Baby Nero - Machine à café GAGGIA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Baby Nero GAGGIA

Congratulations on your wise choi-

As the proud owner of the Gaggia machine,

you can now experience the taste of a delicious

cup of espresso or cappuccino in the comfort of

Espresso coffee, originally created in Italy, is

made by rapidly forcing water that has been

heated to the correct brewing temperature,

through a special finely ground coffee.

The heart of the espresso machine is a precision

The pump and water flow is easily controlled

with just a flick of the switch.

This appliance is for household use

Any repairs or servicing operations, with the

exception of normal cleaning and maintenance

operations must be undertaken by an authori-

1. Check voltage to be sure that the voltage

indicated on the plate agrees with your

2. Never use warm or hot water to fill the water

tank. Use cold water only.

3. Keep your hands and the cord away from hot

parts of the appliance during operation.

4. Never clean with scouring powders or hard

5. To avoid your machine scaling up, use

purified or bottled water.

6. Do not immerse base in water.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances,

basic safety precautions should always

be followed to reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock, and/or injury to persons,

including the following:

1 Read all instructions and information in this

instruction book and any other literature

included in this packaging referring to this

product before operating or using this ap-

2 Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or

3 To protect against fire, electric shock and

personal injury do not immerse cord, plugs,

or appliance in water or other liquid.

4 Close supervision is necessary when any

appliance is used by or near children.

5 Unplug from outlet when not in use and be-

fore cleaning. Allow to cool before putting

on or taking off parts and before cleaning

6 Do not operate any appliance with a dama-

ged cord or plug or in the event of appliance

faults or damages. Return appliance to the

nearest authorized service centre for exami-

nation, repair or adjustment.

7 The use of accessory attachments not recommen-

ded by the appliance manufacturer may result

in fire, electric shock or personal injury.

8 Do not use outdoors.

9 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or

counter, or touch hot surfaces.

10 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric

burner, or in a heated oven.

11 Always turn appliance to “Off”, then plug cord

into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn switch

to “Off”, then remove plug from wall outlet.

12 Do not use appliance for other than intended

13 Use extreme caution when using hot steam.ENGLISH

Description of parts:

2 Hot water/brew switch (pump)

4 Steam switch (temperature)

5 Correct temperature light

6 Removable water tank

7 Steam/hot water knob

8 Turbo frother steam nozzle

10 1 cup filter (or coffee pod)

12 Basin (removable)

13 “Perfect crema” device (OPTION)

15 Filterholder gasket

16 Shower disc holder

19 Power cable and plug

24 Cappuccino maker kit (OPTION)

25 Overflowing protection hole

26 Level indicator for the basin

Instructions for the power supply

A A short power-supply cord is provided to

reduce risks of getting tangled up or tripping

B Longer extension cords are available and

may be used if care is exercised in their

C If a long extension cord is used:

1 the marked electrical rating of the extension

cord should be at least as great as the electri-

cal rating of the appliance.

2 if the appliance is of the grounded type, the

extension cord should be a grounding type

3 the cable does not hang from the table to

avoid the risk of getting caught up in it.

1. Remove the water tank cover (22) and fill

with cold water to the MAX line indicated

on tank (6). See FIG. 2.

N.B.: Near the word MAX on the tank there is

the overflowing safety hole (25) in case of

The water tank can also be removed, after

removing the tank cover (22) using the

Re-install tank with water and cover (22).

2. Insert plug (19) into a suitable wall outlet (see

point 1 under “Caution”).

3. Turn the power switch (1) to “On”. The on/off

light (3) will switch on.

Make certain that the hot water/coffee switch

(2) and that the steam switch (4) are in the

This procedure fills the water boiler with fresh

This should be done whenever the machine is

This machine, featuring a pump to brew coffee,

is equipped with a self-priming system. Place an

empty cup under the brewing head (14), do not

insert filter holder and press hot water/coffee

switch (2) (pos. “On”).

