K CUP & ESPRESSO COFFEE MAKER
MODEL# GCM5000
with Milk Frother
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Welcome to Freshly Brewed Espresso and Coffee!
With the purchase of the K Cup & Espresso Coee Maker, your enjoyment of rich and
deliciously hot coee and espresso accompanied by warm or cool froth is about
one minute away! The art of making coffee and espresso can be a fairly complicated
one when considering the roasting process, blending conditions, temperature and
timing. But, now you have the K Cup & Espresso Coffee Maker at your fingertips, and
with the touch of a button, you are ready to make exceptional espresso and fresh,
hot coffee.
The automatic brewing system of the K Cup & Espresso Coffee Maker contains a
distinctive cartridge system using K-Cup® coffee pods and Nespresso® espresso
capsules to accommodate your early-morning coffee as well as your after-dinner
espresso. With variable temperature settings and serving sizes of your choice, it
is brewing at its finest. And, it is easy to change cartridges; you’ll be able to serve
everyone’s favorite brew by switching cartridges in a simple 1-2-3 process.
In addition to the versatile single serve system, the K Cup & Espresso Coffee Maker
offers the Automatic Warm & Cold Milk Frother. With one-touch technology, your
coffee or espresso now becomes extra-special!
The following pages of this manual offer full and complete instructions for all the
functions and features of your K Cup & Espresso Coffee Maker. Please read all safety
instructions and complete directions carefully for safe usage at all times. Thank you
for your purchase! We hope you will enjoy all the innovative products brought to
you by our family at Gourmia.
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SAFETY FIRST P. 6
FEATURES & FUNCTIONS p. 8
BEFORE FIRST USE & ASSEMBLY p. 12
STEP BY STEP COFFEE & ESPRESSO p. 16
REMOVING & SWITCHING CARTRIDGES
AUTOMATIC WARM & COLD MILK FROTHER
SPECIALTY COFFEE & ESPRESSO RECIPES p. 24
MAINTENANCE p. 26
WARRANTY & SERVICE p. 28
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When operating this electric appliance, basic safety instructions should
always be followed. Refer to the following for these instructions.
1. READ ALL SAFETY & USAGE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE K CUP
& ESPRESSO COFFEE MAKER
2. EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION: AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK. DO NOT
immerse cord, plug or the K Cup & Espresso Coee Maker in water or other
liquid.
3. Caution: Hot liquids can cause burns. Do not open cartridge system while
brewing or operating system is in use. Hot steam or water may burn or scald.
Do not operate without using a cup to catch coee or espresso after brewing
and do not hold hands or ngers under the liquid as it streams from the K
Cup & Espresso Coee Maker.
4. Children should never use the K Cup & Espresso Coee Maker; close
supervision is required when appliance is used near children
5. Never operate the K Cup & Espresso Coee Maker with a damaged cord or
plug or one that has malfunctioned or been damaged in any way. Contact
Customer Service for analysis. Do not use extension cords.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
Electrical Polarized Plug: This K Cup &
Espresso Coee Maker has a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the other). To
reduce the risk of electrical shock, the plug
is intended to be used by inserting it into
the electrical outlet only one way. If the plug
does not t securely into the outlet, turn the
plug and re-insert. Do not modify this plug. If
the plug does not t the outlet securely, call
a qualied electrician for assistance. DO NOT
use this plug with extension cords of
any kind.
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FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
A. K Cup & Espresso Coee Maker Base: The K Cup & Espresso Coee Maker Base
houses the Automatic Cartridge System that holds pods and capsules, the Cartridge
Holder Compartment, Cartridge Panel Compartment, Lift Lever, Demitasse Cup
Platform and Coee Cup Platform and the superior 19 Bar Extraction System. The K
Cup & Espresso Coee Maker Base contains the latched door for the Automatic Warm
& Cold Milk Frother.
The K Cup & Espresso Coee Maker Base also houses the Control Panel with LED
Display for easy operation (see p. 23).
