Keurig® brewers are a very polite group of kitchen appliances. When they are out of water they ask for more with a tactful “please” and when they experience an operational error an apologetic “sorry” softens the blow. Although I appreciate the gentility, it does not make the occurrence any less frustrating. Kind words on the computer screens of our coffee makers are not the answer to cure our Keurig® woes; it is knowledge. Knowing what to do when your Keurig® faces a troubling event is the key to reduced coffee stress.
This is also known as the overpressure message and may say “water under pressure” instead. Keurig® units are equipped with pressure sensing technology. Water pressure is pivotal in single-serve coffee brewing. It is the same science behind a correct espresso pull. Varying amounts of pressure offer a different result when the coffee meets your mug. When it comes to K-Cup® coffee brewing, this may also mean avoiding an exploding K-Cup® pod or more commonly a clogged brew needle.
The brew needles of your Keurig® machine can become clogged by lodged coffee grinds or leaves of tea. Water cannot pass the clog and will, therefore, rise in pressure behind the traffic jammed area. Keurig® technology will then cue the unit to shut down and display the “water under pressure” or “sorry, brew interrupted” messages. The good news is, just removing the clog should quickly solve this issue.
Finally, be sure that you are using the right type of water in your Keurig® coffee maker. If none of these suggestions work, your machine may be faulty. Luckily, Keurig® offers a generous one-year warranty on their revolutionary coffee makers that will keep us brewing morning after morning!
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