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Owner’s manual
Keurig® K-Cup® K79 Platinum Plus Brewer
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Safe Operation & Use
When using electrical appliances, basic
safety precautions should be followed,
including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
and knobs when available.
3. This appliance must be properly
installed and located in accordance
with these instructions before it is used.
4. The use of accessory attachments
not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may result in fire,
electrical shock or injury to persons.
5. 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 injury do not immerse cords, plugs,
or the appliance in water or any other
liquid.
8. Do not overfill the Water Reservoir
with water.
9. Use only water in this appliance! Do
not put any other liquids or foods in the
Water Reservoir except as instructed in
the Cleaning Instructions in this guide.
10. 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.
11. For best operation, plug the appliance
into its own electrical outlet on a
dedicated circuit to prevent flickering
of lights, blowing of fuses or tripping a
circuit breaker.
12. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions or is
damaged in any manner. Contact
Keurig Customer Service to report
any malfunction of or damage to the
brewer.
13. Do not let the cord hang over the edge
of the table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
14. To disconnect, press the Power Switch
on the brewer to “OFF” status and then
remove the plug from the wall outlet.
15. Close supervision is necessary when
any appliance is used by or near
children.
16. Do not lift the brewer Handle while
brewing is in progress.
17. Always keep the Water Reservoir Lid
on the Water Reservoir 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
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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 other than
its intended use.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING TO USERS AND PARENTS
1. DO NOT permit children to use brewer
unless there is adult supervision. Brewer
dispenses very hot water.
2. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR HOT COCOA USERS:
IMMEDIATELY AFTER USING A HOT COCOA
K-CUP® PACK, RUN a Hot Water Brew Cycle
without a K-Cup
®
pack to avoid the possibility
of clogging the exit needle. DO NOT assume
the next user will do this.
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CAUTIO N: There are two sharp needles that puncture the K-Cup® pack, one
above the K-Cup
Holder. To avoid risk of injur y, do not put your fingers in the K-Cup
Assembly Housing.
CAUTIO N: There is extremely hot water in the K-Cup® Pack Holder during the
brew process. To avoid risk of injury, do not lift the Handle or open the K-Cup
Pack Assembly Housing during the brewing process.
CAUTIO N: Do not fill above MAX FILL line. If you fill the Water Reservoir above this
point, you may occasionally get a larger brew than you selected for your first brew
of the day. If you prefer to have your reservoir filled to the top, we recommend you
use a large mug for your first brew of the day to avoid any risk of overflow.
CAUTION: Please always keep the brewer in its upright position to avoid
potential injury and/or damage to your brewer.
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS:
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.
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Pack Holder and the other in the bottom of the K-Cup® Pack
A short power supply cord is provided to
®
Pack
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WARNING 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 REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE
BOTTOM COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS ARE INSIDE. REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE
!
BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
KEURIG® GOURMET SINGLE CUP HOME BREWING SYSTEM
K79 Platinum Plus Brewer — Using Your Brewer
SE T-UP
Helpful Hints ........................................................................................ 4
Unpacking ............................................................................................ 4
Features ............................................................................................... 5
SECTION 1 — SET-UP & FIRST BREW
Set-Up & First Brew ........................................................................... 6
SECTION 2 — CONTROLS & INDICATORS
Setting the Clock ............................................................................... 11
Programming On/Off Features ...................................................... 11
Programming Brew Temperature ................................................. 13
Programming Brew Size ................................................................. 14
SECTION 3 — CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
Cleaning .............................................................................................. 14
Descaling ............................................................................................15
Storage ...............................................................................................16
SECTION 4 — TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................. 17
SECTION 5 — WARRANTY ................................................................18
Record your Brewer Serial Number here.
See Un packing In structi ons on page 4 fo r serial num ber locati on.
Remov ing the ser ial number l abel from th e brewer wi ll void war ranty.
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Helpful Hints
1. 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.
2. Keep your brewer turned “ON.”
To brew a fresh cup of coffee, tea or hot cocoa
anytime you want, keep your brewer turned
“ON” all the time. However, the brewer is fully
programmable so you can set it to turn on and
off automatically to match your schedule.
Or, if you prefer, set the brewer to automatically
turn off after a period of time. Follow the simple
instructions on pages 11–14 to find the settings
that are most convenient for you.
3. For the best tasting gourmet coffee, tea or
hot cocoa, 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, tea or hot cocoa (such as chlorine
or other mineral tastes), we recommend you
consider using bottled water or water from a
filtration system. For best results, carefully
follow manufacturer’s instructions when using
any water filtration system.
