GAGGIA RI9481 Classic Evo Espresso Machine Instruction Manual

GAGGIA RI9481 Classic Evo Espresso Machine

Product Information

The Classic Evo RI9481 (SIN035R) is an electrical appliance for household use only. It is designed to make coffee and has a water tank that should only be filled with cold water. The appliance comes with a short power-supply cord to reduce the risk of tripping, and the detachable power-supply cord or extension cord should have an electrical rating at least as great as the appliance.

Product Usage

• Step 1: Check the voltage on the nameplate to ensure it corresponds with your voltage.
• Step 2: Never use warm or hot water to fill the water tank. Use cold water only.
• Step 3: Keep your hands and the cord away from hot parts of the appliance during operation.
• Step 4: Never clean with scrubbing powders or harsh cleaners. Simply use a soft cloth dampened with water.
• Step 5: For the optimal taste of your coffee, use purified or bottled water. Periodic descaling is still recommended every 2-3 months.
• Step 6: Do not use caramelized or flavored coffee beans.
• Step 7: Attach the plug to the appliance first, then plug the cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control off, then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
• Step 8: Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• Step 9: Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• Step 10: Save these instructions for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
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 attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to “off”, then remove plug from wall outlet.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13. Save these instructions.

CAUTION
This appliance is for household use only. Any servicing, other than cleaning and user maintenance, should be performed by an authorized service center. Do not immerse machine in water. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not disassemble the machine. There are no parts inside the machine serviceable by the user. Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only.

1. Check voltage to be sure that the voltage indicated on the nameplate corresponds with your voltage.
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 scrubbing powders or harsh cleaners. Simply use a soft cloth dampened with water.
5. For optimal taste of your coffee, use purified or bottled water. Periodic descaling is still recommended every 2-3 months.
6. Do not use caramelized or flavored coffee beans.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE POWER SUPPLY CORD

• A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is to be provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
• Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may used if care is exercised in their use.
• If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used,
  1. The marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance
  2. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and
  3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

Congratulations on your choice!
Thanks to the new Gaggia Classic Evo machine, you will become a real home barista and rediscover the traditional gestures of espresso professionals during each coffee break. When using a Classic Coffee machine, it is important to pay attention to every detail, just like when using a professional bar machine: the machine must be very hot and the filter holder must always be installed to maintain a homogeneous temperature in the brew unit. Furthermore, the coffee must be ground finely but not too much, the right amount of ground coffee must be placed in the filter and it must be pressed with just the right intensity, to prevent the coffee from coming out too quickly, but not too much as this would make brewing very difficult. The new Classic Evo features a filter holder unit and a steam wand just like professional machines.

Important safety information
This machine is equipped with safety features. Nevertheless, read and follow the safety instructions carefully and only use the machine as described in these instructions, to avoid accidental injury or damage due to improper use of the machine. Keep this safety booklet for future reference.

Warning General

• Check if the voltage indicated on the machine corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
• Connect the machine to an earthed wall socket.
• Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or worktop and do not let it touch hot surfaces.
• To avoid the danger of electric shock, never immerse the machine, mains plug or power cord in water or any other liquid.
• Do not pour liquids on the power cord connector.
• To avoid the danger of burns, keep body parts away from hot water jets produced by the machine.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs.
• Switch off the machine with the main switch located on the back (if present) and remove the mains plug from the wall socket:
  • If a malfunction occurs.
  • If you are not going to use the appliance for a long time.
  • Before you clean the machine.
• Pull at the plug, not at the power cord.
• Do not touch the mains plug with wet hands.
• Do not use the machine if the mains plug, the power cord or the machine itself is damaged.
• Do not make any modifications to the machine or its power cord.
• Only have repairs carried out by a service center authorized by Gaggia to avoid a hazard.
• The machine should not be used by children younger than 8 years old.
• This machine can be used by children aged 8 years and above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the machine in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
• Keep the machine and its cord out of the reach of children aged less than 8 years.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the machine.
• Never insert fingers or other objects into the coffee grinder.
• Be careful when you dispense hot water. Dispensing may be preceded by small jets of hot water. Wait until the end of the dispensing cycle before you remove the hot water dispensing spout.

