CoFFee STaTion
item Stock number
169069
UPC: 681131690690
For Customer assistance, call Customer Service at
1-877-207-0923 (US) or 1-877-556-0973 (Canada)
169069
PArts
Coffee
espresso/Cappuccino
1. hinged Water Chamber
2. Drip Coffee on/off Button
3. swing-out Filter holder
4. Glass Carafe
a) Boiler Cap
b) espresso/Cappuccino
on/off Button
c) espresso strength Control
d) steam Control Knob
e) steam nozzle
5. thermostatically Controlled
Warming Plate
6. A/C Cord and Cord storage
f) Filter holder
g) metal Filter
h) Glass Carafe with handle and Lid
i) removable overflow Grid
j) Cup Adaptor
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oPerAtinG instruCtions
espresso/Cappuccino
oPerAtinG instruCtions
espresso/Cappuccino
Filter Coffee:
the coffee maker is a combination coffee, espresso, and cappuccino maker that
incorporates all of these functions in an all-in-one space saving coffee/espresso
making system. this appliance offers ease of operation and flawless performance.
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instruCtions For use
Before You Start…
We recommend that you get familiar with all the parts of your Coffee Station
before operating the machine. With the unit unplugged, begin by inserting the
metal filter (g) into the filter holder (f), fit the filter holder into the brewing head,
and remove and replace the boiler cap (a). try the on/off button and steam
controller, and check out all parts of the coffee maker as well. Wash all loose parts
in warm, soapy water, rinse thoroughly and dry. it is also recommended that you
operate your Brew station once without coffee using the instructions provided for
espresso and coffee making.
CaUTion – PreSSUre
it is important to never open the boiler cap (a) or remove the filter holder (f) while
your Coffee Station is turned “ on ”, or as long as there is pressure in the boiler.
Please follow the instructions listed below to see if the machine is still under
pressure. These safety precautions should be followed while your machine is in
use and ten to fifteen minutes after last use of the machine.
removing Pressure
1. make sure the machine is in the “ off ” position.
2. unplug the machine.
3. hold a pitcher with cold water underneath the steam nozzle and insert nozzle
into the pitcher.
4. once the steam nozzle is immersed in the pitcher of water, turn the steam
control knob in a counterclockwise direction. Continue this procedure until no
more steam comes out of the steam nozzle.
5. turn the steam control knob to the clockwise direction.
6. now you can remove the boiler cap and filter holder.
7. in case there is still water in the boiler chamber, remove the glass carafe and
drip tray, and turn the machine upside down to empty any remaining water in
the chamber.
Preparing espresso
espresso is a far richer and stronger brew than regular coffee. it should be deep,
dark and delicious. most people find that they enjoy it in small quantities because
of its richness, and for that reason, espresso is usually served in small (2-2 1/2 oz.)
demitasse cups. Your Coffee Station, when properly used, will produce espresso
that is deep, dark and delicious. Just follow the instructions and use fresh, well-
roasted, pre-ground espresso beans you grind yourself. remember: espresso
requires a finer grind than regular coffee.
1. Place your Coffee Station near an electrical outlet and plug in the machine. make
sure the espresso button is in the off position.
2. Place the metal filter (g) into the filter holder (f) (see figure 1). the metal is marked
on the inside indicating 2 or 4 cups. Fill to the desired level.
3. Fill the metal filter with ground espresso coffee (see figure 2). Pack the coffee lightly
and clear any excess coffee from the rim of the filter holder. this will ensure the
filter holder will fit properly into the brewing head.
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instruCtions For use
attention: Do not pack coffee tightly. Do not fill more coffee than indicated by the
4-Cup marking. this might cause clogging or overflow (see section Problems &
Causes).
