Coffee Station
8-in-1 Beverage
Center
RJ54-CS-SERIES
COVER DRAWING
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1. Water tank with handle
2. Water filter assembly
3. Control panel
4. Drip coffee carafe
5. Milk reservoir
6. Fold-down cup platform with removable rubber trivet
7. Warming plate (with HOT indicator light)
8. Nespresso® capsule basket
9. Single & double portafilter baskets
10. Measuring scoop | tamper
11. Removable espresso drip tray
12. Adjustable-height espresso coaster
13. Portafilter
14. Coffee filter holder
15. K-Cup® adapter
16. Reusable drip coffee filter basket
17. Removable accessory storage tray
18. Drip coffee shower head and K-Cup® pin
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product,
always read the instruction manual before using.
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FEATURES DRAWING
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Control Panel
1. ESPRESSO button
2. FROTH button
3. CLEAN button
4. Espresso | Cappuccino | Latte (SINGLE and DOUBLE) buttons
5. Low Water warning light
6. Check Milk warning light
7. Clock SET button
8. Clock
9. HR | MIN adjustment buttons
10. Favorite buttons
11. Ready light
12. START | STOP button
13. Preheat light
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Control Panel
14. COFFEE button
15. HOT WATER button
16. KEEP WARM button
17. DELAY BREW button (drip coffee only)
18. STRENGTH | TEMPERATURE adjustment buttons
19. OVER ICE button (single-serve only)
20. Single and Carafe size selector buttons (4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 oz/cups)
21. Single light (illuminates when K-Cup® adapter is inserted)
22. Keeping Warm light
23. Carafe light
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS &
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
taken, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do NOT touch hot surfaces. Use handle or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do NOT submerge the appliance or
allow the power cord to come into contact with water or any other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children.
5. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow the
appliance to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before
cleaning.
7. Do NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. If this
should occur, contact Chefman Customer Support.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Chefman may
result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
9. Do NOT use outdoors.
10. Do NOT let cord hang over the edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces.
11. Do NOT place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
12. To disconnect, turn any control to off, then remove plug from wall outlet.
13. Do NOT use the appliance for other than intended use.
14. Scalding may occur if the lid is opened during heating cycle.
15. Do NOT allow young children to operate the appliance or use as a toy.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
16. Extension cords are not recommended for use with this product.
17. NEVER carry the appliance by the power cord or yank it to disconnect
from electrical outlet; instead grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.
18. Do NOT remove the brew basket while the appliance is brewing. Scalding
may occur if it is removed during brewing cycle.
19. Do NOT operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a
wall cabinet. When storing in an appliance garage always unplug the
unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of fire,
especially if the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door
touches the unit as it closes.
20. Do NOT use well water; use tap, filtered, or bottled water.
21. Clogging and backing up of water and/or coffee in the filter basket can
occur under any of the following conditions: The use of coffee that is too
finely ground; using two or more paper filters; using a permanent filter
in conjunction with a paper filter; not cleaning coffee grounds from a
permanent filter; or allowing coffee grounds to spill over the filter.
22. ALWAYS use appliance on a dry, level surface.
23. Do NOT touch warming plate while the brewer is in use.
24. The carafe is designed for use with this appliance. It must never be used
on a range top.
25. Do NOT set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface.
26. Do NOT use a cracked or scratched carafe or a carafe that has a loose or
weakened handle.
27. Do NOT clean carafe with abrasive cleansers, steel wool pads, or other
abrasive material.
28. Do NOT place carafe in microwave.
29. Do NOT expose carafe to extreme temperature changes.
30. Do NOT drink directly from the carafe. Liquid from the carafe may be
very hot.
31. Do NOT use the carafe to store any other type of food when not in use.
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32. Ensure that the carafe is completely empty before starting a cleaning
or brewing cycle. Starting a cycle with water or coffee in the carafe will
cause an overflow.
33. To prevent illness from bacterial growth in the appliance, follow all
cleaning instructions in the Keep It Clean section of this user guide.
34. Allow unit to cool before removing brew basket, water reservoir, or filters or
before surface cleaning.
35. Clean the system on a weekly basis.
36. Do NOT use single-serve espresso capsules or K-Cup® pods other than
those intended for this appliance. If the capsule or pod does not fit, do not
force it into the appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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Do not place the appliance on a
stovetop or any other heatable surface,
even if stovetop is not on.
Doing so is a fire hazard.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS &
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). This plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully into 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 or force it
into the outlet. This could result in injury or electric shock.