4. Customize the size, flavor & brew that’s
perfect for you.
With the choice of over 250 varieties of K-Cup®
packs and 5 brew sizes (Extra-Small Cup-
3.25 oz., Small Cup-5.25 oz., Small Mug-
7.25 oz., Large Mug-9.25 oz., and Travel
Mug-11.25 oz.), your Keurig® brewer gives you
endless options to customize the size, flavor
and brew that’s perfect for you. For a strong,
intense cup, select an Extra Bold K-Cup® pack
(with up to 30% more ground coffee than
regular varieties) and brew the size that’s right
for you. The smaller the brew size, the more
intense flavor in your cup. The larger the brew
size, the less intense flavor in your cup.
5. Remove K-Cup® pack af ter use.
Please see page 7 for brewing instructions.
6. Brewing into a travel mug.
To brew into a travel mug, simply remove the
Drip Tray A ssembly and place the travel mug
on the Drip Tray Base.
7. Descale brewer regularly.
Please see pages 15 and 16 for instructions.
Unpacking Instructions
1. Place brewer box on a large steady surface
(such as a table or countertop) or on the floor.
Open the box.
2. Remove enclosed literature.
3. Turn the box on its side with front of box
face down.
4. Reach into the box and grasp the plastic bag
that contains the brewer.
5. 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.
6. Remove the top polyfoam packaging material.
7. Carefully lift brewer off of the bottom polyfoam
and place it upright on a flat, steady surface.
8. Lift plastic bag off of brewer.
9. Record the serial number for this brewer on
page 3 of this guide. The serial number can be
found on the bottom of the brewer box or on the
brewer behind the Drip Tray (when removed).
10. 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.
WARNING:
Keep all plastic bags away
from children.
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Features K79 Platinum Plus Brewer
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B
c
D
K79 Platinum Plus Brewer
A. Water Reservoir Lid
B. Easy-Fill Lid
C. MAX FILL
D. Water Reservoir
E. Water Reservoir
Lock Tab Slot
F. Handle
G. Funnel
H. K-Cup
(G and H are the K-Cup®
Pack Holder Assembly)
I. Lid
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Pack Holder
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Controls
and Indicators
J. K-Cup
K. Housing
L. Drip Tray Plate
M. Dr ip Tray
N. Drip Tray Base
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Pack
Assembly Housing
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O. Vent
P. Power Cord
Q. Power Switch not
shown (located rear
right side of brewer)
R. LCD Control Center
S. Left Button
T. Right Button
U. MENU Button
V. BREW Button
W. RINSE Button
X. HOT WATER Button
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SECTION 1 Set-Up & First Brew
IMPORTANT: You cannot use your Keurig® brewer until it has been set
up for its first use.
NOTE: If brewer has been exposed to temperatures below freezing,
allow brewer at least two hours to reach room temperature before
brewing. A frozen or extremely cold brewer will not operate.
Setting Up Your Brewer
fig.
5. Place Water Reservoir base into the left side of the brewer and be sure
the Water Reservoir Lock Tab engages with the brewer. Replace Lid on
Water Reservoir. NOTE: Please ensure the Water Reservoir is seated
properly, so that the back of the Water Reservoir is flush with the brewer
(fig. 2 B and C).
1. Unwrap cord and plug the brewer into a
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grounded outlet. Remove all pieces of
packing tape and clear plastic sticker from
LCD Control Center.
2. Place a large mug (10 oz. minimum) on the Drip
Tray P la te.
3. Remove the Water Reservoir from brewer by
first removing Lid from the Water Reservoir
(fig. 1), then lifting the Water Reservoir straight
up and toward front of brewer (may be tight),
(fig. 2 A). Rinse with fresh water.
4. Fill Water Reservoir with bottled or filtered water
so that the water level is to and not beyond the
MAX FILL line.
fig.
6
Lo ck Tab
2
A B
6.
Press and release the Power Switch found
fig.
3
NOT
READY
MENU
7. The LCD Control Center will illuminate and
8. The brewer will automatically fill the internal
C
Seated Properly
directly behind the right side of the brewer.
Switch is spring loaded and will return to
original position.
indicate “NOT READY.” NOTE: A K-Cup
should not be used for this sequence
tank with water and then the water will be
heated. This will take about 4 minutes.
During the heating period, the LCD Control
Center will indicate “NOT READY” (fig. 3).
