RI832361 - Machine à café GAGGIA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RI832361 GAGGIA

1 GENERAL INFORMATION The co ee machine is suitable for preparing 1 or 2 cups of

espresso co ee and is provided with a swivel steam and hot

water wand. The controls on the front side of the machine are

labelled with easy-to-read symbols.

The machine has been designed for domestic use and is not

suitable for professional, continuous use.

Warning. No liability is held for damage caused

• Incorrect use not in accordance with the intended

• Repairs not carried out in authorised service cen-

• Tampering with the power cord;

• Tampering with any part of the machine;

• Use of non-original spare parts and accessories;

• Failure to descale the machine and storage at tem-

peratures below 0°C.

In these cases, the warranty is not valid.

1.1 To Simplify Manual Reading

The warning triangle indicates

all important instructions for the

user’s safety. Carefully follow the-

se instructions to avoid serious injury!

References to illustrations, parts of the appliance or controls,

etc. are indicated by numbers or letters. Whenever possible,

refer to the illustration.

This symbol is used to highlight information

that is particularly important to ensure opti-

mal use of the machine.

The illustrations corresponding to the text can be

found on the  rst pages of the manual. Please refer to

these pages while reading the operating instructions.

1.2 How to Use these Operating Instruc-

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, please refer to

an authorised service centre.

2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the

technical speci cations of the product.

Nominal voltage - Power rating - Power supply

See label on the appliance

Special for cappuccinos

3 SAFETY REGULATIONS Never allow water to come into contact with any of the

electrical parts of the machine: Danger of short circuit!

Overheated steam and hot water may cause scalding!

Never direct the steam or hot water jet towards body

parts. Handle the steam/hot water spout with care:

The co ee machine is intended for domestic use only. Do not

make any technical changes or use the machine for unauthor-

ised purposes since this would create serious hazards! The ap-

pliance is not to be used by persons (including children) with

reduced physical, mental or sensory abilities or with scarce

experience and/or expertise, unless they are supervised by a• 16 •

person responsible for their safety, or they are instructed by

this person on how to properly use the machine.

Connect the co ee machine only to a suitable socket. The volt-

age must correspond to that indicated on the appliance label.

Never use the co ee machine if the power cord is defective or

damaged. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced

by the manufacturer or by its authorised service centre. Do not

pass the power cord around corners, over sharp edges or over

hot objects and keep it away from oil.

Do not use the power cord to carry or pull the co ee machine.

Do not pull out the plug by the power cord or touch it with

Do not let the power cord hang freely from tables or shelves.

For the Safety of Others

Prevent children from playing with the machine.

Children are not aware of the risks related to electrical house-

Do not leave the machine packaging materials within the

Never direct jets of overheated steam and/or hot water towards

yourself or others. Always use the handles or knobs provided.

Do not disconnect (remove) the  lter holder during co ee

brewing. Hot water drips may spill out of the brew unit during

Never brew co ee when button (

) is pressed because this

means that the steam function is on and the temperature of

the boiler is too high.

Place the co ee machine in a safe place, where there will be no

danger of overturning or injury.

Hot water or overheated steam may spill out of the machine:

Do not keep the machine at a temperature below 0°C. Frost

Do not use the co ee machine outdoors.

In order to prevent its housing from melting or being dam-

aged, do not place the machine on very hot surfaces and close

Before cleaning the machine it is necessary to turn o all but-

tons and then remove the plug from the socket.

Wait for the machine to cool down. Never immerse the ma-

It is strictly forbidden to tamper with the internal parts of the

Water left in the tank for several days should not be consumed.

Wash the tank and  ll it with fresh drinking water.

Suitable Location for Operation and Mainte-

To ensure a correct and e cient performance of the co ee ma-

chine, we recommend following the instructions below:

• Choose a level surface;

• Choose a location that is su ciently well-lit, clean and

near an easily reachable socket;

• Allow for a minimum distance from the sides of the ma-

chine as shown in (Fig.A).

