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Mr. Coffee ECM91 Steam Espresso and Cappuccino Maker | 
 enlarge | Brand: Mr. Coffee
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But Amazon Should Have It
Rating:  25 reviews
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.3
MPN: ECM91
Model: 336203
UPC: 072179008002
EAN: 0072179008002
ASIN: B00006IUTZ
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| Features:
| • | 4-cup steam espresso and cappuccino maker | | • | Steam tube with variable steam control aids in frothing milk | | • | Removable drip tray; "on/off" indicator light; cord storage | | • | Includes espresso measuring spoon | | • | Measures 7-1/2 by 13 by 10-1/4 inches |
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Product Description
? Treat your tastebuds with the Mr. Coffee ECM91 4-cup Steam Espresso and Cappuccino Maker,? Makes 1-4 Cups ,? Variable Steam Control and Frothing Aid to steam milk and create cappuccinos and lattes ,? Convenient Cord Storage and Removable Drip Tray ,? Pressure safety valve
Amazon.com Review
Whether you like to down a quick shot of espresso before heading out in the mornings, or prefer lingering over a smooth cappuccino, this Mr. Coffee espresso maker satisfies the caffeine call. Straightforward and easy to use, the machine features variable steam control to froth milk and produce up to four espresso-size cups of coffee. A removable drip tray simplifies clean-up, and the cord stores neatly in the base. Espresso measuring spoon included. --Ann Bieri
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 Solid as a Rock January 8, 2007
C. Meyer (Houston, TX USA)
I use my Mr Coffee Espresso maker on a daily basis and its a quality machine. No breaks, clogs, cracks, burns, or steam leaks. The only possible improvement would be a stainless steel carafe. The top of the water chamber is particularly easy to open and seal tight.
 More drawbacks than I like December 24, 2006
Joyanne M. Bell
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
For about five years, I have owned an ECM 10, and used it happily every day. The steam tube finally eroded through, so the ECM 91 seemed like an obvious replacement. I set up the new unit and took off the water cap.
Top cap: This cap was larger than before, so slower to turn, and the grip was now quite smooth and stylish, so I had to hold it a lot tighter.
Small fill hole: Under that large cap, of course, would be a larger -- no, wait, much smaller hole to receive the water. Well, okay. I filled the pot, took careful aim, and poured the water in. Oops, too fast.
Backsplash: Large aluminum crossbars in the fill hole left four rather small entry paths, and water immediately splashed back at me and over the top of the machine.
Slippery control knob: Once I started the coffee, I went to heat milk in a mug under the steam tip, with its rather large plastic housing. I reached to turn the control knob, but my hand was slightly wet, and the now narrower, smoother, stylish knob was almost too slippery to turn. I dried off my hand and tried again, and then succeeded.
Low profile: The milk heated in a customary time, and then I pulled out the mug. The lower profile of this unit kept the tip from separating from the froth, so pulling the mug away pulled froth over the edge and down the side. I would need to lift the unit in the future, each time I finished frothing a mug. I haven't tried a tall mug; not looking forward to it.
Drippy steamer tip: I did a second mug, keeping my hands dry but still working rather hard with the small, smooth knob. I removed the second mug and turned the knob to steam the coffee. The now larger plastic steam tip cover held a lot of milk, and it dripped like a St. Bernard, yet another, well, minor pain.
Much loss of liquid: Now that I had steamed two mugs, I let the coffee bubble through. It can't be finished yet, I thought, the pot is only half full. There is still good coffee to extract. No, it's done. My ECM10 would of course lose some volume in steaming the mugs, but nothing like this. So, wait a little, and then pour some more water in, aiming carefully. At last I finished two simple cups.
Rubber taste: My husband and I sat down. I was already making notes when he said, do you taste something strange? Well, it seemed sort of okay, but I had to admit. A rubbery taste was definitely to be part of the magic moment. Even now, our cups sit upstairs, waiting to be poured down the sink.
 Smells like a tire factory in New Jersey November 10, 2006
Scott Burright (Laramie, WY USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Maybe there's something wrong with mine, but after leaving it open for a week to air out and running several batches of water through it, it continues to emit a rancid hot new vinyl stench. The smell comes from the reservoir, and so naturally the coffee comes out imbued with this hideous aroma. It smells like one of those Nalgene water bottles would if you heated it to 212 Fahrenheit over a camp stove. Wretched.
I've used the old ECM20 heavily for a year and a half, and it's fine. I thought this was the same thing in a different package. Nope. It's going back.
Excellent for price October 23, 2006
Michele (Houston, TX)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I've wanted an espresso maker for quite some time but hesitated spending $150+ for what I thought would get me a "real" one. Then a co-worker brought in her Mr. Coffee and to my surprise it did a wonderful job. So I picked up one for myself. It's this newer model which has a better design than the one my co-worker has (the foamer is further back on the unit) and makes -- for me -- an excellent latte. Not sure how it will hold up under frequent use, but frankly, for under $50, I could afford to purchase another if this one has a short life-span. It suits my needs in quality of brew, fast brewing time (under one minute) and price. I used $4/lb. Community House Columbian coffee and espresso ground it at the grocery store.
perfect cup, first time! August 31, 2006
Jan M. Barb (shepherdstown, wv United States)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
this is the third expresso and cappuccino maker i have bought, and i love it! things that were wrong on the other two are definitely right on this one. every cup of cappuccino has been perfect. buy this one, for the price, it can't be beat.
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