Keurig B31 Coffeemaker User Manual
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1. KEURIG IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS safe Operation amp Use 10 When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following 1 2 Read all instructions before using Do not touch hot surfaces Use handle and knobs when available This appliance must be properly installed and located in accordance with these instructions before it is used The use of accessory attachments is not recommended by the appliance manufacturer and may result in fire electrical shock or injury to persons Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven 6 Do not use outdoors 7 To protect against fire electric shock and njury do not immerse cords plugs or the appliance in water or any other liquid 8 Do not overfill the Cold Water Reservoir 9 Use only water in this appliance Do not put any other liquids or foods in the Cold Water Reservoir except as instructed in he Cleaning Instructions in this guide 11 12 13 14 15 16 Turn off and unplug the Brewer before cleaning or maintenance Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance For best operation plug the appliance into its own electrical outlet ona dedicated circuit to prevent flickering of lights blowing of fuses or tripping a circuit breaker Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after2. The K Cup Holder can be placed on the top shelf of a dishwasher NOTE Use low temperature cycles in the dishwasher The Entrance Needle does not require cleaning fi amp fi 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 Assembly Housing NOTE Over time discoloration spotting or staining may appear in the Cold Water Reservoir This is normal and will vary depending on the mineral content of the bottled or filtered water used This will not affect the operation of the Brewer However be sure to clean the Cold Water Reservoir regularly to minimize build up see page 14 SECTION 5 Cleaning amp Maintenance continued Cleaning the Cold Water Reservoir Storage To access the Cold Water Reservoir lift the Cold Water Reservoir Lid Remove the Water Level Guide fig 5 then clean the inside of the reservoir with a damp lint free cloth as necessary fig 6 Replace the Water Level Guide and close the Cold Water Reservoir Lid when finished NOTE The Water Level Guide is not dishwasher safe tis N is Q z 2 KEURIG aS Emptying the Internal Hot Water Tank 1 Brewer must be powered off and plugged in 2 Ensure that the Cold Water Reservoir Lid is closed 3 Place a mug on the Drip Tray then press and hold the BREW Button until all
3. Lower the Brewer Handle completely and firmly to close Ensure all of the water has left the Cold Water Reservoir and drained into the Brewer before lowering the Brewer Handle The BREW Button will flash blue Press the BREW Button It will then flash red while the water is heating and turn solid red when brewing begins The water will reach the correct temperature in approximately 2 minutes The BREW Button will turn solid red and your beverage will start to dispense If you are performing an initial cleansing brew discard the water from the mug and begin at Step 4 to brew your first beverage If you have previously completed an initial cleansing brew enjoy your beverage Your Brewer is now ready for the next beverage Begin the process again adding fresh water and a new K Cup SECTION 5 Cleaning amp Maintenance Cleaning External Parts IMPORTANT Make sure the Brewer is unplugged before cleaning Regular cleaning of the Brewer s external components is recommended 1 Never immerse the Brewer in water or other liquids The Brewer housing and other external components should be cleaned with a damp non abrasive lint free cloth 2 The Drip Tray and Drip Tray Plate should be periodically inspected and cleaned with a damp non abrasive lint free cloth The Drip Tray and Drip Tray Plate should not be put into the dishwasher To remove the Drip Tray simply slide it toward you Remember when th
