GFACM20S - Coffee maker GORENJE - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Super Automatic Coffee Machine
Brand	Gorenje
Model	GFACM20S
Functions	Single Cup Espresso, Double Cup Espresso, Americano, Cappuccino, Latte, Hot Water, Manual Froth, Manual Clean, Bean Emptying
Coffee Bean Capacity	200 g
Water Tank Capacity	1.5 L
Milk Tank Capacity	0.5 L
Adjustable Coffee Outlet Height	85 - 115 mm
Number of Grind Settings	15 (1 = finest, 15 = coarsest)
Power Consumption	1450 W
Voltage / Frequency	220-240 V / 50-60 Hz
Material	Plastic, Stainless Steel
Safety Features	Auto shut-off after 28 min inactivity, Thermal cut-out protection
Descaling Indicator	Yes
Auto Cleaning Cycle	Yes
Energy Saving Mode	Yes (sleep mode after 28 min)
Warranty	2 years
Included Accessories	Cleaning brush
Removable Parts	Brewer, Water Tank, Milk Tank, Drip Tray, Drip Plate, Residue Collection Container
Milk Frother Type	Integrated steam wand

Frequently Asked Questions - GFACM20S GORENJE

How do I descale the Gorenje GFACM20S?

When the Hot water and Manual clean indicators flash simultaneously, you need to descale. Fill the water tank with water and descaler (4:1 ratio) or citric acid (100:3). Place a container on the drip plate, press and hold Hot water and Manual clean keys for 1 second. The descaling process lasts about 10 minutes.

How do I clean the milk frother?

After each use, remove the coffee outlet cover and milk frother. Rinse them under tap water. Ensure the part with the plug is on the left when reinstalling. Also rinse the silicone tube and milk tank lid.

What should I do if the Warning indicator ⚠️ flashes?

The Warning indicator flashes if the grind setting knob, door, or inner drip tray are not properly installed. Correctly install these parts. If the problem persists, contact service.

How to adjust the grind setting?

Adjust the grind setting knob clockwise for finer (1) and counterclockwise for coarser (15). Turn one notch at a time to avoid damage. For first use, select a setting higher than 8.

How to make a cappuccino?

Place a coffee cup under the outlet. Fill the milk tank with cold milk (5-10°C, protein ≥3%). Connect the silicone tube to the milk frother and lid. Press the Cappuccino key for at least 0.2 seconds. Use a tall cup to prevent spills.

Can I use pre-ground coffee in this machine?

No, the Gorenje GFACM20S is designed for whole coffee beans only. It has a built-in grinder. Do not use ground coffee.

How to reset to factory settings?

Simultaneously press the Single cup espresso and Double cup espresso keys for 2 seconds. All parameters will reset to factory defaults.

Why is my coffee not hot enough?

Ensure the machine is fully preheated. If the issue persists, check if the coffee outlet height is adjusted properly. Also, use pre-warmed cups and maintain room temperature water.

How to set the coffee dispensing amount?

While the appliance is dispensing coffee, press the selected function key for 2 seconds until the indicator flashes. Release when the cup reaches the desired level. Range: Single Espresso 30-100ml, Double (30-100ml)*2, Americano 110-180ml.

How to empty the residual coffee beans?

Press the Bean emptying key for at least 1 second. The appliance will grind remaining beans into the residue container. Empty the residue container after the process. Each cycle lasts 15 seconds; repeat if needed.

USER MANUAL GFACM20S GORENJE

COFFEE MACHINE

GFACM20S

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COFFEE MACHINE

GFACM20S

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Water tank:

4. Milk frother

8. Drip tray

Preparing one cup of espresso

Preparing cappuccino

Preparing white coffee

Preparing hot water

Manual frothing

Manual cleaning

COFFEE MAKER

GFACM20S

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES

3. Grind adjustment knob

1. Turn the grind adjustment knob counterclockwise to the far left position.
2. Adjust the grind adjustment knob according to the indicated position.
3. Select the grind setting by turning the knob clockwise.

NOTE: When using a new coffee maker for the first time, we recommend selecting a grind setting higher than 8. The grind setting can be adjusted from 1 (finest) to 15 (coarsest). The number on the grind adjustment knob indicated by the arrow shows the actual selected grind setting.

CAUTION!

We suggest adjusting the grinding setting one notch at a time to avoid damage.

8. Drip tray

Preparing one cup of Espresso

1. Place a cup under the coffee outlet.
2. Make sure the milk frother cap is properly closed.
3. Press the "One Cup Espresso" button "☐" and hold it for at least 0.2 seconds. The appliance will start preparing one cup of espresso. The One Cup Espresso indicator "☐" will remain lit during the preparation process.
4. When the preparation of one cup of espresso is finished, the appliance automatically switches to standby mode.
5. Press the One Cup Espresso button "☐" and hold it for at least 0.1 seconds if you want to cancel the current function.

Preparing two cups of espresso

Preparing Americano coffee

Preparing Cappuccino

Preparing Latte

Preparing hot water

Manual cleaning

1. Place a cup under the coffee outlet.
2. Press the Manual Cleaning button "☐" and hold it for at least 0.2 seconds. The appliance will start the manual cleaning cycle.
3. After cleaning, the appliance automatically switches to standby mode.
4. Press the Manual Cleaning button "☑" and hold it for at least 0.1 seconds if you want to cancel the current function.

