Model# GCG185
USER
MANUAL
Large Capacity
Custom Control
Coffee Grinder
Model: GCG185
© 2016 Gourmia
www.gourmia.com
The Steelstone Group
Brooklyn, NY
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Welcome to the Exciting World of
Fresh Ground Coee from Gourmia
Congratulations on your purchase of the Large Capacity Coee Grinder from
Gourmia, exclusively designed for the discerning coee lover!
If you are one of those people who cherishes, or maybe even worships, a good
fresh ground cup of coee – that “pick-me-up” goodness when you walk into the
room and the smell of freshly brewed, real, delicious coee - you’ve made the
right choice.
With your new Gourmia Coee Grinder preparing fresh ground coee, and
exceeding the expectations of your most demanding coffee connoisseurs, is
only moments away. We’re confident that you’ll find your new Gourmia Coffee
Grinder easy and fun to use, with the end results being is a fresh full-bodied
coffee experience that you and your whole family are sure to love over and over
again!
The pages of this manual oer full and comprehensive instructions to guide you
through the functions and features of the Gourmia Coee Grinder. Inside this
guide you will also nd information on its modes of operation, 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Before using the electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be
followed including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Before use check that the voltage of wall outlet correspond to the one
shown on the rating plate.
3. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return
appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or
electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or a
authorized agent or a qualied technician in order to avoid a hazard.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking o parts,
and before cleaning.
6. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or hot surface.
7. Do not immerse the motorized base in liquid, or place in dishwasher.
Damage to the unit will occur if submerged in liquid or lling the liquid into
the container. Only the top cover may be immersed.
8. Close supervision is necessary when your appliance is being used near
children or inrm persons.
9. Ensure ngers are kept well away from moving parts.
10. Do not remove cover until blade has completely stopped.
11. Do not attempt operation without the cover being in place.
12. The use of accessory not recommended by the manufacturer may cause
injuries to persons.
13. Check grinding chamber for presence of foreign objects before using.
14. This appliance is not intended for used by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction con-
cerning use of the appliances by a person responsible for their safety.
15. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
16. Do not operate the appliance for other than its intended use.
17. Do not use outdoors.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
K
now Your Coffee Grinder ...............
7
Be
fore Using The Coee Grinder .....6
Using Your Coee Grinder ............... 8
C
leaning And Maintenance ..........10
Grinding Tips ...............................11
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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BEFORE USING THE COFFEE GRINDER
FINE
Before Using The Coee Grinder For The First Time
1. Ca
refully unpack your coffee grinder and remove any tape, labels or
any packing materials.
2. Remove any dust that may have accumulated during packaging.
3. Before using the Grinder for the first time it is advisable to wash the
Bean Container and Lid, and the Coffee Container and Lid with warm
soapy water and soft cloth. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4. After each use it is advisable to wash the Bean Container and Lid,
and the Coffee Container and Lid, with warm soapy water and soft
cloth. Rinse and dry thoroughly before putting the appliance in
storage.
CAU
TION: Never immerse the Grinder body in water for cleaning.
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KNOW YOUR COFFEE GRINDER
Bean Container
Bean Container Lid
Coee
Container
Lid
Coee Grinder
Base
Blue
On Light
START
Timer
Button
Grind
Cup Selector
Coee
Container
KNOW YOUR COFFEE GRINDER
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USING YOUR COFFEE GRINDER
Using Your Coee Grinder
1. Place the coee grinder on
a at level surface. Connect the
power plug to an electric outlet.
2. Insert Coee Container into
the base of the grinder.
First cover the Coee Container
with its Lid and then slide it
into the base, until it locks
and clicks into position.
3. Carefuly screw in the Bean Container
into the well on top of the Grinder.
Continue turning the Bean Container
clockwise until it stops and can't turn
anymore, the FINE grind selection
lining up into position.
FINE
NOTE: As a safety feature, the Grinder with not activate and blue light will
not go on unless the Coee Container is put into position rst (See #2),
and Bean Container is properly locked into position..
A Blue light
will then
automatically
go on
indicating
the grinder
is ready to
be used.
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USING YOUR COFFEE GRINDER
4. R
emove Lid from top of Bean Container and pour in fresh whole
coffee beans (max fill 8 oz.). Close Bean Container with its Lid and secure
tightly.
5. To select desired grind, turn Bean Container counter-clock-wise - from
FINE to MEDIUM to COARSE.
Note: Use FINE grind for Espresso; MEDIUM grind for Drip Coffee; and
COARSE grind for Perculator/French Press.
FINE
6. Select amount of grind desired:
from 2 - 18 cups of coee. Take into
account your personal preference
as to the strength of the coee you
prefer.
7. Press and release the START Button
to begin grinding.
Grinder will automatically stop
upon completion.
8. To manually stop grinding opera-
tion, press and release START Button.
9. Unplug appliance after use.
10. Remove Coee Container and
pour contents into your coee cup.
Enjoy!
NOTE:
Before grinding a second batch:
A. Allow unit to rest and cool o for 5
minutes before continuing.
B. Remove Bean Container by unscrewing
it counterclockwise, and clean out the
inside of the well, inside the top of the
Grinder base, with a brush.
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LEANING AND MAINTENANCE
1. Always switch off and unplug appliance before cleaning.
2. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or
the appliance body in water or liquid.
Simply wipe the body with wet cloth and then dry it completely.
3. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads as these may
scratch or damage the surface.
4. For best results clean all parts immediately after each use.
5. When not in use, store appliance in a secure, dry and cool place.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
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 possi-
ble, the seller will replace the product/part. If product repair/re-
placement 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 negli-
gence, misuse of instruction specications or repair by unautho-
rized parties. The manufacturing company is not liable for any inci-
dental or consequential damages incurred by such circumstances.
Coarse ground
coee is generally
used for perco-
lators and coee
urns.
Medium ground
coee is used for
drip coee mak-
ers and steam-
type espresso
machines.
Fine ground
coee is used
for espresso
machines with an
electric pump.
For the freshest,
most avorful
coee, grind
only enough for
the pot you are
making. Coee
beans keep up
to 2 months in
the freezer in an
airtight contain-
er and can be
ground while still
frozen. Coee
grounds left in
your grinder can
become stale and
aect the avor
of freshly ground
coee. Be sure to
clean grinding
chamber, blades
and grinding
wheel after each
use.
This grinder can
only grind dry,
brittle foods. It
will not grind
anything moist,
extremely hard
or gummy,
such as whole
ginger, chocolate,
sesame seeds or
oily spices such as
cinnamon, cloves
or nutmeg. Do
not grind peanuts
or grains such
as wheat, rice,
barley, or dried
corn. Attempting
to grind any of
these foods may
damage the unit.
Never use it to
chop ice cubes.
Freshly ground
peppercorns
have a strong
aroma and taste
that may aect
the avor of
coee beans
ground later.
You may want
to purchase a
separate grinder
if you plan to
grind a lot of
peppercorns.
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GRINDING
TIPS
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GRINDING TIPS
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