Caution

General

• This machine is intended for normal household use only. It is not intended for use in environments such as staff kitchens of shops, offices, farms, or other work environments.
• Always put the machine on a flat and stable surface. Keep it in an upright position, also during transport.
• Do not place the machine on a hotplate or directly next to a hot oven, heater, or similar source of heat.
• Only put roasted coffee beans in the bean hopper. Putting ground coffee, instant coffee, raw coffee beans, or any other substance in the coffee bean hopper may cause damage to the machine.
• Let the machine cool down before you insert or remove any parts. The heating surfaces may retain residual heat after use.
• Never fill the water tank with warm, hot, or sparkling water, as this may cause damage to the water tank and the machine.
• Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents, or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the machine. Simply use a soft cloth dampened with water.
• Descale your machine regularly. The machine indicates when descaling is needed. Not doing this will make your appliance stop working properly. In this case, the repair is not covered by your warranty.
• Do not keep the machine at temperatures below 0°C/32°F. Water left in the heating system may freeze and cause damage.
• Do not leave water in the water tank when you are not going to use the machine for a long period of time. The water can become contaminated. Use fresh water every time you use the machine.
• Never use any accessories or parts from other manufacturers or that Gaggia does not specifically recommend. If you use such accessories or parts, your warranty becomes invalid.
• Regular cleaning and maintenance prolong the lifetime of your machine and ensure the optimum quality and taste of your coffee.
• The machine is exposed continuously to moisture, coffee, and scale. Therefore it is very important to regularly clean and maintain the machine as described in the user manual and shown on the website. If you do not perform these cleaning and maintenance procedures, your machine eventually may stop working. In this case repair is not covered by warranty.
• Do not clean the brew group in the dishwasher and do not use washing-up liquid or a cleaning agent to clean it. This may cause the brew group to malfunction and may have a negative effect on the coffee taste.
• Do not dry the brew group with a cloth to prevent fibers from collecting inside the brew group.
• Never drink the solution dispensed during the descaling process.
• Only put pre-ground coffee into the preground coffee compartment. Other substances and objects may cause severe damage to the machine. In this case, the repair is not covered by your warranty.
• The machine shall not be placed in a cabinet when in use.

Machines with classic milk frother/pannarello/steam wand

Warning

• To avoid the danger of burns, be aware that dispensing may be preceded by small jets of hot water.
• Never touch the classic milk frother/pannarello/steam wand with bare hands, as it may become very hot. Use the appropriate protective handle only.

Caution

• After frothing milk, quickly clean the classic milk frother by dispensing a small quantity of hot water into a container. Then remove the external part of the classic milk frother and wash it with lukewarm water.

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This machine complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.

Recycling

• This symbol means that this product shall not be disposed of with normal household waste (2012/19/EU).
• Follow your country’s rules for the separate collection of electrical and electronic products. Correct disposal helps prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Warranty and support
For service or support, contact your local dealer or an authorized service center. Contact details are included in the warranty booklet supplied separately or visit www.gaggia.com or www.gaggia.it.

Description

OVERVIEW OF THE MACHINE (FIG.1)

1. Brew button
2. On/off button
3. Steam button
4. Power indicator light
5. Coffee temperature light
6. Steam temperature light
7. Steam / hot water knob
8. Coffee brew unit
9. Drain pipe
10. Grill
11. Drip tray
12. Water tank lid
13. Water tank (removable)
14. Hot water/steam wand with rubber tip
15. “Crema perfetta” filter for 1 and 2 cups. To be used only with a frothing jet device (Fig.1-16)
16. Frothing jet device
17. Filter holder
18. Traditional filters for 2 cups
19. Traditional filters for 1 cup/pod
20. Measuring scoop
21. Tamper
22. Power cords and plug
23. Steam nozzle

Things to know

1. The taste of espresso depends on the amount and type of coffee used.
2. The particular taste of a coffee bean depends on several factors, but its taste and aroma are the results of the roasting process. Coffee beans roasted for a longer time and at higher temperatures are darker in colour. Darker coffee beans release more flavor than lighter ones. You will find different coffee qualities on the market. Each type of roasting is characterized by a mixture of beans roasted at a certain temperature and with a certain type of aroma. There are decaffeinated coffees containing only 2% caffeine. Try different types of coffee 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 coffee powder and produces an irregularly ground blend.
4. It would be ideal to grind the coffee just before use. Do not forget that it must be ground for the pump espresso machine.
5. We recommend storing the coffee in an airtight container, in a cool, dry place, away from heat sources.
6. Real espresso can be recognized 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 coffee immediately after preparing it.
9. Serve espresso in coffee cups and cappuccino in breakfast cups.

Introduction
Before using your machine for the first time, please read the safety manual provided separately very carefully and store it for future reference.

Filters supplied

“Crema perfetta” filter for 1 or 2 cups (Fig.5)
This filter is already installed on the filter holder and allows you to obtain an espresso with cream even when using the machine for the first time.

Note.
This filter must be used only together with the frothing jet device. (Fig.1-16).

Traditional filter for 2 cups (Fig.7)

Traditional filter for 1 cup/single-dose pod (Fig.6)
These filters are like those used in professional bar machines and require manual skills and experience.

Note. These filters must not be used with the frothing jet device. (Fig.1-16).