If the machine is to remain inactive for a long time, turn it o

and unplug it. Store it in a dry place and out of the reach of

children. Keep it protected from dust and dirt.

Repairs / Maintenance

In case of failure, problems or a suspected fault resulting from

the falling of the machine, immediately remove the plug from

the socket. Never attempt to operate a faulty machine. Servic-

ing and repairs may only be carried out by Authorised Service

Centres. All liability for damages resulting from work not car-

ried out by professionals is declined.

Fire Safety Precautions

In case of  re, use carbon dioxide (CO

) extinguishers. Do not

use water or dry powder extinguishers.• 17 •

Key to Machine Parts (Page 2)

3 Hot water/steam knob

4 Seat for accessories

7 Water recovery tray + grill

9 Steam wand (Pannarello)

11 Pressurized  lter holder

12 Ground co ee measuring scoop

13 Ground co ee  lter

(single piece for 1 or 2 co ee(s))

14 Co ee pod  lter adapter

17 "Machine on" indicator light

Light ON = the machine is on

Light OFF = the machine is o

18 Co ee brew button

19 Co ee/water - "Machine ready" indicator light

Light ON = OK for co ee brewing / hot water dispensing

Light OFF = temperature is low for co ee brewing / hot

21 "Steam ready" indicator light

Light ON = OK for steam dispensing

Light OFF = temperature is low for steam dispensing

4 INSTALLATION For your own and other people safety, carefully follow

the "Safety Regulations" indicated in section 3.

The original packaging has been designed and manufactured

to protect the machine during transport. We recommend keep-

ing the packaging material for possible future transport.

4.2 Installation Instructions

Before installing the machine, read the following safety in-

structions carefully:

• Place the machine in a safe place;

• Make sure children cannot play with the machine;

• Do not place the machine on hot surfaces or near open

The co ee machine is now ready to be connected to the electric

Note: We recommend washing the components

before using them for the  rst time and/or af-

ter they have not been used for a certain period of time.

• (Fig.1A) - Remove the lid from the water tank (2) by lifting

• (Fig.1B) - Remove the water tank (5).

Note: The machine accessories are placed on

the water tank's (5) side.

• (Fig.2) - Rinse the tank and  ll it with fresh drinking water

taking care not to over ll.

Fill the tank only with fresh, non-sparkling,

drinking water. Hot water or any other liquid

may damage the tank. Do not operate the machine

without water. Make sure there is enough water in the

• (Fig.3) - Insert the water tank making sure that it has

been properly repositioned in its former seat and then

reposition the lid (2).

Make sure that the tank is fully inserted in the

machine by pressing it gently up to its limit stop

(THE REFERENCE MARK SHOWN IN FIG. 4 SHOULD BE COMPLETELY VISIBLE). This is to avoid water leaks from

4.4 Machine Connection

Electric power may be very dangerous! It is

therefore necessary to strictly follow the safety

regulations. Do not use faulty power cords. Faulty cords

and plugs must be replaced immediately by Authorised

The voltage of the appliance has been pre-set by the manu-

facturer. Check that the voltage matches the indication on the

data plate at the bottom of the appliance.

• Make sure that the ON/OFF button (16) is NOT pressed be-

fore connecting the machine to the electric network.

• Insert the plug into a wall socket with suitable power volt-

Upon  rst use, after dispensing steam or when the water tank

is empty, the machine’s water circuit must always be primed.

• (Fig.5) - Press the ON/OFF button (16). The indicator light

• (Fig.6) - Place a container under the steam wand. Open

the "hot water/steam" knob (3) by turning it counter-

• (Fig.7) - Press the brew button (18).

• Wait until a steady jet of water  ows out of the steam

• (Fig.7) - Press the brew button (18) again to end the op-

• (Fig.8) - Close the "hot water/steam" knob (3) by turning

it clockwise. Remove the container.

The machine is now ready to brew co ee and dispense steam.

Please see related chapters for operating details.