Do not lift the Handle during this heating
period. Once the water is heated, “READY TO
BREW” will be indicated and the BREW Button
will be illuminated (fig. 4).
Not Seated Properly
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pack
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READY
TO BREW
MENU
MENU
BREW
fig.
fig.
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NOTE: You may see small amounts of water
coming from the Vent and dripping into the
Water Reservoir during this and subsequent
heati ng — this i s nor mal.
Lift and lower the Handle. Press the flashing
9.
BREW Button to start a cleansing brew
without a K-Cup® pack. When the brew cycle
is complete, pour the hot water into the sink.
NOTE: A K-Cup® pack should not be used for
this sequence
.
10. The one-time set-up process is now
complete and you are ready to brew!
NOTE: The brewer may take 15-30 seconds
between brews and then “READY TO BREW”
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will be indicated.
Ready to Brew Your First Cup
1. LCD Control Center will indicate
“READY TO BREW.”
2. Place a cup or mug on the Drip Tray Plate.
3. Lift the Handle and the K-Cup
Holder will open toward you (fig. 5).
4. Select a K-Cup
NOTE: Do not remove the foil
lid or puncture the K-Cup
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pack.
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pack.
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Pack
fig.
fig.
5. Place a K-Cup
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pack in the K-Cup® Pack
Holder (fig. 6). CAUTION : There are two sharp
needles that puncture the K-Cup
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above the K-Cup
the bottom of the K-Cup
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Pack Holder and the other in
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Pack Holder. To avoid
risk of injury, do not put your fingers in the
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Pack Assembly Housing.
K-Cup
6. Lower the Handle to close the Lid over the
K-Cup® Pack Holder. (When it is closed
completely, the LCD Control Center will
indicate “READY TO BREW.” The Left and
Right Buttons will be lit and the BRE W Button
will flash up to 60 seconds.)
a. All brew size icons are lit with the default
size flashing (fig. 7). To choose a different size,
press Left Button to go down in size or Right
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Button to go up in size. NOTE: The Small Mug is
the factory set default brew size. To program
your favorite brew size see page 14
“Programming Your Brew Size.”
Your choices are a stronger Extra-Small
b.
Cup (3.25 oz. serving), a Small Cup (5.25 oz.
serving), a Small Mug (7.25 oz. serving), a
Large Mug (9.25 oz. serving) or a Travel Mug
(11.25 oz. serving).
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pack, one
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BREWING
MENU
Set-Up & First Brew (continued)
c. Once the brew size is chosen, press the
BREW Button. The BREW Button will stop
flashing and the Left and Right Buttons will
no longer be illuminated.
7. The LCD Control Center will indicate
“BREWING” and the selected brew size icon
will illuminate (fig. 8). CAUTI ON: There is
extremely hot water in the K-Cup
during the brew process. To avoid risk of injur y,
do not lift the Handle or open the K-Cup
Assembly Housing during the brew process.
There may be a short pause prior to beverage
8.
being dispensed. The entire brew process
fig.
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lasts for approximately 1 minute and ends
with a burst of air to remove all liquid from
the K-Cup® pack.
9. Lift the Handle and
dispose of the used
K-Cup® pack.
CAUTIO N: K-Cup®
pack will be hot.
Enjoy your first cup
10.
of Keurig Brewed®
gourmet coffee, tea
or hot cocoa!
®
Pack Holder
®
Pack
11. The LCD Control Center may indicate “NOT READY” as the brewer
heats water for the next brew cycle. “READY TO BREW” will be
indicated after about 15 seconds.
Stopping the Brew Process
If you need to stop the brewing after the process has started, press and
release the Power Switch to turn the brewer “OFF.” The flow of coffee, tea
or hot cocoa will stop, the heating element will shut off and the LCD Control
Center and the blue light in the Water Reser voir will no longer be illuminated.
NOTE: You may get more coffee, tea or hot cocoa in your cup during your next
brew. We recommend that you perform a cleansing brew after a terminated
brew. Then your NEX T brew will be the volume you have selected.
NOT
ADD
WATER
fig.
READY
MENU
MENU
Adding Water
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The LCD Control Center will indicate “ADD
WATER” when the level in the Water Reservoir
is low or if the Water Reservoir has been removed
(fig. 9). The blue light in the Water Reservoir will
also blink when water needs to be added. The
brewer will not allow you to brew when “ADD
WATER” is indicated (fig. 9).
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The Water Reservoir can be filled in two ways.