Empty the remaining coffee beans

Tips for excellent coffee flavor

Removing mineral deposits

1. The appliance needs to be descaled when the Hot Water "" and Manual Cleaning "+" indicators flash simultaneously.
2. Fill the water tank with water and descaling agent up to the MAX level as indicated on the water tank (the ratio of water to descaling agent is 4:1; for details, see the instructions on the descaling agent; use "household descaling agent"). You can also use citric acid instead of the descaling agent (one hundred parts water to three parts citric acid).
3. Place a container (cup) on the drip tray.
4. Simultaneously press the Hot Water 📋 and Manual Cleaning " ✉ buttons and hold them for 1 second. The appliance starts the descaling process.
5. The entire descaling process takes about 10 minutes. Eight (8) function indicators flash slowly from left to right.
6. After descaling is complete, the Hot Water "☐" and Manual Cleaning "☐" indicators stop flashing.

COFFEE MAKER GFACM20S

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. Coffee bean container lid
2. Grinding adjustment button
3. Water tank
4. Brewing unit
5. Dregs container
6. Door
7. Internal drip tray
8. Cleaning brush
9. Liquid collection container
10. Drip tray
11. Coffee outlet cover
12. Milk frother
13. Milk reservoir
14. Coffee outlet
15. Control panel

CONTROL PANEL

BEFORE FIRST USE

Check that all accessories are complete and that the device is not damaged. Check and study all parts and their functions. We recommend keeping the original packaging for future use. Then follow the instructions below.

Before first use, remove the water reservoir, milk reservoir, bean container, and milk frother and rinse them with clean water.

Check and make sure that all removable parts are correctly and firmly positioned:

4. Milk frother

1. Open the coffee outlet cover and make sure the milk frother is firmly positioned.
2. If the milk frother is correctly positioned, close the coffee outlet cover and insert the connecting tube.
3. Insert the other end of the connecting tube into the milk reservoir.

5. Adjusting the height of the coffee outlet

1. The height of the coffee outlet can be adjusted between 85 and 115 mm.

8. Drip tray grid

1. Place the drip tray grid on the liquid collection tray. The drip tray grid must be correctly positioned so that the cup holder for coffee, milk, or hot water can be placed on it.
2. Insert the liquid collection tray into the appliance.

NOTE: The liquid collection tray collects water from the dispensing spout during each rinse and self-cleaning cycle, as well as any coffee that may spill during brewing. Therefore, clean and empty the liquid collection tray every day.

9. Fill the coffee bean container

with the appropriate amount of fresh coffee beans, 200 g, and close the lid of the bean container.

* The appliance will automatically perform a cleaning cycle each time it starts up.

Brew an Americano

1. Place a coffee cup under the coffee outlet.
2. Check and make sure that the milk frother cap is firmly closed.
3. Press the Americano button and hold it for at least 0.2 seconds. The appliance will start making Americano. The Americano indicator will stay on during the brewing process.
4. When the Americano is ready, the appliance automatically switches to standby mode.
5. Press the Americano button and hold it for at least 0.1 seconds more if you want to cancel the current command.

Brew cappuccino

1. Place a coffee cup under the coffee outlet.
2. Fill the milk container with the appropriate amount of cold milk. NOTE: After the 'Cappuccino' command is executed, the boiler overheating protection mechanism will be activated. If you need to use the 'Hot Water' function, let the appliance rest for about 3–5 minutes. Then the 'Hot Water' function can be activated...

(1) We recommend using milk at a temperature of 5–10 °C, and the protein content in the milk should be at least 3%.

(2) Pour milk into the milk container, but do not exceed the 'Max' mark on the milk container.

1. Insert the milk tube so that it is firmly in place.
2. Remove the silicone tube from the milk container lid and then connect it to the milk frother and the milk container lid.
3. Press the Cappuccino button and hold it for at least 0.2 seconds. The appliance will start preparing cappuccino.
4. When the cappuccino is ready, the appliance automatically switches to standby mode.
5. Press the Cappuccino button and hold it for at least 0.1 seconds more if you want to cancel the current command.

NOTE:

1. After each use, if there is any milk left in the milk reservoir, store it in the refrigerator, and clean the silicone tube and milk frother as soon as possible.
2. We recommend using a tall cup to prevent overflow or splashing of milk foam. (1) Remove the silicone tube and rinse it under running water. (2) Remove the coffee outlet cover and rinse it under running water. (3) Remove the milk frother and rinse it under running water. (4) After cleaning, put all parts back and make sure they are firmly in place.
3. After each use, repeat the above action if there is no milk in the milk reservoir.
4. Rinse the milk reservoir under running water.
5. Remove the milk reservoir and rinse it under running water.
6. Remove the milk tube and rinse it under running water.

Brew Latte

Preparing Hot Water

1. Place a cup under the coffee outlet. NOTE: The cup volume should be greater than 120 ml.
2. Check and make sure the cap of the milk frother is firmly closed.
3. Press the Hot Water button "☐" and hold it for at least 0.2 seconds. The device will start preparing hot water.
4. When the hot water is ready, the device automatically switches to standby mode.
5. Press the Hot Water button "☐" and hold it for at least 0.1 seconds if you want to cancel the current command.

