Mr Coffee Espresso Maker ECM7 User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR  
BY MR. COFFEE  
STEAM ESPRESSO/CAPPUCCINO MAKER  
MODEL ECM7  
 
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove  
any service covers. No user serviceable parts inside. Repair should  
be done by authorized personnel only.  
17.  
SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS  
.
A short power supply cord Is provided to reduce the 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.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
If an extention cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the exten-  
sion cord must be at least 10 amps and 120 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 larger than the  
other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet  
only one way. if the plug does not fully fit in the outlet, reverse  
the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do  
not attempt to defeat this safety feature.  
CAUTION:PRESSURE  
To avoid possible burns from hot steam and water, NEVER open  
the boiler cap while there is pressure In the boiler. Remove all  
pressure first.  
To remove all pressure, proceed as follows:  
1.  
Turn the selector knob to the OFT ;rEMEE8“BDT c DrI0MS90NDE9EME  
Introduction  
Congratulations! You are the owner of a Details by Mr Coffee model ECM7 Steam Espresso/  
Cappuccino Maker. This unique appliance has been designed to provide you with an excellent  
tasting cup of espresso or cappuccino quickly and conveniently.  
Espresso is a unique method of coffee brewing in which hot water is forced through  
finely ground espresso coffee. Popular in Europe, it is a far richer and more full-bodied  
brew than regular American coffee. Because of its richness, espresso is usually served  
in l-1 /2 to 2 ounce portions, in demitasse cups.  
Most espresso drinkers outside Europe prefer cappuccino  
a
drink made of about one-  
third espresso, one-third hot milk and one-third f oam milk. Preparing espresso or  
cappuccino is very different than brewing regular automatic drip coffee in that  
machine operates under pressure and requires special attention.  
To ensure your safety and long life of this appliance, please read all instructions, cautions,  
notes, and attentions.  
Page  
Table of Contents  
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Safeguards ..............................................................................................  
Important  
Cord Set Instructions ...................................................................................  
Special  
Caution: Pressure  
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.5  
.6  
of Parts.. .....................................................................................................  
Diagram  
Home ...............................................  
Maker......................................................  
Prepare Espresso and Cappuccino at  
How to  
Before  
Using Your Espresso/Cappuccino  
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to Brew Espresso ..........................................................................................  
How  
How  
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to Make Cappuccino..  
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Problems and Causes.. ........................................................................................... .-9  
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If Service is Required ..  
Cleaning after each use........................................................................................  
...oduct...................................................................................................  
10-11  
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Deliming Pr  
Decanter Cleaning ..................................................................................................  
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Recipes  
Limited  
Warranty ..................................................................................................... 12  
 
Product Features and Diagram of Parts  
waler lank  
2-4 cup filler basket  
selector  
on/off  
HowtoPrepareQualityEspressoandCappuccinoAtHome  
The Coffee  
The coffee should be a freshly ground, dark roasted variety. You may want  
to try a French or Italian roast. Pre-ground coffee will only retain its flavor for  
7-8 days, provided 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 Details by Mr. Coffee’s Burr  
Mill.  
 
Before Using Your Mr. Coffee Espresso Maker  
Please refer to page 5 for diagram of parts.  
Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine from the electrical  
outlet.  
1.  
Wash the carafe, lid and filter holder in a mixture of mild detergent  
and water. Rinse each thoroughly.  
2.  
3.  
To rinse the inside of the machine, follow steps for brewing espresso  
using water only.  
How To Brew Espresso  
Please refer to page 5 for diagram of parts. First unwind the electrical cord  
from the bottom of your machine.  
Filling the Water Tank...  
Turn the selector control knob to the center ‘0’ or OFF position and turn  
1.  
the on/off switch OFF.  
Fill the glass carafe with cold water to the designated marking for the  
desired number of servings of espresso. Never use warm or hot water  
to fill the water container. Note: If you are making cappuccino, refer to  
2.  
er water measurements.  
page  
8
for the prop  
filI water up to the 2 cup marking.  
