Espresso Coffee Maker User Manual Model No.: GCF20FA 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 2 Product Components 4 How To Use 6 Cleaning And Maintenance 20 Troublshooting 25 Limited Warranty 27 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Model No.: GCF20FA Power : 1350W Voltage: 120V~ 60Hz Pump Pressure: 20 Bar Capacity of Water Tank: 1.3L / 44 fl.oz Capacity of Milk Reservoir: 700 ML / 23.7 fl.oz Scan the QR code for more assistance and support.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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. 3. To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury do not immerse the cord or plug in water or other liquids. 4. The appliance must not be immersed in water. 5.
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. Children shall not play with the appliance. 20. Check the appliance before each use and ensure that the appliance, power cord and plug are not damaged and no parts have come loose. 21.
PRODUCT COMPONENTS KNOW YOUR ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE 9 10 11 12 13 1 15 14 16 2 20 3 19 4 21 17 5 6 18 7 23 8 22 1. Cup Warmer 12. Filter Holder / Portafilter 2. LED Display 13. Measure Scoop and Tamper 3. Control Panel 14. Water tank 4. Brew Head 15. Milk Reservoir Lid 5. Hot water outlet 16. Milk Dispensing Knob 6. Drip Tray Grid 17. Connector of Frothed Milk Dispensing Tube 7. Drip Tray 18. Frothed Milk Dispensing Tube 8. Inner Drip Tray 19. Locker of Milk Reservoir 9.
PRODUCT COMPONENTS CONTROL PANEL A B C D A: Americano & Hot Water Button B: Espresso Button C: Cappuccino Button D: Latte Button BUTTONS’ FUNCTION TABLE: Press and hold for 3 seconds Press twice Press once Operation & Result Function Buttons Indicator Cup Size Default Volume Indicator Espresso White Single Shot 40ml/1.35oz Green Double Shots 80ml/2.
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. Wash the water tank with the lid, the milk reservoir, the measuring scoop/tamper, the filters and the filter holder in a mixture of mild detergent and water. Rinse and dry each thoroughly and place them back into the unit. 5.
HOW TO USE 3. 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. 4. Adjust the hot water outlet position, turn it point at the cup. 5. Plug the appliance into the appropriate outlet. 6. Press the Power button, all the indicators flash and the coffee machine starts to preheat automatically. Once the preheating is finished, all the indicators will light up continuously.
HOW TO USE 7. Place an empty cup under the brew head. Turn the milk knob point at the cup. Press and hold the Latte button for 3 seconds. The machine will start to make hot water from the milk tube. Let the hot water flow out of the milk tube for about 8 seconds, then press the Latte button again to stop. This process allows the water to flow into the empty pump for the first use. hold for 3 sec. There will be a loud noise and little shake when the machine Note: running first time.
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. E.S.E FOR A DOUBLE SHOT OR TWO SINGLE SHOTS – use the filter for a double shot of espresso. By placing two small cups underneath the filter holder, you may prepare two single shots of espresso at once. 2.
HOW TO USE 4. Insert the filter holder into the brew head, align the filter holder with the UNLOCK " " mark and fits into the groove, and turn it counter-clockwise to the LOCK " " position. MAKING ESPRESSO 1. Place pre-warmed cup(s) underneath the filter holder. 2. Press the Espresso button once for a single shot. The Espresso indicator will flash in white when brewing. Press the Espresso button twice for double shots. The Espresso indicator will flash in green when brewing. 3.
HOW TO USE Note: There will be noise during the operating process. This is normal for a 20bar pump. To brew less coffee than the preset serving, press the Espresso button at any time to stop the brewing process when the amount of coffee desired is reached. MAKING AMERICANO 1. Place pre-warmed cup(s) underneath the filter holder. When brewing Americano, Position your cup underneath the filter holder spouts & the hot water spout. 2. Press the Americano button once to brew a small cup of Americano.
HOW TO USE 3. The machine will start brewing the Americano according to your selection. The machine will turn off automatically and the Americano indicator will fully illumi nate in a solid light, indicating that the cycle has been completed. Your delicious Americano is ready to be enjoyed! Note: For a small cup, use the single shot filter. For a large cup, use the double shot filter. MAKING HOT WATER The HOT WATER function can be used to pre-heat cups or add hot water manually. 1.
HOW TO USE MAKING CAPPUCCINO 1. Slide the milk reservoir locker to the “Unlock” position. 2. Use two hands to hold the milk reservoir and lid, pull it out of the machine. Note: The Cappuccino and Latte indicators will turn off indicating the milk reservoir is not connected. Warning: Do not use just one hand to hold the milk reservoir or the lid only. The milk reservoir may fall off. 3. Open the lid and fill the milk reservoir with cold whole milk (5~10°C / 41-50°F). 4. Close the lid.
