Gourmia GCM4210 4-Shot Steam Espresso Maker User Manual

Gourmia GCM4210 4-Shot Steam Espresso Maker

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Congratulations on the purchase of your Espresso Maker from Gourmia!
Here at Gourmia, our one and only goal is to make sure nutritious and delicious meals are always a practical possibility no matter how fast-paced your life is. Whether you’re in need of a hearty breakfast, a mid-day snack, or a satisfying supper, our dependable, easy-to-use appliances are designed to work for you while you work your way through your busy day.

This manual provides an overview and instructions on all the espresso maker’s functions and features, along with directions for assembling, operating, cleaning, and maintaining your appliance. Please read all safety instructions before getting started. Keep this manual handy for future use and review.

Our team is available to help with any and every question you might have about your new espresso maker. We’re excited for you and want you to get the most out of your purchase—so whether you need assistance with setup or guidance on which features to enable for which drinks, we’re happy to walk you through it, step by step.
Happy and easy cooking!
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Read all instructions before using the electric appliance. The following basic precautions should always be followed:

1. Read all instructions before using this appliance.

2. This appliance is not intended for use by children or by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge. 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. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.

3. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in an oven.

4. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet (for appliances with detachable cords). To disconnect, turn the control knob to the off position, then remove plug from wall outlet.

5. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
   6. To protect against electric shock, do not place or immerse cord, plugs, or appliances in water or other liquid.

6. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

7. CautIon: To prevent injury, be sure to release the pressure

8. WarnInG: To avoid the risk of injury, never open or disengage the portafilter during the brew cycle. Always properly engage the filter holder to the locking mechanism. Failure to do so may disengage the filter holder during the brew cycle and cause injuries.

9. Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or if the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Do not attempt to replace or splice a damaged cord. Return appliance to an Authorized Service Center for examination, repair, or adjustment.

10. The use of an accessory not recommended by the appliance manufacturer for use with this appliance may result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

11. Unplug from outlet when the appliance is not in use, and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.

12. Do not use this appliance other than for its intended use. Misuse can cause injuries.

13. Do not use outdoors or for commercial purposes.

CAUTION:
To prevent injury, be sure to release the pressure before removing portafilter or water reservoir cap.

Releasing pressure:
after every use of the espresso maker, you must release the built-up steam in the water reservoir before removing the portafilter or unscrewing the water reservoir cap.

1. Unplug the power cord from the outlet and place a mug underneath the frothing wand nozzle.
2. Turn the control knob to the STEAM position and let the steam exit from the frothing wand nozzle.
3. When there is no more steam exiting through the nozzle, it is safe to unscrew the water reservoir cap.
4. Turn the control knob to the OFF position.

Cord and plug Safety

1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use.
3. If an extension cord is used:
   • The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least equal to the electrical rating of the appliance; and
   • The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

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.

KNOW YOUR ESPRESSO MAKER

USING YOUR ESPRESSO MAKER

Before first use

• Remove and discard all packaging material and stickers that are not permanent.
• Remove the water reservoir, portafilter, filter, and measuring scoop. Wash them with non-abrasive soap. Thoroughly dry and reinsert the parts. Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth.

Priming Your Espresso Maker
Before first use, the appliance must run through an initial brew cycle with just water. Follow the directions below to prime the appliance:

1. Unscrew the water reservoir cap.
2. Fill the glass carafe with water up to the four-cup mark.
3. Pour water in the water reservoir and screw the cap back on.
4. Position an empty portafilter under the open lock icon ( ) and fasten it into the espresso maker by turning it to the right until the portafilter is secured into the closed lock icon ( ).
5. Place the glass carafe directly underneath the portafilter.
6. Plug the power cord into an outlet.
7. Turn the control knob on the left side of the espresso maker to the BREW position.
8. After water is finished dispensing, turn the control knob to the OFF position.

Releasing Pressure:
The next steps are for releasing pressure from the appliance:

1. Unplug the power cord from the outlet and place a mug underneath the frothing wand nozzle.
2. Turn the control knob to the STEAM position and let the steam exit from the frothing wand nozzle.
3. When there is no more steam exiting through the nozzle, unscrew the water reservoir cap.
4. Turn the control knob to the OFF position.