*For 2 servings,  
*For 4 servings, fill water up to the 4 cup marking.  
Remove the water tank boiler 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.  
3.  
4.  
CAUTION: Do not pour water into the tank white the machine is on.  
Check to make sure power switch is off. Do not pour more than 10  
ounces of water into the tank.  
Screw the boiler cap back on top of the water tank. Make sure It is  
on tight.  
Preparing the Coffee...  
Remove the filter holder by grabbing the filter handle and sliding l/4 to  
the left. The filter holder will now release.  
Place the filter basket in the filter holder. See  
figure 1.  
Fill with fresh fine ground espresso coffee to the 2  
or 4 cup mark of the filter basket. Do not fill above  
the 4 cup markings. 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 might  
cause clogging or over flow.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
FIGURE 1  
 
4. Place the filter  
How to Make Cappuccino  
ed with steamed and frothed milk. Frothing milk for  
Cappuccino is espresso topp  
cappuccino t akes practice.  
not be discouraged If it is not perfect the first  
D o  
time. It may take a fewtimes.before you perfect this process.  
For best results, we recommend frothing the milk in a separate pitcher and  
pouring the milk into your coffee.. The milk and pitcher should be cold. Do not  
use pitcher which has just been washed In warm water.  
The first step in making cappuccino is to make espresso. Therefore, pour in  
1.  
sufficient water for the required quantity of espresso, plus enough  
ter for  
wa  
the production of steam.  
*For 2 servings fill water to themid point between the 2 and 4 cup markings.  
*For 4 servfngs, fill water up to the bottom of the metal band.  
Follow step 1-4 on “Brewing Espresso’ on pag  
s
e 7.  
Fill a small stainless steel or ceramic pitcher 1/3 full with cold milk or half  
and half and set next to the machine. Skim milk or2% will be the easiest to  
froth.  
4. Rotate the selector control knob to the ‘cup’ marking. The espresso will  
begin to flow in about 5 minutes. As soon’as the  
FIGURE 4  
espresso reaches the steaming position mark on.  
the glass carafe, turn the steam selector control  
knob to the OFF position. At that time the boiler  
has created enoug h pressure and steam to start  
Frothing the milk before finishing  
frothing the milk.  
the espresso prevents you from running out of the  
steam. This can happen if you froth towards the  
end of the brewing process.  
tube. Rotate the  
slowly to the  
Hold the pitcher below the frothing  
selector control knob downward  
5.  
6.  
‘steam’ position. Gently move the pitcher In a cir-  
cular motion around the steam nozzle. Because  
warm milk does not froth, the milk should be frothed  
from just below the surface. See figure 4.  
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 Iift  
steam nozzle above the surface of the milk until the steam selector control  
the selector control knob back  
knob is closed. This is done by rotating  
the ‘0’ OFF position. After the milk is  
frothed, set the pitcher aside to allow  
the frothed milk to settle. Turn the steam selector control knob back to the.  
steam selector  
milk from the  
‘cup’ position to finish making espresso. Turn the three way  
control knob to the‘steam’ position to flush out any residual  
steam nozzle.  
7 . When the espresso has stopped flowing into the carafe, turn the power  
switch OFF. Pour the espresso into a cup which has the capacity of at least  
5 ounces. Then add the steamed milk to the espresso and spoon on the  
frothed milk. The proportion between espresso and milk is to taste; In Italy It  
is normally 1 part espresso and 2 parts milk plus the froth.  
Unplug the power cord and allow the machine too cool. Do not remove the  
6.  
pressure in the machine has been released. See  
PRESSURE”.  
