Mr. Coffee ECM21 manual

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    ©2001 Sunbeam Products. Inc. All rights reserved. MR. COFFEE ® is a registered trademark of Sunbeam Products. Inc. Distributed by Sunbeam Products, Inc., Boca Raton, Florida 33431. Printed in China, 2001 P . N . 1 08680 ® Standard Strong Off OFF Coffee On Instruction Manual with Recipes COFFEE & ESPRESSO MACHINE R EAD A LL I NSTRUCTIONS B EF[...]

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    3 2 I MPORTANT S AFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury to persons, including the following: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE MACHINE. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3. T o protect against electric shock, d[...]

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    3 2 I MPOR T A N T S A FEGUARD S When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury to persons, including the following: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE MACHINE. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3. T o protect against electric sh[...]

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    5 T A B LEO F C ONTE N T S P AGE Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Special Cord Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Caution: Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    5 T ABLE OF C ONTE NTS P AGE Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Special Cord Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Caution: Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Standard Strong On Off OFF Coffee 7 6 C AUTION : P RESSURE In order to check if the espresso machine is under pressure, follow these steps: 1. T urn the control knob to the Off position and unplug the appliance. 2. Rotate the control knob to the position. If steam comes out of the frothing tube, then the water reservoir is still under pressure. T u[...]

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    Standard Strong On Off OFF Coffee 7 6 C AUTION : P RESSURE In order to check if the espresso machine is under pressure, follow these steps: 1. T urn the control knob to the Off position and unplug the appliance. 2. Rotate the control knob to the position. If steam comes out of the frothing tube, then the water reservoir is still under pressure. T u[...]

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    9 8 B EFORE B REWING Y OUR F IRST C ARAFE OF E SPRESSO Please refer to Page 6 for Diagram of Parts. 1. T urn the control knob to the Off position and make sure the appliance is unplugged from the electrical outlet. 2. First remove and then wash the carafe, lid, filter and brew basket in a mixture of mild detergent and water . Rinse each thoroughly[...]

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    9 8 B EFORE B REWING Y OUR F IRST C ARAFE OF E SPRESSO Please refer to Page 6 for Diagram of Parts. 1. T urn the control knob to the Off position and make sure the appliance is unplugged from the electrical outlet. 2. First remove and then wash the carafe, lid, filter and brew basket in a mixture of mild detergent and water . Rinse each thoroughly[...]

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    11 1. The first step in making cappuccino is to make espresso. Therefore, fill the glass carafe with cold water to the designated marking for the desired number of servings. Never use warm or hot water to fill the water reservoir . (See Chart from “H OW TO B REW E SPRESSO ” on Page 9) 2. Follow steps 1 – 5 in “B REWING E SPRESSO ” on P[...]

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    11 1. The first step in making cappuccino is to make espresso. Therefore, fill the glass carafe with cold water to the designated marking for the desired number of servings. Never use warm or hot water to fill the water reservoir . (See Chart from “H OW TO B REW E SPRESSO ” on Page 9) 2. Follow steps 1 – 5 in “B REWING E SPRESSO ” on P[...]

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    12 E SPRESSO M ACHINE P ROBLEM S AND C AUSES P ROBLEM C AUSES S OLUTIONS • Add water • Grind coffee medium ground • Fill filter only to 4-cup mark • Tighten cap • Plug unit into electrical outlet. T urn on • Refill filter basket with coffee. DO NOT T AMP • Rotate filter holder to full lock • Wipe off rim; fill only to 4-cup mar[...]

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    12 E S P R ES S O M AC H I N E P RO B LE M S AND C A U SE S P ROBLEM C AUSES S OLUTIONS • Add water • Grind coffee medium ground • Fill filter only to 4-cup mark • Tighten cap • Plug unit into electrical outlet. T urn on • Refill filter basket with coffee. DO NOT T AMP • Rotate filter holder to full lock • Wipe off rim; fill on[...]

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    14 H OW T O P REPARE Q UALITY C OFFEE B EFORE B REWING Y OUR F IRST C UP OF C OFFEE Follow the steps under “H OW T O B REW C OFFEE ” but do not add coffee grounds. S ELECTING AND M EASURING G ROUND C OFFEE For best results, use coffee ground for use with automatic drip coffeemakers. The amounts shown below are suggested amounts. T O B REW U SE [...]

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    14 H OW T O P R E PA R E Q U A L I TY C OF F E E B EFORE B REWING Y OUR F IRST C UP OF C OFFEE Follow the steps under “H OW T O B REW C OFFEE ” but do not add coffee grounds. S ELECTING AND M EASURING G ROUND C OFFEE For best results, use coffee ground for use with automatic drip coffeemakers. The amounts shown below are suggested amounts. T O [...]

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    17 T O D ELIME THE W A TER R ESERVOIR : 1. Make sure the unit iis off and that the power cord is disconnected from the electrical outlet. 2. If the appliance is cool and the pressure has been released, (See Section “C AUTION : P RESSURE ” on Page 7) remove the reservoir cap and pour 8 ounces of fresh, undiluted white household vinegar into the [...]

