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Demineralize I am not getting any flow of water. I did not use the machine for two months so I believe the mineral build up is large. I have very hard water but we do use a water softner. Is there any way I can take the back/bottom off the coffee maker to see if it actual is a large build up of mineral. Thanks

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First, I'm not a Keurig technician. Since your machine seems to be calcified then the vibration pump is probably clogged or at least the vibration one way valve is stuck open. I DO NOT recommend De-scaling as it causes more problems if the wrong chemicals are used and gets stuck in the machine. Most warranties are voided unless recommended or performed by the MFR. (most just replace the machine, which hints to how hard it is to De-scale a machine.)
- Water not getting to machine or not sensing that the water tank is already filled.
* There usually some type of float near to middle of the water tank. It's usually white or colored plastic. This 'float' needs to move freely up-down to 'sense' the filled tank. clean the tank and shake it -note the movement of this float. It will need further cleaning if it's stuck (or you will have to replace tank if it's crudded up).
* Re-install tank and fill with filtered water. Turn machine off, count to 15 then turn on again. This usually turns on pump to add water to inner tank. If this does not happen then there is a CPU problem. If it does hums for 5-10 seconds then goes off but no heating then the pump may have an air bubble in line. Try the turn off and on method several times (up to 5) to get the water flowing. If it's still not working then there is a clog in the pump and will need service and/or replacement.
* Did you change water source? Since this is a table top machine in which you fill the water tank. Try to use filtered (bottled ok) water. Do Not use Distilled or 100% pure water as this type of water will eat out the metals from your machine! Some places use a water softener as it tends to be better for the machine long term (years).
* Still got problems? Check with vendor or MFR for service or replacement. Most machines of this type do not have serviceable parts or adjustments.
* Final, Okay, sounds like you opened (voided warranty) the machine already. I don't recommend any repairs on these table models as it's preferred to exchange them during the warranty period. ******************************************************************
*** But if you must tear this particular unit apart then do so very carefully *** At your own Risk! *** The following is just information:
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The pump is usually a round cylinder about 1-2 inches round. There is a white nylon tube at one end and another tube out the back which may or may not have a 90 degree elbow fitting. Your looking at the longer end. Set a dry tower and remove the longer white end. There may be clips or screws that holds it together. Be aware of how the pieces come apart and what order. (there may be videos of this on youtube but I haven't checked. Maybe I will do one later.) Expect a small pen size spring (same as an old ball point pen but shorter) and a very tiny metal or nylon ball or bullet shaped piece. Make sure these are cleaned of calcium and sand. Puff out any bits of crud or use a pipe cleaner. Make sure everything is clean. The plunger can be removed and checked but make sure you put it back the same way. This is very TEDIOUS and a lot of labor. This is why it's better to just replace the whole unit. You have already spent an hour just to get to this point. Clean and re-assemble everything. Put back together and refill tank with water. Power up and test.
* Still not working? Junk it. (Keep the pot and cups) Look for a more heavy duty unit as it seams your a heavy coffee drinker and could use a semi pro machine. "Hey, Look at my cool Espresso Machine! Cappuccino anyone?"
Aloha, ukeboy57

  • Mark Cheong
    Mark Cheong Jan 19, 2018

    You Tube video by alexis c and Milen Stoitsev. "ULKA water pump" I suggest watching alexis as it's shorter and to the point. Milen really goes in detail on types if your trying to identify the one you got. Aloha, ukeboy57

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SOURCE: keurig coffee maker won't draw water from the resevoir

I just got mine to work by forcing water into the pump to force it to prime. I took a syringe for a meat injector and built a gasket so it would seal over the water intake. Then I forced several syringes of water into the pump till it finally picked up and caught its prime.

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SOURCE: coffee reservoir leaks

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SOURCE: Partial cup of coffee brewed

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espressonist

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  • Posted on Aug 10, 2010

SOURCE: The coffee maker refuses to pump water to make the

Here is a sugestion tip that will help

http://www.fixya.com/support/r5543433-keuring_coffee_maker_b60_b70

Good luck thanks for voding

espressonist

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  • Posted on Aug 20, 2010

SOURCE: Not getting full flow. Have demineralized twice

If you can also see there are a lot of inquiries about the same or similar problem. We have already investigate the matter and it is a design problem from Keurig, you have something you can do at the link that it explains it some more
http://www.fixya.com/support/r5543433-keuring_coffee_maker_b60_b70

Moreover you can contact the keurig customer service which we here that they are more than happy to help you and in many cases they have replace the machines with no further question, you can try also since you are a customer with rights.
Good luck

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I now use soft, filtered water each day. The "descale" message still comes up every 60 days. Is descaling that frequently, normal?

yes you will still need to descale it
soft filtered water still contains minerals and calcium but in lesser quantities
if you wish to avoid descaling use distilled water or demineralized water
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WHEN I TURN ON THE HUMIDISTAT the water line going into the filter just starts gushing!is this the selenoid?