boiler cap until the  
section ‘CAUTION  
9. Continue to follow steps 7-6 on “Brewing Espresso” on page 7.  
 
Problems and Causes  
Problem  
Coffee does not  
come out  
Causes  
No water in tank  
Ground coffee is too fine  
Too much coffee in the filter  
Soiler cap is not secure, steam is escaping  
Machine was not turned on, or plugged in  
Coffee comes out  
too quickly  
Ground coffee is too coarse  
Not enough coffee in filter basket  
Coffee comes out  
around the edge of  
the filter holder  
Filter holder is not inserted in the brew head properly  
Coffee grounds around the filter basket rim  
Too much coffee in the filter basket  
Coffee has been packed too tightly  
No steam is generated  
Water tank is empty  
Too much water in the tank, no room for steam  
Machine is not turned on  
Coffee is splattering  
out of frothing tube  
Water tank is empty or low, not enough pressure  
Milk is not foamy after  
frothing  
Ran out of steam  
Milk is not cold enough  
If Service Is Required, Do Not Return to Your Store  
For service, call l-800 MR COFFEE (l-800-672-6333)  
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.  
To assist us in serving you, please have the model  
number ECM7, and date of purchase available.  
All repairs must be made by Mr. Coffee or an authorized Mr. Coffee Service Center. Please  
call us for assistance or for the location of the nearest authorized Mr. Coffee Service Center.  
Please do not return this appliance to your store.  
We welcome your questions, comments or suggestions.  
Please include your complete name, address and telephone number and  
description of problem in all communications.  
Consumer Affairs Department  
MR. COFFEE  
24700 Miles Road  
Bedford Heights, Ohio 44146-1399  
A Division ofhealtho Meter Inc.  
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Cleaning Your Espresso/Cappuccino Maker  
1. Unplug the appliance power cord.  
2. Clean the steam nozzle immediatelyafter foaming milk by allowing  
appliance to produce steam for another 1-2 seconds which will clear the  
nozzle. Wipe nozzle with  
a
damp cloth. Clean the nozzle with a needle. If  
it is still blocked.  
If necessary, the steam nozzle can be unscrewed in  
a
counter clockwise  
direction using the end of the measuring spoon and then it can be  
cleaned. The nozzle must be screwed on again in a clockwise direction  
Tighten using reasonable force with the end of the measuring spoon  
provided.  
3. The carafe, carafe Iid, filter holder, filter basket, and drip tray can  
be washed with soapy water or placed on the top rack only of your  
dishwasher.  
CAUTION: Do not Immerse machine in water. Do not remove boiler cap  
while machine is under pressure. See section CAUTION PRESSURE.  
4. After thepressure has been released, remove boiler cap. Discard the  
remaining water through the top opening of the .water, tank. Screw the  
boiler cap back In place.  
5. Always empty the water tank of any water 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. Thls can adversely affect  
the seat between the brew head and the filler holder while brewing  
espresso.  
Deliming  
Mineral deposit bulld-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 Inthe time to brew espresso, or when there is additional steam-  
ing. Also, you will notice  
brew head.  
a
build up of white deposits on the surface of the  
The frequency of cleaning depends upon the hardness of the water used  
The following table gives the suggested cleaning intervals.  
SUGGESTED CLEANING INTERVAL  
Cleaning frequency  
every 80 brew cycles  
every 40 brew cycles  
Type of Water  
Soft Water  
Hard Water  
Your espresso maker may be delimed using white household vinegar.  
Clean the water tank first, following steps I-5;  
1. Make sure the steam selector control knob is in the center OFF position  
and that the plug is disconnected from the electrical outlet.  
2. If the machine is cool and the pressure has been released (see section  
CAUTION PRESSURE), remove theboiler cap and pour  
of undiluted white household vinegar Into the water tank.  
8
ounces  
 
3. Screw on the boiler cap and allow machine to sit 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, repeating this step  
twice.  
To wash internal parts:  
1. Make sure you clean the lnside of the water tank first.  
2. Make sure all controls are off, the plug is disconnected from the elec-  
trical outlet, the machine is cool and all pressure in the machine has  
been released (see section CAUTION PRESSURE). Remove the  
pressure cap and pour 8 ounces of fresh white household vinegar  
Into the water tank.  
3. Screw the boiler cap back on top of the water tank. Make sure the  
cap is on tight.  
4. Insert the filter holder Into the brew head and place the glass carafe  
withlid on the drip tray.  
5. Plug the machine Into the electrical outlet and turn the power switch  
on.  