Manual Froth

* After using the "Manual Froth" function, the boiler overheat protection mechanism will activate. If you want to use the "Hot Water" function, let the appliance rest for 3–5 minutes. After that, the "Hot Water" function can be activated.

Descaling

1. The appliance must be descaled when the Hot Water "☐" and Manual Cleaning "☐" indicators flash simultaneously.
2. Fill the water tank with water and descaling agent up to the MAXIMUM level as indicated on the water tank (the ratio of water to descaling agent is 4:1; for details, see the instructions for the descaling agent; use a "household descaling agent"). You can also use citric acid instead of descaling agent (one hundred parts water to three parts citric acid).
3. Place a container (cup) on the drip tray grid.
4. Simultaneously press the Hot Water "☐" and Manual Cleaning "☐" buttons and hold them for 1 second. The appliance starts the descaling process.
5. The entire descaling process takes about 10 minutes. Eight (8) function indicators flash slowly from left to right.
6. After descaling is complete, the Hot Water "☐" and Manual Cleaning "☐" indicators stop flashing.

1. Water tank:

8. Drip tray

One cup of espresso

Americano coffee

Cappuccino

Latte

Hot water

Manual frothing

Descaling

When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be observed, including the following:

1. Before using, check that the voltage in your mains corresponds to the data shown on the appliance nameplate.
2. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
3. The machine should not be used by children younger than 8 years old.

This machine can be used by children aged 8 years and above and by 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 machine in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Keep the machine, its accessories, and its cord out of the reach of children aged less than 8 years. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the machine. 4. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are supervised. 5. To disconnect, turn any control to "OFF" and remove the plug from the wall outlet. Always hold the plug; never pull the cord. 6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before installing or removing parts, and before cleaning the appliance. 7. Any use of accessories not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. 8. Do not use outdoors. 9. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use. 10. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or a counter or touch a hot surface. 11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. 12. Do not let the coffee machine operate without water. 13. To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, do not immerse cord, plug, or in water or other liquid. 14. Do not place a hot container on a hot or cold surface. 15. The container is designed for use with this appliance. It must never be used on a range top (cooking hob). 16. Do not clean the container with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive material. 17. Be careful not to get burned by steam during the brewing cycles. 18. Some parts of appliance are hot when operated. Do not touch them with your hands. Use handles or knobs only. 19. The appliance must not be immersed in any liquid. 20. This machine is intended for normal household use only. It is not intended for use in environments such as staff kitchens of shops, offices, farms, or other work environments. 21. Warning of potential injury from misuse. 22. The heating element surface may still be hot after use. 23. The coffee machine may not be placed in a cabinet when in use. 24. Switch off the appliance and disconnect from power supply before changing accessories or approaching parts that move when in use. 25. CAUTION: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be powered through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility. 26. Always disconnect the appliance from power supply if it is left unattended and before assembling, disassembling, or cleaning. 27. Follow the instructions above, including the instructions in the section "CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE". 28. Save these instructions.

1. Bean box cover
2. Grind setting knob
3. Water tank
4. Brewer
5. Residue collection container
6. Door
7. Inner drip tray
8. Cleaning brush
9. Drip tray
10. Drip plate
11. Coffee outlet cover
12. Milk frother
13. Milk tank
14. Coffee outlet
15. Control panel

CONTROL PANEL

BEFORE THE FIRST USE

Check that all accessories are complete, and that the unit is not damaged. Check and understand all the parts and their functions. We recommend keeping the original packaging for future use. Then, follow the instructions below.

Before using for the first time, please remove the water tank, milk tank, brewer, and milk frother, and rinse them with clean water.

Check and make sure all the removable parts are correctly and firmly installed:

1. Water tank:

Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the Max mark. Install it into the unit and make sure it is properly placed. Close the water tank lid.

2. Milk tank:

1. Insert the milk tube into the hole of the milk frother at the side of the coffee outlet.
2. Insert the other end of the milk tube into the milk tank lid.
3. Install the milk tank and milk tank lid, making sure they are firmly in place.
4. The milk tube can be folded. Please install it firmly if it is loose.

3. Grind setting knob

1. Turn the grind setting knob bracket counterclockwise to the leftmost position.
2. Cover the grind setting knob according to the specified position.
3. Select the grinding setting by turning the knob clockwise. NOTE: When a new coffee machine is used for the first time, we suggest selecting a grind setting higher than 8. The grind setting can be adjusted in the range from 1 (finest) to 15 (coarsest). The number on the grind setting knob indicated by the arrow is the actual selected grind setting.

CAUTION!

We suggest adjusting the grind setting one notch at a time to avoid any damage.

4. Milk frother

1. Open the coffee outlet cover and make sure the milk frother is installed firmly in place.
2. If the milk frother is properly installed, please close the coffee outlet cover and insert the connecting tube.
3. Insert the other end of the connecting tube into the milk tank.

