Keurig · Coffee Maker Minor

Not Ready — heating in progress

The brewer is heating water to brew temperature and isn't ready to start a cycle yet. Normal on first power-up or after Auto Off — typically clears in 1-3 minutes. If it persists more than 5 minutes, a heater fault is likely.

Keep using it?
Yes — fix when convenient
DIY difficulty
Easy
Typical cost
$10-15
Verified against
keurig.com ↗

The fix

Keurig Descaling Solution

Normal heat-up cycle, unless it never clears — then scale-insulated heater

$10-15 easy difficulty 45 min

Diagnose first: Only relevant if Not Ready persists past 5 minutes or returns after a power-cycle reset. In the vast majority of cases this clears on its own in 1-3 minutes and no purchase is needed.

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How to fix it

  1. Wait 2-3 minutes for the brewer to finish heating
  2. Listen for the heater clicking off and the ready light
  3. If 'Not Ready' persists past 5 minutes, unplug for 5 minutes and retry
  4. If still stuck after a reset, descale to remove scale insulating the heater
  5. If still stuck after descale, the heater has failed

Why it happens

Typical signs: 'Not Ready' on display · Heating sounds from brewer · Buttons don't respond · Clears after a minute or two

  • Initial warm-up Normal after power-on or wake from Auto Off
  • Reservoir just refilled with cold water Adding cold water mid-session triggers re-heat
  • Failing heater If 'Not Ready' never clears, heater or thermistor is failing

More Keurig coffee maker codes

Add Water Add Water Light — reservoir low or sensor fault All Lights Blinking All Lights Blinking — internal water flow or sensor fault Auto Off Auto Off — power-save shutdown Brewer Needs Reset Brewer Needs Reset — control board lockup Brew Interrupted Brew Interrupted — cycle aborted mid-brew Descale Light Descale Light — mineral buildup detected

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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.