The Keurig mini descale light stays on even after the machine has been descaled. This can be a problem if the machine is used frequently and the coffee is not descaled. The coffee can become bitter and acidic. This can also lead to coffee grind buildup and clogging in the machine. It is important to descale the machine regularly to keep it running smoothly.
If you have a Keurig mini and the descale light stays on even after following the descaling instructions, there may be a problem with the machine. Here are some troubleshooting tips to help you fix the issue.
Troubleshooting Tips: Keurig mini descale light stays on
STEP 1
Make sure the water tank is full.
STEP 2
Make sure the water is hot enough.
STEP 3
Make sure the water flow is set to high.
STEP 4
Make sure the machine is plugged in.
STEP 5
Make sure the water filter is installed and the water is clean.
STEP 6
Make sure the K-Mini is level.
STEP 7
Make sure the K-Mini is clean.
If you have tried all of the above and your brewer descale light still stays on, please contact keurig Customer Service team.
1-866-901-2739
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Why Keurig mini descale light stays on?
If you’re like most Keurig users, you probably don’t think much about descaling your coffee maker until the dreaded descale light comes on. Descaling is an important part of maintaining your Keurig, and if you ignore the descale light, your coffee maker will eventually stop working.
So why does the descale light stay on, even after you’ve followed the instructions to descale your Keurig? There are a few possible reasons:
- You didn’t use enough descaling solution. When you’re descaling your Keurig, you need to use a full bottle of descaling solution. If you only used half a bottle, or even just a cup of vinegar, it’s not enough to properly clean the machine.
- You didn’t let the machine run long enough. The instructions for most Keurig models say to let the machine run for at least 30 minutes with the solution in it before turning it off and letting it sit for another 30 minutes. If you didn’t do this, the machine may not have been properly cleaned.
- You have hard water. If you have hard water, it can be difficult to completely remove all the minerals from your coffee maker. There are special solutions made for hard water that can help with this problem.
- Your machine is old and needs to be replaced. Unfortunately, sometimes no amount of cleaning can fix an old machine that’s on its last.
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