Short Cord Instructions
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards of entanglement
or tripping over a longer cord. Do not use an extension cord with this product.
Power Cord Safety Tips
1. Never pull or yank on the cord or the appliance.
2. To insert the plug, grasp it firmly and guide it into the outlet.
3. To disconnect the appliance, grasp the plug and remove it from the outlet.
4. Never use the product if the power cord shows signs of abrasion or
excessive wear. Contact Chefman Customer Support for additional
guidance and support.
5. Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance, as this could place
undue stress on the cord where it enters the appliance and cause it to
fray and break.
DO NOT OPERATE THE APPLIANCE IF THE POWER CORD SHOWS ANY DAMAGE
OR IF THE APPLIANCE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY OR STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY.
California Proposition 65:
(Applicable for California Residents only)
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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Before First Use
1. Remove all packaging materials and check to ensure that all parts and
accessories are accounted for. Read all stickers and remove ones that are
not permanent.
2. Remove and hand wash the water tank, milk reservoir, portafilter,
portafilter baskets, measuring scoop | tamper, espresso drip tray, drip
coffee filter basket, filter holder, K-Cup® adapter, and carafe with a mild
detergent and water. Rinse and dry well.
3. Soak the charcoal water filter cartridge in water for about 5 minutes, then
rinse for about 60–90 seconds.
4. Install the water filter: Pull the cap of the water filter stalk off the basket
and place the cartridge in the basket. Snap the cap back into place.
5. Lower the water filter assembly, basket-side down, into the water tank and
insert it into the port at the bottom of the tank to seat it in place.
6. Fill the water tank with water. The filter will bubble for a minute or two the
first time it’s submerged in water.
7. Set the clock: Press the Clock SET button and the time display will blink.
Use the +/- buttons to adjust hours. Press the MIN button, then use the
+/- buttons to adjust minutes. (You can hold + and – down to scroll faster
through the numbers.) Press the AM | PM button to toggle between the
two settings. Once you’ve set the correct time, press the Clock SET button
again to confirm. NOTE: The clock must be set to the current time to use
the Delay Brew function (see p. 18).
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How to Use the Coffee Station
The unit powers up immediately upon plugging in. After 5 minutes of inactivity,
it will go into sleep mode (all lights off except the clock). To wake it up, tap
anywhere on the control panel.
The unit begins preheating immediately after being powered on. If you
try to run a brewing cycle before the unit is fully preheated (for instance,
immediately after powering on), the Preheat light will illuminate. Once the
appliance is fully preheated, the preheat indicator light will turn off and
brewing cycles can begin.
The control panel has two sides: espresso drinks are controlled and dispensed
on the left, and drip coffee and single-serve (K-Cup®) coffee on the right.
Pressing any of the primary buttons (ESPRESSO, FROTH, CLEAN, COFFEE, HOT
WATER, or KEEP WARM) will illuminate only the buttons related to customizing
that function. Appropriate accessories must always be in place in order to
brew a particular type of coffee. For instance the K–cup® adapter must be
correctly inserted when you press COFFEE to brew a single-serve cup.
How to Brew Single-Serve Coffee
1. Fill the water tank with water. You can do this either while it is installed
on the unit or remove it to fi ll under a faucet. Return the tank to the unit,
making sure it is fully seated, and close the lid.
Adding Water
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2. With the unit powered on, select COFFEE on the right side of the control
panel. Place the K-Cup® adapter in the coffee fi lter holder with the word
“FORWARD” facing towards you. The Single light will illuminate on the
control panel; if it doesn’t, make sure the adapter is fully seated in the
fi lter holder. Place a K-Cup® into the center pocket of the adapter. Close
the brew chamber lid. WARNING: If the K-Cup® adapter is not inserted
correctly and not detected, the unit will brew in cups, rather than oz, which
could cause overfl ow.
3. Place a single-serve cup below the brew head on the right side of the unit.
For smaller cups, you can fl ip down the raised platform to bring the cup
closer to the brew head for reducing coffee splatter.
4. If desired, press the OVER ICE button. Select your preferred size (4, 6, 8, 10, or
12 oz) and adjust the temperature and strength, if desired, using the + and
– buttons. Press START | STOP.
5. When the brewing is fi nished, the Ready light will illuminate on the control
panel. To steam milk for your coffee, insert the fi lled milk container, rotate
the nozzle over the cup and press the FROTH button, then START | STOP.
