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 use outdoors.
7. To protect against electric shock, do not
immerse cords, plugs, or the appliance in
water or any other liquid.
8. Do not overfill the Water Reservoir 
with water.
9. Use 
only waterin this appliance! Do not 
put any other liquids or foods in the Water
Reservoir except as instructed in the
Cleaning Instructions in this guide.
10. Unplug the coffee brewer before cleaning 
or making repairs. Allow to cool 
before putting on or taking off parts and
before cleaning the appliance. 
11.  For best operation, plug the appliance into 
its own electrical outlet on a dedicated 
circuit to prevent flickering of lights, 
blowing of fuses or tripping a circuit 
breaker.
12. Do not operate any appliance with a 
damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions or is damaged in any manner.
Contact Keurig Customer Service to arrange
for replacement or repair.13. Do not let the cord hang over the edge 
of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
14.  To disconnect, press the Power Button on
the top of the Brewer to ‘OFF’ status and
then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
15.  Close supervision is necessary when 
any appliance is used by or near children.
16. Do not lift the Handle to open the Lid 
of the Brewer while brewing is in progress.
17. Always keep the Water Reservoir Cover on
the Water Reservoir unless you are refilling it.
18. This appliance is equipped with a power
cord having a grounding wire with a 
grounding plug. The appliance must be
grounded using a 3-hole properly grounded
outlet. In the event of an electrical short 
circuit, grounding reduces the risk of 
electrical shock.
19. If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall 
outlet, it is your personal responsibility 
and obligation to have it replaced with a
properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
20. Do not, under any circumstances, cut or
remove the third (ground) prong from 
the power cord or use an adapter.
21. Consult a qualified electrician if the 
grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to whether
the appliance is properly grounded.
22. Do not use the appliance for other than 
its intended use.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
SAFE OPERATION & USE
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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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 Brew.................. 6
SECTION 2
CONTROLS & INDICATORS
LED Control Center................... 8
SECTION 3
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
Cleaning............................ 9
De-Scaling.......................... 9
Storage............................. 10
SECTION 4
TROUBLESHOOTING................. 11
SECTION 5
WARRANTY.......................... 12
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CAUTION: There are two sharp needles that 
puncture the K-Cup®portion pack, one
above the K-Cup®Holder and the other in
the bottom of the K-Cup®Holder.
T
o avoid risk of injury, do not put your 
fingers in the K-Cup Chamber.
CAUTION: There is extremely hot water in
the K-Cup®Holder during the brew process.
T
o avoid risk of injury, do not lift the Handle 
or open the K-Cup®Chamber during the 
brew process.
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR COMMERCIAL USE ONLY.
If an extension cord is used, (1) the marked 
electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord
should be at least as great as the electrical rating
of the appliance, (2) the cord should be arranged
so that it will not drape over the countertop or
tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or
tripped over unintentionally and (3) the extension
cord must include a 3-prong grounding plug. 
Record your serial number here. 
The serial number is located on the 
label on the back of the brewer.
_________________________________
WARNING: This product contains 
chemicals, including lead, known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. 
						

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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 undesirable taste in your cup of coffee
such as chlorine or other mineral taste, we 
recommend you consider using bottled water or
water from a filtration system.
3. Plug Brewer into its own grounded outlet.
If the electric circuit is overloaded with 
other appliances, your Brewer may not 
function properly. If possible, the Brewer
should be operated on its own circuit, separate
from other appliances.
4. Brewing into a travel mug.
To brew into a travel mug, simply remove the
Drip Tray Assembly and place the travel mug
on the Drip Tray Base.1.  Place Brewer box on a large steady surface 
(such as a table or countertop) or 
on the floor. Open the box. 
2.  Remove the Quick Start Guide, Use & Care
Guide and other literature. 
3.  Turn the box on its side with top of box
facing you. 
4. Reach into the box and grasp the plastic 
bag that contains the Brewer. 
5.  Carefully pull the plastic bag (and 
packaging materials) toward you and out
of the box. The Brewer will still be encased
in the polyfoam. 
6.  Remove the polyfoam packaging 
material. 
7.  Carefully place the brewer upright on a flat,
steady surface.
8.  Lift plastic bag off of Brewer. 
9.  Write the serial number of the brewer on
page 3 of this manual
. The serial number
is located on the label on the back of the
brewer.
10. Place the Brewer upright on a flat, 
steady surface. Remove tape holding
Water Reservoir in place.
