GOURMIA GCM3180 Digital Coffee Machine User Manual

GOURMIA GCM3180 Digital Coffee Machine User Manual

Congratulations on the purchase of your Grind & Brew Coffee Maker from Gourmia!

Here at Gourmia, we’re all about helping cooks make easy, healthy, and delicious meals an everyday possibility. We know how fast-paced life is and that sometimes a home-cooked meal doesn’t make the top of the priority list, no matter how bad you want it. Our dependable, easy-to-use units are here to help you change that. We’re giving you the tools to eat better and healthier without spending hours in the kitchen prepping and cooking. We want you to get the most out of your unit, which is why our team is available to help with any questions you may have.

Whether you have a question about setup or need some guidance on which preset to use, we’re happy to walk you through it. Welcome to the ease of cooking with Gourmia. This manual provides instructions for all of the unit’s functions and features along with directions for assembling, operating, cleaning, and maintaining the appliance. Please read all safety instructions and directions for safe usage at all times. Keep this manual for future use. Thank you for choosing Gourmia! We love hearing from you! Share your thoughts, recipes, and photos with us.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electric appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed:

1. Read all instructions.
2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children younger than 8) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have supervision.
3. Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local main voltage before you connect the appliance.
4. Do not use the appliance if the plug, the main cord, or the appliance itself is damaged. Always make sure that the plug is inserted properly into a wall outlet.
5. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
6. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
7. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
8. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cords, plugs, or appliances in water or other liquid. Do not plug in the appliance or operate the control panel with wet hands.
9. Never connect this appliance to an external timer switch or separate remote-control system in order to avoid a hazardous situation. To disconnect, turn off the appliance, then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
10. Do not place the appliance on or near combustible materials such as a tablecloth or curtain. The accessible surfaces may become hot during use. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. 11. Do not place the appliance against a wall or against other appliances. Leave at least 4 inches of free space on the back and sides and 4 inches of free space above the appliance. Do not place anything on top of the appliance.
11. Do not use the appliance for any other purpose than described in this manual. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
12. Do not let the appliance operate unattended. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
13. Do not use outdoors.
14. Do not touch the hot surfaces; use a handle. During air frying, hot steam is released through the air outlet openings. Keep your hands and face at a safe distance from the steam and from the air outlet openings. Also, be careful of hot steam and air when you remove the pan from the appliance.
15. After using the appliance, avoid contact with the hot metal inside. Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before cleaning the appliance.
16. Immediately unplug the appliance if you see dark smoke coming out of the appliance. Wait for the smoke emission to stop before you remove the pan from the appliance.
17. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
18. Use extreme caution when removing the tray or disposing of hot grease.
19. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electric shock.
20. Oversized foods or metal utensils must not be inserted in a toaster oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.
21. A fire may occur if the toaster oven is covered or touching flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls, and the like, when in operation. Do not store any item on top of the appliance when in operation.
22. Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers constructed of anything other than metal or glass.
23. Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer-recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use.
24. Do not place any of the following materials in the oven: paper, cardboard, plastic, and the like.
25. Do not cover the crumb tray or any part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.
26. Turn off the appliance by rotating both Timer Dials to the OFF position.
27. For household use only.

ELECTRICAL POLARIZED PLUG

This unit has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, the plug is intended to be used by inserting it into the electrical outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit securely into the outlet, reverse the plug and re-insert. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician for assistance. Do not modify the plug in any way.

• Power: 120V 60HZ 950W

KNOW YOUR COFFEE MAKER

CONTROL PANEL AND DISPLAY

USING YOUR COFFEE MAKER 

BEFORE FIRST USE

• Remove all packaging materials and clean the funnel, filter, and carafe with non-abrasive soap. Thoroughly dry and replace parts. Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth.
• Before brewing coffee for the first time, it’s recommended to clean the system. Fill the water reservoir to the 12-cup indicator and run a brew cycle without coffee; then discard water.

SET THE CLOCK

1. Set the hour by pressing the HOUR button.
2. Set the minute by pressing the MINUTE button.
   NOTE: Press and hold the HOUR and MINUTE buttons to adjust the time rapidly.

GRIND AND BREW COFFEE BEANS
NOTE: Ensure the funnel and filter are completely dry before use.

1. Open the water reservoir’s lid.
2. Use the carafe to fill the water reservoir. Follow the water window’s indicators to fill your desired amount of cups.
3. Use the scoop to add coffee beans to the filter. Add 1 scoop per cup of coffee. Add additional coffee beans for a stronger coffee. Do not fill above the Max indicator.
4. Close the lid. Place the carafe on the warming plate.
5. Select your desired grind size by pressing the GRIND & BREW button to toggle between COARSE and FINE. The selected grind size will appear on the display.
6. Press the BREW NOW button to begin the automatic grind and brew process. The brew light will blink while grinding and illuminate while brewing.
   NOTE:
   • The carafe must be on the warming plate to begin brewing.
   • During brewing, you can remove the carafe for serving, and the machine will temporarily stop dispensing. Do not remove for more than a minute or the machine will overflow.
   • Do not open the water reservoir’s lid while brewing is in process!
     WARNING: Do not touch the warming plate after brewing, it will be very hot! Only hold the carafe by the handle, the glass is very hot!
7. Once brewing has completed, default keep warm settings will keep coffee hot for 2 hours, and the display counts up, showing the time since brewed. The coffee maker will then automatically turn off.
8. Press the KEEP WARM button to select from; turning the function off, or setting keep warm time for 30 minutes up to 4 hours.

