Brera - Machine à café GAGGIA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Brera GAGGIA

Operating instructions

GENERAL INFORMATION The co ee machine is suitable for preparing espresso co ee using either co ee beans or ground

co ee and is equipped with a device to dispense steam and hot water. The structure of the ma-

chine has been designed for domestic use only and is not suitable for continuous professional-

Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and make them available to anyone

who may use the co 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°C / +45°C);

• 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-

vided in the “Important Safety Information” manual supplied with the machine. Keep

the “Important Safety Information” manual together with the instruction manual.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the technical speci cations of the product.

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Co ee bean hopper cover

Pre-ground co ee doser

Intenza Water Filter

Grease for the brew group

“Aroma” - Pre-ground co ee

Espresso co ee brew button

Long co ee brew button

Hot water/steam selector switch

Co ee grounds drawer

Cup stacking surface

Full drip tray indicator

Hot water/steam wand

Control panel• 24 •• 24 •

INSTALLATION Machine Packaging

The original packaging has been designed

and constructed to protect the machine

during transport. We recommend keep-

ing the packaging material for possible

Preliminary Operations

• Remove the co ee bean hopper cover

and the drip tray with grill from the

• Remove the co ee 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 co ee bean hopper cover.

• Remove the water tank from its seat.

• Rinse and  ll it with fresh water mak-

ing sure that it is not  lled exceeding

the MAX level indicated in the water

tank. Put the water tank back in its

Fill the tank only with fresh,

non-sparkling water. Hot wa-

ter 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

• Remove the co ee bean hopper cover.

Note: The hopper may be pro-

vided with different safety

features according to the regulations

of the country of use of the machine.

• Slowly pour the co ee beans into the

Only coffee beans must be

put into the co ee bean hop-

per. Ground co ee, instant co ee or

any other object may damage the

• Replace the co ee bean hopper cover.

• Insert the plug of the other end of the

cable into a wall socket with suitable

Note: Insert the plug in the

machine and in the wall sock-

et only when indicated and check that

the power button is switched to “0”.

Important note: Carefully

read the explanatory descrip-

tions of all the warnings the machine

displays to the user via the lights on

the control panel display (see section

“Display Warnings”).

NEVER remove the drip tray

when the machine is turned

on. Wait a couple of minutes after

turning on/o , as the machine will be

carrying out a rinse/self-cleaning cy-

cle (see section “Rinse/Self-cleaning

• Insert the plug into the socket on the

back of the machine.• 25 •

• Switch the power button to “I” to turn

• To prime the water circuit, place a

container under the steam wand (Pan-

narello, if supplied).

• 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

warn that the circuit must be primed.

• Turn the selector switch clockwise to set

” 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  gure will start to

Turn the selection knob back to its

• 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

The display will appear as

shown to the side. The dis-

played aroma is the factory setting

when the machine is switch on for

the  rst time, or it is the same as the

aroma that was selected for the last

The machine is then ready to brew

• To brew co ee, dispense hot water or

steam, and properly use the machine,

carefully follow the instructions pro-

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 co 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.• 26 •• 26 •

Using the machine for the

first time or after a long

period of inactivity.

These simple operations will make it pos-

sible to always brew excellent co ee.

1 Place a large container under the

2 Before starting the procedure, check

that the following icons are displayed.

3 Select the pre-ground co ee function

Do not add the pre-ground

co ee to the compartment.

The icon will appear on the display.

4 Press the button to brew a long co ee.

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

7 Place a container under the steam wand

(Pannarello, if supplied).

8 Turn the selector switch clockwise to set

The following icon will be displayed.

9 Dispense water until the no water sig-

nal is displayed, then turn the selector

switch counter-clockwise to set it to

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 allow rinsing the co ee circuits

The cycle is carried out:

• At machine start (with cold boiler)

• After priming the water circuit (with

• During the Stand-by preparation

phase (if a coffee product has been

• During the phase of activating the

stand-by mode after pressing the

“STAND-BY” button (if a co ee product

A small amount of water will be dis-

pensed to rinse and heat all the machine

components; during this phase the icons

Wait for the cycle to  nish automatically.

