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| Product type | Automatic coffee machine |
| Brand | GAGGIA |
| Model | Brera |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 256 x 320 x 432 mm |
| Weight | 8.450 kg |
| Power supply | See rating label (voltage and nominal power) |
| Water tank | 1.2 liters, removable |
| Coffee bean hopper capacity | 260 g |
| Grounds container capacity | 8 servings |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar |
| Boiler | Stainless steel |
| Control panel | Front panel with LED display |
| Main functions | Whole bean coffee, pre-ground coffee, hot water, steam |
| Self-adjusting system | Gaggia Adapting System |
| Grind adjustment | 5 levels (fine to coarse) |
| Aroma adjustment | 4 levels: light, medium, strong, pre-ground |
| Quantity programming | Yes for each button (espresso and long coffee) |
| Automatic stand-by | After 60 minutes of inactivity |
| Water filter | Optional (Intenza) |
| Pannarello | Special for cappuccinos (depending on model) |
| Brew group cleaning | Removable, washable with warm water |
| Descaling | Automatic program with GAGGIA product |
| Safety devices | Thermal cut-out |
| Body material | Thermoplastic/Metal |
| Cable length | 1.2 m |
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USER MANUAL Brera GAGGIA
B = Acqua media (standard)
C = Acqua dura
The coff ee machine is suitable for preparing espresso coff ee using either coff ee beans or ground coff ee and is equipped with a device to dispense steam and hot water. The structure of the machine has been designed for domestic use only and is not suitable for continuous professional-type operation.
Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and make them available to anyone who may use the coff ee machine.
For further information or in case of problems that are not included or not completely explained in these instructions, please contact an authorized service center.
Warning. No liability is held for damage caused by:
- Incorrect use not in accordance with the intended purposes;
- Repairs not carried out by authorized service centers;
Tampering with the power cord; - Tampering with any parts of the machine;
- Storage or use of the machine at a temperature outside the operating temperature range (+15^ / +45^) ;
- The use of non-original spare parts and accessories.
In these cases, the warranty shall be deemed null and void.
For your safety and the safety of others, carefully follow the instructions pro-
n the "Important Safety Information" manual supplied with the machine. Keep
nportant Safety Information" manual together with the instruction manual.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the technical specifications of the product.
| Nominal Voltage - Power Rating - Power Supply | See label on the inside of the service door |
| Housing material | Thermoplastic material/Metal |
| Size (w x h x d) | 10" x 12.5" x 17" (256 x 320 x 432 mm) |
| Weight | 18.6 lbs. (8.450 kg) |
| Power Cord Length | 47" (1.2m) |
| Control Panel | Front side |
| Pannarello (only available for certain models) | Special for cappuccinos |
| Water tank | 1.2 litres - Removable type |
| Coffee Bean Hopper Capacity | 9.2 oz. (260 g) |
| Dreg drawer Capacity | 8 |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar |
| Boiler | Stainless steel type |
| Safety Mechanisms | Thermal fuse |
INSTALLATION
Machine Packaging
The original packaging has been designed and constructed to protect the machine during transport. We recommend keeping the packaging material for possible future transport.
Preliminary Operations
- Remove the coffe bean hopper cover and the drip tray with grill from the packaging.
- Remove the coffe machine from the packaging and position it in a place that meets the requirements described in the safety regulations.
- Place the drip tray with grill into its appropriate seat on the machine. Make sure it is fully inserted to its limit stop.
- Insert the coffe bean hopper cover.
Note: Insert the plug in the machine and in the wall socket only when indicated and check that the power button is switched to "0".
i Important note: Carefully read the explanatory descriptions of all the warnings the machine displays to the user via the lights on the control panel display (see section "DisplayWarnings").
NEVER remove the drip tray when the machine is turned on. Wait a couple of minutes after turning on/off, as the machine will be carrying out a rinse/self-cleaning cycle (see section "Rinse/ Self-cleaning Cycle").
- Remove the water tank from its seat.
- Rinse and fill it with fresh water making sure that it is not filled exceeding the MAX level indicated in the water tank. Put the water tank back in its seat.
