User Manual
Troubleshooting
You should descale your brewer every 3-6 months. Properly 
follow the descaling procedure.
Depending on the mineral content of your water, calcium 
deposits or scale may build up in your brewer. Scale is non-
toxic but if left unattended can hinder brewer performance. 
Regularly descaling your brewer every 3-6 months helps 
maintain the heating element, and other internal parts that 
come in contact with water. Calcium deposits may build up 
faster, making it necessary to descale more often. 
Descaling Procedure
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 
45 minutes for the descaling procedure.
Empty the water from the water reservoir. If using a Keurig® 
Water Filter, remove and set aside.
STEP 1: Descaling Solution Rinse 
Press the power button to power the brewer off.
Pour the entire bottle of Keurig® Descaling Solution into 
an emptied water reservoir. Then fill the empty bottle with 
water and pour into the water reservoir. Press the power 
button to turn the brewer back on.
Place a large mug on the drip tray and run a rinsing brew by 
selecting the hot water button and selecting the largest brew size.
STEP 2: Descaling Rinse & Repeat
Repeat the rinsing brew process until the add water light is 
illuminated. Do not use a K-Cup® pod. Let the brewer stand 
for at least 30 minutes while still on.
After 30 minutes, discard any residual solution from the 
water reservoir and rinse thoroughly.
STEP 3: Fresh Water Rinse 
Fill the water reservoir with fresh water to and not beyond 
the MAX fill line.
Place a large mug on the drip tray and run a rinsing brew 
using the largest brew size. Do not use a K-Cup® pod. Pour 
the contents of the mug into the sink.
Repeat brew process until you have completed at least 12 
rinsing brews using the largest brew size. You may need to 
refill the water reservoir at least one time during this process. 
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
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.
Brewer Will Not Brew
• After placing the K-Cup® pod in the K-Cup® pod holder, 
make sure that the handle is pushed down securely and the 
brew buttons are flashing.
• If the add water light is illuminated, add water to the water 
reservoir. Fill to and not beyond the MAX fill line. Make sure 
the water reservoir is seated properly in its base. If the add 
water light continues to be illuminated even after refilling, 
contact Customer Service.
• If 4, 6, 8, 10, 12oz, and ICED button lights are all on 
simultaneously, lift handle and remove K-Cup® pod (if present 
in the brewer). Close handle and place a large mug on the 
drip tray. Press the power button once. The brewer may 
dispense hot water.
• If 4, 6, 8, 10, 12oz lights all blink simultaneously, contact 
Customer Service.
Brewing a Partial Cup
• The exit needle may be clogged. Refer to the exit needle 
care instructions.
• The water reservoir may have been removed during 
brewing. Replace the water reservoir and perform a rinsing 
brew without a K-Cup® pod.
• 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
• Make sure that the power button has been turned on. 
• Plug brewer into its own grounded 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, your brewer is set to turn off   
 automatically 2 hours after your last brew. You can   
 program your brewer to automatically turn off in 15 minute 
 increments by adjusting the settings. 
• If the brewer still doesn’t have power, contact Customer 
Service.
Adjustable Temperature Not Working 
The temperature is not adjustable when set to High Altitude 
mode. When High Altitude mode is enabled, a mountain icon 
will be displayed on the screen. If you attempt to adjust the 
temperature, the mountain icon will flash indicating you are 
in high altitude mode.






