Coffee Station Pro
10-in-1 Beverage
Center
RJ54-CS-V2-SERIES
COVER DRAWING
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1. Water tank with handle
2. Control panel
3. Drip coffee carafe
4. Milk reservoir
5. Fold-down cup platform with removable rubber trivet
6. Warming plate (with HOT indicator light)
7. Nespresso® capsule basket
8. Single & double portafilter baskets
9. Measuring scoop | tamper
10. Removable espresso drip tray
11. Adjustable-height espresso coaster
12. Portafilter
13. Coffee filter holder
14. K-Cup® adapter
15. Reusable drip coffee filter basket
16. Removable accessory storage tray
17. 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. Clock SET button
6. Clock
7. HR | MIN adjustment buttons
8. Favorite buttons
9. Ready light
10. START | STOP button
11. Preheat light
12. Preheating alert | Error warning light
13. Cool Cycle light
14. Check Milk warning light
15. Low Water warning light
CONTROL PANEL
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Control Panel
16. DELAY BREW button (drip coffee only)
17. STRENGTH | TEMPERATURE adjustment buttons
18. OVER ICE button
19. COFFEE button
20. HOT WATER button
21. KEEP WARM button
22. COLD BREW/COLD PRESSED button
23. Carafe light (illuminates when K-Cup® adapter is not inserted)
24. Keeping Warm light
25. Single light (illuminates when K-Cup® adapter is inserted)
26. Single and Carafe size selector buttons (4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 oz/cups)
CONTROL PANEL
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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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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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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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.
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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. Remove the red plug from the back of the coffee maker, then set the
water tank in its base, making sure it’s fully seated. (The red plug must be
removed before the water tank can be installed.)
4. 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. 21).
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How to Make Hot Coffee Drinks
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 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 fill 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 filter 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
filter 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 overflow.
3. Place a single-serve cup below the brew head on the right side of the unit.
For smaller cups, you can flip 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 (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 finished, the Ready light will illuminate on the control
panel. To steam milk for your coffee, insert the filled 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 filter holder; be sure
to separate them.
2. Place EITHER the included
reusable mesh filter basket
or a paper filter in the filter
holder. CAUTION: Do not use
the reusable filter together
with a paper filter; using them
together may cause a backup
of hot water when brewing.
3. Add the desired amount of
ground coffee to the filter.
See the chart on p. 14 for our
recommended amount of coffee
per cup, 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 flavor of the finished brew.) If the carafe is
not returned to the heating plate after 2 minutes, brewing will turn off.
Recommended Amounts of Ground Coffee
Cups to be Brewed
Heaping scoops of ground coffee
(using included scoop)
Grams
4 3-4 30-40
6 4-5 40-50
8 6-7 60-70
10 7-9 70-90
12 9-11 90-110
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How to Make Hot Espresso Drinks
How to Brew Espresso
The specially designed portafilter 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.
1. Select one of the two portafilter baskets and drop it into the portafilter. Use
basket 1 for a single shot of espresso. Use basket 2 for for a double dose of
espresso in a smaller size drink.
2. Use the measuring scoop to fill the basket with finely ground espresso
(approximately 1 level scoop/8 g for a single shot and 2 level scoops/15 g for
a double shot; do not overfill).
3. Using the tamper end of the measuring scoop, press on the grounds
firmly and evenly. Be sure the surface is smooth and flat. Clean any excess
grounds from the portafilter rim to ensure a proper fit in the brew head.
4. Alternatively, to brew with a Nespresso®-style capsule, place it in the
capsule adapter and screw the two pieces together. NOTE: Capsules are
best for single shots. Brewing a capsule as a double yields a much weaker
flavor. Do NOT use the Vertuo®-style pods, which are flatter, as this unit only
works with capsules.
For Either Ground or Capsule Espresso
1. With the unit powered on, select ESPRESSO on the left side of the unit.
2. Position the portafilter beneath the brew head with its handle pointing left.
Insert the portafilter up into the brew head, lining up the handle with the
the word INSERT on the brew head.
