Cleaning Your Coffee And Espresso Machine - Mr. Coffee ECM21 Instruction Manual With Recipes

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Over time, mineral deposits built-up in this machine will affect the operation of the appliance.
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Your machine must be cleaned when you notice any of the following conditions:
• excessive steaming
• increased brew cycle times
• the pumping action stops before all of the water has been pumped from the water reservoir
These conditions are caused by lime or other mineral deposits.
How frequently you clean your machine depends upon the hardness of your tap water.
The following table gives suggested cleaning intervals.
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Soft Water (Filtered Water)
Hard Water (Tap Water)
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1. Turn the unit to Off 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 frothing aid and wipe frothing tube with a damp cloth. Using the wrench built into
the measuring spoon, unscrew the frothing aid and clean valve with a needle or toothpick.
3. The carafe, carafe lid, filter, brew basket and drip tray can be washed with soapy water
or placed on the top rack only of your dishwasher. C
in water. Do not remove reservoir cap or brew basket while appliance is under pressure.
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4. After the pressure has been released, remove reservoir cap. Discard the remaining water through
the top opening of the water reservoir by turning the appliance upside down over the sink.
Always empty the water reservoir of any water between uses. Do not immerse appliance in water.
Screw the reservoir cap back in place.
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 in the brew head. This can adversely affect the seal
between the brew head and the filter while brewing espresso.
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Every 80 Brew Cycles
Every 40 Brew Cycles
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: Do not immerse appliance