You will hear the sound of the operating pump

and after few seconds, water will start to escape

from the brewing head (14).ENGLISH

Once cup is filled, set coffee switch (2) onto

The Gaggia machine is now ready to be

NOTE: It may happen that the self-priming

feature of the pump fails to work temporarily

In this case water does not flow from brewing

head (14), and the following procedure should

a) Place a small frothing pitcher or mug under

the steam nozzle (8).

b) Turn the steam knob (7) counter-clockwise

to open the steam/hot water valve, and turn

the steam switch (4) and the hot water/brew

(2) to “On” to activate the pump.

c) Alter a few seconds, a steady stream of water

will emerge from the steam nozzle.Allow

about one cup of water to fill the pitcher.

Shut the steam/hot water valve and turn hot

water/brew switch and the steam switch (4)

The Gaggia machine is now ready to be

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

automatically flash as the machine boiler

After switching on the machine for the first

coffee, wait 6 minutes until the machine has

fully heated up, while for all subsequent

coffees the machine will be ready to use.

Another feature of the machine is the “no-drip

system”, eliminating most of dripping from

brewing head (14). After coffee brewing, howe-

ver, a little dripping may occur due to wet

coffee grinds in the filter-holder.

1. The taste of your coffee depends on the

characteristics of the beans from which it

is made, the type of bean, where it was

grown and processed. The coffee beans

that are roasted for a longer period of time

and at higher temperatures will be much

darker in colour.Darker beans will produce

a richer cup of coffee than the lightly-roasted

2. A variety of dark roasts are available from

which you can choose to brew your espres-

so. Each of these roasts is a blend of coffee

beans that are roasted at a specific tempe-

rature producing a specific type of flavour.

There are decaffeinated beans that have

up to 98% of the caffeine content removed.

The next time you purchase coffee for your

espresso maker, experiment with one of the

many kinds of coffee being sold. You may

just find that it tastes better than the blend

you have been using.

3. A fine “espresso grind” for pump-driven

machines must be used. Be sure to ask for this

when buying coffee or when having beans

ground. Do not use a blade-type grinder

because it makes too much coffee dust and

produces an irregular grind.

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

rich taste and the light brown, natural froth

called “crema” in Italian.

5. Cappuccino is simply a combination of

espresso and hot, frothy milk.Cappuccino

is usually topped with cinnamon, nutmeg or

6. Espresso Coffee should be served immedia-

tely after it is made.

7. Espresso is served in 2 to 2 ½ oz. demitasse

cups. A 4 or 6 oz. cup or glass is used for

8. Ideally, coffee beans should be ground im-

mediately before using. Remember, it must

be an “espresso grind” for pump-driven

9. It’s best to store ground coffee or beans in

an airtight container in the freezer of your

refrigerator. Ground coffee tends to absorb

Caution: Never operate pump

without water in machine as damage

to the pump may occur.Damage of

pump run without water is not covered by

How to make a good Espresso coffee:

1 Follow the procedure described under “Pre-

2 Select the correct filter basket (10 or 11) and

insert it in the filter holder (9).

Use the small filter for 1 cup and the large

filter for 2 cups of espresso.

Then insert the filter holder (9) into the

brewing head (11) to warm-up

3 Wait until the machine has reached the

correct temperature with filter holder inserted

(heating time of about 6 minutes).

Use this time to set table, prepare cups,

4 After the warm-up period, remove the warm

filter-holder (9) from the brewing head and

fill with correctly ground espresso coffee

using the measuring spoon provided.

Place one level measure of coffee in basket

for each cup of espresso. Do not overfill.

Gently tamp down coffee with the tamper

(18) provided. Do not compress too firmly.

5 Clean any excess coffee from the rim of

filter holder (9). Insert filter holder into brew

head by holding handle approximately 45

degrees to the left as you face machine.

When properly aligned,move handle firmly

to the right to lock into position.

