How To Unclog A Keurig Bvmc Kg5 Repair Guide

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How to Unclog a Keurig BVMC-KG5
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Step 1

              How to Unclog a Keurig BVMC-KG5

Unplug your Keurig.

Unplug your Keurig.

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Step 2

Disassemble all of the parts. This includes: water tank, lid, K-cup holder, and both pieces of the tray where the coffee cup sits.
You should not need a screwdriver for this. All of the parts you are disassembling are easily removable by hand.
Wash all of the parts in warm, soapy water. Dry well.

Disassemble all of the parts. This includes: water tank, lid, K-cup holder, and both pieces of the tray where the coffee cup sits.

You should not need a screwdriver for this. All of the parts you are disassembling are easily removable by hand.

Wash all of the parts in warm, soapy water. Dry well.

Step 3

Unclog the needles using a slightly bent paperclip.
With the top of the Keuring open, insert the free end of the paperclip into the three small holes surrounding the needle that pierces the K-Cup.
Jiggle the paperclip to loosen any debris.

Unclog the needles using a slightly bent paperclip.

With the top of the Keuring open, insert the free end of the paperclip into the three small holes surrounding the needle that pierces the K-Cup.

Jiggle the paperclip to loosen any debris.

Step 4

Wipe the whole machine down and reassemble all of the previously removed parts.

Wipe the whole machine down and reassemble all of the previously removed parts.

Step 5

Fill the water tank with a half water-half vinegar solution.
Do not use straight vinegar. It can damage the machine’s parts due to the acidity.
Run the water-vinegar solution through the machine until you have emptied the tank.
Run clean water through the machine. You may have to repeat this step several times to get all of the water-vinegar solution out of the pipes.

Fill the water tank with a half water-half vinegar solution.

Do not use straight vinegar. It can damage the machine’s parts due to the acidity.

Run the water-vinegar solution through the machine until you have emptied the tank.

Run clean water through the machine. You may have to repeat this step several times to get all of the water-vinegar solution out of the pipes.

Repeat this process every 2-3 months for optimal use of your Keurig, and to increase the lifespan of your coffee brewer.

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