Our advice is to start with the “crema perfetta” filter 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 fill 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 a suitable voltage. Press the on/off 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 first.

1. Place an empty cup under the brew unit (Fig.1-8) without inserting the filter 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 filling 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.1-15) 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).

Note.
After priming the circuit and when hot water is dispensed from the steam wand, there might be some water left inside. To drain it, we recommend dispensing some steam for a few seconds.

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 fills 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 fill 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 counterclockwise.
4. Press the brew button (Fig.1-1) and the steam button (Fig.1-3).
5. Dispense the whole water tank content through the steam wand.
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 filter holder into the brew unit from the bottom, aligning the reference mark on the filter holder handle with the ( ) icon on the front panel of the machine (Fig.3). Turn the filter holder from left to right until it locks into place on the ( ) icon (Fig.4).
10. Place a suitable container under the filter holder.
11. Press the brew button (Fig.1-1) and dispense all the water in the tank.
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 filter 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 filter holder supplied features the “crema perfetta” filter to prepare one or two coffees.

Warning!
If the “crema perfetta” filter is used without the frothing jet device, the machine will squirt out the coffee, which may result in burns.

Note.
If you prefer to use the traditional filter (Fig.6/7), remove both the “crema perfetta” filter (Fig.5) and the frothing jet device (Fig.1-16).

To brew the first coffee, it is necessary to preheat the filter holder first (Fig.1-17):

1. Insert the filter holder (Fig.1-17) into the brew unit (Fig.1-8) from the bottom, aligning the reference mark on the filter holder handle with the ( ) icon on the front panel of the machine (Fig.3). Turn the filter holder from left to right until it locks into place on the ( ) icon (Fig.4).

2. Place a large cup under the filter holder (Fig.1-17) and press the brew button (Fig.1-1)

3. After the cup of water has been filled (about 150cc), press the brew button again and wait a few minutes for the machine to reach the correct temperature with the filter holder inserted.
   Note. Any residual water inside the filter holder must be removed before filling the filter with ground coffee.
   Continue preparing the espresso

4. Remove the filter holder (Fig.1-17) and fill it with ground coffee using the measuring scoop provided by the machine (Fig.1-20). Add one measuring scoop of coffee for each cup.
   Note. It is recommended to ask roasting companies for finely ground coffee suitable for use in coffee machines or to purchase it from large retailers.

5. Press the coffee using the dedicated tamper (Fig.1-21). The coffee must be pressed evenly to obtain a well-leveled and flat surface.

6. Remove any coffee residues from the edge of the filter holder (Fig.1-17).

7. Insert the filter holder (Fig.1-17) into the brew unit (Fig.1-8) from the bottom, aligning the reference mark on the filter holder handle with the ( ) icon on the front panel of the machine (Fig.3). Turn the filter holder from left to right until it locks into place on the ( ) icon (Fig.4).

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 coffee 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 hazelnut/brown colored “natural cream”. At the end of the dispensing, the excess water will be eliminated from the drain pipe (fig.11).

To brew another espresso, slowly and carefully remove the filter holder, moving it to the left. Be careful not to burn yourself with the water left on the coffee grounds. Once the filter holder has been removed, some water will still drip. This is due to the water pressure in the system. Remove the grounds from the filter and any residues from the screen (Fig.16).

Note.
Keep the clean filter 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 coffee pods, remember to only use the traditional 1-cup filter (Fig.6).

Follow the instructions to make an espresso with ground coffee using the single-dose pre-ground coffee pod instead of ground coffee. Insert the pod into the filter holder (Fig.1-17); make sure that the paper of the pod does not stick out of the filter holder.

Preparing a cappuccino

To prepare a traditional cappuccino, we recommend:

• using fresh whole milk at a cold temperature, preferably high quality. The density of the frothed milk will depend on the milk’s 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 effort, 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 coffee”.

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-filled with cold milk, under the steam wand.

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 center 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.
   • 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”.
   • 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 dispensing steam and remove the jug.
   Note. After frothing the milk, to make the froth more compact, it is advisable to lightly tap the jug on a flat surface and 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 coffee. Decorate as desired with cinnamon, cocoa, and nutmeg.

To prepare another coffee immediately, lower the boiler temperature by dispensing hot water from the coffee brew unit (Fig.1-8). Follow the instructions in the paragraph “How to lower the temperature”; otherwise, the coffee may taste burnt.

Warning!

• The steam wand may be very hot during and after use. To avoid burns, move it only by placing your fingers on the rubber tip fitted on the steam wand.
• If coffee 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 coffee 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 dispensed, stop dispensing by pressing the brew button (Fig.1-1) and the steam button (Fig.1-3) again and turn the steam knob clockwise.

Note.
After priming the circuit and when hot water is dispensed from the steam wand, there might be some water left inside. To drain it, we recommend dispensing some steam for a few seconds.

