Installation Guide
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Problem Possible Causes What to Do
Water spurting from dispenser* Newly installed filter cartridge Run water from the dispenser for 5 
minutes (about 2 gallons)
No water or ice cube production* Supply line or shutoff valve is clogged Call a plumber
Water filter is clogged Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and 
install bypass plug
Filter cartridge not properly installed Remove and reinstall filter cartridge, 
being certain that it locks in place. 
Ice maker is turned off Check that the ice maker is turned on. See 
About the Automatic Ice Maker.
Water is leaking from dispenser* Air may be present in the water line 
system, causing water to drip after 
being dispensed
Dispense water for at least 5 minutes to 
remove air from system
AUTO FILL under fill/no fill* Not all containers work with 
AUTOFILL
Try different container
Error message See page. 12
Clean sensor. See page. 12.
AUTO FILL overfills* Not all containers work with 
AUTO FILL
Try different container
Freezer cooling, fresh food not cooling Normal, when refrigerator first 
plugged in or after extended power 
outage
Wait 24 hours for temperature in both 
compartments to reach selected 
temperatures.
Ice dispenser opens after closing 
freezer drawer *
Normal The ice dispenser door may open after 
closing freezer door to allow access 
Low brewing flow rate There may have been a dent at the 
bottom of K-Cup causing the pin 
to pierce the filter allowing coffee 
grounds clogging the bottom pin
Avoid using damaged/dented K-cups, and 
clean the lower needle before next brew
Low brewing flow rate / water drips 
from inner door
Top needle of the brewer clogged Unclog the top needle holes using a paper 
clip and rinse brewer. Rinse brewer after 
every use.
Brewer is not detected or hot water 
leaking from top of the brewer
Incorrect assembly of brewer in the 
bracket
Make sure the Keurig Logo is in the front. 
Push brewer all the way in the brackets
Coffee dispensed with splash or 
bubble bursting
Blocked vent hole in the brewer Make sure the vent hole at the bottom of 
the brewer is clear from food or any other 
contamination
*Select Models Only
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