Toastmaster MEX6B User's Manual
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1. NOTE Pressure building inside the machine may be heard during the brewing process This is not uncommon WARNING DO NOT open the Boiler Cap or remove the Filter Holder during the brewing process scalding may occur WARNING Never operate the Espresso Maker without water in the Water Tank If making cappuccino latte coffee drinks requiring the use of the Frother skip ahead to the Frothing Milk section and proceed as instructed WATCH AS THE CARAFE IS BEING FILLED Once the level of espresso reaches the desired cup marking on the Carafe slide the Function Control to the lt STEAM position WARNING The Espresso Maker WILL NOT shut off automati cally DO NOT leave the unit unattended during use to prevent overflowing 13 When finished using the Espresso Maker flip the Power Switch to the O OFF position the power light will turn off NOTE Unplug the Espresso Maker after each use 14 Remove the Carafe from the Drip Tray and serve 15 FOR SAFETY REASONS BEFORE REMOVING THE BOILER CAP OR THE FILTER HOLDER ALL STEAM WHICH MAY BE PRESENT IN THE WATER TANK MUST BE RELEASED To release steam pressure from the water tank be sure the Function Control is in the STEAM position and gradually turn the steam control Knob counterclockwise until steam starts flowing out of the Frother Wait until steam is no longer emerging from the Frother then tighten the Steam Control Knob by turni2. Cafe Cappuccino STEAM ESPRESSO MAKER Model MEX6B IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following iP 2 3 Read all instructions Do not touch hot surfaces Use handles or knobs To protect against electric shock do not place cord plugs or appliance in water or other liquid Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner Contact Consumer Service for examination repair or adjustment The use of an accessory not evaluated for use with this appliance may Cause injuries Do not use outdoors Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot sur faces Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven To disconnect turn the Power Switch to the O OFF position then remove plug from wall outlet Do not use appliance for other than intended use Be certain Lids are securely in place before operating appliance scalding may occur if the Lids are removed during the brewing cycle The Carafe is designed for use with this appliance It must never be used on a range top D
3. attempt to repair the malfunctioning appliance lf this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water or any other liquid unplug it immediately Do not reach into the water Do not use this appliance after it has fallen into or has become immersed in water Contact Consumer Service for examination and repair Do not leave this appliance unattended during use The appliance must be left to cool down sufficiently before adding more water to avoid splattering Always use fresh cool water in your appliance Warm water or other liq uids except as listed in the DESCALING section may cause damage to the appliance DO NOT put Carafe into a microwave Keep the Power Switch in the O OFF position when not being used Do not unscrew or remove Boiler Cap while the appliance is in operation as scalding may occur Wait until brewing cycle is completed and all water and steam has been used up CAUTION Relieve pressure through Frother before removing Boiler Cap or Filter Holder 2 Polarized Plug This appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug is intended to fit into a polar ized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way Short Cord Instructions A short power supply cord is provided to re
4. BEFORE turning off the Espresso Maker as dried milk can be difficult to remove To do this put an empty container in place under the Frother to catch the excess milk and gradually turn the Steam Control Knob counterclockwise to release the steam Let steam escape for 5 10 seconds then tighten the Steam Control Knob by turning all the way clockwise until no steam escapes the Frother CAUTION Avoid contact with any steam FOR SAFETY REASONS BEFORE REMOVING THE BOILER CAP OR THE FILTER HOLDER ALL STEAM WHICH MAY BE PRESENT IN THE WATER TANK MUST BE RELEASED To release steam pressure from the water tank be sure the Function Control is in the amp STEAM position and gradually turn the steam control Knob counterclockwise until steam starts flowing out of the Frother Wait until steam is no longer emerging from the Frother then tighten the Steam Control Knob by turning all the way clockwise Do not remove the Filter Holder until all steam has been released and all parts are cool enough to touch CAUTION Avoid contact with escaping steam After all the steam is safely released and all parts have cooled com pletely remove the Filter Holder by sliding the Filter Holder handle to the left until it is positioned beneath the OQ UNLOCK symbol then pull down Flip the Filter Basket Clip forward so that the Filter Basket remains inside the Filter Holder While continuing to press against the Filter Basket Clip with your t
