New Classic RI9480 - Coffee machine GAGGIA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL New Classic RI9480 GAGGIA

1. The taste of espresso depends on the amount and

2. The particular taste of a coffee bean depends on

several factors, but its taste and aroma are the result of the roasting process. Co ee beans roasted for a longer time and at higher temperatures are darker in colour. Darker co ee beans release more avour than lighter ones. You will nd di erent co ee qualities on the market. Each type of roasting is characterised by a mixture of beans roasted at a certain temperature and with a certain type of aroma. There are decaffeinated coffees containing only 2% ca eine. Try di erent types of co ee with your espresso machine. You will probably discover a better aroma than the one previously used.

3. Pump espresso machines require a finely ground

blend. Be sure to purchase the desired blend with a grinding degree that can be used with espresso machines. It is preferable to use a grinder mill rather than a blade mill because the latter releases too much co ee powder and produces an irregularly ground blend.

4. It would be ideal to grind the co ee just before use.

Do not forget that it must be ground for the pump espresso machine.

5. It is recommended to store ground co ee or beans

in airtight jars in the refrigerator. Pre-ground co ee easily absorbs odours.

6. Real espresso can be recognised by its dark colour,

rich taste and typical "natural cream".

7. Cappuccino is a special combination of espresso and

hot frothed milk. It can be served with a sprinkling of cinnamon, nutmeg or cocoa.

8. Serve espresso co ee immediately after preparing it.

9. Serve espresso in coffee cups and cappuccino in

breakfast cups.• 13 • ENGLISH INTRODUCTION Before using your machine for the rst time, please read the safety manual provided separately very carefully and store it for future reference. FILTERS SUPPLIED “Crema perfetta” lter for 1 or 2 cups (Fig.5). This lter is already installed on the lter holder and allows you to obtain an espresso with cream even when using the machine for the rst time. Note. This lter must be used only together with the frothing jet device. (Fig.1-16). Traditional lter for 2 cups (Fig.7). Traditional filter for 1 cup / single-dose pod (Fig.6). These lters are like those used in professional bar ma- chines and require manual skills and experience. Note. These lters must not be used with the frothing jet device. (Fig.1-16). Our advice is to start with the “crema perfetta” lter and then, once you have acquired manual skills and experience, move on to traditional ones to appreciate real barista use. FIRST INSTALLATION

1. Remove the water tank cover (Fig.2) and ll it with

cold water up to the MAX level of the tank (Fig.1-13).

2. Insert the plug into the outlet at the back of the

machine (Fig.9) and the other end of the power cord into a wall socket with suitable voltage. Press the on / o button (Fig.1-2), the power indicator light turns on(Fig.1-4). Loading the circuit. Warning! Do not activate the brew button without loading the circuit rst.

1. Place an empty cup under the brew unit (Fig.1-8)

without inserting the lter holder and press the brew button (Fig.1-1). You will hear the sound of the pump being activated and after a few seconds the water will start to come out of the brew unit (Fig.1-8).

2. After lling the cup (about 150cc), press the brew

button again (Fig.1-1). Note. The pump self-primer might not work temporarily because of an "air bubble". If water does not come out of the brew unit (Fig.1-8), continue as follows:

1. Place a cup under the steam wand (Fig.1-14).

2. Turn the knob (Fig.1-7) counter-clockwise to open the

steam/hot water dispensing knob.

3. Press the brew button (Fig.1-1) to activate the pump.

4. After a few seconds, water will start coming out of

the steam wand. Dispense about a cup of water.

5. Close the steam/hot water dispensing knob (Fig.1-7).

6. Press the brew button again (Fig.1-1).

When using for the first time or after a period of inactivity of more than 2 weeks. Note. The water dispensed during this process must be thrown away and is not suitable for food use. If the container lls up during the cycle, stop dispensing water and empty the container before resuming the operation.

1. Rinse the water tank (Fig.2) (see section “Cleaning

the Water Tank”) and ll it with fresh drinking water.

2. Place a container under the steam wand (Fig.1-14).

3. Open the steam/hot water knob (Fig.1-7) slowly by

turning it counter-clockwise.• 14 • ENGLISH

4. Press the brew button (Fig.1-1) and the steam button

5. Dispense the whole water tank content through the

6. To stop dispensing, press the brew button (Fig.1-1)

and the steam button (Fig.1-3) again.

