Mr. Coffee ECM3 User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MR. COFFEE
ESPRESSO/CAPPUCCINO MAKER MODEL ECM3 (black)
and ECM4 ( hite)
Featuring...
! Steam tube ith attachment for frothing
! 3 position selector knob
! Removable drip tray
! 4 cup capacity (1 cup = 2 oz.)
INSTRUCCIONES DE FUNCIONAMIENTO PARA CAFETERA
MR. COFFEE EXPRESSO/CAPUCHINO MODEL0 ECM3
Caracteristicas...
! Tubo de vapor para espumar
! Baton de control de position 3
! Bandeja recogegotas movible
! Capacidad para 4 tazas (1 taza = 2 oz.)
MODE D’EMPLOI DE LA CAFETIERE
EXPRESSO/CAPPUCCINO MR. COFFEE MODELE ECM3
Caraterlstiques...
! Tuyau a jet de vapeur pour creer la mousse
! Bouton de controle en position 3
! Soucoupe d’egouttement amovible
! Capacite de 4 tasses (1 tasse = 2
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basicsafety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire,; electric shock, and/or injury to persons,
including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using the machine.
. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or machine
in water or other liquid.
4. This product is not recommended for use by children.
5. Turn control switch OFF and unplug from outlet when not in use and
before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and
before cleaning.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return
this appliance only to the nearest authorized service center for repair.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by MR. COFFEE,
Inc. may cause hazards or injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do’not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a
heated oven.
11. To disconnect, turn any control to “off’, then remove plug from wall outlet.
1 . Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13. Use on a hard, flat level surface only, to avoid interruption of air flow
underneath the appliance.
14. Always be sure water tank pressure cap is tightened securely before
turning machine on.
15. DO NOT remove pressure cap until pressure is completely relieved. See
section
“CAUTION-PRESSURE”.
16. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock do not remove any service
covers. No user serviceable parts inside.
17. Decanter Use and Care
Breakage may occur if the following instructions are not followed:
a. This decanter is designed for use with your Mr. Coffee Espresso Maker
and therefore must never be used on a range top, or in any oven
including a microwave.
b. Do not set a hot decanter on a wet or cold surface.
c. Do not use a cracked decanter or a decanter having a loose or weak-
ened handle.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS
1. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce possible hazards
resulting from becoming entangled in, or tripping over a longer cord.
. An extension cord may be purchased and used if care is exercised in
its use.
3. If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension
cord must be at least 10 amps and 1 0 volts. The resulting extended
cord must be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or
table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.
Note:
* This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is ider than the other).
As a safety feature, this plug ill fit in a polarized outlet only one ay. If
the plug does not fit fully In the outlet, reverse the plug. If is still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safe-
ty feature.
If Service Is Required, Do Not Return to Your Store.
All repairs must be made at an authorized Mr. Coffee Service Center.
Please do not return this appliance to your store.
To locate the Mr. Coffee Service Center nearest you, call our Toll-Free
Number:1 -800-3 1-0370
Our office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time,
Monday through Friday.
Please include the model number (ECM3 or date of purchase,
and description of problem in all communications.
If you have any questions or comments, please write:
Consumer Affairs Dept.
MR. COFFEE, inc.
4700 Miles Road
Bedford Hts., OH 44146
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Introduction
Congratulations! You are the owner of Mr. Coffee’s
Espresso/Cappuccino Maker. This unique appliance is designed to pro-
vide you with an excellent tasting cup of espresso or cappuccino.
Espresso is a unique method of coffee brewing in which hot water is forced
through finely ground coffee. Popular in Europe, it is a far richer and full
bodied brew than American regular coffee. Because of its richness, espres-
so is usually served in
l-1/ to oz. portions, in demitasse cups.
Most espresso drinkers outside of Europe prefer cappuccino, a drink
made of about one third espresso, one third hot milk and one third foam.
Preparing espresso or cappuccino is very different than brewing regular
drip coffee in that this machine operates under pressure and requires
special attention. To insure your safety and the long life of this appli-
ance, please read all instructions, cautions, notes and attentions.
Table of Contents
Page #
Important Safeguards.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If Service Is Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Product Features and Diagram of Parts. . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
How to Prepare Quality Espresso and Cappuccino at Home. . . . . . . . .5
Before Using Your Espresso Maker-. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
How to Brew Espresso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
How to Make Cappuccino. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Caution Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Cleaning After Each Use. . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Deliming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..ll
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Spanish Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
French Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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Product Features and Diagram of Parts
Water lank
Pressure
Decanter
ith Lid
ow to Prepare Quality Espresso and Cappuccino
At ome
The Coffee
The coffee should be a freshly ground, dark roasted variety. Pre-ground
coffee will only retain its flavor for 7-8 days, providing it is stored in an air
tight container, in a cool, dark area. Do not store in refrigerator or freezer.