5. Adjusting the height of the coffee outlet

1. The height of the coffee outlet can be adjusted between 85 and 115 mm.

6. Brewer

1. Open the door and check whether the brewer is properly installed and firmly in place.

A. Check whether the arrow of the brewer is aligned with the arrow of the upper bracket. B. An audible click indicates that the brewer is correctly assembled. C. The warning indicator “⚠️” will be constantly lit if the brewer is not installed in place.

1. Close the door.

A. The whole door and body are on the same horizontal plane. B. The warning indicator “⚠️” will flash if the door is not closed properly.

7. Inner drip tray and residue collection container

1. Open the door and check whether the drip tray is installed in place.
2. Open the door and check whether the residue collection container is installed in place.
3. If the inner drip tray is not correctly installed, the warning indicator "⚠" will flash. The appliance cannot operate if there is foreign object at the front of the residue collection container.

8. Drip plate

1. Place the drip plate on the drip tray. The drip plate must be correctly installed so that the container can be placed on it for holding coffee, milk, or hot water.
2. Insert the drip tray into the appliance.

NOTE: The drip tray collects the water from the dispensing spout during each rinse & self-cleaning, as well as coffee that might be spilled during brewing. Therefore, clean and empty the drip tray every day.

9. Fill the bean box

with a suitable amount of fresh coffee beans, 200 g, and close the bean box cover.

CAUTION!

If the grinding blade is removed, please make sure that the grinding blade has been correctly reinstalled before filling the bean box with coffee beans.

OPERATION

This appliance is a multifunctional coffee machine. It has the functions of "Single cup espresso", "Double cup espresso", "Americano", "Cappuccino", "Latte", "Hot water", "Manual froth", "Manual clean", and "Bean-emptying".

* The appliance will automatically perform a cleaning cycle each time it is started to prepare for operation.

* The coffee will come out drip by drip at the beginning (2–3 seconds after the brewing starts) and at the end (6–8 seconds before brewing is completed) of the brewing process. This is normal.

Power on and Preheat

1. Connect the appliance to power mains with suitable rated voltage and press the on/off button at the back of the appliance.
2. Press the power switch “ ⏻” for at least 0.3 second. Its corresponding indicator flashes, and the appliance enters into self-check status.

NOTE: Please refer to the section of "TROUBLESHOOTING" if there is a warning.

1. Place a container (cup) under the coffee outlet.
2. The Manual clean indicator “☑” lights up and the Power switch indicator “☑” flashes. Then, the appliance enters the preheating stage and the auto-clean mode.
3. After the preheating of the coffee boiler is completed, the indicators of Single-cup Espresso “Double-cup Espresso” “Americano” “and Bean-emptying” will light up, and the appliance can be operated normally.
4. During the preheating of the steam boiler, the indicators of Cappuccino “ Latte “ Hot water “ Manual froth “ and Manual clean “ will flash, which means the appliance cannot be operated. When preheating of the steam boiler is completed, the functional indicators will be constantly lit and the appliance can be operated normally.
5. All functional indicators will be constantly lit when all preheating stages are completed. Then, the appliance will enter the standby mode.

Brew Single-cup Espresso

1. Place a coffee container under the coffee outlet.
2. Check and make sure the plug of the milk frother is closed well in position.
3. Press the Single-cup Espresso key “☐” and hold it for at least 0.2 second. The appliance will start brewing a single cup of espresso. The Single cup espresso indicator “☐” will be constantly lit during the brewing process.
4. When the single cup of espresso is brewed, the appliance automatically enters the standby mode.
5. Press the Single-cup Espresso key “☐” and hold it for at least 0.1 second again if you wish to cancel the current function.

Brew two cups of Espresso

1. Place two coffee cups under the coffee outlet.
2. Check and make sure the plug of the milk frother is closed tightly.
3. Press the Double cup espresso key “☐” and hold it for at least 0.2 second. The appliance will start brewing two cups of espresso. The Double cup espresso indicator “☐” will be constantly lit during the brewing process.

NOTE: Two cups of espresso are brewed by combining two brewing cycles for a single cup of espresso in succession, so please do not remove the coffee cups during the brewing process.

1. When the appliance finished brewing the two cups of espresso, it automatically enters the standby mode.
2. Press the Double cup espresso key "☐" and hold it for at least 0.1 second again if you wish to cancel the current function.

Brew Americano

1. Place a coffee cup under the coffee outlet.
2. Check and make sure the plug of the milk frother is closed tightly.
3. Press the Americano "☐" key and hold it for at least 0.2 second. The appliance will start to brew an Americano. The Americano indicator "☐" will be constantly lit during the brewing process.
4. When the Americano is brewed, the appliance automatically enters the standby mode.
5. Press the Americano key "☐" and hold it for at least 0.1 second again if you wish to cancel the current function.

Brew Cappuccino

1. Place a coffee container under the coffee outlet.
2. Fill the milk tank with appropriate amount of cold milk. NOTE: After the "Cappuccino" function is conducted, the overheating protection mechanism for the boiler will be activated. If you have to use the "Hot water" function, leave the appliance to rest for about 3–5 minutes. Then, the "Hot water" function can be activated.

(1) We recommend using milk at a temperature of 5–10 °C, and the protein content of milk should be at least 3 %.

(2) Pour the milk into the milk tank, but do not exceed the "MAX" mark on the milk tank.

