"The culprit isn't the machine itself, but the shared spout where all those flavors are dispensed. Each time a new soda flows through, a small amount of the previous drink can linger in the nozzle. That leftover liquid has just enough kick to sneak into your fresh pour, leaving you with a flavor mashup you didn't ask for. But don't you worry your soda-loving mind - there's a simple trick that solves the problem every time: flush the spout with water before filling your cup."
"Freestyle machines have a water option on the menu. By selecting it and letting the nozzle run for just a few seconds, you're essentially rinsing out the remnants of whatever flavor came before. Think of it like clearing a straw before taking a drink - you want the clean, intended taste, not the leftovers. Once you've flushed the spout, you can confidently pour your soda without worrying about an accidental flavor twist."
"You might not always need a rinse, but there are times when it pays to be extra careful. Switching from a dark soda to a lighter drink, like Sprite from Diet Coke, is a prime example. A little bit of cola syrup left behind can overpower those subtler flavors. The same goes for mixing in flavored waters or unsweetened teas - they pick up hints of sweetness easily."
Coca-Cola Freestyle machines offer more than 100 flavor options through a single shared spout. Small amounts of the previous drink can linger in the nozzle and impart residual flavor into the next pour. Flushing the spout with the machine's water option rinses out these remnants and prevents unintended flavor mixing. Run the water for a few seconds before filling a cup to clear the nozzle. This is especially useful when switching from dark to lighter sodas, when dispensing flavored waters or unsweetened teas, or after the machine has sat unused for a while.
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