1. Open the Easy-Fill Lid and pour water directly into the Water Reservoir
while it is still attached to the brewer. Fill with water to and not beyond
the MA X FILL line. Close the lid. The entire Water Reservoir Lid may be
removed completely, if preferred.
2. Remove the Water Reservoir from brewer by first removing Lid from the
Water Reservoir, then lifting the Water Reservoir straight up and toward
front of brewer. Fill with water to and not beyond the MAX FILL line.
Place the Water Reser voir back on the brewer and replace the Lid.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove the Water Reservoir during the brewing process.
Brewing Iced Beverages
Your iced tea and iced coffee taste best when fresh-brewed hot over ice.
Try it by placing a tall cup filled with ice on the Drip Tray Plate (the Drip Tray
Assembly can be removed to accommodate taller cups), choose your favorite
K-Cup® pack, select the brew size and press the BREW Button. Also, look for
the Brew Over Ice icon on K-Cup® packs specially crafted to brew over ice!
IMPORTANT: Do not brew into a cup made of glass . Doing so may cause the
glass to crack or break.
Dispensing hot Water
Your brewer can dispense hot water for instant soup, oatmeal or other needs.
1. Place a mug on the Drip Tray Plate. If you’ve just completed a rinse or hot
water cycle, proceed to step 4.
2. Lift the Handle and check the K-Cup
no K-Cup® pack inserted.
3. Lower the Handle completely. The LCD Control Center will indicate
“READY TO BREW.”
4. All brew size icons will illuminate with the default size flashing. To choose
a different size, press the Left Button to go down in size or Right Button
to go up in size.
5. Once size is chosen, press the HOT WATER Button. While the hot water
cycle is in progress, the selected brew size icon will be displayed on the
LCD Control Center.
Following the hot water cycle, your brewer may display “NOT READY” as it
heats water for the next brew cycle. After your brewer indicates “READY
TO BREW,” the RINSE and HOT WATER Buttons will be available for use
for about one minute. During this time, you can dispense another cup of
hot water or perform a rinse cycle without lifting the Handle. After this
time, the brewer will return to idle mode.
NOTE: To brew directly after a hot w ater cycle, lift the Handle, inser t a K-Cup®
pack and brew normally.
®
Pack Holder to make sure there is
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Set-Up & First Brew (continued)
Rinse Cycle
Your brewer is equipped with a rinse cycle to flush out residual flavors that
may be left from hot cocoa or flavored K-Cup® packs.
1. Place a mug on the Drip Tray Plate. If you’ve just completed a rinse or hot
water cycle, proceed to step 4.
2. Lift the Handle and check the K-Cup
no K-Cup® pack inserted.
3. Lower the Handle completely. The LCD Control Center will indicate
“READY TO BREW.”
4. Press the RINSE Button. During the rinse cycle, the Extra-Small Cup
icon will appear on the LCD Control Center.
5. The rinse cycle will dispense about 4 oz. of hot water into your mug. Once
complete, discard the contents of the mug.
Following the rinse cycle, your brewer may display “NOT READY” as it heats
water for the next brew cycle. After your brewer indicates “READY TO BREW,”
the RINSE and HOT WATER Buttons will be available for use for about one
minute. During this time, you can perform another rinse cycle or dispense
hot water without lifting the Handle. After this time, the brewer will return
to idle mode. NOTE: To brew directly after a rinse cycle, lift the Handle, insert a
®
K-Cup
pack and brew as normal.
®
Pack Holder to make sure there is
Purging the Brewer
If your brewer has not been used for more than one week, you should purge
the water from the internal tank.
1. If there is water in the Water Reservoir, remove the Lid, then lift the
Water 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 the Water Reser voir, simply refill.)
2. Be sure the brewer is turned on. Lift and lower the Handle on the brewer
without inserting a K-Cup® pack.
3. The LCD Control Center will indicate “READY TO BREW.” Brew a Travel
Mug (11.25 oz. serving) of water (do not use a K-Cup® pack).
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 two more times to completely purge water from
internal tank.
If you are experiencing any problems with your brewer, please contact
Customer Service at 1.866.901.BREW (2739).
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SECTION 2 Controls & Indicators (LCD Control Center)
Setting the Clock
Setting the clock is optional. When the clock is set, the time will appear in the
LCD Control Center. NOTE: You must set the clock if you will be using the Auto
On/Off Time programming feature.
Press the MENU Button.
fig.