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    17 T O D ELIME THE W A TER R ESERVOIR : 1. Make sure the unit iis off and that the power cord is disconnected from the electrical outlet. 2. If the appliance is cool and the pressure has been released, (See Section “C AUTION : P RESSURE ” on Page 7) remove the reservoir cap and pour 8 ounces of fresh, undiluted white household vinegar into the [...]

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    18 19 I F S E RV I C E I S R E Q U I R ED , D O N OT R E TURN T O Y O U R S T O R E F OR S ERVICE , C ALL 1-800 MR COFFEE (1-800-672-6333) T O A SSIST U SI N S ERVING Y OU , P LEASE H A VE THE M ODEL N UMBER AND D AT E O F P URCHASE A V AILABLE . P LEASE D O N OT R ETURN T HIS A PPLIANCE TO Y OUR S TORE . All repairs must be made by SUNBEAM or by a[...]

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    18 19 I F S ERVICE I S R EQUIRED , D O N OT R ETURN TO Y OUR S TORE F OR S ERVICE , C ALL 1-800 MR COFFEE (1-800-672-6333) T O A SSIST U SI N S ERVING Y OU , P LEASE H A VE THE M ODEL N UMBER AND D AT E O F P URCHASE A V AILABLE . P LEASE D O N OT R ETURN T HIS A PPLIANCE TO Y OUR S TORE . All repairs must be made by SUNBEAM or by an Authorized Sun[...]

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    21 20 N OT ES 1-Y EAR L IMITED W ARRANTY S unbeam Products, Inc. (“Sunbeam”) warrants that for a period of ONE year from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. Sunbeam, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during this warranty [...]

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    23 22 P REC AUCIONE S I MPOR TANTE S Cuando use algún aparato eléctrico siempre deben de seguirse precauciones básicas de seguridad incluyendo las siguientes para reducir el riesgo de incendio o descargas eléctricas, y /o lesiones: 1. LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE USAR EL AP ARA TO. 2. No toque las superficies calientes. Use las asas o [...]

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    23 22 P R E C AUCIONE S I MPOR T ANTE S Cuando use algún aparato eléctrico siempre deben de seguirse precauciones básicas de seguridad incluyendo las siguientes para reducir el riesgo de incendio o descargas eléctricas, y /o lesiones: 1. LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE USAR EL AP ARA TO. 2. No toque las superficies calientes. Use las asas[...]

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    25 24 Œ N D I C E P ÁGINA Precauciones Importantes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Instrucciones Especiales del Cordón Eléctrico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Cuidado: Presión . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Intr[...]

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    25 24 I N D I C E P ÁGINA Precauciones Importantes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Instrucciones Especiales del Cordón Eléctrico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Cuidado: Presión . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Intro[...]

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    27 26 Standard Strong On Off OFF Coffee D IAGR AMA DE LAS P ARTES — M ÁQUINA DE E SPRESSO — — C AFETERA — C ANAST A R EMOVIBLE PA RA F IL TRO P UNT A QUE E SCURRE EL A GUA P ERILLA DE C ONTROL AL A P OSICIÓN DE V APOR B OTON “E NCENDIDO ” C ONTROL DE V APOR V ARIABLE B OTÓN DE N IVEL DEL S ABOR DEL C AFÉ T ANQUE DE A GUA B OTÓN E N[...]

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    27 26 Standard Strong On Off OFF Coffee D I AG R AMA D EL A S P A RT ES — M ÁQUINA DE E SPRESSO — — C AFETERA — C ANAST A R EMOVIBLE PA RA F IL TRO P UNT A QUE E SCURRE EL A GUA P ERILLA DE C ONTROL AL A P OSICIÓN DE V APOR B OTON “E NCENDIDO ” C ONTROL DE V APOR V ARIABLE B OTÓN DE N IVEL DEL S ABOR DEL C AFÉ T ANQUE DE A GUA B OT?[...]

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    29 28 S U C AFETERA C UENTA CON LAS S IGUIENTES C ARACTERŒSTICAS • Botón de Encendido/Apagado “On/Off” – Este botón inicia el ciclo de preparación y apaga la cafetera. • Nivel del Sabor del Café – Usted puede elegir preparar un café con sabor fuerte y concentrado o bien con sabor estándar , depende de sus preferencias. • Capaci[...]

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    29 28 S U C AF ET E RA C U EN TAC O NL A S S I G U I EN T ES C A RA C T E R Œ ST I CA S • Botón de Encendido/Apagado “On/Off” – Este botón inicia el ciclo de preparación y apaga la cafetera. • Nivel del Sabor del Café – Usted puede elegir preparar un café con sabor fuerte y concentrado o bien con sabor estándar , depende de sus p[...]

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    31 30 P REP ARANDO E SPRESSO A TENCION: SI USTED PLANEA PREPARAR CAFÉ CAPUCHINO, POR F A VOR CONSUL TE LAS SIGUIENTE SECCIÓN “CÓMO PREP ARAR CAFÉ CAPUCHINO.” 1. Verifique que la rejilla de goteo se encuentre en su lugar , sobre la bandeja de goteo. 2. Coloque la tapa sobre la jarra, para que la abertura de la tapa esté dirigida hacia el p[...]