6. Place a cup with cold water under the steam nozzle. Turn the selector  
control knob to the “cupposition. When vinegar begins to flow Into  
the carafe, Insert the nozzle Into the water and openthe steam noz-  
zle slowly by turning the selector control knob downward. After a  
few seconds dose the steam nozzle by turning the knob back up to  
center. This will clean any residue left In thenozzle from frothing milk.  
7. When all the vinegar has been pumped Into the carafe and the flow  
has stopped, turn the power switch off and allow the machine to  
cool.  
Repeat steps l-7 using only tap water to rise any remaining traces of  
vinegar out of the machine. Repeat this process twice, allowing the  
machine to cool and pressure to be released before repeating.  
8.  
Carafe Cleaning  
Hard water can leave a whitish mineral deposit Inside the carafe. Coffee  
discolors thesedeposits, sometimes leaving a brownish stain lnside the  
carafe. To remove these stains, follow these simple steps:  
1. Pour warm white vinegar In the carafe and let It soak for about 20  
minutes.  
2. Discard the vinegar. Wash and rinse the carafe thoroughly using a  
soft cloth. Do not use harsh abraslve cleaners. They will cause  
scratches which can lead to breakage.  
3. Wash and rinse the carafe thoroughly using a soft cloth. Do not  
use harsh abrasive cleaners. These will cause scratches which lead  
to breakage.  
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RECIPE IDEAS THAT YOU WILL LOVE TO TRY!  
San Francisco Cappuccino  
espresso, hot steamed chocolate,  
brandy, topped with whipped  
cream and cinnamon  
Cafe Tia Maria  
espresso, Tia Maria liqueur topped  
with frothed milk  
Cafe Irish  
Cafe Grand Marnier  
espresso, Irish whiskey, topped  
with whipped cream  
espresso, Grand Mamier liqueur,  
topped with whipped cream and grated  
orange peel  
Cafe Tuaca  
espresso.Tuaca liqueur, topped  
with whipped cream  
Mexican Cafe  
espresso, Kahlua, tequila, topped  
with whipped cream  
Cafe Vienna  
espresso, brandy, topped with  
Cafe Roman0  
espresso, brandy and lemon twist  
whipped cream  
Limited Warranty  
Mr. Coffee. warrants to the purchaser that the ECM7 by Mr. Coffee, (except  
for cord set) is free from manufacturer defects in material and workmanship for a  
period of one year from the date of origlnal purchase when used in compliance with  
directions as outlined in the manufacturer’s instructions, which will constitute reason-  
able and necessary maintenance by the purchaser.  
In case of manufacturer defects in material or workmanship, Mr. Coffee,  
agrees to repair (remedy) a defective espresso/cappuccino maker without charge.  
The purchaser’s exclusive remedy. against Mr. Coffee, inc. shall be for the repair or  
replacemenl of  
a
defective Mr. Coffee product.  
All repairs must be made at an authorized Mr. Coffee Service Center. To locate  
a Mr. Coffee Service Center, call l-800-MRCOFFEE (l-800-672-6333). As the pur-  
chaser, you assume all cost incurred in transporting your Mr. Coffee machine to and  
from the authorized Mr. Coffee Service Center. Mr. Coffee, shall not be responsible  
for any repairs performed at any facility which is not an authorized Mr. Coffee  
Service Center.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. and you may also have other  
rights which vary from state to state. Any Implied warranty Is limited in duration to the  
one year provided in this, the only, expressed warranty. Some states do not allow  
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not  
apply to you.  
In no event shalt Mr. Coffee, be responsible for lncidental or consquen-  
tia/ damages, nor damage due to misuse or the use of any unauthorized attach-  
ment; nor assumption of responsibility for damage caused by use of an electrical cir-  
cuit not specified on the Mr. Coffee, product. Some states do not allow the exclusion  
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limtiation or exclu-  
sion may not apply to you.  
Mr. Coffee, a division ofHealth o meter, Inc.  
24700 Miles Road, Bedford Heights, Ohio 44146-1399  
PRINTED IN  
FORM 5461  
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