1. Important Safeguards 1. Important Safeguards When using electrical machines, basic safety precautions should 10. The use of an accessory not recommended by the machine always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/ manufacturer for use with this machine may result in fire, electric or injury to persons including the following: shock or injury to persons.
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NOTE or tripped over unintentionally. Do not pull, twist or otherwise abuse the power cord. For electronic instruction manual, please contact Gevi support team. PRODUCT NOTICES North American models with grounded plugs: 1. Place the machine on a hard, flat, level surface to avoid interruption of airflow underneath the espresso maker.
2. Know Your Machine 2. Know Your Machine MODEL: GECME403LA-U Description Specification Electrical Parameters: 120V~ 60Hz 1100W Buoy In the drip tray to indicate the water level. Includes a buoy that will float through the grill when Drip Tray it is full and requires emptying.
3. More Details 3. More Details Cup Warming Plate 1.5L Removable Water Tank Transparent and removable, easy Preheats cups and glasses to retain the to fill water and know how much essential characteristics of true espresso water is left. aroma and a rich, sweet taste. Auto Shot Volume Control 1100W High Power Auto Shot is the easiest way to create...
4. Before First Use 4. Before First Use 4.1 Remove Packaging Step 2 - Extract the tank by pulling it upwards. Step 3 - Open the lid and fill enough pure water(recommended) in advance Ensure all packaging has been removed. but not past the MAX line of the water tank, and do not add too little water, otherwise, when the water runs out the water pump will make a loud noise 4.2 Position Machine...
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4. Before First Use 4. Before First Use Clean the Steam Wand Step 2 - Hold the machine with one hand and the portafilter with the other hand. Step 3 - Place the portafilter underneath the group head so that the handle is Step 1 - Position the Steam Wand over the Drip Tray, or place a container with aligned with the INSERT position.
5. Espresso Making Guide 5. Espresso Making Guide 5.1 Brief Introduction 5.3 Tips for Making the Perfect Espresso 1 - Coffee Beans/Grinds Press the 1 SHOT button to start 1 SHOT Button brewing then the machine will 1 - All of the flavor comes from the beans, choose different kinds of roasts and automatically stop.
5. Espresso Making Guide 5. Espresso Making Guide the STEAM button is not being pressed down. The espresso function indicator NOTE is the only correct indicator for brewing coffee, and the thermometer gauge is 1 - A spoon of flat coffee grinds is approximately equal to 7g. Collect the only for reference.
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5. Espresso Making Guide 5. Espresso Making Guide 7 - Shot Volume Watery Extraction Around 40mL per cup is recommended. • Flow fast like water How to get the volume? • Crema is thin and pale Press either the 1 SHOT button or the 2 SHOT button to extract espresso to the •...
5. Espresso Making Guide 5. Espresso Making Guide 5.5 Operation INSERT 1-2 Min Heat Up CENTRE Evenly tamp(press) the grinds Wipe away any excess grinds to Place the portafilter underneath to the level indicated. clear the edges of the portafilter. the group head so that the han- Extract the tank by pulling it up- Set up the water tank vertically...
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5. Espresso Making Guide 5. Espresso Making Guide INSERT CENTRE To avoid coffee grinds in the por- Discard the coffee puck in the Align the marking dot on the Rinse the drip tray and its Wipe the drip tray with a clean Wipe down the machine with a tafilter splashing and collapsing, portafilter.
6. Milk Frothing Guide 6. Milk Frothing Guide 6.1 Brief Introduction 6.3 Tips for Perfect Milk Froth Milk frothing is the steaming of milk. 1 - Milk variety Key Elements of Frothed Milk Use whole milk instead of skim milk, as skim milk is not suitable for frothing. The steam only heats the milk.
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6. Milk Frothing Guide 6. Milk Frothing Guide NOTE NOTE 12 O CLOCK Frothing makes a smooth hissing sound. There is a small air vent in the steam wand cover. Step 5 - Check if the milk is swirling. Do not soak it in the milk 3 O CLOCK Step 6 - As the milk level rises, lower the milk foam cup to keep the steam wand while frothing the milk,...
6. Milk Frothing Guide 7. Hot Water Guide 7.1 Brief Introduction This function is designed for making long black coffee, hot drinks such as tea, instant soups, and for warming cups prior to making espresso, but it will automat- ically stop working after 3min. 7.2 Indicator Flashing Guide Pause the steam by returning Use a damp cloth to move the po-...
