Keurig K.Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker Manual
Before You Brew
Plug & Place
Remove the packing tape from the brewer and plug it into a grounded outlet. The brewer will automatically power on, or press any button to power on.
Power On
Press the power button — the green power light will illuminate. The brewer will automatically begin heating the water. This will take about 3 minutes. Once the heating sound stops, the brewer is ready.
Rinse & Fill
Remove the water reservoir lid, then lift the reservoir straight up to remove it. If you have a Keurig® Water Filter, install it now. Refer to your Water Filter Starter Kit for instructions. Rinse the reservoir with fresh water and fill it to the MAX fill line. Replace the water reservoir, making sure the lock tab engages with the brewer. Replace lid. NOTE: Do not use distilled water.
Cleansing Brew
Do not insert a K-Cup® pod. Press the HOT WATER button. The five brew buttons will blink. Press the small mug (8oz) button to start a cleansing brew. Pour the hot water into the sink. The one-time setup process is now complete and you are ready to brew! NOTE: Between brew cycles, the brewer may take about a minute to reheat.
Brew Your First Cup
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 drip tray base. Lift the handle and place a K-Cup® pod in the K-Cup® pod holder. Lower the handle completely to close the lid. Do not remove the foil lid on the K-Cup® pod. High Altitude Brewing: While holding the brewer handle up, push down slowly on the K-Cup® pod in the pod holder until the bottom of the K-Cup® pod is punctured by the exit needle.
Brew & Enjoy!
Select your brew size — for bolder coffee, press the STRONG button before selecting your brew size. The brew size and STRONG button, if selected, will remain illuminated while brewing — about 1 minute. For iced beverages, fill a 16oz plastic tumbler with ice. Insert any K-Cup® pod, then press the ICED button. The brewer will be ready to brew another cup in about a minute. NOTE: For iced beverages, only use a plastic cup. Do not use glass. 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.
Brewer Features
Strong Brew
increases the strength and bold taste of your coffee’s flavor. For bolder coffee, press the STRONG button and select your brew size. Iced Coffee: Brew hot over ice and enjoy cold. Makes full-flavored and delicious iced coffee. Hot Water on demand for instant soups and oatmeal.
Strong Brew
increases the strength and bold taste of your coffee’s flavor. For bolder coffee, press the STRONG button and select your brew size. Iced Coffee: Brew hot over ice and enjoy cold. Makes full-flavored and delicious iced coffee. Hot Water on demand for instant soups and oatmeal.
Temperature Control
allows you to adjust the temperature from 187° – 192°. Auto On sets your brewer to turn on at a specific time. Auto Off automatically turns your brewer off 2 hours after the last brew for energy savings. You can also program your brewer to shut off in 15-minute increments after your last brew or remain on all the time. High Altitude ensures your brewer works properly at higher altitudes (5,000 feet).
NOTE:
In High Altitude mode, the temperature is not adjustable. If you attempt to adjust the temperature, the mountain icon will flash indicating that you are in high altitude mode.
Programming Brewer Features
To program your K-Elite® brewer, use the settings button and up and down arrows. After the feature is programmed, press the settings button until you return to the home clock screen.
Clock:
Press the settings button once and use the up and down arrows to select the correct hour. Press the settings button again and use the up and down arrows to select the correct minutes.
Temperature Control:
Press the settings button 3 times and use the up and down arrows to select your preferred temperature.
Auto On:
Press the settings button until a sun icon 
appears. Then use the up and down arrows to turn the Auto On functionality “on.” Press the settings button again to set your preferred time, using the up and down arrows. Once you return to the home clock screen a sun icon will be present to let you know that the functionality is on. NOTE: You must set the clock to enable Auto On functionality.
Auto Off:
Press the settings button and use the up and down arrows to set your preferred off time. Off-time can be set from 15 minutes to 2 hours in 15-minute increments. A moon 
icon will appear on the screen to indicate your brewer is in Auto Off mode. To disable Auto Off, use the up and down arrows to turn the functionality “off.” The moon icon will no longer appear on the screen. To enable Auto Off, use the up and down arrows to turn the functionality “on.” The moon icon will appear on the screen.
High Altitude:
Press the settings button until you see the mountain icon 
displayed on your screen. Use the arrows to turn this setting on or off.
NOTE:
In high altitude mode, the temperature is not adjustable. If you attempt to adjust the temperature, the mountain icon will flash indicating you are in high-altitude mode.
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 its best by cleaning the exterior from time to time. Just clean with a damp, soapy, lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Never immerse the brewer in water or other liquids.
Drip Tray
The drip tray can hold up to 8 ounces of overflow and should be emptied and cleaned occasionally. To remove it, slide it toward you, keeping it level to avoid spilling. Clean with a damp, soapy, lint-free, non-abrasive cloth.
