Restart for Perfection: Keurig Resetting Made Easy

Keurig machines are one of the most popular ways to make coffee. These Keurig machines are famous primarily for their ease to use. Keurig machines use K-cups to make coffee which makes coffee making very easy. These K-cups make coffee making a very clean and tidy process. The K-cups are placed in a pod container, the power is turned on, and here it is! Your coffee is ready. These efficient, handy machines are ruling the whole world in coffee making. 

Sometimes, the Keurig machines do not work well. There are many possible reasons, like a wrong coffee pod being used, but the machines are mostly OKAY. The only problem is with resetting the machines. Suppose you are facing the same problem and want a solution. Congrats, you are at the right place. Let’s start.

Why do you need to reset Keurig?

Resetting your Keurig whenever it is needed can resolve many problems that can happen with your Keurig machine. The main reason why you reset your Keurig machine is to ensure your machine is working properly. You can face various problems if you do not reset your Keurig machine. Your machine does not work well and starts acting weird due to various reasons. One possible reason is that your machine needs to be reset. So there are many possible reasons to reset your machine, but a few reasons are mentioned below:

1. Machine not working properly

Sometimes, when you clean your Keurig machine you may find your machine not working perfectly. Sometimes, it is because your Keurig wants to be reset. There might be any problem with the settings of your Keurig or the parts of the machine are not fitted properly so you can solve all these problems by resetting your machine.

Also read: How to use a Keurig to get the perfectly brewed cup of coffee

2. Machine turns on and off automatically

If your machine is turning off and on automatically during the brewing then most probably your machine needs to be reset. This might happen due to any problem with the settings. All you need to do is to reset your machine.

3. Display is not working properly

If the display of your machine is not working properly then most probably your machine has a problem in the settings and it needs to be reset. To reset your Keurig without a display is an easy task to do. You can follow the above mentioned steps to rest your Keurig machine without a display. All instructions along with the steps are mentioned there.

4. To increase the shelf life of your machine

You can reset your Keurig machine to give it a long life. When you use your Keurig for a long period of time just cleaning the parts is not enough. It is because sometimes the water paths are blocked and minerals build up there such as calcium and these minerals can block the flow of the water from the water container. Now, if the water is not flowing properly; you are not going to get a perfect coffee. If everything is going with the flow; your machine is not going to get damaged in any way.

In simple words, resetting your Keurig machine is an important thing to do. It helps your machine to work properly for a long period of time. 

Some other indications that make you believe that your Keurig needs resetting are as follows:

• Coffee volume will be less than the selected brew.
• The Keurig machine will not turn on.
• The lights will be stuck.
• You will see an error code on the display of your machine.
• You will see a message of “Not Ready” on your display.
• You will hear weird noises coming out of your machine.
• The touch screen will not display anything.

Also read: Keurig coffee maker problems: A Troubleshooting guide

How to reset Keurig (a general overview)?

Resetting the Keurig machines needs some steps to be followed. If these steps are not followed properly, it can affect your machine. 

Here is the step-by-step procedure you can follow while resetting your Keurig machine in general:

Step 1: 

The first thing you need to do is turn the Keurig machine off. Take it to an empty, spacious place in your kitchen.

Step 2:

After that, you must remove your machine’s water reservoir. Clean the water reservoir completely and remove any of the particles left behind. Now, separate each machine component, such as the drip tray, pod holder, and water filter.

Step 3:

After separating the components, you need to wash and clean each component one by one and then wipe them with a soft cloth. Now, reassemble each component of the machine. After reassembling the components of the machine. Take the water reservoir and fill it with clean filtered water. This cleaning process is done because sometimes some particles are stuck in the machine and do not allow the water to flow through the machine properly. That is why the taste of the coffee is affected.

Step 4:

Now all you need to do is plug the machine in again and turn on the power button. Your machine is now all set to be reset.

Sometimes, even after resetting the machine, it works poorly. Then, your machine needs to be descaled. Descaling is the process of removing unwanted minerals from your machine, mostly the needles.

But if you are still looking for a precise guide of your respective Keurig model then resetting the Keurig machines along with their models are also given below:

How to reset Keurig 1.0 models?

Keurig 1.0 models are the most basic models that Keurig introduced. These machines didn’t have many features in them. But still, these machines were the most efficient machines at that time. Coffee making was very easy by using these models. These models were the first single-serve coffee machines introduced in the market.

The Keurig 1.0 models are easy to reset, but there are some things that you need to keep in mind while resetting the machine.

Here is the step-by-step procedure you need to follow while resetting the Keurig 1.0 model:

Step 1:

The first thing that you need to do is to check the machine lever. Open and close it if you feel any interruption in the cycle. Then there is a problem with the lever that needs to be fixed first. Your machine can only be reset if the cycle is smooth.