To prepare another coffee immediately, lower the boiler temperature by dispensing hot water from the coffee brew unit (Fig.1-8). Follow the instructions given in the paragraph “How to lower the boiler temperature”, otherwise the coffee may taste burnt.

Note.
The dispensing operation should last no longer than 60 seconds.

Warning!
The steam wand may be very hot during and after use. To avoid burns, move it only by placing your fingers on the rubber tip fitted on the steam wand.

How to lower the boiler temperature

1. Do not insert the filter holder.
2. Place an empty cup on the grill.
3. Press the brew button (Fig.1-1) and fill the cup with water.
4. Press the brew button again (Fig.1-1).

The machine is now ready to brew another coffee.

Cleaning and maintenance

Regular cleaning and maintenance keep the machine in perfect condition and ensure perfect coffee flavor, a constant coffee flow 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).

Cleaning the filter holder and the filters
The filters should be kept clean to guarantee perfect results.

Warning!
The filter must only be replaced when the filter holder cup has cooled down completely to avoid burns.

Every day, remove the filter from the filter holder as described in (Fig.14) and wash it with warm water.

• If you notice a malfunction when brewing coffee, immerse the filters in boiling water for 10 minutes and then rinse them with running water.
• To clean the filters more thoroughly, we recommend using the GAGGIA 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 off. 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, first 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 coffee 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 first 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 operating 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. Remove the filter holder from the unit by turning it from right to left.

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 fill it with fresh water up to the max level.

4. Turn on the machine by pressing the on / off button (Fig.1-2) Dispense 2 cups of water (approximately 150 ml each) (see chapter “Hot Water Dispensing”) from the steam wand and then another two cups of water (approximately 150 ml. each) from the coffee brewing unit, by pressing the coffee button (Fig.1- 1).
   Turn off the machine by pressing the on / off button (Fig.1-2).

5. Let the descaling solution take effect for approximately 20 minutes with the machine turned off.

6. Turn on the machine by pressing the on / off button (Fig.1-2). Dispense 2 cups of water (approximately 150 ml. each) from the steam wand and then another two cups of water (approximately 150ml. each) from the coffee brewing unit. Turn off the machine by pressing the on / off button (Fig.1-2) and leave it off 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 fill it with fresh drinking water. Empty the drip tray.

9. Place a container under the steam wand. Open the steam/hot water knob (Fig.1-7) slowly by turning it counterclockwise. 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 button (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. Insert the filter holder (Fig.1-17) into the brew unit (Fig.1-8) from the bottom, aligning the reference mark on the filter holder handle with the ( ) icon on the front panel of the machine (Fig.3). Turn the filter holder from left to right until it locks into place on the ( ) icon (Fig.4).

12. Place a suitable container under the filter holder.

13. Press the coffee button (Fig.1-1) and dispense all the water in the tank. Once the tank is empty, stop dispensing by pressing the coffee button again (Fig.1-1) Finally, empty the container.

14. Remove the filter 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 4 tanks. The machine is now ready to be used.

16. The descaling cycle is now complete.

17. Refill the water tank with fresh water. If necessary, load the circuit as described in the chapter “Loading the Circuit”.

Malfunction

The filter is not clogged because the mixture is too fine or the coffee is too pressed.
The screen is clean.
The coffee brews too fast (less than 20 seconds).| The coffee has not been ground too coarsely. The coffee has been pressed with the tamper.
The pump is too noisy.| There is water in the tank.
The pump has been activated (see circuit loading). There is enough coffee.
Excessive loss of water from the filter holder.| The filter holder has been inserted correctly (Fig.1-17).
The seal is not dirty (Fig.16).
There are no coffee residues on the edge of the filter holder.
The espresso is not creamy enough.| The coffee has not been ground too coarsely. The coffee has been pressed with the tamper. The coffee is not too old or dry.
The traditional filter has been used with the frothing jet device (Fig.1-16).
The coffee is too cold.| The machine has been heated.
The coffee has not been ground too coarsely.
The coffee has been brewed in cold cups. It is recommended to always brew coffee in warm cups.
The filter holder has not been preheated (Only for the 1st coffee).
The milk does not froth enough.| The steam nozzle is not clogged.
The steam nozzle has not been inserted too deep in the jug.
The milk is not too hot.
The machine squirts coffee out from the filter holder.| The frothing jet device was installed with the “crema perfetta” filter.
The machine housing and the drain hose are hot.| The steam button is off.

GAGGIA S.p.A.
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40041 Gaggio Montano – Bologna – Italia.
+39 0534 771111
www.gaggia.it.
www.gaggia.com.

References

• Gaggia - Automatic and manual coffee machines for home use
• Gaggia - Automatic and manual coffee machines for home use

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