconds and it flashed “4:00” on the display and it seems to be in the 4-hour clean cycle! Thank you, Michael.

[@notsmokin54]

I tried it both ways and with vinegar. light came back. I then used 1 part CLR to 8 parts water and this did the trick for me. My coffee make does the 1 hour count down automatically . I also rinsed and cleaned three times.

[@Fantabulosity]

Thank you for letting us know about CLR!

[@notsmokin54]

Fantabulosity its been over a week now with no light. 👍

[@Fantabulosity]

Wow!!! So good to know, thank you!

[@jayvila1337]

Yeah clr works big time

[@lescocat1501]

Besides keeping drip nozzle area clean, I use double filtered water, tap filter to Brita and rarely have to clean.

[@NYCMax_]

I just ordered the cm401 and I'm here to check on reviews and came across this video. This is handy. Thank you I didn't know there was a internal cleaning system. Thought it was only out. Thanks again

[@Fantabulosity]

Oh good! I'm so glad that it is handy! Thank you!

[@tlw62002]

I have owned 2 of the Ninja Coffee Bar Systems. The first I used for 2 years, and only lost it due to a flash flood coming into my basement apartment in 2015; which ruined the entire apartment and 97% of the contents in the apartment. I have had my 2nd since then--actually bought it before I was able to move back into the apartment. I moved one year ago, still LOVE my Ninja Coffee Bar. The cleaning is simply annoying if you don't or cannot take a few minutes to clean the system. These video's make it more simple and easy to clean it. I believe the clean light comes on every 3 to 6 months dependent upon how hard the water is that you are using. I have seen or heard that you could use Distilled water in your Ninja, but I don't know if it will make a lot of difference or not as I have never done that. I do, however use water from my Brita Water filter pitcher. I think mine needs cleaning every 3 to 4 months, but the Brita really can't clear all hard water deposits. Cleaning your machine makes a difference in the flavor of your coffee, as does using the filtered water vs water directly out of the tap. To me, this makes the cleaning process very much worth doing. It's a smart machine, and what other wonderful machine do you own that actually alerts you that it needs cleaning--And then does most of the work itself?? I just noticed that you commented 10 months ago, so, I hope you bought one and you are enjoying it too!!

[@lovelydianna5930]

I’m so glad I found this video. I haven’t cleaned mine other than run water through it since I’ve had it 😳 Now decided to clean it correctly & could not find my instructions so THANK YOU! It took awhile & I was surprisingly patient. I figured it had a lot of buildup causing it to take longer. In the end, after the vinegar water finished cycling through, I actually ran 3 cycles of water instead of 2 ... just because☺️ I cant smell the vinegar now. It seems to have evaporated ❤️ and my first cup of coffee was wonderful!

[@Fantabulosity]

Oh good!! I'm so glad you found it helpful and that it cleaned your machine well! :) Thank you for taking the time to let us know too!

[@autumndemeranville7268]

There is also a 4 hour clean process. Hold the clean button for about 10 sec and a 4 hour timer will come on. I was also told to run 2 flushes, but I can't figure that out just yet.

[@SsShadowbaneSsS]

I have a slightly different one then you but when I click the clean cycle it does a timer for a hr and does it super slow over time I put just plain white vinegar then so clean cycles with water

[@Dualityformality]

Mine runs the clean cycle for an entire hour and I still have this problem. Mine is the older model I believe because it doesn’t have a mesh basket.

[@brookewood1452]

I'm wondering if there is a way to remove or specifically clean the little clear piece at the bottom of the water reservoir? Even with the deep cleaning cycles it doesn't seem to get completely cleaned. I've had mine for about 3 years and it's used on a reg basis but not quite every day. Any tips on that?

[@moonrain85]

Same, we have hard water so mine is literally orange and I hate it. I've even left vinegar set in there and it didn't help.

[@williamdavis4542]

It looks like Shark/Ninja has taken this idea to heart. My September 2021 machine states that the clean cycle now takes about 60 minutes to run. So they have built in the longer soak time. Amazon says it doesn't have a supplier for your 2018 machine so my "Ninja CM401 Specialty 10-Cup Coffee Maker" my be the predecessor. It looks very similar to yours.

[@jmatthews6400]

The clean cycle on my unit runs for a much longer time. It slowly draws in small amounts throughout the hours it's running the clean cycle.