Fill the tank only with fresh, non-sparkling water. Hot water or any other liquid may damage the tank and/or the machine. Do not turn on the machine when the tank is empty: Make sure there is enough water in the tank.
- Remove the coff ee bean hopper cover.
Note: The hopper may be provided with different safety features according to the regulations of the country of use of the machine.
- Slowly pour the coffe beans into the hopper.
Only coffee beans must be put into the coffe bean hopper. Ground coff ee, instant coff ee or any other object may damage the machine.
- Replace the coffe bean hopper cover.
- Insert the plug into the socket on the back of the machine.
- Insert the plug of the other end of the cable into a wall socket with suitable power voltage.
- Switch the power button to "1" to turn the machine on.
- The "STAND-BY" button blinks.
Make sure the selector switch is in the " " position; if this is not the case, set it to that position.
To turn the machine on simply press the "STAND-BY" button. - The blinking icons shown in the picture warn that the circuit must be primed.
Blinking
i Note: Before starting the machine for the first time, and after long periods of inactivity, prime the water circuit.
Note: This appliance has been tested using coff ee. Although it has been thoroughly cleaned, some coffee residues may still be found. However, we guarantee that this is a brand-new machine and we suggest consulting the operating instructions before starting up the machine.
Circuit Priming
- To prime the water circuit, place a container under the steam wand (Pannarello, if supplied).
- Turn the selector switch clockwise to set it to the " position. The machine starts the automatic priming of the circuit by letting out a preset quantity of water through the Pannarello.
Once the circuit has been primed, the icons shown in the figure will start to blink.
Turn the selection knob back to its central position "
The icons displayed blink slowly to show that the machine is warming up.
When warm-up is complete, the machine performs a rinse cycle of the internal circuits. During this phase, the icons displayed will blink in sequence.
- When the operations described above are completed, the icons on the display will illuminate.
The display will appear as shown to the side. The displayed aroma is the factory setting when the machine is switch on for the first time, or it is the same as the aroma that was selected for the last brewed coff ee.
The machine is then ready to brew beverages.
- To brew coffe, dispense hot water or steam, and properly use the machine, carefully follow the instructions provided.
Steady on
Steady on
Using the machine for the first time or after a long period of inactivity.
These simple operations will make it possible to always brew excellent coffe.
1 Place a large container under the dispensing spout.
2 Before starting the procedure, check that the following icons are displayed.
3 Select the pre-ground coffe function by pressing the "O" button one or more times.
i Do not add the pre-ground coffe to the compartment.
The icon will appear on the display.
4 Press the button to brew a long coffee.
5 Wait until brewing is completed and empty the water tank.
6 Repeat the operations from step 1 to step 5 for 3 times; then continue with step 7.
7 Place a container under the steam wand (Pannarello, if supplied).
8 Turn the selector switch clockwise to set it to the " position.
The following icon will be displayed.
9 Dispense water until the no water signal is displayed, then turn the selector switch counter-clockwise to set it to the "●" position.
10 At the end, fill the water tank again. Then the products can be brewed as described in the following sections.
Rinse/Self-cleaning Cycle
This cycle allows rinsing the coffe circuits with fresh water.
The cycle is carried out:
- At machine start (with cold boiler)
After priming the water circuit (with cold boiler)
During the Stand-by preparation phase (if a coffee product has been brewed) - During the phase of activating the stand-by mode after pressing the "STAND-BY" button (if a coffe product has been brewed).
A small amount of water will be dispensed to rinse and heat all the machine components; during this phase the icons blink in sequence.
Wait for the cycle to finish automatically. You can stop dispensing by pressing either coffee button and/or the "Stand-by" button.
"INTENZA" water filter (optional)
To improve the quality of the used water, it is advisable to install the water filter.
Remove the water fiiter from its packaging, immerse it vertically (with the opening positioned upwards) in cold water and delicately press the sides so as to let the air bubbles out.
Remove the small white filter from the tank and store it in a dry place sheltered from dust.
Set the Intenza Aroma System as specified on the box.
A = Soft water
B = Medium water (standard)
C=Hard water
Put the water fi lter into the empty tank. Press it until its limit stop.
Fill the tank with fresh drinking water and reinsert it into the machine.
