Keurig K.Mini Use & Care Guide

Before You Brew

Plug & Power

Remove packing tape from brewer.        Pull plug and extend cord from cordstorage located at the back of thebrewer. Plug into a grounded outlet.Press the power button. The powerbutton will illuminate.

Fill & Place

Add 1 cup (8oz) of water into a mug. Lift the water reservoirlid and pour the water into thereservoir. Do not fill past the MAXor below the MIN fill lines. Lowerthe lid and place your mug on thedrip tray.NOTE: Do not use distilled water.

Lift & Lower     

Lift and lower the handle. Do notinsert a K-Cup® pod. The brewindicator light will flash to indicatethat the brewer is ready

Cleansing Brew

Press the brew button. The brew  indicator light will illuminate solid,then begin to pulse while the breweris heating. After about 2 minutes, thebrew indicator light will illuminatesolid again and the water will beginto dispense. Pour the hot water intothe sink.The one-time setup process is nowcomplete and you are ready to brew!

Brew Your First Cup

Fill & Place Mug       

Add desired amount of waterinto a mug (6oz minimum, 12ozmaximum). Lift the water reservoirlid and pour the water into thereservoir. Do not fill past the MAX orbelow the MIN fill lines. Lower the lidand place your mug on the drip tray.

Lift & Place Pod

Lift the handle. Place a K-Cup® pod inthe K-Cup® pod holder. Lower the handle  completely to close the lid. The brewindicator light will flash to indicate thatthe brewer is ready. Do not remove thefoil lid on the K-Cup® pod.High Altitude Brewing: While holding the brewerhandle up, push down slowly on the K-Cup® podin the pod holder until the bottom of theK-Cup® pod is punctured by the exit needle

Brewer FeaturesAuto Off: Automatically turns your brewer off 90 seconds after the last brewfor energy savings. Cord Storage: Makes transporting your brewer convenient and keeps countertops tidy. Travel Mug Friendly: Remove the drip tray to accomodate a travel mug.

Brew & Enjoy!

Press the brew button. The brew  indicator light will illuminate solid,then begin to pulse while thebrewer is heating. After about 2minutes, the brew indicator lightwill illuminate solid again and thebeverage will begin to dispense.Brewing is complete when thebrew indicator light is no longerilluminated. When complete, lift thehandle and dispose of the used K-Cup® pod.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

Caring for your Brewer

Regular cleaning keeps your brewer running smoothly. Always be sure to turn off and unplug your brewer before cleaning

Brewer Exterior    Keep your Keurig® brewer looking itsbest by cleaning the exterior fromtime to time. Just clean with a damp,soapy, lint-free, non-abrasive cloth.Never immerse the brewer in water orother liquids.

Drip Tray   

The drip tray can hold up to 8 ounces  of overflow and should be emptiedand cleaned occasionally. To remove,slide it toward you, keeping it level toavoid spilling. Rinse and clean with adamp, soapy, lint-free, non-abrasive cloth.

Water Reservoir

The water reservoir should be cleaned periodically by wiping theinside of the reservoir and undersideof the lid with a damp, non-abrasive,lint free cloth. Do not dry the insideof the water reservoir with a cloth aslint may remain. Allow the reservoirto dry completely

K-Cup® Pod Holder

To remove the K-Cup® pod holder from the brewer, lift the handle and graspthe top of the K-Cup® pod holderwith one hand while pushing up onthe bottom of the K-Cup® pod holderfrom underneath with the other untilit releases. After cleaning, align theK-Cup® pod holder with the openingusing the two front ribs as a guideand snap into place from the top.

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.

Funnel

Washing the funnel ensures a fresh  beverage experience. The funnelshould be washed regularly and canbe removed from the K-Cup® podholder by pulling on it until it pops off.To replace it, orient the snaps to theindent and just snap it back onto theK-Cup® pod holder

Exit Needle

Remove the pod holder assembly and detach the funnel. Locate theexit needle on the inside bottomof the K-Cup® pod holder. Insert astraightened paper clip into the exitneedle to loosen any coffee grounds.

Entrance Needle

Lift the brewer handle and locate the entrance needle on theunderside of the lid. To clean both holes in the needle, holdthe brewer handle in the upward position and with your otherhand, carefully insert a straightened paper clip into bothholes. Gently move it around to loosen any coffee grounds.Lower the handle completely and run two water-only brewcycles. Do not insert a K-Cup® pod.TIP: Refer to support.keurig.com for video instructions on cleaning the entrance/exit needles.

