Mr. Coffee ECM3 - Manual (Page 5)

Product Features and Diagram of Parts
Water lank
Pressure
Decanter
with Lid
How to Prepare Quality Espresso and Cappuccino
At Home
The Coffee
The coffee should be a freshly ground, dark roasted variety. Pre-ground
coffee will only retain its flavor for 7-8 days, providing 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.
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The correct grind should look gritty, like salt or sand.
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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.
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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 Mr. Coffee’s coffeemill.
The round stainless steel grinding chamber insures a more even grind.
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