Dispense the water in the tank by using the hot water function (see the "Hot water dispensing" section).
Fill the water tank again. The machine is now ready to be used.
i Note: If there is no Intenza water fi Iter, insert the small white fi Iter previously removed into the water tank.
ADJUSTMENTS
The machine that you have bought allows for certain adjustments that will permit you to use it to its full potential.
Gaggia Adapting System
Coffee is a natural product and its characteristics may change according to its origin, blend and roast. The Gaggia coff ee machine is equipped with a self-adjusting system that allows the use of all types of coff ee beans available on the market (non caramelized).
- The machine automatically adjusts itself in order to optimise the extraction of the coffee, ensuring perfect compression of the tablet to obtain a creamy espresso coff ee that will release all the aromas, regardless of the type of coff ee used.
- The optimisation process is a learning process that requires the brewing of a certain number of coffees to allow the machine to adjust the compactness of the ground coffe.
- Attention should be given to special blends, which require grinder adjustments in order to optimise the extraction of the coff ee (see the "Coff ee Grinding Adjustment" section).
CoffeeGrinderAdjustment
Warning! The grinder adjustment knob, inside the coff ee bean hopper, must be turned only when the grinder is working. Do not pour ground and/or instant coffee into the coff ee bean hopper.
Do not insert any material other than coff ee beans into the hopper. The grinder contains moving parts that may be dangerous. Therefore, do not insert fingers and/or other objects. The grind setting may only be adjusted using the knob. Turn off the machine and unplug it from the socket before carrying out any type of operation inside the coffee bean hopper. Do not pour coff ee beans when the coffee grinder is working.
The machine allows slight adjustments to the coffe grinder to adapt it to the kind of coffe used.
To make any adjustment, press and turn the knob inside the coffe bean hopper.
Press and turn the knob by one notch at a time and brew 2-3 cups of coffee; this is the only way to notice differences in grind.
The reference marks inside the coffee bean hopper indicate the grind setting. There are 5 different grind settings to choose from with the following references:
Large Mark - Coarse Grind
Small Mark - Fine Grind.
Adjusting the Coff ee Length
The machine allows you to adjust the amount of brewed coffee according to your taste and/or the size of your cups.
Each time the "or" buttons are pressed and released, the machine brews a pre-set amount of coffee, as per factory settings. This amount may be reprogrammed to your taste. Each button may be individually programmed for a specific brew setting.
As an example, the following procedure describes the programming of the button " ", which is normally associated with.
espresso coffe.
- Place a cup under the dispensing spout.
Hold the button pressed for 5 seconds to enter the programming mode; the icon will blink quickly and the coff ee will start to be brewed; the icon will flash during the whole coff ee brewing cycle.
Press the "button again when the amount of coffee in the cup reaches the desired level.
At this point the button "is programmed; each time it is pressed and released, the machine will brew the same amount of coffe that was just programmed.
The same operation can be repeated for the " button. If the " or " button is pressed twice to brew coffee, the machine will brew double the stored quantity.
Standby
The machine is designed for energy saving. The machine automatically turns off after 60 minutes of inactivity. The " button blinks when the machine is in stand-by mode.
i Note: During the turning off phase, the machine performs a rinse cycle, if a coff ee product has been brewed. Warning: When turning the machine on after it has been turned completely off, the machine will be in stand-by mode
To turn the machine on again simply press the STAND-BY button (if the power button is set to "I"). In this case the machine will go through the rinse cycle only if the boiler is cold.
Dispensing Spout Adjustment
Most cups on the market can be used with this coffe machine. The height of the dispensing spout may be adjusted to better fit the dimensions of the cups that you wish to use.
Manually move the dispensing spout up or down to adjust its height by placing your fingers as shown in the figure. The recommended positions are: For use with small cups;
For use with large cups.
- Two cups can be placed under the dispensing spout for brewing two coffees at the same time.
"Aroma" Adjustment
The machine is set-up for an amount of coff ee to grind to be adjusted from 7 g to 10.5 g per coff ee.
Four choices are possible by pressing and releasing the " button (mild, medium or strong aroma, and ground coffe).
Selection can be made when the beans appear on the display.