You can stop dispensing by press-

ing either coffee button and/or the

“Stand-by” button.• 27 •

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 char-

acteristics may change according to its

origin, blend and roast. The Gaggia co ee

machine is equipped with a self-adjusting

system that allows the use of all types of

co ee beans available on the market (non

• The machine automatically adjusts

itself in order to optimise the extrac-

tion of the coffee, ensuring perfect

compression of the tablet to obtain a

creamy espresso co ee that will release

all the aromas, regardless of the type of

• The optimisation process is a learning

process that requires the brewing of a

certain number of co ees to allow the

machine to adjust the compactness of

• Attention should be given to special

blends, which require grinder ad-

justments in order to optimise the

extraction of the co ee (see the “Co ee

Grinder Adjustment” section).

Co ee Grinder Adjustment

Warning! The grinder adjust-

ment knob, inside the co ee

bean hopper, must be turned only

when the grinder is working. Do not

pour ground and/or instant coffee

into the co ee bean hopper.

Do not insert any material

other than co ee beans into

the hopper. The grinder contains

moving parts that may be dangerous.

Therefore, do not insert  ngers and/

or other objects. The grind setting

may only be adjusted using the knob.

Turn o the machine and unplug it

from the socket before carrying out

any type of operation inside the cof-

fee bean hopper. Do not pour co ee

beans when the coffee grinder is

“INTENZA” water filter (op-

To improve the quality of the used water,

it is advisable to install the water  lter.

Remove the water  lter from its packag-

ing, immerse it vertically (with the open-

ing 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

Set the Intenza Aroma System as speci-

B = Medium water (standard)

Put the water  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 wa-

ter dispensing” section).

Fill the water tank again. The machine is

now ready to be used.

Note: If there is no Intenza

water  lter, insert the small

white  lter previously removed into

the water tank.• 28 •• 28 •

At this point the button “ “ is pro-

grammed; each time it is pressed and

released, the machine will brew the

same amount of co ee that was just pro-

The same operation can be repeated for

“ button. If the “ “ or “ “

button is pressed twice to brew coffee,

the machine will brew double the stored

The machine is designed for energy sav-

ing. The machine automatically turns o

after 60 minutes of inactivity.

“ button blinks when the machine

is in stand-by mode.

Note: During the turning o

phase, the machine performs

a rinse cycle, if a co ee product has

Warning: When turning the machine

on after it has been turned com-

pletely off, the machine will be in

To turn the machine on again simply press

the STAND-BY button (if the power but-

ton is set to “I”). In this case the machine

will go through the rinse cycle only if the

Dispensing Spout Adjust-

Most cups on the market can be used

with this co ee machine.

The height of the dispensing spout may

be adjusted to better  t 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  ngers as shown in the  gure.

The recommended positions are:

For use with small cups;

The machine allows slight adjustments to

the co ee grinder to adapt it to the kind

To make any adjustment, press and turn

the knob inside the co ee 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

The reference marks inside the coffee

bean hopper indicate the grind setting.

There are 5 different grind settings to

choose from with the following refer-

Large Mark - Coarse Grind

Small Mark - Fine Grind.

Adjusting the Co ee Length

The machine allows you to adjust the

amount of brewed coffee according to

your taste and/or the size of your cups.

pressed and released, the machine brews

a pre-set amount of coffee, as per fac-

tory settings. This amount may be repro-

grammed to your taste. Each button may

be individually programmed for a speci c

As an example, the following procedure

describes the programming of the button

“, which is normally associated with

• Place a cup under the dispensing spout.

Hold the “ “ button pressed for 5

seconds to enter the programming

“ icon will blink quickly

and the co ee will start to be brewed;

the icon will flash during the whole

co ee brewing cycle.

• Press the “ “ button again when the

amount of coffee in the cup reaches

For use with large cups.

• Two cups can be placed under the dis-

pensing spout for brewing two co ees

The machine is set-up for an amount of

co ee to grind to be adjusted from 7 g to

Four choices are possible by pressing and

“ button (mild, medi-

um or strong aroma, and ground co ee).

