Keurig K-classic User Manual

Caring for your Brewer

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

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Brewer Exterior

Keep your Keurig® brewer 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 brewer in water or
other liquids.

Drip Tray

The drip tray can accumulate up to
8 ounces of overflow and should be
emptied and cleaned occasionally. To
remove, slide it toward you, keeping
it level to avoid spilling. Clean in
dishwasher (top rack only) or rinse
and clean with a damp, soapy, lint­free, non-abrasive cloth.

Water Reservoir & Reservoir Lid

The water reservoir lid and water
reservoir should be periodically

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cleaned with a damp, soapy, non­abrasive cloth and rinsed thoroughly.
The water reservoir lid and water
reservoir should not be put into the
dishwasher. 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:

• Rinse the filter screen with the strong force of water from

your faucet.

• If you have a sprayer, aim the water spray at the filter screen.

• Fill the water reservoir with approximately two inches of

clean water and agitate (shake) the water reservoir. Empty
the water reservoir, fill with clean water, and return it to the

brewer. If needed, repeat above procedures.

CAUTION: Please rinse the water reservoir thoroughly after cleaning. This will ensure that no cleaners or cleaning
solutions remain in this area as they may contaminate the water supply in the brewer.

Descaling your Brewer

You should descale your brewer every 3-6 months. Properly
follow the descaling procedure.

Depending on the mineral content of your water, calcium
deposits or scale may build up in your brewer. Scale is non­toxic but if left unattended can hinder brewer performance.
Regularly descaling your brewer every 3-6 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 35
minutes for the descaling procedure.

STEP 1: Descaling Solution Rinse

Press the power button to power the brewer off.

Pour the entire bottle of Keurig® Descaling Solution into
an emptied water reservoir. Then fill the empty bottle with
water and pour into the water reservoir. Press the power
button to turn the brewer back on.

Place a large mug on the drip tray and run a rinsing brew by lifting
and lowering the handle and selecting the largest brew size.

STEP 2: Descaling Rinse & Repeat

Repeat the rinsing brew process until the add water light is
illuminated. Do not use a K-Cup® pod. Let brewer stand for
at least 30 minutes while still on.

After 30 minutes, discard any residual solution from the
water reservoir and rinse thoroughly.

STEP 3: Fresh Water Rinse

Fill the water reservoir with fresh water to and not beyond
the MAX fill line.

Place a large mug on the drip tray plate and run a rinsing
brew using the largest brew size. Do not use a K-Cup® pod.
Pour the contents of the mug into the sink.

Repeat brew process until you have completed at least 12
rinsing brews using the largest brew size. You may need to
refill the water reservoir at least one time during this process.

NOTE: The cleaning action of Keurig® 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:

• Turn off and unplug the brewer.

• If there is Keurig® Descaling Solution in the water reservoir, discard the contents, rinse the water reservoir
thoroughly and refill with water.

• Plug the brewer back in, power on, and repeat the Step 3 Fresh Water 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.

Helpful Hints

Water quality varies greatly. If you notice an undesirable
taste in your beverage (such as chlorine or mineral tastes),
we recommend using bottled or filtered water. Do not use
distilled water.

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 reservoir before storing or transporting 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 rinsing brews without a K-Cup® pod.

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 at
least 2 hours before using.

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Have Questions?

We’re here to help. Visit www.Keurig.com/support for
step-by-step videos on cleaning, descaling, and more.

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Give us a call at

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K-Cup® Pod Holder Assembly 

To remove the K-Cup® pod holder from
the brewer, 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.

Funnel 

The funnel can be removed from the
K-Cup® pod holder by pulling on it until
it pops off. To replace it, just snap it
back onto the K-Cup® pod holder.

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
the clog and push it out.

Entrance Needle

Lift the brewer handle and locate the entrance needle on the
underside of the lid. To clean both holes in the needle, hold
the brewer 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 www.Keurig.com/support for video instructions on cleaning the entrance/exit needles.

Troubleshooting

Grounds in Your Coffee

Grounds may have gathered in the exit or entrance needle 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 brewer entrance needle. Refer to the entrance
needle care instructions.

Brewer Will Not Brew

• After placing the K-Cup® pod in the K-Cup® pod holder,
make sure that the handle is pushed down securely and the
brew buttons are flashing.

• If the add water light is illuminated, add water to water
reservoir. Fill to and not beyond the MAX fill line. Make sure
the water reservoir is seated properly in its base. If the add
water light continues to be illuminated even after refilling,
contact Customer Service.