MH
SET CLOCK
AUTO OFF
ONOFF TIME
BREW TEMP
BREW SIZE
MENU
Set
Hours
5. When you have reached the correct time, press the MENU Button six
times to scroll through the remaining programming steps.
1.
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2. The word “OFF” will appear at the top of the
LCD Control Center to indicate that the clock
is not set (fig. 10). The programming options
will appear on the LCD Control Center with a
small arrow pointing to “SET CLOCK.”
“H” (Hour) will appear above the Left Button
and “M” (Minute) will appear above the Right
Button. The “H” and “M” icons and Left and
Right Buttons will flash.
3. Press or hold the Left Button under the
Set
Minutes
flashing “H” until you have reached the
appropriate hour. If the hour has passed 12,
“PM” will be shown.
4. Press or hold the Right Button under the
flashing “M” to set the minutes.
6. The correct time should now be displayed in the LCD Control Center.
NOTE: If power is interrupted to the brewer by unplugging it, or if power is
lost, follow the procedure above to reset the time as the clock will not be
visible until the time is set. Brew size and brew temperature settings are
remembered and restored automatically. All other settings will be restored
automatically after clock is set.
Programming On/Off Features
The brewer provides three modes so that you can enjoy gourmet coffee, tea
or hot cocoa on your own schedule. By programming your brewer to turn on
each morning, you will never have to wait for the brewer to warm up to brew
a gourmet cup of coffee. It will take the brewer approximately 4 minutes to
warm up from room temperature.
1. Leave it ON all the time. The brewer can be left on all the time so that it is
always ready to brew a fresh cup of gourmet coffee, tea or hot cocoa. To
turn the brewer off at any time, simply press and release the Power
Switch. (NOTE
of coffee, tea or hot cocoa.)
restore power to the brewer. You will have to wait for the water to heat up
before the brewer is ready to brew.
2. Set the brewer to “AUTO OFF” following a specified period of time after the
last brew.
a. Press the MENU Button twice to program the Auto Off feature. The LCD
Control Center will display the programming options with a small arrow
next to “SET AUTO OFF” (fig. 11).
:
Although the clock remains on, if set, you can not brew a cup
Press and release the Power Switch again to
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SECTION 2 Controls & Indicators (LCD Control Center)
b. Press or hold the Left Button under the
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blinking “H” to advance 1 hour at a time, up
to 9 hours.
c. After setting the desired Auto Off time, press
the MENU Button five times to scroll through
the remaining programming options and exit
the programming mode. “AUTO OFF SE T”
(fig. 12) will now be displayed to indicate that it
has been set.
d. To cancel the Auto Off feature, press the
MENU Button twice to reach the “AUTO OFF”
programming mode. Press and release the
Left Button under the blinking “H” to advance
one hour at a time until “OFF” is indicated.
3. Program your brewer for a specific On/Off
NOTE: To use this programming feature,
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Time.
the clock must be set to the correc t time. The
clock will not be displayed unless the time is set.
a. After setting the correct time (required), press
the MENU Button three times to program On
Time feature. The LCD Control Center will
show the programming options with a small
arrow next to “SET ON TIME” (fig. 13).
b. Press or hold the Left Button under the “H”
to scroll through the hours to your desired
“ON TIME” hour.
READY
TO BREW
AUTO OFF SET
MENU
fig.
fig.
fig.
c. Press or hold the Right Button under the “M”
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to scroll through the minutes to your desired
“ON TIME” minutes.
d. After setting the desired time, press the
MENU Button to save the “ON TIME” and
move to the “SET OFF TIME” (fig. 14).
e. If you want to program an “OFF TIME,” repeat
the procedure above in steps b & c to program
CLOCK
AUTO OFF
SET ON TIME
BREW TEMP
BREW SIZE
MENU
MH
your desired “OFF TIME” (fig. 14).
f. To complete the process, press the MENU
Set
Set
Hours
Minutes
Button three more times to exit the
programming mode. The LCD Control Center
will now indicate the options you have set.
g. The Auto On Time and Auto Off Time functions
fig.
operate independently from one another. To
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cancel either set function, follow the steps
above and use the “H” and “M” buttons to
advance to 12:00 AM. Make sure the “M”
button is set to :00, then change the “H”
button. When you reach 12:00 AM, the
LCD Control Center will indicate “OFF” and
the function will be disabled.