1. Insert the milk tube so it is firmly in place.
2. Remove the silicone tube from the milk tank lid and then connect it with the milk frother and milk tank lid.
3. Press the Cappuccino "☐" key and hold it for at least 0.2 second. The appliance will start to brew cappuccino.
4. When the cappuccino is brewed, the appliance automatically enters the standby mode.
5. Press the Cappuccino "☐" key and hold it for at least 0.1 second again if you wish to cancel the current function.

NOTES:

1. After each use, if there is still milk in the milk tank, please store it in the refrigerator, but the silicone tube and milk frother should be cleaned as soon as possible.
2. We recommend using a tall cup to prevent the frothed milk from spilling over or splashing.

(1) Remove the silicone tube and rinse it with tap water. (2) Remove the coffee outlet cover and rinse it with tap water. (3) Remove the milk frother and rinse it with tap water. (4) After cleaning, replace all parts, making sure they are firmly in place.

1. After each use, please repeat the above operation if there is no milk in the milk tank.

(1) Rinse the milk tank with tap water. (2) Remove the milk tank and rinse it with tap water. (3) Remove the milk tube and rinse it with tap water.

Brew Latte

1. Place a coffee cup under the coffee outlet.
2. Fill the milk tank with appropriate amount of cold milk. NOTE: After the "Latte" function is conducted, the overheating protection mechanism for the boiler will be activated. If you want to use the "Hot water" function, leave the appliance to rest for about 3–5 minutes. Then, the "Hot water" function can be activated.

(1) We recommend using milk at a temperature of 5–10 °C, and with protein content of at least 3%. (2) Pure the milk into the milk tank, but do not exceed the "MAX" mark on the milk tank.

1. Insert the milk tube, making sure it is firmly in place.
2. Remove the silicone tube from the milk tank lid and connect it to the milk frother and milk tank lid.
3. Press and hold the Latte key "☐" for at least 0.2 seconds. The appliance will start brewing latte.
4. Once your latte is brewed, the appliance will automatically enter standby mode.
5. Press and hold the Latte key "☐" again for at least 0.1 seconds if you wish to cancel the current function.

NOTES:

1. After each use, if there is still milk in the milk tank, store it in the refrigerator, but clean the silicone tube and milk frother as soon as possible.
2. We recommend using a tall cup to prevent frothed milk from spilling or splashing.

(1) Remove the silicone tube and rinse it with tap water. (2) Remove the coffee outlet cover and rinse it with tap water. (3) Remove the milk frother and rinse it with tap water. (4) After cleaning, replace all parts, ensuring they are firmly in place.

1. After each use, if there is no milk in the milk tank, repeat the above operation.

(1) Rinse the milk tank with tap water. (2) Remove the milk tank and rinse it with tap water. (3) Remove the milk tube and rinse it with tap water.

Making hot water

1. Place a cup under the coffee outlet. NOTE: The cup capacity should be more than 120ml.
2. Check and ensure the plug of the milk frother is closed tightly.
3. Press and hold the Hot water "☐" key for at least 0.2 seconds. The appliance will start making hot water.
4. When hot water is ready, the appliance automatically enters standby mode.
5. Press the Hot water key “☐” and hold it for at least 0.1 second again if you wish to cancel the current function.

CAUTION!

Please do not touch the water container with your hands while the appliance is heating up water. Please be careful when removing the cup to prevent any burns as there will still be a little hot steam dispensed from the coffee outlet when water heating is completed.

Manual froth

* After the "Manual froth" function is used, the overheating protection mechanism for the boiler will be activated. If you have to use the "Hot water" function, leave the appliance to rest for about 3-5 minutes. Then, the "Hot water" function can be activated.

1. Place a milk container under the coffee outlet.

NOTE: The capacity of the milk container should be more than 160ml.

1. Fill the milk reservoir with an appropriate amount of cold milk.

**

(1) We recommend using milk at a temperature of 5–10 °C and with protein content of at least 3%. (2) The milk filled in the milk tank should not exceed the "MAX" mark on the milk tank.

1. Press the Manual froth key “☐” and hold it for at least 0.2 second. The appliance will start to conduct the manual froth function.
2. When the milk frothing process is completed, the appliance automatically enters the standby mode.
3. Press the Manual froth key “☐” and hold it for at least 0.1 second again if you wish to cancel the current function.

NOTES:

1. After each use, if there is still milk in the milk tank, please store it in the refrigerator, but the silicone tube and milk frother should be cleaned as soon as possible.
2. We recommend using a tall cup to prevent the frothed milk from spilling over or splashing.

(1) Remove the silicone tube and rinse it with tap water. (2) Remove the coffee outlet cover and rinse it with tap water. (3) Remove the milk frother and rinse it with tap water. (4) After cleaning, replace all parts, making sure they are firmly in place.

1. After each use, please repeat the above operation if there is no milk in the milk tank.

(1) Rinse the milk tank with tap water. (2) Remove the milk tank and rinse it with tap water. (3) Remove the milk tube and rinse it with tap water.

Manual clean

1. Place a cup under the coffee outlet.
2. Press the Manual clean key “☐” and hold it for at least 0.2 second. The appliance will start the manual clean cycle.
3. After cleaning, the appliance automatically enters the standby mode.
4. Press the Manual clean key “☐” and hold it for at least 0.1 second again if you wish to cancel the current function.

