Espresso Dose - Machine à café GAGGIA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Espresso Dose GAGGIA

Congratulations on your wise

As the proud owner of the Gaggia 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

The pump and water flow is easily controlled with just a

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

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 avoid your machine scaling up, use purified or bottled

6. Do not immerse base in water.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental

capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless

they have been given supervision or instruction concerning

use of the appliance by a person responsible for their

3 Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

4 To protect against fire, electric shock and personal injury

do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other

5 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used

by or near children.

6 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.

7 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.

8 The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the

appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or

9 Do not use outdoors.

10 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch

11 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in

12 This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,

or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been

given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance

by a person responsible for their safety.

13 Do not use appliance for other than intended household

Description of parts:

4 Dose programming/Coffee dispensing button

5 Correct temperature light

6 Turbo frother steam nozzle (removeable)

11 Basin (removable)

12 “Perfect cream” Filter (OPTION)

18 Power cable and plug

23 Cappuccino maker kit (OPTION)

24 Steam/hot water knob

25 Removable water tank

Instructions for the power supply

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

2 if the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension

cord should be a grounding type

3 the cable does not hang from the table to avoid the

risk of getting caught up in it.

1. Remove the water tank cover (21) and fill the tank with

cold water checking the level through the tank window

N.B.: The upper section of the tank (25) is provided with an

overflowing safety hole (15) in case of tank overfilling.

The water tank can also be removed (FIG.02), after

removing the tank cover (21).

Re-install tank with water and cover.

2. Insert plug (18) into a suitable wall outlet (see point 1

3. Push the main switch (1). The temperature light (5)

will flash until the temperature is reached; when the

temperature is reached the light will remain on.

This procedure fills the water boiler with fresh water.

This should be done whenever the machine is switched on.

This machine, featuring a pump to brew coffee, is equipped

with a self-priming system.

Place an empty cup under the brewing head (13), do not

insert the filter holder and press the hot water/coffee switch

You will hear the sound of the operating pump, and after

a few seconds, water will start flowing out of the brewing

When the cup is filled press the hot water supply button (2)

The Gaggia machine is now ready to be used.

Warning! Before removing the water tank,

make sure that the machine is off as not to

damage the self-primer.ENGLISH

Caution: Never operate pump without water

in machine as damage to the pump may occur.

Damage of pump run without water is not covered

N.B.: The pump self-primer could be temporarily out of order

because of an “air bubble”.

In this case water does not flow from brewing head (13), and

the following procedure should be followed:

a) Place a small frothing pitcher or mug under the steam

b) Turn the knob (24) counterclockwise to open the steam/

hot water dispensing tap and press the hot water/coffee

switch (2) to start dispensing.

c) After a few seconds, a steady stream of water will emerge

from the steam nozzle. Allow about one cup of water to

fill the pitcher. Press the hot water/coffee switch (2) and

close the steam/hot water tap (24) to stop dispensing.

is now ready to be used.

NOTE: The temperature ready-light (5) will automatically

flash as the machine boiler heats. After switching on

the machine for the first coffee, wait 6 minutes until the

machine has fully heated up, while for all subsequent

coffees the machine will be ready to use.

After coffee brewing, however, a little dripping may occur due

to wet coffee grinds in the filter-holder.

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

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

4. The mark of real espresso is its dark color, 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

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.ENGLISH

1 Follow the procedure described under

2 Select the correct filter basket (8,9 or 10) and insert it in

the filter holder (7).

Use the small filter for 1 cup and the large filter for 2 cups

Then insert filter-holder (8) into the appliance.

3 After the warm-up period, remove the warm filter-holder

(7) from the brewing head and fill with correctly ground

espresso coffee using the measuring spoon provided.

Place one level measure of coffee in basket for each cup

Gently tamp down coffee with the tamper (17)

Do not compress too firmly.

4 Clean any excess coffee from the rim of filter holder (7).

Insert filter holder into brew head by holding handle

approximately 45 degrees to the left as you face machine.