CautIon: To prevent injury, be sure to release the pressure before removing portafilter or water reservoir cap.

Making an Espresso

Water:

1. The carafe was designed as a measuring cup. For two shots, fill the carafe with water up to the two-cup mark. For four shots, fill the carafe with water up to the four-cup mark.
2. Pour the water from the carafe into the water reservoir.
3. Screw the cap tightly back onto the water reservoir.

Grounds:

1. Place the filter into the portafilter.
2. Fill the portafilter with the appropriate amount of grounds using the measuring scoop. For two shots, fill up with grounds up to the two-cup line. For four shots, fill up with grounds up to the four-cup line.
NOTE It’s best to use medium grounds. Avoid fine grounds.
3. Lightly press on the grounds in the portafilter with the bottom of the measuring scoop.
4. Position the portafilter under the open lock icon ( ) and fasten it into the espresso maker by turning it to the right until the portafilter is secured into the closed lock icon ( ).

BREWING:

1. When ready to brew, place the glass carafe directly underneath the portafilter.
2. Plug the power cord into an outlet.
3. Turn the control knob on the left side of the espresso maker to the BREW position. It takes time for the espresso maker to preheat and espresso to start brewing.
4. After espresso is finished dispensing, turn the control knob to the OFF position.

Releasing Pressure:
The next steps are for releasing pressure from the appliance:

1. Unplug the power cord from the outlet and place a mug underneath the frothing wand nozzle.
2. Turn the control knob to the STEAM position and let the steam exit from the frothing wand nozzle.
3. When there is no more steam exiting through the nozzle, unscrew the water reservoir cap.
4. Turn the control knob to the OFF position.

Making a Cappuccino or a Latte

WATER:

1. The glass carafe was designed as a measuring cup. For two shots of cappuccino or latte, fill the glass carafe up to the two-cup with steam mark. For four shots of cappuccino or latte, fill the glass carafe up to the four- cup with steam mark. Pour into the water reservoir.
2. Screw the cap back onto the water reservoir.

GROUNDS:

1. Place the filter into the portafilter.
2. Fill the portafilter with the appropriate amount of grounds using the measuring scoop. For two shots, fill with coffee grounds up to the two-shot line. For four shots, fill with grounds up to the four-shot line.
NOTE It’s best to use medium grounds. Avoid fine grounds.
3. Lightly press on the grounds in the portafilter by pushing down on them with the bottom of the measuring scoop.
4. Position the portafilter under the open lock icon ( ) and fasten it into the espresso maker by turning it to the right until the portafilter is secured into the closed lock icon ( ).

BREWING:

1. When ready to brew, place the glass carafe directly underneath the portafilter.
2. Plug the power cord into an outlet.
3. Turn the control knob on the left side of the espresso maker to the BREW position. It takes time for the espresso maker to preheat and espresso to start brewing.
4. If brewing two shots, disrupt the brewing process at the two-cup mark by turning the control knob to the OFF position. If brewing four shots, disrupt the brewing process at the four-cup mark by turning the control knob to the OFF position.

FROT HING MILK:

1. Fill a cup, mug, or frothing pitcher with cold milk, leaving enough room for the expansion of the foam.
2. Place cup, mug, or frothing pitcher underneath the nozzle of the frothing wand, making sure the nozzle is submerged in the milk. Tilt the cup slightly for best results.
NOTE Finding the right position of the nozzle in the milk takes time and practice.
3. Turn the control knob to the STEAM position. After a few seconds, milk will begin frothing.
4. When finished frothing, turn the control knob back to the OFF position.
5. Wait until steam has finished exiting through the frothing wand nozzle.
6. When there is no steam left, pour frothed milk into your drink of choice.

Releasing pressure:
The next steps are for releasing pressure from the appliance:

1. Unplug the power cord from the outlet and place a mug underneath the frothing wand nozzle.
2. Turn the control knob to the STEAM position and let the steam exit from the frothing wand nozzle.
3. When there is no more steam exiting through the nozzle, unscrew the water reservoir cap.
4. Turn the control knob to the OFF position.

