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USER MANUAL ACHILLE GAGGIA

Slide the Ring Nut 1 onto the steam hose. Place the Gasket 3 into the Injector 4, and place the Gasket Press 2 over the Gasket 3. Slide the assembly 2-3-4 over the steam hose. Screw the Ring Nut 1 onto the Injector 4. Tighten 5. Attach the external housing 6 as shown in the Figure. The internal sleeve 7 must be correctly installed, by protruding the lower part of the external sleeve, as shown in figure.

D Congratulations on your wise choice!

As the proud owner of the machine, you can now experience the taste of a delicious cup of espresso or cappuccino in the comfort of your own home. Espresso coffee, originally created in Italy, is made by rapidly forcing water that has been heated to the correct brewing temperature, through a special finely ground coffee. The heart of the espresso machine is a precision engineered pump. The pump and water flow is easily controlled with just a flick of the switch.

This appliance is for household use Any repairs or servicing operations, with the exception of normal cleaning and maintenance operations must be undertaken by an authorized service centre. 1. Check voltage to be sure that the voltage indicated on the plate agrees with your voltage. 2. Never use warm or hot water to fill the water tank. Use cold water only. 3. Keep your hands and the cord away from hot parts of the appliance during operation. 4. Never clean with scouring powders or hard implements. 5. To reduce scale use filtered water and descale regulary. 6. Do not immerse base in water.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

1 Read all instructions and information in this instruction book and any other literature included in this packaging referring to this product before operating or using this appliance. 2 Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3 To protect against fire, electric shock and personal injury do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid. 4 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 5 Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance. 6 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or in the event of appliance faults or damages. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service centre for examination, repair or adjustment. 7 The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or personal injury. 8 Do not use outdoors. 9 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. 10 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. 11 Always turn appliance to “0”, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn switch to “0”, then remove plug from wall outlet. 12 Do not use appliance for other than intended household use. 13 Use extreme caution when using hot steam.

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ENGLISH Description of parts:

2 if the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding type

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

3 the cable does not hang from the table to avoid the risk of getting caught up in it.

Main switch/ON light

Coffee lever Green correct pressure light Boiler cap Cup rest grill and drip pan Water tank (extractable) Steam knob Steam nozzle (removable) Portafilter 1-cup or wafer filter 2-cup filter Boiler “Perfect foam” disk (optional) Coffee group Shower head gasket Shower plate holder Shower plate Coffee press Power cord and plug Coffee measure Coffee spout Water tank cover Glass water level indicator tube Frother (removable - optional) Boiler pressure gauge Safety thermostat reset button

Setting up the Espresso coffee machine:

1. Remove the extractable water tank (6). 2. Unscrew the boiler (counterclockwise).

3. Fill the boiler (12) with enough water to reach the ¾ mark (approx. 0.8 lit.) on the water level indicator (23). Do not fill beyond the top of the water level indicator. If this happens, turn the machine upside down to pour out excess water.

Important: Always check the boiler (12) water level before using the machine. A lack of water in the boiler will cause the safety thermostat to cut off power to the heating element in order to protect it. If this happens the thermostat will have to be reset. See the “Troubleshooting” section. 4. Replace and tighten (clockwise) the boiler cap (4) and make sure the steam knob (7) is also tightly closed. Important: The boiler must never be opened when the coffee machine is operating. To remove the boiler cap, make sure the main switch (1) is in the “0” (off) position. Then slowly open (counterclockwise) the steam knob (7) and wait until all steam has been released from the steam nozzle (8).

Instructions for the power supply cord

A A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks of getting tangled up or tripping over a longer cord. B Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. C If a long extension cord is used: 1 the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.

5. Fill the water tank (6) (approx. 1 liter) and replace it in the machine.

NB: Once the boiler has been filled, the water tank (6) may be filled, when necessary, without removing it. 6. Insert the portafilter (9) into the coffee group (14) and lock it by turning it from left to right until it stops. The portafilter handle will position towards the right. 7. Insert the plug (19) into a proper outlet (see the “WARNING” section page 9, Point 1).

