Gourmia JFP-300 User manual

USERMANUAL
Multifunction
Food Processor
Model#JFP-300

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WelcometotheConvenientWorldof
Food Processing from Gourmia
Thank you for purchasing a Gourmia Multifunction Food Processor!
The pages of this manual offer comprehensive instructions to guide you through
the functions and features of the Gourmia Multifunction Food Processor. Inside
this guide you will also find 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 Gourmia.
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IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS
Before using this product please read this manual carefully
and save for future reference.
SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
When using any electric appliance, basic precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
injury, including the following:
1. Read the instructions carefully before use, and save them for future reference.
2. Make sure the power used is as indicated on the rating label.
3. Do not forget to unplug the appliance after each use.
4. Never activate the appliance without enough water.
5. Do not insert any object into the water reservoir opening or safety valve.
6. Always unplug the appliance when installing, removing, or placing components.
7. Unplug and let the appliance cool before cleaning.
8. Between uses, allow 15 minutes for cooling.
9. Close supervision is required when using near children.
10. This appliance is for adult use only. Persons under the age of 13 should not use this
product.
11. Never leave the appliance in use unattended.
12. Handle the blades with care as they are very sharp.
13. If the blades get stuck or are blocked, always unplug the appliance before removing the
blockage.
14. When steam cooking, the appliance gets very hot. Handle with caution.
15. Always use the handle to lift the blender jar.
16. Beware of the hot steam which rises from the jar and water tank when cooking or
removing the lid.
17. Do not use the appliance for anything but its intended use.
18. This appliance is intended for indoor, household use only.
19. Empty the water tank before storing the appliance.
20. Do not tilt or tip the unit or attempt to empty or fill it while it is operating.
21. If any component is damaged, do not use. Contact Customer Service.
Electromagnetic field (EMF)
This appliance complies with all standards relating to electromagnetic
fields (EMFs). It meets the safety rules established on the basis of current
scientific knowledge provided it is handled correctly and in compliance
with these instructions.
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TABLEOFCONTENTS
TABLEOFCONTENTS
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Parts and Assembly
Part List
Indicators and Display
Filling the Water Tank
Installing the Blade
Adding the Steaming Basket
Setting Up a Larger Steaming Chamber
Steaming Larger Foods
Using Separators to Steam Several Foods
Placing the Blender Jar
Steam Functions
Steam Cooking
Steaming Times by Ingredient
Warming
Defrosting
Sterilizing
Blending Functions
Baby Food and Chopping
Making a Puree
Making Juice
Maintenance
Cleaning and Care
Descaling
Maximum Capacities and Technical Information
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Parts and Assembly
Part List
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A. Water Tank Cap
B. Water Tank Plug
C. Digital Control Panel
D. Blender Jar Lid
E. Steam Cap
F. Steaming Basket C
G. Separator
H. Steaming Basket B
I. Steaming Basket A
J. Blender Jar
K. Blade
L. Blade Gasket (Rubber Ring)
M. Blade Lock
N. Anti-Splash Lid (Blending Only)
O. Removable Lower Drawer
P. Steaming Port
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Indicators and Display
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1. On/Off
2. Start/Pause
3. Increase Time
4. Decrease Time
5. Steam-Cook Function
6. Warm Function
7. Sterilize Function
8. Defrost Function
9. Baby Food Function
10. Puree Function
11. Juice Function
12. Chop Function
13. LED Time Display

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Filling the Water Tank
1. Plug in the unit. The water level indicator will light up.
2. Remove the water tank cap (A) by pulling it carefully.
3. Open the water tank by turning the plug (B) counterclockwise.
4. Fill the tank with the required water volume. (See function)
5. Close the water tank by turning the plug (B) clockwise from the
unlock icon to the lock icon.
6. Place the cap (A) and gently press the cap down.
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Installing the Blade
Note: Always use caution when handling the blades. They are very sharp.
Important: Even if you are steaming, the blades must always be installed.
1. Hold the blade (K) by the handle. Point the narrow end up.
2. Place the ring (L) over the bottom of the blade as shown in
the picture below. (The end that resembles a suction cup
will face away from the blade)
3. Place the blade inside of the jar and push the narrow end
though the blade hole. Take the blade lock (M) and attach
it to the blade on the other side of the jar.
4. Turn the blade lock counterclockwise to secure the blade.
Important: Pull the blade lock (M) to confirm that the blade is properly screwed in.