5. M position and gradually turn the Steam Control Knob counterclockwise to the desired steam strength to begin frothing CAUTION Take extra care as steam is very hot and will also cause the milk to become very hot When the milk reaches the desired froth consistency tighten the Steam Control knob by turning it all the way clockwise until no steam escapes the Frother NOTE Allow the freshly frothed milk to stand a moment so that the foam completely separates from the steamed milk The milk froth will fill the top half of the pitcher and the bottom half will consist of steamed milk Preparing Cappuccino A traditional 6 ounce cappuccino is generally defined as 1 3 espresso 1 3 steamed milk and 1 3 frothed milk Pour the steamed milk into the bottom 1 3 of each cup a spoon may be used to hold back the foam while pouring Then slowly pour equal parts espresso into the steamed milk see Brewing Espresso for instructions For the remaining 1 3 spoon frothed milk on top to fill each cup Done in this order the espresso should settle between the milk and the foam Powdered cocoa or cinnamon may be sprin kled on top as a garnish Preparing a Latte A latte is prepared to the proportions of 1 3 espresso and 2 3 steamed milk no foam Thus it has more milk than a cappuccino and has a milder milkier taste Lattes should be prepared by pouring milk and espresso into the cup simultaneously Clear the Frother of milk
6. NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE ON THIS PRODUCT ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limi tations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights under the laws of your jurisdiction For more information on our products visit our website www maxim toastmaster com 2006 All rights reserved P N 61866 Made in China 05 06
7. duce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord Do not use an extension cord with this product Plasticizer Warning CAUTION To prevent Plasticizers from migrating from the finish of the counter top or table top or other furniture place NON PLASTIC coasters or place mats between the appliance and the finish of the counter top or table top Failure to do so may cause the finish to darken Permanent blemishes may occur or stains can appear Electric Power If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances your appliance may not operate properly It should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other appliances WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE BOTTOM COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PER SONNEL ONLY Getting To Know Your Steam Espresso Maker 1 Boiler Cap P N 31419 2 Water Tank Opening 3 Steam Control Knob 4 Frother 5 Froth Booster Tip PIN 31420 6 Grid for Drip Tray PN 31421 7 Drip Tray Pin 31422 8 Power Switch 9 Filter Holder PN 31416 10 F
8. e Filter Basket for the correct levels to make 2 or 4 demitasse cups of espresso Once the espresso grounds are filled to the desired marking use the Tamper side of the Measuring Scoop to lightly tamp the grounds then remove any excess grounds from the edge of the Filter Basket DO NOT add more espresso grounds to the Filter Basket after tamping IMPORTANT Only use MEDIUM to FINE espresso grounds Place the Filter Basket into the Filter Holder see FIGURE 3 Make sure that the Filter Basket Clip is open and resting back along the Filter Holder handle Position the Filter Holder beneath the water outlet so that the handle is aligned with the UNLOCK symbol Lift the Filter Holder upwards so that it evenly fits into the water outlet then slide the handle to the right until it is positioned securely beneath the OQ LOCK symbol Place the Carafe Lid onto the Carafe then slide the Carafe onto the Drip Tray so that the fill hole in the Carafe Lid is positioned directly beneath the Filter Holder spout Plug the Espresso Maker into a 120V AC electrical outlet and flip the Power Switch to the I ON position The Power Switch will illumi nate indicating that the unit is on To begin brewing slide the Function Control to the desired lt BREW setting adjust along the Brew Strength Scale according to taste As the water begins to heat espresso will start to flow through the Filter Holder spout