Water Reservoir & Reservoir Lid
The water reservoir lid and water reservoir should be cleaned periodically with a damp, soapy, non-abrasive cloth. Rinse the reservoir thoroughly after cleaning. This will ensure that no cleaning solutions remain in the area as they may contaminate the water supply. After rinsing, fill the reservoir with clean water and return it to the brewer. Do not dry the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth as lint may remain. The water reservoir lid and water reservoir should not be put into the dishwasher. NOTE: If you are using a water filter inside the water reservoir, remove it before cleaning.
K-Cup® Pod Holder
To remove the K-Cup® pod holder from the brewer, lift the handle and grasp the top of the K-Cup® pod holder with one hand while pushing up on the bottom of the K-Cup® pod holder from underneath with the other until it releases. After cleaning, align the K-Cup® pod holder with the opening using the two front ribs as a guide and snap it 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 the 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 funnel should be washed regularly and can be removed from the K-Cup® pod holder by pulling on it until it pops off. To replace it, orient the snaps to the indent and just snap it back onto the K-Cup® pod holder.
Exit Needle
Remove the pod holder assembly and detach the funnel. 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 any coffee grounds.
Entrance Needles
Lift the brewer handle and locate the entrance needles on the underside of the lid. To clean the holes in the needles, 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.
Descaling Your Brewer
You should descale your brewer every 3 months or when the descale notification turns on. Properly follow the descaling procedure in order to turn off the notification. Depending on the mineral content of your water, calcium deposits or scale may build up in your brewer. Scale is non-toxic, but if left unattended can hinder brewer performance. Regularly descaling your brewer every 3 months helps maintain the heating element and other internal parts that come in contact with water. Calcium deposits may build up faster, making it necessary to descale more often.
Descaling Procedure
Before you begin, you will need a large ceramic mug, 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. Please allow approximately 15-20 minutes for the descaling procedure.
STEP 1: Prepare the Brewer
When the Descale notification appears on the screen, press the left arrow, then choose CONTINUE. Select your descaling product: 2 oz pouch or 14 oz bottle. Next, follow the prompts on the screen to complete the descaling process. If you would like to descale your brewer but don’t see the descale notification on the display, press both arrows at the same time to open Settings, then select Descale Mode.
STEP 2: Descale the Brewer
Empty the water reservoir and add the Keurig® Descaling Solution to the water reservoir. If using the bottle, fill the empty bottle with water and pour it into the water reservoir. If using the pouch, add 3 cups of water (24 oz) to the reservoir. Do not insert a K-Cup® pod. Place a large mug on the drip tray. Press the flashing BREW button to dispense 12 oz of hot water. Discard the hot water and replace the mug on the drip tray. Repeat until the water reservoir is empty and the screen says ADD WATER.
STEP 3: Fresh Water Rinse Rinse
the water reservoir and refill it to the Max fill line with fresh water. Make sure the mug is on the drip tray. When the BREW button flashes, press it to begin the fresh water rinse. Once the brew is complete, pour the hot liquid into the sink. Repeat this step until the screen says DESCALE COMPLETE. Now the brewer is ready for use.STEP 3: Fresh Water Rinse Rinse the water reservoir and refill it to the Max fill line with fresh water. Make sure the mug is on the drip tray. When the BREW button flashes, press to begin the fresh water rinse. Once the brew is complete, pour the hot liquid into the sink. Repeat this step until the screen says DESCALE COMPLETE. Now the brewer is ready for use.
Troubleshooting
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 needles. 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
- After placing the K-Cup® pod in the K-Cup® pod holder, make sure that the handle is pushed down securely and the brew buttons are flashing.
- If the add water light is illuminated, add water to the water reservoir. Fill to and not beyond the MAX fill line. Make sure the water reservoir is seated properly in its base. If the added water light continues to be illuminated even after refilling, contact Customer Service.
- If 4, 6, 8, 10, 12oz and ICED button lights are all on simultaneously, lift the handle and remove the K-Cup® pod (if present in the brewer). Close the handle and place a large mug on the drip tray. Press the power button once. The brewer may dispense hot water.
- If 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12oz lights all blink simultaneously, contact Customer Service.
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.
- 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 Customer Service.
Adjustable Temperature Not Working
The temperature is not adjustable when set to High Altitude mode. When High Altitude mode is enabled, a mountain icon will be displayed on the screen. If you attempt to adjust the temperature, the mountain icon will flash indicating you are in high-altitude mode.
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. You can also install a Keurig® Water Filter to help remove water impurities and improve beverage taste.
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. Please be sure to store your brewer in its upright position to avoid water leakage from the inner tank. If you store the brewer in a cold environment, you run the risk of water freezing inside the brewer and causing damage.
When you prepare to use it after storage, we recommend rinsing the water reservoir with fresh water and running three rinsing brews without a K-Cup® pod. 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 it.
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.
Warranty
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 purchase. 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 its receipt of proof of the date of purchase. 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.
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
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