[@275cameron]

J Matthews yeah mine does too

[@marywinter8216]

My cleaning cycle takes a full hour. The machine draws about a quarter of the water solution every 15 minutes for an hour. So, to do it three cycles I’ve lost the machine for three hours. Not only does my light stay red, but the machine will continue to shut itself off periodically while trying to brew a cup or a carafe of coffee. Frustrating!

[@micaeladeleonmunoz7]

@@marywinter8216 Mine was doing the same thing. My father in law took off the water tank and blew into the machine where it sucks up water . You have to create a good seal and blow through there really hard . When we looked in the filter basket it had fairly large pieces of hard water . We did that several times . My cleaning light stayed off for a couple of months though

[@celiaroberts7718]

Very helpful. Thank you for sharing

[@Fantabulosity]

You're so welcome!

[@cathytulis6478]

Thank you so much. My coffee is clear again, and back to delicious.

[@Fantabulosity]

Wonderful! I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@sameoldbatman3961]

Ty for the video. We have hard water as well. All clean now! Thanks again

[@Fantabulosity]

So glad it was helpful!

[@thetwobluepianos]

What about cleaning the green algae at the bottom of the reservoir?

[@Fantabulosity]

I’ve had hard water stains there and I’ve soaked it in vinegar before. I hope that helps!

[@robertmcginty4146]

I hope this one works... My brew cup is now clogging and not all the coffee makes it in the cup. Then it drips. And the clean light blinks at me. If it doesn't improve after this it's going in the trash.

[@EventheSparrowHomestead]

Thanks for showing us this! I didn't know there was a "deep cleaning" cycle. Was about to throw this coffee maker away and get a new one, or sell it. I think they are good coffee makers , it is that pesky clean cycle that is truly annoying! Haven't tried this method yet but hoping for the best!

[@Fantabulosity]

Oh good! I hope it was helpful for you!

[@patricialewis9329]

Very helpful...but...do not forget to wipe above filter ( where drips out)...I could not believe how gross it was!

[@Fantabulosity]

Good tip, thank you so much!

[@HealthHorror]

My Ninja automatically does the hour clean where it lets the solution site inside. The light still doesn't go off.

[@frankvet1]

Nice but can’t get the green “algae “ out of the little plastic piece at the bottom of the reservoir

[@sokodad]

You also need to turn it to full pot too right? My clean button wouldn’t light up until I turned it to the full pot setting.

[@Fantabulosity]

Oh you know what... it very well could need to be a full pot!

[@yadirahernandez2914]

My clean light just came on for the first time since purchasing, will try this for sure! Has anyone tried using apple cider vinegar instead?

[@Fantabulosity]

I haven't tried that but I don't think it would hurt anything!

[@yadirahernandez2914]

Fantabulosity awesome thanks for your response!

[@AnnMDS]

So this is like a third option, right? A paused short-clean cycle. Because as other commenters said, to get the long clean cycle you hold the Clean button for 10 seconds, and it takes 4 hours. I have had the Clean light come right back on even after doing a long clean cycle, but I will try again. Thanks for the video.

[@TheHappyHealingShop]

Is there a way to do the clean cycle with a mug, without the glass carafe? (Asking because our glass carafe is broken and havent gotten a new one yet)

[@mikescrogham7977]

Thank you so much for this video ! J went by each step that you said in the video my clean light finally went off thank ya!

[@Fantabulosity]

Oh good!! I'm so glad it helped! Thank you for sharing!

[@belengonzales1994]

So what's wrong with my coffee maker. I was able to clean it the 1st time d clean light was on then this 2nd time I've been having hard time cleaning coz after 1 minute the clean light goes off and stop the cleaning process. I've been doing it over & over & it only do 1 minute then shuts off everytime. Can u Pls help me with this? Thanks

[@pamrpalm]

Well this is strange...mine automatically does the pause cycle, then it has a flush cycle. I have had it for a few years, about 4 or 5, so I have never had a problem with the clean cycle. I always have to look up to see if I have to hit the clean button again for the flush, or if it does it on it's own. I do have to hit the clean button for the flush.

[@Fantabulosity]

Oh really!? We must have different models then! Very interesting!

[@pamrpalm]

@@Fantabulosity That must be it. I was so surprised to see that not all of them have the same cycle type as mine. The drawback for me, I have to keep checking online to refresh my memory on when to hit the button. I thank you for this video, as it does help out!!

