Get the most from your
new Keurig
®
brewer
Use & Care Guide
Brewer Overview
A
K-Mini Mate
®
Plus
BREW BUTTON
STRONG BUTTON
A. Water Reservoir Lid
B. Water Reservoir
Removable 50 oz
water reservoir.
C. Drip Tray
Catches residual
liquid from the
brew cycle.
D. K-Cup® Pod Holder
Removable for
cleaning.
D
B
C
ADD WATER
STRONG
DESCALE
8 10 12
DESCALE LIGHT
BREW OVER ICE
BUTTON
SIZE SELECTION
BUTTONS
ADD WATER LIGHT
ADD WATER
STRONG
DESCALE
8 10
12
WATER RESERVOIR
Fill Reservoir
Remove the water reservoir by
lifting it straight up from the
brewer. Remove the lid and
fill reservoir with water to the
MAX FILL line. Replace the lid.
Replace reservoir, making sure it
is seated properly in the brewer.
NOTE:
Do not use distilled water.
Brew & Enjoy!
Press the blinking BREW button;
the BREW button light will remain
illuminated while brewing. Brewing
is complete when all lights turn off.
CAUTION: While brewing, there is
extremely hot water in the K-Cup®
pod holder. To avoid injury, do not lift
the handle during the brewing process.
Place Mug & Pod
Place a mug on the drip tray. If using a
travel mug, remove the drip tray and place
the mug on the counter in the drip tray
location. Open the handle and place a
K-Cup® pod in the K-Cup® pod holder. Close
the handle by pushing straight down.
Do not remove the foil lid on the
K-Cup® pod.
Brew Your First Cup
Cleansing Brew
The 3 cup sizes will blink. Press the 8 oz
button, then press the blinking BREW
button to start a cleansing brew. Pour the
hot water into the sink.
Do not remove the water reservoir or lift
the handle once the BREW button has been
pressed until the brew has completed.
The one-time setup process is now
complete and you are ready to brew!
Before You Brew
Rinse & Fill
Remove packing tape and plug the
brewer in. Lift the reservoir straight
up to remove it. If you have a Keurig®
Water Filter (sold separately), install it
now. Refer to your Water Filter Starter
Kit for instructions. Rinse reservoir with
fresh water and fill to the MAX FILL line.
Replace water reservoir, making sure
the tank is seated properly in the base.
Replace lid.
NOTE: Do not use distilled water.
Open & Close
Open the handle by lifting straight
up as shown. Do not insert a
K-Cup® pod. Close the handle by
pushing straight down.
BREW BUTTON
WATER
RESERVOIR
ADD WATER
STRONG
DESCALE
8 10
12
Caring For Your Brewer
Regular cleaning keeps your brewer running smoothly. Always be sure to turn off and unplug your brewer before cleaning.
The water reservoir should be
cleaned periodically by wiping the
inside of the reservoir and underside
of the lid with a damp, nonabrasive,
lint-free cloth. Do not dry the inside
of the water reservoir with a cloth, as
lint may remain. Allow the reservoir
to dry completely. Hand-wash only.
Brewer Exterior
Keep your Keurig® brewer looking its
best by cleaning the exterior from
time to time. Just clean with a damp,
soapy, lint-free, nonabrasive cloth.
Never immerse the brewer in water or
other liquids.
Drip Tray
The drip tray overflow should be
emptied and cleaned occasionally.
To remove, slide out from brewer base,
keeping it level to avoid spilling. Rinse
and clean with a damp, soapy, lint-free,
nonabrasive cloth. Hand-wash only.
Water Reservoir
Brewer Features
BREW 8, 10, OR 12 oz SIZES: Fill the water reservoir to
the desired brew size.
STRONG BREW: For a bolder, more intense cup.
BREW OVER ICE: Brew a refreshing iced coffee in
minutes. The BREW OVER ICE feature automatically
adjusts brew temperature — starting hotter to help
extract full flavor, then cooling down for less ice melt.
TRAVEL MUG FRIENDLY: Remove the drip tray to
accommodate travel mugs up to 7.25” tall.
REMOVABLE WATER RESERVOIR: For easy filling.
COMPATIBLE WITH THE KEURIG® MY K-CUP®: Brew
your own ground coffee (sold separately).
MAINTENANCE ALERT: Reminds you to descale after
every 250 brews.
AUTO OFF: Automatically turns your brewer off
5 minutes after the last brew for energy savings, but
will be ready to brew as soon as it is powered on again.
HIGH ALTITUDE: To ensure your coffee maker works
properly at higher altitudes (5,000 feet), please
enable the High Altitude Brewing Mode on your
coffee maker.
