How to Descale Your Keurig®
By Kelly O. • September 25, 2024
Descaling is a key step in maintaining any coffee maker. It helps to remove calcium deposits and scale, that accumulate inside over time. While calcium and scale are harmless, they can affect your brewer's performance if not cleaned regularly.
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Please note that descaling instructions can vary by model. For the best results, refer to your specific coffee maker’s guide for detailed instructions.
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K-Mini® and K-Mini Plus® Models
Step 1: Prepare Your Brewer & Rinse
Empty the water reservoir and remove any water filters or coffee pods if present. Place a large mug on the drip tray.
Turn on your brewer.
Pour 1/4 bottle (2 oz) of Angelino's Descale Solution into the empty reservoir. Add water to fill reservoir.
Lift and lower the brewer handle.
Press the BREW button. After the brew completes, pour the contents of the mug into the sink.
Step 2: Soak with Descaler
Next, soak the brewer's internal system following these steps:
Repeat the two above steps.
As soon as the Descaling Solution starts to dispense, turn off the brewer.
Allow the solution to sit in the brewer for at least 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, power on the brewer, lift and lower the brewer handle, and press the BREW button again.
Discard the hot liquid into the sink.
Step 3: Rinse with Fresh Water
Follow the steps in Step 1 using only fresh water, no solution. Repeat this process two more times.
Step 4: Stay Stocked on Descale Solution
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K-Classic®, K-Café®, K- Café® Special Edition, K-Latte®, K-Elite®, K-Compact®, and K-Select® Models
Step 1: Prepare Your Brewer & Rinse
Turn off your brewer using the power button.
Empty the water reservoir and remove any water filters or coffee pods if present. Place a large mug on the drip tray.
Pour 1/2 bottle (4 oz) of Angelino's Descale Solution into the empty reservoir. Add water to fill reservoir.
Turn the brewer back on.
Lift and lower the brewer handle. Do not insert a coffee pod.
Select the largest brew size. Press BREW (if applicable). After the brew completes, pour the contents of the mug into the sink.
Step 2: Soak Tank with Descaler
Next, soak the brewer's internal system following these steps:
Repeat the two above steps until the add water light turns on.
Leave the brewer on and let it stand for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, discard any remaining solution and thoroughly rinse the water reservoir.
Step 3: Rinse with Fresh Water
Fill the water reservoir with fresh water up to the max fill line.
With the large mug back on the drip tray, run a rinsing brew using the largest brew size. Do not insert a coffee pod. Pour the liquid from the mug into the sink.
Continue to run at least 12 rinsing brews using the largest brew size, refilling the water reservoir as needed.
Step 4: Stay Stocked on Descale Solution
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K-Duo™ (Gen 1), K-Duo™ Essentials™ (Gen 1), K-Duo™ Special Edition, K-Duo Plus™ Models
Step 1: Prepare Your Brewer
Turn off your brewer using the power button.
Empty the water reservoir and remove any water filters or coffee pods if present. Place a large mug on the drip tray.
Pour 1/2 bottle (4 oz) of Angelino's Descale Solution into the empty reservoir. Add water to fill reservoir.
Turn brewer on.
Step 2: Begin Descaling & Soak
Turn on the single cup side by pressing the POD button, then press the 12oz button to begin a rinse brew. After the cycle finishes, discard the hot liquid into the sink.
Place the carafe on the heating plate, and press the CARAFE button to activate the carafe side. Press the 12-cup button to initiate a rinse brew. Once it’s done, pour the hot liquid out and press and hold the CARAFE button to turn off the heating plate.
SOAK: Let the brewer sit for at least 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, empty any remaining descaling solution from the water reservoir and rinse it thoroughly.
Step 3: Rinse with Fresh Water
CARAFE:
Fill water reservoir with fresh water.
Place the carafe on the heating plate. Press the CARAFE button to activate the carafe side, then select the 12-cup button to initiate a water brew.
After the brew cycle is complete, press and hold the CARAFE button to turn off the heating plate. Discard hot water into the sink.
Refill the water reservoir to MAX fill line again, and repeat the 12-cup carafe rinse 3 additional times, making it a total of 4 brews.
CUP:
Once finished with the carafe, refill the reservoir again and place a mug on the drip tray. Press the POD button to turn on the single cup side, then hit the 12oz button to start a single cup water brew.
Complete this single cup brew process 3 more times for a total of four 12oz brews.
Step 4: Stay Stocked on Descale Solution
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IMPORTANT:
During the descaling cycle, you may see some “foam” being released from the brewer. If your machine is heavily scaled, it might not dispense water effectively after adding the descaling solution, which can lead to little or no output along with a sound of air being expelled.
If this situation arises:
Switch off and unplug the brewer.
Empty any leftover descaling solution from the water reservoir, give it a thorough rinse, and refill it with fresh water.
Plug the brewer back in, power it on, and start the fresh water rinse process again.
