Brewer performance matters. That is why the descaling process
is important – to remove mineral build-up that can happen over
time. Follow the instructions for your Keurig brewer model.
Mineral content in water varies. Depending on the mineral content
of the water, calcium deposits or scale may build up in your brewer.
Scale is non-toxic but left unattended, it can hinder brewer
performance. Descaling your brewer helps maintain the heating
element, and other internal parts of the brewer that come in contact
with water. The brewer should be descaled every 3-6 months to
ensure optimal performance or when there are white deposits in the
Hot Water Tank. It is possible for calcium deposits to build up faster,
making it necessary to descale more often.
You will need a large ceramic mug (do not use a paper cup), fresh
water and access to a sink.
Brewer Model: B40, B50, B60, B70, B140, B145,
B150, B155 Series, B200* & B3000SE**
Step 1: Descaling Solution Rinse
• Turn on your brewer.
• Pour the Descaling Solution (14 oz.) into the empty Water
Reservoir.
• Fill empty bottle with cold water and pour into Water Reservoir.
• Place the ceramic mug on the Drip Tray.
• Lift the brewer Handle but do not add a K-Cup® portion pack.
• Lower the brewer Handle and press the BREW button.
• Discard the hot contents, replace the mug and repeat brew
process until “ADD WATER” is indicated.
• Let brewer stand for at least 4 hours while still on.
• Discard any residual liquid from the Water Reservoir and rinse
thoroughly.
Step 2: Fresh Water Rinse
• Ensure the Water Reservoir is filled with fresh water.
• Place a large mug on the Drip Tray Plate and run a water brew
cycle. Pour the contents of the large mug into the sink.
• Repeat brew process until “ADD WATER” is indicated.
• Perform this Fresh Water Rinse process twice.
• You may need to perform additional Fresh Water Rinse cycles if
you notice any residual taste.
Note: if “DESCALE” is still illuminated after completing the
procedure, repeat the descaling procedure above.
* B200: If plumbed, remove snap cap to turn B200 into pour over mode
** B3000SE: Call your Keurig Authorized Distributor for instructions or
Keurig Technical Service at 1.888.287.2739
Brewer Model: B31 Series
Step 1: First Descaling Solution Rinse
• Turn on your brewer.
• Pour one third (4.6 oz.) of the Descaling Solution into the Cold
Water Reservoir. (Note measurement lines on label.)
• Add fresh water to 10 oz. fill level.
• Place the 10 oz. ceramic mug on the Drip Tray.
• Lift the brewer Handle but do not add a K-Cup® portion pack.
• After 5 seconds, lower brewer Handle and press the BREW
button.
• Once solution is dispensed, discard hot contents into sink.
Step 2: Second Descaling Solution Rinse
• Repeat above process up until you press the BREW button.
• When it turns solid red, power off as it starts to dispense.
• Let brewer stand for at least 30 minutes.
• Power on the brewer, lift and lower brewer handle, then
press BREW button.
• Discard the hot contents into sink.
Step 3: Fresh Water Rinse
• Repeat Step 1 (3 times) – using 10 oz. of fresh water each
time.
• You may need to perform additional Fresh Water Rinse cycles
if you notice any residual taste.
Brewer Model: B30 | B130 Series
Step 1: First Descaling Solution Rinse
• Turn on your brewer.
• Press to open handle but do not add a K-Cup® portion pack.
Immediately close handle to open the hot water tank lid.
• Pour one third (4.6 oz.) Keurig Descaling Solution into hot
water tank. (Note measurement lines on label.)
• Add fresh water to fill line in the tank.
• Place the mug on the Drip Tray Plate.
• Close the lid and perform a brew into the mug.
Step 2: Second Descaling Solution Rinse
• Repeat above process up until you press the BREW button.
• Power off the brewer just after it starts to dispense and then
allow it to sit for at least 30 minutes.
• After the prescribed period of time, place the mug on the Drip
Tray Plate and perform a brew without adding a K-Cup®
portion pack.
• Discard the hot contents into sink.
• If you can still visibly see scale in the Hot Water Tank, repeat
Step 2.
Step 3: Fresh Water Rinse
• Repeat Step 1 (3 times) – using 8 oz. of fresh water each time.
• You may need to perform additional Fresh Water Rinse cycles
if you notice any residual taste.
source: Keurig