When properly aligned,move handle firmly to the right to

The handle should point to the front of the machine or

slightly to the right.

5 Place one or two espresso cups on the drip plate to line

up with the spouts of the filter holder. Press button (4) to

dispense the programmed coffee dose.

6 Coffee dispensing will be automatically stopped when the

preset level is reached (see “Coffee dose programming”);

anyway coffee dispensing can be stopped by pressing

7 Remove cups and serve.

8 To make more espresso, carefully and slowly remove the

filter holder by moving handle to the left. Be careful as

hot water will be on top of the coffee grinds in the holder.

Some water will continue to drip from brewing head as

filter holder is removed. That is normal and due to the

pump pressure in the system.

Knock out used coffee grinds from filter. For more espresso

repeat steps 2 to 7 above.

9 To prepare coffee manually, carry out steps 2 through 4 and

then press button 2. When you have obtained the desired

quantity of coffee in the cup, press button 2 again to stop

the cycle. Then proceed with steps 7 and 8.

N.B.: Dispensing should not exceed 40 seconds.

N.B.: The self-priming system can change the first coffee

dose. It is recommended to dispense a small quantity of

water before brewing the first coffee.

How to make a good Espresso coffee:

Coffee dose programming

This Gaggia machine is able to program different water doses

to obtain the desired quantity of dispensed coffee.

To adjust the water doses and store them for a following

dispensing request, first of all carry out the “COFFE PREPARATION” procedure on page 11- sections 2-3-4,

and then proceed as follows:

1 Press the dose programming button (4) and keep it

After approx. 3 seconds the pilot light will start flashing

and at the same time the water pump will start up.

2 Let coffee flow until the desired dose is reached

3 Release the button to stop the coffee dispensing

4 Now the water dose assigned, for one coffee, to button

5 Every user will be free to program the doses to obtain a

more or less strong coffee and to assign bigger or smaller

doses to button (4) to use 1 or 2 cup filter.

6 After storing these doses, the machine is ready to dispense

N.B.: to brew 1 coffee press button (4) once; to brew 2

Steam can be used to froth the milk for cappuccinos and also

Caution! Scalding hazard! Splashing may occur

at the start – scalding hazard! The hot water

nozzle and pipe can reach high temperatures:

avoid touching it directly with your hands.

Milk frother version:

1 Make espresso (in a large cups) as described above

2 With the machine ready to deliver coffee, convey the pipe

over the drip tray (11), open the “Hot water/steam” tap

knob (24) for a few seconds so to let the remaining water

come out of the steam pipe; after a few seconds only steam

3 Close the steam/hot water tap knob (24).

4 Press steam switch (3).

5 After approx. 50-60 seconds and when the exact

temperature light (5) lights up fixed, put the pot half filled

with cold milk under the frother. See Fig.03.

IMPORTANT: To obtain a better cappuccino, the milk

and the cup must be cold.

6 Slowly turn steam valve knob (24) counter counterclockwise

IMPORTANT. The more you turn the knob, the greater

the steam pressure for frothing.

N.B.: Dispensing should not exceed 60 seconds.

7 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.

8 When you have made enough froth,turn steam knob

clockwise to shut off steam and remove pitcher.Press the

steam button (3) again.

9 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

NOTE: If you want to make more espresso immediately

after steaming milk, the machine boiler must be refilled

with water and temperature brought down to a brewing

temperature. Otherwise, espresso may taste “burned”.

To do this: place an empty cup on drip plate.

Press the manual supply button (2) and let water fill the

Press the button (2) again.

You many now proceed to make more espresso.

OPTIONAL How to use the coffee pods

To use pods, use exclusively the appropriate filter (9).

After heating, remove the filter holder (7) and insert the

pod; make sure that the pod paper does not come out of the

Insert the filter holder in the machine with a 45° movement

Then turn rightwards to hold it in position. The filter holder

handle shall be perpendicular to the machine or slightly moved

Then follow the “Coffee preparation” procedure – steps

“Perfect cream” filter (12)

Even when the coffee is not properly ground, the “perfect

cream filter” will help produce the foamy ‘cream’

typical of fine espresso.