7. Close the knob (Fig.1-7) by turning it clockwise.

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

9. Insert the lter holder into the brew unit from the

bottom (Fig.3) and turn it from left to right until it locks into place (Fig.4).

10. Place a suitable container under the lter holder.

11. Press the brew button (Fig.1-1) and dispense all the

12. Once the water tank is empty, stop dispensing by

pressing the brew button again (Fig.1-1) and empty out the container.

13. Remove the lter holder from the unit by turning

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

14. The machine is now ready for use.

BREWING AN ESPRESSO USING GROUND

COFFEE The lter holder supplied features the “crema perfetta” lter to prepare one or two co ees. Warning! If the “crema perfet ta” lter is used without the frothing jet device, the machine will squirt out the co ee, which may result in burns. Note. If you prefer to use the traditional lter (Fig.6/7), remove both the “crema perfetta” filter (Fig.5) and the frothing jet device (Fig.1-16). To brew the rst co ee, it is necessary to preheat the lter holder rst (Fig.1-17):

1. Insert the lter holder (Fig.1-17) into the brew unit

(Fig.1-8) with a 45° movement to the left and turn it to the right to lock it in place. The lter holder handle must be perpendicular to the machine or slightly tilted towards the right.

2. Place a large cup under the lter holder (Fig.1-17) and

press the brew button (Fig.1-1)

3. After the cup of water has been lled (about 150cc),

press the brew button again and wait a few minutes for the machine to reach the correct temperature with the lter holder inserted. Note. Any residual water inside the lter holder must be removed before lling the lter with ground co ee. Continue preparing the espresso:

4. Remove the lter holder (Fig.1-17) and ll it with

ground co ee using the measuring scoop provided with the machine (Fig.1-20). Add one measuring scoop of co ee for each cup. Note. It is recommended to ask roasting companies for nely ground co ee suitable for use in co ee machines or to purchase it from large retailers.

5. Press the co ee using the dedicated tamper (Fig.1-21).

The co ee must be pressed evenly to obtain a well levelled and at surface.

7. Insert the lter holder (Fig.1-17) into the brew unit

(Fig.1-8) with a 45° movement to the left and turn it to the right to lock it in place. The lter holder handle must be perpendicular to the machine or slightly tilted towards the right.

8. Wait until the indicator light turns on (Fig.1-5).

9. Press the brew button (Fig.1-1).

10. When the cups are 3/4 full, press the brew button

again (Fig.1-1). The co ee will be more or less intense depending on the amount of water used and, if prepared following the correct procedure, it will have the typical hazel- nut/brown coloured "natural cream". To brew another espresso, slowly and carefully remove the lter holder, moving it to the left. Be careful not to burn yourself with the water left on the co ee grounds.• 15 • ENGLISH Once the lter holder has been removed, some water will still drip. This is due to the water pressure in the system. Remove the grounds from the lter and any residues from the screen (Fig.16). Note. Keep the clean lter holder installed on the machine without tightening it too much, so that the entire brew unit is always at the correct temperature.

BREWING AN ESPRESSO USING COFFEE

PODS Note. To use co ee pods, remember to only use the tradi- tional 1 cup lter (Fig.6). Follow the instructions to make an espresso with ground co ee using the single-dose pre-ground co ee pod in- stead of ground co ee. Insert the pod into the lter holder (Fig.1-17); make sure that the paper of the pod does not stick out of the lter holder.

PREPARING A CAPPUCCINO

To prepare a traditional cappuccino, we recommend: - using fresh whole milk at a cold temperature, prefer- ably high quality. The density of the frothed milk will depend on the milk fat content. - using stainless steel, circular, rounded milk jugs, narrower at the top, with a spout, necessary to make cappuccino decorations. The steam wand (Fig.1-14) will dispense all the steam required to froth the milk without bringing it to a boil. With two or three attempts and a little e ort you will become experts in preparing cappuccino. Before starting, it is important to slightly move the steam wand outwards in order to insert the jug directly under it and facilitate the movements required to froth the milk correctly. At this point continue as follows:

1. Prepare the espresso in a large cappuccino cup as

indicated in the paragraph "Brewing an espresso using ground co ee".