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Adding the Steaming Basket
1. Align steaming basket A's arrow (I) to the jar spout shown.
2. Insert the basket into the jar.
Setting Up a Larger Steaming Chamber
1. Place steaming basket B (H)
over steaming basket A (I)
by aligning steaming basket B’s
tab with the notch on top of
steaming basket A.
2. Place the steam cap (E) over
steaming basket B. (The steam
cap is found under the blender
jar lid. Simply twist to remove.)
1. If you want to make an even
larger steaming chamber,
place steaming basket C (F)
over steaming basket B (H)
by matching the tab on
steaming basket C’s bottom
with the notch on the top of
steaming basket B.
2. Place the steam cap (E) over
steaming basket C
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Steaming Larger Foods

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Using Separators to Steam Several Foods
1. Turn one of the two smaller steaming baskets upside-down.
2. Grab the separator (G) by its handle.
3. Place the separator on the basket by aligning the tabs below
the basket with the notches in the separator.
4. Turn until the separator cannot fall out.
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Placing the Blender Jar
1. Cover the blender jar (J). Place the jar lid (D) and turn it
counterclockwise until it clicks. To remove the lid, turn it
clockwise. (See images below)
2. Place the jar over the base. Match the unlock symbol (below
the water level indicator on the jar)to the small arrow on the
base.
3. Turn the jar counterclockwise until it clicks. The steaming hole
onthe jar's side must align with the base's steaming port (P)

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Steam Cooking
Note: Always use caution around steam. After use, the jar and other parts of
the appliance may be hot. Let the unit cool off before removing anything.
1. Fill the water tank to the "Max" line.
2. Place the food into steaming basket A. (I in the part list)
3. Set up steaming baskets B and C (parts H and F) if needed.
(See p. 9)
4. If you wish to cook several foods separately, see p. 10.
5. Place the basket(s) in the blender jar. If steaming basket A is
used alone, cover it with the blender jar lid (D). If additional
steaming baskets are needed, use the steam cap (E).
6. Place the jar on the base and lock it into place. Always
attach the blade before use.
7. Plug in the appliance and press to turn it on.
8. Tap the steam cooking button , set your time using the
+ and - buttons, and press to begin.
9. When the cycle is complete, the appliance will beep and the
display will turn off automatically.
10. Turn off the appliance by pressing and unplugging it.
11. Let the steam dissipate before removing your items.
12. Your food is now ready to eat or blend.
Note: See chart for approximate steaming times. Don’t be afraid to experiment
when cooking fruits and vegetables!
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Caution: Hot steam will rise from the jar when you remove its lid. Be careful!
Important: Always make sure your food is thoroughly cooked before serving.

Type of food Ingredient Approximate
Steaming Time
Fruit Apple
Orange
Peach
Pear
Pineapple
Plum
Steaming Times by Ingredient
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5 min
10 min
10 min
5 min
15 min
10 min
Vegetables Asparagus
Broccoli
Carrot
Cauliflower
Celery
Zucchini
Fennel
French Beans
Leek
Onion
Peas
Potato
Pumpkin
Spinach
Rutabaga
Sweet Potato
Tomato
10 min
20 min
15 min
15 min
15 min
15 min
15 min
20 min
15 min
15 min
20 min
20 min
15 min
15 min
15 min
15 min
15 min
Meat Chicken, beef,
lamb, pork, etc. 20 min
Fish Salmon, sole,
cod, trout, etc. 15 min
Notes:
-All food must be cut into small cubes, no bigger than 2-3 cm (¾ inch to 1 ¼ inch) pieces.
-A full water tank will steam for approximately 20 minutes, but this may vary due to
environmental conditions. If the water runs out while steaming (an indicator will
appear), follow these steps:
•Open the water tank
•Fill with enough water to finish the steaming.
•Press Start to resume steaming. (The fresh water may take some time to reheat)
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Warming
1. Fill the water tank with 100 ml (3.5 oz) room temp. water.
2. Put your bottle/item in steaming basket A. (I in the list)
3. Set up a larger steaming basket if you wish to warm larger
bottles or containers. (See p. 9)
4. Place the basket(s) into the blender jar and cover it with lid D
or E, depending on the baskets used. Make sure all parts are
secure.
5. To begin warming, press the warm button, set your time
using the + or - buttons, and press to begin. In order to
pause the function, simply press again.
Note: See the following page for recommended warming times.
Defrosting
1. Fill the water tank with 200 ml (6.75 oz) room temp. water.
2. Put your bottle/item in steaming basket A. (I in the list)
3. Set up a larger steaming basket if you wish to warm larger
bottles or containers. (See p. 9)
4. Place the basket(s) into the blender jar and cover it with lid D
or E, depending on the baskets used. Make sure all parts are
secure.
5. To begin warming, press the warm button, set your time
using the + or - buttons, and press to begin. In order to
pause the function, simply press again.
Note: See the following page for recommended defrosting times.
Warning: Always use caution around steam. After use, the jar and other parts
of the appliance may be hot. Let the unit cool off before removing anything.
Warning: Always use caution around steam. After use, the jar and other parts
of the appliance may be hot. Let the unit cool off before removing anything.

