Keurig K-Cafe Essentials Single Serve User manual

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Use & Care Guide
K•Café®Essentials™

Button Overview
How to Froth Like a Pro:A few simple tips to help ensure a fantastic frothing experience every time.
Fresher is Better
Using fresh milk delivers the richest, frothiest foam possible. Opened milk will still froth, but may lose
effectiveness over time as the fats inside break down.
Milk Matters! Different types of milk produce different results. Depending on which milk you use,
here’s what you can expect:
• Fat-Free/Skim Milk: Easy to froth, it creates a light, airy foam.
• 2% Milk: Easy to foam like skim milk, but with a creamier consistency.
• Whole Milk: Higher fat content creates the richest-tasting foam.
• Lactose-Free Milk: Less reliable, due to its different properties.
• Dairy Alternatives: Results will vary depending on type; loses its bubbles quicker than dairy milk.
Not All Brands Are the Same
Even individual brands of milk can froth differently, so experiment with different brands to see what works best.
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will illuminate when water is needed
SHOT BUTTON
ADD WATER LIGHT
will illuminate when your brewer
needs to be descaled
DESCALE LIGHT
for bolder coffee
STRONG BUTTON
BREW SIZES
choose 8, 10, or 12 oz
brew a concentrated coffee
shot for specialty beverages
froths and warms your milk
FROTH BUTTON
Plug & Place
Remove packing tape from brewer. Plug into
an outlet.
Place a large mug on the drip tray.
Rinse & Fill
Remove the water reservoir lid, then lift the
reservoir straight up to remove it. If you have
a Keurig® Water Filter (sold separately), install
it now. Refer to your Water Filter Starter Kit for
instructions.
Rinse reservoir with fresh water and fill to the
MAX FILL line.
Replace water reservoir, making sure the tank is
seated properly in the base. Replace lid.
NOTE: Do not use distilled water.
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Before You Brew
Note: Frothing and brewing cannot be
done at the same time.

Make Your First Latte
Cleansing Brew
The cup sizes will blink. Press the
8 oz button to start a cleansing brew.
Pour the hot water into the sink.
Do not remove the water reservoir or
lift the handle once the brew button
has been pressed until the brew has
completed.
The one-time setup process is now
complete, and you are ready to brew!
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 nonabrasive
cleaning materials to prevent damage to the
inner surface of the frother. Dry interior of
frother and base with a soft cloth after cleaning.
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Lift & Lower
Lift and lower the handle.
Do not insert a K-Cup® pod.
The brewer will power on
automatically.
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1. Froth Milk
Remove lid and add milk to the
MAX line marked in the frother
(for cappuccino, fill to MIN line).
Replace the lid and place the
frother on the frother base.
Press the power button on
the frother.
The button will illuminate while
heating – up to three minutes.
Frothing is complete when the
button flashes and then turns off.
CAUTION: Frother is not microwave or
dishwasher safe.
NOTE: Do not under- or overfill frother.
Do not operate before adding milk.
2. Queue Your Brew
While frothing, lift the handle of your
brewer and place a K-Cup® pod in the
K-Cup® pod holder. Lower the handle
completely to close the lid, then place
a mug on the drip tray. The brew
selections will blink. Press the SHOT*
button. When frothing is completed,
the shot will automatically brew next.
NOTE: The brewer cannot brew coffee and
froth milk at the same time.
CAUTION: While brewing, there is extremely
hot water in the K-Cup® pod holder. To avoid
injury, do not lift the handle during the brew
process.
Do not remove the foil lid on the
K-Cup® pod before brewing.
*Can also queue any cup size, but SHOT is
recommended for coffeehouse beverages.
3. Create Your Latte
When shot is complete, remove
K-Cup® pod and recycle (see
instructions above).
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.
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Why Queue Your Brew
Since the brewer and frother cannot run
at the same time, queueing your brew
allows you to set up frothing and coffee
brewing so they automatically run back-
to-back.

