How to Clean a Ninja Coffee Maker?

When it comes to making the best cup of Ninja coffee at home, one thing you need to ensure is a properly functioning coffee maker, which is why you must know how to clean a Ninja coffee maker!

Plus, good coffee at home, means you need to spend less money at coffee shops…

That’s why you are here today: your Ninja coffee bar is needing some attention because it’s been a while since you gave it some love and care. Am I right?!

No worries, after reading this article, your Ninja coffee bar will be up and running like a track star!

How to Clean a Ninja Coffee Maker

In order to clean the ninja coffee maker, you have to follow a few easy steps. There are many ways you can try to deep clean a ninja coffee bar; we are going to explore a couple of them. Let's have a look at these methods:

1. Use White Vinegar Solution – The Fastest and Simplest Way
2. Using a Descaling Solution

1. Use White Vinegar Solution - The Fastest and Simplest Way

Vinegar is an inexpensive and versatile cleaning product, and it can be used to clean the Ninja coffee bar effectively. It is the all-natural solution for your dirty coffee machine.

Since white vinegar contains citric acid, it's great at cutting through tough coffee residue and removing musty odors. It's also a natural disinfectant, so your coffee will smell fresh all the time.

You will need plain white vinegar and water to make the cleaning solution. The process isn't anything complicated, so you shouldn't have difficulty cleaning it. Follow the following steps to clean your Ninja coffee bar using white vinegar.

1. Empty Out Your Coffee Machine: Get rid of any coffee grounds or water from your Ninja coffee maker.
   
   
2. Add the Vinegar Solution: Now, add a travel mug equivalent amount of white vinegar into your machine's water reservoir and load the rest of the empty reservoir with fresh water.
   
   
3. Push the Correct Button: You will find there is a 'clean' button; click on it and allow it to clean itself for roughly a minute or so, and then push the same button for a second time to pause.
   
   Let your brewer sit like that for half an hour to an hour. And then, push the clean button again and keep it running. The whole process will take about 60 minutes.  Once cleaned, the clean light should get turned off all by itself.  
   
   
4. Do a Little Scrubbing: Pour the white vinegar mixture and water from the carafe and wash it. Clean the mesh filter brew basket and the reservoir as well. Use a brush to lightly scrub the filter holder, filter basket, and water reservoir.
   
   
5. Rinse Everything Properly: Rinse the reservoir again by adding more clean water and push the clean button to self-clean for another 5 minutes or so to finish its clean cycle.
   
   When you're done with that, rinse everything once again. And that's how you clean your coffee maker effortlessly.

2. Using a Descaling Solution

Another efficient way to clean a coffee maker is to use a descaling solution. Descaling removes minerals and impurities that build up over time and cause your machine to malfunction. You can buy any commercial descaling solution from grocery stores or online (see below):

Directions

1. Empty Your Coffee Maker: Get rid of all the coffee leftovers or water leftovers inside your coffee machine. It should be completely empty.
   
   
2. Assemble the Coffee Maker: Make sure the water tank, carafe and other parts of the coffee maker are in their right places. The carafe should be able to drain the cleaning solution. For the best results, you should run the machine in a full carafe setting.
   
   
3. Pour the Descaling Solution into the Water Chamber: Take the descaling solution and pour it into the water chamber. Add more water to dilute it. For this, consider following the instruction that comes with your descaling bottle.
   
   
4. Soak the Coffee Maker Parts and Use the Rinse Cycle: To complete the descaling process, you need to soak the coffee maker parts into the solution for a few hours.
   
   
5. Press the Clean Button: Your machine should come with this ‘Clean Button’. Press it and wait till you finish flushing the cycle and get rid of the descaling solution. If the machine does not have a flush cycle, fill it with fresh water and run a rinse cleaning cycle.
   
   
6. Rinse Everything Thoroughly: Take out the carafe and water reservoir to clean them with warm water. After that, give everything a good rinse, and you'll be good to go.

How to Clean Specific Ninja Coffee Maker Models

Specific models of ninja coffee bars come with special cleaning features and benefits. There are mainly 2 types of models, and these models are both equipped with hot and cold brewing systems.

