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Espresso Coffee Maker User Manual Model No.: GCF20H Toll Free: 1-844-801-8880 IMPORTANT: Read the instructions carefully before operating the appliance and keep them for future reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions Product Components How To Use Cleaning And Maintenance Troubleshooting Limited Warranty TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Model No.: GCF20H Power : 1350 W Voltage: 120V~ 60Hz Pump Pressure: 20 Bar Capacity of Water Tank: 1.2L / 40.6 fl.oz...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before using this appliance, the following basic precautions should always be followed: 1. Read all the safety and operating instructions carefully and retain them for future reference. 2. Before using, check that the voltage of the wall outlet corresponds to the voltage marked on the rating plate.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 19. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
PRODUCT COMPONENTS CONTROL PANEL A: LED Display B: Single-shot Espresso Switch and Indicator C: Double-shot Espresso Switch and Indicator D: Steam Switch and Indicator...
HOW TO USE BEFORE THE FIRST USE CLEANING THE UNIT PRIOR TO THE FIRST USE 1. Carefully remove the unit from the packaging and remove all packaging materials. 2. Remove all accessories from the packaging and from the unit. 3. Remove the water tank. 4.
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HOW TO USE 3. Insert the filter into the filter holder, making sure to align the filter dimple to the filter holder notch. 4. Place the filter holder WITHOUT coffee grounds into the brew head ensuring it is properly locked. The filter holder must be perpendicular to the machine or slightly tilted towards the right.
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HOW TO USE 7. Place an empty cup under the steam wand. Turn the steam control knob to the maximum level slowly, the machine will start to make hot water. Turn off the steam control knob after making hot water for 1~2 minutes. This process allows the water to flow into the empty pump for the first use.
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HOW TO USE 1. Select the filter to be used as follows: FOR A SINGLE SHOT – use the filter for a single shot of espresso if using ground coffee, or use the E.S.E. filter if using E.S.E. (Easy Serving Espresso) pods.
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HOW TO USE 3. Using the tamping part of the measure scoop, push the coffee grounds downwards as far as the tamper will go to. The coffee grounds must be pressed evenly to obtain a well levelled and flat surface. Clean any excess coffee from the rim of the filter holder Note: to ensure proper fit under brew head.
HOW TO USE MAKING ESPRESSO 1. Place pre-warmed cup(s) underneath the filter holder. 2. Press the single-shot espresso switch " " for a single shot, or double-shot espresso switch " " for a double shot, the machine will start brewing. 3.
HOW TO USE 3. When the hot water reaches the required amount, turn the steam knob clockwise to the OFF position, and the hot water stops flowing out. The hot water function can also be used to quickly cool down Note: the coffee machine after making steam process.
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HOW TO USE 4. Put the cup/jug with milk under the steam wand, place the steam nozzle just below the surface of the milk. If it is inserted too deep, the milk will not be frothed; if it is not inserted deep enough, big bubbles will be produced and then disappear immediately.
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HOW TO USE 9. Place an empty cup under the steam wand. Press steam switch " " to turn off the steam mode, the coffee indicators " " and " " will be flashing. Turn on the steam control knob and making hot water for 5s in order to clean the inside of steam wand nozzle.
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HOW TO USE Recommend descaling cycle (Counting from the first cup of coffee made): Soft water Medium hardness water Hardness water after 1500cups after 1000cups after 500cups When the machine run into menu setting mode, please follow the steps below to set the descaling time: 1.
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HOW TO USE E. RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS Within 15 seconds of powering on the machine, press single-shot espresso switch " " and double-shot switch " " together for 3 seconds. All indicators will flash 3 times, and the machine will beep 3 times to indicate that the reset is completed.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE SAFETY FUNCTIONS Automatic shutdown function If the product has no operation within 30 minutes, the product will automatically shut down and enter standby state, and all the indicators will be turned off. If you need to restart the machine, press any switch on the control panel and enter the usable state after the preheating is completed.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE STEAM WAND After each milk frothing: 1. Clean the steam wand with a damp cloth. To clean it more thoroughly, you can unscrew the nozzle and wash it with running water. 2. Turn on the steam control knob, allowing the steam to escape for one or two seconds to clear the nozzle hole.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE / RESULT SOLUTION Follow the instructions for Needs to descaling. descaling. Let the machine cold down The inner temperature is or turn on the knob to release too high. the hot water to cool. Please contact the service NTC is abnormal.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE / RESULT SOLUTION The coffee grounds are Reduce the tamping pressure. tamped too tightly. Too much coffee grounds. Reduce the coffee grounds. The coffee color The filter is clogged. The filter is clogged. is too dark. The coffee grounds are too Use the right coffee grounds.
LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY Geek Technology Ltd. warrants to the original consumer or purchaser this Geek Chef Espresso Coffee Maker is free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of One (1) year from the date of purchase. If any such defect is discovered within the warranty period, Geek Technology Ltd.
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