Keurig
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Brewer De-Scaling Instructions
Brewer Model: Elite B40 | Classic B44
Special Edition B60 | Platinum B70
To begin, you will need the following:
• 48 ounces of undiluted white vinegar
• Large ceramic mug (do not use a paper cup)
• Access to an empty sink
PREPARE
Step 1: Empty the water in the Water Reservoir.
Step 2: Disable “Auto Off” features.
FILL AND CLEAN
Step 1: Pour approximately 48 ounces of the vinegar
into the Water Reservoir.
Step 2: Place a large mug on the Drip Tray Plate and
run a brew cycle. DO NOT USE A K-CUP, just
press the BREW Button. Pour the contents of
the large mug into the sink.
Step 3: Repeat the brew process without a K-Cup until
“ADD WATER” is indicated.
Step 4: Now let the Brewer stand for at least 4 hours
while still on.
Step 5: Discard any residual vinegar and rinse the
Water Reservoir thoroughly.
RINSE
Step 1: Ensure the Water Reservoir is filled with fresh
water.
Step 2: Place a large mug on the Drip Tray Plate and
water brew cycle. Pour the contents of the
large mug into the sink.
Step 3: Repeat brew process until “ADD WATER” is
indicated.
Step 4: You may need to perform additional water brew
cycles if you notice any residual taste.
NOTE: If “DE-SCALE” is still displayed after
completing the procedure, repeat the
de-scaling procedure above.
Brewer Model: MINI Plus B31
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To begin, you will need the following:
• 20 oz. of undiluted white vinegar
• 12 oz. ceramic mug (do not use a paper cup)
• Access to an empty sink
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 turn 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.
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.
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