HOW TO USE 6. Place pre-warmed cup(s) underneath the filter holder. When brewing Cappucci no or Latte, make sure to adjust the milk dispensing knob to aim the milk dispensing tube in the direction of your cup. 7. Press the Cappuccino button once to brew a small cup of cappuccino. The Cappuccino indicator will flash in white when brewing. Press the Cappuccino button twice to brew a large cup of cappuccino. The Cappuccino indicator will flash in green when brewing. ×1 ×2 8.
HOW TO USE MAKING LATTE Follow the steps 1-6 for MAKING CAPPUCCINO, and then proceed following steps: 1. Press the Latte button once to brew a small cup of latte. The Latte indicator will flash in white when brewing. Press the Latte button twice to brew a large cup of latte. The Latte button will flash in green when brewing. ×1 ×2 2. The machine will start brewing the latte according to your selection.
HOW TO USE 2. Press and hold the Cappuccino button for 3 second, the machine will start to froth the milk alone. The Cappuccino indicator will flash in white and green alternately. 3. Press the Cappuccino button again to stop when the desired amount of frothed milk is reached.
HOW TO USE no operation is selected within 15 seconds, the machine will Note : Ifreturn to standby mode. A. CUSTOMIZE THE VOLUME OF ESPRESSO 1. To customize the volume of a single shot espresso, press the Espresso button once. The machine will beep three times and start to brew. To customize the volume of double shots, press the Espresso button twice. The machine will beep three times and start to brew. 2. When the desired amount is reached, press the Espresso button again to stop.
HOW TO USE 2. When the desired amount of frothed milk is reached, press the Cappuccino button again. Then the machine will start brewing espresso automatically. 3. When the desired amount of espresso is reached, press the Cappuccino button once again to stop. The machine will beep three times indicating that the volume has been customized successfully. The machine will then return to standby mode. Note: The adjustable time of milk frothing ranges between 6~60 seconds.
HOW TO USE RESETTING DEFAULT VOLUMES To reset the machine to the default volumes of Espresso, Americano, Cappuccino and Latte, press and hold the Espresso and Cappuccino buttons at the same time for 5 seconds. The machine will return to its original default settings. hold for 5 sec. WATER SHORTAGE WARNING When the water tank run out of water, the Espresso, Cappuccino and Latte buttons simultaneously flash in green for the water shortage warning.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Regular cleaning and maintenance keep the machine in working condition and ensures perfect coffee flavor, a constant flow of coffee, and excellent milk froth for an extend period. CLEANING THE MILK RESERVOIR AND MILK DISPENSING TUBE Once you are done making your beverage with milk, you can either store the milk reservoir with milk directly in the refrigerator or completely clean the milk reservoir and milk dispensing tube.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE If completely cleaning milk reservoir, follow the deep cleaning cycle instructions: 1. Place a large empty cup under the milk dispensing tube and make sure there is water in the water tank. 2. Remove milk reservoir from machine and discard any remaining milk. Fill the milk reservoir with clean water. 3. Aim the milk dispensing tube into the empty cup. 4. Press and hold the Latte button for 3 seconds. The machine will start to make hot water from the milk dispensing tube.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE FILTER HOLDER/PORTAFILTER AND THE FILTERS The filter holder and filters should be kept clean to guarantee perfect results. Warning: To avoid burns, the filter must only be removed when the filter holder has cooled down completely. 1. Remove the filter holder and discard the coffee grounds or used pod. Remove the filter from the filter holder and wash them with warm water. Make sure to rinse and dry them well. 2.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE DRIP TRAY Empty the Drip Tray and Inner Drip Tray when required. If the red Water Level Indicator appears through the Grill, empty the Drip Tray immediately. Clean the Drip Tray and Grid weekly with warm water and a little non-abrasive washing up liquid, rinse and dry. CLEANING THE UNIT 1. Wipe housing with a soft wet cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads, as they will scratch the finish. 2. Do not store any of the filter holder in the brew head.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 3. Press and hold the Cappuccino and Latte button together for 5 seconds. The machine will start the descaling cycle, and the descaling cycle will run 6 minutes then stop automatically. hold for 5 sec. 4. Repeat the previous steps until the tank empties. 5. Repeat the process two more times using only CLEAN TAP WATER without any descaling agent.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Machine doesn't work. Coffee does not run out of the filter holder. Coffee only slowly runs out of the filter holder. Coffee runs through too quickly Coffee is cold. Coffee is too weak. CAUSE CORRECTIONS Machine is not switched on or power plug is not plugged in. Make sure that the power plug is plugged in, that the ON/OFF button has been pressed and that both coffee buttons light up in white. Short circuit / power outlet is without power. Check the power supply.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONS Water is pooled The water tank is not installed under the coffee correctly. machine. The drip tray is filled with water. Too much coffee in the filter. Remove the water tank and correctly install it. Empty and clean drip tray. Make sure to use the correct amount of coffee. Coffee ground is sticking to the sealing ring of the brewing head.
LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY Geek Technology Co., 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 Co., Ltd. at its discretion, will repair or replace the Product at no cost.
Geek Technology Co., Ltd. 120 US Route 46, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Toll Free 1-844-801-8880 Version Update --2022.