[@jjones4137]

You must have the same model as I do. Mine pauses as you say and takes 4 hours to go through the complete cycle. Then it flushes. My water is so bad, I have been cleaning everyday and the light just keeps coming on. I think I need to use distilled water in it. I think I'll try that.

[@DestinysPookie]

You're the only one to answer the question: press clean again to flush or brew button? THANKS!

[@salvadortorres3276]

Thank you this this worked for me. I had to let mine sit with vinegar and water overnight. I realized I started having issues when I switched to spring water.(more minerals than reg. purified water) Note: I tried other YT tips and they did not work for me. ( Opening up the bottom and blowing out air pockets and reseting the fan did not work.)

[@Fantabulosity]

This is wonderful to know! Thank you so much for the insight and tips!

[@cristianespinoza8579]

Thank you for your advise. It worked like you explained.

[@Fantabulosity]

So glad it helped!

[@cristianespinoza8579]

@@Fantabulosity yes 🙌🏽 I had been trying to give my coffee machine a good clean and remove that pesky light. Thank you 😊

[@kimgarofalo4718]

My clean light isn’t working. The light stays on so when I press it, it doesn’t do anything. Any suggestions? Please & thank you!

[@serina1415]

This one does a 4 hour cycle which is the deep clean i have same machine try that one you will notice a huge difference

[@ChadSmithFixesNothing]

Ok, so I know this video was posted over a year ago, but as I just recently found it while trying to make my clean light go off, I wanted to share my findings with everyone here. So the clean light on your machine is very much like the change oil light in your car. It has nothing to do with your machine being clean or dirty. It just wants you to PROPERLY do the clean cycle. Which is as follows: Empty the water tank and fill it with descaling solution (or about 15% white vinegar with water), place a cup to run the water and make sure you choose a setting for the size cup you selected. Press clean and wait until you hear it beep (sometimes it actually wont beep, but the "Classic Brew" light will go off). This next part is the part everyone misses, it's written VERY poorly in the manual. After it's finished one clean cycle, empty the cup and then do another clean cycle! Keep doing this until the water tank is COMPLETELY empty, the machine will beep 5 times. Once you've done that, thoroughly wash the water tank and fill it with regular water, and repeat the entire cycle. Run clean cycles until you have COMPLETELY emptied the water tank. It will again beep 5 times. Once you've done this, the machine knows you've finished the cycle and the clean light will go off. I tested this multiple times, the machine has no idea what you're putting in the machine, it has no idea how dirty the machine itself is. You can run plain water both times if you'd like, as long as you complete both cycles, the clean light will go off. But I do strongly recommend using the descaling solution or vinegar water, as you will notice a difference in how much coffee you're actually producing. Good luck!

[@Fantabulosity]

Thank you so much for sharing with us!!

[@WhatsGoodToWatchNow]

Great video thanks for the info going to try it now 😉

[@Fantabulosity]

You're so welcome!

[@joeym.9868]

Trying this now. Hopefully it works. I know that using bottled drinking water will prevent these coffee machines from building up deposits. We have several k cup machines at my work that have never had issues and have only had bottled water for almost 5 years now.

[@jenniferchance5636]

I will be try it

[@debbiehenney7407]

Do you know how to get the green film out of that plastic bubble at the bottom of the water reservoir? We have tried everything!

[@Fantabulosity]

Oh no! I sure don't, I'm sorry! Hopefully someone else here will know!

[@patchesnut6427]

Hi, I have a used Ninja just bought at garage sale that purportedly works. I’m not getting full size cup or carafe. I gave to push the button 2-3 times. I’ve just tried to do deep clean but again it’s short cycling. HELP!

[@Armadill0h]

Thanks!

[@daisykay6584]

Does anyone have an issue with the water resevore? Mine has a grosee residue in the bottom where the water filters through. Any tips on cleaning that little nasty area

[@chingonacouponer]

Thank you for sharing!

[@Fantabulosity]

You're welcome!

[@jorgeberazaluce]

Problem solved! Thanks.

[@Fantabulosity]

You're welcome!!

[@edyoung6573]

I'm a recovering Keurig user (hehe) purchased the Original Ninja Coffee Bar 4 years ago and still going strong. But just got the clean light. Have been doing quick clean cycles and there not working. Hoping this clean cycle your recommending fixes it.

