[Electronics-Talk] K cup brewer wanted that is totally accessible!

Sat Jan 6 22:56:09 UTC 2018

It's been a long time since I've done it, Annette, but it was part water and 
part lemon juice. I'll have to think about this more and see if I could 
remember how much lemon juice to how much water I used, which worked very 
well. I found out about using Lemon juice because that's what my parents 
used for their pots. I'll write back with some more information about this.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Annette Carr via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: "'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'" 
<electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: <amcarr1 at verizon.net>
Sent: Friday, January 05, 2018 3:10 PM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] K cup brewer wanted that is totally 
accessible!


> How much lemon juice do you mix with how much water?  Or at least I am
> guessing that you mix it with water.
>
> Annette
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Arlene via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 5, 2018 12:02 AM
> To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Arlene <arlenes71154 at earthlink.net>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] K cup brewer wanted that is totally
> accessible!
>
> Pam, I've used vinigar, for cleaning my coffee pots before, but I've also
> used lemon in stead.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Pamela Dominguez via Electronics-Talk" 
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: "Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "Pamela Dominguez" <geodom at optonline.net>
> Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 9:14 PM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] K cup brewer wanted that is totally
> accessible!
>
>
>> That's interesting; because that's what people usually use to clean
>> regular coffeemakers; having nothing to do with descaling.  If that's
>> only for hard water, then I guess I don't have to do it.  Pam.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Christopher Chaltain via Electronics-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 8:12 PM
>> To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
>> Cc: Christopher Chaltain
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] K cup brewer wanted that is totally
>> accessible!
>>
>> Vinegar is used to descale. The acidity in the vinegar breaks up the
>> scaling you get when you heat hard water.
>>
>>
>> On 01/04/2018 05:47 PM, Pamela Dominguez via Electronics-Talk wrote:
>>> I bought mine toward the end of 2012.  I use regular water.  I was
>>> told you only have to descale the thing if you have hard water.  What
>>> it sounds like talking about using the vinegar, is just a regular
> cleaning.
>>> Pam.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message----- From: Tom Lange via Electronics-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 4:10 PM
>>> To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
>>> Cc: Tom Lange
>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] K cup brewer wanted that is totally
>>> accessible!
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>> Thanks for the tips on de-scaling. I got my Keurig as a Christmas
>>> gift back in 2011 or 2012 and it still makes a great cup of coffee. I
>>> have one of those Brita water filters, have always used filtered
>>> water and have never de-scaled the unit. So aside from any visual
>>> indicators, how would one know if de-scaling is necessary?  Does the
>>> unit eventually stop working or would it just give you a
>>> lousy-tasting cup of coffee? Also, as a side note/question, with so
>>> many people using k-cups, are any k-cup manufacturers making
>>> biodegradable k-cups? Who knows how many millions upon millions of 
>>> k-cups
> eventually make their way into landfills.
>>>
>>> Tom
>>>
>>>> On Jan 4, 2018, at 5:43 AM, Cook, Shannon via Electronics-Talk
>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I use straight vinegar.    I also descale about every 4 months.
>>>>
>>>> Shannon Cook, MSW, CPM
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>>> On Behalf Of Star Gazer via Electronics-Talk
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 3:50 PM
>>>> To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'
>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Star Gazer <pickrellrebecca at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] K cup brewer wanted that is totally
>>>> accessible!
>>>>
>>>>                Thank you Shannon.
>>>> What is the vinegar to water ratio you use? How often do you descale?
>>>> I also don't leave the machine on.
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>>> On Behalf Of Cook, Shannon via Electronics-Talk
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 11:47 AM
>>>> To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Cook, Shannon <Shannon.Cook at sccb.sc.gov>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] K cup brewer wanted that is totally
>>>> accessible!
>>>>
>>>> I always use white vinegar.  I run it through, a full tank of it,
>>>> leave it on for several hours, then begin running regular water through
> it.
>>>> Usually, it takes 2 tanks of water for me to completely get the
>>>> vinegar smell out of it.  I have had my Keurig for 9 years now.  I
>>>> attribute descaling on a routine basis for why it has worked well for 
>>>> so
> long.
>>>> Also, I don't leave the machine on
>>>>
>>>> Shannon Cook, MSW, CPM
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>>> On Behalf Of Star Gazer via Electronics-Talk
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 8:02 AM
>>>> To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'
>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Star Gazer <pickrellrebecca at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] K cup brewer wanted that is totally
>>>> accessible!
>>>>
>>>>                One more question about the k select, how does it
>>>> indicate that it wants to be descaled, and do you have to use the
>>>> descaling solution or can you use white vinegar?
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>>> On Behalf Of Annette Carr via Electronics-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 7:53 AM
>>>> To: kellerb03 at gmail.com; 'Discussion of accessible home electronics
>>>> and appliances' <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: amcarr1 at verizon.net