ENABLE HIGH ALTITUDE MODE:
1.
Begin with the brewer unplugged.
2. While holding down BREW button, plug the brewer
into power outlet. Continue holding the BREW
button and wait until the DESCALE light illuminates;
after 5 seconds, release the BREW button. The
DESCALE light will turn off after a short time,
indicating High Altitude Mode has been enabled.
DISABLE HIGH ALTITUDE MODE:
1. Begin with the brewer unplugged.
2. While holding down BREW button, plug the brewer
into power outlet. Continue holding the BREW
button and wait until the DESCALE light blinks once,
then remains illuminated; after 5 seconds, release
the BREW button. The DESCALE light will turn off
after a short time, indicating High Altitude Mode has
been disabled.
Regular Maintenance
For great-tasting coffee, keep your brewer running at peak performance by following the recommended
maintenance schedule:
K-Cup® Pod Holder Exit Needle
Funnel
Entrance Needle
Frequency Product Benefit
Weekly Keurig
® Rinse Pods Weekly cleaning with Keurig® Rinse Pods helps
reduce flavor carryover between brews
Every 2 months Keurig
® Water Filters Keeps your water fresh and help remove impurities
Every 3 months or when
the Descale notification
turns on*
Keurig
® Descaling Solution Eliminates mineral buildup to preserve the long-
term health of your coffee maker
*To turn off Descale notification, follow the full descaling procedure as outlined in this guide.
If the brewer has been in storage or hasn’t been used in days, run a cleansing brew before brewing
your beverage.
Periodically hand-wash the water reservoir and lid and drip tray with warm, soapy water and rinse clean.
CAUTION: Parts are not dishwasher safe.
NOTE: Do not dry the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth, as lint may remain.
To remove the K-Cup® pod
holder from the coffee maker,
with the handle open, grasp
the lip on the K-Cup® pod
holder and firmly lift upward.
The K-Cup® pod holder will
detach from the brewer and
lift straight out.
Remove the pod holder
assembly. Locate the exit
needle on the inside bottom of
the K-Cup® pod holder. Insert a
straightened paper clip into the
exit needle to loosen and push
out any clogs. After reinstalling
the K-Cup® pod holder, run two
water-only brew cycles (do not
insert a K-Cup® pod).
Cleaning the funnel ensures a
fresh beverage experience. The
funnel is where the beverage
exits the coffee maker and
should be cleaned regularly.
To clean, remove the pod holder
to get access to the funnel,
then wipe the funnel area with
a wet cloth.
Lift the brewer handle and
locate the entrance needle on
the underside of the lid.
To clean the holes in the needle,
hold the brewer handle in the
upward position and with your
other hand, carefully insert a
straightened paper clip into
all the holes. Gently move it
around to loosen any coffee
grounds. Lower the handle
completely and run a cleansing
brew two times. Do not insert
a K-Cup® pod.
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 holder.
NOTE: Always remove and dispose of the used K-Cup® pod after brewing.
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.
For optimal enjoyment and to limit grounds in your cup
during hot water brews or when transitioning from brewing
a coffee pod to a non-coffee pod (e.g., tea or cocoa), clean
the exit and entrance needles per the instructions provided
and perform two cleansing brews.
Brewer Will Not Brew
• There must be enough water in the reservoir. Add
additional water to the reservoir until the ADD WATER
light is not illuminated to ensure the minimum fill level
has been met; select your size, then press the blinking
BREW button.
• Lift up and replace the reservoir to ensure a secure fit
on the base.
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.
• Confirm the ADD WATER light is not illuminated and there
is enough water in the reservoir to complete the selected
brew size.
• The brewer may need to be descaled. If you have repeated
the descaling procedure on your brewer two times and it
is still only brewing a partial cup, contact Keurig Customer
Service at 1-866-901-BREW (2739).
Brewer Does Not Have Power or Shuts Off
• Plug brewer into its own 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, the brewer automatically turns
off 5 minutes after the last brew. To turn the brewer
on, press any button or open the handle.
• If the brewer still doesn’t have power, contact
Customer Service.
Troubleshooting
NOTE: The full descaling procedure must be completed to turn off
the DESCALE light.
Descaling Procedure
Before you begin, you will need a large ceramic mug
(14 oz minimum), 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. The descaling procedure
takes approximately 10-15 minutes.
Empty the water from the water reservoir. If using a Keurig® Water
Filter, remove and set aside.