B. Automatic Cartridge System:
a) K-Cup® Pod Cartridge and Cartridge Panel
b) Nespresso® Espresso Capsule Cartridge and Cartridge Panel
c) Cartridge Holder Compartment
d) Cartridge Panel Compartment
The Automatic Cartridge System contains Sets of Cartridge Holder/Cartridge Panel
for either the K-Cup Pod or the Nespresso Espresso Capsule.
The Sets consist of one Cartridge Holder and one Cartridge Panel each and are color-
coded to match. The Sets must match in order for the single serve system to properly
function. See p. 23 for other varieties of coee pods and espresso capsules that will t
with this system.
The Automatic Cartridge System also houses the Cartridge Holder Compartment and
the Cartridge Panel Compartment. These two compartments hold the 2-part Sets of
Cartridge Holders and Panels.
C. Lift Lever: The Lift Lever moves up and back to CLICK and fully expose the
Cartridge Holder. When positioned in the Holder, either Cartridge will be seated and
ready for use. See Step-by-Step Instructions on p. 13.
D. Flip-Down Demitasse Cup Platform: An elegant Demitasse Cup Platform can be
ipped down to hold demitasse cups (4 ounces or less) for espresso. This platform,
close to the pressure jet, helps eliminate any drips or overspray as the espresso is
streamed into the small cup.
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FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
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FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
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E. Coee Cup Platform: Coee cups holding up to 12 ounces can be positioned on
the Coee Cup Platform when using the K-Cup option.
F. Removable Drip Tray and Grate: The Grate sits on top of the Drip Tray/Used Pod
Container. The Grate allows any liquid that drips or spills to be captured. It can easily
be removed for cleaning.
G. Used Pod/Capsule Container: Attached to the Drip Tray, the Used Pod/Capsule
Container holds 12 to 14 used Capsules and/or Pods. Because liquid can drain from
the Pods and Capsules after use, it is recommended that the Container be emptied
regularly and liquid drained out and cleaned. The empty Container can be dried with a
paper towel.
H. Removable Water Reservoir: The Water Reservoir holds a generous 40 ounces,
enough for several cups of coee and shots of espresso. Clean as needed for optimal
performance (see p. 27).
I. Automatic Warm & Cold Milk Frother: The K Cup & Espresso Coee Maker includes
the Automatic Warm & Cold Milk Frother that sits on the Hinged Door on the Base. The
Frother automatically froths milk in just 60 seconds, producing either cold or warm
froth for specialty drinks. Press the appropriate Button on the Frother to produce the
results you want.
J. Control Panel with LED Display: After inserting a Cartridge Holder/Cartridge Panel
Set, the LED Display will indicate whether the K-Cup Pod or the Nespresso Capsule
should be inserted.
After inserting the Pod or Capsule as directed, select choices using the LED Display.
Note that the Control Panel oers variable temperatures and ounce sizes for the
K-Cup Pods and Nespresso Capsules. The LED Display will then illuminate the choices
selected.
Left Panel:
1. Power Button – Lights up when ready to operate
2. Up ∆ Arrow – increase temperature
3. Down Arrow – decrease temperature
Right Panel:
4. Up ∆ Arrow – increase ounce size
5. Down Arrow – decrease ounce size
6. Start Brew Button – Press to start brewing
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BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Using a soft, damp cloth, clean the K Cup & Espresso Co ee Maker Base,
including accessories, and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Do not
immerse the Base, cord or plug in water.
2. Place the K Cup & Espresso Co ee Maker on a at counter surface.
3. Plug the K Cup & Espresso Co ee Maker into a wall outlet.
4. Fill the Removable Water Reservoir to the MAX Fill Line (or above the MIN
Fill Line, as desired).
