USER MANUAL 5-CUP PROGRAMMABLE COFFEE MAKER GCM3518
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GCM3518
USER MANUAL
5-CUP PROGRAMMABLE
COFFEE MAKER
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CONTENTS
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Know Your Coee Maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Display and Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using Your Coee Maker
Before First Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Brewing Coee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Pause & Serve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Programming Brew Later. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adjusting Keep Warm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Freshness Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cleaning and Maintenance
After Every Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Descaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Warranty and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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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
coee 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 coee 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!
We’d love to hear about the delicious drinks you’re creating!
Share your thoughts, recipes, and photos with us.
Congratulations on the
purchase of your Coee
Maker from Gourmia!
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IMportant SafeGuardS
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
please read all safety and usage instructions carefully before
operating the appliance.
1. This appliance can be used by
children 8 years and above, and
by persons with reduced physical,
sensory, or mental capabilities,
only if they have been given
instructions concerning the use
of the appliance—and they
understand the hazards involved.
Cleaning and user maintenance
should not be done by children
without proper supervision.
2. Close supervision is necessary
when using or operating the
appliance by or near children.
3. do not place the appliance on or
near a hot burner or heated oven.
4. do not use the appliance on wet
or hot surfaces, or near a heat
source.
5. Make sure your outlet voltage
corresponds to the voltage stated
on the rating label of the coee
maker.
6. This appliance has a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than
the other). To reduce the risk of
electric shock, the plug is intended
to fit in a polarized outlet in only
one way. If the plug does not fit
into the outlet, reverse the plug
and try again. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician. do
not attempt to modify the plug in
any way.
7. do not let the cord hang over the
edge of a counter or table.
8. To protect against fire, electric
shock, or injury, do not immerse
the unit, power cord, or plug in
water or any other liquid.
9. do not operate the coee maker
without water in the reservoir.
10. Only use cold, fresh water to fill
the water reservoir.
11. do not touch the surfaces of
the appliances, especially the
warming plate, as they become
extremely hot during use. always
use the handle when holding the
carafe.
12. do not stand over the appliance
when in use, as it emits hot steam
from the filter.
13. Scalding may occur if the lid is
removed during the brewing
cycles. Allow the coee maker to
cool before opening the lid.
14. The glass carafe is very fragile.
Handle it with care.
15. Never leave an empty carafe on
the warming plate—it is liable to
crack.
16. do not use the appliance if the
carafe is cracked.
17. do not place an empty coee pot
on the warming plate when the
coee maker is running.
18. Check funnel and filter for
presence of foreign objects before
use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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poWer
120V~ 60Hz 700W
19. Never disconnect the appliance by
pulling on the cord. Rather, unplug
the power cord from the electrical
outlet.
20. always unplug the appliance
from the outlet when not in use, or
before cleaning. Allow appliance
to cool completely before
cleaning.
21. do not clean container with
cleansers, steel wool pads, or
other abrasive materials.
22. Only use accessories or
attachments that were provided
by the manufacturer for this
appliance.
23. do not operate the appliance with
a damaged power cord or plug.
do not operate the appliance if
it malfunctions or is damaged in
any way. do not attempt to fix the
appliance on your own. Return the
appliance to an authorized service
center for examination and repair.
24. do not use the appliance for
anything other than its intended
use.
25. Extreme caution must be used
when moving items that contain
hot liquids.
26. For household use only.
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.
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KnoW Your Coffee MaKer
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KNOW YOUR
COFFEE MAKER
Funnel
Place a 5-cup basket filter
(not included) into the funnel
Warming Plate
Carafe
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Lid
Water Reservoir
Water Level
Window
Control Panel /
Display
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Control panel / display
Adjust Hour
Brew Later
Light
Brew Light
Set Brew
Later
Brew Now
Adjust MinuteDisplay
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uSInG Your Coffee MaKer
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Before first use
• Remove all packaging materials and clean the funnel and carafe with
non-abrasive soap. Thoroughly dry and replace parts. Wipe exterior with
damp cloth.
• Before brewing coee for the first time, it is recommended to clean the
system. Fill the water reservoir to the 5-cup mark and run a brew cycle
without coee; then discard water.
• Ensure the funnel is completely dry before use.
