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Get to Know Your Espresso Machine Water reservoir cover Removable water reservoir Control panel Brew head Power switch (on side) Milk reservoir lid Froth dispensing tube lever Removable milk reservoir Froth dispensing tube Removable reversible metal coaster Removable drip tray Portafilter Portafilter basket retention clip Portafilter handle...
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Get to Know Your Espresso Machine RJ54-I-SV_UG_LIVE_032425.indd 3 RJ54-I-SV_UG_LIVE_032425.indd 3 3/24/25 4:26 PM 3/24/25 4:26 PM...
Control Panel • When the power is switched on, the unit will beep once, indicating it is in standby mode. The unit will automatically begin preheating and all available functions on the display will light. (NOTE: If the milk reservoir is not on the unit, only the SINGLE and DOUBLE ESPRESSO buttons will display.) •...
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Do NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. In such cases, contact Chefman® Customer Support for examination, repair, or adjustment. The use of an accessory not evaluated for use with this appliance may cause injuries.
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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.
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To disconnect the appliance, grasp the plug and remove it from the outlet. Never use the product if the power cord shows signs of abrasion or excessive wear. Contact Chefman® Customer Support for additional guidance and support. 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.
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How to Use the Espresso Machine Before First Use 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. Remove and hand wash the water reservoir, milk reservoir, portafilter, portafilter baskets, measuring scoop, drip tray, and removable coaster with a mild detergent and water.
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Quick Start: How to Make Coffee Fill the Water Reservoir To fill the reservoir with water, you may either use a pitcher to fill it while on the unit or remove it from the unit to fill it up at the sink. Open the lid and fill the reservoir with the desired amount of room- temperature water between the MIN and MAX markings on the tank.
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Quick Start: How to Make Coffee Pack the Portafilter with Coffee Use the coffee measuring scoop to fill the basket with finely ground espresso (see chart on p. 13 for suggested amounts; do not overfill). Using the tamper end of the measuring scoop, press on the grounds firmly and evenly.
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Quick Start: How to Make Coffee To Make an Espresso Espresso is a unique method of coffee brewing in which hot water is forced through finely ground coffee beans for a richer and more full-bodied brew than regular drip. Because of its strength, espresso is usually served in small portions in demitasse cups.
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Quick Start: How to Make Coffee To Make a Cappuccino or Latte A cappuccino is a delicious beverage made with equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and milk foam, while a latte is a larger coffee drink made with mostly steamed milk and a little espresso. When using these presets, there is no need to manually froth the milk;...
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Quick Start: How to Make Coffee How to Add More Froth or Froth Milk Separately The espresso machine allows you to add more frothed milk to your coffee drink and prepare frothed milk on its own to use to make a macchiato or to add to hot chocolate.
Keep It Clean How to Clean the Portafilter and Brew Head This method of cleaning is useful if you make espresso only. If you make cappuccino or latte or use the froth dispensing tube separately, you can clean both the brew head, portafilter, and froth dispensing tube all at the same time following the directions on p.
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Keep It Clean How to Clean the Milk Reservoir and Froth Dispensing Tube Remove the milk reservoir from the unit (tilt it up before pulling it out). Transfer any remaining milk to another container and refrigerate. Wash the milk reservoir and its lid thoroughly with warm, soapy water. Rinse well.
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Keep It Clean How to Clean Milk Frother Internal Parts 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 a few times per year, or whenever you notice a decrease in the amount or quality of the milk foam.
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Keep It Clean Carefully remove all the small components and rinse all parts thoroughly with warm, soapy water. (We recommend washing individually by hand in a bowl so as not to lose any parts.) Reassemble all parts by pushing them back into place as shown in the diagram.
Having Trouble? Problem Likely Cause Solution Coffee does not No water in reservoir Add water come out Coffee grind is too fine Grind less fine Too much coffee in filter basket Add less coffee Coffee has been tamped down Refill filter and tamp less too much Coffee comes out Coffee grounds were left around...
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.
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• 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 •...
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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.
Please see label on your product for actual model/date code/access code. 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: •...
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CaféMaster Pro™ Espresso Machine Chefman® is a registered trademark of RJ Brands, LLC. RJ54-I-SV_UG_LIVE_032425.indd 24 RJ54-I-SV_UG_LIVE_032425.indd 24 3/24/25 4:26 PM 3/24/25 4:26 PM...
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