4. the appliance malfunctions or is damaged in any manner Contact Keurig Customer Service to report any malfunction of or damage to the Brewer Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot surfaces To disconnect press the Power Button on the front right side of the Brewer this will turn the power off Then remove the plug from the wall outlet Close supervision is necessary when any appliance Is used by or near children Do not lift the Brewer Handle while brewing is in progress scalding may occur c UL US 17 Always keep the Cold Water Reservoir Lid closed unless you are refilling it 18 This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The appliance must be grounded using a 3 hole properly grounded outlet In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock 19 If the outlet is a standard 2 prong wall outlet it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong wall outlet 20 Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord or use an adapter 21 Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance Is properly grounded 22 Do not use the appliance for any reason other than its intended use SAVE THESE INSTRUCTI
5. Brewer shuts off automatically n normal operation the Brewer will shut off when it is idle for longer han 90 seconds Just press the Power Button to restart f the Brewer shuts off in the middle of a brew contact Customer Service There is water in the Drip Tray Remember that any liquid overflow from your cup or the Cold Water Reservoir will be caught in the Drip Tray e When the Drip Tray is almost full the red Drip Tray Overflow Indicator will appear Carefully remove the Drip Tray and empty its contents into the sink Red Indicator appears in Drip Tray e This means the Drip Tray is almost full Carefully remove the Drip Tray and empty its contents into the sink Should other issues arise with your Brewer please call Keurig Customer Service at 1 866 901 BREW 2739 17 SECTION 7 Warranty Limited One Year Warranty Keurig warrants that your Brewer will be free of defects in materials or workmanship under normal use for one year from the date of purchase It is recommended that you fill out and return the warranty card enclosed with your Brewer so that your purchase information will be stored in our system Keurig will at its option repair or replace the 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 b
6. ONS CAUTION There are two sharp needles that l puncture the K Cup portion pack one above the K Cup Holder and the other in the bottom of the 4 _ K Cup Holder To avoid risk of injury do not put your fingers in the K Cup Assembly Housing CAUTION There is extremely hot water in the K Cup Holder during the brew process To avoid risk of injury do not lift the Brewer Handle or open the K Cup Assembly Housing during the brewing process SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord If an extension cord is used 1 the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance 2 the cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally and 3 the extension cord must include a 3 prong grounding plug THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY WAR N N G KEEP ALL PLASTIC BAGS AWAY FROM CHILDREN WAR N N G THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS INCLUDING LEAD WHICH IS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM WARNING TO USERS AND PARENTS 1 DO NOT permit children to use Brewer without adult supervision Brewer dispenses very hot water 2 SPECIAL NOTICE FOR HOT COCOA USERS IMMEDIATELY AFTER USING A HOT COCOA K CUP RUN
7. a Hot Water Brew Cycle without a K Cup to avoid the possibility of clogging the exit needle DO NOT assume the next user will do this WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR WARN NG ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE RISK OF FIRE OR BOTTOM COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE ELECTRIC SHOCK PARTS ARE INSIDE REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE DO NOT OPEN BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY TABLE OF CONTENTS KEURIG GOURMET SINGLE CUP HOME BREWING SYSTEM Model B31 MINI PLUS Using Your Brewer SECTION 1 Brewer Overview ccceeceeee cesses eeteeeeees 4 SECTION 2 Helpful Hints iiiaio 6 SECTION 3 Buttons amp Indicators oo ee eeeee eee eeeeeneees 7 SECTION 4 Set up amp Operation Initial Cleansing amp First Brew cece eeseseeeseeseseeseetsesneeeeeee 8 SECTION 5 Cleaning amp Maintenance Cleaning External Parts renen e ER 12 Cleaning the K Cup Portion Pack Holder Assembly 4 12 Cleaning the Cold Water Reservoir s sssissssiissriesssiessrrisrrreesrrees 14 Emptying the Internal Hot Water Tank ccceceeeeseeeeeeeeeeees 14 Storage aa iE a ao a Nonian 14 Storing the Power Cord c cceccesceeeceseeeseesetseseeesseesesesteeenteeneees 14 De Scaling Your Brewer sisissccccscscsececeereeeeaerenie ences 15 SECTION 6 Troubleshooting 0 0 c cece eee eeteeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeees 16 SECTION 7 Warranty cccccecceeecceeeeceeeeeceeeeeeeeeteseeteeaeeaeeaes 18 Record your Brewer Serial Number her
