De-Scaling; Storage - Keurig K40 Elite Owner's Manual

SECTION 3 Cleaning & Maintenance
De-Scaling Instructions
A. PREPARE
Step 1: To begin, you will need the following:
At least 48 oz. of undiluted white vinegar
Access to an empty sink
A large ceramic mug (do not use a paper cup)
Step 2: Empty the water from the Water Reservoir.
water filter inside the Water Reservoir, remove it before proceeding.
Step 3: Disable Auto Off feature.
B. FILL AND CLEAN
Step 1: Pour approximately 48 oz. of the vinegar into the Water Reservoir.
Fill to and not beyond the MAX FILL line.
Step 2: Place a large mug on the Drip Tray Plate and run a cleansing brew.
DO NOT USE A K-CUP PACK
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contents of the large mug into the sink.
Step 3: Repeat the brew process without a K-Cup
Water Light illuminates.
Step 4: Now let the brewer stand for at least 4 hours while still on.
Step 5: Discard any residual vinegar and rinse the Water Reservoir thoroughly.
C. RINSE
Step 1: Ensure the Water Reservoir is filled with fresh water. Fill to and not
beyond the MAX FILL line.
Step 2: Place a large mug on the Drip Tray Plate and run a cleansing brew.
Pour the contents of the large mug into the sink.
NOTE: If you are using a
, just press a Brew Button. Pour the
pack until the blue Add
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Step 3: Repeat brew process until the blue Add Water Light is illuminated.
Step 4: You may need to perform additional cleansing brews if you notice any
residual taste.
NOTE: If the red Descale Light is still illuminated after completing
the procedure, repeat the de-scaling procedure above.
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 and take care to ensure that you
store your brewer in a safe and
store your brewer in its
upright position
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 rinsing the Water Reservoir with fresh water
and running three cleansing brews without a K-Cup
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.
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environment. Please be sure to
frost free
to avoid water leakage from the inner
pack.
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