How to Brew Espresso
Steps 1-3
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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 flip 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,
then press START | STOP.
6. When brewing is complete, the Ready light will illuminate. Remove from
platform and enjoy! Wait at least 60 seconds after brewing, then remove
the portafilter and let it cool. To empty the spent coffee grounds, flip up
the portafilter basket retention clip to partially cover the lip of the basket.
Press the clip with your thumb to hold the basket in place as you tap the
portafilter against the side of a waste bin.
Espresso Drink Volumes
Selected Size Approx. Volume
Single 30 ml
Double 60 ml
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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How to Make Hot Cappuccino or
Latte Drinks
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. 15 to add ground coffee or a Nespresso®
capsule to the portafilter, and install the portafilter under the brew head.
3. Remove the milk reservoir lid and fill 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 285 ml). You can flip 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 first froth the milk and dispense into the cup, then brew
the espresso for your drink. When the unit is finished, the Ready light
will illuminate.
9. When you are finished making cappuccinos or lattes, we recommend
immediately running a quick Clean cycle to clean the frothing wand (see p.
24). 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 refilling, always clean the reservoir and use
fresh milk.
Cappuccino and Latte Drink Volumes
Selected Size Approx. Volume
Single Cappuccino 150 ml
Double Cappuccino 225 ml
Single Latte 175 ml
Double Latte 285 ml
How to Make a Cappuccino or Latte
Step 3
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How to Make Cold Coffee Drinks
Over Ice
Available for both single-serve and carafe coffee, the Over Ice function brews
smaller volumes (see chart below) at full strength to compensate for ice melt.
Temperature is not adjustable. To use: Set up the unit for either carafe or single-
serve mode with an ice-filled carafe or glass. Press the OVER ICE button, choose a
size, and press START | STOP. There are long pauses with this function, so be sure
the Ready light is lit before removing the cup or carafe.
Cold Brew Coffee
Available for both single-serve and carafe coffee, this function brews cool, slow,
smaller volumes to extract maximum flavor with minimal ice melt. To use: Set up
the unit for either carafe or single-serve mode and select your preferred size (see
chart below). Place a mug under the hot water outlet. Press COFFEE, then Cold
Brew. In most cases, the Cool Cycle light will blink, meaning the unit needs to
cool the water in the boiler (see p. 21). Press START | STOP. About 5 oz of water will
dispense into the mug. After the Cool Cycle light turns off, remove the mug, then
place an ice-filled carafe or glass on the platform and press START | STOP again.
Over Ice | Cold Brew Recommended Amounts and Yields
Single
Selected
Button
Amount to
Use
Actual
Yield
8 oz 1 K-Cup 4 oz
10 oz 1 K-Cup 5 oz
12 oz 1 K-Cup 6 oz
Cold-Pressed Espresso
This function brews espresso at a low temperature and slower rate, resulting in a
smoother brew with less acidity. The volume is the same as for hot espresso (see
p. 16). To use it, set up the unit for espresso brewing and set a mug on the carafe
platform. Select the SINGLE or DOUBLE espresso icon, then press Cold Pressed
on the right side of the unit. In most cases, the Cool Cycle light will blink (see p. 21).
Press START | STOP. About 5 oz of water will dispense into the mug. After the Cool
Cycle light turns off, press START | STOP again and the cold brewing process
will begin.
Carafe
Selected
Button
Amount to
Use
Actual
Yield
4 cups 3-4 scoops 2 cups
6 cups 4-5 scoops 3 cups
8 cups 6-7 scoops 4 cups
10 cups 7-9 scoops 5 cups
12 cups 9-11 scoops 6 cups
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Special Functions
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.
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 button. Press START | STOP. The unit will froth and dispense milk;
approximately 70 ml for the single and 120 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, we recommend immediately running a quick
clean cycle to clean any milk residue inside of the frother (see p. 24).
Preheating
The Coffee Station immediately begins heating water for brewing when it is
powered on or woken up from sleep mode. If you press START on a brewing
function before it has reached brewing temperature, the Preheat light will turn
on in red. As soon as the unit is fully heated, brewing will begin automatically.