You can use the “perfect cream filter” with a single

or double dose of ground coffee by using the special

To ensure perfect performance, clean your “perfect

cream filter” every day prior to use.

Should your “perfect cream filter” become clogged,

immerse it for a few seconds in boiling water.ENGLISH

1. Follow the procedure described under

2. Press the power switch (1).

3. Allow about 6 minutes for the machine to reach its proper

operating temperature.

4. Place a pitcher under the steam nozzle (6).

5. Slowly turn the steam knob (24) counterclockwise.

6. Press the hot water supply button (2) to allow the

7. After obtaining the desired quantity of hot water, press

button (2) again, close the steam knob (24) by turning

it anticlockwise. Then remove the container.

N.B.: A max.supply of 40 seconds is recommended.

Caution! Scalding hazard! Splashing may occur

at the start – scalding hazard! The hot water

nozzle and pipe can reach high temperatures:

avoid touching it directly with your hands.

Pay attention as the Turbo-Frother

steam nozzle could be hot!

Air intake to be kept clean and

1 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.

counterclockwise, and press the manual dispensing /hot

water button (2) and the steam button (3). Discharge from

the frother a quantity of water equal to two cappuccino

cups. Close the steam knob (24) and press the manual

dispensing/hot water button (2) and the steam button

(3). Switch off the machine. Never use the pump without

8 NOTE: It is very normal for an espresso machine to emit

steam and drip occasionally as the water pressure changes

Be certain to empty drip tray (11) as required.

The outside of the steam pipe can be cleaned with a damp

The steam jet is cleaned by running a shot of steam through

The hole in the steam nozzle must be kept open. A needle

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

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

4 Remove drip tray and plate (11-22) and wash in warm

soapy water. Do not use abrasive substances.

5 Clean the seal (14) inside of the brewing head (13) and

6 The shower disc (16) should be unscrewed and cleaned

periodically depending on frequency of use.

7 If the machine is not used for long periods, discharge the

water from the boiler by turning the steam knob (24)ENGLISH

Problem: 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.

Pump makes loud noise.

Coffee is ground too coarsely.

Water leaking excessively from

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

Coffee is ground too coarsely.

Not enough milk froth.

Steam nozzle and/or air intake hole clogged.

Alarms - When the button being used flashes:

Fill tank and repeat boiler filling procedures.

Too fine grinding Modify grinding

Dirty filter Clean shower (16)

Too pressed coffee Avoid press coffee excessively

In the event of faulty function

In hard water areas, minerals found in the water will accumulate

and affect operation of the unit.

Approximately every two months (this can vary depending

on use and water condition), clean the machine with

Gaggia descaler (in which case follow the instructions on

Remove shower disc (16) and clean.

Dilute the solution before pouring it into the tank. Let the

solution flow through the coffee dispensing group and the

steam nozzle for a few seconds.

Wait 20 minutes, then repeat. process until solution has been

run through. Rinse machine thoroughly by running plain cold

water through machine. Replace shower disc (16).

NOTE: Product failure due to scale accumulation is not covered

by warranty. No other servicing should be attempted by the

user. Use “Gaggia cleaner” for best results.dEuTScH

23 Kit Préparation Cappuccino (OPTION)

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Instructions for end-of-life disposal treatment

This product complies with EU Directive 2002/96/EC.

The symbol on the product or on its packa-

ging indicates that this product may not be treated

as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over

to the applicable collection point for the recycling of

electrical and electronic equipment.

By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you

will help prevent potential negative consequences

for the environment and human health, which could

otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling

of this product. For more detailed information about

recycling of this product, please contact your local city

ofce, your household waste disposal service or the

shop where you purchased the product.

Dieses Produkt entspricht der EU-Richtlinie 2002/96/EG Das Symbol auf dem Produkt oder seiner

(waste electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE).