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

SeCtIon 2
Plug Power Cord into an independent,
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Grounded outlet – If the electric circuit is
overloaded with other appliances, your brewer
may not function properly.
initial Cleansing Brew – Before you make your
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first beverage, perform an initial cleansing
brew without inserting a K-Cup
3. one Cup at a Time – Your new brewer makes
one fresh beverage at a time. You will need to
add fresh water each time you brew. Unlike
other Keurig brewers, the K10 MINI Plus does
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not store water in the reservoir.
4. The Right Water Makes a Difference – 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 – With
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over 200 K-Cup pack varieties and multiple
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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
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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.
pack.
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6. Brewing iced Beverages – Your iced tea and
iced coffee taste best when fresh-brewed hot
over ice. Try it by placing a tall cup filled with
ice on the Drip Tray, choose your favorite
K-Cup
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instructions on page 8. Also, look for the
"Brew Over Ice" icon on K-Cup
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
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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 water.
The Drip Tray – Any liquid overflow (from your
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cup or from the Cold Water Reservoir) will be
caught in the Drip Tray. Be sure to empty the
Drip Tray when the red Drip Tray Overflow
Indicator pops up.
pack (with
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pack and follow the brewing
packs specially
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Pack After Use – Please see
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Automatic Shut-off – As a safety feature, your
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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 – To keep
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your brewer looking and performing at its
best, be sure to clean the external and
internal components on a regular basis.
See page 12 for more information.
De-Scaling – Depending on the mineral
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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. De-scaling 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 – When storing your brewer,
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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.