Keurig KB31 User Manual
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De-Scaling Your Brewer (continued)
FILL, CLEAN AND RINSE
Step 1: First Vinegar Rinse
• Fill the Cold Water Reservoir with 10 oz. of undiluted white vinegar.
• Place the ceramic mug on the Drip Tray.
• Lift the Brewer Handle, but do not add a K-Cup.
• After 5 seconds, lower the Brewer Handle.
• Press the flashing blue BREW Button. It will flash red and then solid red.
• Once the vinegar is dispensed, discard hot contents into sink.
• Place the ceramic mug on the Drip Tray.
• Lift the Brewer Handle, but do not add a K-Cup.
• After 5 seconds, lower the Brewer Handle.
• Press the flashing blue BREW Button. It will flash red and then solid red.
• Once the vinegar is dispensed, discard hot contents into sink.
Step 2: Second Vinegar Rinse
• Pour the remaining 10 oz. of vinegar into the Cold Water Reservoir.
• Place the ceramic mug on the Drip Tray.
• Lift the Brewer Handle, but do not add a K-Cup.
• After 5 seconds, lower the Brewer Handle.
• Press the flashing blue BREW Button. It will then flash red.
• When it turns solid red, power off as it starts to dispense.
• Allow Brewer to sit for 30 minutes.
• Power on the Brewer, lift and lower Brewer Handle, then press BREW Button.
• Once the vinegar is dispensed, discard hot contents into sink.
• Place the ceramic mug on the Drip Tray.
• Lift the Brewer Handle, but do not add a K-Cup.
• After 5 seconds, lower the Brewer Handle.
• Press the flashing blue BREW Button. It will then flash red.
• When it turns solid red, power off as it starts to dispense.
• Allow Brewer to sit for 30 minutes.
• Power on the Brewer, lift and lower Brewer Handle, then press BREW Button.
• Once the vinegar is dispensed, discard hot contents into sink.
Step 3: Fresh Water Rinse
• Fill the Cold Water Reservoir with 10 oz. of fresh water.
• Place the ceramic mug on the Drip Tray.
• Lift the Brewer Handle, but do not add a K-Cup.
• Lower Brewer Handle and continue the brewing process until the
hot water is dispensed into the mug. Discard hot contents into sink.
• Repeat this cleansing brew process three (3) more times to cleanse the
Brewer plumbing and to remove any residual vinegar taste. The Brewer is
now ready for normal use again.
• Place the ceramic mug on the Drip Tray.
• Lift the Brewer Handle, but do not add a K-Cup.
• Lower Brewer Handle and continue the brewing process until the
hot water is dispensed into the mug. Discard hot contents into sink.
• Repeat this cleansing brew process three (3) more times to cleanse the
Brewer plumbing and to remove any residual vinegar taste. The Brewer is
now ready for normal use again.
Storage
Empty the Internal Hot Water Tank and Cold Water Reservoir before storing.
See page 14. Store your Brewer in a safe, frost-free environment in an
upright position.
See page 14. Store your Brewer in a safe, frost-free environment in an
upright position.
Storing the Brewer in cold temperatures may cause any residual
condensation to freeze inside the Brewer and could cause damage.
condensation to freeze inside the Brewer and could cause damage.
Before using your Brewer after storage, wipe the Cold Water Reservoir with
a damp, lint-free cloth and run three (3) cleaning brews (without K-Cups).
See page 8 for initial cleansing brew process.
a damp, lint-free cloth and run three (3) cleaning brews (without K-Cups).
See page 8 for initial cleansing brew process.
Let Brewer rest at room temperature for at least 2 hours before
powering
on.
Storing the Power Cord
Behind the Brewer is a convenient
compartment to hold the Power
Cord during transport or storage
(fig. 7).
(fig. 7).
Service
Beyond these recommended cleaning and maintenance procedures, this
Brewer is not user serviceable. See page 18 for warranty guidelines. For
service, please refer to the Warranty section in this guide.
Brewer is not user serviceable. See page 18 for warranty guidelines. For
service, please refer to the Warranty section in this guide.
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