8. ace to place If you notice an undesirable taste in your cup of coffee such as chlorine or other mineral taste we recommend you consider using bottled water or water from a filtration system Customize your Size Flavor amp Brew With the choice of over 200 varieties of K Cups and multiple fill levels your Brewer gives you endless options to customize the size flavor and strength that s perfect for you For a strong intense cup select an Extra Bold K Cup with up to 30 more ground coffee than regular varieties and brew size that s right for you The less water you use the more intense flavor in your cup The more water you use the less intense flavor in your cup To guide you the Brewer includes a Water Level Guide located inside the Cold Water Reservoir The Water Level Guide is removable to make cleaning easy Brewing into a tall mug To brew into a tall mug simply remove the Drip Tray Assembly and place the tall mug on the Drip Tray Base The Drip Tray Any liquid overflow from your cup or the Cold Water Reservoir will be caught in the Drip Tray Be sure to empty the Drip Tray when the red Drip Tray Overflow Indicator pops up The Drip Tray has a snug fit to ensure it stays put in transit Automatic Shut Off Your Brewer will shut off automatically when it is idle for longer than 90 seconds Simply press the Power Button to restart Clean Your Brewer Regularly To keep your Brewer looking and perform
9. ale more often A PREPARE You will need 20 oz of undiluted white vinegar a 12 oz ceramic mug do not use a paper cup and access toa sink B FILLAND CLEAN Step 1 Fill the Cold Water Reservoir with 10 oz of undiluted white vinegar to he 10 oz mark on the Water Level Guide Step 2 Place the ceramic mug on the Drip Tray Plate Lift and lower the Brewer Handle completely and perform a brew without adding a K Cup Empty the contents of the ceramic mug into the sink CAUTION Be careful as contents will be hot Step 3 Place the ceramic mug back on the Drip Tray Plate Pour the remaining 10 oz of vinegar into the Cold Water Reservoir Start a brew but power off the Brewer just after it starts to dispense Allow it to sit for at least 30 minutes C RINSE Step 1 After the prescribed period of time at least 30 minutes turn your Brewer on and place the ceramic mug on the Drip Tray Plate Lift and lower the Brewer Handle completely and perform a brew without adding a K Cup Empty the contents of the ceramic mug into the sink CAUTION Be careful as contents will be hot Step 2 Fill the Cold Water Reservoir with 10 ounces of fresh water place the ceramic mug on the Drip Tray Plate and perform a brew without adding a K Cup Step 3 Repeat Step 2 three times to cleanse the Brewer plumbing and get rid of any residual taste from the vinegar The Brewer is now ready for normal use again Service Beyond these recomme
10. e Removing the serial number label from the Brewer will void warranty SECTION 1 Brewer Overview Q Cold Water Reservoir Lid O Cold Water Reservoir BREW Button O Add Water Brewer Handle Indicator e Power Button Q Power Cord O Drip Tray Base H Drip Tray 1 Drip Tray Plate Drip Tray Overfill Indicator Q K Cup Portion Pack Assembly Housing Brewer Handle Q Water Level Guide Inside Cold Water Reservoir Q K Cup Portion Pack Holder O Funnel Q K Cup Portion Pack Holder Assembly For replacement parts please call 1 866 901 BREW 2739 SECTION 2 Helpful Hints Plug Brewer into its own grounded outlet If the electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances your Brewer may not function properly The Brewer should be operated on its own circuit separate from other appliances Initial Cleansing Brew Before you use your Brewer for the first time perform an initial cleansing brew by running clean water through the brew cycle without using a K Cup portion pack One Cup at a Time Your new Brewer makes one fresh beverage at a time You ll need to add fresh water each time you brew Unlike other Keurig Brewers the B31 does not store water in the reservoir The Right Water Makes a Difference For the best tasting gourmet coffee tea or hot cocoa Keurig recommends using bottled or filtered water We do not recommend using distilled or reverse osmosis water Water quality varies from pl