Caring For Your Brewer
Brewer Features
Regular cleaning keeps your brewer running smoothly. Always be sure to turn off and unplug your brewer before cleaning.
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.
Drip Tray
The drip tray overflow should be emptied
and cleaned occasionally. To remove, lift
up off brewer base, keeping it level to avoid
spilling. Rinse and clean with a damp, soapy,
lint-free, nonabrasive cloth. Hand-wash only.
Water Reservoir
The water reservoir should be cleaned
periodically by wiping the inside of the
reservoir and underside of the lid with a
damp, nonabrasive, lint-free cloth. Do not dry
the inside of the water reservoir with
a cloth, as lint may remain. Allow the
reservoir to dry completely. Hand-wash only.
K-Cup® Pod Holder
Cap: For your Frother
Clean immediately after each use and
before first use.
To Clean:
1. Remove frother from the base, remove
silicone ring from lid, and remove the whisk
from inside the frother.
2. Wash the silicone ring, lid, and whisk with
warm, soapy water.
3. Clean the interior of the frother with soap
and rinse with warm water. Use a soft,
nonabrasive cloth or sponge to prevent
damaging the inner coating.
4. Wipe the exterior with a soft, damp cloth.
5. Dry all parts thoroughly and reassemble
for next use.
Note: Frother is not dishwasher safe. Do not submerge frother
in water. Only use nonabrasive cleaning materials to prevent
damage to the inner surface of the frother.
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STRONG BREW: For a bolder, more intense cup. Select
STRONG before or after your cup size is selected. Cannot
be used with SHOT button.
FAST & FRESH-BREWED: Coffee made in minutes.
BACK-TO-BACK BREWING: Immediately brew a second
cup; no need to wait for reheating.
TRAVEL MUG FRIENDLY: Accommodates travel mugs up
to 7.25” tall.
SIMPLE BUTTON CONTROLS: Just insert any K-Cup® pod
and use the button controls to brew a delicious cup.
MAINTENANCE ALERT: Reminds you to descale after
every 250 brews. To DISABLE DESCALE notifications:
Power off the brewer and press and hold the 10 oz and
12 oz buttons for three seconds. STRONG will
illuminate to confirm alerts have been disabled. To turn
maintenance alerts back on, repeat the same steps;
SHOT will illuminate to confirm that alerts are enabled.
NOTE: Regular descaling enhances the taste of your coffee
and
the long-term performance of your brewer; it is highly
recommended
to continue this practice even if alerts are
turned off.
COMPATIBLE WITH THE MY K-CUP® UNIVERSAL
REUSABLE COFFEE FILTER: Brew your own ground
coffee (sold separately).
AUTO OFF: Automatically turns your brewer off five
minutes after the last brew for energy savings, but will
be ready to brew as soon as it is powered on again.
HIGH ALTITUDE: To ensure your coffee maker works
properly at higher altitudes (5,000 feet), please enable
the High Altitude Brewing Mode on your coffee maker.
1. Begin with the brewer plugged in and powered off.
2.
Press and hold the STRONG button and 10 oz button
for three seconds. The 12 oz button will illuminate to
confirm that the High Altitude Brewing Mode has been
enabled.
3. High Altitude Mode will remain enabled until steps
1-2 are repeated; the 12 oz light will turn off and the
8 oz light will turn on to confirm that the High Altitude
Brewing mode is disabled.
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.