We recommend you save all packing materials
in case future shipping of the product is 
necessary.  
SET-UP & OPERATION
Helpful Hints
SECTION 1
WARNING:Keep all plastic bags away 
from children. 
Unpacking Instructions 
						

							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
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Brew Button
Power Button
Power Light (Green)
Auto Off Button
Auto Off Light (Green)
Heating Light (Red)
De-Scale Light (Amber)
Add Water Light (Blue)P
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							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 
that the water level reaches the line just
below the top edge of the clear viewing
area. (Be careful not to over fill.)
6. Place Water Reservoir base into the left 
side of the Brewer and be sure the 
Water Reservoir Lock Tabs engage 
with the Brewer. Replace Lid on Water Reser voir.
7. Press Power Button found on upper right
panel of the Brewer. The green light next to
the Power Button will become illuminated.
8. The green brew size selector lights on the
LED Control Center will flash to indicate the
Brewer needs to be primed. Make sure the
handle is all the way down before continuing.Please note, a K-Cup
®should not be used
for the Priming Sequence.
9. Press the flashing Brew Button.
10. The Brewer will automatically fill with water
(priming it) and then the water will be heat-
ed. This will take less than 5 minutes.
During the heating period the red light next
to 'HEATING' on the LED Control Center will
become illuminated. Once the water is heat-
ed, the red light will turn off.
11. Raise the handle, then press the flashing
back lit blue Brew Button to start a
cleansing brew, during which hot water will
flow into your cup or mug. Pour the hot
water into the sink.
12. The Brewer will take less than 20 seconds
to refill and reheat water between brews
during which time the red light next to
'HEATING' on the LED Control Center may
be illuminated. When the water has heated,
the red light will turn off.
13. The priming process is now complete and
you are ready to brew!
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NOTE: You may see small amounts of water
coming from the Vent and dripping into the
Water Reservoir during this and subsequent 
heating – this is normal.
NOTE: If the Water Reservoir is empty or not
in place on the Brewer, then the blue light
next to 'ADD WATER' on the LED Control
Center will be illuminated. The Brew Button
will not be activated until water is added to
the Water Reservoir.
NOTE: If Brewer has been exposed to tempera-
tures below freezing, allow Brewer at least two
hours to reach room temperature before prim-
ing. A frozen or extremely cold brewer will not
prime properly and can cause damage.ADD WATER
DE-SCALE
HEATING
AUTO-OFF
POWER
PUSH TO BREW DRAIN BREWER
BREW 
						

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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. Press the flashing blue Brew Button on the
LED Control Center. This will yield a serv-
ing of the selected size; small 6 oz. medium
8 oz. and large 10 oz. nominal sizes.9. The blue Brew Button on the LED Control
Center will be on while brewing.
10. There may be a short pause before the brew-
ing process begins. The entire brew process
lasts for approximately 40 to 50 seconds
and ends with a burst of air to remove all 
liquid coffee or tea from the K-Cup
®. The
blue Brew Button will go off.
11. Lift the Handle to remove and dispose of
the used K-Cup
®.CAUTION: K-Cup®will
be hot.
12. Enjoy your first cup of Keurig Brewed
®
gourmet coffee or tea!
13. The red light next to 'HEATING' on the
LED Control Center may light as the water
is heated for the next brew cycle. The
Brewer will be ready for use in approxi-
mately 20 seconds.
Stopping the Brew Process
If you need to stop the brewing after the
process has started, press the Power Button
to turn the Brewer ‘OFF’. The flow of coffee or
tea will stop, the heating element will shut off
and the green light next to the Power Button
will extinguish.
NOTE:Do not remove the foil lid or
puncture the K-Cup®portion pack. 
CAUTION: There are two sharp needles that
puncture the K-Cup®portion pack, one above
the K-Cup Holder and the other in the bottom
of the K-Cup Holder. T
o avoid risk of injury,
do not put your fingers in the K-Cup Chamber.
NOTE:If you do not push the flashing Brew
Button in 60 seconds, the Brew Button will
be disabled to prevent accidental activation.
Re-activate the Brew Button by raising and
lowering the Handle completely, without
removing the unused K-Cup
®.
CAUTION: There is extremely hot water in
the K-Cup Holder during the brew process.
T
o avoid risk of injury, do not lift the 
Handle or open the K-Cup®Chamber 
during the brew process.
Handle
K-Cup 
Chamber
NOTE:Following the brew, your Brewer will
fill in preparation for the next brew. The pump
will make a vibrating sound. This is normal.
