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GE 681131691086 manual

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  • Page 1

    ESPRESSO MAKER Model number: 169108 UPC : 681131691086 Customer Assistance 1 877 207 0923(US) 1 877 556 0973 (Canada) Thank you for purchasing a GE small appl iance. In keeping with the GE ecomaginati on initiative, pl ease consider the o ption to recycle the packaging material and donate th e appliance you are no longer using. To read about G E’[...]

  • Page 2

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic s afety precautions should always be followed including the following:  Read all instructions  Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.  To protect against electrical shock do not immerse c ord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.  Close supervision is necess[...]

  • Page 3

    Consumer Safety Informat ion THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR INDOOR HOU SEHOLD USE ONLY. A short power-supply cord is to be provided to reduce ris ks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a l onger cord. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a long detachab le power-s upply cord o [...]

  • Page 4

    PARTS 1. Housing 2. Steam Knob 3. Drip tray 4. Drip tray grid 5. Water tank 6. Filter holder 7. E.S.E pod filter 8. Removable milk frot her 9. Steam nozzle 10. Operating buttons 11. Tank lid and accessory st orage 11.1 Spoon with tamper end 11.2 Filter for 2 cups 11.3. Filter for 1 cup 11.4 Removable storage fo r accessories 12. Removabl e warming [...]

  • Page 5

    ESPRESSO COFFEE Espresso is a style of coffee t hat comes from a unique p rocess, not a particular type of coffee bean. Hot water, unde r pressure, is passed through tightly packed, finely ground coffee. The res ulting liquid is rich, dark, and extremely flavorful the concentrated essence of the coffee b ean. Espresso is served in small 1-2 oz coff[...]

  • Page 6

    We do not intend, or recommend, that the E.S.E. servings be used for making more then one single servi ng or a "long es presso". We recommend that you take care when handling and storing the pre-portioned pods (not included) so that they do not bec ome deformed. 6[...]

  • Page 7

    OPERATION Before first us e: We recommend:  Turn the steam knob t o the steam position “ “. Press the power “ “ and coffee “ “ buttons. This will flush out any mo isture in your espresso maker.  After the water has been flushed from ste am nozzle, press the power “ “and coffe e buttons to turn app liance off . Switch steam kno[...]

  • Page 8

    Power On Press po wer butt on. Blue light indicates unit is heating up. When the machine is ready to brew coffee the light turns green. Brewing Coff ee Important Note: Espresso ma ker will NOT shut off automati cally. When desired amount of es presso has been br ewed, press t he Coffee butto n to stop. When power butt on is green, pres s the coffee[...]

  • Page 9

    Power Off Press po wer butt on, To turn espresso maker off completely. Cappuccino The ideal ratio for cappuccino is 1/3 coffee, 1/3 hot milk and 1/3 milk froth. a. Select the desired filter to make coffee (see the section on Br ewing Coffee). b: Prepare the steamed milk ( see the section on steam). c: First brew coffee, then top with steamed and fr[...]

  • Page 10

    Steam Preparation Steam Heat ing Up Status Steam Ready When Power light is green, press Steam butto n. The power and steam buttons will both turn blue while unit is heating up. When steam is ready, the power light will turn green (steam light remains blue). Steam Use at least a two cup glas s or metal c ontaine r for steaming. Place a container (cu[...]

  • Page 11

    Hot Water - Use the steam nozzle to heat water. Fill water tank. Press Power Button, wait for light to turn green. Place a cup under the steam nozzle. Turn the Steam knob counter-clockwise and press coff ee bu tto n . Hot water will be dispensed from the nozzle. Once the desired quantity of hot water has been produced, press the coffee button and t[...]

  • Page 12

    Power Cord Storage E CLEANING  Before cleaning, always turn off the machine, unplug it, and allow to cool.  Clean the filter, accessory st orage, removable drip tray and grid in a solution of warm water and mild liquid soap. These parts can als o be placed in the upper level of your dis hwasher away from the h eating element for safe effectiv[...]

  • Page 13

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problems Probable cau ses Corrective actions The filter holder is not mounted correctly or has not been tightened sufficiently. Reconnect the filter holder There are coffee grounds on the edge of the filter. Clean around the filter and the gasket The brewing head gasket is dirty. Clean the gasket with a damp cloth. Coffee leaks arou[...]

  • Page 14

    Quantity of ground coffee is insufficient. Use the filters provided to measure out the coffee. Coffee grounds not tamped down firmly enough. Tamp down the coffee again. Milk is not fresh. Use fresh milk. The milk is not f rothing. Milk is lukewarm. Put milk in refrigerator. Grounds not properly tamped down. Tamp down the grounds. Lots of water on t[...]