Before Using Your Espresso Machine; How To Brew Espresso - Mr. Coffee ECM21 Instruction Manual With Recipes

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EFORE REWING
Please refer to Page 6 for Diagram of Parts.
1. Turn the control knob to the Off position and make sure the appliance is unplugged
from the electrical outlet.
2. First remove and then wash the carafe, lid, filter and brew basket in a mixture of mild detergent
and water. Rinse each thoroughly and replace into the machine. See "H
below for instructions on removal and replacement of filter and brew basket.
3. To clean the inside of the machine, follow steps for "H
using water only. Do not immerse the appliance in water or attempt to reach any
internal parts of the machine.
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REPARING THE
1. Place the filter in the brew basket. (See Figure 1)
2. Fill with fresh, fine ground espresso coffee to the desired
setting on the filter. Do not fill above the 4-cup marking.
Clean any excess coffee from the rim of the filter holder.
This will assure proper fit under the brew head.
Lightly tamp or compress coffee. Do not overfill the filter basket.
This might cause clogging or overflow.
3. Position brew basket underneath the brew head: attach brew basket by first moving retainer clip
back, position handle to far left until it fits into the groove. Then, slowly turn to right until brew
basket is located at the
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OW O REW
1. Turn the control knob to the Off position.
2. Fill the glass carafe with cold water to the designated marking for the desired number of servings
of espresso or cappuccino. Never use warm or hot water to fill the water reservoir. The following
chart details how much water to use for the desired amount of servings. N
espresso is equal to 2 ounces.
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ERVINGS
2 2-cup marking on carafe
4 4-cup marking on carafe
3. Remove the water reservoir cap and pour the water into the water reservoir.
Do not fill to the top of the reservoir or there will not be enough area to generate steam.
C : Do not pour water into the tank while the appliance is on or if the tank is hot.
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Check to make sure the control knob is in the Off position.
4. Screw the cap back on top of the water reservoir. Make sure it is on tight.
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(lock) position.
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Midpoint between 2- and 4-cup mark
on carafe
Top of metal band on carafe
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