NOTE:

• The minimum amount of water is 2 cups.
• The maximum amount of water is 12 cups.
• Do not fill the water reservoir above the 12-cup indicator.

To turn off the coffee maker at any time: Press the BREW NOW button and ensure the brew light is off. Always turn off the coffee maker and unplug the power cord from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning.

BREW PRE-GROUND COFFEE

NOTE: Ensure the funnel and filter are completely dry before use.

1. Open the water reservoir’s lid.
2. Use the carafe to fill the water reservoir. Follow the water window’s indicators to fill your desired amount of cups.
   NOTE:
   1. The minimum amount of water is 2 cups.
   2. The maximum amount of water is 12 cups.
   3. Do not fill the water reservoir above the 12-cup indicator.
3. Use the scoop to add pre-ground coffee to the filter. Add 1 scoop per cup of coffee. Add additional grounds for stronger coffee. Do not fill above the Max indicator.
4. Close the lid. Place the carafe on the warming plate.
5. Press the BREW ONLY button. BREW ONLY will appear on the display.
   NOTE: To brew coffee later, see PROGRAM BREW LATER on page 14.
6. Press the BREW NOW button to begin brewing. The brew light will illuminate while brewing.
7. Once brewing has completed, default keep warm settings will keep coffee hot for 2 hours, and the display counts up, showing the time since brewed. The coffee maker will then automatically turn off.
8. Press the KEEP WARM button to select from; turning the function off, or setting keep warm time for 30 minutes up to 4 hours.

NOTE:

• The carafe must be on the warming plate to begin brewing.
• During brewing, you can remove the carafe for serving, and the machine will temporarily stop dispensing. Do not remove for more than a minute or the machine will overflow.
• Do not open the water reservoir’s lid while brewing is in process!

PROGRAM BREW LATER

This coffee maker is equipped with a delay start function that allows you to program the start of coffee brewing up to 24 hours in advance.

1. Follow steps 1-5 under GRIND AND BREW COFFEE BEANS or BREW PRE-GROUND COFFEE above.
2. Press the BREW LATER button, and “BREW LATER PROGRAM” will blink on the display.
3. Press the HOUR and MINUTE buttons to select your desired brew start time.
4. Press the BREW LATER button or wait 5 seconds to confirm the time. BREW LATER PROGRAM will appear on the display.
5. To cancel the delay start function, press the BREW LATER button again. The words BREW LATER PROGRAM will turn off.

SET KEEP WARM FUNCTION
Once brewing has completed, the default keep warm settings will keep coffee hot for 2 hours and then automatically turn off.

1. Press the KEEP WARM button to adjust the keep warm settings. KEEP WARM will blink on the display.
2. Press the KEEP WARM button to select from: turning the keep warm function off, or keeping warm for 30 minutes to 4 hours.

You can adjust the keep warm settings at any time.

FRESHNESS INDICATOR
When in keep warm mode, the display will count up, letting you know how much time passed since the coffee was brewed.

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

• Always turn off the coffee maker, unplug the power cord from the outlet., and allow the appliance to cool before cleaning.
• Do not immerse the cord, plugs, or coffee maker in water or other liquid.

Clean all removable parts after each use. The funnel, filter, carafe, and scoop are dishwasher safe.

FUNNEL AND CARAFE
Clean with warm soapy water and a non-abrasive sponge. FILTER Clean with warm soapy water and use a soft cloth to dry. INTERIOR Use a sponge or non-metal brush to clean the inside of the coffee maker. Then wipe it dry with a soft cloth. WARMING PLATE AND EXTERIOR Use a damp cloth to clean the warming plate and exterior of the coffee maker. Then wipe it dry with a soft cloth. Do not use harsh cleaning agents or metal brushes, in order to avoid scratching the stainless steel surface NOTE: Ensure the funnel and filter are completely dry before use.

DESCALING THE COFFEE MAKER
After using your coffee maker for a while, limescale will begin to build up inside the machine. It is important to describe your appliance every 2-3 months. If the machine is used daily, the descaling process should be done monthly.

• Plug the coffee maker into an outlet.
• Mix equal parts vinegar and water and pour it into the water reservoir. Close the lid. Place the carafe on the warming plate.
• Press the BREW ONLY button, then the BREW NOW button to start the brewing process.
• When the brewing process is complete, fill up the coffee maker with water and begin brewing again. This washes out any remaining vinegar.
• If an odor of vinegar persists, run another cycle with water.
• Use a soft sponge and baking soda to remove stains from the carafe. If the stains remain, mix 1 cup of water, 1 cup of vinegar, and ¼ cup of baking soda and allow it to sit in the carafe overnight.

STORAGE

• Unplug the appliance and let it cool down.
• Make sure all parts are clean and dry.
• Store the appliance in a clean and dry place.

ENVIRONMENT
Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.

GUARANTEE AND SERVICE
If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit www.Gourmia.com or contact your distributor.

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARRANTY & SERVICE

This Limited Warranty is for one full year from the date of purchase. It is applicable to the original purchaser only and is not transferable to a third-party user. Repair or replacement of defective parts is solely at the seller’s discretion. In the event that repair isn’t possible, the seller will replace the product/ part. If product repair/replacement won’t suffice, the seller has the option of refunding the cash value of the product or component returned.

Product defects not covered under the Warranty provisions include normal wear and damage incurred from use or accidental negligence, misuse of instruction specifications, or repair by unauthorized parties. The manufacturing company is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages incurred by such circumstances. Only valid within the United States. Register your product at www.Gourmia.com/warranty

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