For great-tasting coffee, keep your brewer running at peak performance by following the recommended
maintenance schedule:
Frequency Product Benefit
Weekly Keurig® Rinse Pods Weekly cleaning with Keurig®Rinse Pods helps
reduce flavor carryover between brews
Every two months Keurig® Water Filters Keep your water fresh and help remove impurities
Every three months or when
the Descale notification
turns on*
Keurig® Descaling Solution
Keurig® Descale Pouch**
Eliminate mineral buildup to preserve the long-
term health of your coffee maker
*To turn off Descale notification, follow the full descaling procedure as outlined in this guide.
**Please visit www.keurig.com/descale for instructions on using the Descale Pouch.
If the brewer has been in storage or hasn’t been used in days, run a cleansing brew before brewing your beverage.
Periodically hand-wash the water reservoir and lid and drip tray with warm, soapy water and rinse clean.
CAUTION: Parts are not dishwasher safe.
NOTE: Do not dry the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth, as lint may remain.
Regular Maintenance
STRONG
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.
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.
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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.
CAUTION: 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.
Entrance Needle
Lift the brewer handle and locate
the entrance needle on the
underside of the lid. To clean the
holes in the needle, hold the brewer
handle in the upward position; with
your other hand, carefully insert a
straightened paper clip into all the
holes. Gently move it around to
loosen any coffee grounds. Lower
the handle completely and run a
cleansing brew two times. Do not
insert a K-Cup® pod.
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Frother:
• If you are brewing coffee, you will not be able to use the frother at the
same time. Wait until your brew has completed before pressing the
frother button.
• For best froth performance, be sure the whisk is seated properly on the
post in the bottom of the frother.
• Some separation of milk and froth can occur, especially if the froth
is not poured right away. Pour the milk and scoop the froth into your
beverage with a spoon if needed.
• If you are not satisfied with how your milk is frothing, please reference
the How to Froth Like a Pro section of this guide for helpful hints. If you
are still unsatisfied with your milk froth, please call Customer Service.
• If you are frothing the same milk twice, you may experience a
shorter froth time, as the milk will have already reached the target
temperature.
• If your milk frother is overflowing, be sure you are filling below the
MAX fill line inside the frother.
• If your milk frother is scalding or burning the milk, be sure you are filling
above the MIN fill line inside the frother. Additionally, be sure to clean
residual milk at the bottom of the frother after each froth to avoid
scalded milk.
• If the milk frother is not turning on, unplug your brewer, wait 30 seconds,
plug back in, and try again. If it still does not work, call Customer Service.
Note: Froth time will vary depending on the temperature of the milk.
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.
For optimal enjoyment and to limit grounds in your cup during hot water
brews or when transitioning from brewing a coffee pod to a non-coffee
pod (e.g., tea or cocoa), clean the exit and entrance needles per the
instructions provided and perform two cleansing brews.
Brewer Will Not Brew
• The water must be at a minimum level to brew. Add water to the
MAX line, open and close the handle, and try to brew again.
• Lift up and replace the reservoir to ensure a secure fit on the base.
Brewing a Partial Cup
• Unplug and plug the brewer back in. Remove and replace the
water reservoir, ensuring a proper fit on the base.
• Clean the K-Cup® pod holder and unclog the needles, following
the K-Cup® pod holder care instructions.
• 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
• Press any button or lift the brewer handle to turn on the brewer.
• Plug brewer into its own 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
five minutes after the last brew.
Troubleshooting
Note: The full descaling procedure must be completed to turn
off the Descale light. To opt out of descale notifications, see
instructions under Brewer Features.
You will need: A large ceramic mug (10 oz minimum), 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. The descaling procedure takes
approximately 20 minutes.
STEP 1: Prepare the Brewer
Pour the entire bottle of Keurig® Descaling Solution into the
empty water reservoir. Then fill the empty bottle with water and
pour into the water reservoir.
Do not insert a K-Cup® pod.
Place a large mug on the drip tray.
STEP 2: Descaling the Brewer
To activate Descale Mode, begin with the brewer plugged in
and powered off, then press and hold the 8 oz and 12 oz buttons
together for three seconds.
When flashing, press the 12 oz button to start the descaling
process. Once the brew is complete, pour the hot liquid into the
sink. Continue to brew until the ADD WATER light illuminates.
STEP 3: Fresh Water Rinse
Empty and rinse the water reservoir and refill to the MAX fill line
with fresh water. When flashing, press the 12 oz button to start
the rinsing process.
Once the brew is complete, pour the hot liquid into the sink.
Continue to brew until the DESCALE notification turns off.
The brewer has now exited Descale Mode and is ready for use!
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.
Descaling Procedure

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. (Keurig) warrants that your brewer will
be free of defects in materials or workmanship under normal home
use for one year from the date of purchase. It is recommended that
you register your brewer on 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 receipt of
proof of the date of purchase. If a replacement brewer is necessary
to service this warranty, the replacement brewer may be new or
reconditioned. If a replacement brewer is sent, a new limited
one-year warranty will be applied to the replacement brewer.
This warranty only applies to brewers operated in the United States
and Canada. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights that vary from state to state and, in the
case of Canada, from province to province.
Only the use of Keurig® K-Cup® brand pods and accessories will
guarantee the proper functioning and lifetime of your Keurig®
brewer. Any damage to or malfunction of your brewer resulting
from the use of non-Keurig® pods and accessories may not be
covered by this warranty or may result in a service fee if the damage
or malfunction is determined to be caused by such use.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE LIMITED WARRANTY?
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND
DOES NOT COVER INCIDENTAL COSTS AND EXPENSES
RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, EVEN IF
FORESEEABLE. Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you depending on the state
or province of purchase.
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.
OTHER LIMITATIONS
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY
OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL.
IN ADDITION, KEURIG HEREBY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO YOUR
KEURIG® BREWER, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. Some states or provinces do not allow disclaimers
of such implied warranties or limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you
depending on the state or the province of purchase.
HOW DO YOU OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE?
Keurig® brewers are high-quality appliances and, with proper care,
are intended to provide years of satisfying performance. However,
should the need arise for warranty servicing, simply call Keurig
Customer Service at our toll-free phone number, 1-866-901-BREW
(2739). Please do not return your brewer for servicing without first
speaking to Keurig Customer Service to obtain a Return Materials
Authorization (RMA) number. Keurig® brewers returned without an
RMA number will be returned to the sender without servicing.
Warranty
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. 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. When you prepare to use
it after storage, we recommend rinsing the water reservoir
with fresh water and descaling the brewer as detailed in the
Descaling Procedure section.
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 two hours before using.
• If the brewer still doesn’t have power, contact
Customer Service.
Have Questions?
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Visit support.keurig.com for
step-by-step videos on cleaning, descaling, and more.
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