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CAUTION: There are two sharp needles that
puncture the K-Cup
above the K-Cup Holder and the other in the
bottom of the K-Cup Holder.
T
o avoid risk of injury, do not put your
fingers in the K-Cup Chamber.
CAUTION: There is extremely hot water in
the K-Cup Holder during the brew process.
T
o avoid risk of injury, do not lift the Handle
or open the K-Cup Chamber during the
brew 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.
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portion pack, one
KEURIG®GOURMET SINGLE CUP
HOME BREWING SYSTEM
Elite - Model B40 Use & Care Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1
SET-UP & OPERATION
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Set-Up & First Brew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
SECTION 2
CONTROLS & INDICATORS
LED Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SECTION 3
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
De-Scaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SECTION 4
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
THE BOTTOM COVER. NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REPAIR
SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED
SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
SECTION 5
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Pour des directives en Français,
veuillez vous reporter à la page 13.
Record your Brewer Serial Number here.
The Serial Number is located on the
bottom of the Brewer on a white sticker.
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Features
Water Reservoir Lid
Water Reservoir
Water Reservoir Lock Tab Slots
Handle
K-Cup
®
Portion Pack Holder (E and F are
the K-Cup Holder Assembly)
Funnel
Lid
K-Cup
®
Portion Pack Assembly Housing
Housing
Drip Tray Plate
Drip Tray
Drip Tray Base
Vent
Power Cord
A
B
C
D
E
F
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Brew Button
Brew Light (Green)
Power Button
Power Light (Green)
Auto Off Button
Auto Off Light (Green)
Heating Light (Red)
De-Scale Light (Red)
Add Water Light (Blue)
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Elite - Model B40 Brewer
Controls and Indicators
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1. Keep your Brewer turned ‘ON’ at all times.
To brew a fresh cup of coffee or tea anytime
you want, we suggest you keep your Brewer
turned ‘ON’ all the time.
However, you can set the Brewer to automatically turn off two hours after your last brew.
Follow the simple instructions on page 8
to make using the Brewer convenient for you.
2. For the best tasting gourmet coffee or tea,
Keurig recommends using bottled or filtered
water.
Water quality varies from place 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.
3. 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.
4. Brewing into a travel mug.
To brew into a travel mug, simply remove the
Drip Tray Assembly and place the travel mug
on the Drip Tray Base.
1. Place Brewer box on a large steady surface
(such as a table or countertop) or
on the floor. Open the box.
2. Remove the Quick Start Guide, Use & Care
Guide and other literature.
3. Remove the package of complimentary
K-Cup
®
portion packs.
4. Turn the box on its side with front of box
face down.
5. Reach into the box and grasp the plastic
bag that contains the Brewer.
6. Carefully pull the plastic bag (and
packaging materials) toward you and out
of the box. The Brewer will still be encased
in the polyfoam and be on its side.
7. Remove the top polyfoam packaging
material.
8. Carefully lift Brewer off of the bottom
polyfoam and place it upright on a flat,
steady surface.
9. Lift plastic bag off of Brewer.
10. Carefully turn the Brewer on its side and
record on page 3 of this book the Serial
Number located on the white sticker on the
bottom of the Brewer. The Serial Number
is also located on the bottom of the Brewer
box.
11. Place the Brewer upright on a flat,
steady surface. Remove tape holding
Water Reservoir in place.
We recommend you save all packing materials
in case future shipping of the product is
necessary.
SET-UP & OPERATION
Helpful Hints
SECTION 1
WARNING: Keep all plastic bags away
from children.
Unpacking Instructions
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Set-Up & First Brew
IMPORTANT: You cannot use your Keurig
brewer until it has been primed for its first use
as set forth below.
Priming your Brewer
1. Unwrap cord and plug the brewer into a
grounded outlet.
2. Place a cup or mug on the Drip Tray Plate.
3. Remove the Water Reservoir from Brewer by
first removing Lid from Reservoir, then lifting
Reservoir straight up and away from Brewer
(may be tight). Rinse with fresh water.