4. insert the filter holder to the machine. raise the filter holder up into brewing
head and turn the filter holder firmly to the right, until it can go no further. the
filter holder should be as far right in the lock range as possible. if the filter is not
at least in the middle of the lock range, do not operate the machine. rather,
remove the filter holder and reinsert it as described above until the filter is within
the lock rage (see figure 3). Following this procedure will prevent the filter
holder from being dislodged as pressure builds up during the brewing
process.
5. unscrew the boiler cap (a) by turning it counter-clockwise (see figure 4).
6. using the glass carafe, fill the boiler chamber with fresh, cold water (see figure 5)
to the corresponding water level.
measuring Guidelines: the glass carafe (i) has markings for 2 cups and 4 cups and
steaming. 2 cups of water yields 2 cups of espresso. 3 cups of water yields 2 cups
espresso, plus steam for frothing milk for cappuccino. 4 cups of water yields 4 cups
espresso. 5 1/2 cups of water is the upper rim of the metal band surrounding the
carafe.
CaUTion: never fill the boiler chamber while your Coffee Station is in operation.
it should be in the off position. never pour more than 12 oz. of water into the boiler
chamber.
7. Place the boiler cap (a) on the machine and turn it clockwise until it is secure
(see figure 6).
8. next, place the carafe lid on the carafe (h) so that the opening points towards
the pouring spout on the carafe (see figure 7).
9. Position the carafe under the filter holder. make sure that the nozzle in the
filter holder points through the opening of the carafe lid (see figure 8).
attention: make sure that the overflow grid (j) is in place.
10. to make espresso directly into the cups, snap the cup adapter (j) onto the filter
holder (see figure 9). Place cups directly under the two spouts (see figure 10).
11. now you are ready to make espresso. simply press the “espresso / Cappuccino”
button to turn on. (see figure 11). the on/off indicator light will illuminate. turn
the espresso strength control (c) to desired level. (see figure 12 & 13).
12. After approximately 2 minutes the water will have reached the proper
temperature. the water at this time will pass through the ground coffee,
producing espresso in the glass carafe or in the cups, whichever you choose.
13. once the espresso has stopped brewing, turn off the machine by depressing
the “espresso / Cappuccino” button. (see figure11). the control light will go out,
indicating that the machine is off.
14. Before you remove the filter holder for cleaning, make sure that the boiler is no
longer under pressure (see section CAution - Pressure).
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instruCtions For use
attention
Hot Surface
the filter holder may be hot during operation, to remove the filter holder, turn the
filter to the left, until the holder dislodges from the machine. (see figure 14)
the metal parts might still be hot and can be cooled down by running cold water over
them. to make more espresso, proceed as follows: Check to see if the boiler chamber
is empty and not under pressure (see section CAution - Pressure). remove filter
holder (f). empty metal filter (see figure 15). repeat steps 1-4 of this section.
Steam only
the glass carafe (i) has markings for 2 cups and 4 cups and steaming. 2 cups of
water yields 2 cups of espresso. 3 cups of water yields 2 cups espresso, plus steam
for frothing milk for cappuccino. 4 cups of water yields 4 cups espresso. 5 1/2 cups
of water is the upper rim of the metal band surrounding the carafe.
Preparing Cappuccino
1. the first step in making cappuccino is to make espresso. therefore, fill the glass
carafe with the amount of water that is required to make the desired amount of
espresso, plus additional water for frothing milk (see section making espresso).
2. Fill a small stainless steel pitcher 1/3 to 1/2 full with fresh, cold milk and set aside.
3. Follow the espresso directions through item #11.
note: Do not use the cup adapter to make cappuccino, use only the glass carafe.
4. As soon as half the required amount of espresso is produced, turn the strength
control knob clockwise until tight and is pointed to the “ cup” marking (fig.12).
At this time the boiler has created enough pressure and steam to start frothing
milk. the “steam” indicator light will turn on (see figure 16). Frothing milk before
finishing the espresso prevents you from running out of steam. this will
happen if you froth milk towards the end of the brewing process.