Step 2:

First of all, all you need to do is to turn off the machine and unplug it. Then leave the machine as it is for an hour or an hour and a half.

Step 3:

Now, remove the water reservoir from the machine. Clean it thoroughly, and dry it with a soft cloth or a sponge. Now again, leave the machine as it is for another 25-30 minutes.

Step 4:

After that, you are almost done with resetting the machine. All you need to do is to clean the other components. Dry them, and after that, assemble the machine again. 

Step 5:

Now, plug the machine and turn on the Keurig machine. Here it is; you are done with the resetting. Now your machine is ready to make the perfect coffee for you.

How to reset Keurig 2.0 models?

The Keurig 2.0 models are the unique models of Keurig. These coffee machines contain special settings to make your coffee according to your will. The Keurig 2.0 machines have advanced technology in them. They use K-cup scanning technology to detect whether the pods are original and compatible with the machine. This technology helps these models customize their settings according to the coffee pod.

As this Keurig 2.0 model is very sensitive, it acquires care. Otherwise, it can interrupt its regular working. Keurig 2.0 is a complicated computerized machine, so you must follow a few steps.

Here are some steps that you need to follow if you want to reset your Keurig 2.0:

Step 1:

First of all, all you need to do is to check the settings of Keurig 2.0. Check the settings of the machine; if you feel any ambiguity, then correct the settings first. After correcting the settings, you can proceed further. For example, if your machine turns off automatically, then there is an option for power saving mode to be turned on in your machine.

Step 2:

After these settings are done, the next step is to turn off the machine and unplug the machine. Remove the water reservoir from the machine and remove the air bubbles. These water bubbles can interrupt the water flow in your machine. The interruption in the water flow can affect the quality of your coffee. It can also damage your machine. So, flip the brewer and hit it firmly. It will remove the bubbles from your machine.

Step 3:

Another thing that you need to do to reset the machine is to check the display. If your display is not visible or there is any exception in the display. You need to reset it. To reset the display, turn off the machine, and wait for a minute or two. Now, turn on the machine, set the basic settings such as Clock, and then the remaining settings according to your preference. 

Now, your machine is successfully reset. Now, your coffee machine is ready to brew coffee again for you.

How to reset the Keurig K-Duo?

Resetting Keurig K-Duo is a pretty simple task. 

1. All you need to do is to press the power button on the top menu on your machine. 
2. After that, you have to press and hold the 8 oz and 10 oz buttons at the same time.
3.  Here it is, you are done with resetting your Keurig K-Duo.

How to reset the Keurig K-Classic?

Resetting Keurig K-Classic is also very easy. If you see the top of the machine there are different buttons available in the menu. Three of them are medium, large, and auto-off buttons. To reset your machine you just have to hold these three buttons at the same time for a few seconds. 

How to reset the Keurig Compact?

Now, resetting your Keurig Compact is a tricky task.

1. The first thing you need to do is to open and close the lid of the machine.
2.  After that press the small, medium, and large buttons after one another in the mentioned order. The machine will start to prime, if it doesn’t you then you have to repeat the same process again and again until the machine primes itself.
3.  Once the machine has successfully primed, now again open and close the lid.

How to reset the Keurig K-Mini?

To reset your Keurig K-Mini: 

1. Open and close the lid of the machine. 
2. Turn off the machine by pressing the power button.
3.  Unplug the machine from the wall.
4. Now again plug the machine and turn it on by pressing the power button. 

How to reset the Keurig K-Supreme Plus?

The first thing to reset your K-Supreme Plus is :

1. Enter the menu. To enter the machine press the 2 arrow buttons at the same time. 
2. Now, click next. If you want to reset all the settings, keep going with the advanced settings until you reach the factory reset option. 
3. Press the k-button to confirm the resetting option. The resetting will start in 2-3 seconds.
4.  After the resetting has been completed, the machine will ask you to unplug the machine. Now, unplug the machine and plug it in again. Here it is, you are done.

How to reset a small Keurig?

Resetting the small Keurig is an easy process. All you need to do is to check the Keurig lever by opening and closing it. If the lever is working, turn off the machine and unplug it. Then wait for a few minutes and again plug the machine. Turn it on!.

Here it is: you are done.

How to reset Keurig K-Supreme Smart?

All you need to do to reset your Keurig K-Supreme Smart is: 

1. Lift the lid of the machine to turn it on. Now, at the top of the machine, you are going to have a number of buttons. 
2. Press the 2 arrow buttons at the same time to enter the special menu. 
3. Press the next button and you are going to see a variety of options. Search for the factory reset option. When you react to it, press the K button. The machine will start resetting itself.
4.  Now, the machine will ask you to unplug it, wait for almost 10 seconds, and then plug it in again. Here it is, you are done. 

