Cleaning & Maintenance; Cleaning External Parts; De-Scaling; Cleaning The Water Reservoir - Keurig B50 Use & Care Manual

SECTION 3
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

Cleaning External Parts

Regular cleaning of the Brewer's external
components is recommended.
1. Never immerse the base unit in water or
other liquids. The Housing and other external
components may be cleaned with a soapy,
damp, non-abrasive cloth.
2. The Drip Tray can accumulate up to 8
ounces of overflow. The Drip Tray and Drip
Tray Plate should be periodically inspected
and rinsed clean. To remove the Drip Tray
Assembly, simply slide it toward you, keeping
it level at all times to avoid spilling. The Drip
Tray and Drip Tray Plate are dishwasher safe.
Cleaning the K-Cup
Holder Assembly
1. Cleaning the Parts
The K-Cup Holder Assembly is dishwasher
safe. To remove from the Brewer, open the
cover by lifting the Handle. Grasp the outside
housing of the K-Cup Holder with your
thumbs and the bottom of the Funnel with
your fingers. Push the Funnel straight up with
your fingertips while holding the housing
firmly. To replace the K-Cup holder Assembly,
just align it with the slots and press until it
snaps into place.
K-Cup Holder
Holder Assembly
K-Cup Holder
Funnel
2. Cleaning the Funnel
The Funnel can be removed from the K-Cup
Holder by pulling on it until it snaps off. The
Funnel is dishwasher safe. To replace it you can
snap it back onto the K-Cup Holder Assembly.
3. Cleaning the Exit Needle
The Exit Needle is located on the inside
bottom of the K-Cup Holder Assembly.
Should a clog arise due to coffee grinds, it
can be cleaned using a paper clip or similar
tool. Insert the paper clip into the Needle to
loosen the clog and push it out. Wash with
warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly.
CAUTION: There are sharp needles that
puncture the K-Cup above the K-Cup Holder
and in the bottom of the K-Cup Holder. To
avoid risk of injury, do not put your fingers in
the K-Cup Chamber.

Cleaning the Water Reservoir

and Water Reservoir Lid
The Water Reservoir Lid should be cleaned
with a damp soapy non-abrasive cloth. It
should not be put into the dishwasher.
The Water Reservoir can be cleaned with
soapy water and rinsed thoroughly. The Water
Reservoir can be placed into the dishwasher
for cleaning.
Do not dry the inside of the Water Reservoir
with a cloth as lint may remain.
CAUTION: Please rinse the Water Reservoir
thoroughly after cleaning to ensure that no
cleaners or cleaning solutions remain in
this area as they may contaminate the water
supply in the Brewer.
De-Scaling Your Brewer
Mineral content in water varies from place to
place. Depending on the mineral content of
the water in your area, calcium deposits or
scale may build up in your Brewer. Scale is
non-toxic, but left unattended, it can hinder
Brewer performance. De-scaling your Brewer
helps maintain the heating element, and other
internal parts of the Brewer that come in
contact with water.
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