How to Brew Drip Coffee (single serve)
Step 1
How to Brew Drip Coffee (single serve)
Step 2
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How to Brew Drip Coffee (Carafe)
1. Fill the water tank with water and
return it to the unit. If the K-Cup®
adapter was used previously,
pulling it out will also pull out the
drip coffee fi lter holder; be sure
to separate them.
2. Place EITHER the included
reusable mesh fi lter basket
or a paper fi lter in the fi lter
holder. CAUTION: Do not use
the reusable fi lter together
with a paper fi lter; using them
together may cause a backup
of hot water when brewing.
3. Add the desired amount of
ground coffee to the fi lter. We
recommend using about 2 Tbsp
ground coffee for every cup
you want to brew, but adjust
according to your taste.
4. Slide the carafe (with the lid
closed) onto the heating plate.
The Carafe light will blink if the
carafe is not properly seated.
5. With the unit powered on, select
COFFEE on the right side of
the control panel. Select your
preferred amount to brew (4,
6, 8, 10, or 12 cups) and adjust
the temperature and strength,
if desired, using the + and –
buttons. To turn on the Keep
Warm function, press the KEEP
WARM button, then press
START | STOP.
How to Brew Drip Coffee (carafe)
Step 1
How to Brew Drip Coffee (carafe)
Step 2
How to Brew Drip Coffee (carafe)
Step 4
How to Brew Drip Coffee (carafe)
Step 3
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6. When brewing ends, the Ready light will illuminate. There is a pause-and-
serve feature, which will immediately pause brewing when the carafe is
removed from the heating plate. (Keep in mind that pouring a cup mid-
brew can alter the strength and fl avour of the fi nished brew.) If the carafe is
not returned to the heating plate after 2 minutes, brewing will turn off.
Cups to be Brewed
Heaping scoops of
ground coffee (using
included scoop)
Tablespoons Grams
4 3-4 5-7 30-40
6 4-5 8-10 40-50
8 6-7 11-13 60-70
10 7-9 14-16 70-90
12 9-11 17-20 90-110
How to Brew Espresso
The specially designed portafi lter can be used with either ground coffee or with
original-style Nespresso® (or Nespresso®-compatible) capsules. Capsules are
prepackaged doses of coffee grounds in a disposable capsule, typically made
from plastic or aluminum with a foil top. Do NOT use the Vertuo®-style pods,
which are fl atter, as this unit only works with capsules. NOTE: Capsules are best
for single shots. Brewing a capsule as a double yields a much weaker fl avour.
1. Select one of the two portafi lter baskets and drop it into the portafi lter. Use
basket 1 for a single shot of espresso. Use basket 2 for for a double dose of
espresso in a smaller size drink. (If you’re brewing a drink with a Nespresso®
capsule, use the capsule basket instead of a portafi lter basket.)
2. Use the measuring scoop to fi ll the basket with fi nely ground espresso
(approximately 1 level scoop/8 g for a single shot and 2 level scoops/15 g for
a double; do not overfi ll).
3. Using the tamper end of the measuring scoop, press on the grounds
fi rmly and evenly. Be sure the surface is smooth and fl at. Clean any excess
grounds from the portafi lter rim to ensure a proper fi t in the brew head.
How to Brew Espresso
Steps 1-3
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For Either Ground or Capsule Espresso
1. With the unit powered on, select ESPRESSO on the left side of the unit.
2. Position the portafi lter beneath the brew head with its handle pointing left.
Insert the portafi lter up into the brew head, lining up the handle with the
the word INSERT on the brew head.
3. Slowly turn the handle to the right until it’s aligned with the word LOCKED;
you’ll feel some resistance once it is almost in place.
4. Place a heatproof cup or demitasse on the metal coaster over the drip
tray. NOTE: You can fl ip over the metal coaster of the drip tray to change
the height of the cup under the brew head.
5. Select a SINGLE or DOUBLE Espresso by pressing the appropriate
button (see p. 16 for Lattes or Cappuccinos), then press START | STOP.
The Preheat light will come on if the unit hasn’t yet reached brewing
temperature. Preheating will take somewhere between 1 and 2 minutes.
Certain functions, such as Cappuccino, may require further preheating.
When brewing is complete, the Ready light will illuminate. Remove from
platform and enjoy!