If the problem continues, unplug the brewer and allow it to sit for at least 30 minutes before attempting the rinse again.
K-Supreme®, K-Supreme Plus®, K-Slim®, K-Slim + Iced™, K-Iced™ Plus® Models
Step 1: Prepare Your Brewer
Empty the water reservoir and remove any water filters or coffee pods if present. Place a large mug on the drip tray.
Pour 1/2 bottle (4 oz) of Angelino's Descale Solution into the empty reservoir. Add water to fill reservoir.
With your brewer plugged in and powered off, press and hold both the 8oz and 12oz buttons for 3 seconds to enter Descale Mode.
Step 2: Begin Descaling
When the lights flash, press the brew button to start the process.
After each brew cycle, pour the hot liquid into the sink.
Continue this step until the ADD WATER light comes on.
Step 3: Rinse with Fresh Water
Empty and rinse the water reservoir, then refill it with fresh water up to the MAX fill line.
When the lights flash, press the brew button to begin rinsing. After each cycle, pour the hot liquid into the sink.
Repeat until the DESCALE notification disappears. Your brewer will now exit Descale Mode and be ready for use.
Step 4: Stay Stocked on Descale Solution
Make sure you’re always prepared for future maintenance by stocking up on Angelino's Coffee Machine Descaler now!
K-Express™ and K-Iced™ Models
Step 1: Prepare Your Brewer
Empty the water reservoir and remove any water filters or coffee pods if present. Place a large mug on the drip tray.
Pour 1/2 bottle (4 oz) of Angelino's Descale Solution into the empty reservoir. Add water to fill reservoir.
With the brewer plugged in and powered off, press and hold the 8oz and 12oz buttons for 3 seconds until the DESCALE light turns solid.
Step 2: Begin Descaling
When it begins to flash, press the 12oz button to start descaling.
After each brew cycle, pour the hot liquid into the sink. Repeat this until the ADD WATER light comes on.
Step 3: Rinse with Fresh Water
Empty, rinse, and refill the water reservoir to the MAX fill line with fresh water.
When the light flashes, press the 12oz button to begin rinsing. Once each cycle finishes, pour the hot liquid into the sink.
Continue this process until the DESCALE notification turns off. Your brewer will then exit Descale Mode and be ready to use.
Step 4: Stay Stocked on Descale Solution
Make sure you’re always prepared for future maintenance by stocking up on Angelino's Coffee Machine Descaler now!
K-Express™ Essentials and K-Iced™ Essentials™ Models
Step 1: Prepare Your Brewer
Empty the water reservoir and remove any water filters or coffee pods if present. Place a large mug on the drip tray.
Pour 1/2 bottle (4 oz) of Angelino's Descale Solution into the empty reservoir. Add water to fill reservoir.
With the brewer plugged in and powered off, press and hold the 6oz and 10oz buttons for 3 seconds to activate Descale Mode.
Step 2: Begin Descaling
When the lights flash, press the 8oz button to start descaling.
After each brew cycle, pour the hot liquid into the sink. Repeat brewing 8oz until the ADD WATER light appears.
Step 3: Rinse with Fresh Water
Empty the water reservoir and refill it with fresh water up to the MAX fill line.
When the lights flash, press the 8oz button to begin the rinse cycle. After each brew, pour the hot liquid into the sink.
Repeat brewing 8oz until the DESCALE notification turns off. Your brewer will then exit Descale Mode and be ready for use.
Step 4: Stay Stocked on Descale Solution
Make sure you’re always prepared for future maintenance by stocking up on Angelino's Coffee Machine Descaler now!
SMART Models (K-Café® SMART, K-Supreme® SMART, K-Supreme Plus® SMART) Models
Step 1: Prepare Your Brewer
When you see the Descale alert on your brewer's screen, press the left arrow and choose CONTINUE. Follow the instructions it provides to complete the descaling process.
If you want to start descaling but don’t see a notification, press both arrows simultaneously to enter Settings, then select Descale Mode.
Empty the water reservoir and remove any water filters or coffee pods if present. Place a large mug on the drip tray.
Pour 1/2 bottle (4 oz) of Angelino's Descale Solution into the empty reservoir. Add water to fill reservoir.
Step 2: Begin Descaling
Press the flashing BREW button to dispense 12oz of hot water. Discard the hot water and place the mug back on the drip tray.
Repeat the process until the water reservoir is empty and the screen indicates ADD WATER.
Step 3: Rinse with Fresh Water
Rinse the water reservoir and refill it to the MAX fill line with fresh water. Ensure the mug is on the drip tray. When the BREW button flashes, press it to start the fresh water rinse. After each brew, pour the hot liquid into the sink.
Repeat until the screen confirms DESCALE COMPLETE. Your brewer is now ready for use.
Step 4: Stay Stocked on Descale Solution
Make sure you’re always prepared for future maintenance by stocking up on Angelino's Coffee Machine Descaler now!
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