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Descaling Guide for Keurig®

Your Keurig® Descaling Guide

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Keurig® Descaling Guidelines

Is your Keurig® coffee maker giving you trouble? If your Keurig® brewer’s performance has not been satisfactory; particularly with the coffee temperature, you likely need to descale your coffee maker. Descaling is essential to remove mineral build-up, ensuring optimal brewing performance and preserving the flavor of your coffee. The Caffenu® Eco Power descaler for Keurig® is the trick to maintaining your Keurig® coffee maker.

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Keurig® K-Classic

Descaling Instructions

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Keurig® K-Select

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Keurig® Classic B44

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Keurig® K-Mini

Descaling Instructions

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Keurig® K-Mini Plus

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Keurig® K-Slim

Descaling Instructions

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Keurig® K-Iced Plus

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Keurig® Duo Plus

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Keurig® K-Express

Descaling Instructions

Complete Descaling Instructions

Before descaling: You will need a large container, fresh water, and access to a sink. Empty water reservoir and remove water filter if present. Allow for +- 45 minutes for descaling procedure.

  1. Ensure pod holder is empty.
  2. Disable the Auto Off feature (if available) and turn brewer off.
  3. Ensure drip tray is empty then place container on it.
  4. Pour 3.4 fl oz/100 ml (single dose) descaler into reservoir.
  5. Pour 23.6 fl oz (700 ml) of cold water into water reservoir.
  6. Turn the brewer back on.
  7. Run a rinsing brew by lifting and lowering the handle and selecting the largest brew size.
  8. Repeat step 7 until the add water light comes on.
  9. Empty container and let brewer stand for at least 30 minutes while still on.
  10. After 30 minutes, discard any leftover solution from the reservoir and rinse thoroughly.
  11. Fill the water reservoir with fresh water to the MAX FILL line.
  12. Place container back on drip tray run a rinsing brew using the largest brew size.
  13. 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.
  14. Clean drip tray and reservoir. Reinsert water filter.
  15. Wipe brewer & surrounding surfaces with a damp cloth.
  16. Machine is ready for use.

** You may need to perform additional freshwater rinse cycles if you notice any residual taste.

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Keurig K-Mini/Mini Plus

Complete Descaling Instructions

Before descaling: You will need a large container, fresh water, and access to a sink. Empty water reservoir. Allow for +- 45 minutes for descaling procedure.

  1. Ensure pod holder is empty.
  2. Turn on your brewer.
  3. Ensure drip tray is empty then place container on it.
  4. Pour 3.4 fl oz/100 ml (single dose) descaler into reservoir.
  5. Pour fresh water into reservoir to the 10 fl oz/295 ml fill level.
  6. Lift and lower the handle but do not add a coffee pod.
  7. Press the brew button.
  8. Once solution is dispensed, pour the contents into the sink.
  9. Repeat step 6 and 7, but when the brew indicator light turns solid, press the power button as the brewer starts to dispense.
  10. Let the brewer stand for at least 30 minutes.
  11. Press and hold the brew button until the solution begins to dispense. Continue to hold the button until all the solution has been dispensed.
  12. Empty the container into the sink.
  13. Discard any leftover solution from the reservoir and rinse thoroughly.
  14. Fill reservoir with 12 fl oz/354 ml of fresh water ONLY.
  15. Repeat step 6 and 7 to perform the rinse procedure.
  16. Refill tank and perform rinse procedure two additional times.
  17. Clean drip tray and reservoir.
  18. Wipe brewer & surrounding surfaces with a damp cloth.
  19. Machine is ready for use.

** You may need to perform additional freshwater rinse cycles if you notice any residual taste.

K-Duo

Complete Descaling Instructions

Before descaling: You will need a large container, fresh water, and access to a sink. Empty water reservoir and remove water filter if present. Allow for +- 75 minutes for descaling procedure.

  1. Ensure pod holder is empty. Turn the brewer off.
  2. Ensure drip tray is empty then place container on it.
  3. Pour 3.4 fl oz/100 ml (single dose) descaler into reservoir.
  4. Pour 23.6 fl oz (700 ml) of cold water into water reservoir.
  5. Turn the brewer back on.
  6. Select POD, then press the 12 button.
  7. Press the brew button to start a single cup rinse brew.
  8. Pour hot liquid into sink.
  9. Place the carafe on the drip tray.
  10. Press the CARAFE button, then select the 12 button and press the brew button to start the CARAFE rinse brew.
  11. Once brew is complete, pour liquid into the sink.
  12. Allow brewer to stand for at least 30 minutes.
  13. Remove reservoir and discard any leftover solution and rinse thoroughly.
  14. Fill the water reservoir with fresh water to the MAX fill line.
  15. Place the carafe on the drip tray.
  16. Press the POWER button and select the CARAFE.
  17. Press the 12 button and press the brew button to start a carafe water brew. Once complete, discard liquid in sink and thoroughly rinse the carafe.
  18. Fill the water reservoir to the MAX fill line.
  19. Repeat the 12-button carafe rinse 3 more times. Once complete, discard liquid in the sink.
  20. Refill the water reservoir and place a large mug on the drip tray.
  21. Press the POWER button. Select POD, then press the 12 button again.
  22. Press the brew button to start a single-cup water brew. Discard liquid.
  23. Repeat 12 oz brew process 3 times.
  24. Clean drip tray and reservoir. Reinsert water filter.
  25. Wipe brewer & surrounding surfaces with a damp cloth.
  26. Machine is ready for use.

