How do I clean and descale my Keurig K-Express Essentials K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker? (KEURIG K-Express Essentials K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker User Guide)

Answer

manuals.plus

Sep 18, 2024 - 04:45 AM

To clean and descale your Keurig K-Express Essentials K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker, follow these steps:

1. Regular Cleaning:
- Turn off and unplug the coffee maker before cleaning.
- Clean the exterior of the coffee maker with a damp, soapy, lint-free cloth.
- Remove the drip tray and rinse it with warm soapy water. Hand wash only.
- Clean the water reservoir by wiping the inside with a damp, non-abrasive, lint-free cloth. Do not dry the inside with a cloth.
- Periodically hand-wash the water reservoir, lid, and drip tray with warm soapy water and rinse clean. Parts are not dishwasher safe.

2. Cleaning the K-Cup Pod Holder Assembly:
- Lift the handle and remove the K-Cup pod holder assembly by grasping the top and pushing up from underneath until it releases.
- Wash the funnel regularly by pulling it off the K-Cup pod holder.
- Clean the exit needle on the inside bottom of the K-Cup pod holder using a straightened paper clip.
- Clean the entrance needle on the underside of the lid by inserting a straightened paper clip into all the holes.
- Reassemble the K-Cup pod holder assembly by aligning the snaps and snapping it back into place.

3. Descaling Procedure:
- Pour the entire bottle of Keurig Descaling Solution into an empty water reservoir.
- Fill the empty bottle with water and pour it into the water reservoir.
- Place a large mug on the drip tray.
- Activate Descale Mode by pressing and holding the 6 oz and 10 oz buttons together for 3 seconds.
- Press the 8 oz button to start the descaling process. Pour the hot liquid into the sink.
- Empty the water reservoir and refill it with fresh water.
- Press the 8 oz button to start the rinsing process. Pour the hot liquid into the sink.
- Continue to brew 8 oz until the DESCALE notification turns off.

Note: Follow the full descaling procedure to turn off the Descale light. For heavily scaled coffee makers, additional rinsing may be required.

For more detailed instructions and troubleshooting, refer to the Keurig K-Express Essentials K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker User Guide.