The handle should point to the front of the

machine or slightly to the right.

6 Place one or two espresso cups on the drip plate

to line up with the spouts of the filter holder. De-

press hot water/brew switch (2) to pos. “On”.

Espresso will start to flow into cups.

7 When cups are 3/4 full, release brew switch

to “Off”. The more water you allow to

flow, the weaker the coffee. When properly

made, the espresso will have a light brown

foam “crema” floating on the top.

If not, refer to “In the event of faulty

8 Remove cups and serve.

9 To make more espresso, carefully and slowly

remove the filter holder by moving handle to

the left. Be careful as hot water will be on top

of the coffee grinds in the holder. Some water

will continue to drip from brewing head as

filter holder is removed. That is normal and

due to the pump pressure in the system. Knock

out used coffee grinds from filter. For more

espresso repeat steps 4 to 8 above

Preparing cappuccino:

When preparing to make a cappuccino, have

all of the ingredients at hand as well as a

frothing pitcher (or mug) halffilled with skimmed

or low-fat milk and cups that are larger (6 oz.)

than those used for espresso.

The higher the fat content in the milk the

denser the froth will be. The Turbo-Frother (8)

or the cappuccino maker pos.24 will give you

all the froth required but don’t let milk come

It may require two or three attempts to “become

an expert” but you will be successful at frothing

milk if you give it a chance. Swivel the Turbo-

Frother steam nozzle (or milk frother) slightly

outward so that you can get the frothing pitcher

under the nozzle without knocking the base of

cream” device, insert the frothing jet device

into the filter holder.

We recommend that the “Perfect cream”

device be cleaned on a daily basis, before

use, in order to prevent any blockage of the

delivery holes. A pin may be used to clean

Even if the type of coffee grinding is not

correct the use of the “Perfect cream” device

will produce the typical creamy froth of an

N.B.: Only use the “perfect cream device with

a large 2-cup filter.ENGLISH

1 Make espresso (in a large cups) as described

2 With the machine ready to deliver coffee,

convey the pipe over the drip tray (12), open

the “Hot water/steam” tap knob (7) for a few

seconds so to let the remaining water come

out of the steam pipe; after a few seconds

only steam will come out.

3 Close the steam/hot water tap knob(7).

4 Position steam switch (4) to “On”.

5 After 15 to 20 seconds or, when temperature

ready-light (5) goes on, place the frothing

pitcher halffilled with low-fat milk under

Turbo Frother steam nozzle so that tip is just

under the surface of the milk. See Fig.03.

6 Slowly turn steam valve knob (7) counter

clockwise to release steam.

IMPORTANT. The more you turn the knob,

the greater the steam pressure for frothing.

N.B.: Dispensing should not exceed 60

7 Move pitcher in circular motion keeping the

tip of steam nozzle just under surface of milk

as it begins to froth. Do not let milk come to

a boil since it will not froth.

8 When you have made enough froth,turn steam

knob clockwise to shut off steam and remove

pitcher. Put steam switch (4) to pos. “Off”.

9 Spoon the froth onto the espresso in each

cup and gently pour the hot milk along the

side of the cup. Top each cup of cappuccino

with a dash of cinnamon, cocoa and nutmeg.

1. Follow the procedure described under “Pre-

2. Turn the power switch (1) to “On”.

3. Allow about 6 minutes for the machine to

reach its proper operating temperature.

4. Place a pitcher under the steam nozzle (8).

5 Slowly turn the steam knob (7) anticlockwise

so that the hot water and put the hot water/

brew switches (2) and the steam switch (4)

to “On” can be released.

N.B.: Dispensing should not exceed 60

6 Once the desired quantity of hot water is

obtained, turn the steam knob clockwise and

put the hot water/brew switches (2) and the

steam switch (4) to “Off” to stop the water

7 NOTE: If you want to make espresso

immediately after making hot water, the

temperature of the machine boiler must be

brought down to a brewing temperature.

