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K-CLASSIC ™ Use & Care Guide Get the most from your new Keurig brewer ®...
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F. Handle G. Lid H. K-Cup® Pod Holder (H and I are the K-Cup® Pod Holder Assembly) I. Funnel J. K-Cup® Pod Assembly Housing K. Drip Tray Plate L. Drip Tray M. Drip Tray Base For replacement parts, please visit www.Keurig.com...
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Before You Brew Plug & Place Remove packing tape from brewer and plug into a ADD WATER DESCALE STRONG WATER grounded outlet. Place a large mug (12 oz. minimum) on the drip tray plate. Power On Press power button — the green power light will illuminate.
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ADD WATER DESCALE STRONG WATER If you have a Keurig® Water Filter, install it now. Refer to your Water Filter Starter Kit for instructions. Rinse reservoir with fresh water and fill to the MAX fill line.
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Brew Your First Cup Place Mug ADD WATER DESCALE STRONG WATER 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. NOTE: Between brew cycles, the brewer may take about a minute to reheat. ADD WATER ADD WATER DESCALE...
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Lift & Insert 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®...
Do not insert a K-Cup® pod. K-Cup® pod holder by pulling on it until TIP: Refer to www.Keurig.com/support for video instructions on cleaning the entrance/exit needles. it pops off. To replace it, just snap it back onto the K-Cup® pod holder.
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Water Reservoir & Reservoir Lid The water reservoir lid and water reservoir should be periodically cleaned with a damp, soapy, non- abrasive cloth and rinsed thoroughly. The water reservoir lid and water reservoir should not be put into the dishwasher. Do not dry the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth as lint may remain.
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K-Cup® Pod Holder Assembly 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.
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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 www.Keurig.com/support for video instructions on cleaning the entrance/exit needles.
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 35 minutes for the descaling procedure.
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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.
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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. Service Beyond these recommended cleaning and maintenance procedures, this brewer is not user serviceable.
Troubleshooting Grounds in Your Coffee Grounds may have gathered in the exit or entrance needle 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.
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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. •...
It is recommended that you register your brewer on www.Keurig.com/new so that your purchase information will be stored in our system. Keurig will, at its option, repair or replace a defective brewer without charge upon its receipt of proof of the date of purchase.
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Nor does this warranty cover damages caused by use of non-Keurig® pods or accessories, services performed by anyone other than Keurig or its authorized service providers, use of parts other than genuine Keurig® parts, or external causes such as abuse, misuse, inappropriate power supply, or acts of God.
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33 Coffee Lane Waterbury, VT 05676 1.866.901.BREW (2739) Nor does this warranty cover damages caused by use of non-Keurig® pods or accessories, services performed by anyone other than Keurig or its authorized service providers, use of parts other than genuine Keurig® parts, or external causes such as abuse, misuse,...
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