4. Fill Water Reservoir with fresh water so
that the water level reaches the line just
below the top edge of the clear viewing
area. (Be careful not to over fill.)
5. Place Water Reservoir base into the left
side of the Brewer and be sure the
Water Reservoir Lock Tabs engage
with the Brewer. Replace Lid on Water
Reservoir.
6. Press Power Button found on upper right
panel of the Brewer. The green light next to
the Power Button will become illuminated.
7. The red light next to 'DE-SCALE' on the
LED Control Center will flash to indicate the
Brewer needs to be primed. Make sure
the handle is all the way down before
continuing. Please note, a K-Cup should not
be used for the Priming Sequence.
8. Press the Brew Button below the flashing
green light.
9. The Brewer will automatically fill with water
(priming it) and then the water will be
heated. This will take about 3 minutes. During
the heating period the red light next to 'HEATING' on the LED Control Center will become
illuminated. Once the water is heated, the red
light will turn off and the green light above the
Brew Button will flash.
10.Press the Brew Button below the flashing
green light to start a cleansing brew, during
which hot water will flow into your cup or
mug. Pour the hot water into the sink.
11.The Brewer may take 15 seconds to reheat
water between brews during which time the
red light next to 'HEATING' on the LED
Control Center may be illuminated. When the
water has heated, the red light will turn off.
12. The one-time priming process is now
complete and you are ready to brew!
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Ready to Brew your First Cup
1. The green light next to the Power Button on
the LED Control Center will be illuminated
to indicate the Brewer is powered on.
2. Place a cup or mug on the Drip Tray Plate.
3. Lift the Handle and the K-Cup Holder will
open toward you.
4. Select a K-Cup
®
portion pack.
5. Place a K-Cup®portion pack in the K-Cup
Holder (as shown in exhibit at top of page).
6. Lower the Handle completely to close the
Lid.
7. Press the Brew Button below the flashing
green light on the LED Control Center. This
will yield a 7.25 oz serving.
8. The green light above the Brew Button on
the LED Control Center will remain lit while
brewing.
9. There may be a short pause before the
brewing process begins. The process lasts
for approximately 40 seconds and ends
with a burst of air to remove all liquid
coffee or tea from the K-Cup.
10. Lift the Handle to remove and dispose of
the used K-Cup. CAUTION: K-Cup will be hot.
11. Enjoy your first cup of Keurig Brewed
®
gourmet coffee or tea!
12. The red light next to 'HEATING' on the
LED Control Center may be lit as the
water is heated for the next brew cycle.
The Brewer will be ready for use in
approximately 15 seconds.
Stopping the Brew Process
If you need to stop the brewing after the
process has started, press the Power Button
to turn the Brewer ‘OFF’. The flow of coffee
or tea will stop, the heating element will shut
off and the green light next to the Power
Button will disappear.
NOTE: You may see small amounts of water
coming from the Vent and dripping into the
Water Reservoir during this and subsequent
heating – this is normal.
NOTE: Do not remove the foil lid or
puncture the K-Cup
®
portion pack.
NOTE: If the Water Reservoir is empty or not
in place on the Brewer, then the blue light
next to 'ADD WATER' on the LED Control
Center will be illuminated. The Brew Button
will not be activated until water is added to
the Water Reservoir.
CAUTION: There are two sharp needles that
puncture the K-Cup
®
portion pack, one above
the K-Cup Holder and the other in the bottom
of the K-Cup Holder. T
o avoid risk of injury,
do not put your fingers in the K-Cup Chamber
.
NOTE: If you do not push the Brew Button in
60 seconds, the Brew Button will be disabled
to prevent accidental activation. Re-activate
the Brew Button by raising and lowering the
Handle completely.
CAUTION: There is extremely hot water in
the K-Cup Holder during the brew process.
T
o avoid risk of injury, do not lift the
Handle or open the K-Cup Chamber
during the brew process.