Preheating usually takes 1 to 2 minutes, although certain functions, such as
Cappuccino, may require further preheating.
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Special Functions
Cool Cycle
When the Coffee Station is powered on, it immediately begins preheating
the water for use. However the Cold Brew Coffee and Cold Pressed Espresso
functions require cooler water. If the water in the boiler is already too hot, the
Cool Cycle light will blink after you make one of those selections. When this
happens, place a large cup or mug under the hot water outlet (on the carafe
plate). Do NOT yet place your carafe or glass there. Press START | STOP, and
the unit will flush about 5 oz of cool water through the boiler and into the mug.
When the Cool Cycle has finished running (about 20 seconds), the light will
stop blinking and the START | STOP button will light up. Remove the cup of
water and set your carafe, glass, or espresso cup in place. Press START | STOP
again and brewing will begin. NOTE: If you run a cold brew or cold pressed
function immediately after waking up the unit from Sleep mode, it may
bypass the Cool Cycle because the water won’t already be heated.
Delay Brew
The Delay Brew function allows you to program carafe coffee to brew in the
future, so you have a hot pot of coffee ready for you whenever you choose.
To use it, first ensure the Coffee Station is 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 has been left in the brew chamber, 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.
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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.
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.
To use a saved 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.
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Having Trouble?
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Error alert light plus an error
code appears on screen.
1. + E01X - Overheated temp.
sensor
2. + E02 - Temp. sensor
malfunction
3. + E03 - Low water flow in
a pump
1. Unplug unit and let it cool down for
a few minutes before restarting.
2. Unplug, then plug in and turn
back on.
3. Unplug, refill water tank and turn
back on.
In all cases, if the problem persists,
contact customer service.
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. (unit displays 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 lights up when
brewing 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. 24–25
to clean the milk reservoir and the
froth dispensing tube.
3. Follow the instructions on p. 26–27
to clean frother internal parts.
Delay Brew light is blinking.
1. The lid is open.
2. The carafe is missing.
3. The K-Cup® adapter has
been left in the brew
chamber.
1. Close the lid.
2. Seat the carafe on warming plate.
3. Remove the adapter from the
chamber and make sure coffee-
filled filter is in place.
Why is my cold brew or over-
ice coffee not cold?
While Cold Brew/Pressed
functions are brewed at a
lower temperature to minimize
ice melt, they do not come
out COLD.
Brew these styles of coffee directly
into an ice-filled cup, carafe, or glass.
Depending on what you add (such as
cold milk), you may also want to add
more ice after brewing.
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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 24
Run a quick clean cycle on the milk frother wand Immediately after use 24
Remove and refrigerate milk reservoir (no need
to empty)
Immediately after use 24
Wipe down exterior housing Daily 24
Empty and wash water tank Weekly 25
Empty and wash milk reservoir Weekly (if used) 25
Flush of frother system Weekly (if used daily) 25
Deep clean of frother internal parts Every 30-60 Days (depending
on frequency of use)
26-27
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): Place an empty 170 ml (6 oz) or larger cup under the milk
tube, then press CLEAN, then SINGLE, then 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.
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 and
the portafilter baskets. (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 p. 25).
4. Wipe down the Coffee Station’s housing with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use
abrasive sponges or cleaners, which can damage the finish.
5. The clean, dry portafilter can be hung on the left side of the unit for storage.
Simply pull the round cover off the storage notch and insert the portafilter in
the notch. The round cover can be kept in the accessory storage tray.
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Keep It Clean
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 and wash it in warm, soapy water; rinse
and dry thoroughly. 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, fill 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 flush the entire frothing system with
water, dispensing it into the cup.
4. When the cycle finishes, the unit will enter Standby mode. Empty the cup
and milk reservoir.
Frother Deep Clean (30-60 days)
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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.
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.
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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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Keep It Clean
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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Notes
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Notes
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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
RJ54CSV2SERIESUG061526
Coffee Station Pro
10-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.