STEP 1: Prepare the Brewer
Pour the entire bottle of Keurig® Descaling Solution into an empty
water reservoir. Then fill the empty bottle with water and pour into
the water reservoir. Do not insert a K-Cup® pod. Place a large mug
on the drip tray.
STEP 2: Descale the Brewer
To activate DESCALE MODE, begin with the brewer plugged in
and powered off, then press and hold the 8 oz and 12 oz buttons
together for 3 seconds. When flashing, press the BREW button to
start the descaling process. Once the brew is complete, pour the
hot liquid into the sink. Repeat this step two to three more times
until the ADD WATER light illuminates.
STEP 3: Fresh Water Rinse
Empty and rinse the water reservoir, rinse the tank thoroughly, and
refill to the MAX FILL line with fresh water. When flashing, press
the BREW button to start the rinsing process. Once the brew is
complete, pour the liquid into the sink. Continue to brew 12 oz until
the Descale notification turns off (there may be residual water left
in the tank). The brewer has now exited DESCALE MODE and will
be ready for use!
NOTE: Liquid dispensed in the fresh water rinse may be room temperature.
Descaling Procedure
Warranty
Helpful Hints
Water quality varies greatly. If you notice an undesirable
taste in your beverage (such as chlorine or mineral tastes),
we recommend using bottled or filtered water. Do not use
distilled water.
Service
Beyond these recommended cleaning and maintenance
procedures, this brewer is not user serviceable. For service,
please refer to the Warranty section of this guide.
Storage
Empty the water reservoir before storing or transporting
and take care to ensure that you store your brewer in a
safe and frost-free environment. When you prepare to use
it after storage, we recommend rinsing the water reservoir
with fresh water and descaling the brewer as detailed in the
Descaling Procedure.
If you plan to move your brewer to a different location, turn
the brewer off, unplug it, and empty the water reservoir.
If your brewer has been in an environment below freezing,
please be sure to let it warm to room temperature for at
least 2 hours before using.
Have Questions?
We’re here to help. Visit support.keurig.com for
step-by-step videos on cleaning, descaling, and more.
Still Need Help?
Give us a call at
1-866-901-BREW (2739).
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LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. (“Keurig”) warrants that your brewer
will be free of defects in materials or workmanship under normal
home use for one year from the date of delivery. It is recommended
that you register your brewer on keurig.com/new so that your
purchase information will be stored in our system. Keurig will, at its
option, repair or replace a defective brewer without charge upon
receipt of proof of the date of delivery. If a replacement brewer is
necessary to service this warranty, the replacement brewer may be
new or reconditioned. If a replacement brewer is sent, a new limited
one-year warranty will be applied to the replacement brewer.
This warranty only applies to brewers operated in the United States
and Canada. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights that vary from state to state and, in the
case of Canada, from province to province.
Only the use of Keurig® K-Cup® brand pods and accessories will
guarantee the proper functioning and lifetime of your Keurig®
brewer. Any damage to or malfunction of your brewer resulting
from the use of non-Keurig® pods and accessories may not be
covered by this warranty or may result in a service fee if the damage
or malfunction is determined to be caused by such use.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE LIMITED WARRANTY?
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND
DOES NOT COVER INCIDENTAL COSTS AND EXPENSES
RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, EVEN IF
FORESEEABLE. Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you depending on the state
or province of purchase.
Nor does this warranty cover damages caused by use of non-Keurig®
pods or accessories, services performed by anyone other than
Keurig or its authorized service providers, use of parts other than
genuine Keurig® parts, or external causes such as abuse, misuse,
inappropriate power supply, or acts of God.
OTHER LIMITATIONS
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY
OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL.
IN ADDITION, KEURIG HEREBY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO YOUR
KEURIG® BREWER, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. Some states or provinces do not allow disclaimers
of such implied warranties or limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you
depending on the state or the province of purchase.
HOW DO YOU OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE?
Keurig® brewers are high-quality appliances and, with proper
care, are intended to provide years of satisfying performance.
However, should the need arise for warranty servicing,
simply call Keurig Customer Service at our toll-free phone number,
1-866-901-BREW (2739). Please do not return your brewer for
servicing without first speaking to Keurig Customer Service to
obtain a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number. Keurig®
brewers returned without an RMA number will be returned to the
sender without servicing.
Coffeehouse taste
in your own home.
FIND YOUR PERFECT POD
With over 75 brands and hundreds
of varieties, find your match at
keurig.com/new
Have questions? We’re here to help. Visit support.keurig.com for troubleshooting
videos, maintenance recommendations, and the full Use & Care Guide.
Still need help? Give us a call at 1-866-901-BREW (2739).
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