[@Fantabulosity]

Haha! Recovering Keurig user here too! I never realized how much of a plastic taste the Keurig put off in the coffee. The flavor of Ninja is SOOO much better.

[@edyoung6573]

@@Fantabulosity I so agree!! Unfortunately this method didn't work 😥 I used distilled water to. I'll run it till it doesn't work anymore then upgrade to the latest Ninja Coffee bar. Mine has lasted 5 years now! No complaints!!!

[@jenniferhill6063]

@@edyoung6573 try a descaler, ive tried vinegar and no matter what little bit i use or how many times i rinse it through, the vinegar taste stays for weeks, mine doesnt have that issue its the leaking from under the drip stop its dripping even though i turned it off, im buying the descaler to try, i hope it works, i also have a keurig and wont use vinegar either

[@vnickcolvin4971]

Clean light still comes on after trying this as well. CF090 model.

[@Fantabulosity]

Well shoot. I wonder if it could use the cleaning cycle a few more times. I'd give Ninja a call to see if they can help troubleshoot too, in case yours may have something more that it needs!

[@jjones4137]

My clean cycle is 4 hours!! I hold the clean button in for about 10 seconds when I use it. Then 4 hours appears on the clock. I takes in a little of the vinegar solution at a time but takes the full 4 hours to go through the cycle. Then it does a flush cycle. I am here because our well water is so full of iron, I cannot get the clean light to go off even with this long of a clean. HELP!!

[@Fantabulosity]

Oh goodness! Have you tried using the actual cleaner rather than vinegar and water? I'm wondering if that would be stronger and work better for you?

[@KH-jo4fc]

Regular clean cycle (push clean when the clean light comes on, with some vinegar and water in reservoir) is a 1hr cycle. Pushing the button for ~4 seconds or more when that light comes on defaults to a 4hr cycle.

[@KH-jo4fc]

Note after the 1hr (or 4hr) cycle, you have 10 minutes to fill the reservoir again and push clean for the "flush" cycle. Then, the light goes off until the next time.

[@nbiah2333]

Thanks

[@Fantabulosity]

Welcome! I hope it was helpful!

[@roadshoulderphotography683]

why when we hit the clean cycle it always says it will take 4 hours every time. How do I get it to do it for only the time your saying ???

[@Fantabulosity]

Oh interesting. Could it be a different model?

[@cwmiller2011]

Trying this right now!

[@Fantabulosity]

Good luck! Don't forget to wipe down under the water drip area (where the water comes out to drip in to the coffee grounds! I didn't share this part on the video and it's good to clean too because it can get really dirty under there!)

[@mpairliquid]

My Ninja right now it's so bad I have to run two cycles to make a pot of coffee. Cleaning light has been on for about 4 months. I keep forgetting. Lol... I might have to try that technique twice and use straight up vinigar...

[@Fantabulosity]

Yes for sure! If that doesn't work, you can always try the descaling solution too! It has wonderful reviews: amzn.to/2NYUH2Y (affiliate)

[@micaeladeleonmunoz7]

@@Fantabulosity Try removing the water tank and blowing really hard through where the machine takes in water. You gotta create a good seal and do that several times. Check your basket you will most likely have chunks of hard water afterwards. My father in law did this to mine and it worked great for a couple months then needed cleaning again

[@jessys9868]

Great! Thanks!!!

[@Fantabulosity]

You're welcome!

[@sticksandstones1885]

You may have a heavy calcium buildup and sometimes the only way to get rid of that as to use bleach. The calcium buildup will cause mold. Vinegar is only a neutralizer.

[@4shaneyfelt]

I can't get my clean cycle to start. The light has been on, I have the water-vinegar mixture in and no matter how many times I push the button nothing happens! Can you help?

[@Fantabulosity]

Hi Amy! I'm not sure why it wouldn't be starting for you. I will say that anytime I have wanted to talk to Ninja support, I have messaged them on Facebook and they have been EXTREMELY helpful. So I would try that and see if they can help with that!

[@musicprof4]

You have to make sure you turn the knob to full pot. I had this same issue and that corrected the problem.