Each time the "0" button is pressed and released, the aroma changes by one degree:
Mild aroma Medium aroma 0 Strong aroma
Selection must be made prior to selecting the coffe. The system sets the aroma according to the personal taste of the user.
After selecting "Strong aroma", the function for brewing coff ee with pre-ground coff ee is displayed.
This selection is displayed by the icon on the side.
Refer to the relevant section to use this function.
COFFEE BREWING
Note: Should the machine not brew coff ee, make sure that the water tank contains water.
Before brewing coff ee, check the messages on the display. Check that the water tank and coff ee been hopper are full.
Leave the selector on the coffee position "●" during the dispensing phase.
Before brewing the coffee, adjust the height of the dispensing spout according to your needs, and select the aroma or the pre-ground coff ee.
Using Coff ee Beans
To brew coffe, press and release: the " button to select the desired aroma.
the" button for an espresso coff ee; the button for a long coffe.
- The brewing cycle then starts:
To brew 1 cup of coffe, press the" or " button once. The display will show the icon.
To brew 2 cups of coffe ee, press the" or " button twice. The display will show the icon.
To brew 2 coffees, the machine automatically grinds and doses the correct amount of coff ee. Brewing two coff ees requires two grinding cycles and two brewing cycles, which the machine carries out automatically.
After the prebrewing cycle, coffee begins to come out of the dispensing spout.
- Coffee brewing stops automatically when the pre-programmed level is reached; however, it is possible to interrupt coffe brewing by pressing the button initially pressed.
The machine is adjusted to brew a true Italian espresso coffee. This feature may slightly lengthen the brewing time, allowing the intense flavour of the coffe to develop fully.
Using Pre-ground Coff ee
This function allows using pre-ground and decaffeinated coff ee.
Pre-ground coffee must be poured into the appropriate compartment positioned next to the coffe bean hopper. Only use ground coffe for espresso machines and never coffe beans or instant coffe.
i Note:
If no pre-ground coff ee is poured into the compartment, only water will be dispensed;
- If the dose is excessive and 2 or more measuring scoops of coffe are used, the machine will not brew the product. Also in this case, the machine will run an empty cycle and discharge any ground coffee into the coffee grounds drawer.
To brew coffe:
Press and release the " button until the pre-ground coffe function icon is displayed.
- Lift the pre-ground coffee compartment cover.
- Add 1 only 1 scoop of pre-ground coffee to the compartment. Use the measuring scoop supplied with the machine to perform this operation. Then, close the cover.
Warning:Only add pre-ground coffee to the compartment. Other substances and objects may cause severe damage to the machine. This damage will not be covered by warranty.
Press and release:
the" button for an espresso coff ee; the" button for a long coffe.
- The brewing cycle then starts. After the prebrewing cycle, coffe begins to come out of the dispensing spout.
- Coffee brewing stops automatically when the pre-programmed level is reached; however, it is possible to interrupt coffe brewing by pressing the button initially pressed.
After dispensing the product, the coff ee beans configuration of the machine is restored.
Repeat the operations described above to brew other
coff ees.
DISPENSING HOT WATER
Warning: At the beginning, short spurts of hot water may
come out. Danger of scalding. The hot water wand may reach high temperatures. Never touch it with bare hands.
- Before dispensing hot water, check that the following icon is displayed.
When the machine is ready, proceed as follows: - Place a container under the steam wand (Pannarello, if supplied).
- Turn the selector switch clockwise to set it to the "..." position.
Only the following icon will be displayed steady on. - Fill the cup with hot water to the desired level; to stop hot water dispensing, turn selector switch counterclockwise back to the "●" position. The machine returns to the normal operating mode.
Occasionally, after turning the selector switch, hot water may not be dispensed and the following displayed icon will start blinking. Simply wait until the end of the warm-up phase, at which point hot water will be dispensed from the Pannarello.
STEAM DISPENSING / PREPARING A CAPPUC-CINO
Steam may be used to froth milk for a cappuccino, as well as to reheat other beverages.