ENGLISH Priming the machine

This procedure prepares the water lines to guarantee optimal machine operation. Repeat this procedure each time the machine is used again after a prolonged period of inactivity. 1. Make sure the machine is set up as indicated in the Section “Setting up the Espresso coffee machine”. 2. Turn the main switch (1) to the “I” (on) position. The red ON light will light up. 3. Wait until the green correct pressure light (3) lights up. 4. Slowly open (counterclockwise) the steam knob (7) to discharge the “false pressure” due to the air remaining in the boiler. Close the steam knob (clockwise) slowly and wait for the green light (3) to come on, indicating that the correct pressure (approx. 1.2 bars) has been reached in the boiler. The pressure may also be checked using the pressure gauge (25). NB: The green correct pressure light (3) will go on and off automatically during the heating phase. After turning on the machine, we recommend waiting 12-15 minutes until the idea temperature has been reached before making the first cup of coffee. Subsequent cups of coffee may be prepared with no waiting. 5. Place an empty cup under the coffee group (14) without putting any coffee in the portafilter (9). Raise and lower the coffee lever (2) until it stops. Repeat this operation until the cup is full of water. 6. The machine is now ready for use.

1. The taste of your coffee depends on the characteristics of the beans from which it is made, the type of bean, where it was grown and processed. The coffee beans that are roasted for a longer period of time and at higher temperatures will be much darker in colour.Darker beans will produce a richer cup of coffee than the lightly-roasted beans. 2. A variety of dark roasts are available from

which you can choose to brew your espresso. Each of these roasts is a blend of coffee beans that are roasted at a specific temperature producing a specific type of flavour.There are decaffeinated beans that have up to 98% of the caffeine content removed. The next time you purchase coffee for your espresso maker, experiment with one of the many kinds of coffee being sold. You may just find that it tastes better than the blend you have been using.

3. A fine “espresso grind” for pump-driven machines must be used. Be sure to ask for this when buying coffee or when having beans ground. Do not use a blade-type grinder because it makes too much coffee dust and produces an irregular grind. 4. The mark of real espresso is its dark colour, rich taste and the light brown, natural froth called “crema” in Italian. 5. Cappuccino is simply a combination of espresso and hot, frothy milk.Cappuccino is usually topped with cinnamon, nutmeg or cocoa powder. 6. Espresso Coffee should be served immediately after it is made. 7. Espresso is served in 2 to 2 ½ oz. demitasse cups. A 4 or 6 oz. cup or glass is used for cappuccino 8. Ideally, coffee beans should be ground immediately before using. Remember, it must be an “espresso grind” for pump-driven espresso machines. 9. It’s best to store ground coffee or beans in an airtight container in the freezer of your refrigerator. Ground coffee tends to absorb food odours.

Preparing a delicious cup of espresso:

1. Make sure the procedures indicated in the sections “Setting up the Espresso coffee machine” and “Priming the machine” have been correctly followed.

ENGLISH coffee grounds. Some water will drip from the coffee group after the portafilter has been removed. This is normal and due to the residual water pressure in the system.

Remove the grounds from the portafilter.

NB: Optimum heating of the machine and the portafilter is indispensable for preparing a good cup of espresso.

2. Remove the portafilter (9) from the coffee group (14). Select the proper filter (10 or 11) and place it in the portafilter (9). The small filter is for one cup and the large filter is for two cups. 3. Fill the filter with ground coffee using the coffee measure (20). As a rule, you will need one measure for each cup of coffee. Do not overfill. Press the coffee using the coffee press (18). Do not press too hard. 4. Wipe off the edges of the filter and portafilter (9, 10, 11) to clean away any remaining coffee and place the portafilter (9) into the coffee group (14). 5. Place one or two cups under the portafilter (9) depending on the number of cups you wish to make and in accordance with the choice of filters in Point 2. Raise the coffee lever (2) with one hand. Important: we recommend holding the portafilter handle with your other hand to stabilize the machine during the coffee making process. Lower the coffee lever (2) until it stops to express the coffee into the cup. For an even flow of coffee, apply a constant and even pressure to the coffee lever (2) in proportion to the amount of resistance offered by the lever. Repeat the operation until you have obtained the desired amount of coffee. An espresso prepared following the proper procedure will have the typical brown “foam” on top. If not, see the “In the event of faulty function” section page16. 6. Remove the cup and serve the coffee. 7. To prepare another coffee, repeat steps 3 through 7, making sure you remove the portafilter slowly and carefully by moving the handle to the left and do not scald yourself with the hot water remaining in the

