Continuing from part 1 :
Let's look at the programmable features of the Keurig K75 Platinum:
"Set clock."
"Set on time." You can pick any point on the 24 hour clock for the Keurig to turn itself on.
"Set auto off." You can also choose when the Keurig will shut off. Or you can leave the machine on all day, like I do.
"Set auto off." The on and off features work independent of each other. I found the auto off option a little confusing at first. I thought "Wait, I can only choose the amount of time (one to nine hours) until the Keurig shuts off, but I can't choose the specific time ?" A quick look at the instruction book showed I'd misunderstood the auto off option. You can choose either an amount of time or the exact clock time. Disabling auto on or auto off requires a bit of toggling. You have to keep changing the time until it reaches 12:00 AM; the next command after that is "OFF." The auto on and auto off feature needs to be pared down.
"Set brew temp." The lowest temperature setting is 187 degrees.
"Set brew temp." The highest temperature you can choose is 192 degrees.
"Set brew size." The choices are Extra Small Cup (3.25 oz), Small Cup (5.25 oz), Small Mug (7.25 oz), Large Mug (9.25 oz) and Travel Mug (11.25 oz). I noticed that many Keurig reviews had comments about "The sizes are random. I only use two of those." I felt the same way after using the Keurig Platinum for a few days. I mostly use the 7.25 oz and 9.25 oz brews. The 3.25 and 5.25 oz drinks are smaller than I prefer. I'd love to make an 11.25 oz cup, but my large travel mugs do not fit under the brewer unless I remove the drip tray.
Another common complaint is that some Keurigs stop dispensing the correct amount of water after a few months. The instruction booklet says you'll need to descale the brewer every three to six months, to prevent mineral build up. The machine will flash "DE-SCALE" when this step is needed. I also tested out each cup setting using glass measuring cups. This is the Extra Small Cup (3.25 oz).
Small Cup (5.25 oz)
Small Mug (7.25 oz)
Large Mug (9.25 oz)
Travel Mug (11.25 oz)
Here's the changes I'd suggest to improve the Keurig K75 Platinum:
-Simplify the auto on and auto off features.
- Make a taller space for big travel mugs between the removable drip tray and the dispenser.
- Ditch the two smallest cup sizes.
Other than those three things, I am crazy about my Keurig K75 Platinum. It's fun and easy to use! I guess I will have to find a shelf to display my old kettles now.
*1/10/14: My Keurig has started making a squeaking sound when it dispenses water. Ack, so annoying! Anyone know how to fix that ?
*1/13/14: Ugh, now the Keurig stalls out before dispensing water *and* it stops and starts during the brewing process. The machine is not flashing "DESCALE" yet, but I will try descaling tonight to see if that helps. I do not look forward to trying that.
*05/15/2017: I ended up not descaling the Keurig. I got rid of it. Who wants to clean machine needles every couple months just to get a cup of tea ? Not this lady, that's for sure!
2 comments:
I have had my K75 since April of 2013. I started out using bottles water in my water reserve, as that is what I read to do. However, I tend to drink a lot of coffee and found this to be a hassle. I have not had any of the issues you have mentioned you are having but wondering if you may have harder water and this may be an issue for you?
I have had my K75 machine for 3 days and I was wondering why my machine beeps like an alarm at midnight for the past 2 nights? I've read through the manual several times and I'm not finding an answer
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