[@micaeladeleonmunoz7]

Maybe it's to dirty to start. Mine did that once. Take off watwr tank and blow into the machine really hard several times and then try to run the clean cycle

[@lscrane80]

Tap water leaves a film distilled does not

[@lindsayg3848]

Not only did this turn off the clean light, my coffee tastes SO much better!! Thank you!!

[@Fantabulosity]

Yay! I'm so glad that it worked for you. Thank you for sharing that it did!

[@jaynerice6693]

Thanks for the info! It’s been a week since I followed your instructions. So far, the light has stayed off. Yay! Also, I have an older model than yours but process is basically the same.

[@Fantabulosity]

Yay!! I'm so glad that it worked for you too! Thank you for letting us know, and that it works for the older model too! Woo hoo!

[@jaynerice6693]

@@Fantabulosity reporting back...this deep clean lasted 5 months!! wow! light just came on and I'm back to refreshen my memory how to clean. ha.

[@lindseyfarias3325]

So mine displays "flush" after the first cleaning, and the manuel said to fill yo the "clean cycle" line. Then to dump the carafe and fill to the max line and push clean again. Help!

[@Fantabulosity]

Hi Lindsey! Some Ninja models can definitely be different. But it may have you run it through twice so that could be what it means??

[@kathybrownbutler7197]

What are you supposed to do if there is a FLUSH BUTTON ???? Kat

[@emilyk.michael5961]

I have an older model of the Ninja, and I don't think it has a clean button! :(

[@Fantabulosity]

Oh no! Well, that's kind of good thing so the light doesn't keep coming on. Haha!

[@jenniferb5540]

If you add vinegar and water, start a full pot, and about halfway turn the no drip button so it pauses the brew. Let it sit for some time and restart the brew. If that doesn’t work or you don’t have that feature you could just simply unplug the machine halfway through the brew cycle to allow the vinegar water to sit inside for awhile.

[@jenniferb5540]

Im betting you have the clean button though, very bottom of the panel.

[@joshuawiggins3891]

mine says 59:59 for its clean cycle

[@Fantabulosity]

Very good to know, thank you!

[@barbaratucker3768]

Why does my drip stop after a few seconds?

[@lucymiller9262]

It works and thank you for this video

[@Fantabulosity]

You're welcome! I'm so glad that it helped!

[@r.t.7925]

Is the top (plastic part ) of the carafe removable?

[@Fantabulosity]

Not that I know of, on my machine at least!

[@r.t.7925]

@@Fantabulosity My daughter removed it :) I was upset :( but you can actually put it back on . That's how I found out that it is removable.

[@kathybrownbutler7197]

It is on mine ! Kat

[@cronbenson8788]

How do you clean the water tanks bubble at the bottom?

[@gatewaysolo104]

Stick your finger up from the bottom of the tank. There's a spring loaded valve so you can run water and dish soap through it

[@ayo30s]

Thanks a Lot, ‘‘twas driving me crazy, 👍🏾👊🏾✌🏾🇳🇬🇺🇸

[@Fantabulosity]

You're so welcome!! I hope it helps!

[@lucymiller9262]

This works great, thank you

[@Fantabulosity]

So glad it was helpful!

[@sarahrodriguez3487]

I’m really on the fence about buying this . But so worried about having these issues . Is it worth it , do all the machines have this issue ? Help me decide! 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Fantabulosity]

Hi Sarah! I personally love the Ninja so much and find that I LOVE the way my coffee tastes with it. Much more than with the Keurig. I hope that helps!

[@DawnAim1962]

I'd imagine it is the same for all coffee makers! Left over water residue can build up and get nasty. Properly cleaning it will help it last longer and help your coffee taste better and probably most likely keep you from getting sick.

[@courtneybritt9375]

You need to clean ALL coffee makers so this is not specific to this one

[@saraguinta]

I've owned my Ninja Coffee Bar for 2 1/2 years and I've never had the problem with the clean light coming on ... this is the first time it's come on... so it's the first time I'm cleaning it 🤦‍♀️ I own the model that does not have a carafe .... the only issue that I'm experiencing is the basket is sticking...it takes a lot of effort to pull it open. But other than that.... after all this time this has been the best coffee maker I've ever owned. I make my hot coffee in the mornings and an iced drink in the afternoon... it's saved me a lot of money on my Starbucks budget!

[@yanggarbo1989]

it worked. thanks.