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BEFORE FIRST USE & ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
K-Cup Cartridge and Cartridge Panel Set
Move the Lift Lever up and back until it clicks into
place. The empty Cartridge Holder Compartment
will be exposed. ( g 1, 2, 3)
Insert the K-Cup Cartridge into the Holder
Compartment, until it CLICKS ( g 4), aligning the
hole in the bottom of the Cartridge with the pin
in the Compartment. ( g 5, 6)
Ensure the K-Cup Cartridge is fully seated in the Holder Compartment.
Open the sliding door to the Cartridge Panel Compartment. ( g 7)
The empty Cartridge Panel slot will be exposed. ( g 8)
Place the color-coded Cartridge Panel that matches the K-Cup Cartridge into
the slot, at panel face toward the front of the machine. Push down until the
Panel audibly “clicks” into place. ( g 9, 10)
Slide the Cartridge Panel Compartment to the closed position.
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BEFORE FIRST USE & ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
Nespresso Espresso Cartridge and Cartridge Panel Set
Move the Lift Lever up and back until it CLICKS into
place. The empty Cartridge Holder Compartment
will be exposed. ( g 1, 2, 3)
Insert the Espresso Cartridge into the Holder
Compartment, until it CLICKS ( g 4), aligning the
hole in the bottom of the Cartridge with the pin
in the Compartment. ( g 5, 6)
Ensure the Espresso Cartridge is fully seated in the Holder Compartment.
Open the sliding door to the Cartridge Panel Compartment. ( g 7)
The empty Cartridge Panel slot will be exposed. ( g 8)
Place the color-coded Cartridge Panel that matches the Espresso Cartridge into
the slot, at panel face toward the front of the machine. Push down until the
Panel audibly “clicks” into place. ( g 9, 10)
Slide the Cartridge Panel Compartment to the closed position.
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g . 3
Down Arrow
decrease ounce size
∆
Down Arrow
decrease temperature
∆
Start Brew Button
Press to start brewing
Power Button Lights up
when ready to operate
Up ∆ Arrow
increase ounce size
Up ∆ Arrow
increase temperature
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STEP-BY-STEP COFFEE AND ESPRESSO
STEP-BY-STEP COFFEE AND ESPRESSO
Step-by-Step K-Cup Coffee
1. After assembling your K-Cup Cartridge and Cartridge Panel Set, insert the
K-Cup Pod. ( g 1)
2. Move the Lift Lever down until it is fully closed. ( g 2)
3. Select co ee temperature and size variables on the Control Panel. ( g 3)
4. Place a co ee cup on the Co ee Cup Platform and press Start Button.
5. To make an additional cup of co ee, pull up and back on the Lift Lever
again until it clicks. The used K-Cup Pod will drop into the Used Pod
Container and the Cartridge Holder will now be ready to ll again with
another K-Cup Pod. Repeat the process as above.
NESPRESSO
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STEP-BY-STEP COFFEE AND ESPRESSO
Step-by-Step Nespresso Espresso
1. After assembling your Espresso Cartridge and Cartridge Panel Set, insert the
Espresso Capsule. ( g 1)
2. Move the Lift Lever down until it is fully closed. ( g 2)
3. Select espresso temperature and size variables on the Control Panel. ( g 3)
4. Place a demitasse cup on the Demitasse Cup Platform and Press Start Button.
( g 4, 5, 6)
5. To make an additional espresso, pull up and back on the Lift Lever again. The
used Capsule will drop into the Used Capsule Container and the Cartridge
Holder will now be ready to ll again with another Espresso Capsule. Repeat
the process as above.