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Warming Time Chart
100 ml in water tank 200 ml in water tank
Defrosting Time
(Min)
Frozen Item (1.4 ° F)
Warming
Time (Min)
Refrigerated
Bottle (39° F)
Bottle
Vol.
(oz)
Plastic
Bottles
(For glass
bottles, use
less time)
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Warming
Time (Min)
Room Temp.
Bottle (72° F)
Important: Always test your food/bottle temperature after warming.

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Note: Always turn off the machine and unplug when adjusting parts
or food in the blender jar (especially the blade)
1. Place the cooked or fresh food from the basket(s) directly into
the blender jar (J). Attach it to the base
2. Plug the steaming port with the anti-splash lid (N).
3. Cover the jar with the blender jar lid (D)
4. Plug the unit in and turn on the appliance by pressing .
5. Press and press the start button to begin blending.
The unit will blend and stop every 15 seconds.
6. If you would like to cut larger chunks of raw vegetables, use
the chop function instead.
7. Turn off the machine using and unplug before removing
any of the food or components.
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Sterilizing
Note: Always use caution around steam. After use, the jar and other parts of
the appliance may be hot. Let the unit cool off before removing anything.
1. Fill the water tank with 200 ml for times below 11 min, or to
the "Max" fill line for higher times. Do not use times below 8
minutes. We recommend using 10 minutes or more.
2. Place the bottle upside down in steaming basket A.
3. Use a larger basket setup if necessary. (See p. 9)
4. Place the basket(s) in the blender jar and use the appropriate
cover (D or E). Make sure that everything is secured.
5. Press the sterilizer button , set your time, then press
start .
6. If you need to pause the function, press again .
7. When the sterilizing is complete, the machine will beep.
Before blending, use the anti-splash lid (N) stored in
the lower drawer (O) to prevent spills and to keep
food out of the steaming port (P)!
Blending (Baby Food and Chop Functions)

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Making a Puree
1. Pour your warm water/cooked food mix into the blend jar. Do
not fill liquids past the "Max" line on the jar. Secure the lid.
2. Press the puree function button.
3. When you are ready to start, press . To pause the function,
simply press again.
4. Repeat until you acheive the desired consistency.
5. Turn off the machine using and unplug before removing
any of the food or components.
Making Juice
1. Pour your food (milk/ice cream/fruit, etc.) into the blender jar.
Do not fill liquids past the "Max" fill line on the jar. Secure the lid.
2. Press the Juicing Function button.
3. Press the button to begin. To pause the function, simply
press once more.
4. Repeat until you acheive the desired consistency.
5. Turn off the machine using and unplug before removing any
of the food or components.
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Note: Always turn off the machine and unplug when adjusting parts
or food in the blender jar (especially the blade)
Before blending, use the anti-splash lid (N) stored in
the lower drawer (O) to prevent spills and to keep
food out of the steaming port (P)!
Note: Always turn off the machine and unplug when adjusting parts
or food in the blender jar (especially the blade)
Before blending, use the anti-splash lid (N) stored in
the lower drawer (O) to prevent spills and to keep
food out of the steaming port (P)!
Note: Always turn off the machine and unplug when adjusting parts
or food in the blender jar (especially the blade)
Before blending, use the anti-splash lid (N) stored in
the lower drawer (O) to prevent spills and to keep
food out of the steaming port (P)!
Note: Always turn off the machine and unplug when adjusting parts
or food in the blender jar (especially the blade)
Before blending, use the anti-splash lid (N) stored in
the lower drawer (O) to prevent spills and to keep
food out of the steaming port (P)!

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Maintenance
Cleaning and Maintenance
To clean the base of the machine, use a damp cloth. The
other parts are dishwasher safe (top shelf only)
Important Information:
•Clean the appliance after every use
•Always unplug the appliance and let it cool before
cleaning
•Handle blades with care
•Never immerse the base in water
•Do not use abrasive products. Never pour bleach or use
chemical sterilizing solutions/tablets on the product
•After cleaning the blade, ensure that the seal is properly
repositioned
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Cleaning and Maintenance
A lime deposit may accumulate on the bottom of the water
tank over a long period of time depending on your water
quality. If this happens, the "add water" indicator will
activate even if the tank is full.
To descale (remove lime deposit):
•Pour a mixture of 100 ml hot water and 100 ml white
vinegar into the water tank.
•Leave it for 30 minutes before emptying the tank and
wiping it with a damp cloth.
•Fill the tank with 200 ml of water and set the appliance
to steam for 20 minutes with the blender jar in place.
Rinse the blender jar before the next use.

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Maximum Capacities and Technical Information
Water Tank Max Capacity: 13.5 oz (400 ml)
Jar Max Capacity: 4 ¼ cups (1 liter)
Steaming Basket A Max Capacity: 25.5 oz (750 ml)
Steaming Basket B Max Capacity: 12 oz (350 ml)
Steaming Basket C Max Capacity: 5 oz (150 ml)
Protection: Temperature-controlled heating system and safety lock.
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