11. e 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 What is not covered by the limited warranty THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND DOES NOT COVER INCIDENTAL COSTS AND EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY EVEN IF FORESEEABLE Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you depending on the state or province of purchase Nor does this warranty cover damages caused by services performed by anyone other than Keurig or its authorized service providers use of parts other than genuine Keurig parts or external causes such as abuse misuse inappropriate power supply or acts of God Other limitations THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL IN ADDITION KEURIG HEREBY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO YOUR B31 BREWER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some states or provinces do not allow disclaimers of such implied warranties or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above
12. e red Drip Tray Overfill ndicator appears the Drip Tray is almost full Carefully remove the Drip Tray and discard its contents The Drip Tray has a snug fit to ensure it stays put in transit Cleaning the K Cup Portion Pack Holder Assembly 1 Cleaning the Parts The K Cup Holder Assembly can be placed onto the top shelf of a dishwasher NOTE Use low temperature cycles in the dishwasher To remove the K Cup Holder Assembly from the Brewer lift the Brewer Handle to open Grasp the top of the K Cup Holder with one hand With the other hand push up on the bottom of the K Cup Holder until it releases fig 1 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 fig 2 fi KEURIG 2 Cleaning the Funnel The Funnel can be removed from the K Cup Holder by pulling on it until it snaps off fig 3 The Funnel can be placed on the top shelf of a dishwasher NOTE Use low temperature cycles in the dishwasher To replace the Funnel just snap it back on wo bottom grinds i o the K Cup Holder Assembly Cleaning the Exit Needle The Exit Needle is located on the inside of the K Cup Holder Assembly Should a clog arise due to coffee can be cleaned using a paper clip or similar tool Remove K Cup Holder Assembly and detach Funnel Insert the paper clip fig 4 into the Exit Needle to loosen the clog and push it out
13. ing its best be sure to clean the external and internal components on a regular basis See page 12 for more information De Scaling 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 internal parts of the Brewer that come in contact with water See page 15 for more information Storing When storing your Brewer carefully empty the Drip Tray and make sure both the Cold Water Reservoir and Internal Hot Water Tank are empty Store your Brewer upright in a safe dry frost free environment See page 14 for more information SECTION 3 Buttons amp Indicators Power Button The Power Button turns your Brewer On and Off Add Water Indicator Flashing Blue Indicates you should fill the Cold Water Reservoir Brewer Handle Indicator Flashing Blue Indicates the minimum amount of water 6 oz has been poured into the Cold Water Reservoir and you re ready to insert a K Cup Lift the Brewer Handle insert a K Cup then lower the Brewer Handle completely and firmly to close BREW Button Indicators Flashing Blue Indicates you are ready to brew your beverage Press the BREW Button once to start the brewing process Flashing Red Indicates the water
14. is heating Solid Red Indicates brewing has begun Drip Tray Overfill Indicator A red float will appear when the Drip Tray is almost full Carefully slide the Drip Tray out and empty its contents Your Next Brew When the brewing process is complete your Brewer is ready for the next beverage Begin the process again adding fresh water anda new K Cup Your Brewer will shut off automatically when it is idle for longer than 90 seconds Simply press the Power Button to restart SECTION 4 Set up amp Operation Initial Cleansing amp First Brew Before you Brew E il KEURIG Before making your first beverage perform an initial cleansing brew Follow these steps skipping numbers 9 and 10 The initial cleansing brew is performed without a K Cup portion pack Plug the Brewer into its own grounded outlet If the electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances your Brewer may not function properly The Brewer should be operated on its own circuit separate from other appliances Press the Power Button found on the front of the Brewer The Add Water Indicator will flash blue Lift the Cold Water Reservoir Lid to open 10 p 8 p 6 KEURIG i KEURIG aS Fill the Cold Water Reservoir to the desired fill level with filtered or bottled water We do not recommend distilled or reverse osmosis water The Brewer Hand