9. humb turn the Filter Holder upside down and tap out the grounds see FIGURE 4 Open the Filter Basket Clip before the next use Unplug the Espresso Maker after each use USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS This appliance requires little maintenance It contains no user serviceable parts Do not try to repair it yourself Any servicing requiring disassembly must be performed by a qualified appliance repair technician 1 Unplug the Espresso Maker from the electrical outlet and allow it to cool completely before cleaning CAUTION The Filter Basket and Filter Holder are hot after brew ing Allow the unit to cool completely before touching 2 The Filter Holder Filter Basket and Carafe should be emptied and rinsed thoroughly with warm water after every use If necessary clean the Filter Basket with a kitchen brush A pin may be used to clear any clogged holes Dry thoroughly 3 CAUTION The Frother may be hot Allow it to cool completely Pull the Froth Booster Tip down and off of the Frother for easy clean ing Hand wash the Froth Booster Tip in hot water Wipe the Frother clean with a damp cloth If necessary a pin may be used to clear the hole in the end of the Frother Dry the Frother and replace the Froth Booster Tip after cleaning 4 With the Carafe and Filter Holder removed from the machine slide the Drip Tray forward to remove from the unit Detach the Grid from the Drip Tray and empty any liquid that has gathered in the Dri
10. ilter Basket Clip 11 Filter Basket 12 Function Control 13 Glass Carafe P N 31418 14 Carafe Lid P N 31417 15 Measuring Scoop Tamper PIN 31423 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before brewing the first time Follow the instructions described below in the Brewing Espresso section using water only Then repeat the process a second time Wash all removable parts in warm soapy water Rinse dry and assemble as instructed Brewing Espresso 1 Before filling the Water Tank make sure the Power Switch is in the O OFF position and the unit is unplugged from the electrical out let 2 Make sure that the Steam Control Knob is turned all the way clock wise So no steam escapes the Frother 3 Remove the Boiler Cap by turning it counterclock wise while lifting 4 To fill the water tank use the Carafe and pour fresh cool water into the Water Tank Opening until the water level reaches the Maximum Fill Tab S see FIGURE 1 DO NOT OVERFILL ET Maximum Fill Tab 5 Replace the Boiler Cap by aligning the cap arrow with the V OPEN symbol then turn the Boiler Cap clockwise until the cap arrow reaches the A CLOSE symbol see FIGURE 2 NOTE Be sure to allow the Boiler Cap to drop into place midway between the V OPEN and A CLOSE symbols 6 Add the desired amount of espresso grounds into the Filter Basket using the Measuring Scoop provided Refer to the markings on the inside of th
11. ng all the way clockwise Do not remove the Filter Holder until all steam has been released and all parts are cool enough to touch CAUTION Avoid contact with escaping steam 16 After all the steam is safely released and all parts have cooled com pletely remove the Filter Holder by sliding the Filter Holder handle to the left until it is positioned beneath the OQ UNLOCK symbol then pull down 17 Flip the Filter Basket Clip forward so that the Filter Basket remains inside the Filter Holder While continuing to press against the Filter Basket Clip with your thumb turn the Filter Holder upside down and tap out the grounds see FIGURE 4 Open the Filter Basket Clip before the next use 18 Unplug the Espresso Maker after each use Frothing Milk 1 When frothing milk the volume of the milk will generally double Therefore fill a frothing pitcher only halfway with milk to leave room for expansion NOTE For best frothing results use fresh cold skim milk Make sure the Froth Booster Tip is properly attached to the Frother before beginning to froth milk Holding the frothing pitcher by the handle raise it up to the Froth Booster Tip Insert the Froth Booster Tip into the milk so that the head is just under the surface see FIGURE 5 IMPORTANT Make sure the end of the Froth Booster Tip is just under the surface of the milk Otherwise splattering may occur Slide the Function Control to the 4 STEA
12. o not set a hot Carafe on a wet or cold surface Do not use a cracked Carafe or a Carafe having a loose or weakened handle Do not clean Carafe with cleansers steel wool pads or other abrasive material SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For Household Use Only 1 ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WARNING This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during use Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns fires or other injury to persons or damage to property 1 2 3 All users of this appliance must read and understand these Use amp Care instructions before operating or cleaning this appliance The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical outlet only Use water only in this appliance Do not put any other liquids or food prod ucts in this appliance Do not mix or add anything to the water placed in this appliance except as instructed in the USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS to clean the appliance DO NOT attempt to move an appliance containing hot liquids Allow appli ance to cool completely before moving Keep appliance at least 4 inches away from walls or other objects during operation Do not place any objects on top of appliance while it is operat ing Place the appliance on a surface that is resistant to heat lf this appliance begins to malfunction during use turn the Power Switch to the O OFF position then immediately unplug the cord Do not use or
