Keurig K-Latte - Single Serve Coffee and Latte Maker Manual

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Use & care manual (7 pages)

Quick start manual (2 pages)

Table of Contents

Contents

1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
2 Before You Brew
3 Make Your First Latte
4 Brew Your First Coffee
5 Caring For Your Brewer
6 Descaling Your Brewer
- 6.1 Descaling Procedure
7 Troubleshooting
8 Click or Call
9 Documents / Resources
- 9.1 References
- 9.2 Download manual

Keurig K-Latte - Single Serve Coffee and Latte Maker Manual

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

K-Cup® Pod Holder (A and B are the K-Cup® Pod Holder Assembly)
Funnel
K-Cup® Pod Assembly Housing
Power Cord
Drip Tray Plate
Drip Tray
Drip Tray Base
Handle
Water Reservoir Lid
Water Reservoir
Water Reservoir Lock Tab Slots
Frother Lid
Frother Whisk
Frother
Frother Base

Before You Brew

Plug & Place

Remove packing tape from brewer and frother, and plug into a grounded outlet. Lower the frother base on the side of the brewer.
Place a large mug (10oz minimum) on the drip tray.

Rinse & Fill

Remove the water reservoir lid, then lift the reservoir straight up to remove it. Rinse reservoir with fresh water and fill to the MAX fill line.
Replace water reservoir, making sure the lock tabs engage with the brewer. Replace lid.
NOTE: Do not use distilled water.

Clean the Frother

Remove the lid and whisk from inside the frother. Wash the interior of the frother, lid, and whisk with warm, soapy water. Dry all parts thoroughly using a soft, nonabrasive cloth, then reassemble.
NOTE: Frother is not dishwasher safe. Do not submerge frother in water. Only use non-abrasive cleaning materials to prevent damage to the inner surface of the frother. Dry interior of frother and base with a soft cloth after cleaning.

Power On

Press power button - the green power light will illuminate.
The brewer will automatically begin heating the water. This will take about 4 minutes. Once the heating sound stops, the brewer is ready.

Cleansing Brew

Lift and lower the handle. Do not insert a K-Cup® pod. The three brew buttons and SHOT button will blink.
Press the 6oz button to start a cleansing brew. Pour the hot water into the sink.
The one-time setup process is now complete and you are ready to brew!
NOTE: Between brew cycles, the brewer may take about a minute to reheat.

Make Your First Latte

Fill Frother

Remove lid and add chilled milk to the MAX line marked in the frother. Replace the lid and place the frother on the frother base. Press the power button on the frother. The button will illuminate while heating – approximately 3 minutes. Frothing is complete when the button flashes and then turns off. TIP: Having trouble frothing? We're here to help. Give us a call at 1-866-901-BREW (2739).

Frother is not microwave or dishwasher safe.
NOTE: Do not under or overfill frother. Do not operate before adding milk.

Place Mug & Pod

Place a mug on the drip tray. Lift the handle and place any K-Cup® pod in the K-Cup® pod holder. Lower the handle completely to close the lid. Do not remove the foil lid on the K-Cup® pod.

Brew a Shot

The three brew buttons and SHOT button will blink. Press the SHOT button. Brewing is complete when the SHOT button is no longer illuminated. Lift the handle and dispose of the used K-Cup® pod. NOTE: After 60 seconds, the brew buttons will be disabled. To re-activate, lift and lower the handle completely.

While brewing, there is extremely hot water in the K-Cup® pod holder. To avoid injury, do not lift the handle during the brewing process.

Create Your Latte

Remove the frother from the base. Remove the lid and pour the frothed milk over your shot of coffee. NOTE: Clean frother immediately after use. For cleaning instructions, see Caring for your Brewer section in this guide.

Brew Your First Coffee

Place Mug & Pod

Place a mug on the drip tray plate. If using a travel mug, remove the drip tray and place the mug on the drip tray base. Lift the handle and place a K-Cup® pod in the K-Cup® pod holder. Lower the handle completely to close the lid.
Do not remove the foil lid on the K-Cup® pod.
High Altitude Brewing: While holding the brewer handle up, push down slowly on the K-Cup® pod in the pod holder until the bottom of the K-Cup® pod is punctured by the exit needle.

Brew & Enjoy

Select your brew size. The button will remain illuminated while brewing — about 1 minute. Brewing is complete when the button is no longer illuminated. Lift the handle and dispose of the used K-Cup® pod.
The brewer will be ready to brew another cup in about a minute.
NOTE: After 60 seconds, the brew buttons will be disabled. To reactivate, lift and lower the handle completely.

While brewing, there is extremely hot water in the K-Cup® pod holder. To avoid injury, do not lift the handle during the brewing process.

Brewer Features

Frother froths milk to create your favorite latte.

SHOT button brews a shot of coffee to make delicious, creamy lattes.

Auto Off automatically turns your brewer off 2 hours after the last brew for energy savings.

Smart Start heats then brews in one simple process. No need to wait for the brewer to heat before selecting brew size. Power on your brewer, place mug, insert a K-Cup® pod, and lower the handle. Then, select your brew size. The brewer will heat, then automatically begin brewing.

Caring For Your Brewer

Regular cleaning keeps your brewer running smoothly. Always be sure to turn off and unplug your brewer before cleaning.