K-Cup®
portion pack
ADD WATER
DE-SCALE
HEATING
AUTO-OFF
POWER DRAIN BREWER
PUSH TO BREW
BREW
NOTE:You may get less coffee or tea in your
cup during your next brew. We recommend
that you perform a cleansing brew without a K-
Cup
®after a terminated brew or when a prime
sequence has been completed. Then your 
NEXT brew will be the proper selected volume. 
						

							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 the Water Reservoir from Brewer
by first removing Lid from Reservoir, then
lifting Reservoir straight up and away from
Brewer. Fill with water. Place the Water
Reservoir back on the Brewer and replace
the Lid.
3.  The blue ADD WATER light will go out 3 
seconds after installing or refilling the tank.
This delay is normal.
Draining the Brewer
The Hot Water tank of the B140 can be com-
pletely drained. We recommend that the
Brewer be drained if it is to be transported or
stored for an extended period.
1. The Brewer must be powered on and ready
to brew.
2. Empty the Cold Water Reservoir and place it
back into the brewer. The add water LED will
be flashing.
3. Turn the Brew / Drain selector at the rear of
the brewer to the “DRAIN” position. The
green Drain light will be flashing to indicate
that you may start draining the brewer.4. Press and hold the Drain button. Water will
start to flow from the vent nozzle into the
Water Reservoir. It will continue to flow for
as long as the button is depressed. Flow of
water stops when the drain button is released.
CAUTION: The water may be very hot!
NOTE:
The process to drain a Hot Water
Tank from idle state takes about a minute.
5. Release the Drain button, when the flow of
water stops. The brewer’s internal hot water
tank is now empty.
6. Turn the valve to the ‘BREW’ position and
turn off the brewer.
Brewing Hot Water
Your Brewer is able to produce a cup of hot
water for making hot chocolate, for use in
cooking, for making soups, etc. Simply raise
and lower the handle on the Brewer without
adding a K-Cup
®portion pack. The blue brew
button light will flash... Be sure to have a mug
or cup on the Drip Tray, select a brew size and
then press the Brew Button.
If you are experiencing any problems with
your Brewer, please contact Customer
Service at 1-888-CUP-BREW (287-2739).
SECTION 2
CONTROLS & INDICATORS
LED Control Center
Activating the Auto off Timer Feature
To set the Brewer to turn off two hours after
the last brew.
a.  Press the Power Button to turn on the Brewer.
b.  Press the black button above the Power
Button to turn the Auto-Off Timer feature on.
The green light next to 'AUTO OFF' will
become illuminated. When the Auto-Off
Timer is enabled, your Brewer will automati-
cally turn off two hours
after your last brew.
c.  To turn off the Auto-
Off Timer, simply
press the black button
again and the green
light next to 'AUTO
OFF' will turn off.
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IMPORTANT:Do not remove the Water
Reservoir during the brewing process.
ADD WATER
DE-SCALE
HEATING
AUTO-OFF
POWER DRAIN BREWER
PUSH TO BREW
BREW
ADD WATER
DE-SCALE
HEATING
AUTO-OFF
POWER DRAIN BREWER
PUSH TO BREW
BREW 
						

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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
level at all times to avoid spilling. The Drip Tray
and Drip Tray Plate are dishwasher safe.
Cleaning the K-Cup®Portion Pack
Holder Assembly
1. Cleaning the Parts
The K-Cup®Holder Assembly is dishwasher
safe. To remove from the Brewer, open the
cover by lifting the Handle. Grasp the top of the
K-Cup
®Holder with one hand while pushing up
on the bottom of the K-Cup®Holder from
underneath with the other until it releases.  After
cleaning, align the K-Cup
®Holder with the
opening using the two front ribs as a guide and
snap into place from the top.
2. Cleaning the Funnel
The Funnel can be removed from the K-Cup
®
Holder by pulling on it until it snaps off. The
Funnel is dishwasher safe. To replace it just snap
it back onto the K-Cup
®Holder Assembly.
3. Cleaning the Exit Needle 
The Exit Needle is located on the inside bottom
of the K-Cup Holder Assembly. Should a clog
arise due to coffee grinds, it can be cleanedusing a paper clip or similar tool. Remove 
K-Cup
®Holder, insert the paper clip into the
Needle to loosen the clog and remove it. The
K-Cup
®Holder is dishwasher safe.
