Mr. Coffee BVMC-EM4600-073 Instruction Manual page 7

C LE A NI NG YOU R
E S PR E S SO / CA P P UC CIN O MA KER
1. Make sure the Steam Knob on top is turned clockwise to minimum "-" position.
Ensure the Power Button is off (button is not pressed down), then 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.
Clean the frothing tube 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 filter holder 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 and use
fresh water for each brew. 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.
IMPORTANT: The Filter Holder is NOT Dishwasher safe.
DELIMING
Mineral deposits built-up in the unit will affect the operation of the appliance. Your
appliance 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 INTERVALS
Type of Water
Soft Water (Filtered Water)
Hard Water (Tap Water)
TO DELIME WATER RESERVOIR:
1. Make sure the Power Button is off (button is not pressed down), and the power cord
is disconnected from the electrical outlet.
2. Fill the reservoir with fresh, undiluted white household vinegar.
3. Allow appliance to sit overnight with the vinegar solution in the water reservoir.
4. Discard vinegar by removing the reservoir and turning it upside down over the sink.
5. Rinse the water reservoir thoroughly with tap water by filling reservoir half full with
water and then pouring the water back out into the sink, repeating this step twice.
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Cleaning Frequency
Every 80 Brew Cycles
Every 40 Brew Cycles
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TO DELIME INTERNAL PARTS:
1. Make sure you delime the inside of the water reservoir first by following the "Deliming"
steps above.
2. Make sure the Power Button is off (button is not pressed down), and the power cord
is disconnected from the electrical outlet. Fill the reservoir with white vinegar.
3. Insert the porta-filter (with filter and no coffee) and place jar/carafe or regular cup on
top of the drip tray and under the porta-filter.
4. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet.
5. Press down the power button, once the ready light " " becomes solid green, press
down the Brew button " ". The vinegar will start flowing through the unit. Once all
vinegar has been drained from the reservoir, press the Brew button to stop brewing.
6. To remove any remaining traces of vinegar from the internal parts, repeat steps 2-5
above, replacing the vinegar with water, as often necessary.
7. Place a pitcher or large cup (with at least 325 mL/ 11-ounce capacity) under the tube.
Wait until the Ready Light " " becomes solid green, press down the Steam
" " button. Turn the Steam Knob on top counter-clockwise to increase the steam
level. Let the steam comes out for about 10 seconds, and then turn the Steam Knob
clockwise to minimum "-" position. This will clean any residue left in the frothing tube
from frothing milk.
8. Press the Steam button to stop steam output, and press the power button to switch
off.
9. Repeat Steps 1 – 8 as necessary using only tap water to rinse any remaining traces
of vinegar out of the machine.
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