Section 2 -Helpful Hints - Keurig K-Cup K10 MINI Plus Owner's Manual

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SeCtIon 2
Helpful Hints
1. Plug Power Cord into an independent,
grounded outlet.
If the electric circuit is overloaded with other
appliances, your brewer may not function
properly.
initial cleansing brew.
2.
Before you make your first beverage, perform
an initial cleansing brew without inserting a
K-Cup pack.
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one cup at a time.
3.
Your brewer makes one fresh beverage at a
time. You will need to add fresh water each
time you brew. Unlike other Keurig
the K10 MINI Plus does not store water in the
reservoir.
The right water makes a difference.
4.
For the best-tasting gourmet coffee, tea or hot
cocoa, Keurig recommends using bottled or
filtered water. We do not recommend using
distilled or reverse osmosis water. Note that
water quality can vary from place to place. If
you notice an undesirable taste in your
beverage (such as chlorine or other mineral
substance), we recommend trying bottled
water or water from a filtration system. For
best results, carefully follow manufacturer's
instructions when using any water filtration
system.
Customize your size, flavor & brew.
5.
With over 250 K-Cup pack varieties and
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multiple fill levels, your brewer provides
endless customization options – so that you
can create the size, flavor and strength of each
beverage that is perfect for you. For a strong,
intense flavor, select an Extra Bold K-Cup
pack (with up to 30% more ground coffee than
regular varieties) along with a brew size that's
right for you. The less water you use, the more
intense the flavor in your cup. The more water
you use, the less intense the flavor in your cup.
Use the Water Level Guide located inside the Cold
Water Reservoir to customize your brew size.
6. Brewing iced beverages.
Your iced tea and iced coffee taste best when
fresh-brewed hot over ice. Try it by placing a
brewers,
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tall cup filled with ice on the Drip Tray, choose
your favorite K-Cup
brewing instructions on page 8. Also, look for
the "Brew Over Ice" icon on K-Cup
specially crafted to brew over ice!
IMPORTANT: Do not brew into a cup made of
glass. Doing so may cause the glass to crack
or break.
Remove K-Cup pack after use.
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Please see page 8 for brewing instructions.
8. Brewing into a tall mug.
To brew into a tall mug, simply remove the Drip
Tray Assembly and place the tall mug on the
Drip Tray Base. Without the Drip Tray
Assembly, however, you do lose the benefit of
the Drip Tray to contain any excess liquid.
9. The Drip Tray.
Any liquid overflow (from your cup or from the
Cold Water Reservoir) will be caught in the
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Drip Tray. Be sure to empty the Drip Tray when
the red Drip Tray Overflow Indicator pops up.
Automatic shut-off.
10.
As a safety feature, your brewer will shut off
automatically when it is idle for longer than 90
seconds. Simply press the Power Button to
restart.
Clean your brewer regularly.
11.
To keep your brewer looking and performing at
its best, be sure to clean the external and
internal components on a regular basis.
pack and follow the
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Descaling.
12.
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Depending on the mineral content of the water
in your area, calcium deposits or scale may
build up in your brewer. Scale is non-toxic, but
left unattended, it can hinder brewer
performance. Descaling your brewer helps
maintain the heating element and other
internal parts of the brewer that come in
contact with water. See page 14 for more
information.
Storing.
13.
When storing your brewer, empty the Drip Tray.
Follow the instructions on page 14 for
emptying the Internal Hot Water Tank. Store
your brewer upright in a safe, dry, frost-free
environment. See page 15 for more
information.
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