[@Fantabulosity]

You're welcome! So glad it helped!

[@marks6951]

Great Video I'm Doo for a Cleaning on my ninja... You say hard water,,,, imagine your plumbing fixtures, faucets, shower, toilet, iff you own the Home or investment, get a water Softener!!!... Buy a Good one!! You'll save in the long run plumbing replacement.. I have a Kenetico Brand.. Love it.. Good Video... TY

[@Fantabulosity]

Water softeners are a good thing, that's for sure!

[@deberinaemelander9371]

Thanks. I'm going to try this.

[@Fantabulosity]

You're welcome! I hope it works for you!

[@deberinaemelander9371]

The only frustrating thing I found, is that I am not able to get that small circular domed in part cleaned at the center/bottom of the reservoir which lets the water through to the basket where the coffee is, & any screws are covered in plastic, so you cannot take it apart. 😞

[@hollywoodmomof3]

Deberina Emelander I’m having the same problem 😬

[@blazebaby89]

Thank you for this! I purchased a refurbished machine and the cleaning light was on at first use. I used a different technique and the cleaning light turned off, until I unplugged/replugged it :/ hopefully your method works for me! Side question, have you had to "babysit" your machine at all? When attempting to make a second cup of coffee, only a couple ounces would brew at a time and I had to start several cycles to get a full cup. I saw numerous online reviews of others having this issue so I'm curious if you've run across that yourself.

[@Fantabulosity]

I hope it works for you too! I've actually never had that problem! Ninja is REALLY good about helping out when I've called, in case you want to call them and maybe they can troubleshoot it for you!

[@blazebaby89]

Fantabulosity so far your method has worked! I cleaned it as per your instructions here and I've had no issues since then (June 1st). Thank you for saving my machine ♥️

[@smilinkristy]

I was told the partial cup issue usually was related to the machine needing to be cleaned too. :)

[@Fantabulosity]

Woo Hoo! I'm so glad that it has!!! Thank you so much for letting us know!

[@jwhitty14]

It worked, Thank you!!!

[@Fantabulosity]

Glad it helped!

[@anon7950]

When do you decide when to clean it...My Ninja Coffee Maker is New. I'm not sure if I've reached my 10th cup yet...lol

[@Fantabulosity]

Haha! Well your "clean" light should come on and that's when you'll know it's time!

[@anon7950]

@@Fantabulosity Great! Thanks for getting back beauty!😊

[@mattingly1217]

So do you have to use distilled water for all 3 process's?

[@Fantabulosity]

They recommend using filtered water (distilled would be fine I'm sure) for the entire cleaning process!

[@kikiscorner4184]

Well I was about to do it your way, but when I start the clean cycle my display starts a timer for 60 mins. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Fantabulosity]

Oh! I have been told that some models are different!

[@HeatieMcSweetie]

Mine as well! My default is an hour.

[@mamaflores9837]

Mine takes an hour instead of 8 mins, and the clean light never goes off 😩

[@Fantabulosity]

I have heard that some models do take an hour! I'm sorry the light never goes off. Do you think it could be hard water?

[@mamaflores9837]

@@Fantabulosity I think so thanks for the info!

[@greasewoodflats]

For the models that take an hour, you must flush after by filling with clean water and selecting the clean button within 15 minutes. If you miss the 15 minute window for flushing, it will not reset the clean light.

[@spiritualsarver2125]

GREAT video! I appreciate you doing the “quick reviews of, “how to”. Thanks for sharing!! p.s. IT WORKED GREAT!

[@Fantabulosity]

Yay!! So glad it was helpful, thank you so much!

[@cwfain]

FYI: Hard water adversely affects the taste of your coffee, according to many KZbin reviews. Thanks for your video.🙏🏻

[@Fantabulosity]

Absolutely!! I believe that for sure.

[@heatheraleo]

This makes no sense. The clean cycle on mine has 2 cycles with it. The first cycle is 1 hour. You press the button once, let it do it's thing. It automatically pauses for you for close to an hour, then it forces all the water through the last few minutes, then it beeps indicating it needs to be flushed. The second flush cycle is the one that lasts 8 minutes. Do you have an older model? Mine was purchased probably a few years ago. Clean light is still on, does not go away no matter how much vinegar I use, no matter how many times I run the clean cycles. I've also tried a descaling solution specifically for coffee makers. Clean light is still on. One thing I did notice though... After getting frustrated with this terrible device, I unplugged it, tipped it over, and out poured a bunch of water with tons of sediment that had been collecting in the top where the water comes out. It was not coming out in any kind of cycle. Guess it needed some force. Now the clean cycle is getting stuff out. So if anyone is having trouble too with their clean cycle not doing anything, try giving this machine a shake upside down. It helps if you start the clean cycle for the water to collect, then shut the power off and unplug.

