Mr. Coffee ECM3 - Manual (Page 10)

Cleaning Your Espresso-Cappuccino Maker
Unplug the appliance power cord.
2. Wipe the steam nozzle with a warm wet cloth. The steam nozzle may
still be hot, do not touch it with your hands.
3. The decanter, decanter lid, filter holder, filter basket, and drip tray can
be washed with soapy water or placed in the dishwasher (on upper
level away from the heating/drying element).
CAUTION: Do not immerse machine in water. Do not remove pressure cap
while machine is under pressure. See section “CAUTION-PRESSURE”.
4. After the pressure has been released, remove pressure cap. Discard
the remaining water through the top opening of the water tank. Screw
the pressure cap back in place.
5. Always empty the water tank of any water in 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. This can adversely
affect the seat between the brew head and the filter holder while
brewing espresso.
Deliming
Mineral deposit build-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 in the time to brew espresso, or when there is addi-
tional steaming. Also, you will 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 SCHEDULE
Type of Water Cleaning Frequency
Soft water every 80 brew cycles
Hard water every 40 brew cycles
Your espresso maker may be delimed using one quart of white house-
hold vinegar.
Clean the water tank first, following steps l-5:
1. Make sure the steam 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 sec-
tion “CAUTION-PRESSURE”), remove the pressure cap and pour 10
ounces of undiluted white household vinegar into the water tank.
3. Screw on the pressure cap and allow machine to sit overnight with the
vinegar solution in the water tank.
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