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K-Cup® Pod Holder
To remove the K-Cup® pod holder from
the brewer, lift the handle and grasp
STRONG
the top of 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 months, or when the
descale notification turns on. 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 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
15-20 minutes for the descaling procedure.
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. The descaling procedure takes
approximately 20 minutes.
STEP 1: Prepare the Brewer
Pour the entire bottle of Keurig® Descale Solution
into an empty water reservoir. Then, fill the empty
bottle with water and pour into the water reservoir.
Do not insert a K-Cup® pod. Place a large mug on
the drip tray.
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.
Entrance Needles
Lift the brewer handle and locate the
entrance needles on the underside
of the lid. To clean the holes in the
needles, hold the brewer handle
in the upward position and with
your other hand, carefully insert a
straightened paper clip into all the
holes. Gently move it around to
loosen any coffee grounds. Lower
the handle completely and run a
cleansing brew two times. Do not
insert a K-Cup® pod.
STEP 2: Descale the Brewer
To activate Descale Mode, begin with the brewer plugged
in and powered off, then press and hold the 8oz and 12oz
buttons together for 3 seconds. When flashing, press the
brew button to start the descaling process. Once the brew is
complete, pour the hot liquid into the sink. Repeat this step
until the ADD WATER light illuminates.
STEP 3: Fresh Water Rinse
Empty and rinse the water reservoir and refill to the MAX fill
line with fresh water. When flashing, press the brew button
to start the rinsing process. Once the brew is complete,
pour the hot liquid into the sink. Repeat this step until the
DESCALE notification turns off. The brewer has now exited
Descale Mode and will be ready for use!
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.
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