Down Arrow
decrease ounce size
∆
Down Arrow
decrease temperature
∆
Start Brew Button
Press to start brewing
Power Button Lights up
when ready to operate
Up ∆ Arrow
increase ounce size
Up ∆ Arrow
increase temperature
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g. 2
g. 4
g. 6
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STEP-BY-STEP COFFEE AND ESPRESSO
To Remove or Switch Cartridge Holder
and Cartridge Panel Sets
1. Pull the Lift Lever up and back until it clicks.
2. To remove the Cartridge Holder from the Compartment, with one hand,
press the spring-loaded Tabs together on the Cartridge Holder. (g 1)
3. With the other hand, remove the empty Cartridge Holder. (g 2)
4. To remove the Cartridge Panel, open the sliding cover to the Cartridge Panel
Compartment. (g 3)
5. Press on the colored Button on top of the Panel. The spring-loaded
Compartment will eject the Panel slightly. Remove by hand (g 4, 5, 6).
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STEP-BY-STEP COFFEE AND ESPRESSO
Using the Automatic Warm & Cold Milk Frother
With a super-easy 60 second frothing system, this Automatic Frother produces the
results every co ee and espresso a cionado loves! Follow the easy steps below to
produce perfect froth every time:
1. Ensure that the K Cup & Espresso Co ee Maker is plugged in the wall outlet.
2. Fill Frother with milk above the MIN Fill Line and below the MAX Fill Line as
desired. Place the Lid on the Frother.
3. Open the Hinged Door on the Base. ( g 1, 2)
4. Place the Frother centered on the Element on the Base. ( g 3)
5. Select either Warm or Cold Milk using the Icons on the side of the Frother.
( g 4, 5)
6. The Frother will automatically begin to operate. Within 60 seconds, the froth
will be ready for use and the Frother will automatically stop. Use a spoon to
add froth to espresso drinks. Enjoy!
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SPECIALTY COFFEE & ESPRESSO BEVERAGE RECIPES
SPECIALTY COFFEE & ESPRESSO BEVERAGE RECIPES
Caffè di Miele
2 Tbsp. honey
¼ cup low fat milk
1 K-Cup Pod
Pinch ground cinnamon
Pour the honey and milk into a 12-oz. mug and stir to combine. Insert the K-Cup
Pod. Place the mug on the Coee Cup Platform. Select your desired temperature,
and the 8-oz. size. Brew. Stir the hot coee drink well to dissolve the honey.
Sprinkle with cinnamon.
Jamaican Rum Buzz
1 K-Cup Pod
1 Tbsp. molasses
2 Tbsp. dark rum
3 Tbsp. whipping cream
Brew an 8-oz. cup of coee, using the K-Cup Pod. Combine the coee and the
molasses in a small saucepan and heat over medium temperature until the molasses
is dissolved, stirring often. Pour the rum into a 12-oz. mug and top with the hot
coee and molasses. Froth the cream and spoon it onto the hot coee drink.
Quick Café Macchiato
1 Nespresso Espresso Capsule
3 Tbsp. milk
Place a demitasse cup on the Demitasse Cup Platform. Insert the Espresso Capsule
and brew. Froth the 3 Tbsp. milk, and spoon it onto the hot coee.
Caramel Sea Salt Affogato
1 Nespresso Espresso Capsule
2 scoops Caramel Sea Salt Ice Cream
Place 2 scoops of the ice cream into a coee mug. Place a demitasse cup onto the
Demitasse Cup Platform and brew an Espresso Capsule. Pour the hot coee over
the ice cream.
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MAINTENANCE
ALWAYS allow the Coee Maker to cool completely before cleaning.
Unplug the Coee Maker before cleaning.
After each use, clean and dry the Coee Cup Platform. Use a damp cloth to
clean the exterior of the Base as needed; however, do not immerse the Base
in water. Remove used pods and capsules as needed; rinse and dry the
Used Pod Container. Wash the Milk Frother tank in warm, sudsy water,
including the plastic tubing and connector. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do
not place in dishwasher.
Clean the Water Reservoir as needed; de-calcify regularly using tablets
or solutions.
DO NOT immerse the Base in water. Use non-abrasive soap only.
MAINTENANCE
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WARRANTY & SERVICE
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 suce, 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 specications or repair by unauthorized parties. The manufacturing
company is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages incurred by
such circumstances.
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