Danger of scalding! Brewing may be preceded by small jets of hot water. The steam wand may reach high temperatures. Never touch it with bare hands.
i Important note: immediately after using the steam to froth the milk, clean the steam wand (or Pannarello when provided). When the machine is ready, brew a small amount of hot water in a glass and clean the steam wand (or Pannarello when provided) externally. In this way, all parts will be perfectly
cleaned and free of any milk residue.
To prepare your cappuccino, we recommend discharging
the water in the steam wand.
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To discharge the water in the steam wand, place a container under the steam wand (Pannarello, if supplied).
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When the machine is ready to brew coff ee, turn selector switch counterclockwise to set it onto the " position. Residual water may come out of the steam wand (Pannarello, if supplied).
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The icon blinks during the preheating time required by the machine.
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Steam dispensing will begin when the icon is displayed steady on; soon after, only steam will begin to come out.
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Turn the selector switch clockwise and set it back to the "●" position to stop dispensing steam.
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Fill 1/3 of the container you wish to use to prepare the cappuccino with cold milk.
To ensure better results when preparing a cappuccino, use
cold milk straight from the fridge.
To heat the milk directly in the cup, immerse the steam wand (Pannarello, if supplied) in the milk to be heated.
- Turn the selector switch counterclockwise to set it to the " position. Rotate the container and move it gently up and down to obtain uniform foam.
After dispensing steam for the desired time, turn the selector switch clockwise and set it back to the " " position to stop dispensing steam.
The same procedure can be used to heat other beverages.
After using the steam wand (Pannarello, if supplied), wash it as described in the "Cleaning and Maintenance" section.
i After using steam to prepare a beverage, it is possible to brew coffee or to dispense steam straight after.
If the selector switch is left on the central position "●", the machine, in order to save energy, automatically reaches the temperature needed to dispense coff ee.
CLEANING AND MAIN- TENANCE
General Cleaning
- Empty and clean the coffee grounds drawer daily, with the machine turned on.
Note: We recommend emptying the container if the
machine is not going to be used for some days.
- Maintenance and cleaning operations can only be carried out when the machine is cold and disconnected from the electric network.
- Do not immerse the machine in water.
- Do not wash any of its parts in the dishwasher.
- Do not use sharp objects or harsh chemical products (solvents) for cleaning.
- Use a soft, dampened cloth to clean the machine.
- Do not dry the machine and/or its components using a microwave and/or standard oven.
After preparing milk beverages, dispense hot water
from the steam wand (Pannarello, if supplied) to obtain a thorough cleaning.
- Every day, after heating the milk, remove the external part of the Pannarello (if supplied) and wash it with fresh drinking water.
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Clean the steam wand weekly. In order to do this, perform the following operations:
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Remove the external part of the Pan-narello (for standard cleaning);
- Remove the upper part of the Pan-narello from the steam wand;
- Wash the upper part of the Pan-narello with fresh drinking water;
- Wash the steam wand with a wet cloth and remove any milk residue;
- Replace the upper part in the steam wand (make sure it is completely inserted).
Reassemble the external part of the Pannarello.
We recommend cleaning the water tank daily. For an easier removal of the water tank, move the steam wand / Pannarello upwards:
- Remove the small white filter in the water tank and wash it under running drinking water.
- Reposition the small white fiiter in its housing by gently pressing and turning it at the same time.
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Fill the water tank with fresh drinking water.
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Empty and clean the drip tray daily. Perform this operation also when the float is raised.
- Also clean the seat of the tray every week through the openings on the bottom of the machine.
- Wash the brew group with lukewarm water and carefully clean the upper fiiter.
Thoroughly wash and dry all the parts of the brew group. - Thoroughly clean the inside of the machine.
Make sure that the two reference signs match up.
Make sure that the lever is in contact with the brew group. Press the "PUSH" button to make sure that the brew group is in the correct position.
i Lubricate the brew group after approximately 500 brewing cycles. The grease to lubricate the brew group may be purchased at authorised service centres.
- Lubricate the brew group guides using the supplied grease only.
- Apply the grease evenly on both side guides.
- Insert the brew group in its seat until it locks into place WITHOUT pressing the "PUSH" button.
- Insert the coffe e grounds drawer. Close the service door.
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DESCALING
Limescale normally builds up with the use of the appliance.