Selection can be made when the beans

appear on the display.

and released, the aroma changes by one

Selection must be made prior to selecting

the co ee. The system sets the aroma ac-

cording to the personal taste of the user.

After selecting “Strong aroma”, the func-

tion for brewing co ee with pre-ground

co ee is displayed.

This selection is displayed by the icon on

Refer to the relevant section to use this

COFFEE BREWING Note: Should the machine not

brew co ee, make sure that

the water tank contains water.

Before brewing co ee, check

the messages on the display.

Check that the water tank and co ee

been hopper are full.

Leave the selector on the

the dispensing phase.

Before brewing the cof-

fee, adjust the height of the

dispensing spout according to your

needs, and select the aroma or the

• To brew co ee, press and release:

“ button to select the desired

“ button for a long co ee.

• The brewing cycle then starts:

To brew 1 cup of co ee, press the “

“ button once. The display will

To brew 2 cups of co ee, press the “

“ button twice. The display will

To brew 2 coffees, the ma-

chine automatically grinds

and doses the correct amount of

co ee. Brewing two co ees requires

two grinding cycles and two brewing

cycles, which the machine carries out

• After the prebrewing cycle, coffee

begins to come out of the dispensing

• Coffee brewing stops automatically

when the pre-programmed level is

reached; however, it is possible to in-

terrupt co ee brewing by pressing the

button initially pressed.

Steady on• 30 •• 30 •

The machine is adjusted to

brew a true Italian espresso

coffee. This feature may slightly

lengthen the brewing time, allowing

the intense  avour of the co ee to

Using Pre-ground Co ee

This function allows using

pre-ground and decaffein-

Pre-ground coffee must be poured into

the appropriate compartment positioned

next to the co ee bean hopper. Only use

ground co ee for espresso machines and

never co ee beans or instant co ee.

• If no pre-ground co ee is poured

into the compartment, only water

• If the dose is excessive and 2 or

more measuring scoops of co ee

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

• Press and release the “

until the pre-ground co ee function

• Lift the pre-ground coffee compart-

• 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

“ button for a long co ee.

• The brewing cycle then starts. After

the prebrewing cycle, co ee begins to

come out of the dispensing spout.

• Coffee brewing stops automatically

when the pre-programmed level is

reached; however, it is possible to in-

terrupt co ee brewing by pressing the

button initially pressed.

After dispensing the product, the

co ee beans con guration of the ma-

Repeat the operations de-

scribed above to brew other

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 tempera-

tures. Never touch it with bare hands.

• Before dispensing hot water, check

that the following icon is displayed.

When the machine is ready, proceed as

• Place a container under the steam wand

(Pannarello, if supplied).• 31 •

• Turn the selector switch clockwise to set

cleaned and free of any milk residue.

To prepare your cappuccino,

we recommend discharging

the water in the steam wand.

• To discharge the water in the steam

wand, place a container under the

steam wand (Pannarello, if supplied).

• Only the following icon will be dis-

• Fill the cup with hot water to the

desired level; to stop hot water dis-

pensing, turn selector switch counter-

clockwise back to the “

The machine returns to the normal

Occasionally, after turn-

ing 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

CINO Steam may be used to froth milk for a

cappuccino, as well as to reheat other

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.

Important note: immedi-

ately 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 Pan-

narello when provided) externally.

In this way, all parts will be perfectly

• When the machine is ready to brew

co ee, turn selector switch counter-

clockwise to set it onto the “

tion. Residual water may come out

of the steam wand (Pannarello, if

• Steam dispensing will begin when the

icon is displayed steady on; soon after,

only steam will begin to come out.

• Turn the selector switch clockwise and

set it back to the “

• The icon blinks during the preheating

time required by the machine.

• Fill 1/3 of the container you wish to use

to prepare the cappuccino with cold

To ensure better results when

preparing a cappuccino, use

cold milk straight from the fridge.• 32 •• 32 •

• 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 counter-

clockwise to set it to the “

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 “

stop dispensing steam.

