Mr. Coffee Pump Espresso Maker (ECMP50-NP) Owner's Manual | Page 6

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HOw TO PREPARE QUALITY ESPRESSO 

AND CAPPUCCINO AT HOME 

THE COFFEE
The coffee should be freshly ground and dark roasted. You may want to try a French or Italian 

roast. Pre-ground coffee will only retain its flavor for 7 – 8 days, provided it is stored in an 

airtight container and in a cool, dark area. Do not store in a refrigerator or freezer. Whole 

beans are recommended to be ground just before use. Coffee beans stored in an airtight 

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 of 

a fine grind.

• The correct grind should look like salt.

• If the grind is too fine, the water will not flow through the coffee even under pressure.  

 

  These grinds look like powder and feel like flour when rubbed between fingers.

• 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 for uniform consistency. Oval shaped coffee grinders are not 

recommended because the grind is not consistent.

BEFORE BREwING YOUR FIRST ESPRESSO

Please refer to Page 3 for the Description of the Appliance.

1. Turn the side knob to the off position “    ”, switch the unit off “O” and make sure it is  

 

  unplugged from the electrical outlet.

2. First remove and then wash the water reservoir, lid, brew basket and filters in a mixture    

  of mild detergent and water. Rinse each thoroughly and place them back into the unit. 

  Refer to the instructions below on “How to Brew Espresso” before removing the filter  

 

  and brew basket.

3. To clean the inside of the appliance, follow steps listed on “How to Brew Espresso”  

 

  using water only. Do not immerse the appliance in water or attempt to reach any of its  

 

  internal parts.

HOw TO BREw ESPRESSO

1. Make sure the unit is switched off “O” and the side knob is in the off position “   ”.

2. Fill the reservoir with water, you may either use a jar to fill it up or remove it from the  

 

  unit and then fill it up under the tap. If you have removed it from the unit to fill up with  

 

  water, please make sure to place it back tightly in its place. Fill the reservoir with the  

 

  desired amount of water ensuring it ranges within the “MIN” and “MAX” markings on  

 

  the tank. Never use warm or hot water to fill the water reservoir.

3. Close the water reservoir lid.

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