Gourmia Grind Brew Coffee Maker GCM3180 User Manual

: June 6, 2024
: Gourmia

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
KNOW YOUR COFFEE MAKER
- CONTROL PANEL AND DISPLAY
USING YOUR COFFEE MAKER
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
- DESCALING THE COFFEE MAKER
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARRANTY & SERVICE
Documents / Resources

Gourmia Grind Brew Coffee Maker GCM3180

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury, including the following:

Read all instructions.
Do not touch hot surfaces, including the warming plate. Exercise caution. Use handles or knobs.
To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, do not immerse cord, plugs or coffee maker in water or other liquid.
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.
Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to an authorized service center for examination and repair
The use of an accessory not recommended by the appliance manufacturer for use with this appliance may result in fire, electrical shock or injury to persons.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
Do not place on or near a hot electric or gas burner, or in a heated oven.
To disconnect the appliance, ensure the brew light is off and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Do not disconnect by pulling on the cord.
Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended use.
Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycles. Allow to cool before opening the lid.
Keep your hands, face and other body parts away from the steam vent on the top of the coffee maker. The steam from the appliance becomes very hot during use. Do not cover the steam vent.
Do not attempt to operate the appliance with an empty water reservoir.
The carafe is designed for use with this appliance only. It must never be used on a range top.
Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface
Do not use a damaged carafe or a carafe having a loose or weakened handle.
Do not leave an empty carafe on the warming plate in keep warm mode
Do not clean carafe or heating plate with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive

CORD SAFETY

materials. 22. Avoid contact with moving parts. 23. Check funnel and filter for presence of foreign objects before using. 24. Do not use outdoors. 25. FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use.
If an extension cord is used:
a. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least equal to the electrical rating of the appliance; and
b. 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.

Power:	120V 60HZ 950W

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 exterior with damp cloth.
Before brewing coffee for the first time, it’s recommend 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

Set the hour by pressing the HOUR button.
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.
Open the water reservoir’s lid.
Use the carafe to fill the water reservoir. Follow the water window’s indicators to fill to your desired amount of cups.
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.
]Close the lid. Place the carafe on the warming plate.
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.
NOTE: To brew coffee later, see PROGRAM BREW LATER down below
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!

Once brewing has completed, default keep warm settings will keep coffee hot for 2 hours, the display counts up, showing time since-brewed. The coffee maker will then automatically turn off.
Press the KEEP WARM button to select from; turning the function off, or setting keep warm time for 30 minutes up to 4 hours. For more detail, see SET KEEP WARM FUNCTION on page 14.
To turn off the coffee maker at anytime: 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.
Clean the funnel and filter after each use. Allow the coffee grounds and coffee maker to cool before cleaning.

BREW PRE-GROUND COFFEE

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

Open the water reservoir’s lid.
Use the carafe to fill the water reservoir. Follow the water window’s indicators to fill to your desired amount of cups.
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.
Use the scoop to add pre-ground coffee into the filter. Add 1 scoop per cup of coffee. Add additional grounds for stronger coffee. Do not fill above the Max indicator.
Close the lid. Place the carafe on the warming plate.
Press the BREW ONLY button. BREW ONLY will appear on the display.
NOTE: To brew coffee later, see PROGRAM BREW LATER down below.
Press the BREW NOW button to begin brewing. The brew light will 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!

Once brewing has completed, default keep warm settings will keep coffee hot for 2 hours, the display counts up, showing time since-brewed. The coffee maker will then automatically turn off.
Press the KEEP WARM button to select from; turning the function off, or setting keep warm time for 30 minutes up to 4 hours. For more detail, SET KEEP WARM FUNCTION on down below.
To turn off the coffee maker at anytime: 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.
Clean the funnel and filter after each use. Allow the coffee grounds and coffee maker to cool before cleaning.

PROGRAM BREW L ATER

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.

NOTE: The time needs to be set before you can use the programmable timer. See SETTING THE CLOCK above.

Follow steps 1-5 under GRIND AND BREW COFFEE BEANS or BREW PRE-GROUND COFFEE above.
Press the BREW LATER button, and “BREW LATER PROGRAM” will blink on the display.
Press the HOUR and MINUTE buttons to select your desired brew start time.
Press the BREW LATER button or wait 5 seconds to confirm the time. BREW LATER PROGRAM will appear on the display.
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.

Press the KEEP WARM button to adjust the keep warm settings. KEEP WARM will blink on the display.
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 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 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 descale 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 water, 1 cup 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

Problem

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Solution

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Coffee is leaking while brewing

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Ensure the carafe is placed in the center of the warming plate.

Coffee brews slowly or coffee overflows from the funnel

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The filter may require cleaning. See CLEANING & MAINTENANCE above.

Coffee does not brew

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Ensure there is at least 2 cups of water in the Water Reservoir. If it is empty, turn the unit off, add water, let it rest 30 seconds, and then resume brewing.

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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