[@AdamB5000]

Must be slightly different models. I've seen people describe their unit working differently with the clean cycle. I don't have an eight minute clean, and this 15 minute rinse out thing after is foreign to me, too. My unit has a 60 minutes clean cycle, and thanks to a comment here, I found that if I long press the clean button, it starts a 4 hour clean cycle. We'll see how that goes.

[@qtgirl32]

I shook mine out & had a bunch of black sediment come out of top holes 😖. Now trying the 4 hr deep clean which I have never done. I have done numerous 1 hr deep cleans and light goes on after 2-3 uses🤦🏻‍♀️. I just cleaned the plates and head as well. Seems like every 1/2 hour more cleaning water strains through during 4 hr clean process. Just have to be around for FLUSH light to go off because you have 15 minutes to push clean again for it to go through proper FLUSH through process. I will let you know if that will do the trick. I just need to stop seeing that annoying clean light blink!!! Also, if you use a white paper filter through clean and rinse process you can see the lime scale rocks at the bottom and the black sediment stain the filter if it’s dirty. Eww.

[@qtgirl32]

Well that didn’t work. Ran 4 hour deep clean x 5 in a row. I even used a 75% vinegar solution. Clean light still comes on.🤷🏻‍♀️ Guess I’ll have to live with clean light on. My Ninja still makes good coffee and in good time. No delays.

[@kailene5430]

Just bought my mine three months ago barely used and light is already coming on

[@Fantabulosity]

If it has had any water sitting in it (even just a little) it probably will trigger the light because it will want to be cleaned if it has been 3 months or so. I hope it cleans well for you!

[@mariameza7934]

I found out that by accident someone moved the drip/stop leveler to drip and that was my trouble shooting in my coffee maker. I turned the level to stop position and then everything work fine now.

[@dontask996]

This worked! Thank you!!

[@Fantabulosity]

Glad it helped!

[@yolandacarlos3737]

My wouldn’t do the cleaning cycle

[@erniewurtz243]

Thanks for the help

[@Fantabulosity]

Any time!

[@gerrygalvan7313]

Why can't Ninja say the amount of vinegar? That is so annoying. I thought the pause was automatic?

[@Msigw]

The other version of the bar has the built in "pause soak". So instead of 8 minutes, it takes one hour. Sucks some in right away, spits it out, then pauses on its own over the course of one hour. The light goes off, but will come back on shortly. We used to use RO water and the light never came on for 3 years. Switched to pitcher style filtered water and now it comes on all the time. I'm considering taking it apart and actually cleaning it with brushes or a sponge - because what else do we clean by splashing vinegar on and simply rinsing off? Nothing. Because it does nothing. lol. Either that, or I'll snip the wires to LED in the CLEAN button...

[@nicolecourtney8688]

Omg i thought i was the only one having these issues! I too have contemplated disabling the clean light 😂👏

[@blueunikorn63]

Instead of cutting the wires to disable the light, why not just put a decorative sticker over the light or paint it with black nail polish. You may need to replace your coffee bar every 2 years or so but hey, the light won't be much of a bother.

[@shalayc2334]

Thanks love ❤️ worked !

[@Fantabulosity]

You're welcome!

[@margek]

I just cleaned mine yesterday with vinegar and water but I never pressed clean I just ran it through 😬 I forgot all about the clean button and just did it like any other coffee pot. My clean button never lit up. I just figured it was time.

[@Fantabulosity]

I'm sure that cleans it a bit! But yep, when that clean light comes on, you may want to try this longer process just to stay ahead of it! :)

[@georgeherod4252]

Thank you! I ran a full reservoir of white vinegar twice and my light still won't go out.

[@Fantabulosity]

Well shoot! I wonder if it may take quite a few cycles for your machine?!

[@Julieryantiffany]

My light was still orange

[@Fantabulosity]

Thank you for letting us know!