Handle
K-Cup
Chamber
NOTE: If Brewer has been exposed to tempera-
tures below freezing, allow Brewer at least two
hours to reach room temperature before priming. A frozen or extremely cold brewer will not
prime properly and can cause damage.
NOTE: Following the brew, your Brewer will
fill in preparation for the next brew. The pump
will make a vibrating sound. This is normal.
K-Cup
®
portion pack
NOTE: You may get less coffee or tea in your
cup during your next brew. We recommend
that you perform a cleansing brew with water
only after a terminated brew. Then your NEXT
brew will be the proper volume.
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Adding Water
The LED Control Center of your Brewer will
indicate when the water level in the tank is low
or if the Water Reservoir has been removed by
illuminating the blue light next to ‘ADD WATER’.
The Brewer will not allow you to brew when
the blue 'ADD WATER' light is illuminated.
The Water Reservoir can be filled in two ways.
1. Lift off the Water Reservoir Lid and pour
water directly into the Water Reservoir
while it is still attached to the Brewer, then
replace the Lid.
2. Remove the Water Reservoir from Brewer
by first removing Lid from Reservoir, then
lifting Reservoir straight up and away from
Brewer. Fill with water. Place the Water
Reservoir back on the Brewer and replace
the Lid.
Brewing Hot Water
Your Brewer is able to produce a cup of hot
water for making hot chocolate, for use in
cooking, for making soups, etc. Simply raise
and lower the handle on the Brewer without
adding a K-Cup
®
portion pack. The green light
above the Brew Button on the LED Control
Center will flash. Be sure to have a mug or cup
on the Drip Tray and then press the Brew Button.
Purging the Brewer
If your Brewer has not been used for more
than one week, you should purge the water
from the inner tank.
1. If there is water in the Water Reservoir,
remove the Lid, then lift Reservoir straight up
and away from Brewer. Discard water, rinse
and refill with water. Place the Water Reservoir
back on the Brewer and replace the Lid. (If
there is no water in Reservoir, simply refill.)
2. Be sure the Brewer is turned on. Raise and
lower the handle on the Brewer without
inserting a K-Cup and wait until the red light
next to 'HEATING' turns off.
3. The green light above the Brew Button on
the LED Control Center will flash. Be sure to
have a mug or cup on the Drip Tray and then
press the Brew Button.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 two more times to
completely purge water from inner tank.
If you are experiencing any problems with
your Brewer, please contact Customer
Service at 1-866-901-BREW (2739).
SECTION 2
CONTROLS & INDICATORS
LED Control Center
Programming Auto off Timer Feature
Set the Brewer to turn off two hours after the
last brew.
a. Press the Power Button to turn on the Brewer.
b. Press the black button above the Power
Button on the LED Control Center to turn on
the Auto Off Timer feature. The green light
next to 'AUTO OFF' will become illuminated.
When the Auto Off Timer is enabled, your
Brewer will automatically turn off two hours
after your last brew.
c. To turn off
the Auto Off
Timer, simply press the
black button
again and
the green
light next to
'AUTO OFF'
will turn off.
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IMPORTANT: Do not remove the Water
Reservoir during the brewing process.
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 8
ounces 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.
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
using a paper clip or similar tool. Remove KCup Holder, insert the paper clip into the
Needle to loosen the clog and push it out. The
K-Cup Holder is dishwasher safe.
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.
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 nontoxic, 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.
The Brewer should be de-scaled every 6
months to ensure optimal performance. It is
SECTION 3
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: There are sharp needles that
puncture the K-Cup above the K-Cup Holder
and in the bottom of the K-Cup Holder. T
o
avoid risk of injury, do not put your fingers
in the K-Cup Chamber.
K-Cup Holder
Assembly
K-Cup Holder
Funnel
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.
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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 red light next to 'DE-SCALE' will
be illuminated.
You should promptly de-scale using the procedures outlined below once the 'DE-SCALE' light
illuminates on the LED Control Center.
De-Scaling
a. PREPARE
Step 1: Make sure you have at least 48
ounces of undiluted white vinegar on hand.
You will also need an empty sink and a
ceramic cup (do not use a paper cup.)
