How to get hot water from Keurig?(Guide for all Models)

Need hot water on demand for tea, instant meals, Ramen, or some other recipes? Any Keurig can deliver piping hot water without brewing coffee.

While Keurigs are designed for pod-based brewing, there’s a simple process to draw just plain hot water from them.

All Keurig machines dispense hot water. Only Keurig K-Elite has a special button for getting hot water. For all other models, you need to simply lift and then close the head without inserting a K-cup pod and start brewing like you normally do while brewing coffee.

Keurig model with hot water button | Keurig K-elite

Keurig only offers one model available with a water on demand feature- that is the Keurig K-Elite.

1. Fill the water reservoir with drinking water.
2. Turn on the power supply, and Keurig will preheat the water within 3 minutes.
3. Press the hot water button on your Keurig k-Elite.
4. All the Cup-size buttons will start blinking. K-Elite has options for five different cup sizes, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 ounces. Simply press the desired cup size button to select it.
5. Your machine will start dispensing hot water.

The Keurig K-Elite is the only Keurig model with a dedicated hot water dispenser. This means you can get clean hot water without any coffee residue, unlike other Keurig models which have only one coffee outlet. The K-Elite’s unique hot water dispenser provides pure, freshly heated water on demand, perfect for tea, soups, oatmeal, and more.

Read a detailed review of Keurig K elite

Keurig model without hot water button

If you don’t have Keurig K- K-Elite, it doesn’t mean that you just can’t get hot water. Here’s how to get hot from Keurig Models

1. Fill the water reservoir with drinking water.
2. Plug in the machine, press the power button, and the machine will start heating the water.
3. After the machine has finished heating Open and close the lid without inserting the K-cup pod.
4. Choose the cup size according to your desired preference. You can select a cup size available between 4 to 12 ounces.
5. You will get the hot water in less than a minute

Still confused? Now let’s look at different Keurig models and see how you can get hot water with them.

Hot water from Keurig K-cafe

1. Fill the water reservoir with water and switch on the machine.
2. Open and close the lid without inserting the K-cup pod.
3. Coffee, latte, and Cappuccino buttons will start blinking
4. Press the coffee button and select your desired cup size
5. Finally, press the blinking brew button.

Hot water from Keurig K-mini & K-mini plus

1. Add about 6-12 ounces of water into the Water Reservoir
2. Open and close the lid without inserting the K-cup pod
3. Press the brew button (the big K logo at the top) to begin
4. Brew light pulse for 2 minutes while the machine is heating up.
5. The brew indicator light starts flashing, indicating that the brewer is ready to dispense hot water
6. Press the button again and your Keurig starts dispensing hot water

Hot water from Keurig K-select, K-classic, k-compact

1. Turn the machine on and wait until it heats the water.
2. Open and close the lid without inserting the K-cup pod.
3. Select the desired cup size (6, 8, 10, or 12 Oz according to your preference)
4. You will get the hot water within 2 minutes.

Hot water from Keurig K Duo & K-Duo plus

1. Turn the machine on.
2. Lift the handle and close the lid without inserting the K-cup pod.
3. The pod & carafe button will start blinking
4. Press the pod button & choose your desired cup size.
5. Press the brew button again and the machine will start dispensing hot water.

Hot water from Keurig K-Supreme& K-supreme plus

1. Turn the machine on
2. Lift the handle and close the lid without inserting the K-cup pod.
3. Five brew sizes will start blinking. Select the desired cup size and press the brew button
4. The machine starts dispensing hot water.

Hot water from Keurig K-slim

1. Lift and close the lid without inserting a K-cup pod.
2. Select the cup size (8,10,12 according to your preference)
3. Press the brew button; the machine will start dispersing water.

How to get hot water from Keurig 2.0?

To dispense hot water from Keurig 2.0 coffee maker, follow this procedure:

• Turn the machine on and wait for the water to heat up
• Lift the handle and close the lid without inserting a K-cup pod.
• The machine will display “Dispense hot water”, select this option and after that select the brew size.
• Press the brew button, and the machine starts dispensing water.

how hot is water from a Keurig?

Keurig heats the water up to a maximum temperature of 89° C (192° F), which is less than the boiling temperature of water: 100° C (212° F).

However, 89° C (192° F) (maximum temperature of Keurig) is optimal for brewing hot coffee, chocolates, and tea.

What to do if Keurig is not dispensing hot water? Reasons and solution

If your Keurig water is not hot enough or your coffee is below 170 degrees Fahrenheit, there are several reasons why Keurig does not dispense hot water.

1) Mineral buildup inside the machine

One of the most common reasons for Keurig machines dispensing less hot water is limescale buildup. When these minerals accumulate inside the machine, they can reduce its heating efficiency.

The ultimate solution is to descale your Keurig machine as descaling clears mineral buildup inside the machine.

It is recommended to descale your Keurig machine once every 3 to 6 months, or more often if you are using hard water.

2)The heating element is not working

Over time, the heating elements inside a Keurig machine can lose their conductivity and stop producing enough heat. This can happen due to wear and tear, or it could be caused by a short circuit caused by water spillage.

To deal with this, it is recommended to contact Keurig customer service support or some local technician to seek professional support.

What to do if Keurig hot water is brown and smells like coffee?

If your Keurig’s hot water smells like coffee or has a brown tint, run 2-3 hot water cycles to flush out residual grounds.

Also thoroughly clean the K-cup pod holder and internal brewing needles, as trapped grounds can seep into the water.

For the best results, use Keurig Rinse Pods. These specially designed pods are packed with citric acid, which effectively cleans and washes off the coffee residue, leaving you with clean, untainted hot water for your enjoyment.

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