Whole beans are recommended, to be ground just before use. Coffee
beans stored in an air tight container will keep up to 4 weeks before they
begin to lose their flavor.
The Grind
This is a vital step in the espresso making process and takes practice.
The coffee must be ground fine, but not too fine.
! The correct grind should look gritty, like salt or sand.
! If the grind is too fine, the water will not flow through the coffee even
under pressure. This grind looks like powder and feels like flour when
rubbed between fingers.
! If the grind is too coarse, the water flows through the coffee too fast,
preventing a full flavored extraction.
Be sure to use a quality grinder or mill for uniform consistency in your
espresso grind. Oval shaped coffee mills are not recommended because
the grind is not consistent. We recommend using Mr. Coffee’s coffeemill.
The round stainless steel grinding chamber insures a more even grind.
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Before Using Your Mr. Coffee Espresso Maker
Please refer to page 5 for diagram of parts.
1.
.
3.
4.
Wash all removable parts in mild detergent and rinse thoroughly.
To rinse the inside of the machine, follow steps for brewing espresso
using water only.
Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine from the electrical
outlet.
Do not remove ater tank pressure cap until pressure has been
relieved. See section “CAUTION-PRESSURE”.
Your espresso maker is now ready to use.
ow To Brew Espresso
Please refer to page 5 for diagram of parts.
Filling the Water Tank...
1. Turn the selector control knob to the center OFF position.
. Fill the glass decanter with enough water for cups of espresso plus
steam for frothing as follows:
! For cups, fill water up to midpoint between the and 4 cup markings.
! For 4 cups, fill water up to the bottom of metal band.
3. Remove the water tank pressure cap and pour the water into the water
tank. Do not fill to the top of the tank or there will not be enough area to
generate steam.
CAUTION: Do not pour water into the tank while the machine is on. Check
to make sure power switch is off. Do not pour more than 10 ounces of
water into the tank.
4. Screw the pressure cap back on top of the water tank. Make sure it is
on tight.
Preparing the Coffee...
1. Place the filter basket in the filter holder.
See figure 1.
. Fill with fresh fine ground espresso coffee
to the top of the filter basket. Fine ground
coffee feels gritty, like salt. Clean any
excess coffee from the rim of the filter
holder. This will assure proper fit under
the brew head.
ATTENTION:
a. Do not pack coffee.
b. Do not overfill the filter basket. This
FIGURE 1
might cause clogging or overflow.
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3.
Make sure the filter retainer clip is in the release position, by pulling
the clip back toward your hand. Place the filter holder underneath the
brew head so that the handle is positioned to the left of center. Lift the
filter holder up and insert into the brew
head. Turn the handle completely to the
FIGURE 2
right until it stops just to the right of cen-
ter. The holder is now secured in the
machine. See figure .
Bre ing Espresso...
ATTENTION: PLEASE REFER TO THE
NEXT SECTION TO MAKE CAPPUCCINO.
1.
.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Make sure the drip tray is in place.
Place the cover on the glass decanter
and set in place on drip tray.
Make sure the steam control knob is in
the center off position.
Plug the power cord into an electrical
outlet and rotate the selector knob
upward to the coffee symbol.The switch
will illuminate to let you know the
machine is on. See figure 3.
Espresso will begin to flow into the decanter in about four minutes.
When the espresso has stopped flowing into the decanter, turn the power
switch off back at the center. Unplug the power cord and allow the
machine to cool. Do not remove pressure cap until the pressure in the
machine has been released. See section “CAUTION-PRESSURE”.
After the machine has cooled down and all pressure has been
relieved, remove the filter holder from the brew head. Using the filter
retainer clip to secure the filter basket in the filter holder, turn the filter
holder upside down to empty. Rinse the filter basket and holder with
water.
CAUTION: The metal parts of the filter holder might still be very hot.
Make sure to use the filter retainer clip when discarding the grounds.
Cool down these parts by running under cold water.
See instructions for cleaning on page 10.
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For best results, we recommend frothing the milk in a separate pitcher
,and pouring the milk into your coffee. However, you can also froth your
milk in a cappuccino cup and then pour your coffee into the cup.
1.
2.
3.
Fill a small stainless steel or ceramic pitcher l/3 full with cold milk or
half and half and set next to machine. For best results, use skim milk.
Follow steps l-5 on “Bre ing Espresso.”
FIGURE 4
When espresso begins to flow and reach-
es the froth mark on the decanter and froth
mark position the pitcher of milk
underneath the steam nozzle so that the
tip of the nozzle is just below the surface of
the milk. See figure 4.
ow to Make Cappuccino
Frothing milk for cappuccino takes practice. Do not be discouraged if it is
not perfect the first time. It may take a few times before you perfect this
process. You will have a limited amount of time to complete the milk
frothing process, therefore you will need to be prepared before you begin
brewing espresso.