Descaling your Brewer

You should descale your brewer every 3-6 months. Properlyfollow the descaling procedure.Depending on the mineral content of your water, calciumdeposits or scale may build up in your brewer. Scale is nontoxicbut if left unattended can hinder brewer performance.Regularly descaling your brewer every 3-6 months helpsmaintain the heating element, and other internal parts thatcome in contact with water. Calcium deposits may build upfaster, making it necessary to descale more often.

Descaling ProcedureBefore you begin, you will need a large ceramic mug, freshwater, Keurig® Descaling Solution, and access to a sink.Do not use a paper cup. Ensure that there is no beveragepod in the K-Cup® pod holder. Please allow approximately45 minutes for the descaling procedure.

STEP 1: Cleansing RinseTurn on your brewer.Pour one third (4.6oz) of the Keurig® Descaling Solution intothe water reservoir then add fresh water to the 10oz fill level.Place a large ceramic mug on the drip tray plate.Lift and lower the handle but do not add a K-Cup® pod.Press the brew button.Once solution is dispensed, pour the contents into the sink.

STEP 2: Internal Tank SoakRepeat step 1, but when the brew indicator light turns solid,press the power button as the brewer starts to dispense.Let the brewer stand for at least 30 minutes.Press and hold the brew button until the solution begins todispense. Continue to hold the button until all of the solutionhas been dispensed.Pour the contents of the mug into the sink.

STEP 3: Fresh Water RinseRepeat step 1 using 12oz of fresh water only. Do not addKeurig® Descaling Solution. Repeat this step two additionaltimes. You may need to perform additional fresh water rinsecycles if you notice any residual taste.

NOTE: The cleaning action of Keurig® Descaling Solution may result in a “foam” dispensed from the brewer. This is natural, as the solution is reacting with the scale inside. For a brewer that is heavily scaled, the brewer may notfill properly after the descaler is added. If this occurs, you may see only a small or no output dispensed, followed by the sound of air blowing out. If this occurs:

  • Turn off and unplug the brewer.
  • If there is Keurig® Descaling Solution in the water reservoir, discard the contents, rinse the water reservoirthoroughly and refill with water.
  • Plug the brewer back in, power on, and repeat the Step 3 Fresh Water Rinse cycle. The brewer should begin tofunction normally as the solution is rinsed out and the scale is removed. If problem persists, allow brewer to situnplugged for at least 30 minutes before continuing with the rinse.

Troubleshooting

Grounds in Your CoffeeGrounds may have gathered in the exit or entrance needlesand can be cleaned using a straightened paper clip or similar tool.

  • Clean the exit needle of the K-Cup® pod holder. Refer to theExit Needle care instructions.
  • Clean the brewer entrance needle. Refer to the EntranceNeedle care instructions.

Brewer Will Not Brew

  • A minimum of 6oz of water is required to brew. Add anadditional 2oz of water to the reservoir to ensure theminimum fill level has been met, then press the brewbutton. Repeat until the brewer begins to dispense.

Brewing a Partial Cup

  • Press the power button. Press and hold the brew buttonfor 5 seconds until all of the water has been dispensed.Discard the contents into the sink. Press the power button to restart.
  • The exit needle may be clogged. Refer to the Exit Needlecare instructions.
  • Clean the K-Cup® Pod Holder, see K-Cup® Pod Holder careinstructions.
  • The brewer may need to be descaled. If you have repeatedthe descale procedure on your brewer two times and it isstill only brewing a partial cup, contact Customer Service.

Brewer Does Not Have Power or Shuts Off

  • Make sure that the power button has been turned on.
  • Plug brewer into its own grounded outlet. If the electriccircuit is overloaded with other appliances, your brewer maynot function properly. The brewer should be operated on itsown circuit, separate from other appliances.
  • For energy savings, the brewer automatically turns off90 seconds after the last brew. Press the power button to restart.
  • If the brewer still doesn’t have power, contact Customer Service.

Troubleshooting

Grounds in Your CoffeeGrounds may have gathered in the exit or entrance needlesand can be cleaned using a straightened paper clip or similar tool.

  • Clean the exit needle of the K-Cup® pod holder. Refer to theExit Needle care instructions.
  • Clean the brewer entrance needle. Refer to the EntranceNeedle care instructions.

Brewer Will Not Brew

  • A minimum of 6oz of water is required to brew. Add anadditional 2oz of water to the reservoir to ensure theminimum fill level has been met, then press the brewbutton. Repeat until the brewer begins to dispense.