“Perfect crema” device (13)

To ensure the optimum function of the “Perfect crema” device, insert the frothing jet device into the filter holder. We recommend that the “Perfect crema” device be cleaned on a daily basis, before use, in order to prevent any blockage of the delivery holes. A pin may be used to clean out the hole. Even if the type of coffee grind is not correct the use of the “Perfect crema” device will produce the typical creamy froth of an espresso coffee. N.B.: Only use the “perfect crema device with a large 2-cup filter.

Preparing cappuccino:

When preparing to make a cappuccino, have all of the ingredients at hand as well as a frothing pitcher (or mug) half filled with skimmed or lowfat milk and cups that are larger (6 oz.) than those used for espresso.

The higher the fat content in the milk the denser the froth will be. The Turbo-Frother (8) or milk frother (24) will give you all the froth required but don’t let milk come to a boil. It may require two or three attempts to “become an expert” but you will be successful at frothing milk if you give it a chance. Swivel the TurboFrother steam nozzle (or milk frother) slightly outward so that you can get the frothing pitcher under the nozzle without knocking the base of the machine. Turbo frother steam nozzle version: 1 Make espresso (in a large cups) as described above 2 Place the frothing pitcher half filled with lowfat milk under Turbo Frother steam nozzle so that tip is just under the surface of the milk. See Fig.03.

3 Slowly turn steam valve knob (7) counter clockwise to release steam. IMPORTANT. The more you turn the knob, the greater the steam pressure for frothing. N.B.: Dispensing should not exceed 60 seconds. 4 Move pitcher in circular motion keeping the tip of steam nozzle just under surface of milk as it begins to froth. Do not let milk come to a boil since it will not froth. 5 When you have made enough froth,turn steam knob clockwise to shut off steam and remove pitcher. 6 Spoon the froth onto the espresso in each cup and gently pour the hot milk along the side of the cup. Top each cup of cappuccino with a dash of cinnamon, cocoa and nutmeg. Serve.

OPTIONAL Milk frother (24)

The milk frother (24) is a special device that allows an easy frothing by sucking milk directly out from its container. When preparing to make cappuccino, have all the ingredients at hand as well as a

container of cold milk and cups that are larger than those used for espresso.

Make sure that the milk frother (24) is correctly mounted on the steam nozzle (A) by turning the ring nut (B), and place the suction pipe (C) into the cold milk container. It is possible to adiust the amount of milk that is sucked up by means of the bar (D). The position that is shown in the picture indicates the maximun suction, milk is lukewarm. By turning the bar (D) 180°, the minimum suction is set,and milk is warmer. Milk frother version: 1 Make espresso (in large cups) as described above. 2 Place the suction pipe (C) into the cold milk container and the cup containing the espresso under the milk frother (24) . 3 Slowly turn steam valve knob (7) counter clockwise to release steam. IMPORTANT: The more you turn the knob, the greater the steam pressure for frothing. 4 When you have made enough froth, turn steam knob clockwise to shut off steam. 5 Top each cup of cappuccino with a dash of cinnamon, cocoa, nutmeg or not moke. Serve.

ENGLISH Keeping it clean:

IMPORTANT: the steam nozzle should be cleaned after each use in order to avoid build up of milk deposits that are very difficult to clean. Cleaning is made easy as can be seen in the DESCRIPTION OF PARTS. The outer part of nozzle can be removed by pulling downward. 1 The outside of the steam pipe can be cleaned with a damp cloth. The steam jet is cleaned by running a shot of steam through it. The hole in the steam nozzle must be kept open. A needle may be used.