Empty the residual coffee beans

* This function is used for emptying the beans in the bean box. Please use it carefully to avoid waste.

1. Press the Bean emptying key “?” and hold it for at least 1 second. The appliance will start the bean-emptying process. At that time, the Bean emptying indicator “will be constantly lit while other functional indicators are switched off.
2. Remove the residue collection container and empty the ground coffee in it.
3. When the process is complete, the appliance automatically enters the standby mode.
4. Press the Bean emptying key “▼” and hold it for at least 0.3 second again if you wish to cancel the current function. NOTE: The bean emptying process only lasts 15 seconds each time. Please repeat the above operation if there is a lot of coffee beans left in the bean box.

Energy-saving mode

1. Press the Power switch “☐” and hold it for at least 0.2 second; the appliance enters sleep mode. At that time, all indicators turn off and all functions are inactive.
2. The appliance will enter sleep mode if there is no operation within 28 minutes. At that time, all indicators turn off and all functions are inactive.
3. During sleep mode, press the Power switch “⏻” and hold it for at least 0.2 second. The appliance will conduct a self-check, preheat, and return to standby mode.

NOTES:

1. When the appliance is powered on continuously, press the Power switch “⭕” and hold it for at least 0.2 second to activate the appliance after more than 4 hours. The auto-clean function of the appliance will be activated.
2. If the appliance is powered off, the auto-clean function will be activated after you press the Power switch “⏻” and hold it for at least 0.2 second.
3. Please refer to the section of "Power on and preheating" for details.

Set the coffee and milk dispensing amount

1. Setting the coffee dispensing amount:

When the appliance starts dispensing coffee, press the selected functional key and hold it for 2 seconds. The buzzer beeps and the corresponding indicator of the selected functional key flashes. At that time, the appliance enters the mode for setting the coffee dispensing amount. As soon as the coffee in the cup reaches the required level, release the selected functional key. Then, the appliance stops operating and the newly set coffee dispensing amount is stored.

The range of coffee dispensing amount is as follows:

(1) Single cup Espresso: 30-100ml (2) Double cup Espresso: (30-100ml)*2 (3) Americano: 110-180ml

2. Operation for setting the milk dispensing amount:

When the appliance starts dispensing milk, press the selected functional key and hold it for 2 seconds. The buzzer beeps and the corresponding indicator of the selected functional key flashes. At that time, the appliance enters the mode for setting the milk dispensing amount. As soon as the milk in the cup reaches the required level, release the selected functional key, the appliance stops operating, and the newly set milk dispensing amount is saved. The operation for setting the milk dispensing amount only applies to the functions of “Cappuccino” and “Latte”.

The range of milk dispensing amount is as follows:

(1) Cappuccino: Coffee: 30-100ml + Milk: 10-40 seconds (2) Latte: Coffee: 30-100ml + Milk: 10-40 seconds.

Factory reset

Simultaneously press the Single cup espresso “☐” and Double cup espresso key “☐” and hold them for 2 seconds; all parameters will be reset to the factory default setting.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

CAUTION!

Be sure to unplug this appliance before cleaning and let the appliance cool down completely. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or unit in water or liquid. Please unplug the appliance after each use.

1. Wipe the outer surface of the product with a soft damp cloth to remove stains, but avoid using abrasive cleaning tools as they will scratch the product. Do not use alcohol or solvent cleaners.
2. Water droplets may buildup in the area above the drip plate or countertop during brewing. To control the dripping, wipe off the area with a clean, dry cloth after each use of the product.
3. Do not wash the brewer, water tank, milk tank, drip tray, drip plate, inner drip tray, residue collection container, and door into the dishwasher.
4. Empty the water from the drip plate and drip tray, and coffee grounds from the inner drip tray and residue collection container, and clean these parts thoroughly.
5. Clean the parts by following the description and operation as follows:

Hints for great-tasting coffee

1. A clean coffee machine is essential for making tasty coffee. It is necessary to clean the coffee machine as specified in the "CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE" section regularly. Always use fresh room-temperature water when brewing coffee.
2. Store unused ground coffee in a cool and dry place. After a new bag of ground coffee is unpacked, reseal it tightly and store it in the refrigerator to maintain its freshness.

Detachable parts When to clean How to clean
Residue-collection container For Single cup espresso, Latte, and Cappuccino, clean once every 8 brewing cycles.For Double cup espresso, clean once every 4 brewing cycles.We recommend cleaning it on the same day if it has not been used for a long time.	1. Open the door.2. Remove the residue collection container.3. Empty the coffee puck from the residue collection container.4. Rinse the residue collection container under tap water.5. Install the residue collection container into the appliance.6. Close the door and the cleaning is completed.
Brewer For Single cup espresso, Latte, and Cappuccino, clean once every 8 brewing cycles.For Double cup espresso, clean once every 4 brewing cycles.We recommend cleaning it on the same day if it has not been used for a long time.	1. Open the door.2. Remove the brewer.3. Rinse the brewer under tap water.4. Install the brewer into the appliance.5. Close the door and the cleaning is completed.
Water tank Once every week. 1. Remove the water tank from	the coffee machine.2. Rinse the water tank under tap water.