5. to froth milk, take your pitcher with fresh, cold milk and insert the steam nozzle
with froth attachment halfway into the milk (see figure 17). then turn the steam
control knob in counter-clockwise direction (see figure 18) for approximately 45-60
seconds depending on how much froth you want and the type of milk you are
using. turn the steam control knob clockwise until tight after use.
attention
Hot Surface
Do not bring milk to a boil (this will happen if large bubbles start forming at the
surface of the milk).
6. After the milk is frothed, set aside and allow to it settle.
7. turn the strength control knob counter-clockwise to the desired level to finish
brewing espresso.
8. Pour the espresso into a cup that has a capacity of at least 5 ounces. Add the
steamed milk to the espresso and spoon on the frothed milk. the proportion
between espresso and milk is to taste; in italy it is normally 1 part espresso to
2 parts milk plus froth. the steam nozzle may be hot during operation.
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instruCtions For use
Steam only
if you only want to froth milk, fill the glass carafe with water up to the “
” mark.
this will give you approximately one minute of steaming. make sure the strength
control knob is set to the “cup” marking
1. Pour the water into the water chamber and turn on the machine.
2. Place a cup under the steam nozzle to collect any water that may escape. As
soon as the indicator light is on, turn on the steam control knob.
3. now follow steps 5 & 6. When finished frothing the milk turn off the machine.
Preparing Coffee
Before making your first pot of coffee, we recommend rinsing the coffee maker
once or twice with water only, without ground coffee in the filter basket. this will
remove any possible dust that may have settled during shipping. Be sure that the
water chamber is empty. remove any literature, etc. if found in the water chamber.
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make sure that the swivel filter is closed properly during the brewing process.
When closing the swivel filter you will feel a noticeable resistance when the
handle of the swivel filter is approximately 1/2 inch away from the non-
removable sidepiece. Push in firmly until the handle touches the side of the
coffee maker.
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Caution: if the filter holder is not pushed in properly the Pause & serve trigger
cannot function. this may cause hot water or hot coffee to overflow.
the Pause & serve mechanism is opened as long as the glass carafe is
inserted into the machine and sits properly on the warming plate and the
swivel filter is closed properly. When brewing coffee, make sure the glass
carafe is in place (see Pause & serve Feature section.)
Putting in the Ground Coffee
1. swing out the filter holder (C) (see figure 1) and insert a #4 cone shaped paper
filter. When inserting the filter, make sure the seam is pointing towards the
handle of the filter holder (see figure 2). use your hands to conform the filter to
the contours of the filter holder. this will enable you to achieve better results.
2. Put ground coffee into the filter holder (see figure 3). We suggest using one level
measuring spoon of ground coffee for each cup (125ml) of robust brewed coffee.
the maximum capacity of this coffee maker is 10 cups (1250ml). After using your
coffee maker several times, you can adjust the quantity to suit your own taste.
We do not recommend using coffee that is ground to a powder-like consistency,
as this will prevent water from passing through the coffee.
3. Close the filter holder and make sure that it is completely closed (see figure 4).
attention: make sure that the filter paper does not fold over when closing the filter
holder. otherwise the water might run between the filter paper and the filter holder
producing a very weak cup of coffee.
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instruCtions For use
Filling The water Chamber
1. open the hinged water chamber lid (see figure 5). Pour in the desired quantity of
water (see figure 6). the amount of freshly brewed coffee delivered after the
brewing process will always be slightly less than the amount put into the water
chamber. this is due to the absorption of the water by the ground coffee.
therefore, put in a little more water to begin with so that you will have the
number of cups that you desire.
2. Place the glass carafe with lid in position on the warming plate.
3. turn on your Coffee maker using the on/off button. the indicator light will
illuminate indicating that the brewing process has begun (see figure 7).