>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] K cup brewer wanted that is totally
>>>> accessible!
>>>>
>>>> We just got the Keurig Classic from Bed Bath & Beyond for $99, minus
>>>> the 20% coupon.  $79 is not a bad price, and I think you can also
>>>> order it online from them and use a coupon.  I will have to provide
>>>> the model number later when I can get someone to read it.
>>>>
>>>> There is a power button, a strong brew button and 4 cup sizes. The
>>>> power and stronger buttons are both dome shaped, but are in distinct
>>>> locations that there is no confusing them.  The 4 cup size buttons,
>>>> what I would call bowl shaped.  They are arranged vertically and
>>>> have a graduated size difference.  The one at the bottom is the
>>>> smallest in size and is for the smallest cup.  The top button is the
>>>> largest and is for the largest cup size.  We have only had it since
>>>> Christmas, so still getting used to it.
>>>>
>>>> We also have the storage drawer that sits under the Keurig.  The
>>>> inside of the drawer has a metal frame that makes up 6 columns to
>>>> store the K-cups. I really like it as we can dedicate different
>>>> columns to different flavors of K-cups, i.e. tea, hot cocoa, decafe
>>>> coffee and regular, etc.  At this time, I have not found any other
>>>> way to figure out which K-cups are which.
>>>>
>>>> HTH,
>>>> Annette
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>>> On Behalf Of Brad Keller via Electronics-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 5:07 AM
>>>> To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'
>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Brad Keller <kellerb03 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] K cup brewer wanted that is totally
>>>> accessible!
>>>>
>>>> I would look for the Kurig K55. It basically has 5 buttons... 3 for
>>>> the
>>>> 3 different cup sizes, one for power, and one to start the heating
>>>> process.
>>>> It's pretty easy to use... turn on the power and wait for it to
>>>> heat, insert the K cup, then select the cup size... 6 OZ 8 OZ or 10
>>>> OZ, then when it's done I just turn the power off until the next
>>>> time I want to use it.
>>>>
>>>> Brad Keller
>>>> kellerb03 at gmail.com
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>>> On Behalf Of Mike via Electronics-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 3:30 AM
>>>> To: Electronics-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Mike
>>>> Subject: [Electronics-Talk] K cup brewer wanted that is totally
>>>> accessible!
>>>>
>>>> I want to buy a K cup brewer that is totally accessible! I like the
>>>> Keurig
>>>> <https://coffeemakerpicks.com/single-serve-coffee-makers/#Keurig_K45
>>>> > but as a blind person I cannot be sure of the water level that is
>>>> going into the cup. Any suggesting appreciated.
>>>>
>>>> Mike
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Electronics-Talk mailing list
>>>> Electronics-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
>>>> for
>>>> Electronics-Talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/keller
>>>> b03%40gm
>>>> ail.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ---
>>>> This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software.
>>>> https://www.avast.com/antivirus
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Electronics-Talk mailing list
>>>> Electronics-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
>>>> for
>>>> Electronics-Talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/amcarr
>>>> 1%40veri
>>>> zon.net
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Electronics-Talk mailing list
>>>> Electronics-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
>>>> for
>>>> Electronics-Talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/pickre
>>>> llrebecc
>>>> a%40gmail.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Electronics-Talk mailing list
>>>> Electronics-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
>>>> for
>>>> Electronics-Talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/shanno
>>>> n.cook%4
>>>> 0sccb.sc.gov
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Electronics-Talk mailing list
>>>> Electronics-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
>>>> for
>>>> Electronics-Talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/pickre
>>>> llrebecc
>>>> a%40gmail.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Electronics-Talk mailing list
>>>> Electronics-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
>>>> for
>>>> Electronics-Talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/shanno
>>>> n.cook%40sccb.sc.gov
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Electronics-Talk mailing list
>>>> Electronics-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
>>>> for
>>>> Electronics-Talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/lange8
>>>> 5%40gmail.com
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Electronics-Talk mailing list
>>> Electronics-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Electronics-Talk:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/geodom%
>>> 40optonline.net
>>>
>>> ---
>>> This email has been checked for viruses by AVG.
>>> http://www.avg.com
>>>
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Electronics-Talk mailing list
>>> Electronics-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Electronics-Talk:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/chaltai
>>> n%40gmail.com
>>
>> --
>> Christopher (CJ)
>> Chaltain at Gmail
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Electronics-Talk mailing list
>> Electronics-Talk at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Electronics-Talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/geodom%4
>> 0optonline.net
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Electronics-Talk mailing list
>> Electronics-Talk at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Electronics-Talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/arlenes7
>> 1154%40earthlink.net
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Electronics-Talk mailing list
> Electronics-Talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Electronics-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/amcarr1%40veri
> zon.net
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Electronics-Talk mailing list
> Electronics-Talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for 
> Electronics-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/arlenes71154%40earthlink.net