Cleaning your espresso/ cappuccino maker – Mr. Coffee ECMP50 User Manual

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hot milk, do not let the tip of the frothing tube go above the surface of the milk. After

frothing is completed, turn the control knob back to the off position “ ”. The steam

“ ” and the brew “ ” lights will flash. The pump will run intermittently until the brew

light and the steam light turn off).

6. You are now ready to make cappuccino. REMEMBER: It is 1/3 espresso, 1/3 steamed

milk and 1/3 frothed milk. Pour the espresso into a cup, which has the capacity of at

least 150 ml (5 ounces). Then add the steamed milk to the espresso and spoon on the

frothed milk.

7. Follow the instructions on Page 4 under section marked “CAUTION” to flush out any

residual milk from the frothing tube. It is important to properly clean your frothing tube

and wash its cap after each use to ensure it continues to work properly.

(See Step 2 below)

8. Unplug the power cord and allow the machine to cool.

CLEANING YOUR ESPRESSO/

CAPPUCCINO MAkER

1. Turn the side knob to the off position “ ”, switch the red button on the side to the off

position “O” and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

2. The frothing tube may still be hot. Do not touch it with your hands until it has cooled.

Remove and wash the frothing tube cap and wipe frothing tube with a damp cloth.

Using the wrench built into the measuring spoon, unscrew the tip of the frothing tube

and clean the valve with a needle or toothpick.

3. The water reservoir, filters, drip tray and drip grid can be washed with

soapy water or placed in the top rack of your dishwasher (avoid washing the brew

basket in your dishwasher). CAUTION: Do not immerse appliance in water.

4. Discard the remaining water by removing the reservoir and turning it upside down over

the sink. It is recommended to empty the water reservoir between uses.

Do not immerse appliance in water.

5. Wipe housing with a soft wet cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads, as

they will scratch the finish.

6. Do not store the filter holder in the brew head. This can adversely affect the seal

between the brew head and the filter holder while brewing espresso.

DELIMING
Mineral deposits built-up in the Espresso Maker will affect the operation of the appliance.

Your Espresso Maker must be delimed when you begin to notice an increase in the time

required to brew espresso, or when there is excessive steaming. Also, you may 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 INTERVAL

TYPE OF wATER CLEANING FREQUENCY

Soft Water (Filtered Water)

Every 80 Brew Cycles

Hard Water (Tap Water)

Every 40 Brew Cycles

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