4.6 Using the Machine for the First Time

or after a Period of Inactivity

This simple operation ensures an optimum brewing and must

- At  rst start-up;

- When the machine remains inactive for a long time (more

Water dispensed during this process must be

emptied into an adequate drain and is not suit-

able for food use. If the container  lls up during the

cycle, stop dispensing water and empty the container

before resuming the operation.

A (Fig.2) - Rinse the tank and  ll it again with fresh drinking

B (Fig.6) - Place a container under the steam wand. Open

the knob (3) slowly by turning it counter-clockwise.

(Fig.7) - Press the brew button (18).

C Dispense the whole water tank content from the steam/

(Fig.7) - Press the brew button (18) again to end the op-

(Fig.8) - Close the knob (3) by turning it clockwise.

D (Fig.2) - Fill the tank with fresh drinking water.

E (Fig.15-16) - Insert the  lter holder into the brew unit (8)

from the bottom and turn it from left to right until it locks

F Place a suitable container under the  lter holder.

G (Fig.18) - Press the brew button (18) and dispense all the

water in the tank. Once the water tank is empty, stop dis-

pensing by pressing the brew button (18) again.

At the end, empty the container.

H (Fig.20) - Remove the  lter holder from the unit by turn-

ing it from right to left and rinse it with fresh drinking wa-

I The machine is now ready to be used.

5 COFFEE BREWING Warning! During the co ee brewing it is forbid-

den to remove the pressurized  lter holder by

manually turning it clockwise. Danger of burns.

• During this operation the "machine ready" indicator light

(19) may  ash. This should be considered a standard op-

eration, not a fault.

• Before using the machine, make sure that the hot water/

steam knob (3) is closed and that there is enough water in

• (Fig.5) - Press the ON/OFF button (16). The indicator light

• Wait until the "machine ready" indicator light (19) turns

on. The machine is now ready to brew co ee.

5.1 Using Ground Co ee

• (Fig.9) - Insert the  lter (13) in the pressurized  lter

holder (11); the  lter is already inserted when using the

machine for the  rst time.

• (Fig.15) - Insert the pressurized  lter holder into the brew

unit (8) from the bottom.

• (Fig.16) - Turn the  lter holder from left to right until

it locks into place. Release the grip from the pressurized

 lter holder. The handle is automatically slightly turned

This movement guarantees proper pressurized  lter holder

• (Fig.18) - Preheat the pressurized  lter holder by pressing

the brew button (18), some water will  ow out of the pres-

surized  lter holder (this operation is only necessary

for the  rst co ee).

• After 150cc of water has  owed out, press the brew button

(18) again to stop hot water dispensing.

• (Fig.16) - Remove the  lter holder from the machine by

turning it from right to left and pour out any water left.

• (Fig.35) - Remove the measuring scoop from the ma-• 19 •

• (Fig.10) - Add 1-1.5 measuring scoop(s) for single co ee

and 2 measuring scoops double co ee. Remove any co ee

residues from the rim of the  lter holder.

• (Fig.15) - Insert the  lter holder (11) into the brew unit

(8) from the bottom.

• (Fig.16) - Turn the  lter holder from left to right until it

• (Fig.17) - Take 1 or 2 preheated cups and place them

under the  lter holder. Make sure that they are correctly

placed under the co ee brewing nozzles.

• (Fig.18) - Press the brew button (18).

• When the desired quantity of co ee has been obtained,

press the brew button (18) again to stop brewing and re-

move the cups of co ee (Fig.19).

• (Fig.20) - Wait a few seconds after completing the brew-

ing. Then remove the  lter holder and empty the remain-

ing co ee grounds out.

Note: If a small quantity of water remains in

the  lter holder, this has to be considered as

absolutely normal and is due to the  lter holder fea-

Important Note: The  lter (13) should be kept

clean to guarantee perfect results. Clean daily

5.2 Using Co ee Pods

• (Fig.11) - Use a co ee spoon to remove the  lter for

ground co ee (13) from the pressurized  lter holder (11).

• (Fig.12) - Insert the pod adapter (14) - with the convex

part facing down - into the pressurized  lter holder (11).