Frother

Clean immediately after each use and before first use.

To Clean:

Remove frother from the base, remove silicone ring from lid, and remove the whisk from inside the frother.
Wash the silicone ring, lid, and whisk withwarm, soapy water.
Clean the interior of the frother with soapand rinse with warm water. Use a soft, nonabrasive cloth or sponge to prevent damaging the inner coating.
Wipe the exterior with a soft, damp cloth.
Dry all parts thoroughly and reassemble fornext use.

NOTE: Frother is not dishwasher safe. Do not submerge frother in water. Only use non-abrasive cleaning materials to prevent damage to the inner surface of the frother.

Brewer Exterior

Keep your Keurig® brewer looking its best by cleaning the exterior from time to time. Just clean with a damp, soapy, lint-free, nonabrasive cloth. Never immerse the brewer in water or other liquids.

Water Reservoir & Reservoir Lid

The water reservoir lid and water reservoir should be cleaned periodically. Clean in a dishwasher (top rack only) or hand wash. To hand wash, use a damp, soapy, non-abrasive cloth. Rinse the reservoir thoroughly after cleaning. This will ensure that no cleaning solutions remain in the area as they may contaminate the water supply. After rinsing, fill the reservoir with clean water and return it to the brewer. Do not dry the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth as lint may remain. If needed, repeat above procedures.
NOTE: If you are using a water filter inside the water reservoir, remove it before cleaning.

Drip Tray

The drip tray can hold up to 8 ounces of overflow and should be emptied and cleaned occasionally. To remove, slide it toward you, keeping it level to avoid spilling. Clean in dishwasher (top rack only) or rinse and clean with a damp, soapy, lint-free, non-abrasive cloth.

K-Cup® Pod Holder

To remove the K-Cup® pod holder from the brewer, lift the handle and grasp 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.

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.

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 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 wateronly brew cycles. Do not insert a K-Cup® pod.

TIP: Refer to support.keurig.com for video instructions on cleaning the entrance/exit needles.

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 nontoxic 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.

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.

Troubleshooting

Frother

If the milk you are using isn't frothing, please call Customer Service.
If you are brewing coffee, you may not be able to use the frother at the same time. If you press the button on the frother and the light won't illuminate, wait 30 seconds after the brewer has finished brewing. Press the button on the frother again and the light will illuminate. If you still cannot use the frother, contact Customer Service.

Grounds in Your Coffee

Grounds may have gathered in the exit or entrance needles and can be cleaned using a straightened paper clip or similar tool.
Clean the exit needle of the K-Cup® pod holder. Refer to the Exit Needle care instructions.
Clean the brewer entrance needle. Refer to the Entrance Needle care instructions.

Brewer Will Not Brew

After placing the K-Cup® pod in the K-Cup® pod holder, make sure that the handle is pushed down securely and the brew buttons are flashing.
If the add water light is illuminated, add water to water reservoir. Fill to and not beyond the MAX fill line. Make sure the water reservoir is seated properly in its base. If the add water light continues to be illuminated even after refilling, contact Customer Service.
If the small cup, small mug, large mug, and SHOT button lights are all on simultaneously, lift handle and remove K-Cup® pod (if present in the brewer). Close handle and place a large mug on the drip tray. Press the power button once. The brewer may dispense hot water.
If the small cup, small mug, large mug, and SHOT button lights all blink simultaneously, contact Customer Service.
If frother is in use, you may not be able to brew coffee at the same time. If this happens, wait 30 seconds after the frother has finished frothing then try brewing again. If you still cannot brew, contact Customer Service.

Brewing a Partial Cup

The exit needle may be clogged. Refer to the Exit Needle care instructions.
The water reservoir may have been removed during brewing. Replace the water reservoir and perform a rinsing brew without a K-Cup® pod.
The brewer may need to be descaled. If you have repeated the descale procedure on your brewer two times and it is still only brewing a partial cup, contact Customer Service.

Brewer Does Not Have Power or Shuts Off

Make sure that the power button has been turned on.
Plug brewer into its own grounded outlet. If the electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your brewer may not function properly. The brewer should be operated on its own circuit, separate from other appliances.
For energy savings, the brewer automatically turns off 2 hours after the last brew. Press the power button and the green power light will illuminate.
If the brewer still doesn't have power, contact Customer Service.

Helpful Hints

Water quality varies greatly. If you notice an undesirable taste in your beverage (such as chlorine or mineral tastes), we recommend using bottled or filtered water. Do not use distilled water. You can also install a Keurig® Water Filter to help remove water impurities and improve beverage taste.

Service

Beyond these recommended cleaning and maintenance procedures, this brewer is not user serviceable. For service, please refer to the Warranty section of this guide.

Storage

Empty the water reservoir before storing or transporting and take care to ensure that you store your brewer in a safe and frost free environment. Please be sure to store your brewer in its upright position to avoid water leakage from the inner tank. If you store the brewer in a cold environment, you run the risk of water freezing inside the brewer and causing damage. When you prepare to use it after storage, we recommend cleaning the water reservoir with soap and fresh water and descaling the brewer as detailed in the section above.

If you plan to move your brewer to a different location, turn the brewer off, unplug it, and empty the water reservoir. If your brewer has been in an environment below freezing, please be sure to let it warm to room temperature for at least 2 hours before using.