Mr. Coffee ECMP10 - Manual (Page 11)

TROUBLE SHOOTING
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The espresso temperature is too low . . .
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Tamp the espresso ground coffee down a little more firmly.
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Pre-warm the cup by rinsing with hot water.
De-lime the appliance.
The flow through speed of the brewing espresso falIs Off noticeably. . .
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Do not tamp grounds so firmly.
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De-lime the appliance.
The espresso runs out of the side or top of the filter holder. . .
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Make sure that the filter holder is fitted into the holding ring properly.
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Tighten the filter handle down a little more firmly.
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Clean the espresso grounds off the edge of the filter cups before insertjng into brew head.
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Clean the brew head.
Espresso will not come out. . .
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Be sure that the Water Reservoir is full.
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Be sure that the Water Reservoir is properly fitted into position.
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Be sure the grounds are not overpacked in the filter.
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Be sure that the filter holder is properly fitted into the holding ring.
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Clean the Filter Basket and Brew Head.
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De-lime the appliance.
The Machine is very noisy when operating . . .
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Be sure that the Water Reservoir is full.
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Be sure that the Water Reservoir is properly fitted into position.
It is difficult to brew espresso with crema . . .
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Always use fresh espresso ground coffee.
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Be sure there is sufficient espresso ground coffee in the filter basket.
Tamp the espresso ground coffee down slightly more.
Difficulty foaming milk. . ,
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Always use fresh, cold milk.
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Use a stainless steel frothing pitcher. Insure the pitcher is cool before use.
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Clean the frothing tube by followjng the directions above:
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Move the frothing pitcher slightly up and down while frothing.