Mr. Coffee BVMC-ECM270 SERIES, User Manual And Recipe Book

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CAUTION: Do not remove water reservoir cap or
portafilter until you release the pressure in the unit.
HOW TO MAKE ESPRESSO, CAPPUCCINO OR LATTE
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ESPRESSO PREP:
1. Scoop your finely ground espresso into the portafilter.
• For 2 servings of espresso, fill filter to the 2 cup line located inside the portafilter.
• For 4 servings of espresso, fill filter to the 4 cup line located inside the portafilter.
2. Lightly tamp/press down the espresso in the portafilter by
pushing down with the back of the measuring scoop/tamper.
(If tamped too much, the water will not go through the espresso.)
3. Insert the portafilter into machine. The handle should be pointing
directly at you when standing in front of the machine.
TIME TO BREW AND FROTH:
Note: If making a cappuccino or a latte, follow steps 1-8.
If you are making an espresso, follow steps 1, 2, 7, 8!
1. Place the glass carafe with lid onto the drip tray and under the
portafilter. Make sure the lid opening is aligned with the pour
spout of the glass carafe.
2. Plug in the machine and turn knob on the left side of the machine
to “Brew”.
3. Pour in your desired amount of cold milk into a stainless steel frothing pitcher (or
ceramic mug), but allow enough room for expansion of the foam (typically 1/3 or 1/2 of
the top). Do not use the glass carafe!
*Frothing texture is highly dependent upon the milk type used. 2% is recommended;
whole milk creates finer bubbles while skim milk creates larger bubbles.
4. Once the coffee begins to brew into the glass carafe,
interrupt the brewing process by turning the knob to
“Off”, place your stainless steel frothing pitcher so that the
frothing wand is submerged about 1/2 -1” into the milk.
5. Turn the knob to “Steam”. This will take a few seconds
to heat up before bubbling. You should hear the steam
coming out. If it is silent, it may mean you are out of water
and no steam is coming out. If this happens, remove the
cup from the frothing wand.
When you hear steam coming out, move the pitcher in a
circular motion until desired amount of froth is reached.
*It takes about 2 minutes to froth 4 oz. of milk to 165˚F
heat.
6. Before removing the frothing pitcher from underneath the
frothing wand, turn the knob back into the “Brew” position
to complete the brewing process.
7. When the espresso finishes brewing, turn the knob to the
“Off” position and unplug the machine.
8. Follow “how to release pressure before removing water
reservoir cap and portafilter” on page 7.
BUILD YOUR CAPPUCCINO OR LATTE:
1. Grab your favorite drinking mug.
2. Then pour the espresso into your drinking mug.
3. Finally, pour froth into your mug, then stir and enjoy.
*A latte has less foam and more steamed milk than a cappuccino. A cappuccino has 1/3
of espresso, 1/3 of steamed milk and 1/3 milk foam whereas a latte has 1/3 espresso, 2/3
steamed milk topped with milk foam.
*Visit The Mr. Coffee channel for instructional videos and tips.
WATER PREP:
1
. Remove the water reservoir cap.
• For 2 or 4 servings of espresso, fill the glass carafe with water to the appropriate
mark and pour into water reservoir.
• If making a cappuccino or latte, fill glass carafe with water up to the steam
mark and pour it into the reservoir.
2. Screw cap back onto water reservoir.