Keurig K-Slim Coffee Maker User Manual

Keurig K-Slim Coffee Maker

Before You Brew

Plug & Place

• Remove packing tape from coffee maker. Plug into a grounded outlet. Place mug on drip tray

Rinse & Fill

• Remove the water reservoir lid, then lift the reservoir straight up to remove it. Rinse reservoir with fresh water and fill to the MAX FILL line. Replace water reservoir, making sure the lock tabs engage with the coffee maker. Replace lid.
  • NOTE: Do not use distilled water.

Lift & Lower

• Lift and lower the handle. Do not insert a K-Cup® pod. The coffee maker will power on automatically.

Cleansing Brew

• The 3 cup sizes will blink. Press the 8oz button, then press the blinking brew 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

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

Brew & Enjoy

• The three brew size buttons will blink Select your brew size, then press the blinking brew button. The brew button will remain illuminated while brewing. Brewing is complete when the buttons are no longer illuminated. Lift the handle and recycle the K-Cup® pod in 3 easy steps*.
  • 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.

Coffee Maker Features

• Smart Start heats then brews in one simple process. No need to wait for the coffee maker to heat before selecting brew size. Simply power on your coffee maker by lifting the handle, insert K-Cup® pod, then select your brew size. Press the brew button. The coffee maker will heat, then automatically begin brewing.
• Auto Off automatically turns your coffee maker off 5 minutes after the last brew for energy savings.
• High Altitude To ensure your coffee maker works properly at higher altitudes (1,500 meters/5,000 feet) please enable the High Altitude Brewing Mode on your coffee maker.
• Power the coffee maker off while it is plugged in.
• Press and hold the brew and 8oz buttons for 3 seconds. The 12oz button will illuminate to confirm that the High Altitude Brewing Mode has been enabled.

Caring For Your Coffee Maker

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

• Coffee Maker Exterior
  • Keep your Keurig® coffee maker 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 coffee maker in water or other liquids.
• Drip Tray
  • The drip tray can hold up to 237 ml/8 oz of overflow and should be emptied and cleaned occasionally. To remove slide it toward you, keeping it level to
    avoid spilling. Rinse and clean with a damp, soapy, lint-free, non-abrasive cloth.
• Water Reservoir
  • The water reservoir should be cleaned periodically by wiping the inside of the reservoir and under side of the lid with a damp, non-abrasive, lint-free cloth. Do not dry the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth as lint may remain. Allow the reservoir to dry completely.
• K-Cup® Pod Holder
  • To remove the K-Cup® pod holder from the coffee maker, 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 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 recycle 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. Regular cleaning keeps your coffee maker running smoothly. Always be sure to turn off and unplug your coffee maker before cleaning
• 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 Needle
  • Lift the coffee maker handle and locate the entrance needle on the underside of the lid. To clean both holes in the needle, hold the coffee maker handle in the upward position and with your other hand, carefully insert a straightened paper clip into both holes. Gently move it around to loosen any coffee grounds. Lower the handle completely and run two water-only brew cycles. Do not insert a K-Cup® pod.
  • TIP: Refer to keurig.ca/support_1 for video instructions on cleaning the entrance/exit needles.

Descaling Your Coffee Maker

• You should descale your coffee maker every 3 months. Properly follow the descaling procedure. Depending on the mineral content of your water, calcium deposits or scale may build up in your coffee maker. Scale is non-toxic but if left unattended can hinder coffee maker performance. Regularly descaling your coffee maker 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: Descaling Solution Rinse

• Pour the entire bottle of Keurig® Descale Solution into an emptied water reservoir. Then, fill the empty bottle with water and pour into the water reservoir. Do not insert a K-Cup® pod.
• Place a large mug on the drip tray. To activate Descale Mode, begin with the coffee maker powered off, then press and hold the 8oz and 12oz buttons together for 3 seconds until the DESCALE light turns solid.
• When the brew button begins flashing, press the brew button to start the cleansing rinse brew. Pour the hot liquid into the sink. Repeat the cleansing rinse process until the ADD WATER light illuminates.

STEP 2: Rest & Rinse

• Empty the water reservoir and refill to the MAX fill line with fresh water.

STEP 3: Fresh Water Rinse

• Press the brew button once it begins flashing. Repeat this process until the ADD WATER light illuminates. The coffee maker will now exit Descale Mode and will be ready for use!
  • NOTE: The cleaning action of Keurig® Descaling Solution may result in a “foam” dispensed from the coffee maker. This is natural, as the solution is reacting with the scale inside. For a coffee maker that is heavily scaled, the coffee maker may not fill 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 coffee maker.
  • If there is Keurig® Descaling Solution in the water reservoir, discard the contents, rinse the water reservoir thoroughly and refill with water.
  • Plug the coffee maker back in, power on, and repeat the Step 3 Fresh Water Rinse cycle. The coffee maker should begin to function normally as the solution is rinsed out and the scale is removed. If problem persists, allow coffee maker to sit unplugged for at least 30 minutes before continuing with the rinse.

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 coffee maker entrance needle. Refer to the Entrance Needle care instructions.

Coffee Maker Will Not Brew

• A minimum of 177 ml/6 oz of water is required to brew. Add an additional 59 ml/2 oz of water to the reservoir to ensure the minimum fill level has been met, then press the brew button. Repeat until the coffee maker begins to dispense.

Brewing a Partial Cup

• Power the coffee maker off. Press and hold the brew button and 12oz button for 5 seconds until water starts dispensing. Then release and let the water purge. Discard the contents into the sink. Press the power button to restart.
• The exit needle may be clogged. Refer to the Exit Needle care instructions.
• Clean the K-Cup® Pod Holder, see K-Cup® Pod Holder care instructions.
• The coffee maker may need to be descaled. If you have repeated the descale procedure on your coffee maker

K•Slim ™ SINGLE SERVE COFFEE MAKER

• A. Handle
• B. K-Cup® Pod Holder (B and C are the K-Cup® Pod Holder Assembly)
• C. Funnel
• D. K-Cup® Pod Assembly Housing
• E. Drip Tray Plate
• F. Drip Tray
• G. Drip Tray Base
• H. Water Reservoir Lid
• I. Water Reservoir
• For replacement parts, please visit www.keurig.ca

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