15. le Indicator will flash blue when the minimum water level 6 oz is reached The Brewer has three fill levels 6 oz 8 oz and 10 oz For precise measuring make sure the Brewer Handle is closed completely Close the Cold Water Reservoir Lid If you should happen to over fill the Cold Water Reservoir the overflow will be caught in the Drip Tray 9 Place a mug on the Drip Tray Plate NOTE The Drip Tray is not dishwasher safe The Drip Tray slides out so you can fit a taller mug SECTION 4 Set up amp Operation continued CAUTION There are two sharp needles that puncture the K Cup one above the K Cup Holder and the other in the bottom of the K Cup Holder To avoid risk of injury do not put your fingers in the K Cup Assembly Housing AN KEURIG gt Q 8 Q Lift the Brewer Handle to open Select a K Cup portion pack Place the selected K Cup into the K Cup Water will exit the Cold Water Reservoir Do not remove the foil lid or puncture Holder Assembly and enter the Brewer the K Cup Skip Steps 9 and 10 for the initial cleansing brew Ensure all of the water has left the Cold Water Reservoir and drained into the Brewer before proceeding to Step 11 CAUTION There is extremely hot water in the K Cup Holder during the brew process To avoid risk of injury do not lift the Brewer Handle or open the K Cup Assembly Housing during the brewing process 2 Min
16. limitation may not apply to you depending 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 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 an Authorization to Return number ATR Keurig Brewers returned without an ATR number will be returned to the sender without servicing Keurig Incorporated 55 Walkers Brook Drive Reading MA 01867 1 866 901 BREW 2739 P N 60 201172 000 RevB 11 09 Keurig Incorporated 55 Walkers Brook Drive Reading MA 01867 Keurig Incorporated is a wholly owned subsidiary of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc ON LISTED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY Covered by U S Patent Number 7 165 488 and other U S and foreign patents pending Made and printed in China QN 2009 Keurig Incorporated G All rights reserved
17. nded cleaning and maintenance procedures this Brewer is not user serviceable For service please refer to the Warranty section in this guide SECTION 6 Troubleshooting SITUATION SOLUTION Brewer does not have power e Make sure the Power Button is pressed The Add Water Indicator should flash blue after pushing the Power Button e Plug Brewer into an independent outlet e Check to be sure that it is plugged in securely e Plug into a different outlet e Reset your home s circuit breaker if necessary Brewer will not brew when used for the first time e Brewer may be cold or frozen Let Brewer rest at room temperature for at least 2 hours before powering on Brewer will not brew e Make sure the Brewer has power see above e Press the Power Button If the Add Water Indicator flashes blue add water and attempt to brew If the Add Water Indicator does not flash blue make sure the Brewer has power see above If the Brewer still does not operate contact Customer Service e If the BREW Button flashes red longer than 3 minutes contact Customer Service SITUATION SOLUTION Brewer only brews a partial brew e The Exit Needle may be clogged see page 13 e Clean the K Cup Portion Pack Holder Assembly if necessary see page 12 De scale the Brewer see page 15 f you have repeated the de scale procedure two times and the Brewer still does not function properly contact Customer Service
18. the water has been dispensed NOTE There will be a delay of 3 4 seconds before water begins to dispense 14 Empty the Internal Hot Water Tank and Cold Water Reservoir before storing Ensure that you store your Brewer ina safe and frost free environment and in an upright position Storing the Brewer in cold temperatures may cause condensation to freeze inside the Brewer and cause damage Before using your Brewer after storage wipe the Cold Water Reservoir with a damp lint free cloth and run three cleansing brews without a K Cup portion pack See page 8 for more information If your Brewer has been in an environment below freezing allow the Brewer to rest at room temperature for at least 2 hours before powering on Storing the Power Cord Behind the Brewer is a convenient compartment that will hold the Power Cord fig 7 This makes the Brewer both easier to store and easier to take on the go fi De Scaling Your Brewer Depending on the mineral content of the water 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 internal parts of the Brewer The Brewer should be de scaled every 3 6 months to ensure optimal performance or when there are white deposits in the Cold Water Reservoir It is possible for calcium deposits to build up faster making it necessary to de sc
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