EXAMPLE
:
If you chose to set the On Time at
6:55 AM and the Off Time for 10:00 PM, then
the brewer will be “READY TO BREW” and
maintain hot water in the tank during that
Set
Hours
CLOCK
AUTO OFF
SET OFF TIME
BREW TEMP
BREW SIZE
MENU
M
PM
Set
Minutes
H
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Set
Hours
SET CLOCK
MENU
AUTO OFF
ONOFF TIME
BREW TEMP
BREW SIZE
fig.
MH
Set
Minutes
time so that it is always ready for you to brew. If
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you wanted to brew outside this window,
simply press the Power Switch and you can
brew as soon as the water is heated and the
“READY TO BREW” indicator is displayed on
the LCD Control Center. NOTE
Off Time functions operate independently from
one another. To cancel either function, follow the
steps above and use the “H” and “M” buttons to
advance to 12:00 AM. When you reach 12:00 AM,
the LCD Control Center will indicate “OFF” and
the function will be disabled (fig. 15).
NOTE: The Auto Off and the On/Off Time
programming options operate independently,
but can also be programmed to work together.
For example, you can set the On Time function
to turn on at 7:00 AM and then set the Auto Off
function to turn of f the brewer two hours after
the last brew.
:
The On Time and
Programming Brew Temperature (187° – 192º F)
The brewer is preset to brew at a temperature of 192°. You can adjust this
temperature down by 5 degrees if you prefer a cooler cup of coffee, tea
or hot cocoa. Simply follow the instructions below.
1. Press the MENU Button five times to program
fig.
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the Brew Temperature feature.
2. The LCD Control Center will now display the
programming options with a small arrow next
to “SET BREW TEMP” (fig. 16). Also, the
temperature 192° (initial setting) will be
displayed at the top of the LCD Control Center
to indicate the current temperature setting.
3 . A minus sign will appear over the Left Button
and/or a plus sign over the Right Button. Use
these Buttons to raise or lower the temperature
one degree at a time.
4. Once you have reached your desired brew
temperature, press the MENU Button twice to
exit the programming mode. “BRE W TEMP SET”
will be indicated in the LCD Control Center if you
have changed it from 192°.
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SECTION 2 Controls & Indicators (LCD Control Center)
5. To change the brew temperature again, repeat steps 1 through 3
to change the temperature up or down, remembering that the
temperature can only be between 187° and 192° . NOTE: At high
altitudes (over 5,000 feet), if boiling occurs, use the temperature
adjustment to lower the temperature.
Programming Your Brew Size
The brewer is preset with the Small Mug
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(7.25 oz.) as the default brew size. The default
brew size allows the user to avoid scrolling
through brew sizes if a particular size is
chosen most often.
To change the default brew size to your
desired brew size:
1. Press the MENU Button six times.
2. Using Left and Right Buttons, select your
desired default brew size (fig. 17).
3. Once the desired default brew size is selected,
press the MENU Button once to exit. The LCD
Control Center will indicate the brew size set.
CLOCK
AUTO OFF
ONOFF TIME
BREW TEMP
SET BREW SIZE
fig.
SECTION 3 Cleaning & Maintenance
Cleaning External Parts
Regular cleaning of the brewer’s external components is recommended.
1. Never immerse the brewer in water or other liquids. The Housing
and other external components may be cleaned with a damp, soapy,
non-abrasive cloth.
2. The Drip Tray can accumulate up to 12 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
should not be placed in the dishwasher. They should be cleaned with a
damp, soapy, non-abrasive cloth and rinsed thoroughly.
Cleaning the K-Cup® Pack Holder Assembly
1. Cleaning the Parts — The K-C up
fig.
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Assembly can be placed onto the top shelf of a
dishwasher. NOTE: Use low temperature cycles
in the dishwasher.
lift the Handle and grasp the top of the K-Cup®
Pack Holder with one hand while pushing up on
the bottom of the K-Cup® Pack Holder from
underneath with the other until it releases
(fig. 18). After cleaning, align the K-Cup® Pack
Holder with the opening using the two front ribs
as a guide, and snap into place from the top.
To remove it from the brewer,
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Pack Holder
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2. Cleaning the Funnel — The Funnel can be
fig.
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removed from the K-Cup
pulling on it until it pops off (fig. 19). The Funnel
is dishwasher safe. To replace it, just snap it
back onto the K-Cup
3. Cleaning the Exit Needle — The Exit Needle is
located on the inside bottom of the K-Cup
Holder A ssembly. Should a clog arise due to
coffee grinds, it can be cleaned using a paper
clip or similar tool. Remove K-Cup
Assembly and detach Funnel. Insert the paper
clip (fig. 19) into the Exit Needle to loosen the
clog and push it out. The K-Cup
dishwasher safe.
needles that puncture the K-Cup® pack above the K-Cup® Pack Holder and in
the bottom of the K-Cup® Pack Holder. To avoid risk of injury, do not put your
fingers in the K-Cup® Pack Assembly Housing.