How to Brew Espresso
Stesp 4-6
How to Brew Espresso
Stesp 4-6
How to Brew Espresso
Stesp 4-6
How to Brew Espresso
Step 7
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6. To discard the capsule or spent grounds, wait at least 60 seconds after
the previous brew cycle has fi nished, then remove the portafi lter and let
it cool. Remove the capsule holder, then dispose of the capsule properly.
Or, for grounds, hold the portafi lter basket in place by fl ipping up the
portafi lter basket retention clip to partially cover the lip of the basket and
portafi lter. Press on the clip with your thumb to hold the basket in place as
you empty the grounds.
How to Make a Cappuccino or Latte
With its integrated milk frother, the Coffee Station brews creamy lattes and
foam-topped cappuccinos with the touch of one button.
1. With the unit powered on, select ESPRESSO on the left side of the unit.
2. Follow the directions on p. 14 to add ground coffee or a Nespresso® pod
to the portafi lter, and install the portafi lter under the brew head.
3. Remove the milk reservoir lid and fi ll with milk between the MIN and
MAX lines.
4. Place the lid back on the reservoir and slide it into the unit, with the tube
facing forward. (If the reservoir is not properly inserted, the Check Milk
light will illuminate.)
How to Make a Cappuccino or Latte
Step 1
How to Make a Cappuccino or Latte
Step 2
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5. Place a heatproof cup or mug on the metal coaster over the drip tray.
NOTE: Be sure to use a large mug, especially for a double latte (which can
yield as much as 355 ml/12 oz). You can fl ip over the metal coaster of the
drip tray to change the height of the cup under the brew head.
6. Swivel the milk dispensing tube so it’s positioned over the cup. If
necessary, extend the metal nozzle tube to better reach the cup.
7. Select a SINGLE or DOUBLE Cappuccino or Latte by pressing the
appropriate button, then press START | STOP.
8. The unit will fi rst froth the milk and dispense into the cup, then brew
the espresso for your drink. When the unit is fi nished, the Ready light
will illuminate.
9. When you are fi nished making cappuccinos or lattes, the CLEAN button
will begin to blink as a reminder to immediately run a Quick Clean cycle
to clean the frothing wand (see p. 22). If there is milk left in the reservoir,
remove the reservoir and refrigerate it for future use. (Do not store milk in
the reservoir for more than 1 week, as the container is not air-tight. Before
refi lling, always clean the reservoir and use fresh milk.)
How to Make a Cappuccino or Latte
Step 3
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Special Functions
Over Ice
Perfect for making individual iced coffee drinks, the Over Ice function starts
out hot to extract full flavour, then reduces the temperature to minimize ice
melt. It is available in single-serve mode only. To use: with the unit in COFFEE |
Single-serve mode, place an ice-filled glass on the shelf trivet. Press the OVER
ICE button, select your brew size, then press START | STOP. NOTE: Temperature
and strength are not adjustable for the Over Ice function. NOTE: Though the
Over Ice function is available for single-serve mode only, espressos can be
brewed into ice-filled cups without this function for iced lattes, Americanos,
etc. because the shot volume is small enough to cause minimal ice melt.
Delay Brew
The Delay Brew function allows you to program drip-coffee brew to run
in the future, so you have a hot pot of coffee ready for you whenever you
choose. To use it, ensure the Coffee Station is first set up to brew in Carafe
mode and has the empty carafe seated on the warming plate. Press the
DELAY BREW button; the starting time will blink. Use the + and – buttons to
adjust the time you wish to begin brewing, using the HR/MIN button to toggle
between hours and minutes. Set any additional parameters for the brew
that you’d like to customize: strength, temperature, and/or volume. Press
START | STOP to confirm. The DELAY BREW button will turn blue, indicating
that it is programmed to brew in the future. (If the lid is open, if the carafe is
missing, or if the K-Cup® adapter is seated, DELAY BREW will continue to blink,
indicating the unit is not properly set. If DELAY BREW is still blinking when the
programmed brew time is reached, the cycle will immediately terminate
without brewing.
To cancel a programmed Delay Brew function, simply press the DELAY BREW
button again. NOTE: If you want to use the Delay Brew function daily, you’ll
need to reset it each day, but after programming the time once, it will keep the
previously programmed time.
While a Delay Brew function is programmed, you can still use the coffee maker
for a single-serve K-Cup® coffee, but be sure to return the filter with grounds to
the unit before the time it is set to brew.
IMPORTANT: Be sure the water tank is filled and there is coffee in the brewing
chamber. The minimum water mark is 590ml (20 oz), so if it is above that but
not full enough to brew a larger pot, the unit will brew only what is there, then
the Low Water light will illuminate, and brewing will terminate.