2. Press the steam button (Fig.1-3).

3. After 15-20 seconds and when the steam temperature

indicator light (Fig.1-6) turns on.

4. Turn the steam/hot water knob slightly counter-

clockwise to eliminate any condensation from the wand then close the knob again.

5. Place the jug, half- lled with cold milk, under the

6. Place the steam nozzle just below the surface of the

milk; if it has been inserted too deep, the milk will not be frothed; if it has not been inserted deep enough, big bubbles will be produced and then disappear immediately. It is important to keep the nozzle not at the centre but close to the edge of the jug, with an appropriate angle to produce a stronger vortex (Fig.8-1).

7. Turn the steam dispensing knob (Fig.1-7) counter-

clockwise to let the steam come out. During this phase there is maximum air absorption and the milk must be frothed almost cold. Note. The steam pressure increases as the knob is turned. Note. The dispensing operation should last no longer than 60 seconds. Dispensing steam continuously for more than 60 seconds can empty the boiler out completely. In this case, continue as indicated in the section "Loading the circuit". Note. To froth the milk correctly, the steam nozzle (Fig.1-23) must always be in contact with the milk and not with the froth (Fig.8-2). Therefore, as the layer of froth increases, the jug must be slightly raised trying to keep the nozzle in contact with the milk, without touching the bottom of the jug (Fig.8-A).

8. Once the desired frothing has been achieved, the

steam nozzle must be pushed further to heat the milk well. Note. It is advisable to always keep a hand on the rounded part of the jug to feel the temperature increase of the unfrothed milk.

9. Once the desired result has been achieved, close the

steam knob, by turning it clockwise, to stop dispens- ing steam and remove the jug. Note. After frothing the milk, to make the froth more com- pac t, it is advisable to lightly tap the jug on a at surface and• 16 • ENGLISH leave it to rest for at least 30 seconds. The milk will become more homogeneous. Warning! It is important to froth only the milk you need. The remaining hot milk in the jug should not be reused; it would damage the quality of the froth and above all the taste of the cappuccino. It should therefore be used in other ways.

10. Press the steam button (Fig.1-3).

Pour the frothed milk into the co ee. Decorate as desired with cinnamon, cocoa, nutmeg. To prepare another co ee immediately, lower the boiler temperature by dispensing hot water from the co ee brew unit (Fig.1-8). Follow the instructions in the paragraph "How to lower the temperature"; otherwise, the co ee may taste burnt. Warning! The steam wand may be very hot during and after use. To avoid burns, move it only by placing your ngers on the rubber tip tted on the steam wand. Warning! If co ee is brewed without reducing the temperature by dispensing water, you may get burnt!

DISPENSING HOT WATER

1. Turn the machine on and wait a few minutes until the

correct co ee temperature indicator light (Fig.1-5) turns on.

2. Place a cup under the professional wand.

3. Slowly turn the steam knob (Fig. 1-7) counter-

clockwise and press the brew button (Fig.1-1) and the steam button (Fig.1-3) at the same time to allow for hot water to be dispensed.

4. Once the desired amount of hot water has been dis-

pensed, stop dispensing by pressing the brew button (Fig.1-1) and the steam button (Fig.1-3) again and turn the steam knob clockwise. To prepare another co ee immediately, lower the boiler temperature by dispensing hot water from the co ee brew unit (Fig.1-8). Follow the instructions given in the para- graph "How to lower the boiler temperature", otherwise the co ee may taste burnt. Note. The dispensing operation should last no longer than 60 sec onds. Warning! The steam wand may be very hot during and after use. To avoid burns, move it only by placing your ngers on the rubber tip tted on the steam wand.

3. Press the brew button (Fig.1-1) and ll the cup with

The machine is now ready to brew another co ee.

AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OFF FUNCTION

The machine is equipped with an energy saving func- tion. After 20 minutes of inactivity, the machine turns o automatically. To reactivate it, press the on/o button.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Regular cleaning and maintenance keep the machine in perfect conditions and ensure perfect co ee avour, a constant co ee ow and excellent milk froth for a long period of time. Cleaning the steam wand After each milk frothing:

1. Clean the steam wand with a damp cloth. To clean it

more thoroughly, you can unscrew the nozzle (Fig.13) and wash it with running water.

