Keurig B145 manual Cleaning & Maintenance, Cleaning External Parts, De-Scaling Your Brewer

SECTION 3

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

Cleaning External Parts

Regular cleaning of the Brewer’s external components is recommended.

1.Never immerse the base unit in water or other liquids. The Housing and other external components may be cleaned with a soapy, damp, non-abrasive cloth.

2.The Drip Tray can accumulate up to 230 ml (8 oz) of overflow. The Drip Tray and Drip Tray Plate should be periodically inspected and rinsed clean. To remove the Drip Tray Assembly, simply slide it toward you, keeping it level at all times to avoid spilling. The Drip Tray and Drip Tray Plate are dishwasher safe.

Cleaning the K-Cup®Portion Pack Holder Assembly

1. Cleaning the Parts

The K-Cup®Holder Assembly is dishwasher safe. To remove from the Brewer, open the cover by lifting the Handle. Grasp the top of the K-Cup®Holder with one hand while pushing up on the bottom of the K-Cup®Holder from underneath with the other until it releases. After cleaning, align the K-Cup®Holder with the opening using the two front ribs as a guide and snap into place from the top.

using a paper clip or similar tool. Remove K-Cup®Holder, insert the paper clip into the Needle to loosen the clog and remove it. The K-Cup®Holder is dishwasher safe.

CAUTION: There are sharp needles that puncture the K-Cup above the K-Cup Holder and in the bottom of the K-Cup Holder. To avoid risk of injury, do not put your fingers in the K-Cup Chamber.

Cleaning the Water Reservoir and Water Reservoir Lid

The Water Reservoir Lid should be cleaned with a damp soapy non-abrasive cloth. Lid should not be put into the dishwasher.

The Water Reservoir can be placed into the dishwasher for cleaning or can be cleaned with soapy water and rinsed thoroughly.

Do not dry the inside of the Water Reservoir with a cloth as lint may remain.

CAUTION: Please rinse the Water Reservoir thoroughly after cleaning to ensure that no cleaners or cleaning solutions remain in this area as they may contaminate the water supply in the Brewer.

K-Cup Holder

Assembly

K-Cup Holder

Funnel

2. Cleaning the Funnel

The Funnel can be removed from the K-Cup®Holder by pulling on it until it snaps off. The Funnel is dishwasher safe. To replace it just snap it back onto the K-Cup®Holder Assembly.

3. Cleaning the Exit Needle

The Exit Needle is located on the inside bottom of the K-Cup Holder Assembly. Should a clog arise due to coffee grinds, it can be cleaned

De-Scaling Your Brewer

Mineral content in water varies from place to place. Depending on the mineral content of the water in your area, calcium deposits or scale may build up in your Brewer. Scale is non- toxic, but left unattended, it can hinder Brewer performance. De-scaling your Brewer helps maintain the heating element, and other inter- nal parts of the Brewer that come in contact with water.

The Brewer should be de-scaled every 6 months to ensure optimal performance. It is possible for calcium deposits to build up faster, making it necessary to de-scale more often.

This Brewer is equipped with sensors to detect when scale buildup is interfering with the performance of the Brewer. When this is detected, the amber light next to 'DE-SCALE' will be illuminated.

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