Maytag MCEM1B - Manual (Page 9)

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Troubleshooting
Problem Causes
Coffee does not brew • No water in the water tank
• Coffee grind is too fine
• Too much coffee in the filter
• Boiler cap is not tight and steam is escaping
• Machine is not turned on, or plugged in
Coffee brews too quickly • Coffee grind is too coarse
• Not enough coffee in the filter
Coffee leaks around the
edge of the filter holder • Filter holder is not inserted in the brew head
properly
• There are coffee grounds around the filter
holder rim
• Too much coffee in the filter
• Coffee is packed too tightly
No steam is generating • The water tank is empty
• Too much water in the tank and not enough
room for steam
Steam splatters out of
the spout • The water tank is empty or low and not
enough pressure
Milk is not foamy after
frothing • Ran out of steam
• Milk is warm or hot
Cleaning and Maintenance
COMPLETELY CLEAN AND DRY ALL PARTS AFTER EVERY USE.
Always turn coffee maker “Off” and remove the plug from the electrical outlet
before cleaning it.
Clean the steam nozzle immediately after frothing milk with the remaining
steam, which will help soften the milk residue outside and inside of the steam
nozzle. Wipe with damp cloth.
The espresso carafe, carafe lid, filter basket, and base grid can be washed with
soapy water or placed on the top rack of your dishwasher only.
Never immerse base unit in water or other liquid. Do not remove boiler cap while
espresso maker still has pressure. After the pressure has been released, remove
boiler cap. Discard the remaining water through the top opening of the water