Introduction

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Model: GCM-3600

© 2016 Gourmia

www.gourmia.com

The Steelstone Group

Brooklyn, NY

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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the 3 in 1 Coffee & Tea Maker from Gourmia, exclusively designed for the discerning coffee & tea lover!

If you are one of those people who appreciates the convenience of an all-in-one practical kitchen appliance, then you'll love using our new Coffee and Tea Maker. Switch between making great tasting K-Cup and ground coffee, or fresh loose leaf tea - with just one machine! With its well-thought-out design and easy operation, you'll never again have to think twice about which type of coffee or tea to make.

This manual offers full and comprehensive instructions to guide you through the functions and features of the Gourmia 3 in 1 Coffee & Tea Maker. Inside this guide, you will also find information on its modes of operation and complete step-by-step instructions for the operation, assembly, cleaning, and maintenance of your appliance.

Please read all safety instructions thoroughly to ensure safe usage at all times.

Thank you for your purchase! We sincerely hope you will enjoy this as well as all the many innovative products brought to you by our family at Gourmia.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read all instructions before using.
2. Before connecting the appliance to the power supply, check that the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds with the voltage in your home.
3. The attached base can only be used for its intended function of beverage frothing/heating.
4. Do not operate appliance empty.
5. Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before adding or removing any parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not let cord hang over table or counter or touch a hot surface.
7. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
8. Ensure that the appliance is used on a firm and flat surface out of reach of children, this will prevent the appliance from overturning and prevent damage or injury.
9. Keep hands and utensils out of container while in use to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the frother.
10. To protect against fire, electric shock, or personal injury, do not immerse cord, electric plugs, or heating base in water or other liquids.
11. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is being used by or near children.
12. Do not touch the hot surface. Use the handle or the button.
13. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot water.
14. Avoid contacting moving parts.
15. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
16. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to your store of purchase or contact Customer Service.
17. The appliance should only be used for coffee and tea. Do not use the appliance for any other function.
18. Use only in a grounded outlet.
19. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless under proper supervision by a person responsible for their safety.
20. Always operate the appliance with the cover in place.
21. Never place this appliance on or near a hot gas or an electric burner or anywhere it could touch a heated appliance.
22. This appliance is intended for domestic use only.
23. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
24. Do not use outdoors.
25. Save these instructions.

Know Your 3 in 1 Coffee & Tea Maker

Exterior Components:

The appliance features the following external parts:

• Water Reservoir Lid: The lid covering the water reservoir.
• Cup Holder Lid: The lid that covers the cup holder area.
• Release Switch: A switch used to open the cup holder lid.
• Water Reservoir: The compartment where water is added for brewing.
• Drip Tray Plate: The removable plate where a cup or mug is placed. It is adjustable in height.
• Drip Tray: The base that collects any drips. It can be removed.
• Housing Left: The left side panel of the appliance.
• Housing Front: The front panel of the appliance.

An exploded view shows the Drip Tray and its adjustable height Drip Tray Plate.

Brewing Components:

The appliance includes various components for different brewing methods:

• Cup Holder Lid: The lid covering the cup holder.
• Cup Holder: The area where the brewing accessories are inserted.
• Top Button for Brewing Coffee: Button to initiate coffee brewing.
• Bottom Button for Brewing Tea: Button to initiate tea brewing.

Three types of removable holders are provided:

• Removable Tea Leaf Holder: For brewing loose leaf tea.
• Removable Ground Coffee Holder: Contains a filter for ground coffee.
• Removable Single Serve K-Cup Holder: Designed to hold K-Cup pods.

Diagrams illustrate the three removable holders: the Tea Leaf Holder, the Ground Coffee Holder with its filter, and the Single Serve K-Cup Holder with a K-Cup.

Using Your 3 in 1 Coffee & Tea Maker

Before Using For The First Time:

1. Carefully unpack your Coffee / Tea Maker and remove all packing materials.
2. Remove any dust that may have accumulated during packaging.
3. It is advisable to first wash all removable parts with warm, soapy water and soft cloth. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4. Place a mug or travel glass on the DRIP TRAY.
5. Add water in the WATER RESERVOIR by first lifting the WATER RESEVOIR LID using its handy tab.
6. Pull the RELEASE SWITCH up to open the brewer's CUP HOLDER LID.
7. Insert the removable SINGLE SERVE CUP HOLDER (without the K-Cup) into the brew support slot. Press the Upper Jaw back down into its original position until you hear a "Click" sound.
8. Press the COFFEE BREWING BUTTON to start the cleaning process.
9. Allow the cleaning process to continue until no water is left in the reservoir - the appliance will then shut itself down automatically.

You are now ready to begin brewing your favorite beverage.

Brewing Instructions:

1. Add water to the WATER RESERVOIR by first lifting the WATER RESEVOIR LID using its handy tab.
2. Choose the correct Removable HOLDER parts for your desired beverage.
   • For K-Cup Coffee: Insert K-Cup into Container. Screw on Cover. Place into HOLDER.
   • For Ground Coffee: Pour Ground Coffee into Filter. Screw on Cover. Place into HOLDER. NOTE: Do not use very fine ground coffee as it could clog the filter.
   • For Ground Tea: Pour Ground Tea into TEA HOLDER. Screw on Cover.
3. Pull the RELEASE SWITCH up to open the brewer's CUP HOLDER LID.
4. Insert fully assembled HOLDER into the CUP HOLDER. Lower the CUP HOLDER LID back to its original position - until you hear a "Click" sound.
5. Fill the WATER RESERVOIR with water (do not fill above MAX line). If there is no water in the reservoir, the appliance will automatically shut off.
6. Place a mug or glass on the DRIP TRAY. Adjust tray to fit cup size.
7. Press the Top Button to begin Brewing Coffee, or Press the Bottom Button to begin brewing Tea.

   NOTE: You can press either button again if you want to stop brewing. An LED light will illuminate as your beverage is being brewed.

Diagrams show the assembly of the K-Cup, Ground Coffee, and Tea holders. Another diagram illustrates inserting the assembled holder into the unit and closing the lid. A final diagram shows the appliance with a mug on the drip tray, ready for brewing.

Cleaning and Maintenance

CAUTION:

Make sure to unplug this appliance and let it cool down completely before cleaning. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or the appliance body in water or liquid. After each use, always make sure to first remove the plug from the wall outlet.

1. Unscrew the cover from whichever Removable Holder was used. Discard leftover K-Cup, ground coffee, or tea leaves from the Removable Holder. Soak Holder and its attachments in warm soapy water, rinse and dry them thoroughly.
2. Wipe the body with a wet cloth and then dry it completely.
3. When not in use, store appliance in a secure, dry, and cool place.

CAUTION:

• Holder may be HOT after brewing, please handle with care.
• The K-cup Holder has sharp needles on its cover and on the inside of the container, which are designed to puncture the capsule; handle with care so as to avoid injury from the needles.
• The water temperature inside the holder is extremely hot; therefore, do not open the UPPER JAW areas while brewing is taking place.

IMPORTANT:

• Avoid fine espresso grind, as this may clog the screen filter.
• Experiment with different grind levels between coarse and fine to suit your taste.
• Don't fill coffee over the filter screen line.

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.

Customer Service

FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS

VISIT US @ GOURMIA.COM

OR CALL 888.552.0033

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