Hi there, My soda maker has lost the ability to dispense its contents. I've used it very few times. Is there something I can do to fix it? Very disappointed. Thanks in advance!
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Make sure the plastic straw tightly fits the round plastic part, and that both together create a seal at the top of the bottle before you add the top black handle+ charger (make sure that part is tightly screwed in). When you're ready to add your CO2, do it quickly (no gas should escape) and when the bubbling action stops, shake bottle for about a minute. Good luck!
1778323
Are you filling it up to the red line? If it is over filled you cannot dispense the entirety of the contents. Are you dispensing the contents with in the first two days?
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If you have hard water then it may have clogged up the dispenser nozzle. Try running hot water through the nozzle mechanism with a little soap. Rinse really well.
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Make sure the plastic straw tightly fits the round plastic part, and that both together create a seal at the top of the bottle before you add the top black handle+ charger (make sure that part is tightly screwed in).When you're ready to add your CO2, do it quickly (no gas should escape) and when the bubbling action stops, shake bottle for about a minute.Good luck!
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Oh my goodness, thank you so much for posting this solution! I have just spent an hour trying to unclog the filters with the cleaning tool and with vinegar, but to no avail. I didn't think it was clogged with coffee grounds since I've only used pods so far, and as far as I know, we don't have hard water. (Plus, we've only been using the machine for 2 weeks.) I was ready to bring it back to the store. It turns out the water tank just wasn't pushed in all the way. Seems to me this simple suggestion should be in the list of troubleshooting tips in the owner's manual, because I have a feeling a number of people are having this problem and attributing it to something more serious. Oh my goodness, thank you so much for posting this solution! I have just spent an hour trying to unclog the filters with the cleaning tool and with vinegar, but to no avail. I didn't think it was clogged with coffee grounds since I've only used pods so far, and as far as I know, we don't have hard water. (Plus, we've only been using the machine for 2 weeks.) I was ready to bring it back to the store. It turns out the water tank just wasn't pushed in all the way. Seems to me this simple suggestion should be in the list of troubleshooting tips in the owner's manual, because I have a feeling a... » Read More Oh my goodness, thank you so much for posting this solution! I have just spent an hour trying to unclog the filters with the cleaning tool and with vinegar, but to no avail. I didn't think it was clogged with coffee grounds since I've only used pods so far, and as far as I know, we don't have hard water. (Plus, we've only been using the machine for 2 weeks.) I was ready to bring it back to the store. It turns out the water tank just wasn't pushed in all the way. Seems to me this simple suggestion should be in the list of troubleshooting tips in the owner's manual, because I have a feeling a number of people are having this problem and attributing it to something more serious. « Show Less
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Same thing happened to me. I could not find one and eventually had to dispose of the entire thing. You're better off buying them at the store and making sure replacement carafes are available. Sorry I could not be of any more help.
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Have you tried reducing the amount of liquid you put in? I noticed that CO2 would eject through the hole on the neck of the bottle if I had the water level too high. Was pretty simple to cope with. Beyond that, there shouldn't be any other quirks. If they continue, I would contact amazon or the mfctr to see about a replacement unit. We really do love ours.
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I also had this issue. My problem was I did not screw the plastic ring part tight enough around the base unit and hence there was no pressure building up, and the pump wasn't dispensing. I called the MISTO customer service and they send me a replacement pump for free, in case there is an issue with the pump part.
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I had this problem, too, until I realized I wasn't opening the spout completely. Try pushing down on the black push button on top until it's completely depressed, then pouring. I had no problems after that.
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Sorry, I don't know. But I use distilled water in mine, so if you can switch to distilled water, that should help.
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The same thing happened to mine when I was using tap water in it. Even though they say you can use tap water I couldn't use it in mine because it stopped working. I ordered a new one and only used distilled water in it. It's been working for a couple of years now. If you contact the Shark people, they will fix it for you but you'll have to ship it back to them.
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i did not have that problem. Have you tried contacting the manufacturer? Or else I would try a solution of water with vinegar and baking soda swished around. Just an idea.
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My guess is: You haven't cleaned the nozzle apparatus. I always soak mine in water after use. If yours is really clogged, you may have to disassemble it partially to get to the clogged parts. Soaking in vinegar and water mix will help dissolve crud as well. I have not had to do that so I cannot advise on the procedure. A tall parfait glass gives enough height and will reach the nozzle for immediate post brewing soaking. Hope this helps, DEE
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You may have a coffee ground stuck in the dispenser. I take the back tank off, and turn it upside down and clean it with a toothbrush when this happens. Rinse well. Good luck!
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Make sure that the solution bottle is pushed down all the way in the holder. Mine does the same if it is not all the way in the holder. Hope that works for you!
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I had the sam problem. I wasn't using DISTILLED water. It is a MUST. Clean the glass bowl and with white vinegar. Run steamer again with a about a cap full of vinegar to clean out the upper tubing. It will work fine after that. Remember, ONLY use distilled water.
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It sounds like your pump went out. You can contact Chauvet about a replacement, our get the part number and find a replacement online somewhere, or there are companies that repair foggers, you can also try to clean your pump on your own, but make sure you are prepared to buy a new pump should that not work for you. To make sure my pumps don't get clogged up and to keep build up out of the lines, i run mine about every the months, and for cleaning, i just run some white vinegar through the system. This helps to clean gunk out of lines and heater block. It also brings the output back to what it was new, output decreases over time as it gets clogged up. If any more questions, please feel free to ask.
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I have not had to exchange mine yet (just got it a couple of weeks ago) but according to walmart.com you take the empty cylinder to customer service at walmart and they will give you a replacement for $14.97. You can buy a spare cylinder for $30 at walmart so you are not without one when you run out. Then when one is empty you just run it by the store. Again this is just what I have read in the Q&A; at walmart.com http://www.walmart.com/ip/SodaStream-CO-2-Spare-Carbonator-60-Liter/21081324
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Mine stopped working because the overpressure valve failed. No matter what I did, I couldn't get enough pressure built up to make the water come up through the coffee grounds and into the top chamber. Maybe your S.A.F.E. valve needs to be cleaned? If that doesn't resolve your issue, I'd say it's junk.
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Make sure you are pressing hard enough on the carbonation button. I had the same problem with mine until I realized I wasn't pressing it down all the way. Try two firm, short bursts. You will feel the difference in the pressure on the button when you get it right.