** You may need to perform additional freshwater rinse cycles if you notice any residual taste.

K-Slim

Complete Descaling Instructions

Before descaling: You will need a large container, fresh water, and access to a sink. Empty water reservoir. Allow for +- 15-20 minutes for descaling procedure.

  1. Ensure pod holder is empty.
  2. Turn brewer off.
  3. Ensure drip tray is empty then place container on it.
  4. Pour 3.4 fl oz/100 ml (single dose) descaler into reservoir.
  5. Pour 23.6 fl oz/700 ml of cold water into water reservoir.
  6. Press and hold the 8oz and 12oz buttons together for 3 seconds, until the DESCALE light turns solid.
  7. When the brew button begins flashing, press the brew button to start the cleansing rinse brew.
  8. Pour the hot liquid in the sink.
  9. Repeat the cleansing rinse process until the ADD WATER light illuminates.
  10. Empty and thoroughly rinse the water reservoir, then refill to the MAX line with fresh water.
  11. Press the brew button once it begins flashing. Repeat until the ADD WATER light illuminates.
  12. Empty the container into the sink.
  13. Clean drip tray and reservoir.
  14. Wipe brewer & surrounding surfaces with a damp cloth.
  15. Machine is ready for use.

** You may need to perform additional freshwater rinse cycles if you notice any residual taste.

K-Iced Plus

Complete Descaling Instructions

Before descaling: You will need a large container, fresh water, and access to a sink. Empty water reservoir. Allow for +- 15-20 minutes for descaling procedure.

  1. Ensure pod holder is empty.
  2. Turn brewer off.
  3. Ensure drip tray is empty then place container on it.
  4. Pour 3.4 fl oz/100 ml (single dose) descaler into reservoir.
  5. Pour 23.6 fl oz/700 ml of cold water into water reservoir.
  6. Press and hold the BREW OVER ICE button.
  7. Then press and hold the 8oz and 12oz buttons together for 3 seconds, until the DESCALE light turns solid.
  8. When the brew button begins flashing, press the brew button to start the cleansing rinse brew.
  9. Pour the hot liquid in the sink.
  10. Repeat the cleansing rinse process until the ADD WATER light illuminates.
  11. Empty and thoroughly rinse the water reservoir, then refill to the MAX line with fresh water.
  12. Press the brew button once it begins flashing. Repeat until the ADD WATER light illuminates.
  13. Empty the container into the sink.
  14. Clean drip tray and reservoir.
  15. Wipe brewer & surrounding surfaces with a damp cloth.
  16. Machine is ready for use.

** You may need to perform additional freshwater rinse cycles if you notice any residual taste.

Classic B44

Complete Descaling Instructions

Before descaling: You will need a large container, fresh water, and access to a sink. Empty water reservoir. Allow for +- 4 hours for descaling procedure.

  1. Ensure pod holder is empty.
  2. Disable the Auto Off feature if it has been enabled.
  3. Ensure drip tray is empty then place container on it.
  4. Pour 3.4 fl oz/100 ml (single dose) descaler into reservoir.
  5. Pour 23.6 fl oz (700 ml) of cold water into water reservoir.
  6. Press the Small Mug Button to run a brew cycle.
  7. Discard liquid into the sink.
  8. Repeat step 6-7 until the solution is finished.
  9. Empty and thoroughly rinse container water the reservoir.
  10. Let the brewer stand for at least 4 hours.
  11. Fill the water reservoir with fresh water.
  12. Place container back on drip tray run a rinsing brew.
  13. Repeat brew process until the Water Reservoir is empty.
  14. Wipe brewer & surrounding surfaces with a damp cloth.
  15. Machine is ready for use.

** You may need to perform additional freshwater rinse cycles if you notice any residual taste.

K-Express

Complete Descaling Instructions

Before descaling: You will need a large container, fresh water, and access to a sink. Empty water reservoir. Allow for +- 15-20 minutes for descaling procedure.

  1. Ensure pod holder is empty.
  2. Turn brewer off.
  3. Ensure drip tray is empty then place container on it.
  4. Pour 3.4 fl oz/100 ml (single dose) descaler into reservoir.
  5. Pour 23.6 fl oz/700 ml of cold water into water reservoir.
  6. To activate Descale Mode, begin with the brewer plugged in and powered off, then press and hold the 8oz and 12oz buttons together for 3 seconds.
  7. When flashing, press the 12oz button to start the descaling process.
  8. Once the brew is complete, pour the hot liquid in the sink.
  9. Continue to brew until the ADD WATER light illuminates.
  10. Empty and thoroughly rinse the water reservoir, then refill to the MAX line with fresh water.
  11. When flashing, press the 12oz button to start the descaling process.
  12. Once the brew is complete, pour the hot liquid in the sink.
  13. Continue to brew 12oz until the DESCALE notification turns off.
  14. Clean drip tray and reservoir.
  15. Wipe brewer & surrounding surfaces with a damp cloth.
  16. Machine is ready for use.

** You may need to perform additional freshwater rinse cycles if you notice any residual taste.

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