Frothing Milk

1. The carafe was designed as a measuring cup. Fill the carafe with water up to the steam mark.
2. Pour the water from the carafe into the water reservoir.
3. Screw the cap tightly back onto the water reservoir.
4. Fill a cup, mug, or frothing pitcher with cold milk, leaving enough room for the expansion of the foam.
5. Place cup, mug, or frothing pitcher underneath the nozzle of the frothing wand, making sure the nozzle is submerged in the milk. Tilt the cup slightly for best results. notE: Finding the right position of the nozzle in the milk takes time and practice.
6. Turn the control knob to the STEAM position. After a few seconds, milk will begin frothing.
7. When finished frothing, turn the control knob back to the OFF position.
8. Wait until steam has finished exiting through the frothing wand nozzle.
9. When there is no steam left, pour frothed milk into your drink of choice.

Releasing Pressure:
The next steps are for releasing pressure from the appliance:

1. Unplug the power cord from the outlet and place a mug underneath the frothing wand nozzle.
2. Turn the control knob to the STEAM position and let the steam exit from the frothing wand nozzle.
3. When there is no more steam exiting through the nozzle, unscrew the water reservoir cap.
4. Turn the control knob to the OFF position.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

After Every use
To keep the espresso maker running smoothly, it is important to clean the appliance after every use.

1. Refer to page 5 to release pressure from the appliance before cleaning it.

2. Remove the portafilter from the brew head to discard coffee grounds. Lift the filter retainer clip so that it’s placed over the filter edge and hold it in place as you dump the coffee grounds into the trash.

3. Rinse the portafilter with fresh water.
   WarnInG: The portafilter is not dishwasher safe! Hand wash only.

4. Fill the glass carafe to the steam mark with water and pour it into the water reservoir.

5. Screw cap back onto the water reservoir and plug the power cord into an outlet.

6. Fill a cup or mug halfway with water and submerge the frothing wand nozzle into the water.

7.  Turn the control knob to the STEAM position.

8. After frothing for 30 seconds, turn the control knob to the OFF position.

9. Wait a few seconds for steam to finish exiting through the nozzle, then discard the water from the mug.

10. Wipe the frothing wand with a damp cloth.

11. Remove the drip tray cover and empty water or coffee from the drip tray. Dry with a clean cloth.

12. Wipe the exterior of the appliance with a damp cloth.

Descaling

After using the espresso maker for a while, limescale will begin to build up inside the appliance. It is important to descale the appliance every 2-3 months. If the espresso maker is used daily, the descaling process should be done monthly.

1. Mix equal parts vinegar and water in the carafe up to the four-cup mark.
2. Pour the solution into the water reservoir.
3. Insert the portafilter with an empty filter into the brew head.
4. Place a heat resistant cup or mug on top of the drip tray.
5. Plug in the power cord.
6. Turn the control knob to the COFFEE position. After the mixture finishes dispensing, discard the solution from the cup.
7. Follow directions on page 5 to release pressure from the appliance.
8. Mix equal parts vinegar and water in the carafe up to the four-cup mark.
9. Pour the solution into the water reservoir.
10. Place a heat resistant cup or mug underneath the frothing wand nozzle.
11. Plug in the power cord.
12. Turn the control knob to the STEAM position.
13. After 30 seconds, turn the control knob to the OFF position.
14. Allow remaining water and vinegar to sit overnight in the water reservoir.
15. Discard vinegar through the top opening of the espresso maker by turning the appliance upside down over the sink.
16. Rinse the water reservoir thoroughly with tap water and then pour the water back into the sink.
17. Fill up the water reservoir with water and begin brewing again. This washes out any remaining vinegar.

NOTE: If an odor of vinegar persists, run another cycle with water.

WARRANTY AND SERVICE

This Limited Warranty is for one full year from the date of purchase and requires proof of purchase from an authorized seller. 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 Gourmia’s discretion. In the event that repair isn’t possible, Gourmia will replace the product/part. If product repair/replacement won’t suffice, Gourmia 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. Gourmia is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages incurred by such circumstances.

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