• (Fig.13) - Then, insert the pod  lter (15) into the pressur-

ized  lter holder (11).

• (Fig.15) - Insert the pressurized  lter holder into the brew

unit (8) from the bottom.

• (Fig.16) - Turn the  lter holder from left to right until

it locks into place. Release the grip from the pressurized

 lter holder. The handle is automatically slightly turned

This movement guarantees proper pressurized  lter holder

• (Fig.18) - Preheat the pressurized  lter holder by pressing

the brew button (18), some water will  ow out of the pres-

surized  lter holder (this operation is only necessary

for the  rst co ee).

• After 150cc of water has  owed out, press the brew button

(18) again to stop hot water dispensing.

• (Fig.20) - Remove the pressurized  lter holder from the

machine by turning it from right to left and pour out any

• (Fig.14) - Insert the pod into the  lter holder and make

sure that the paper of the pod does not overhang the  lter

• (Fig.15) - Insert the pressurized  lter holder into the brew

unit (8) from the bottom.

• (Fig.16) - Turn the  lter holder from left to right until it

• Take 1 preheated cup and place it under the  lter holder.

Check that it is correctly placed under the co ee brewing

• (Fig.18) - Press the brew button (18).

• When the desired quantity of co ee has been obtained,

press the brew button (18) again to stop brewing and re-

move the cup of co ee.

• (Fig.20) - Wait a few seconds after brewing, then remove

the  lter holder and dispose of the used pod.

Important Note: The  lter (15) and the adapter

(14) should be kept clean to guarantee perfect

results. Clean daily after use (Fig.21).

6 TIPS FOR CHOOSING COFFEE As a general rule, any type of co ee available on the market

However, co ee is a natural product and its  avour changes

according to its origin and blend; it is therefore a good idea to

try di erent types of co ee in order to  nd the most suited to

your personal taste.

For optimal results, we recommend using espresso machine

blends. As a rule, co ee should always come out of the pres-

surized  lter holder, without dripping.

The co ee brewing speed can be modi ed by slightly chang-

ing the amount of co ee in the  lter and/or using a di erent

GAGGIA recommends using ESE single-dose co ee pods for a

tasty co ee and easier cleaning and preparing.• 20 •

BEFORE PERFORMING ANY OPERATIONS RELATED TO HOT WATER/STEAM DISPENSING, MAKE SURE THAT THE STEAM WAND IS DIRECTED OVER THE WATER RECOVERY TRAY.

7 HOT WATER Danger of scalding! Dispensing may be preced-

ed by small jets of hot water. The steam wand

may reach high temperatures: Never touch it with bare

• (Fig.5) - Press the ON/OFF button (16). The indicator light

• Wait until the "machine ready" indicator light (19) turns

on. The machine is now ready.

• During this operation the "machine ready" indicator light

(19) may  ash. This should be considered a standard op-

eration, not a fault.

• (Fig.22) - Place a container under the steam wand. Open

the "hot water/steam" knob (3) by turning it counter-

• (Fig.23) - Press the brew button (18).

• (Fig.23) - When the required amount of hot water has

been dispensed, press the brew button (18) again.

• (Fig.24) - Close the "hot water/steam" knob (3) by turning

it clockwise. Remove the container.

8 STEAM / CAPPUCCINO Danger of scalding! Dispensing may be preced-

ed by small jets of hot water. The steam wand

may reach high temperatures: Never touch it with bare

Warning! Never brew co ee when the steam

function is on, as the temperature is too high

and there is a risk of burns.

• (Fig.5) - Press the ON/OFF button (16). The indicator light

• Wait until the "machine ready" indicator light (19) turns

• (Fig.19) - Press the steam button (20). The "machine

ready" indicator light (19) turns o .

• Wait until the "machine ready" indicator light (19) and the

"steam ready" indicator light (21) turn on. The machine is

now ready for steam dispensing.

• During this operation, the indicator lights (19) and (21)

may  ash on and o ; this is to be considered as standard

operation and not a fault.