Detachable parts When to clean How to clean
Milk tank	After every use.	1. Remove the connecting tube from the appliance after every use.2. Rinse the milk tank under tap water.3. Store the milk tank suitably after cleaning.
Milk frother After every use. 1. Remove the coffee outlet		cover.2. Remove the milk frother from the coffee outlet.3. Rinse the milk frother under tap water.4. Install the milk frother, making sure it is firmly and correctly in place and that the part with the plug is on the left.5. Install the coffee outlet cover, and the cleaning is completed.
Drip tray Empty the drip tray every day and clean it once every week.		1. Remove the drip tray.2. Add some cleaning solution and rinse the drip tray under tap water.3. After cleaning, install the drip tray again.
Grinder		Clean it once every week.
Powder dispensing channel Check it once a week.		Method 1:1.Simultaneously press the “Bean-emptying” key “ ” and the “Single cup espresso” key “ ” and hold them for 2 seconds. Their corresponding indicators flash and the door is opened.2.Open the door and use a toothpick to loosen the ground coffee in the powder dispensing channel. Then, close the door when the is ground coffee falls down.3.Simultaneously press the “Bean-emptying” key “ ” and the “Single cup espresso” key “ ” and hold them for at least 0.3 second again. Their corresponding indicators extinguish, and the door is closed.Method 2:If there are a few remaining coffee beans in the bean box, press the, hold and press the “Bean-emptying” key “ ” and hold it for at least one second. The appliance will keep working until the ground coffee that blocks the powder dispensing channel is released. Then, the appliance returns to normal operating mode.NOTE: If the ground coffee becomes obviously finer during the use of the appliance, or the coffee puck left over after the brewing process is complete is smaller, please check the powder dispensing channel for any blockage. The powder dispensing channel should be cleaned once every week.
Brewing base		Check it once a week. Clean the coffee residue around the brewing base with a brush.
Brewing system bracket Check it once a week. 1. When the appliance is		powered on, simultaneously press the Manual Clean key “ ➕ ” and Double cup espresso “ ➕ ” key and hold them for 1 second to enter the mode for cleaning the dead corner of the brewer.2. After entering the brewer cleaning mode, the brewer moves to the bottom.3. After the brewing door is opened (the appliance stays in the safe protection state), the dead corner of the brewer can be cleaned.4. When you finish cleaning, close the brewing door.5. Simultaneously press the Manual Clean key “ ➕ ” and Double cup espresso “ ➕ ” key and hold them for 1 second to exit the cleaning mode.

Clean the brewing system and frothing system manually

1. Fill the water tank with an appropriate amount of room-temperature water, but do not exceed the MAX water level. Then, close the water tank lid.
2. Install the brewer assembly into the brewing chamber of the appliance and close the brewing chamber door.
3. Place the drip plate on the drip tray, and place a cup (container) on the drip plate.
4. Activate the "Manual clean" function to clean the brewing system and the milk frothing channel. After preheating, all functional indicators will be constantly lit, and the appliance enters standby mode. Press the Manual clean key and hold it for at least 0.2 second. The appliance will enter manual clean mode.

NOTE: If the milk-frothing channel has to be cleaned, please install the milk tank and fill the milk tank with some clean water instead of milk. If the milk-frothing channel does not require cleaning, please tightly close the milk frother plug.

1. After cleaning, the appliance automatically enters standby mode.
2. Open the brewing chamber door and clean the coffee grounds in the brewing system with a brush.

Removing mineral deposits

1. The appliance has to be descaled when the indicators of Hot water and Manual clean flash at the same time.
2. Fill the water tank with water and descaler to the MAX level as indicated on the water tank (the ratio of water to descaler is 4:1; for details, please refer to the instructions for the descaler; please use a "household descaler"). You may also use citric acid instead of the descaler (one hundred parts of water to three parts of citric acid).
3. Place a container (cup) on the drip plate.
4. Simultaneously press the Hot water key and the Manual clean key and hold them for 1 second. The appliance starts the descaling process.
5. The whole descaling procedure lasts about 10 minutes. The eight (8) functional indicators flash slowly from left to right.
6. After the descaling is completed, the Hot water “☐” and Manual clean “☐” indicators stop flashing.

