
K-Cup® Pod Holder
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.
Entrance Needle
Lift the brewer handle and locate the entrance needle on the
underside of the lid. To clean both holes in the needle, hold
the brewer handle in the upward position and with your other
hand, carefully insert a straightened paper clip into both
holes. 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 support.keurig.com for video instructions on cleaning the entrance/exit needles.
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.
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
15-20 minutes for the descaling procedure.
STEP 1: Descaling Solution Rinse
Pour the entire bottle of Keurig® Descale Solution into an
emptied 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. To activate Descale
Mode, begin with the brewer powered off by pressing
and holding BREW OVER ICE button, then press and hold
the 8oz and 12oz buttons together for 3 seconds until the
DESCALE light turns solid.
When BREW button begins flashing, press the BREW
button to start the cleansing rinse brew. Pour the hot liquid
into the sink. Repeat the cleansing rinse process until the
ADD WATER light illuminates.
STEP 2: Rest & Rinse
Empty the water reservoir and refill to the MAX fill line
with fresh water.
STEP 3: Fresh Water Rinse
Press the BREW button once it begins flashing. Repeat this
process until the ADD WATER light illuminates. The brewer
will now exit Descale Mode and will be 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 Your Brewer