• (Fig.26) - Insert a container under the steam wand and

open the knob (3) for a few seconds, so that remaining wa-

ter can  ow out of the steam wand. In a short delay only

steam will come out.

• (Fig.27) - Close the knob (3) and remove the container.

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

puccino with cold milk.

Use cold milk to get a better result.

• (Fig.28) - Immerse the steam wand in the milk and open

the knob (3) by turning it counter-clockwise. Turn the milk

container with slow upward movements so that it warms

• (Fig.29) - At the end, close the knob (3) and take the cup

• (Fig.25) - Press the steam button (20) again.

• Prime the circuit as described in Section 4.5 to make the

machine ready for use.

Never brew co ee when the ( ) button is

pressed or when the 21 indicator light is on, be-

cause this means that the steam function is on and the

temperature of the boiler is too high.

Wait for the co ee ready condition to be active (19 indi-

cator light on) before brewing co ee.

Note: The machine is ready when the "machine

ready" indicator light (19) is permanently on.

Important note: If it is not possible to brew a

cappuccino as described, prime the circuit as

explained in Section 4.5 and then repeat the steps.

The same procedure can be performed to heat

• After this operation, clean the steam wand with a wet

10 DESCALING Limescale normally builds up with the use of the appliance.

The machine needs descaling every 1-2 months (if used) and/

or whenever a reduction in water  ow is noticed. Use the GAG-

GIA descaling solution only.

In case of con ict, priority must be given to

what is indicated in the operation and mainte-

nance manual over the instructions provided on sepa-

rately sold accessories and materials.

Use the GAGGIA descaling

solution only. Its formula

has been designed to ensure bet-

ter machine performance and

operation for its whole operat-

ing life. If correctly used, it also

avoids alterations in the brewed

product. The descaling solution

is to be disposed of according to

the manufacturer’s instructions

and/or regulations in force in the

Never drink the descaling solution or any prod-

ucts dispensed until the cycle has been carried

out to the end. Never use vinegar as a descaling solu-

1 (Fig.15-16) - Insert the  lter holder (without co ee) into

the brew unit (8) from the bottom and turn it from left to

right until it locks into place.

2 (Fig.1) - Remove and empty the water tank.

3 (Fig.2) - Pour the ENTIRE content of the GAGGIA concen-

trated descaling solution into the water tank, then  ll the

tank with fresh drinking water up to the MAX level.

4 Remove the Pannarello (or Cappuccinatore) installed on

the steam wand, if any.

5 Turn on the machine by pressing the ON/OFF button (16).

The indicator light (17) turns on.

Fill up (as described in the “HOT WATER” section of the

manual) 2 cups of water (about 150ml each) from the

steam / hot water wand and turn o the machine by press-

ing the ON/OFF button (16); the indicator light (17) turns

6 Let the descaling solution take e ect for approx.15-20

minutes with the machine turned o .

9 CLEANING Maintenance and cleaning can only be carried out when the

machine is cold and disconnected from the electric network.

• Do not immerse the machine in water or place any of its

parts in a dishwasher.

• Do not use spirit, solvents and/or aggressive chemical

• We recommend cleaning the water tank and re lling it

with fresh water daily.

• (Fig.31-33) - Every day, after heating milk, remove the

external part of the Pannarello and wash it with fresh

• (Fig.31-32-33) - Clean the steam wand weekly. In order

to do this, perform the following operations:

- Remove the external part of the Pannarello (for standard

- Remove the upper part of the Pannarello from the steam

- Wash the upper part of the Pannarello with fresh drinking

- Wash the steam wand with a wet cloth and remove any

- Reposition the upper part in the steam wand (make sure

it is completely inserted);

- Reassemble the external part of the Pannarello.

• (Fig.34) - Empty and clean the drip tray every day.

• Use a soft, dampened cloth to clean the appliance.

• (Fig.21) - Perform the following operations to clean the

pressurized  lter holder:

- (Fig.11) - Remove the  lter and wash it thoroughly with

- Remove the adapter (if  tted), and wash it thoroughly

- Wash the internal part of the pressurized  lter holder.