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Pack Holder by
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Pack Holder Assembly.
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Pack Holder
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Pack Holder is
CAUTION: There are sharp
Pack
Cleaning the Water Reservoir & Water Reservoir Lid
The Water Reservoir Lid and Water Reservoir should be periodically
inspected and cleaned.
The Water Reservoir Lid or Water Reservoir should not be put into the
dishwasher. They should be cleaned with a damp, soapy, non-abrasive
cloth and rinsed thoroughly. Do not dry the inside of the Water Reservoir
with a cloth as lint may remain.
To clean the filter screen at the base of your Water Reservoir, empty the
Water Reservoir and follow one or all of the following procedures.
NOTE: If you are using a water filter inside the Water Reservoir, remove it
before cleaning.
1. Rinse the filter screen with the strong force of water from your faucet.
2. If you have a sprayer, aim the water spray at the filter screen.
3. Fill the Water Reservoir with approximately two inches of clean water and
agitate (shake) the Water Reservoir.
Empty the Water Reser voir then fill it with clean water and return it to the
brewer. If needed, repeat above procedures.
Reser voir thoroughly after cleaning. T his will ensure that no cleaners or cle aning
solutions remain as they may contaminate the water supply in the brewer.
CAUTIO N: Please rinse the Water
Descaling Your Brewer
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 3-6
months helps maintain the heating element, and
fig.
other internal parts that come in contact with
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water. Calcium deposits may build up faster,
making it necessary to descale more often.
You should promptly descale if “DESCALE” is
indicated on the LCD Control Center (fig. 20).
However, even if “DESCALE” is not indicated, you
should continue to descale your brewer every 3-6
months. Properly follow the descaling procedure.
Descaling Procedure
Before you begin, you will need a large ceramic
mug, fresh water, descale solution and access to
a sink. Do not use a paper cup.
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SECTION 3 Cleaning & Maintenance (continued)
• Empt ythewaterfromtheWaterReservoir.IfthereisaKeurig™ Water
Filter, remove and set aside. Disable “Auto Off” features, if necessary
(refer to page 11).
STEP 1: FIRST DESCALING SOLUTION RINSE
• PressthePowerSwitchtopowerthebreweroff.
• PourtheentirebottleofKeurig
Then fill the empty bottle with water and pour into the Water Reservoir. Press
the Power Switch to turn the brewer back on.
• PlacealargemugontheDripTrayPlateandrunacleansingbrewusing
the largest brew size. Do not use a K-Cup
mug into the sink.
STEP 2: SECOND DESCALING SOLUTION RINSE
• RepeatthebrewprocesswithoutaK-Cup
indicated. Let brewer stand for at least 30 minutes while still on.
• After30minutes,discardanyresidualsolutionandrinsetheWater
Reservoir thoroughly.
STEP 3: FRESH WATER RINSE
• EnsuretheWaterReservoirisfilledwithfreshwatertoandnotbeyondthe
MAX FILL line.
• PlacealargemugontheDripTrayPlateandrunacleansingbrewusing
the largest brew size. Do not use a K-Cup
mug into the sink.
• Repeatbrewprocessuntilyouhavecompletedatleast12brewsusingthe
largest brew size. You may need to refill the Water Reservoir at least one
time during this process.
NOTE: If “DESCALE” is still indicated after completing the procedure,
repeat the descaling procedure above.
NOTE: The cleaning action of Keurig
™
Descaling Solution into the Water Reservoir.
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pack. Pour the contents of the
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pack, until ADD WATER is
®
pack. Pour the contents of the
™
Descaling Solution may result in a foam
dispensed from the brewer. This is natural, as the solution is reacting with
the scale inside. For a brewer that is heavily scaled, the brewer 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:
• Turnoffandunplugthebrewer.
™
• IfthereisKeurig
Descaling Solution in the Water Reservoir, discard the
contents, rinse the Water Reservoir thoroughly and refill with water.
• Plugthebrewerbackin,poweron,andrepeattheStep3FreshWater
Rinse cycle. The brewer should begin to function normally as the solution
is rinsed out and the scale is removed. If problem persists, allow brewer to
sit unplugged for at least 30 minutes before continuing with the rinse.