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Special Functions
Keep Warm
The Keep Warm function keeps your coffee in the carafe warm for up to 2
hours. When setting up a carafe brew, the Keep Warm default is to be on for
60 minutes (the Keeping Warm light will be illuminated when the warming
plate is on). The Keep Warm function can also be turned on manually and the
duration adjusted: Press the KEEP WARM button, then use the + and - buttons
to choose how long the warming plate will be on. At this point, you can either
press any function button to save the new time and exit to Standby mode OR
press the START | STOP button to start the warming plate with the new time.
The warming plate will automatically turn off when the set time has expired.
To turn Keep Warm off at anytime, press the KEEP WARM button. Once the
unit has finished brewing, you can modify the amount of time remaining for
the plate to be on by holding down the KEEP WARM button for 3 seconds.
CAUTION: Be sure to place only heatproof items on the warming plate.
How to Program Favorites
Using the Favorites function, you can save up to 3 favorite brew cycles
on your Coffee Station for one-touch brewing of any style of coffee.
(Though favorites can be used for espresso drinks, these are already one-
touch programs, so it may be more beneficial to use the favorites for carafe
and single-serve styles.)
To program a favorite, first set all your parameters, as desired: brew strength,
temperature and volume. You can even program a Delay Brew setting with
your chosen start time. (Delay Brew is already a one-touch function, but this
lets you have multiple Delay Brew times pre-set.) Press and hold FAV 1, FAV
2, or FAV 3 for 3 seconds. The unit will beep to confirm that the settings are
saved.
Once saved, to select a particular favorite, simply press that button. Ensure
that the unit is filled with water and coffee, and the appropriate cup or carafe
is in place, then press START | STOP.
Hot Water
The Coffee Station has a Hot Water function, perfect for dispensing one-
touch hot water for tea, hot cocoa, or instant noodles. It’s dispensed from an
independent nozzle, completely separate from the coffee system, so you get
fresh-tasting water every time, without any coffee residue. To use, place a
cup (or carafe) under the coffee brew head. With the unit powered on, press
HOT WATER, select the amount in ounces (similar to single-serve coffee), then
press START | STOP.
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Special Functions
Froth Milk
The unit has a milk froth-only option, which allows you to add steamed milk
and foam to non-espresso coffee drinks, or to froth milk for hot chocolate or
other beverages.
With the unit powered on, fill the milk reservoir and slide it into place on the
unit. The Check Milk light will turn off.
If you’re frothing milk for a just-brewed single-serve coffee, you can swivel the
froth dispensing tube so it’s positioned over the cup on the coffee platform.
(Otherwise, hold or place a cup or pitcher under the froth dispensing tube.)
Press FROTH, then choose the volume of frothed milk by pressing the SINGLE
or DOUBLE Cappuccino button. Press START | STOP. The unit will froth and
dispense milk; approximately 50 ml for the single and 100 ml for the double.
NOTE: If you try to run a frothing cycle before the unit is fully preheated (for
instance, immediately after powering on), the Preheat light will illuminate. As
soon as the unit has fully preheated, the frothing cycle will begin immediately.
After making the frothed milk, the CLEAN button will begin to blink. Place a
small cup under the wand. Press START | STOP and it will shoot water out of the
wand. After running the this Quick Clean cycle, it will automatically return to
standby mode. If you want to bypass the Quick Clean, you can press
CLEAN instead of START | STOP—do this, for instance, if you want to froth
another beverage.
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Having Trouble?
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Preheat light comes on when
trying to brew.
The unit is not fully preheated. Wait about 2 minutes and
light should turn off, then
brewing functions will become
available.
When trying to brew K-Cup®
pods, the unit is stuck in
Carafe mode. (Carafe light
is illuminated, or unit is
displaying volume in cups
rather than oz.)
The K-Cup® adapter is not fully
seated.
Remove and reinsert the
K-Cup® adapter, making sure
the adapter is sitting flush
over the filter basket.
Brewed coffee overflowing
from filter basket.
Both the reusable filter and a
paper filter were used.
Use only the reusable mesh
filter OR a paper filter, not both
together.
Carafe light is blinking.
Carafe is missing or not fully
seated on the heating plate.
Place carafe on the heating
plate.
Espresso not flowing out of the
brew head.
1. Coffee grind is too fine.
2. Too much coffee in filter
basket.
