NOT READY
Keurig System Initialization Failure

Display shows “NOT READY – ADD WATER” or “NOT READY” even though water is present and unit is powered.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Firmware glitch, Faulty water level detection, Internal sensor not initializing, Control board fault

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off and unplug the brewer before any handling.

  • Basic reset: Unplug the unit for at least 5 minutes. Remove the water reservoir and drip tray. Press and hold the power button (if present) for 10 seconds to discharge residual power, then reconnect everything and power on.
  • Check reservoir and float: Ensure the reservoir is full and the float moves freely. Clean as needed.
  • Remove K-Cup and accessories: Try powering up with no K-Cup, no filter, and only the reservoir installed to minimize variables.
  • Firmware reset (model-specific): Some models allow a factory reset via a button combination (e.g., holding power and brew). Consult the manual and perform the reset.
  • If NOT READY persists: The main control board or a critical sensor is likely faulty. Professional diagnosis and board replacement may be required.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Main Control Board
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