• The same procedure can be used to heat

After using the steam wand (Pannarello,

if supplied), wash it as described in the

“Cleaning and Maintenance” section.

After using steam to prepare

a beverage, it is possible to

brew coffee or to dispense steam

If the selector switch is left on

the central position “

machine, in order to save energy, au-

tomatically reaches the temperature

needed to dispense co ee.

TENANCE General Cleaning

• Empty and clean the coffee grounds

drawer daily, with the machine turned

Note: We recommend emp-

machine is not going to be used for

• Maintenance and cleaning operations

can only be carried out when the ma-

chine is cold and disconnected from the

• Do not immerse the machine in water.

• Do not wash any of its parts in the

• Do not use sharp objects or harsh

chemical products (solvents) for clean-

• Use a soft, dampened cloth to clean the

• Do not dry the machine and/or its

components using a microwave and/

After preparing milk bever-

ages, dispense hot water

from the steam wand (Pannarello,

if supplied) to obtain a thorough

• Every day, after heating the milk,

remove the external part of the Pan-

narello (if supplied) and wash it with

fresh drinking water.

• Clean the steam wand weekly. In order

to do this, perform the following op-

- 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

Reassemble the external part of the

• We recommend cleaning the water

tank daily. For an easier removal of the

water tank, move the steam wand /

- Remove the small white  lter in the

water tank and wash it under running

- Reposition the small white  lter in

its housing by gently pressing and

turning it at the same time.

- Fill the water tank with fresh drinking

• Empty and clean the drip tray daily.

Perform this operation also when the

• Wash the brew group with lukewarm

water and carefully clean the upper

• Thoroughly wash and dry all the parts

• Thoroughly clean the inside of the

• Make sure that the two reference signs

• 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.

Lubricate the brew group af-

ter approximately 500 brew-

ing 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

• Insert the brew group in its seat until it

locks into place WITHOUT pressing the

• Insert the co ee grounds drawer. Close

• The brew group should be cleaned

every time the co ee bean hopper is

 lled or at least once a week.

• Turn o the machine by pressing the

ON/OFF button and remove the plug

• Remove the coffee grounds drawer.

Open the service door.

• To remove the brew group, pull it by

the handle and press the «PUSH» but-

ton. The brew group must be washed

only with lukewarm water with no

• Also clean the seat of the tray every

week through the openings on the

bottom of the machine.• 34 •• 34 •

DESCALING Limescale normally builds up with the use

The machine must be descaled when the

icon appears on the display.

Do not turn the machine o or

put it in stand-by mode during

the descaling process.

Only use the GAGGIA descaling

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

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.

- empty the drip tray. Place it back in the

machine before proceeding.

1 Place a large container under the

Turn the machine o by pressing the

machine to complete the rinse

Warning! Remove the “In-

tenza”  lter before adding the

Note: should the containers

 ll up, temporarily suspend

the dispensing process in order to

empty the containers.

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.

If descaling solution and/or water

spills out of the steam wand:

PAUSE: turn the selector switch to the

START: turn the selector switch to the

If descaling solution and/or water

spills out of the dispensing spout:

PAUSE: turn the selector switch to the

START: turn the selector switch to the

Before descaling the machine, perform

the following operations:

- remove the Pannarello (if supplied)

from the steam wand as described

in the “Cleaning and Maintenance”

4 Make sure the selector switch is in the

5 Press and hold the 2 brew buttons at the

same time for 3 seconds: the descaling

Note: if the “ ” and “ ”

indicator lights start blink-

ing immediately after start-up, turn

the selector switch right to the “

position. When the “

turn the selector switch back to the

6 The “ ” light blinks to show the

machine has entered the descaling

automatic programme; when the

” light is steady, the 1

removal phase is on.

” light blinks to show the

machine has entered the descaling

automatic programme; when the

” light is steady, the 1

removal phase is on.

case, the steam/hot water wand starts

dispensing the descaling solution at

9 When there is no more descaling solu-

12 Remove the water tank, rinse it and

 ll it up to the “MAX” level with fresh

“ ” light turns on and the water

tank must be removed before entering

13 Place the tank back in the machine. The

lights turn on showing the

machine has entered the rinse phase.

