Cleaning Drip Tray & External Parts
Regular cleaning of the Brewer’s external com-
ponents is recommended using a damp lint-free
cloth only.
1. Never immerse the base unit in water or
other liquids. The Housing and other exter-
nal components may be cleaned with a
damp, non-abrasive, lint free cloth.
2. The Drip Tray can accumulate liquids.The
Drip Tray and Drip Tray Plate should be peri-
odically inspected and cleaned with a damp
soapy non-abrasive lint free cloth.The Drip
Tray and Drip Tray Plate should not be put
into the dishwasher.To remove the Drip Tray
Assembly, simply slide it toward you, keep-
ing it level at all times to avoid spilling.
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
brewer by pressing the button. 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 bot-
tom of the K-Cup
®
Holder.Should a clog
arise due to coffee grinds, it can be cleaned
using a paper clip or similar tool. Remove
K-Cup
®
Holder and then remove the funnel,
insert the paper clip into the Needle to
loosen the clog and push it out.The K-Cup
®
Holder is dishwasher safe. NOTE: The
Entrance needle does not require cleaning.
CAUTION: There are sharp needles that
puncture the K-Cup
®
above the K-Cup
®
Holder and in the bottom of the K-Cup
®
Holder. To avoid risk of injury, do not put your
fingers in the K-Cup
®
Chamber.
When finished cleaning, reassemble the K-Cup
holder and funnel and replace in the brewer.
Close the brewer,the water fill lid will pop open.
Cleaning the Hot Water Tank
To access the Hot Water Tank,press the PRESS
TO OPEN button and then lower the handle
completely, the water fill lid will pop open.
Inspect the Hot Water Tank area and clean with
a damp lint free cloth as necessary. Close the
water fill lid when finished.
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SECTION 2
Insert paper clip
here to clean out
the exit needle
K-Cup Holder
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT: Make sure the brewer is unplugged before cleaning
Funnel
K-Cup Holder
Assembly
K-Cup Holder
NOTE: Over time, discoloration, spotting or
staining may appear in the Hot Water Tank.This
is normal and will vary depending on the miner-
al content of the bottled or filtered water used
in the brewer and will not affect the operation
of the brewer.
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