How to reset Keurig K- Elite?

To reset your Keurig K-Elite:

1.  Unplug the machine from the wall and turn it off by pressing the power button. It is preferred to keep it unplugged for a few minutes. 
2. Now, plug the machine in again and press the power button. If it still doesn’t work then remove the water reservoir and repeat the process.
3.  Attach the water tank at the end.

How to reset Keurig without a display?

Sometimes, the display of the Keurig machine does not work properly. Most of the Keurig machines do not have a reset button. They don’t even have instructions written on them on how to reset the machine. This means something is wrong with your Keurig. A Keurig machine usually needs to be reset in this type of situation. 

Suppose you want to reset your Keurig without a display. These are the methods you can follow:

1st Method: Turn your machine OFF and ON

The first thing you need to do is unplug the machine and turn its power off. The next thing is to hold both power’s ON and OFF buttons together. Hold both these buttons. Now, plug the machine again into the socket. This is one of the possible methods to reset a Keurig without a display.

2nd Method: Detach and reattach the water reservoir

There is another method to Keurig without a display. Again, the first step is to unplug the machine and turn off the power button. Now, open the latch and remove the water reservoir from your Keurig. Close the latch. Now, leave the machine as it is for 5-10 minutes. Plug the machine back into the socket and turn the power button on. Open the latch again and put the water reservoir in place once it fits properly into the machine. Now, first, open and then close the pod holder. Here it is; resetting is done.

3rd Method: Detach and reattach the water tank

Another method is a very simple and easy one. All you need to do is to turn off the machine and unplug it. Now, take the water tank out of the machine. Leave the machine as it is for several hours. You can leave it for the whole night. After leaving the machine overnight, simply just put the water tank back into its place. Fit the water tank properly into the machine. Plug the machine back into the socket. Turn on the machine and brew it as normal. Here it is; resetting the Keurig without a display is done.

Some people think that resetting a Keurig without a display is a difficult thing to do. But this is false. As mentioned above, resetting a Keurig without a display is an easy thing to do. All you need to do is turn your machine on/off and remove your water tank.

How to reset Keurig after descaling?

Sometimes, your Keurig needs more than resetting and you may need to descale your machine to make it work again properly. But a question that comes to mind of many people is how you can reset your machine after descaling it and I have a quick and easy answer to this question. Once you have completed the descaling process, you simply need to press the 8 oz and 10 oz buttons on your Keurig for three seconds simultaneously and your machine will be reset.

What if my Keurig is not working properly even after reset?

Sometimes, your Keurig will not work properly even after resetting it and there might be certain reasons behind it which include:

Clogged needle

The first reason behind it is the needle of your Keurig might be clogged with coffee grounds due to which you can face issues like slow pouring. So, all you need to do is unclog your needle and you will be good to go.

Cleaning and descaling

Minerals and scale build-up can also affect the efficiency of your machine and hinder its performance. So, besides resetting your machine may need cleaning and descaling as well.

Also read: How to Clean Your Nespresso machine for a perfect coffee

Call customer service

But if all of the above does not work for you and you are still facing issues then the only option that you are left with is calling the Keurig customer service to find out the problem and get its professional solution.

The bottom line

To conclude with, resetting Keurig should be done to ensure its safety. Some people think that resetting the Keurig is a difficult thing to do. But in fact all you need to do is to turn off the machine, clean the water reservoir and then turn it on. All Keurig models such as Keurig 1.0 and Keurig 2.0  need to be reset after a period of time. The maintenance of Keurig entirely depends upon cleaning and resetting it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a reset button on Keurig?

Unfortunately, there is no such reset button in the Keurig machine but you can reset your Keurig by pressing buttons on the machine. Press the small and medium cup size buttons simultaneously, hold them for 3-4 seconds and then press the menu button three times one by one. Press the menu button once again. Now your machine will display a timer that will start from zero. 

Also read: Can you make espresso with a Keurig coffee maker?

How do I fix my Keurig if it is not working?

If your Keurig is not working there might be many possibilities. It can be due to lack of cleaning. Not resetting the machine can also be a possible reason because it can stop the blockage or it can display the error messages as well. Now, in order to fix your Keurig you can clean it thoroughly. Reset your Keurig by following the steps mentioned above.

Also read: 15 Best Keurig Coffee Makers Money Can Buy

Why won’t my Keurig brew when I press the button?

If your Keurig doesn’t brew when you press the button. It means there is something wrong with the functionality of the machine. In order to check the working of the machine you need to reset the machine.