Otherwise, espresso may taste “burned”.

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

Do not insert filter holder. Put the hot water/

brew switches (2) and the steam switch (4) to

“On”, letting cup fill with water. Turn brew

You may now proceed to make espresso.

Turbo frother steam nozzle version:

Steam can be used to froth the milk for cappuc-

cinos and also to heat beverages.

Caution! Scalding hazard! Splashing

may occur at the start – scalding ha-

zard! The hot water nozzle and pipe

can reach high temperatures: avoid touching

it directly with your hands.

10 NOTE: If you want to make more espresso

immediately after steaming milk, the machi-

ne boiler must be refilled with water and

temperature brought down to a brewing

temperature. Otherwise, espresso may taste

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

Do not insert filter holder. Turn hot water/

brew switch (4) to “On” letting cup fill with

water. Turn brew switch “Off”. You many

now proceed to make more espresso.ENGLISH

1 IMPORTANT: the steam nozzle should

be cleaned after each use in order to avoid

build up of milk deposits that are very difficult

to clean. Cleaning is made easy as can be

seen in the DESCRIPTION OF PARTS. The

outer part of nozzle can be removed by

The outside of the steam pipe can be cleaned

The steam jet is cleaned by running a shot

of steam through it.

The hole in the steam nozzle must be kept

open. A needle may be used.

2 Clean filter holder and filter in warm water

Pay attention as the

nozzle could be hot!

Air intake to be kept clean

and free from residues.

3 Wipe body of machine with a damp cloth

4 Remove basin and grid (12, 23) and rinse

with water. Do not use abrasive substan-

5 Clean the seal (15) inside of the brewing

head (14) and keep it clean.

6 The shower disc (17) should be unscrewed

and cleaned periodically depending on

In hard water areas, minerals found in the

water will accumulate and affect operation of

Approximately every two months (this can vary

depending on use and water condition), clean

the machine with Gaggia descaler (in which

case follow the instructions on the packet).

Remove shower disc (17) and clean.

Pour solution into tank and turn on pump for 15

seconds. Allow solution to flow through brewing

head and steam nozzle for several seconds.

Wait 20 minutes, then repeat. process until

solution has been run through.

Rinse machine thoroughly by running plain

cold water through machine. Replace shower

NOTE: Product failure due to scale accumu-

lation is not covered by warranty. No other

servicing should be attempted by the user. Use

“Gaggia cleaner” for best results.

7 If the machine is not used for a long period

of time, discharge the water from the boiler

by turning the steam knob clockwise (25),

and put the hot water/coffee switch on

“On”. Let a quantity of water equal to two

cappuccino cups come out of the frother.

Close the steam knob (25) and put the hot

water/coffee and the steam switch on “Off”.

Turn off the machine.

Never operate pump unless there is water in

8 NOTE: It is very normal for an espresso

machine to emit steam and drip occasionally

as the water pressure changes during use.

Be certain to empty drip tray (12) as requi-

In the event of faulty function

Problem: Check to ensure against the following:

Coffee does not flow. Water is in tank.

Filter basket clogged because coffee is too fine or compressed

Shower disc requires cleaning.

Coffee flows too quickly. Coffee is ground too coarsely.

Coffee is not pressed down with tamper.

Pump makes loud noise. No water in tank.

Coffee is ground too coarsely.

Water leaking excessively

Filter holder not properly inserted in brew head.

Gasket in brewing head dirty or worn.

Coffee grinds not cleaned off the rim of filter holder.

Espresso has little creamy

Coffee is ground too coarsely.

Coffee is not pressed down with tamper.

Coffee is too old or dried out.

Espresso is too cold. Machine is not warmed up (6 min).

Coffee is ground too coarsely.

Not enough milk froth. Steam nozzle and/or air intake hole clogged.

Milk is too hot.DEUTSCH

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