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SECTION 3
Cleaning & Maintenance
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 (fig. 25). After cleaning,
align the K-Cup
®
Pod Holder with the opening
using the two front ribs as a guide, and snap
them into place from the top.
2. Cleaning the Funnel
—
The Funnel can be
removed from the K-Cup
®
Pod Holder by
pulling on it until it pops off (fig. 26). The Funnel
is dishwasher safe. To replace it, just snap it
back onto the K-Cup
®
Pod Holder.
3. Cleaning the Exit Needle
—
The exit needle is
located on the inside bottom of the K-Cup
®
Pod
Holder Assembly. Should a clog arise due to
coffee grounds, it can be cleaned using a paper
clip or similar tool. Remove the K-Cup
®
Pod
Holder Assembly and detach the Funnel. Insert
the paper clip (as shown in fig. 26) into the exit
needle to loosen the clog, then flush with fresh
water. The K-Cup
®
Pod Holder Assembly can
be placed onto the top shelf of a dishwasher.
NOTE:
Use low temperature cycles in
the dishwasher.
4. Cleaning the Puncture Plate
—
The Puncture Plate can be removed by
grasping the finger grips of either side and pulling forward (fig. 27).
Once removed, spray the Puncture Plate with detergent, brush clean and
rinse if necessary. Be sure to replace the Puncture Plate after cleaning to
ensure proper brewer operation.
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fig.
26
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 Assembly Housing.
Descaling Your Brewer
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 to 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.
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.
The following outlines the steps required to prepare the brewer before the
descaling procedure:
1.
Unplug the brewer from the power supply.
2.
Disconnect or interrupt the external water supply feeding the brewer.
3.
Drain the internal hot and cold water tank (refer to page 17).
4.
Remove the two screws located on the back, top, left of the brewer.
Remove the top cover to gain access to the cold water tank.
5.
Pour the entire bottle of Keurig
®
Descaling Solution into the opening.
Then refill the empty bottle with bottled or filtered water and pour into
the opening.
6.
Reconnect the power supply.
7.
Proceed with the descaling procedure on page 16.
fig.
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