Cleaning the Water Reservoir and
Water Reservoir Lid
The Water Reservoir Lid should be cleaned
with a damp soapy non-abrasive cloth. Lid
should 
notbe put into the dishwasher.
The Water Reservoir can be placed into the
dishwasher for cleaning or can be cleaned with
soapy water and rinsed thoroughly.
Do not dry the inside of the Water Reservoir
with a cloth as lint may remain.
De-Scaling Your Brewer
Mineral content in water varies from place to
place. Depending on the mineral content of the
water in your area, calcium deposits or scale
may build up in your Brewer. Scale is non-
toxic, but left unattended, it can hinder Brewer
performance. De-scaling your Brewer helps
maintain the heating element, and other inter-
nal parts of the Brewer that come in contact
with water.
The Brewer should be de-scaled every 6
months to ensure optimal performance. It is
possible for calcium deposits to build up faster,
making it necessary to de-scale more often.
This Brewer is equipped with sensors to detect
when scale buildup is interfering with the 
performance of the Brewer. When this is
detected, the amber light next to 'DE-SCALE'
will be illuminated.K-Cup Holder
Assembly
K-Cup Holder
Funnel
CAUTION: There are sharp needles that 
puncture the K-Cup above the K-Cup Holder
and in the bottom of the K-Cup Holder.T
o
avoid risk of injury, do not put your fingers 
in the K-Cup Chamber.
CAUTION: Please rinse the Water Reservoir
thoroughly after cleaning to ensure that no 
cleaners or cleaning solutions remain in
this area as they may contaminate the 
water supply in the Brewer. 
						

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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 the clear viewing area.
Step 2:Place a ceramic cup in the Drip Tray
and run a brew cycle. 
DO NOT USE A K-CUP
®
portion packjust press the Brew Button.
Pour the contents of the cup into the sink.
Step 3:Repeat the brew process until the
“add water” LED is ON (Water Reservoir is
empty), pouring the contents of the cup into
the sink after each cycle. We suggest using
the largest brew size to speed the process.
Remember to open and close the lid between
each cycle so the blue Brew light will flash.
Step 4:Rinse the Water Reservoir thoroughly
and fill with fresh water.
Step 5:Now let the Brewer stand for 4 hourswhile still on. (The Auto-Off feature should
be turned off).
c. RINSE 
Step 1:
Now perform a drain process.
Step 2: Empty and re-fill the water reservoir
with fresh water.
Step 3:Re-prime the brewer and re-fill the
water reservoir.
Step 4: Place a ceramic cup on the Drip Tray
and run a regular brew cycle without using a
K-Cup
®. Pour the contents of the cup into
the sink. (remember, the hot water tank still
has white vinegar in it).
Step 5:Repeat the brew process, without 
K-Cups
®until the Water Reservoir is empty,
pouring the contents of the cup into the sink
after each cycle. We suggest using the largest
brew size to speed the process. Remember to
open and close the lid between each cycle so
the blue Brew light will flash.
Step 6:You may need to perform additional
rinse cycles if you notice any residual taste.
Storage 
Empty the Water Reservoir and drain the brewer
before storing and take care to ensure that you
store your Brewer in a safe and frost free environ-
ment. It is suggested to store your brewer in the
upright position. If you store the Brewer in a cold
environment, you run the risk of water freezing
inside the Brewer and causing damage. When you
prepare to use it after storage, we recommend
rinsing the Water Reservoir with fresh water and
running three cleansing brews without a K-Cup
®.
If you plan to move your Brewer to a different
location, turn the Brewer off, unplug it, empty
the Water Reservoir and drain the brewer. If
your Brewer has been in an environment below
freezing, please be sure to let it warm to room
temperature for 2 hours before using. If the
brewer is going to be exposed to freezing tem-
peratures the hot water tank should be drained
(see Section 1, page 8).
NOTE:If the amber 'DE-SCALE' light is still
illuminated on the LED Control Center after
completing the procedure, repeat the de-
scaling procedure above.
NOTE:The Brewer will continue to function even
when the amber 'DE-SCALE' light is illuminat-
ed. However, if you do not de-scale soon after
it is displayed, continued scale build-up could
damage the Brewer.If this occurs, the amber
light next to 'DE-SCALE will begin to blink to
alert you to the potential damage to the
Brewer if you do not de-scale immediately.
ADD WATER
DE-SCALE
HEATING
AUTO-OFF
POWER DRAIN BREWER
PUSH TO BREW
BREW