3. Coffee has been tamped
down too much.
1. Use a coarser grind.
2. Add less coffee to the
portafilter.
3. Refill filter and use less
pressure when tamping.
Espresso leaking out from
around the portafilter.
1. Portafilter not rotated to
full lock position.
2. Coffee grounds were left
around the filter basket
rim.
3. Too much coffee in filter
basket.
1. Rotate portafilter to
locked position (handle
aligns with “Locked”).
2. Wipe off rim.
3. Fill with less coffee.
Check Milk light comes on
when trying to brew a latte or
cappuccino.
Milk reservoir is missing or not
fully seated on the unit.
Remove and reinsert the
milk reservoir.
Milk is not frothy or not coming
out of the dispensing tube.
1. Milk is not cold enough.
2. Froth dispensing tube is
blocked.
3. Internal parts of frother
need cleaning.
1. Chill milk and milk
reservoir.
2. Follow the instructions
on p. 24 to clean the milk
reservoir and the froth
dispensing tube.
3. Follow the instructions on
p. 25–26 to clean frother
internal parts.
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Keep It Clean
Regular maintenance will keep your Coffee Station in excellent working order.
Daily maintenance is quick and easy; for more periodic tasks refer to this chart
Task Frequency See p.
Wash any accessories used. Daily 22
Run a quick clean cycle on the milk frother wand Immediately after use 22
Remove and refrigerate milk reservoir (no need
to empty)
Immediately after use 22
Wipe down exterior housing Daily 22
Empty and wash water tank Weekly 23
Empty and wash milk reservoir Weekly (if used) 23
Flush of frother system Weekly (if used daily) 23
Replace water filter Every 30-60 Days 23
Deep clean of frother internal parts Every 30-60 Days (depending
on frequency of use)
24
Descaling coffee, espresso, and hot
water systems
Every 100 cycles (50 for
hot water)
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After Each Use
1. If the milk frother is used, it’s important to run a frother Quick Clean cycle
immediately to clear out the frothing tube (unless you’re making a second
frothed-milk drink). As soon as the frothing cycle finishes, CLEAN will begin
to blink. Place an empty 170 ml (6 oz) or larger cup under the milk tube, then
press START | STOP. The unit will flush a small amount of hot water through
the frothing tube to purge out any remains of milk in the tube. After the
quick clean, the unit will return to Ready mode. NOTE: if you’re immediately
making a second frothed-milk drink, you can bypass this Quick Clean cycle
by pressing the CLEAN button, but always run it when you are finished with
a coffee-making session. If you forget or accidentally exit this Quick Clean
setup, you can run a Quick Clean cycle manually by pressing CLEAN, then
SINGLE, then START | STOP.
2. Clean any accessories used—carafe, filter basket and filter holder, K-cup®
adapter, rubber trivet, portafilter and portafilter baskets, espresso coaster
and drip tray—with warm, soapy water, then rinse and dry thoroughly. These
accessories are also top-rack dishwasher safe, except for the portafilter.
(Remove the lid of the carafe before putting in the dishwasher.)
3. If there is milk left in the reservoir, remove the reservoir and refrigerate it for
the next use (empty and wash it once a week; see below).
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4. Wipe down the Coffee Station’s housing with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use
abrasive sponges or cleaners, which can damage the fi nish.
Cleaning the Milk and Water Reservoirs (weekly)
1. Empty the milk reservoir (discard any milk that’s been in there for a week).
Wash the reservoir and lid in warm, soapy water, then rinse and dry
thoroughly before reassembling. The reservoir is top-rack dishwasher safe,
but the lid can’t be effectively cleaned in the dishwasher.
2. Remove the water tank from the unit. Remove the water fi lter assembly and
wash the tank it in warm, soapy water, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Reinstall the
water fi lter (see p. 10) and return the tank to the unit. Empty the water tank
before any long periods of nonuse.
Milk Frother Internal Flush (weekly)
1. After emptying and cleaning the milk reservoir, fi ll it with water and insert it
into the unit.
2. Place a 295 ml (10 oz) cup or larger under the froth dispensing tube.
3. From Standby mode, press CLEAN then FROTH. Select the DOUBLE button,
then press START | STOP. The unit will fl ush the entire frothing system with
water, dispensing it into the cup.
4. When the cycle fi nishes, the unit will enter Standby mode. Empty the cup
and milk reservoir.