• Do not dry the machine and/or its parts using a microwave

and/or standard oven.• 22 •

7 Turn on the machine by pressing the ON/OFF button (16).

The indicator light (17) turns on.

Fill up (as described in the "HOT WATER" section of the

manual) 2 cups of water (about 150ml each) from the

steam / hot water wand. Then turn o the machine by

pressing the ON/OFF button (16) and leave it o for 3 min-

8 Repeat the operations described in step 7 until the water

tank is completely empty.

9 (Fig.2) - Rinse the tank and  ll it again with fresh drinking

10 (Fig.6) - Place a container under the steam wand (Pan-

narello). Open the knob (3) slowly by turning it counter-

(Fig.7) - Press the brew button (18).

11 Dispense the whole water tank content through the

steam/hot water wand.

(Fig.7) - Press the brew button (18) again to end the op-

(Fig.8) - Close the knob (3) by turning it clockwise.

12 (Fig.2) - Fill the water tank with fresh drinking water.

13 (Fig.17) - Place a suitable container under the  lter hold-

14 (Fig.18) - Press the brew button (18) and dispense all

the water in the tank. Once the water tank is empty, stop

dispensing by pressing the brew button (18) again. At the

end, empty the container.

15 Repeat the operations from step (9) once again for a total

of 4 tanks. The machine is now ready to be used.

(Fig.20) - Remove the  lter holder from the unit by turning it

from right to left and rinse it with fresh drinking water.

The descaling cycle is now complete.

(Fig.2) - Fill the tank again with fresh water. If necessary,

prime the circuit as described in Section 4.5 of the manual.

Once  nished, reposition the previously installed Pannarello

(or Cappuccinatore) on the steam wand.

- The packing materials can be recycled.

- Appliance: Unplug the appliance and cut the power cord.

- Deliver the appliance and power cord to a service center or

public waste disposal facility.

This product complies with eu directive 2002/96/EC.

on the product or on its packaging indi-

cates 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 inap-

propriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed in-

formation about recycling of this product, please contact your

local city o ce, your household waste disposal service or the

shop where you purchased the product.• 23 •

Problem Possible Causes Solution

The machine does not switch on.

The machine is not connected to the elec-

Connect the machine to the electric network.

The pump is very noisy. No water in the tank. Re ll with water (Section 4.3).

The "co ee ready" indicator light (15) was

o when the button was pressed (14)

Wait until the "co ee ready" indicator light (15)

The  lter holder is not inserted for pre-

heating (Section 5).

Preheat the  lter holder.

The cups are cold. Preheat the cups with hot water.

The milk does not froth.

It is not possible to prepare a cap-

The milk is not suitable: powdered milk,

The steam wand is dirty. Clean the steam wand as described in Section 9.

There is no more steam in the boiler.

Prime the circuit (Section 4.5) and repeat the

steps described in Section 8.

The co ee is brewed too fast,

crema does not form.

There is too little co ee in the  lter holder. Add co ee (Section 5).

The grind is too coarse. Use a di erent blend (Section 6).

Co ee is old or not suitable. Use a di erent blend (Section 6).

Co ee does not come out or drips

No water. Re ll with water (Section 4.3).

The grind is too  ne. Use a di erent blend (Section 6).

Co ee tamped in the  lter holder. Shake the ground co ee.

There is too much co ee in the  lter holder.

Reduce the quantity of co ee in the  lter

Knob (3) is open. Close the knob (3).

The machine has limescale build-up. Descale the machine (Section 10).

The  lter in the  lter holder is clogged. Clean the  lter (Section 9).

Co ee  ows out of the edges.

The  lter holder is not correctly inserted in

Insert the  lter holder correctly (Section 5).

The upper rim of the  lter holder is dirty. Clean the rim of the  lter holder.

There is too much co ee in the  lter holder.

Reduce the quantity of co ee using the meas-

Please contact an authorised service centre for any problems not covered in the above table or when the suggested

solutions do not solve the problem.• 24 •

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6 Plaque repose tasses

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