7. Hot Water Guide 7. Hot Water Guide 7.4 Operation Take note of the below 2 cases of misoperation: CASE 1 - Low Temperature The machine is just turned on and in the process of pre-heating, so it has not reached a suitable temperature for hot water.
8. Other Functions 9. Cleaning & Maintenance Cool the Machine for Making Espresso The lack of maintenance of the machine would not only affect your coffee taste but also lower the performance or even shorten the lifespan of your Step 1 - Reset the STEAM button. The machine.
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9. Cleaning & Maintenance 9. Cleaning & Maintenance NOTE Descaling Cycle 1 - In daily use, limescale gradually builds up inside the machine’ s water pipes and heaters where water flows through. This machine can brew coffee or froth milk independently and these 2 functions with independent INSERT 1.TURN water pipes, hence each time either brewing coffee or frothing milk will be...
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9. Cleaning & Maintenance 9. Cleaning & Maintenance Whenever Less/No Water Flows from the Tank to the Portfilter There are 5 possibilities that cause water unable or less water to flow from the water tank to the portafilter. A. Compressed air in the pump hinders water flow; B.
9. Cleaning & Maintenance 9. Cleaning & Maintenance correctly on the machine. 6. Rinse the filter with faucet; 2 - Plug in the power supply, turn on the switch, wait for the coffee green light 4 - Solution to D: to blink steadily, select the knob to “...
9. Cleaning & Maintenance 9. Cleaning & Maintenance 4 - Continual release of steam causes less or no water in the boiler, it is recommended not to consecutively froth milk more than 3 times. If there is less or no water in the boiler, refill the boiler with water before releasing steam, for detailed operation refer to "5-Enough water in the boiler", page 24.
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9. Cleaning & Maintenance 9. Cleaning & Maintenance Repeat step 19-21 for several times Let the machine stand for 5 Soak the steam wand cover After 5 hours, turn the knob to Repeat the previous steps 18-20 Turn the knob to the “ ”...
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9. Cleaning & Maintenance 9. Cleaning & Maintenance Insert the power plug into a Press the ON/OFF Switch to Press the STEAM button. The Place the container with that Fill the water tank with water Plug the power plug and press 120V AC power outlet &...
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9. Cleaning & Maintenance 9. Cleaning & Maintenance 9.3 Deep Cleaning - Accessories Brush the 2 water outlets of the Use a clean cloth to wipe off the Install the filter back to the portafilter with a brush. water on the filter and portafilter. portafilter, twist to fix the filter.
10. Troubleshooting 10. Troubleshooting 10.1 Troubleshooting Guide - Brewer Problem Possible Cause What To Do Change to medium- or dark-roasted coffee beans Inappropriate coffee and if you use light-roasted coffee beans, the final Problem Possible Cause What To Do beans are used. coffee will be lighter in both its color and flavor.
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10. Troubleshooting 10. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause What To Do Problem Possible Cause What To Do Water leaks Plug the power cord into a wall outlet correctly, if Accidentally press the The power cord is Reset the STEAM button, then from the the machine still does not work, please contact STEAM button and make...
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10. Troubleshooting 10. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause What To Do Problem Possible Cause What To Do Low- speed Flashing Preheating for coffee High- speed Restore the 1 SHOT / 2 SHOT and brewing or for hot Wait for the preheating to be finished. Flashing The 1 SHOT / 2 SHOT STEAM buttons to their initial state,...
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10. Troubleshooting 10. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause What To Do Problem Possible Cause What To Do B - If the blockage persists, regarding the No water in the water tank. Add water to the water tank. problem of your machine, an in-depth cleaning is needed, Let the steam wand cool down and remove the steam wand cover, then soak the steam wand cover...
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10. Troubleshooting 10. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause What To Do Problem Problem Possible Cause What To Do Method Three: If method 1 and method 2 do not work, Off Air blockage causes Water No steam remove the bottom cover of the machine, shortage in the water pump Preheating for milk Wait for the preheating to be...
11. Warranty 11. Warranty This Gevi product is covered by a 12-month - servicing or modification of the product other than by Gevi or an authorized replacement or repair warranty after the order Gevi service center; is issued under normal use, and we will provide...
12. Coffees To Try 12. Coffees To Try Flat White Espresso (Short Black) An espresso with frothed milk & a thin layer of foam milk on Espresso is a concentrated, full bodied coffee with a stable top. The wider cup will create the slim layer of foam, the layer of crema on top.
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