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38 totalHow do I make a hot latte or cappuccino with the frother?
Add chilled milk to the LATTE or CAPP fill line inside the frother, replace the lid, and place the frother on its base. Press the LATTE or CAPP button on the frother base — the frother will beep once and the button will illuminate while heating for approximately 3 minutes. Frothing is complete when the frother beeps twice and the button light turns off. (Page 2)
How do I make an iced latte or iced cappuccino?
Fill a 473 ml/16 oz plastic cup halfway with ice, then add chilled milk to the LATTE or CAPP line in the frother. Press the COLD button followed by the LATTE or CAPP button on the frother base, and frothing will complete in approximately 3 minutes when the frother beeps twice. Only use a plastic cup for iced beverages — do not use glass. (Pages 2–3)
Why are all the lights on my frother base flashing?
If all lights on the frother base are flashing, check to make sure there is milk in the frother, the whisk is correctly placed in the frother, and the frother is properly seated on the base. Correcting any of these issues should resolve the problem. (Page 5)
Why is my coffee maker not brewing or only brewing a partial cup?
If the coffee maker won't brew, ensure the handle is pushed down securely, check that the water reservoir is filled to the MAX line and properly seated, and make sure the frother is not currently in use. If only a partial cup is brewing, the exit needle may be clogged, the water reservoir may have been removed during brewing, or the coffee maker may need to be descaled. (Page 5)
How do I clean the entrance and exit needles to remove coffee grounds?
To clean the exit needle, remove the pod holder assembly, detach the funnel, and insert a straightened paper clip into the exit needle to loosen any coffee grounds. For the entrance needle, lift the handle and carefully insert a straightened paper clip into both holes on the underside of the lid, then lower the handle and run two water-only brew cycles without a K-Cup pod. (Page 4)
How do I disable or enable the Auto Off feature?
To disable Auto Off, power the coffee maker off while it is plugged in, then press and hold the STRONG and 10 oz buttons for 3 seconds until the Auto Off light turns off, then power the coffee maker back on. To re-enable the feature, repeat the same steps — the Auto Off light will illuminate again when it is active. By default, Auto Off turns the coffee maker off 2 hours after the last brew. (Page 3)
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How should I store my K Cafe if I'm not using it for an extended period?
How do I set up my Keurig K-Cafe for the first time?
How often should I descale my K-Cafe and what's the procedure?
How do I make a latte or cappuccino with the K-Cafe?
How do I make an iced latte or cappuccino?
What should I do if my coffee maker won't brew?
How do I clean the frother?
What does the Auto Off feature do and how do I disable it?
How do I clean the entrance and exit needles?
What should I do if my frother isn't working properly?
How should I store my K-Cafe if I'm not using it?
How do I descale my Keurig K Cafe and how often should I do it?
What should I do if all the lights on the frother base are flashing?
Why is my Keurig K Cafe only brewing a partial cup?
How do I disable the Auto Off feature on the K Cafe?
How do I make a hot latte or cappuccino with the K Cafe?
How do I clean the entrance and exit needles on the K Cafe?
How do I store my Keurig K Cafe when not in use?
How do I enable High Altitude Brewing Mode on the K Cafe?
What should I do if my K'Café brewer doesn’t start brewing?
Why does my milk froth separate from the liquid after frothing?
Can I use distilled water for my K'Café machine?
How do I perform the initial setup of my K'Café Barista Bar?
What steps should I follow if my Keurig K'Café needs descaling?
How do I froth milk using the K'Café Barista Frother?
How do I clean and maintain my K'Café Barista Frother?
How frequently should I descale my Keurig K'Café to keep it working well?
How do I clean the brewing needle exit holes?
Where can I find assistance if the troubleshooting does not fix my K'Café brewer issues?
How do I set up and use the K Cafe for the first time?
How do I descale my K Cafe and how often should I do it?
