Here is a link to the owners manual.
http://www.gehousewares.com/houseware_files/products/169069%20Coffee%20Station%20IM%20English_1149277158838.pdf
You should have had one included in the box with the coffee maker.
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, wellroasted,
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.
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. I nsert 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. U nscrew the boiler cap (a) by turning it counter-clockwise (see figure 4).
6. U sing 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. N ext, 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 ).
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. T he 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. T o 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. T urn 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.
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. N ow follow steps 5 & 6. When finished frothing the milk turn off the machine.
2007-02-26 11:38:37
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answer #1
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answered by Truth be Told 3
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no sweety, sorry, try an online search engine.
2007-02-26 18:57:01
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answer #2
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answered by Eugene 3
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