KEURIG K ICED Plus Cup Pod Coffee Maker User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- Keurig
Table of Contents
K•ICED™ Plus
Use & Care Guide
Get the most from your new Keurig® brewer
K ICED Plus Cup Pod Coffee Maker
Before You Brew
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Plug & Place
Remove packing tape frombrewer. Plug into a grounded outlet. Place mug on drip tray.
NOTE: The brewer will automatically turn off after 5 minutes of inactivity, or you can hold down the BREW OVER ICE button to turn the brewer off at any time. -
Rinse & Fill
Remove the water reservoir lid, then lift the reservoir straight up to remove it.
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. -
Lift & Lower
Lift and lower the handle. Do not insert a K-Cup® pod. The brewer will power on automatically. -
Cleansing Brew
The 3 cup sizes will blink. Press the 8oz button, then press the blinking BREW button to start a cleansing brew. Pour the hot water into the sink.
The one-time setup process is now complete and you are readyto brew!
NOTE: For the best experience, we recommend a cleansing brew after coffee before brewing other types of beverages or a hot water brew.
Brew Your First Cup
TO BREW HOT
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Place Mug & Pod
Place a mug on the drip tray. Lift the handle and place a K-Cup® pod in the K-Cup® pod holder. Lower the handle completely to close the lid. -
Brew & Enjoy!
The 3 brew size buttons will blink. Select your brew size, then press the blinking BREW button.
The BREW button will remain illuminated while brewing. Brewing is complete when all the buttons are illuminated. Lift the handle and dispose of the K-Cup® pod.
TO BREW OVER ICE
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Place Tumbler & Pod
Add ice to a tumbler and place on the driptray (for more height, remove drip tray).
Lift the handle and place a K-Cup® pod in the K-Cup® pod holder. Lower the handle completely to close the lid. -
Brew & Enjoy!
The BREW OVER ICE button will blink.Press the BREW OVER ICE button, select your brew size, then press the blinking BREW button. The BREW button will remain illuminated while brewing.
Brewing is complete when all the buttons are illuminated. Lift the handle and dispose of the K-Cup® pod. Like your coffee strong? Try the 8oz option!
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. Do
not brew into glass.
NOTE: For best results, we recommend one-time use with our K-Cup® pods. A
twice-brewed pod won’t provide full flavor, and if the pod holder isn’t lined
up with the original
holes, it can cause an overflow of water and coffee grounds.
Brewer Features
BREW OVER ICE: Brew a refreshing iced coffee in minutes. The BREW OVER ICE
feature automatically adjusts brew temperature — starting hotter to help
extract full flavor, then cooling down for less ice melt.
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” tall.
MAINTENANCE ALERT: Reminds you to descale after every 250 brews.
AUTO OFF: Automatically turns your brewer off 5 minutes after the last brew
for energy savings.
HIGH ALTITUDE: To ensure your brewer works properly at higher altitudes (5,000
feet), enable the High Altitude setting by pressing and holding the BREW
button and 8oz button for 3 seconds.
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. Drip Tray
The drip tray can hold 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. Rinse and
clean with a damp, soapy, lint-free, nonabrasive cloth. 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.
Regular Maintenance
For great-tasting coffee, keep your brewer running at peak performance by following the recommended maintenance schedule:
Frequency | Product | Benefit |
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Weekly | Keurige Rinse Pods | Safe and effective — helps remove residue and oils |
from your brewer’s needles and pod holder
Every 2 months| Keurig® Water Filters| Change your water filter every 2 months
to help remove impurities from water for great-tasting coffee
Every 3 months or when the Descale notification turns on*| Keurige Descaling
Solution| Helps eliminate mineral buildup to preserve the long-term health of
your brewer
*To turn off Descale notification, follow the full descaling procedure as outlined in this guide.
If the brewer has been in storage or hasn’t been used in days, run a cleansing
brew before brewing your beverage.
Periodically hand-wash the water reservoir and lid and drip tray with warm,
soapy water and rinse clean.
CAUTION: Parts are not dishwasher safe.
NOTE: Do not dry the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth, as lint
may remain.
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.
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 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 support.keurig.com for video instructions on cleaning the
entrance/exit needles.
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 1520 minutes for the descaling procedure.
STEP 1: Descaling Solution Rinse
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. Do not insert a K-Cup® pod.
Place a large mug on the drip tray. To activate Descale Mode, begin with the
brewer powered off by pressing and holding the BREW OVER ICE button. Then
press and hold the 8oz and 12oz buttons together for 3 seconds until the
DESCALE light turns solid.
When the BREW button begins flashing, press the BREW button to start the
cleansing rinse brew. Pour the hot liquid into the sink. Repeat the cleansing
rinse process until the ADD WATER light illuminates.
STEP 2: Rest & Rinse
Empty the water reservoir and refill to the MAX FILL line with fresh water.
STEP 3: Fresh Water Rinse
Press the BREW button once it begins flashing. Repeat this process until the
ADD WATER light illuminates. The brewer will now exit Descale Mode and will be
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:
- 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.
Troubleshooting
‘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.
- 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
- A minimum of 6oz of water is required to brew. Add an additional 2oz of water to the reservoir to ensure the minimum fill level has been met, then press the BREW button. Repeat until the brewer begins to dispense.
Brewing a Partial Cup
- BREW OVER ICE dispense volume includes ice melt. The BREW OVER ICE setting automatically adjusts brew parameters to take into account ice melt, delivering the desired beverage with a final volume equal to the selected brew size.
- Unplug the brewer and plug it back in to put the brewer in idle state (all lights off). Press and hold the 12oz button for 5 seconds until water starts dispensing. Then release and let the water purge. Discard the contents into the sink.
- The exit needle may be clogged. Refer to the exit needle care instructions.
- Clean the K-Cup® pod holder; see K-Cup® pod holder care instructions.
- 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
- Brewer does not have a power button. To turn the brewer on, press any button or open the handle. The brewer automatically turns off after 5 minutes of inactivity.
- Plug brewer into its own 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.
- If the brewer still doesn’t have power, contact Customer Service.
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.
Click or Call!
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 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 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- REW (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•CED™ Plu
SINGLE SERVE COFFEE MAKER
A. Handle
B. K-Cup® Pod Holder (B and C are the K-Cup® Pod Holder Assembly)
C. Funnel
D. K-Cup® Pod Assembly Housing
E. Drip Tray Plate
F. Drip Tray
G. Drip Tray Base
H. Water Reservoir Lid
I. Water Reservoir
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