Maytag MCEM1B - Manual (Page 10)

tank. Place the boiler cap back in its place. Always empty the water tank between
uses.
Wipe base unit with a clean, damp cloth. Never use rough, abrasive materials or
cleansers to clean the base unit.
Do not store the filter holder in the brew head. This can adversely affect the
space between the brew head and the filter holder while brewing espresso.
Mineral Deposits and Decalcifying
Mineral deposit build-up frequently occurs in espresso makers. This build-up is
quite normal and is caused by minerals commonly found in drinking water.
Periodically, your espresso maker will need cleaning to remove any mineral
deposits that may form. Excessive steaming or prolonged brewing cycle is a sign
that your espresso maker needs decalcifying. During decalcifying, more steaming
will occur than while making espresso.
1) Make sure that the plug is disconnected from the electrical outlet and the
control knob is in the “OFF” position.
2) When the espresso maker is cool and all of the pressure has been released,
remove the boiler cap and pour 8 ounces of undiluted white vinegar into the
water tank.
3) Place the boiler cap back on and allow sitting overnight with the vinegar
solution in the water tank.
4) Slowly remove the boiler cap and discard vinegar through the top opening of
the espresso maker.
5) Rinse the water tank thoroughly with tap water.
To decalcify internal parts
6) Remove the water tank boiler cap and pour 8 ounces of undiluted white
vinegar into the water tank.
7) Screw the water tank boiler cap back on top of the water tank. Make sure the
cap is tightly secured.
8) Insert the filter basket into the brew head and place the glass carafe with lid
on the base grid.
9) Plug the espresso maker into an electrical outlet.
10) Turn the control knob to the “
” position. Let half of the vinegar to flow into
the carafe and then turn the control knob back to “OFF” position.
11) Place a cup with cold water underneath the steam nozzle and insert the
nozzle into the water. Turn the control knob to the “ ” position slowly. This
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