Replacing the Water Filter (30-60 days)
We recommend changing the water fi lter cartridge approximately every 30 to 60
days. Replacement fi lter cartridges are NOT included with your Coffee Station but
sold on our website; use the QR code below to order additional fi lters To replace:
1. Remove the fi lter assembly from the water tank.
2. Pull off the cap (attached to the stalk) and discard the old fi lter.
3. Soak the new fi lter in cool water for 5 minutes, then rinse under
running water.
4. Place a new fi lter in the basket and replace the cap.
5. Lower the fi lter assembly, basket-side down, into the water tank and insert it
into the port at the bottom of the tank to lock it in place.
Scan here to order
replacement water
fi lter cartridges for
your Coffee Station.
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2. Remove the lid assembly and
transfer any remaining milk to
another container and refrigerate.
3. Twist the froth dispensing tube in
either direction until it’s pointing
straight up, then pull away from
the lid. Twist the pipe at the
other end of the lid (the steam
adapter) counter-clockwise and
pull away. Remove the suction
straw by simply pulling off.
4. Turn the lid over. Rotate the
dial on the lid to the unlocked
position, then remove the dial
and set it aside.
5. Separate the two pieces of the
lid, and then lift out the tubing
assembly inside.
Frother Deep Clean (30-60 days)
Over time, milk residue can build up in the frother’s internal parts, requiring a
deep cleaning. Depending on frequency of use, we recommend doing this deep
cleaning every 1 to 2 months, or whenever you notice a decrease in the amount
or quality of the milk foam.
1. Remove the milk reservoir from the unit.
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6. Gently pull outward on the froth
tubing assembly to separate all
the small silicone, plastic, and
metal parts.
7. Pull the metal sleeve off the froth
dispensing tube and separate
the two parts of the steam
adapter.
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8. Transfer all of these small parts to a bowl of warm soapy water and wash
by hand.
9. Transfer to a bowl of fresh water and rinse thoroughly. (We recommend
washing in bowls so as not to lose any parts.)
10. Let the parts dry, then reassemble by pushing them back into place as
shown in the diagrams.
11. Snap the upper and lower lid pieces together, then put the locking dial in
place and turn to lock it.
12. Reinsert the froth dispensing tube and suction straw into the lid and return
the lid to the milk reservoir.
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Keep It Clean
Every 100 Uses: Descaling the brewing systems
Calcium buildup (or “scale”), caused over time by minerals commonly found in
water, can adversely affect brewing and shorten the life of your appliance. After
the Coffee or Espresso system runs 100 times (or 50 times for Hot Water) the
Coffee Station. will notify you to run a descaling cycle on that system: in Standby
mode the CLEAN button will blink. Press the CLEAN button and the system that
needs descaling will illuminate. If you have very hard water, the unit may require
more frequent descaling; we recommend running a descale cycle when you
notice an increase in the time required to brew espresso or when the drip-coffee
cycle is especially slow or noisy.
To descale a system:
1. Prepare a commercial descaling solution according to package directions
or mix a 50/50 solution of water and white vinegar. Add the solution to the
water tank; the amount needed depends on which system you’re cleaning,
see chart on the following page.
2. With the unit powered on, press CLEAN on the control panel. The CLEAN
button will blink and the system that needs descaling (ESPRESSO, COFFEE,
or HOT WATER) will illuminate in blue.
3. Set an empty receptacle (see chart on the following page) under the brew
head/water outlet of whichever system you are cleaning. If descaling the
espresso system, insert and lock the portafilter (no basket) in place. If
descaling the coffee system, remove the K-cup® adapter but keep the filter
holder in place.
4. Press START | STOP to start the cleaning cycle. The unit will run the descaling
solution through the tubing of the selected system to dissolve and flush out
the calcium buildup.
5. When the cleaning function ends, the unit will return to standby mode.
Empty the receptacle of cleaning solution and return it to under the brew
head/outlet.
6. Empty the water tank and refill to the MAX fill line with fresh water. Run the
cleaning cycle twice more with fresh water, emptying the receptacle
and refilling the tank with clean water in between, to flush the unit of
descaling solution.
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Descaling Specifics
Refer to this chart to determine how much descaling solution to add to the
reservoir and what size receptacle to use for the discard.
Brewing System Descaling Solution Amount Receptacle
Espresso 770 ml (26 oz) Heatproof 475 ml (or larger) liquid
measuring cup
Coffee 1630 ml (55 oz) Use carafe
Hot Water 830 ml (28 oz) Use carafe
All Three Systems 2.6 L (89 oz) Carafe under drip coffee
brewhead AND 475 ml measuring
cup under espresso brewhead.