13. p Tray Rinse the Drip Tray and Grid n warm water dry thoroughly and then replace 5 Wipe the outside of the Espresso Maker with a clean damp cloth Never use solvents or any detergents that may scratch or damage the surface of the machine WARNING Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid Descaling The Espresso Maker should be regularly descaled Distilled white vinegar may be used to descale this appliance It is suggested that this unit be descalled according to the following intervals e Normal water every 6 months e Hard water every 3 months e Very hard water every 6 to 8 weeks 1 Remove the Filter Basket from the Filter Holder then OQ LOCK the Filter Holder into place as described in the Brewing Espresso sec tion 2 Fill the Carafe with distilled white vinegar and pour it into the Water Tank 3 Place the empty Carafe into position on the Drip Tray and proceed to brew as instructed in the Brewing Espresso section The heated vinegar will flow through the machine and into the Carafe WARNING DO NOT open the Boiler Cap or remove the Filter Holder during the descaling process scalding may occur 4 WATCH AS THE CARAFE IS BEING FILLED Once all of the vine gar has flowed into the Carafe slide the Function Control to the lt STEAM position and flip the Power Switch to O OFF If the Frother needs descaling Slide the Function Control to the STEAM posi
14. tion BEFORE all of the vinegar has flowed into the Carafe While holding a cup beneath the Frother turn the Steam Control Knob counterclockwise to the maximum steam setting for 10 15 seconds Then tighten the Steam Control Knob by turning all the way clockwise so no steam escapes the Frother Slide the Function Control back to the lt BREW position to discard the remaining vinegar from the machine CAUTION Avoid contact with escaping steam 5 Empty the Carafe and allow the Espresso Maker to cool completely Once the Espresso maker has cooled the process may be repeated if necessary 6 After descaling flush the machine by operating 2 3 times using fresh cold water and clean all detachable parts NOTE To help prevent build up of deposits especially in hard water areas leave the Espresso Maker empty between uses 11 NOTES LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Warranty Coverage This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the original purchase date This product warranty is extended only to the original consumer purchaser of the product and is not transferable For a period of one 1 year from the date of original purchase of the prod uct our Repair Center will at its option either 1 repair the product or 2 replace the product with a reconditioned comparable model These remedies are the purchaser s exclusive remedies under this warranty Warrant
15. y Service To obtain warranty service you must call our warranty service num ber at 1 800 233 9054 for return instructions on how to deliver the product in either the original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection to the Repair Center specified below You must enclose a copy of your sales receipt or other proof of purchase to demonstrate eligibility for warranty coverage To return the appliance ship to To contact us please write to call or email ATTN Repair Center Consumer Relations Department 708 South Missouri Street PO Box 7366 Macon MO 63552 USA Columbia MO 65205 7366 USA Phone 1 800 233 9054 Email consumer_relations toastmaster com What Is Not Covered This warranty does not cover damage resulting from misuse accident commercial use improper service or any other damage caused by anything other than defects in material or workmanship during ordinary consumer use This war ranty is invalid if the serial number has been altered or removed from the product This warranty is valid only in the United States and Canada LIMITATION ON DAMAGES THERE SHALL BE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY INCIDEN TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION ON THIS PRODUCT DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MER CHANTABILITY AND FIT
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