1. Instructions for Date Code 0016-2516 (Classic Model) and 0016-3216 (Built-in Milk Frother Model)
2. Instructions for Date Code 2616-5216 (Classic Model) and 3316-5216 (Built-in Milk Frother Model)
3. Instructions for Date Code that Ends in 17 (yes, they are available in both styles)

The descaling process will require this recommended descaling solution:

1. Instructions for Date Code 0016-2516 and 0016-3216

1. Get Rid of the Coffee Grounds: Firstly, empty the water reservoir, the carafe, and the filter basket; get rid of any leftover water and coffee grounds. Choose the full carafe size and place the cleared-up carafe below the brew basket.
   
   
2. Use the Descaling Solution: Pour an entire Full Circle descaling solution bottle and mix with 32 oz. of hot water. If your model is smaller, fill it up to the max fill line.
   
   
3. Let the Descaling Solution Work: Click on the Clean button, and let the machine begin dispensing the descaling solution. Refrain from pressing any buttons from here on forth. It should take at least 8 minutes but if it takes longer do not press any buttons until it’s done.
   
   
4. Rinse the Carafe and Keep an Eye on the Clean Light: Afterward, remove and clear up the water tank and the carafe, and rinse thoroughly for an empty cycle. Please fill up the tank to its maximum fill line using fresh and clean water and put the carafe and the tank back to their places.

After cleaning is completed, the clean light should turn off. Once that is finished, wash all the removable parts using dish soap, wipe the unit using a damp cloth, reattach everything, refill the reservoir with water, and you will have a clean ninja coffee maker in your hand!

2. Instructions for Date Code 2616-5216 and 3316-5216

1. The cleaning process is the same as above till step 3. When carrying out step 3, let the machine sit for an hour instead of 8 minutes.
   
   
2. After an hour, you will hear the beep for the flush setting, get rid of the water from the reservoir and carafe.
   
   
3. Fill them up again to the max fill line with clean water and press the clean button once again.
4. Continue cleaning for 15 minutes and then remove all removable items to clean them separately with dish soap and warm water.
   
   
5. Use a damp cloth to wipe everything up, and then set everything back up.

3. Instructions for Date Code That Ends in 17

1. Again, do the same steps as the previous one up to step 2.
   
   
2. When you hear a beep, that'll be the ninja coffee bar clean light turning off. That's your signal to remove everything and pour some rinse water.
   
   
3. Make sure the Classic Brew setting is on while you're doing all of this.
   
   
4. Do the same steps as steps 3 to 5 from the previous one.

Why Should I Bother Cleaning My Ninja Coffee Maker?

Your coffee tastes better when it's clean. You can't make great coffee without first starting with great water. Coffee machines should be cleaned regularly to avoid the buildup of old coffee, minerals, and other contaminants that can affect the taste of your coffee.

You have to remember that your coffee machine is a breeding ground for bacteria. Let's face it — nobody likes to think about the fact that their coffee maker is helping bacteria reproduce; that is just disgusting.

But it's true. The inside of your coffee machine is a moist, dark environment that is perfect for the task. So, you better keep your machine clean.

The saying goes, "Your coffee is only as good as the equipment you brew it with." So, the same can be said for your coffee maker. Even if you have the most expensive, high-quality coffee beans and the best coffee-making techniques, if your coffee maker isn't clean, you're not going to get the best brew.

And the Ninja coffee maker is a workhorse. It makes delicious coffee and keeps your house full of caffeine. So, you must do some deep cleaning for your coffee brewers at least once in a while.

What if the Cleaning Process doesn't Work?

If your coffee is still tasting funky even after cleaning your machine, then maybe it is time for you to purchase a new one. So make sure to check out the ninja coffee bar and its various models and reviews to see which one would be the best coffee maker for you!

Ninja is a brand that is known for making electronics and kitchen appliances. Their coffee maker is one of the most popular products on their roster.

This device is an electric coffee brewer that can make coffee quickly and without a lot of fuss, and it can be used to make iced coffee and hot cocoa, too!

It works by having a reservoir of coffee grinds inside the maker, and it uses a spinning action to drizzle hot water over the grounds and then collect the brewed coffee in a carafe or cup.

Moreover, this machine also comes with a built-in milk frother for making those lattes and cappuccinos that everyone loves. The lid, water reservoir, glass carafe, and permanent filter are all dishwasher safe, making them easy to clean.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Bottom Line

We hope that this detailed guide on how to clean a Ninja coffee maker has helped you!

And keep in mind that although daily cleaning is not necessary, you must clean it at least once every one or two months. That way, you can consistently enjoy a cup of freshly brewed coffee!