Keurig · Coffee Maker Minor
Drip Tray Full — empty drip tray
Indicated on K-Supreme and K-Cafe with float-based drip tray sensors. Empty the tray and reseat. Not a fault — just full-cup overflow protection.
- Keep using it?
- Yes — fix when convenient
- DIY difficulty
- Easy
- Verified against
- keurig.com ↗
How to fix it
- Slide out the drip tray
- Empty the contents into the sink
- Rinse and wipe the tray, then check the float moves freely
- Reinstall the tray firmly into the brewer
- Resume brewing
Why it happens
Typical signs: 'Empty Drip Tray' message · Float visible above the drip tray grate · Brewer may pause cycles
- Drip tray genuinely full Float lifted by accumulated overflow
- Stuck float Float jammed in raised position
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Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician. Verified against manufacturer documentation: keurig.com.