Pause & Serve Feature
this device automatically stops the flow of brewed coffee through the filter cone if the
glass carafe is removed from the warming plate during the brewing cycle. You have
about 20 seconds between the removal of the carafe and reinserting it back onto the
warming plate. the Pause & serve device closes off the filter cone so effectively that
there is virtually no coffee-drip onto the warming plate. once the carafe is replaced,
the brewing process and the flow of coffee into the carafe can be resumed.
Caution
if the coffee Does drip onto the warming plate after the removal of the carafe, it is
usually an indication that the seal in the filter holder is missing or defective. it is also
possible that too much ground coffee has been placed in the filter paper. this causes the
water that jets into the filter cone to overflow between the filter and the sides of the filter
cone. if this blockage and subsequent dripping does occur, put the glass carafe
immediately back onto the warming plate, and allow the full brewing cycle to run its
course. Do not swing out the swivel filter until the brewing process is completed.
CLeAninG
• Before cleaning, turn off the machine, unplug it, and allow it to cool down.
• Clean the filter basket, carafe and lid in a solution of warm water and mild liquid
soap. these parts can also be placed in the upper level of your dishwasher away
from the heating element for safe effective cleaning.
• the machine can be wiped clean by using a damp cloth.
• Clean the brewing head with a damp cloth and remove ground coffee.
• if there is water left in the boiler chamber, let the machine cool down, remove all
loose parts and empty through the top opening by turning upside down.
• never use scouring agents.
• never immerse the appliance itself in water.
• never use a cloth to clean inside of the water chamber, as this might leave fuzzy
deposits in the chamber. Just rinse with cold water periodically.
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CLeAninG
Cleaning The Steam nozzle
Clean the steam nozzle each time after you have immersed it in the milk, otherwise
the inside of the nozzle becomes clogged and the milk deposits on the outside harden
and become difficult to remove. the froth attachment can be removed for cleaning
(see figure19). if clogging does occur, remove all milk particles using a sewing needle.
immediately after you are done with frothing milk, wipe off the outside of the nozzle
with a wet cloth.
USe CaUTion: hold the wet cloth very close to the tip of the nozzle and turn on the
steam control knob. Let the steam escape into the wet cloth for one or two seconds.
Any milk residue will then be flushed out. then turn of the machine.
Cleaning The drip Tray
the overflow grid can be cleaned by removing the grid (see figure 20).
CaUTion:
Do not try to open or disassemble the main body of the machine.
decalcifying of The espresso machine
the espresso machine must be decalcified regularly. the frequency depends on the
hardness of your water and how often you use the espresso machine. Before
descaling, the brewing sieve on the brewing head must first be screwed off. (see
figure 21)
1. remove all lime and coffee residues from the brewing sieve and the brewing
head. For ecological and health reasons, we recommend the exclusive use of
biological materials such as citric acid, which can be obtained from drugstores.
2. Dissolve 2 tablespoonfuls of citric acid in 10 fluid ounces of lukewarm water and
pour it into the boiler container. Put one receptacle under the brewing head and
another under the steam nozzle (note: Do not use the filter holder during
decalcification).
3. turn on the machine and the steam control knob, and wait until steam comes
out of the steam nozzle. Let steam run for approximately 30 seconds.
4. then turn off the steam control knob and allow the descaling solution to pass
through the brewing head.
5. After each brewing cycle, switch off the appliance and allow the appliance to
cool down.
6. repeat this operation once again.
7. Following this, allow 2 boiler containerfuls of clear water to run through the
system. switch off the appliance. Allow the appliance to cool down. insert the
brewing sieve into the brewing head again and screw tight.
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CLeAninG
decalcifying of The Coffeemaker
the coffeemaker must be decalcified regularly. the frequency depends on the
hardness of your water and how often you use the coffeemaker.
recognizable indications that descaling is necessary are:
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increased noise during boiling
longer preparation time.
if usage is frequent, descaling should be carried out as follows:
with soft water once a year
with medium hard water every quarter year
with hard water once a month. in doubt regarding the water hardness in your
area, you may call your local water department. For ecological and health
reasons, we recommend the exclusive use of biological materials such as citric
acid, which can be obtained from drugstores. Dissolve 2 tablespoonfuls of citric
acid in 1/2 quart water and pour into the water container. run this through 2 or
3 time as if making coffee, but using no ground coffee. the hot descaling
solution must be allowed to cool down before being poured into the water
container. Finally do the same twice using clear water.
