Keurig B140 User Manual

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USE & CARE GUIDE
B140 SINGLE-CUP BREWING SYSTEM
BREWING EXCELLENCE ONE CUP AT A TIME™ 

When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the 
following:
1. Read all instructions before using.
2.  Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and
knobs when available.
3. This appliance must be properly installed
and located in accordance with these 
instructions before it is used.
4. The use of an accessory not evaluated for
use with this appliance may cause injuries.
5.  Do not place on or near a hot gas or 
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
6. Do not...

WARNING
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
THE BOTTOM COVER. NO USER 
SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REPAIR
SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED 
SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. 
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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KEURIG®GOURMET SINGLE CUP
BREWING SYSTEM
Model B140 Use & Care Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1
SET-UP & OPERATION
Helpful Hints........................ 4
Unpacking........................... 4
Features............................ 5
Set-Up & First...

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1. Keep your Brewer turned ‘ON’ at all times.
To brew a fresh cup of coffee or tea anytime
you want, we suggest you keep your Brewer
turned ‘ON’ all the time. 
However, you can set the Brewer to automati-
cally turn off two hours after your last brew.
Follow the simple
instructions in Section 2,
page 8 to make using the Brewer convenient
for you.
2. For the best tasting gourmet coffee or tea,
Keurig recommends using bottled or filtered
water.
Water quality varies from place to place. If you
notice an...

ADD WATER
DE-SCALE
HEATING
AUTO-OFF
POWER DRAIN BREWER
PUSH TO BREW
BREW
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Features
Water Reservoir Lid
Water Reservoir
Water Reservoir Lock Tab Slots
Handle
K-Cup
®Portion Pack Holder (E and F are
the K-Cup Holder Assembly) 
Funnel
Lid
K-Cup
®Portion Pack Assembly Housing
Housing
Drip Tray Plate
Drip Tray
Drip Tray Base
Vent
Power Cord
Brew/Drain Selector Switch
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Brew Button
Power Button
Power Light (Green)
Auto Off Button
Auto Off Light (Green)
Heating Light (Red)
De-Scale Light (Amber)...

Set-Up & First Brew
IMPORTANT:You cannot use your Keurig
brewer until it has been primed for its first use
as set forth below.
Priming your Brewer
1.  Unwrap cord and plug the brewer into a
grounded outlet.
2. Ensure Brew/Drain is set to Brew.
3. Place a cup or mug on the Drip Tray Plate.
4. Remove the Water Reservoir from Brewer by
first removing Lid from Reservoir, then lifting
Reservoir straight up and away from Brewer
(may be tight). Rinse with fresh water.
5. Fill Water Reservoir with fresh water so...

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Ready to Brew your First Cup
1. The green light next to the Power Button on
the LED Control Center will be illuminated
to indicate the Brewer is powered on.
2. Place a cup or mug on the Drip Tray Plate.
3.  Lift the Handle and the K-Cup
®Holder will
open toward you.
4. Select a K-Cup
®portion pack.
5. Place a K-Cup
®portion pack in the K-Cup
Holder (as shown in exhibit at top of page).
6. Lower the Handle completely to close the
Lid.
7. Select the brew size you want using the
rotary selector switch.
8....

Adding Water
The LED Control Center of your Brewer will
indicate when the water level in the reservoir is
low or if the Water Reservoir has been removed
by illuminating the blue light next to ‘ADD
WATER’. The Brewer will not allow you to brew
when the blue 'ADD WATER' light is illuminated.
The Water Reservoir can be filled in two ways. 
1. Lift off the Water Reservoir Lid and pour 
water directly into the Water Reservoir 
while it is still attached to the Brewer, then 
replace the Lid.
2. Remove...

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SECTION 3
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
Cleaning External Parts
Regular cleaning of the Brewer’s external 
components is recommended.
1. Never immerse the base unit in water or
other liquids. The Housing and other external
components may be cleaned with a soapy,
damp, non-abrasive cloth.
2. The Drip Tray can accumulate up to 230 ml
(8 oz) of overflow. The Drip Tray and Drip Tray
Plate should be periodically inspected and
rinsed clean. To remove the Drip Tray
Assembly, simply slide it toward you, keeping it...

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You should promptly de-scale using the proce-
dures outlined below once the 'DE-SCALE' light
illuminates on the LED Control Center.
De-Scaling
a. PREPARE 
Step 1: 
Make sure you have at least 48
ounces (1.4 L) of undiluted white vinegar on
hand. You will also need an empty sink and
a ceramic cup (do not use a paper cup.)
Step 2:Empty the water in the Water
Reservoir.
b. FILL AND CLEAN
Step 1: 
Pour the white vinegar into the
Water Reservoir and fill it to the line just
below the top edge of...