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they work by using a pressurized source of water (prefer demineralized) that enters a chamber that has a device that wicks the water up into it , then a fan induces a draft across it , this produces evaporation of the water into the air flow , this air is then ducted into the air handler for the structure (home?)
now that being said the water chamber needs constant refilling due to evaporation of water from air flow , most times this is handled from a solenoid valve that is basically an electric operated valve , and yes it's logical that it could be tied to a humidistat for demand use only .

also this type of humidifier requires frequent cleaning or it may back up and spill water in the wrong places ,especially if there isn't a demineralizing filter on water line , as the minerals that naturally occur in water don't evaporate and get left inside the chamber , making less and less room for new water to be added
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These hints are from the air o swiss webpage.
Q: No mist / unit is not working / empty indicator keeps flashing
A: Fill up the water tank. Check if water is flowing through the demineralization cartridge (attached to the water tank cap). If the water tank is full but there is only little water in the base it indicates that the water is now flowing through the demineralization cartridge.

  • Wait for 15 minutes to allow the mist to come out of the unit.
  • If the unit is not working and the empty light is not flashing you might have set the desired humidity too low and the current humidity level in the room is higher. That is why the unit switches off automatically.
  • If the empty indicator continues flashing and the tank is full, water is not flowing through the cartridge. Exchange the cartridge or the granules in the cartridge after 2-3 months, in areas with hard water exchange the cartridge after 1 -2 months. However, the demineralization cartridge and or the granules must be exchanged at the latest after 6 months or the unit does not reach its full performance.
If the granules are new, see the following instructions:

  • Make sure the cartridge and/or granules were soaked for 24 hours, water takes longer to filter through dry granules in cartridge and into the base. Next, remove 2 tablespoons of granules from the cartridge, and throw them away. Too many granules in the cartridge it does not allow water to flow from the tank to the base.
If your issue is with the float and not the mister, then you have to make sure the float is tripping the micro switch that turns the machine on. Some units the filter will not allow the float to hit the switch if the filter is not installed correctly. If everything is in correctly and the float is tripping the switch, then the micro switch must be faulty.
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The white stain is due to mineral build up on your iron.
Try flushing the iron with a vinegar solution to dissolve the mineral deposits then purge with demineralized water. Only use demeralized water in your iron. The first time you may want to test it on a scrap piece of cloth to insure all of the minerals have been removed.
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  • Sorry to read about your problem, I hope this helps you out.
  • you could say you have dirty water. Unplug the humidifier from the wall.
  • 2 Remove the existing water from the humidifier. Water contains several types of minerals, including iron and sodium, which cause the white powder when released into the air.
  • 3 Clean the humidifier according to the manufacturer's instructions. This may involve disassembling the unit and replacing the humidifier's filter.
  • 4 Pour demineralized or distilled water into the humidifier's tank. These liquids have a lower mineral content than tap water.
  • 5 Consider switching to a humidifier that comes equipped with a demineralizing filter, which removes the minerals found in tap water before they are dispersed into the air.

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    There is info on the FAQs from Air-o-Swiss:
    http://www.airoswiss.net/service/faq.aspx#35


    Q: No mist / unit is not working / empty indicator keeps flashing
    A: Fill up the water tank. Check if water is flowing through the demineralization cartridge (attached to the water tank cap). If the water tank is full but there is only little water in the base it indicates that the water is now flowing through the demineralization cartridge.

    • Wait for 15 minutes to allow the mist to come out of the unit.
    • If the unit is not working and the empty light is not flashing you might have set the desired humidity too low and the current humidity level in the room is higher. That is why the unit switches off automatically.
    • If the empty indicator continues flashing and the tank is full, water is not flowing through the cartridge. Exchange the cartridge or the granules in the cartridge after 2-3 months, in areas with hard water exchange the cartridge after 1 -2 months. However, the demineralization cartridge and or the granules must be exchanged at the latest after 6 months or the unit does not reach its full performance.
    If the granules are new, see the following instructions:

    • Make sure the cartridge and/or granules were soaked for 24 hours, water takes longer to filter through dry granules in cartridge and into the base. Next, remove 2 tablespoons of granules from the cartridge, and throw them away. Too many granules in the cartridge it does not allow water to flow from the tank to the base.

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    Q: Unit is running intermittently.
    A: How long has it been since the contents of the cartridge were replaced? If 2-3 months have passed, it is time to replace the contents of the cartridge. However the demineralization cartridge and or the granules must be exchanged at the latest after 6 months or the unit ceases operating at its full performance. If the contents of the cartridge were just replaced there are probably too many granules in the cartridge. Remove 2 tablespoons of granules from the cartridge.

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