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Full Manual
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K•Café® Barista Bar
Use & Care Guide
Get the most from your new Keurig® brewer
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Button Overview
########### BREW OVER ICE BUTTON
full-flavored iced coffee with less ice melt
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BREW SIZES choose 8, 10, or 12oz
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SHOT
brew a concentrated coffee shot for specialty beverages
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ADD WATER LIGHT
will illuminate when water is needed
DESCALE
DESCALE LIGHT
will illuminate when your brewer needs to be descaled
HOT & COLD
standalone frother will produce creamy, velvety froth for your favorite specialty beverages
How to Froth Like a Pro:A few simple tips to help ensure a fantastic frothing experience every time.
####### Fresher is Better
Using fresh milk delivers the richest, frothiest foam possible. Opened milk will still froth, but may lose effectiveness over time as the fats inside break down.
Milk Matters! Different types of milk produce different results. Depending on which milk you use, here’s what you can expect:
Not All Brands Are the Same Even individual brands of milk can froth differently, so experiment with different brands to see what works best.
Before You Brew
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##### Plug & Place
Remove packing tape from brewer and frother. Plug each into an outlet.
Place a large mug (10oz minimum) on the drip tray.
Rinse & Fill Remove the water reservoir lid, then lift the reservoir straight up to remove it. If you have a Keurig® Water Filter (sold separately), 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 tank is seated properly in the base. Replace lid. NOTE: Do not use distilled water.
###### Clean the Frother
Remove the lid and whisk from inside the frother. Wash the interior of the frother, lid, and whisk with warm, soapy water. Dry all parts thoroughly using a soft, nonabrasive cloth, then reassemble.
NOTE: Frother is not dishwasher safe. Do not submerge frother in water. Only use nonabrasive cleaning materials to prevent damage to the inner surface of the frother. Dry interior of frother and base with a soft cloth after cleaning.
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Cleansing Brew
Lift and lower the handle. Do not insert a K-Cup® pod. The brewer will power on automatically. The 3 cup sizes will blink. Press the 8oz button to start a cleansing brew. Pour the hot water into the sink. Do not remove the water reservoir or lift the handle once the brew button has been pressed until the brew has completed.
The one-time setup process is now complete, and you are ready to brew!
##### Hot and Cold Frother
########## INSTRUCTIONS
Hot Froth: Single press and the LED will illuminate red
Cold Froth: Double press and the LED will illuminate blue
Make Your First Hot or Iced Latte
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####### 2. Brew
While frothing, lift the handle of your brewer and place a K-Cup® pod in the K-Cup® pod holder. Lower the handle completely to close the lid and place a mug on the drip tray. The brew selections will blink. Press the SHOT* button.
To Make It Iced: Place ice in your cup and press the BREW OVER ICE button.
NOTE: Do not use a glass mug for the BOI setting. CAUTION: While brewing, there is extremely hot water in the K-Cup® pod holder. To avoid injury, do not lift the handle during the brew process. Do not remove the foil lid on the K-Cup® pod.
*Can also brew any cup size, but SHOT is recommended for coffeehouse beverages.
####### 3. Create Your Latte
Once the brew is completed, dispose of the used K-Cup® pod. Remove the frother from the base.
Remove the lid and pour the frothed milk over your coffee.
NOTE: Clean frother immediately after use. For cleaning instructions, see Caring For Your Frother section in this guide.
Brewer Features
HOT AND COLD FROTHER: Use any fresh milk or dairy alternative, like oat, almond, or soy.
BREW OVER ICE: Brews by starting hotter to extract full flavor, then cooling down for less ice melt.
SHOT: Use any K-Cup® pod to brew a concentrated 2oz coffee shot.
FAST & FRESH-BREWED: Coffee made in minutes. BACK-TO-BACK BREWING: Immediately brew a second cup; no need to wait for reheating. TRAVEL MUG FRIENDLY: Accommodates travel mugs up to 7.25” tall. SIMPLE BUTTON CONTROLS: Just insert any K-Cup® pod and use the button controls to brew a delicious cup. MAINTENANCE ALERT: Reminds you to descale after every 500 brews. NOTE: Regular descaling enhances the taste of your coffee and the longterm performance of your brewer.
COMPATIBLE WITH THE MY K-CUP® UNIVERSAL REUSABLE COFFEE FILTER: Brew your own ground coffee (sold separately).