” and “ ” lights are blinking

14 Place an empty container under the

steam wand and another one under

the dispensing spout.

Turn the selector clockwise to the “ ”

10 Turn the selector switch to the “ ”

Empty the container under the steam

wand and the one under the dispensing

18 Turn the selector switch to the “ ”

“ ” light turns on and the water

tank must be removed before entering

Empty the container under the steam

wand and the one under the dispensing

20 Remove the water tank, rinse it and

 ll it up to the “MAX” level with fresh

21 Place an empty container under the

steam wand and another one under

the dispensing spout.

second rinse cycle is started.

If the tank is not  lled 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

” button starts blinking.

Empty the container under the steam

17 When there is no more rinsing water

left in the water tank, the “

blinking, turn the selector switch clock-

” position; in this case,

the steam/hot water wand dispenses

the rinsing water continuously.

15 When the “ ” , “ ” and “ ” lights

start blinking at the same time,

the selector switch to the “ ” central

The machine starts rinsing directly from

the dispensing spout.• 37 •

24 Turn the selector switch to the

25 At the end, re ll the water tank.

Reassemble the external part of the Pan-

The descaling 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 o

during the descaling cycle,

next time the machine is switched

on the cycle must be repeated from

the point it has been paused.

The descaling solution is to

be disposed of according

to the manufacturer’s instructions

and/or the regulations in force in the

After completing the des-

caling cycle, wash the brew

group as described in the “Brew

Group” section in the “Cleaning and

Maintenance” chapter.

Remarks on descaling

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 descaling opera-

This software has been programmed for

standard water hardness.

In these specific cases, it is recommended

to perform descaling cycles every 1-2

months, even if the machine does not

signal it.• 38 •• 38 •

• The machine is performing the rinse

Wait until the machine stops the opera-

• The machine needs a descaling cycle.

• The machine needs water circuit prim-

• The machine is warming up to brew

co ee and dispense hot water or steam.

CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY Ready Signals

• The machine is ready for brewing co ee

from bean and hot water dispensing.

• The machine is ready for pre-ground

• The machine is in the steam dispensing

• The machine is in the hot water dis-

• The machine is brewing 1 espresso

co ee or a long co ee.

• The machine is brewing 2 espresso

co ees or 2 long co ees.

• The machine is programming the

amount of co ee to be brewed each

• No coffee beans in the coffee bean

After re lling the hopper, the cycle can

• Empty the co ee grounds drawer.

• Insert the co ee grounds drawer.

• Fill the water tank.

• Return the hot water / steam knob to

its correct position.

• Insert the brew group in the machine.

• Close the service door.

Machine Actions Causes Solutions

The machine does not turn on. The machine is not connected to the power

Connect the machine to the power source.

The co 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

Make sure that the machine is turned

off and has cooled before performing

Pannarello is dirty (if supplied). Clean the Pannarello.

The co ee has little crema.

The co ee blend is unsuitable, the co ee is

not freshly roasted or the grind is too coarse.

Change coffee blend or adjust the grind as

explained in the “Co ee Grinder Adjustment”

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

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

Dregdrawer is inserted. Remove the dregdrawer  rst, then the brew

The machine grinds the co ee beans but

no co ee comes out.

Water tank is empty. Fill the water tank and prime the circuit (sec-

tion “Using the Machine for the First Time”).

Brew group is dirty. Clean the brew group (section “Brew

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 co ee is too weak.

Rare event that occurs when the machine is

automatically adjusting the dose.

Brew a few coffees as described in section

“Gaggia Adapting System”.

TROUBLESHOOTING• 41 •

Machine Actions Causes Solutions

Co ee is brewed slowly.

The co ee grind is too  ne. Change coffee blend or adjust the grind as

explained in the “Co ee Grinder Adjustment”

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

Coffee leaks out of the dispensing

The dispensing head is clogged. Clean the dispensing head and its holes.

Note: These problems can be considered normal if the co ee 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.• 42 •

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