• If the small cup, small mug, and large mug lights are all on
simultaneously, lift handle and remove K-Cup® pod (if present
in the brewer). Close handle and place a large mug on the
drip tray. Press the power button once. The brewer may
dispense hot water.

• If the small cup, small mug and large mug lights all blink
simultaneously, contact Customer Service.

Brewing a Partial Cup

• The exit needle may be clogged. Refer to the exit needle
care instructions.

• The water reservoir may have been removed during
brewing. Replace the water reservoir and perform a rinsing
brew without a K-Cup® pod.

• The brewer may need to be descaled. If you have repeated
the descale procedure on your brewer two times and it is
still only brewing a partial cup, contact Customer Service.

Brewer Does Not Have Power or Shuts Off

• Make sure that the power button has been turned on.

• 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.

• For energy savings, the brewer automatically turns off 2
hours after the last brew. Press the power button and the
green power light will illuminate.

• If the brewer still doesn’t have power, contact Customer
Service.

Warranty

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY

Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. (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 register your brewer on www.Keurig.com/new 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® K-Cup® brand pods 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® pods 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 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 use of non-Keurig®
pods 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
K-COMPACT™ 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 a Return Materials
Authorization (RMA) number. Keurig® brewers returned without an
RMA number will be returned to the sender without servicing.

K-CLASSIC™ BREWER

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Before You Brew

A. Water Reservoir Lid

B. MAX Fill Line

C. Water Reservoir

D. Water Reservoir Lock

Tab Slots

E. Power Cord

F. Handle

G. Lid

H. K-Cup® Pod Holder

(H and I are the K-Cup®
Pod Holder Assembly)

I. Funnel

J. K-Cup® Pod Assembly

Housing

K. Drip Tray Plate

L. Drip Tray

M. Drip Tray Base

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Place a large mug (12 oz.
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Remove the water reservoir lid, then lift the
reservoir straight up to remove it.

If you have a Keurig® Water Filter, install it
now. Refer to your Water Filter Starter Kit
for instructions.

Rinse reservoir with fresh water and fill to
the MAX fill line.

Replace water reservoir, making sure the lock
tabs engage with the brewer. Replace lid.

NOTE: Do not use distilled water.

Rinse & Fill

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Use & Care Guide

Power On Lift & Lower

Lift and lower the handle. Do not insert
a K-Cup® pod. The five brew buttons,
Strong button and XL button will blink.

Press the small cup 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!

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Press power button — the green power
light will illuminate.

The brewer will automatically begin
heating the water. This will take about 3
minutes. Once the heating sound stops,
the brewer is ready.

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Place a mug on the drip tray plate. If
using a travel mug, remove the drip tray
and place the mug on the drip tray base.

NOTE: Between brew cycles, the brewer may take about a minute to reheat.

Select your brew size – for bolder coffee,
press the Strong button before selecting
your brew size. For Hot Water, press the Hot
Water button. The brew size and Strong
button, if selected, will remain illuminated
while brewing – about 1 minute.

The brewer will be ready to brew another
cup in about a minute.

NOTE: After 60 seconds, the brew buttons will be disabled. To re-activate, lift
and lower the handle completely.

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.

Place Mug

Brew & Enjoy!

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Small Cup

6 oz.

Small Mug

8 oz.

Large Mug

10 oz.

Travel Mug

12 oz.

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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.

High Altitude Brewing: While holding the

brewer handle up, push down slowly on the
K-Cup® pod in the pod holder until the
bottom of the K-Cup® pod is punctured by
the exit needle.

Lift & Insert

Brewer Features

Auto off timer sets the brewer to turn off 2 hours

after the last brew for energy savings. To disable
the Auto Off Feature: Press the setting button
until the moon symbol is illuminated. Click on the
up and down arrow button to either enable or
disable the energy saver mode.

Strong Brew kicks up your coffee’s strength and
intensity. For bolder coffee, press the Strong
button before selecting your brew size.

Smart Start heats then brews in one simple
process. No need to wait for the brewer to heat
before selecting brew size. Power on your brewer, place mug,
insert a K-Cup® pod, and lower the handle. Then, select your brew
size. The brewer will heat, then automatically begin brewing.

Temperature Control - thermometer icon lets you control the
temperature of the dispensed liquid. Degree symbol will be lit
when the temperature is being set.

Hot Water button lets you dispense hot water at any time.
Mountain Icon - High Altitude setting. Only lit if lowest

temperature is display while setting temperature.
Clock Icon to set the clock to show time.

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