Cleaning The Cold Water Reservoir; Emptying The Internal Hot Water Tank; Descaling Your Brewer; Storage - Keurig K-CUP K10 mini Plus Owner's Manual

SECTION 5 Cleaning & Maintenance (continued)

Cleaning the Cold Water Reservoir

it is normal over time for discoloration, spotting or staining to appear in
the Cold Water Reservoir. Results will vary depending on the mineral
content of the water used but will not affect the operation of the brewer.
However, be sure to clean the Cold Water Reservoir regularly to
minimize build-up.
To access the Cold Water Reservoir, lift the lid. Remove the Water Level Guide
(fig. 6) and then clean inside the reservoir with a damp, non-abrasive lint-free
cloth as necessary (fig. 7).
Replace the Water Level Guide and lower the lid when finished.
The Water Level Guide is not dishwasher safe.
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Emptying the Internal Hot Water Tank

Brewer must be powered off but plugged in.
• Lower the Cold Water Reservoir Lid.
• Place a mug on the Drip Tray.
• Press and hold down the BREW Button and continue to hold until all the
water is dispensed into the mug.
There will be a 3 to 5 second delay before water begins to dispense.

Descaling Your Brewer

Depending on the mineral content of your water, calcium deposits or scale
may build up in your brewer. Scale is non-toxic but if left unattended can
hinder brewer performance. Regularly descaling your brewer every 3-6
months helps maintain the heating element, and other internal parts that
come in contact with water. Calcium deposits may build up faster, making it
necessary to descale more often. Properly follow the descaling procedure.
Descaling Procedure
Before you begin, you will need a large ceramic mug, fresh water, descale
solution and access to a sink. Do not use a paper cup.
STeP 1: FiRST DeSCALinG SoLUTion RinSe
• Turn on your brewer.
• Pour one third (4.6 oz.) of the Keurig Descaling Solution into the cold
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Water Reservoir then add fresh water to the 10 oz. fill level.
• Place a large ceramic mug on the Drip Tray Plate. Do not use a paper cup.
• Lift the Handle but do not add a K-Cup ® pack.
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• After 5 seconds, lower Handle and press the BREW button.
• Once solution is dispensed, discard hot contents into sink.
STeP 2: SeConD DeSCALinG SoLUTion RinSe
• Repeat above process up until you press the BREW button.
• When BREW button turns solid red, power off as it starts to dispense.
• Let brewer stand for at least 30 minutes.
• Power on the brewer, lift and lower Handle, then press BREW button.
• Discard the hot contents into sink.
STeP 3: FReSH WATeR RinSe
• Repeat Step 1 (3 times) – using 10 oz. of fresh water each time.
• You may need to perform additional Fresh Water Rinse cycles if you notice
any residual taste.
NOTE: The cleaning action of Keurig Descaling Solution may result in a foam
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dispensed from the brewer. This is natural, as the solution is reacting with the
scale inside. For a brewer that is heavily scaled, the brewer may not fill
properly after the descaler is added. if this occurs, you may see only a small
or no output dispensed followed by the sound of air blowing out. if this occurs:
• Turn off and unplug the brewer.
• Plug the brewer back in, power on, and repeat the Step 3 Fresh Water
Rinse cycle. The brewer should begin to function normally as the solution
is rinsed out and the scale is removed. If problem persists, allow brewer
to sit unplugged for at least 30 minutes before continuing with the rinse.
Visit us online for more information at www.keurig.com/descaling.
Storage
Empty the Internal Hot Water Tank and Cold Water Reservoir before storing.
See page 14. Store your brewer in a safe, frost-free environment in an upright
position.
Storing the brewer in cold temperatures may cause any residual
condensation to freeze inside the brewer and could cause damage.
Before using your brewer after storage, wipe the Cold Water Reservoir with a
damp, non-abrasive lint-free cloth and run three (3) cleaning brews (without
K-Cup ® packs). See page 8 for initial cleansing brew process.
Let brewer rest at room temperature for at least 2 hours before
powering on.
Storing the Power Cord
Behind the brewer is a convenient
compartment to hold the Power Cord
during transport or storage (fig. 8).
Service 8
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Beyond these recommended cleaning and maintenance procedures, this
brewer is not user serviceable. See page 18 for warranty guidelines. For
service, please refer to the Warranty section in this guide.
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