NOTE: Though the Coffee, Espresso, and Hot Water systems each need to be
descaled separately, you can do them one after the other if you prefer, even if
they’re not all due for descaling yet. We recommend cleaning all of them with
the descaling solution, then doing two rinse cycles on all. The cycle counter
will be reset to 0 for all three systems after doing this, even if a descaling was
not already due.
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Terms & Conditions
Limited Warranty
RJ Brands, LLC d/b/a Chefman® offers a limited 1-year Warranty (the
“Warranty”) available on sales through authorized distributors and retailers
only. Please note that this Warranty becomes valid from the date of delivery
and that the Warranty is nontransferable and applies only to the
original purchaser.
This Warranty is void without proof of purchase within the United States and
Canada. Please be aware that this Warranty supersedes all other warranties
and constitutes the entire agreement between the consumer and Chefman®.
Any changes to the Terms and Conditions of this Warranty must be in writing,
signed by a representative of Chefman®. No other party has the right or ability
to alter or change the Terms and Conditions of this Warranty.
We may ask you to please submit, via email, photos and/or video of the issue
you are experiencing. This is to help us better assess the matter and possibly
offer a quick fix. Photos and/or video may also be required to determine
Warranty eligibility.
We encourage you to register your product. Registering can make the Warranty
process easier and can keep you informed of any updates or recalls on
your product. To register, follow the directions on the Chefman® Warranty
Registration page in the Chefman® User Guide. Please retain your proof of
purchase even after registering. In the event that you do not have proof of
your purchase date, we may declare your Warranty void or we may, at our sole
discretion, apply the date of manufacture as the purchase date for purposes of
this Warranty.
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Terms & Conditions
What the Warranty Covers
• Manufacturer Defects
Chefman® products are warranted against defects in material and
workmanship, under normal household use, for a period of 1 year from the
date of delivery when used in accordance with the directions listed in the
Chefman® User Guide. If your product does not work as it should, please
contact Customer Support at support@chefman.com so that we may
assist you.
This Warranty Does Not Cover
• Misuse
Damage that occurs from neglectful or improper use of products, including,
but not limited to, damage that occurs as a result of usage with incompatible
voltage, regardless of whether the product was used with a converter or
adapter. See Safety Instructions in the Chefman® User Guide for information
on proper use of product;
• Poor Maintenance
General lack of proper care. We encourage you to take care of your
Chefman® products so that you may continue to enjoy them. Please see
Keep It Clean directions in this Chefman® User Guide for information on
proper maintenance;
• Commercial Use
Damage that occurs from commercial use;
• Normal Wear and Tear
Damage or degradation expected to occur due to normal use over time;
• Altered Products
Damage that occurs from alterations or modifications by any entity other
than Chefman® such as the removal of the rating label affixed to the
product;
• Catastrophic Events
Damage that occurs from fire, floods, or natural disasters; or
• Loss of Interest
Claims of loss of interest or enjoyment.
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Terms & Conditions
For product information, please visit us at Chefman.com.
EXCEPT WHERE SUCH LIABILITY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT
COVER, AND CHEFMAN® SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO, OR
LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, OR LOST SALES OR PROFITS OR DELAY OR FAILURE TO
PERFORM THIS WARRANTY OBLIGATION. THE REMEDIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE THE
EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES UNDER THIS WARRANTY, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT,
TORT OR OTHERWISE.
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How do I register my product?
All you need to do is fill out a simple Chefman® registration form.
You can easily access the form in one of the two ways listed below:
• Visit Chefman.com/register.
• Scan the QR code to the right to access site.
NOTE: Label depicted here is an example.
Please see label on your product for actual model/date code/access code.
Warranty Registration
What do I need to register my product?
• Contact Information
• Model Number (see example below)
• Proof of Purchase (online confirmation, receipt, gift receipt)
• Date Code (see example below)
• Access Code (see example below)
Date Code:
0000
Access Code:
Xxxxxxxx
XXXXX
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Coffee Station
8-in-1 Beverage Center
Chefman® is a registered trademark of RJ Brands, LLC.
K-Cup® is a registered trademark of Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.
Nespresso® is a registered trademark of Nestlé Nespresso S.A.
The Chefman® Coffee Station is not affiliated with or sponsored by Keurig Green
Mountain, Inc. or Nestlé Nespresso S.A.
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