USING YOUR
COFFEE MAKER
• never operate the appliance with an empty water reservoir.
• do not open the lid while brewing is in process.
• do not touch the warming plate after brewing—it will be
extremely hot! Hold the carafe by the handle only, as the glass
is extremely hot!
WARNING:
Setting up
• Place the coee maker on a hard, flat, level, heat-resistant surface only.
• Keep the area above the appliance clear during use, as hot steam will
escape through the top.
• Plug the power cord into an outlet.
Setting the Clock
1. Press HOUR to set the hour. The time will increase by one-hour
increments after each press.
2. Press MINUTE to set the minute. The time will increase by one-minute
increments after each press.
note:
• Press and hold HOUR or MINUTE to adjust the time rapidly.
• A dot will appear on the display to indicate when the time is set to PM.
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Brewing Coee
1. Open the lid.
2. Fill the water reservoir with water between the MIN and MAX
markings on the water level window.
note: Do not fill with water below the 2-cup mark or above the 5-cup
mark.
3. Pour ground coee in the coee filter.
note: It’s best to use medium to coarse coee grinds. Avoid using
finely ground coee.
4. Close the lid.
5. Place the carafe on the warming plate.
6. Press BREW NOW. The brew light will blink during brewing. When
finished brewing, the brew light will stay lit and enter keep warm
mode.
7. The default keep warm setting will keep coee hot for 2 hours and
then the coee maker will automatically turn o. See ADJUSTING
KEEP WARM on page 10 to change keep warm settings.
note: While in keep warm mode, the freshness timer on the display
counts up, showing the time since the coee was brewed.
note: To turn o keep warm mode at any time, press BREW NOW and
the brew light will turn o.
pause & Serve
• 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 the carafe for more than a minute or the
machine will overflow.
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programming Brew Later
Follow the steps below to program coee to brew up to 24 hours in
advance.
note: Ensure time is set. See “Setting the Clock” on page 8.
1. Follow steps 1-4 under “Brewing Coee” on page 9.
2. Press BREW LATER, and the brew later light will blink.
3. Adjust HOUR and MINUTE to your desired brew start time.
4. To confirm the time, press BREW LATER again or wait 5 seconds. The
brew later light will remain on.
5. To cancel brew later, press BREW LATER again. The brew later light will
turn o.
adjusting Keep Warm
The default keep warm setting will keep coee hot for 2 hours. Follow the
steps below to adjust the keep warm setting:
6. Press and hold HOUR and MINUTE at the same time for 3-5 seconds.
The keep warm time will appear on the display.
7. Press HOUR or MINUTE to adjust keep warm time in 30-minute
increments, between OFF and 4 hours.
8. To confirm your settings, press and hold both HOUR and MINUTE at the
same time for 5 seconds, or wait 5 seconds. This setting will become
the default keep warm setting.
freshness timer
When in keep warm mode, the freshness timer on the display counts up,
showing the time since the coee was brewed.
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CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
after each use
Clean all removable parts after each use.
funnel and Carafe
Clean with warm soapy water and a non-abrasive sponge.
Interior
Use a sponge or non-metal brush to clean the inside of the coee 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
coee 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 is completely dry before use.
• always turn o the coee maker, unplug the power cord from the
outlet, and allow the appliance to cool before cleaning.
• do not immerse cord, plugs, or coee maker in water or other liquid.
WARNING:
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descaling
After using the coee 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 coee maker is used daily, the descaling process should
be done monthly.
1. Fill the water reservoir with water and vinegar between the MIN and
MAX marks.
2. Place an empty paper filter into the funnel and close the lid.
3. Place the empty carafe on the warming plate.
4. Press BREW NOW to start the brewing process.
5. When the brewing process is complete, discard the solution in the
carafe and water reservoir.
6. Remove and discard the paper filter.
7. Fill the water reservoir to the MAX mark with cool water.
8. Return the empty carafe to the warming plate.
9. Press BREW NOW to start brewing once again.
10. After brewing is complete, discard the water in the carafe and water
reservoir. Rinse the carafe thoroughly with clean water.
note: If an odor of vinegar persists, run another cycle with water.
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WarrantY and ServICe
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WARRANTY
AND SERVICE
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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 suce, 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.
Only valid within the United States.
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