2. Open the steam knob, allowing the steam to escape for

one or two seconds to clear the nozzle hole (Fig.1-23).• 17 • ENGLISH Cleaning the lter holder and the lters The filters should be kept clean to guarantee perfect results. Warning! The lter must only be replaced when the lter holder cup has cooled down completely to avoid burns. Every day, remove the lter from the lter holder as de- scribed in (Fig.14) and wash it with warm water. If you notice a malfunction when brewing co ee, immerse the lters in boiling water for 10 minutes and then rinse them with running water. To clean the lters more thoroughly, we recommend using the GAG- GIA cleaning tablets specifically designed to keep your machine in perfect working order. Cleaning the grill and drip tray Remove the drip tray and the grill (Fig.1-10,11) and wash them with water. Do not use abrasive cleaning tools. Cleaning the water tank Warning! To avoid burns, the tank should be cleaned only when the machine is turned o . The drain hose (Fig. 11) may reach high temperatures during operation. Remove the water tank (Fig.1-13) and wash it with fresh water. To remove the water tank, rst remove the drip tray (Fig 1-11), and then remove the drain pipe (Fig.11) by pulling it downwards. Note. When reinserting the tank, make sure that the silicone tubes are inside the tank and that they are neither twisted nor blocked (Fig.12). Cleaning the screen Regularly remove any residual co ee grounds from the screen (Fig.16) using a brush and wash with hot water following the instructions given in the section "How to lower the temperature". Cleaning after a long period of inactivity When the machine is not used for a long time (more than two weeks), follow the instructions given in the section "When using for the rst time or after a period of inactivity of more than 2 weeks". DESCALING Limescale normally builds up with the use of the appliance. Use the GAGGIA descaling product only. Its formula has been designed to ensure better machine performance and operation for its whole operat- ing life. If correctly used, it also avoids alterations in the brewed product. Never use vinegar or other descaling agents. Descaling should be performed every 2 months. Warning! Never drink the descaling solution or any products dispensed until the cycle has been carried out to the end.

1. Inser t the lter holder into the brew unit (Fig.1-8) and

turn it from left to right until it locks into place.

2. Remove and empty the water tank (see the chapter

"Cleaning the water tank").

3. Pour HALF the content of the descaling solution into

the water tank and ll it with fresh water up to the max level.

4. Turn the machine on by pressing the on/o button

(Fig.1-2). Dispense 2 cups of water (about 150 ml each) from the steam wand (see the chapter "Preparing hot• 18 • ENGLISH water"), and switch o the machine by pressing the on/o button (Fig.1-2).

5. Let the descaling solution take e ect for approxi-

mately 20 minutes with the machine turned o .

6. Turn on the machine by pressing the on/o button

(Fig.1-2). Dispense 2 cups of water (about 150 ml each) from the steam wand, switch o the machine by pressing the on/o button (Fig.1-2) and leave it o for 3 minutes.

7. Repeat the water dispensing described in step 6, until

the water tank is completely empty.

8. Rinse the water tank and ll it with fresh drinking

9. Place a container under the steam wand. Open the

steam/hot water knob (Fig.1-7) slowly by turning it counter-clockwise. Press the brew button (Fig.1-1) and the steam button (Fig.1-3).

10. Dispense the whole water tank content through the

steam wand. To stop dispensing, press the brew but- ton (Fig.1-1) and the steam button (Fig.1-3) again and close the knob by turning it clockwise.

11. Fill the water tank with fresh drinking water.

12. Place a suitable container under the lter holder.

13. Press the brew button (Fig.1-1) and dispense all the

water in the tank. Once the water tank is empty, stop dispensing by pressing the brew button (Fig.1-1) and the steam button (Fig.1-3) again. At the end, empty the container.

14. Remove the lter holder from the unit by turning

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

15. Repeat the operations from step 8 once again, for a

total of 8 tanks. The machine is now ready to be used.

16. The descaling cycle is now complete.

17. Re ll the water tank with fresh water. If necessary,

load the circuit as described in the chapter "Loading the Circuit".• 19 • ENGLISH