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ProBLems AnD CAuses in mAKinG
esPresso or CAPPuCCino
(always check if the appliance is plugged in and is in the proper on
position.)
Problem
1. espresso leaking from filter holder
Causes
• Filter holder not properly inserted
• Filter holder not pushed in far enough
• internal gasket is dirty and needs to
be cleaned
• Gasket without elasticity, replace it
with a new one
• Coffee powder not cleaned off the
edge of the filter holder
• no water in boiler container
2. espresso does not come out
• no coffee in filter holder
• Filter clogged because coffee is
ground too fine and or pressed down
to hard
• no water or not enough water in the
boiler chamber
3. steam does not come out of
steam nozzle
• steam nozzle is clogged (see
CLeAninG section)
• steam nozzle is clogged (see
CLeAninG)
4. not enough froth when frothing
the milk
• not enough water left in the boiler to
steam 45-60 seconds
• milk was not cold enough
• Did not use a stainless steel frothing
pitcher
• milk was not fresh
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Customer AssistAnCe
if you have a claim under this warranty, please call our Customer Assistance number.
For faster service, please have the model, type and series numbers ready for the
operator to assist you. these numbers can be found on the bottom of your appliance.
model: _________Type: ____________________ Series: ___________________
Customer Assistance number 1-877-207-0923 (u.s.) or 1-877-556-0973 (Canada)
Keep these numbers for future reference!
How does state law relate to this
warranty?
Two-Year LimiTed warranTY
what does your warranty cover?
• this warranty gives you specific legal
• Any defect in material or workmanship.
rights, and you may also have other
For how long after the original purchase?
• two years.
rights which vary from state to state
or province to province.
• this warranty is in lieu of any other
warranty or condition, whether express
or implied, written or oral, including,
without limitation, any statutory warranty
or condition of merchantability or fitness
for a particular purpose.
what will we do?
• Provide you with a new one.
• For those items still under warranty but
no longer available, WAL-mArt reserves
the right to replace with a similar Ge
branded product of equal or greater value.
• WAL-mArt, Ge and the product
manufacturer expressly disclaim all
responsibility for special, incidental and
consequential damages or losses caused
by use of this appliance. Any liability is
expressly limited to an amount equal to
the purchase price paid whether a claim,
however instituted, is based on contract,
indemnity, warranty, tort (including
negligence), strict liability, or otherwise.
some states or provinces do not allow
this exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential losses so the foregoing
disclaimer may not apply to you.
How do you make a warranty claim?
• save your receipt.
• Properly pack your unit. We recommend
using the original carton and packing
materials.
• return the product to your nearest
WAL-mArt store or call Customer
Assistance at 1-877-207-0923 (u.s.)
or 1-877-556-0973 (Canada).
what does your warranty not cover?
• Parts subject to wear, including, without
limitation, glass parts, glass containers,
cutter/strainer, blades, seals, gaskets,
clutches, motor brushes, and/or
agitators, etc.
• Commercial use or any other use not
found in printed directions.
• Damage from misuse, abuse, or neglect,
including failure to clean product
regularly in accordance with
what if you encounter a problem with
this product while using it outside the
country of purchase?
• the warranty is valid only in the country
of purchase and you follow the warranty
claim procedure as noted.
manufacturer’s instructions.
marketed in Canada by:
Wal-mart Canada Corp.
1940 Argentia road, mississauga, ontario L5n1P9
is a trademark of General electric
Company and is used under the
license by Wal-mart stores inc.,
Bentonville, Ar 72716
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