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Caring For Your Brewer
K-Cup® Pod Holder
To remove the K-Cup® pod holder from the
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brewer, lift the handle and grasp the top of
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the K-Cup® pod holder with one hand while
pushing up on the bottom of the K-Cup®
pod holder from underneath with the other
until it releases. After cleaning, align the
K-Cup® pod holder with the opening using
the two front ribs as a guide and snap into
place from the top.
CAUTION: There are sharp needles that puncture the K-Cup® pod above the K-Cup® pod holder and in the
bottom of the K-Cup® pod holder. To avoid risk of injury, do not put your fingers in the K-Cup® pod holder.
NOTE: Always remove and dispose of the used K-Cup® pod after brewing.
Funnel
Washing the funnel ensures a fresh
beverage experience. The funnel should be
washed regularly and can be removed from
the K-Cup® pod holder by pulling on it until
it pops off. To replace it, orient the snaps
to the indent and just snap it back onto the
K-Cup® pod holder.
Descaling Your Brewer
You should descale your brewer every 3-6 months. Properly
follow the descaling procedure.
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.
Descaling Procedure
Before you begin, you will need a large ceramic mug, fresh
water, Keurig® Descaling Solution, and access to a sink.
Do not use a paper cup. Ensure that there is no beverage
pod in the K-Cup® pod holder. Please allow approximately
45 minutes for the descaling procedure.
Empty the water from the water reservoir. If using a Keurig®
Water Filter, remove and set aside.
STEP 1: Cleansing Rinse
Press the power button to power the brewer off.
Pour the entire bottle of Keurig® Descaling Solution into
an emptied water reservoir. Then fill the empty bottle with
water and pour into the water reservoir. Press the power
button to turn the brewer back on.
Place a large mug on the drip tray and run a rinsing brew by lifting
and lowering the handle and selecting the largest brew size.
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Entrance Needle
Lift the brewer handle and locate the entrance needle on
the underside of the lid. To clean both holes in the needle,
hold the brewer handle in the upward position and with
your other hand, carefully insert a straightened paper clip
into both holes. Gently move it around to loosen any coffee
grounds. Lower the handle completely and run two water-
only brew cycles. Do not insert a K-Cup® pod.
TIP: Refer to support.keurig.com for video instructions on cleaning the entrance/exit needles.
STEP 2: Internal Tank Soak
Repeat the rinsing brew process until the add water light is
illuminated. Do not use a K-Cup® pod. Let brewer stand for
at least 30 minutes while still on.
After 30 minutes, discard any residual solution from the
water reservoir and rinse thoroughly.
STEP 3: Fresh Water Rinse
Fill the water reservoir with fresh water to and not beyond
the MAX fill line.
Place a large mug on the drip tray plate and run a rinsing
brew using the largest brew size. Do not use a K-Cup® pod.
Pour the contents of the mug into the sink.
Repeat brew process until you have completed at least 12
rinsing brews using the largest brew size. You may need to
refill the water reservoir at least one time during this process.
NOTE: The cleaning action of Keurig® Descaling Solution may result in a "foam" 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.
• If there is Keurig® Descaling Solution in the water reservoir, discard the contents, rinse the water reservoir
thoroughly and refill with water.
• 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.
Exit Needle
Remove the pod holder assembly and detach
the funnel. Locate the exit needle on the inside
bottom of the K-Cup® pod holder. Insert a
straightened paper clip into the exit needle to
loosen any coffee grounds.
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