NOTE: When descaling is complete, the counter for coffee brewing cycles will be reset to zero, and it will restart counting. The descaling prompt will pop up when the appliance has brewed a total of 500 cycles of coffee again.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Cause Solution
The Refill indicator “💡” flashes.	Not enough water in the water tank.	1. Refill the water tank. 2. Please contact the service department if the problem cannot be solved.
The Warning indicator “⚠️” flashes.	The grind setting knob, door and inner drip tray are not properly installed.	1. Correctly install the grind setting knob, door, and inner drip tray. 2. Please contact the service department if the problem cannot be solved.
The Warning indicator “⚠️” is constantly lit.	The brewer or inner drip tray is not correctly installed.	1. Correctly install the brewer or inner drip tray. 2. Please contact the service department if the problem cannot be solved.
The No bean indicator “💡” is constantly lit.	Not enough coffee beans in the bean box.	Fill the bean box with coffee beans and then run the coffee machine to brew coffee. Then, the coffee bean warning can be cancelled.
The Residue full indicator “💡” is constantly lit.	The residue collection container needs to be cleaned.	1. Remove the residue collection container and inner drip tray for cleaning. After 2 seconds, the “Residue full indicator” “💡” turns off. 2. Please contact the service department if the problem cannot be solved.
The Brewer cleaning indicator “💡” is constantly lit.	The brewer needs to be cleaned.	1. Remove the brewer for cleaning. After 2 seconds, the “Brewer cleaning indicator” “💡” turns off. 2. Please contact the service department if the problem cannot be solved.
The Single cup Espresso “☐” and Warning indicators “⚠️” flash at the same time.	The grinding motor does not work normally.	1. Turn off the appliance and restart it.2. Please contact the service department if the problem can not be solved.
The Hot water indicator “☐” flashes.	The overheating protection mechanism for the boiler is activated.	1. If you wish to use the “Hot water” function, wait for the appliance to cool down for 3–5 minutes. Then, the “Hot water” function can be activated.
The No bean indicator “☐” and Warning indicator “⚠️” flash at the same time.	The appliance has performed 16 consecutive bean grinding cycles, and the time for each grinding was shorter than 5 minutes. The grinding has to cool down for 5 minutes. During this time, all functions are inactive.	1. The appliance will rest for 5 minutes. Alternatively, turn off the appliance and restart it.2. Please, contact the service department if the problem cannot be solved.
The Hot water indicator “☐” and Warning indicator “⚠️” flash at the same time.	The flow meter has no signal, and the water-dispensing is abnormal.	1. Fill the water tank with water.2. Please contact the service department if the problem cannot be solved.
The Latte indicator “☐” and Warning indicator “⚠️” flash at the same time.	The switch element has no signal and the brewing motor does not work normally.	1. Turn off the appliance and restart it.2. Please contact the service department if the problem cannot be solved.
The crema is not rich. The ground coffee is too coarse.		Turn the grind setting knob clockwise to select the proper setting.
	The type of coffee bean used is wrong.	Use the coffee beans which are suitable for brewing espresso.
Coffee comes out slowly or comes out drip by drip.	The coffee is ground too finely ground coffee is too fine.	Turn the grind setting knob anticlockwise to select the proper setting.
The machine can not be activated. The power source is not	The power plug is not firmly in the socket/outlet.	Connect the power plug firmly to the power mains and the power socket on the appliance.
	connected correctly.	Connect the power source of the machine.
	The on/off button is not turned on.	Turn on the on/off button.
The brewer can not be removed.	The machine is not turned off correctly.	Turn off the machine and then turn it on again to reset the brewer. Please contact the after-sales department if the problem cannot be solved.
	The brewer is blocked. Contact the after-sales department.
The milk foam is too large or sprays from the milk outlet.	The milk is not cold enough or the milk used is not suitable for frothing.	We recommend using milk at a temperature of 5–10 °C, and with protein content of at least 3%.
	The milk frother is too dirty. Clean the milk frother.
Both the residue full indicator and brewer cleaning indicator illuminate.	You may have emptied the residue collection container and cleaned the brewer while the coffee machine was turned off.	Please always empty the residue collection container and clean the brewer when the coffee machine is turned on. Reinstall both parts after waiting for at least 3 seconds.
The residue collection container is not full, but the appliance prompts you to empty the residue collection container or clean the brewer.	The counter was not reset after the residue collection container was emptied or the brewer was cleaned.	After replacing the residue collection container or the brewer, always wait for about 3 seconds to make sure the counter is reset to zero. Always empty the residue collection container and clean the brewer when the coffee machine is turned on. The counter will not be reset if the residue collection container is emptied, or the brewer is cleaned when the coffee machine is turned off.
The coffee machine can grind coffee beans, but there is no coffee coming out of the grinder.	Please check the deeply roasted coffee beans for any oil on the surface. The powder dispensing channel will be blocked if the coffee beans are dampened or there is too much oil on the surface.	1. Simultaneously press the “Bean-emptying” key “ ” and the “Single cup espresso” key “ ” and hold them for 2 seconds. The door is opened, and their corresponding indicators flash.2. After the door is opened, use the cleaning brush to loosen the ground coffee in the powder dispensing channel, and then close the door when ground coffee falls down.3. Then, simultaneously press the “Bean-emptying” key “ ” and the “Single cup espresso” key “ ” and hold them for at least 0.3 second again. Their corresponding indicators extinguish, and the door is closed.
The coffee machine makes loud noise.	It is normal that the coffee machine makes noise during operation.	If the coffee machine starts to make any unusual noise, please lubricate the brewing system and contact the after-sales department.

This equipment is labelled in compliance with the European Directive 2012/19/EC on waste electric and electronic equipment – WEEE. The Directive specifies the requirements for collection and management of waste and electric equipment effective in the entire European Union.

ENVIRONMENT

At the end of the appliance's useful life, do not discard it with common household waste. Take it to an authorized recycling centre. This will help preserve the environment.

WARRANTY AND REPAIR

For more information or in case of problems, please contact the Gorenje Call Centre in your country (phone number listed in the International Warranty Sheet). If there is no such centre in your country, please contact the local Gorenje dealer or Gorenje's small domestic appliance department.

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