The machine must be descaled when the icon appears on the display.
i Do not turn the machine off or put it in stand-by mode during the descending process.
Only use the GAGGIA descending solution. Its formula has been designed to ensure better machine performance and operation for its whole operating life. If correctly used, it also avoids alterations in the brewed product.
Warning! Never drink the.
descaling solution or any
products dispensed until the cycle
has been carried out to the end. Never
use vinegar as a descaling solution.
Before descending the machine, perform the following operations:
remove the Pannarello (if supplied) from the steam wand as described in the "Cleaning and Maintenance" chapter;
- empty the drip tray. Place it back in the machine before proceeding.
1 Place a large container under the dispensing spout.
Turn the machine off by pressing the "STAND-BY" button. Wait for the machine to complete the rinse process.
Warning! Remove the "Inten-za" fi Iter before adding the
descaling solution.
Note: should the containers fi II up, temporarily suspend the dispensing process in order to empty the containers.
If descending solution and/or water spills out of the dispensing spout:
PAUSE: turn the selector switch to the "position;
START: turn the selector switch to the "position.
If descending solution and/or water spills out of the steam wand:
PAUSE: turn the selector switch to the " " position; START: turn the selector switch to the " " position.
2 Pour the entire content of the GAGGIA concentrated descaling solution into the water tank and fill it with fresh drinking water up to the MAX level. Place the tank back into the machine.
3 Place an empty container under the steam wand and another one under the dispensing spout.
4 Make sure the selector switch is in the "●" position.
5 Press and hold the 2 brew buttons at the same time for 3 seconds: the descending cycle is started.
i Note: if the "and indicator lights start blinking immediately after start-up, turn the selector switch right to the position. When the "indicator lights start blinking, turn the selector switch back to the " central position.
6 The light blinks to show the machine has entered the descending automatic programme; when the "0" light is steady, the 1' limescale removal phase is on.
7 When the and lights start blinking, turn the selector switch clockwise to the position; in this case, the steam/hot water wand starts dispensing the descending solution at regular intervals.
8 The light blinks to show the machine has entered the descending automatic programme; when the "0" light is steady, the 1' timescale removal phase is on.
9 When there is no more descending solution left in the water tank, the "△", "△" and "rights blink simultaneously.
10 Turn the selector switch to the central position. Empty the container under the steam wand and the one under the dispensing spout.
11 The"ight turns on and the water tank must be removed before entering the next stage.
12 Remove the water tank, rinse it and fill it up to the "MAX" level with fresh drinking water.
13 Place the tank back in the machine. The two "O" lights turn on showing the machine has entered the rinse phase. The "O" and "A" lights are blinking in the display.
14 Place an empty container under the steam wand and another one under the dispensing spout.
Turn the selector clockwise to the position.
15 When the "△", "♂" and "♂" lights start blinking at the same time, turn the selector switch to the "● central position.
The machine starts rinsing directly from the dispensing spout.
16 When the "and" lights start blinking, turn the selector switch clockwise to the "position; in this case, the steam/hot water wand dispenses the rinsing water continuously.
17 When there is no more rinsing water left in the water tank, the "△", "♂" and "♂" lights blink simultaneously.
18 Turn the selector switch to the central position.
19 The "night turns on and the water tank must be removed before entering the next stage.
Empty the container under the steam wand and the one under the dispensing spout.
20 Remove the water tank, rinse it and fill it up to the "MAX" level with fresh drinking water.
21 Place an empty container under the steam wand and another one under the dispensing spout.
22 When the "and nights start blinking, turn the selector switch clockwise to the " position. The second rinse cycle is started.
If the tank is not filled up to the MAX level, the cycle must be repeated from point 17.
23 When the second rinse cycle is over, the machine enters the stand-by mode and the "按钮 starts blinking.
Empty the container under the steam wand.
24 Turn the selector switch to the central position.
25 At the end, refi II the water tank.
Reassemble the external part of the Pannarello.
The descending cycle is complete.
Start the machine as described in the manual and perform normal warm-up and rinse operations: the machine is now ready for product brewing.
If the machine is switched off during the descending cycle, next time the machine is switched on the cycle must be repeated from the point it has been paused.