Visit us online for more information at www.keurig.com/descaling.
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.
Storage
Empty the Water Reser voir 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 Reser voir 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 empt y 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.
Transpor t brewer in the upright position to ensure inner tank does not leak
through vent.
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SECTION 4 Troubleshooting
SITUATION
Brewer does not
have power
Brewer will
not brew
LCD Control Center
indicates “PRIME”
and the blue light in
the Water Reservoir
is flashing
SOLUTION
• Plug brewer into an independent outlet.
• Check to be sure that it is plugged in securely.
• Plug into a different outlet.
• Reset your home’s circuit breaker, if necessary.
• Make sure that the Power Switch has been turned
on and the LCD Control Center is illuminated.
• After placing the K-Cup
®
pack in the K-Cup® Pack
Holder, make sure the Handle is pushed down securely
and the LCD Control Center indicates “READY TO
BREW” with the Left, Right and BREW Buttons flashing.
Then press the Left, Right or BRE W Button.
• If the LCD Control Center indicates “ADD WATER,”
add water to the Water Reser voir. Fill to and not
beyond the MAX FILL line. Make sure the Water
Reser voir is seated properly in its base.
• If the LCD Control Center indicates “ADD WATER”
even after refilling, contact Customer Service at
1.866.9 01.BREW (2739).
• The Exit Needle may be clogged (refer to page 15).
• If the LCD Control Center indicates “PRIME” and the
blue light in the Water Reservoir is flashing, see below.
• Completely remove the Water Reservoir and
thoroughly clean (refer to page 15). Ensure the
Water Reservoir is filled to and not beyond the MAX
FILL line. Return it to the brewer and ensure it is
seated properly (refer to page 6).
• If you have completed the above proceduretwo
times and this situation persists, contact Customer
Service at 1.866.901.BREW (2739).
SITUATION
Brewing a
partial cup
The time is not
displayed on the
LCD Control
Center
Brewer shuts
off or turns on
automatically
The blue light in
Water Reservoir is
flashing
SOLUTION
• The Exit Needle may be clogged (refer to page 15).
• Clean the K-Cup
®
Pack Holder Assembly if necessary
and rinse under faucet (refer to page 14).
• The Water Reservoir may have been removed during
brewing. Replace the Water Reser voir and perform a
cleansing brew without a K-Cup® pack.
• Descale the brewer (refer to page 15).
• If you have repeated the descale procedure on your
brewer two times and it is still only brewing
a partial cup, contact Customer Service at
1.866.9 01.BRE W (27 39).
• The time will not be displayed on the LCD Control
Center unless you have set it. To set the clock, follow
the procedure on page 11.
• If power is interrupted to the brewer, you will need to
set the clock again using the procedure on page 11.
• Check to make sure that the Auto Off timer and/or
On/Off time features have not been set. To do this,
press the MENU Button and scroll through the
programming options. “OFF” should be indicated for
Auto Off timer and On/Off Time. If “OFF” is not
indicated, follow directions on page 11 to reset.
• The water level is low and a full cup cannot be
brewed. Add water to Water Reservoir.
• If the LCD Control Center indicates “PRIME,” please
see situation to the left (LCD Control Center
indicates “PRIME” and the blue light in the Water
Reser voir is flashing).
If any problems persist, contact Customer Service at 1.866.901.BREW (2739)
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SECTION 5 Warranty
Limited one Year Warranty
Keurig, Incorporated 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 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 Brewed® K-Cup® brand packs 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 Brewed® K-Cup® brand packs 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.
What is not covered by the Limited Warranty?
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES SUCH A S PROPERTY DAMAGE AND DOES NOT COVER
INCIDENTAL COSTS AND EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BRE ACH
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 use of non Keurig Brewed
K-Cup® brand packs or accessories, 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 K79 PLATINUM PLUS BREWER, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY 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 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
1.866.9 01.BREW (2739)
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Scan. Click. Call!
Learn more and reach us quickly without leaving home.
Scan here for videos about caring for your brewer!
Scan this QR code with your smartphone for step-by-step videos on
cleaning, descaling and more. Or if you prefer, you can watch the videos
on your computer at www.keurig.com/customer-service
Have questions? We’re here to help!
Keurig is committed to your satisfaction. If you have questions, just give
us a call to have them answered quickly without leaving the comfort of
your home. 1.866.901.BREW (2739)
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Keurig, Incorporated is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.
For Household Use Only
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