AUTO OFF: Automatically turns your brewer off 5 minutes after the last brew for energy savings, but will be ready to brew as soon as it is powered on again.
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.
HIGH ALTITUDE: To ensure your coffee maker works properly at higher altitudes (5,000 feet), please enable the High Altitude Brewing Mode on your coffee maker.
High Altitude Mode will remain enabled until steps 1-2 are repeated and the 8oz light turns on to confirm that the High Altitude Brewing Mode is disabled.
Caring For Your Brewer
Regular cleaning keeps your brewer running smoothly. Always be sure to turn off and unplug your brewer before cleaning.
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, nonabrasive cloth. Never immerse the brewer in water or other liquids.
Care For Your Frother Clean immediately after each use and before first use.
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Drip Tray The drip tray overflow should be emptied and cleaned occasionally. To remove, lift up off brewer base, keeping it level to avoid spilling. Rinse and clean with a damp, soapy, lint-free, nonabrasive cloth. Hand-wash only.
Water Reservoir The water reservoir should be cleaned periodically by wiping the inside of the reservoir and underside of the lid with a damp, nonabrasive, 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. Hand-wash only.
NOTE: Frother is not dishwasher safe. Do not submerge frother in water. Only use nonabrasive cleaning materials to prevent damage to the inner surface of the frother.
####### K-Cup® Pod Holder
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.
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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 dispose of 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.
####### 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 brewer handle and locate the entrance needle on the underside of the lid. To clean the holes in the needle, hold the brewer handle in the upward position; with your other hand, carefully insert a straightened paper clip into all the holes. Gently move it around to loosen any coffee grounds. Lower the handle completely and run a cleansing brew two times. Do not insert a K-Cup® pod.
Regular Maintenance
For great-tasting coffee, keep your brewer running at peak performance by following the recommended maintenance schedule:
|Frequency|Product|Benefit| |---|---|---| |Weekly|Keurig® Rinse Pods|Weekly cleaning with Keurig® Rinse Pods helps reduce flavor carryover between brews| |Every two months|Keurig® Water Filters|Keep your water fresh and help remove impurities| |Every three months or when the Descale notification turns on*|Keurig® Descaling Solution Keurig® Descale Pouch**|Eliminate mineral buildup to preserve the longterm health of your coffee maker|
CAUTION: Parts are not dishwasher safe. NOTE: Do not dry the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth, as lint may remain.
Descaling Procedure
NOTE: The full descaling procedure must be completed to turn off the Descale light. You will need: A large ceramic mug (10oz minimum), 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. The descaling procedure takes approximately 20 minutes.
####### STEP 1: Prepare the Brewer
Pour the entire bottle of Keurig® Descaling Solution into the empty 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.
####### STEP 2: Descaling the Brewer
To activate Descale Mode, begin with the brewer plugged in and powered off, then press and hold the 8oz and 12oz buttons together for 3 seconds. When flashing, press the 12oz button to start the descaling process. Once the brew is complete, pour the hot liquid into the sink. Continue to brew until the ADD WATER light illuminates.
STEP 3: Fresh Water Rinse Empty and rinse the water reservoir and refill to the MAX FILL line with fresh water. When flashing, press the 12oz button to start the rinsing process. Once the brew is complete, pour the hot liquid into the sink. Continue to brew until the Descale notification turns off. The brewer has now exited Descale Mode and is ready for use!
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 little to no output dispensed, followed by the sound of air blowing out. If this occurs:
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.
Troubleshooting
######## Frother:
NOTE: Froth time will vary depending on the temperature of the milk. 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.
For optimal enjoyment and to limit grounds in your cup during hot water brews or when transitioning from brewing a coffee pod to a non-coffee pod (e.g., tea or cocoa), clean the exit and entrance needles per the instructions provided and perform two cleansing brews.
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####### 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. When you prepare to use it after storage, we recommend rinsing the water reservoir with fresh water and descaling the brewer as detailed in the Descaling Procedure section.
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 support.keurig.com for step-by-step videos on cleaning, descaling, and more.
Still Need Help? Give us a call at 1-866-901-BREW (2739).
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 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 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 limitation 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 KEURIG® 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.
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