The descending solution is to be disposed of according to the manufacturer's instructions and/or the regulations in force in the country of use.
i After completing the descending cycle, wash the brew group as described in the "Brew Group" section in the "Cleaning and Maintenance" chapter.
Remarks on descending
The machine you have purchased is equipped with advanced software to check the quantity of used water in order to provide reliable information about the right time to carry out descending operations.
This software has been programmed for standard water hardness.
In these specific cases, it is recommended to perform descending cycles every 1-2 months, even if the machine does not signal it.
CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY
Ready Signals
The machine is ready for brewing coff ee from bean and hot water dispensing.
The machine is ready for pre-ground coffebrewing.
The machine is in the steam dispensing phase.
- The machine is in the hot water dispensing phase.
- The machine is brewing 1 teaspoon coffe or a long coffe.
- The machine is brewing 2 teaspoon coffees or 2 long coffees.
The machine is programming the amount of coff ee to be brewed each time the "or button is pressed.
Warning Signals
The machine is warming up to brew coff ee and dispense hot water or steam.
- The machine is performing the rinse cycle.
Wait until the machine stops the operation.
The machine needs a descending cycle.
The machine needs water circuit prim ing.
Alarm Signals
- Return the hot water / steam knob to its correct position.
- Insert the brew group in the machine.
- Close the service door.
- Empty the coffe grounds drawer.
- Insert the coffe groundsdrawer.
No coffee beans in the coffee bean hopper.
After refilling the hopper, the cycle can be restarted.
- Fill the water tank.
TROUBLESHOOTING
| Machine Actions Causes Solutions | ||
| The machine does not turn on. The machine is not connected to the power source. | Connect the machine to the power source. | |
| The coff ee is not hot enough. The cups are cold. Warm the cups with hot water. | ||
| No hot water or steam is dispensed. | The hole of the steam wand is clogged. | Clean the hole of the steam wand using a pin. Make sure that the machine is turned off and has cooled before performing this operation. |
| Pannarello is dirty (if supplied). Clean the Pannarello. | ||
| The coff ee has little crema. (see note) | The coff ee blend is unsuitable, the coff ee is not freshly roasted or the grind is too coarse. | Change coffee blend or adjust the grind as explained in the "Coff ee Grinding Adjustment" section. |
| The machine takes a long time to warm up or the amount of water dispensed from the wand is too little. | The machine circuit is obstructed by limescale build-up. | Descale the machine. |
| The brew group does not come out. The brew group is out of place. Turn the machine on. Close the service door. The brew group automatically returns to the correct position. | ||
| Dreg drawer is inserted. Remove the dreg drawer first, then the brew group. | ||
| The machine grinds the coff ee beans but no coff ee comes out. (See note) | Water tank is empty. | Fill the water tank and prime the circuit (section "Using the Machine for the First Time"). |
| Brew group is dirty. | Clean the brew group (section "Brew Group"). | |
| Circuit is not primed. | Prime the circuit (section "Using the Machine for the First Time"). | |
| Rare event that occurs when the machine is automatically adjusting the dose. | Brew a few coffees as described in section "Gaggia Adapting System". | |
| The dispensing head is dirty. | Clean the dispensing head. | |
| The coff ee is too weak. (see note) | Rare event that occurs when the machine is automatically adjusting the dose. | Brew a few coffees as described in section "Gaggia Adapting System". |
| Machine Actions Causes Solutions | |
| Coffee ee is brewed slowly. (see note) | The coff ee grind is too fine. Change coffee blend or adjust the grind as explained in the "Coff ee Grinding Adjustment" section. |
| The circuit is not primed. Prime the circuit (section "Using the Machine for the First Time"). | |
| The brew group is dirty. Clean the brew group (section "Brew Group"). | |
| Coffee leaks out of the dispensing head. | The dispensing head is clogged. Clean the dispensing head and its holes. |
Note: These problems can be considered normal if the coffee blend has been changed or if the machine has just been installed. In this case wait until the machine performs a self-adjusting operation as described in section "Gaggia Adapting System".
Please contact Gaggia Customer Service or an authorized service center for any problems not covered in the above table or when the suggested solutions do not solve the problem.
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