Troubleshooting - Mr. Coffee BVMC-KG6 User Manual

If your Brewer has been in an environment below freezing,
please be sure to let it warm to room temperature for 2
hours before using.
De-Scaling Your Brewer
The Brewer should be de-scaled every 3-6 months to ensure
optimal performance or when there are white deposits in the
Water Reservoir. It is possible for calcium deposits to build up
faster, making it necessary to de-scale more often. The three
Serving Size Indicators will fl ash indicating the Brewer needs
to be de-scaled.
1. Make sure you have at least 40 ounces of undiluted white
vinegar on hand. You will also need a 10 oz ceramic mug
(do not use a paper cup) and access to a sink.
2. Fill the Water Reservoir with 40 ounces of undiluted white
vinegar, place a ceramic mug on the Drip Tray Plate.
3. Close the Brew Head and perform a brew into the ceramic
mug without adding a K-Cup
4. Repeat the brew cycle until the Water Reservoir is empty
and then allow it to sit for at least 60 minutes.
5. Fill the Water Reservoir with 40 ounces of fi ltered or
purifi ed water, close the Brew Head, place a cup on the
Drip Tray Plate and perform a brew.
6. Repeat the brew cycle until the Water Reservoir is empty
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(with no K-Cup pack in place) to clean the Brewer
plumbing and get rid of any residual taste from the vinegar.
The Brewer is now ready for normal use again.
Note: If the de-scale process is not followed correctly or if
you choose not to de-scale your Brewer, the lights can be
reset as with most other Mr. Coffee
the Brewer for 30 seconds.
TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR SINGLE SERVE BREWER
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Your MR. COFFEE Single Serve Brewer has been carefully
designed to give you many years of trouble-free service.
In the unlikely event that your new coffeemaker does not
operate satisfactorily, please review the following potential
problems and try the steps recommended BEFORE you call an
Authorized Sunbeam Service Center.
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Brewers, by unplugging
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PROBLEM SOLUTION
Brewer does Make sure the Brew•Off Button is pressed and
not have power is illuminated.
Plug Brewer into an independent outlet.
Check to be sure that it is plugged in securely.
Plug into a different outlet.
Brewer will not If Brewer is cold/frozen, wait for at least two
brew hours for it to reach room temperature before
powering on.
Check to make sure there is water in the
Water Reservoir and the Brew Head is closed
securely. NOTE: the Brew•Off Button will fl ash
if the Brew Head is open.
Lift Brew Head and replace K-Cup
reset the Brewer.
Brewer not The exit needle may be clogged (refer to page 14).
brewing a full
Clean K-Cup
serving
and rinse under faucet (refer to page 14).
De-scale the Brewer (refer to page 16).
If you have repeated the de-scale procedure
on your Brewer two times and the Brewer is
still not brewing, contact Customer Service.
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Won't work K-Cup Assembly Housing needs to be removed.
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with Keurig My
Esnure My K-Cup
K-Cup ®
Add Water Light Press the Brew●Off Button to begin brewing.
is still fl ashing after The Add Water light will then turn off.
Water Reservoir is
refi lled
® pack to
® Assembly Housing if necessary
® lid is secured tightly.
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