6 The shower disc (17) should be unscrewed and cleaned periodically depending on frequency of use.

7 If the appliance is not used for long periods, discharge the water in the boiler by rotating steam knob (7) anticlockwise and pressing steam button (5) until completely discharged. Close steam knob (7) by rotating it clockwise and turn off the appliance. Never operate pump unless there is water in tank. 8 NOTE: It is very normal for an espresso machine to emit steam and drip occasionally as the water pressure changes during use.

2 Clean filter holder and filter in warm water after use.

Be certain to empty drip tray (12) as required.

3 Wipe body of machine with a damp cloth as required.

4 Remove drip tray and plate (25-12) and wash in warm soapy water. Do not use abrasive substances. 5 Clean the seal (15) inside of the brewing head (14) and keep it clean.

Pay attention as the

Turbo-Frother steam nozzle could be hot!

Air intake to be kept clean and free from residues.

ENGLISH Decalcification:

In areas with particularly hard water the machine may not operate optimally. Decalcify the machine approximately every 2 months (depending on the frequency of use and the hardness of the water) using the special antiscaling powder.

Important: This procedure must only be performed when the machine is cold and has not been recently used.

thoroughly and refill it with clean water.

Once again, using the lever, pump water through the machine until the tank is empty. 9. Turn the main switch (1) to the “O” (on) position. Slowly open (counterclockwise) the steam knob (7) and wait until all residual steam has been released from the steam nozzle (8). Remove the boiler cap (4), empty the boiler (12) and rinse thoroughly with fresh water. Reinstall the shower plate (17).

1. Make sure that the main power switch (1) is in the “O” (off) position.

2. Remove the water tank (6) and empty it. 3. Unscrew the boiler cap (4) (counterclockwise) and empty the boiler (12) by turning the machine upside down. 4. Remove the shower plate (17) and clean it. 5. Prepare a solution of approximately 1.8 liters of water mixed with one packet of powdered anti-scaling agent. Fill the boiler (12) with enough solution to reach the ¾ mark (approx. 0.8 lit.) on the water level indicator (23). Replace and tighten (clockwise) the boiler cap (4) and make sure the steam knob (7) is also tightly closed (clockwise). Pour the rest of the solution (approx. 1 liter) into the water tank (6) and replace the tank in the machine. 6. Turn the main switch (1) to the “I” (on) position. The red ON light will light up. Wait until the green ready light (3) lights up. Slowly open (counterclockwise) the steam knob (7) to discharge the “false pressure” due to the air remaining in the boiler. Close the steam knob (clockwise) slowly and wait for the green light (3) to come on. 7. Place an empty cup under the coffee group (14) without installing the portafilter (9). Raise and lower the coffee lever (2) until it stops. Repeat this operation until the cup is full of water. Leave the machine on and wait 20 minutes. 8. At this point, work the coffee lever (2) until all the solution in the water tank (6) has been pumped out. Rinse the water tank (6)

ENGLISH In the event of faulty function

Check to ensure against the following:

Coffee does not flow.

Filter basket clogged because coffee is too fine or compressed too firmly. Shower disc requires cleaning.

Coffee flows too quickly.

Coffee is ground too coarsely.

Coffee is not pressed down with tamper.

The machine is on but only The thermostat must be reset by pressing the reset button (26) on produces cold water. the bottom of the machine.

Water leaking excessively from filter holder.

Filter holder not properly inserted in brew head.

Gasket in brewing head dirty or worn. Coffee grinds not cleaned off the rim of filter holder.

Espresso has little creamy froth.

Coffee is ground too coarsely.

Coffee is not pressed down with tamper. Coffee is too old or dried out.

Espresso is too cold.

Machine is not warmed up (10 min).

Coffee is ground too coarsely.

Not enough milk froth.

Steam nozzle and/or air intake hole clogged.

Milk is too hot. • 16 •