Step 2: Empty the water in the Water
Reservoir.
b. FILL AND CLEAN
Step 1: Pour the vinegar into the Water
Reservoir and fill it to the line just below the
top edge of the clear viewing area.
Step 2: Place a ceramic cup in the Drip Tray
and run a brew cycle. DO NOT USE A K-CUP
®
portion pack just press the Brew Button.
Pour the contents of the cup into the sink.
Step 3: Repeat the brew process until the
Water Reservoir is empty, pouring the
contents of the cup into the sink after each
cycle. Remember to open and close the lid
between each cycle so the green Brew light
will flash.
Step 4: Rinse the Water Reservoir thoroughly
and fill with fresh water.
Step 5: Now let the Brewer stand for 4
hours while still on.
c. RINSE
Step 1: Ensure the Water Reservoir is filled
with fresh water.
Step 2: Place a ceramic cup on the Drip Tray
and run a regular brew cycle without using a
K-Cup. Pour the contents of the cup into the
sink.
Step 3: Repeat brew process until the Water
Reservoir is empty.
Step 4: You may need to perform additional
rinse cycles if you notice any residual taste.
Storage
Empty the Water Reservoir before storing 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
cleansing brews without a K-Cup.
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
2 hours before using.
NOTE: If the red 'DE-SCALE' light is still
illuminated on the LED Control Center after
completing the procedure, repeat the descaling procedure above.
NOTE: The Brewer will continue to function even
when the red 'DE-SCALE' light is illuminated.
However, if you do not de-scale soon after it is
displayed, continued scale build-up could
damage the Brewer. If this occurs, the red light
next to 'DE-SCALE will begin to blink to alert you
to the potential damage to the Brewer if you do
not de-scale immediately.
SECTION 4
TROUBLESHOOTING
SITUATION SOLUTION
Brewer will not brew
when used for the
first time
• Plug Brewer into an independent outlet.
• Check to be sure that it is plugged in securely.
• Plug into a different outlet.
• Reset circuit breaker if necessary.
• Make sure that the Power Button has been turned on and the power
light is illuminated.
• The Brewer must be primed for use by filling the internal hot water
tank before the first brew. The red light next to 'DE-SCALE' on the
LED Control Center will flash. (refer to page 6)
• If Brewer is cold/frozen, wait for two hours for it to reach room
temperature before powering on.
Brewer will not brew
• After placing the K-Cup
®
portion pack in the K-Cup Holder, make sure
that the Handle is pushed down securely and the green light above
the Brew Button on the LED Control Center is flashing.
• If the blue light next to 'ADD WATER' on the LED Control Center is
illuminated, add water to Water Reservoir or make sure the Water
Reservoir is seated properly in its base.
• If the blue light next to 'ADD WATER' on the LED Control Center continues to be on even after refilling, contact Customer Service at
1-866-901-BREW (2739).
Brewing a partial cup
• The Exit Needle may be clogged. (refer to page 9).
• Clean K-Cup Holder if necessary and rinse under faucet. (refer to page 9).
• The Water Reservoir may have been removed during brewing.
Replace the Water Reservoir and perform a cleansing brew.
• If the red 'DE-SCALE' light is illuminated, descale the Brewer (refer to
page 9).
• If you have repeated the descale procedure on your Brewer two times
and the light is still on, contact Customer Service at 1-866-901-BREW
(2739).
Brewer Does Not
Have Power
If any problems persist, contact Customer Service at 1-866-901-BREW (2739).
My brewer shuts off
automatically
• Check to make sure that the Auto Off Timer feature has not been set.
If the green light next to 'AUTO OFF' on the LED Control Center is illuminated, press the black button to turn off the Auto Off Timer feature.
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SECTION 5
WARRANTY
Limited One Year Warranty
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 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 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.
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. THE
DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE
PERIOD OF DURATION OF THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY. Some states or
Provinces do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
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
101 Edgewater Drive
Wakefield, MA 01880
1-866-901-BREW (2739)
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