Brewing a Partial Cup

  • Press the power button. Press and hold the brew buttonfor 5 seconds until all of the water has been dispensed.Discard the contents into the sink. Press the power buttonto restart.
  • The exit needle may be clogged. Refer to the Exit Needlecare instructions.
  • Clean the K-Cup® Pod Holder, see K-Cup® Pod Holder careinstructions.
  • The brewer may need to be descaled. If you have repeatedthe descale procedure on your brewer two times and it isstill only brewing a partial cup, contact Customer Service.

Brewer Does Not Have Power or Shuts Off

  • Make sure that the power button has been turned on.
  • Plug brewer into its own grounded outlet. If the electriccircuit is overloaded with other appliances, your brewer maynot function properly. The brewer should be operated on itsown circuit, separate from other appliances.
  • For energy savings, the brewer automatically turns off90 seconds after the last brew. Press the power button to restart.
  • If the brewer still doesn’t have power, contact Customer Service.

Helpful HintsWater quality varies greatly. If you notice an undesirabletaste in your beverage (such as chlorine or mineral tastes),we recommend using bottled or filtered water. Do not usedistilled water.

ServiceBeyond these recommended cleaning and maintenanceprocedures, this brewer is not user serviceable. For service,please refer to the Warranty section of this guide.

StorageEmpty the water reservoir before storing or transportingand take care to ensure that you store your brewer in asafe and frost free environment. When you prepare to useit after storage, we recommend rinsing the water reservoirwith fresh water and descaling the brewer as detailed in theDescaling your Brewer section.If you plan to move your brewer to a different location, turnthe 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 atleast 2 hours before using.

Click or Call!

Have Questions?We’re here to help. Visit support.keurig.com forstep-by-step videos on cleaning, descaling, and more.

Still Need Help?Give us a call at1-866-901-BREW (2739)

 

Warranty

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTYKeurig Green Mountain, Inc. (Keurig) warrants that your brewer willbe free of defects in materials or workmanship under normal homeuse for one year from the date of purchase. It is recommendedthat you register your brewer on keurig.com/new so that yourpurchase information will be stored in our system. Keurig will, at itsoption, repair or replace a defective brewer without charge upon itsreceipt of proof of the date of purchase. If a replacement brewer isnecessary to service this warranty, the replacement brewer may benew or reconditioned. If a replacement brewer is sent, a new limitedone year warranty will be applied to the replacement brewer.This warranty only applies to brewers operated in the United Statesand Canada. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and youmay also have other rights that vary from state to state and, in thecase of Canada, from province to province.Only the use of Keurig® K-Cup® brand pods and accessories willguarantee the proper functioning and lifetime of your Keurig®brewer. Any damage to or malfunction of your brewer resultingfrom the use of non-Keurig® pods and accessories may not becovered by this warranty or may result in a service fee if the damageor malfunction is determined to be caused by such use.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE LIMITED WARRANTY?THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER CONSEQUENTIAL ORINCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE ANDDOES NOT COVER INCIDENTAL COSTS AND EXPENSESRESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, EVEN IFFORESEEABLE. Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusionor limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the abovelimitation or exclusion may not apply to you depending on the stateor province of purchase.

Nor does this warranty cover damages caused by use of non-Keurig®pods or accessories, services performed by anyone other thanKeurig or its authorized service providers, use of parts other thangenuine Keurig® parts, or external causes such as abuse, misuse,inappropriate power supply, or acts of God.

OTHER LIMITATIONSTHIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ANYOTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL.IN ADDITION, KEURIG HEREBY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMSALL OTHER WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO YOURKEURIG® BREWER, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTYOF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULARPURPOSE. Some states or provinces do not allow disclaimersof such implied warranties or limitations on how long an impliedwarranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to youdepending 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 KeurigCustomer Service at our toll free phone number 1.866.901.BREW(2739). Please do not return your brewer for servicing without firstspeaking to Keurig Customer Service to obtain a Return MaterialsAuthorization (RMA) number. Keurig® brewers returned without aRMA number will be returned to the sender without servicing.

K•Mini ™

SINGLE SERVE COFFEE MAKER

A. HandleB. K-Cup® Pod Holder (B and C are the K-Cup®Pod Holder Assembly)C. FunnelD. K-Cup® Pod AssemblyHousingE. Drip Tray PlateF. Drip TrayG. Drip Tray BaseH. Water Reservoir LidI. Water ReservoirJ. Power CordK. Cord Storage

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