Caution: Nozzle must be below the sur-
face of the milk to prevent splashing of
hot liquid.
Note: Because warm milk does not froth,
the milk should be frothed from just below
the surface first and then heated by insert-
ing the nozzle further into the milk.
4. Rotate the selector control knob downward slowly and gently move
the pitcher in a circular motion around the steam nozzle so that the
steam circulates just below the surface of the milk.
When the milk has doubled in volume, insert the steam nozzle down
into the milk to further heat the milk. To avoid splattering of hot milk,
do not lift the steam nozzle above the surface of the milk until the
steam control knob is closed. Close the steam control knob by turning
it back to center matched up with indented line.
5. When the espresso has stopped flowing into the decanter, turn the
power switch off at center of knob. Pour the espresso into serving
cups. Then pour the hot milk into your coffee and scoop the foam on
top. Cappuccino can be topped off with ground chocolate, cinnamon,
or sugar.
6. Unplug the power cord and allow the machine to cool. Do not
remove pressure cap until the pressure in the machine has been
released. See section “CAUTION-PRESSURE”.
7. Continue to follow steps 7-8 on “Bre ing Espresso.”
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Problems and Causes
Problem
Causes
Coffee does not No water in the tank.
come out Coffee grind is too fine.
Too much coffee in the filter.
Pressure cap is not secure, steam is
escaping.
Machine was not turned on.
Coffee comes out
too quickly
Coffee comes out
around the edge
of the filter holder
Coffee grind is too coarse.
Not enough coffee in filter basket.
Filter holder is not inserted in the brew
head properly.
There are coffee grounds around the filter
basket rim.
There is too much coffee in the filter
basket.
No steam is generated The water tank is empty.
There is too much water in the tank, no
room for steam.
Machine was not turned on.
Coffee is splattering
out of spout
Milk is not foamy after
brew frothing
The water tank is empty or low, not enough
pressure.
Did not begin frothing early enough in
cycle.
Ran out of steam.
Less than full amount Used too much steam for frothing.
of espresso brewed Ran out of water.
CAUTION - PRESSURE
in order to avoid possible burns to bodily parts and/or other Injury from
hot steam, etc. NEVER open the pressure cap hile your Mr. Coffee
Espresso Maker is turned on or as long as there is pressure in the
ater tank.
in order to check if the machine is under pressure, proceed as follo s:
1. Turn the selector control knob to center line or off and unplug the machine.
2. Open the steam nozzle by slo ly turning the knob do n ard. if
steam comes out of the nozzle, then the ater tank is still-under
pressure. Close the steam control knob.
3. To release the pressure, hold a pitcher ith some ater under the
steam nozzle and immerse the nozzle in the ater. Slo ly open the
steam control knob and release the steam.
4. When steam nozzle stops releasing steam, the pressure cap can be
removed.
5. Close the steam control knob by turning it back to the indented cen-
ter line.
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Cleaning Your Espresso-Cappuccino Maker
Unplug the appliance power cord.
. Wipe the steam nozzle with a warm wet cloth. The steam nozzle may
still be hot, do not touch it with your hands.
3. The decanter, decanter lid, filter holder, filter basket, and drip tray can
be washed with soapy water or placed in the dishwasher (on upper
level away from the heating/drying element).
CAUTION: Do not immerse machine in water. Do not remove pressure cap
while machine is under pressure. See section
“CAUTION-PRESSURE”.
4. After the pressure has been released, remove pressure cap. Discard
the remaining water through the top opening of the water tank. Screw
the pressure cap back in place.
5. Always empty the water tank of any water in between uses.
6. Wipe housing with a soft wet cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or
scouring pads as they will scratch the finish.
7. Do not store the filter holder in the brew head. This can adversely
affect the seat between the brew head and the filter holder while
brewing espresso.
Deliming
Mineral deposit build-up in the espresso maker will affect the operation of
the machine. Your espresso maker must be delimed when you begin to
notice an increase in the time to brew espresso, or when there is addi-
tional steaming. Also, you will notice a build up of white deposits on the
surface of the brew head.
The frequency of cleaning depends upon the hardness of the water
used. The following table gives the suggested cleaning intervals.
SUGGESTED CLEANING SCHEDULE
Type of Water Cleaning Frequency
Soft water every 80 brew cycles
Hard water
every 40 brew cycles
Your espresso maker may be delimed using one quart of white house-
hold vinegar.
Clean the water tank first, following steps l-5:
1. Make sure the steam control knob is in the center off position and that
the plug is disconnected from the electrical outlet.
. If the machine is cool and the pressure has been released (see sec-
tion “CAUTION-PRESSURE”), remove the pressure cap and pour 10
ounces of undiluted white household vinegar into the water tank.
3. Screw on the pressure cap and allow machine to sit overnight with the
vinegar solution in the water tank.
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