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    31 30 P REP ARANDO E SPRESSO A TENCION: SI USTED PLANEA PREP ARAR CAFÉ CAPUCHINO, POR FA VOR CONSUL TE LAS SIGUIENTE SECCIÓN “CÓMO PREP ARAR CAFÉ CAPUCHINO.” 1. Verifique que la rejilla de goteo se encuentre en su lugar , sobre la bandeja de goteo. 2. Coloque la tapa sobre la jarra, para que la abertura de la tapa esté dirigida hacia el p[...]

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    33 32 P ROBLEMA C AUSA S OLUCCIONES • Use un café molido más finamente • Use más café • Una vez que la unidad se ha enfriado, use más agua para preparar café espresso El café sale demasiado rápido El café salpica fuera del tubo para espumar • El café está molido demasiado áspero • No hay suficiente café en la canasta del ?[...]

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    33 32 P ROBLEMA C AUSA S OLUCCIONES • Use un café molido más finamente • Use más café • Una vez que la unidad se ha enfriado, use más agua para preparar café espresso El café sale demasiado rápido El café salpica fuera del tubo para espumar • El café está molido demasiado áspero • No hay suficiente café en la canasta del ?[...]

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    35 34 Co MO P REPARAR C AFE DE C ALIDAD A NTES DE P REPARAR S U P RIMERA T AZA DE C AFÉ Siga los pasos en la sección titulada “C ÓMO P REP ARAR C AFÉ ,” pero no añada el café molido. S ELECCIONANDO Y M IDIENDO EL C AFÉ M OLIDO Para mejores resultados, use granos de café molidos para cafeteras de goteo automático. Las cantidades que se [...]

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    35 34 C MO P R E PA RA R C AF D E C A L I DA D A NTES DE P REP ARAR S U P RIMERA T AZA DE C AFÉ Siga los pasos en la sección titulada “C ÓMO P REP ARAR C AFÉ ,” pero no añada el café molido. S ELECCIONANDO Y M IDIENDO EL C AFÉ M OLIDO Para mejores resultados, use granos de café molidos para cafeteras de goteo automático. Las cantidades[...]

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    37 36 L IMPIEZA LA M QUINA PARA P REPARAR C AFe A MERIC ANO Y C AFE E SPRESSO Con el tiempo, la acumulación de depósitos minerales en esta máquina pueden afectar la operación del aparato. L IMPIEZA DE LA C AFETERA Su cafetera debe limpiarse cuando note cualquiera de las siguientes condiciones: • vapor excesivo • aumento en los tiempos de pr[...]

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    37 36 L I M P I EZ AL A M QUINA P A RA P R E PA RA R C AF A M E R I C ANO Y C AF E S P R ES S O Con el tiempo, la acumulación de depósitos minerales en esta máquina pueden afectar la operación del aparato. L IMPIEZA DE LA C AFETERA Su cafetera debe limpiarse cuando note cualquiera de las siguientes condiciones: • vapor excesivo • aumento en[...]

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    38 39 S I R EQUIERE S E RV I C I O , N O D E VUEL V A E ST E A PA RA T O A L A T I EN DA D ONDE L O C OMPR P ARA OBTENER SERVICIO , LLAME AL 1-800 MR COFFEE (1-800-672-6333) P A RA A Y U D ARNOS A S E RV I R LO M EJ O R , P O R F AV O R T EN G AAL A M A N OE L N MER O D E M O D E LO YL A F E C H AD E C OMPR A . P OR F A VOR N O D EVUEL VA E STE A P[...]

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    38 39 S I R EQUIERE S ERVICIO , N O D EVUEL VA E STE A PARATO A LA T IENDA D ONDE LO C OMPRO P ARA OBTENER SERVICIO , LLAME AL 1-800 MR COFFEE (1-800-672-6333) P ARA A YUDARNOS A S ERVIRLO M EJOR , P OR F AVOR T ENGA A LA M ANO EL N MERO DE M ODELO Y LA F ECHA DE C OMPRA . P OR F A VOR N O D EVUEL VA E STE A P ARA TO A LA T IENDA D ONDE LO C OMPRÓ[...]

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    40 41 N OT AS G ARANTIA L IMITADA DE 1 An O Sunbeam Products Inc. (“Sunbeam”) garantiza que, por un período de un año a partir de la fecha de compra, este producto estará libre de defectos en el material y en la mano de obra. Sunbeam a su criterio, reparará o remplazará este producto o cualquiera de los componentes del mismo que estén def[...]

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    ©2001 Sunbeam Products. Inc. All rights reserved. MR. COFFEE ® is a registered trademark of Sunbeam Products. Inc. Distributed by Sunbeam Products, Inc., Boca Raton, Florida 33431. Printed in China, 2001 P . N . 1 08680 ® Standard Strong Off OFF Coffee On I n s t ru ct i o n M a n u a l w i t h R ec i p es CO F F E E & ES P R ES S OM AC H I [...]