GAGGIA RI8701 Magenta Milk Automatic Coffee Maker Instruction Manual

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GAGGIA RI8701 Magenta Milk Automatic Coffee Maker

Espresso tray
This machine was designed to guarantee flawless results, from a traditional espresso to a number of different beverages. If you want to enjoy an Italian espresso with a delicious layer of its natural “crema” on top and as tradition dictates, we suggest your using of the “Espresso Tray” which is specifically designed for this purpose. This tray allows the use of traditional espresso cups, ensuring the perfect height for a compact, homogeneous “crema” and a splash-free brewing.
Lift the espresso tray off the grid of the drip tray and place it into the dedicated slot as shown in the drawing. Coffee Brewing
Brewing coffee using coffee beans
Warning:
only use coffee beans when making espresso. Do not put any pre-ground, unroasted, freeze-dried or instant coffee in the coffee bean container, as they may damage the machine.
Tip: Preheat the cups with hot water to enjoy a warmer coffee.

1.  Upon positioning the espresso tray, place a cup under the coffee dispensing spout, raise or lower the coffee dispensing spout according to the size of the cup you are using. Press the HOME button to access the beverage menu.
   

2. Browse the various pages to find and select the desired coffee.
   

3. Upon selection of your desired coffee, it is possible to prepare two cups at the same time- besides AMERICANO, using the ” ” button.

4. Finally, press the START/STOP button to start brewing.
   

Note:
you can interrupt the brewing at any time by pressing the START/STOP button.
If you wish to customize the settings of a specific beverage, please refer to the “Beverage customization” chapter.

Brewing coffee using pre-ground coffee

Use the measuring scoop provided to insert the correct dose in the pre-ground coffee compartment.

1. Lift the lid of the pre-ground coffee compartment and add a little less than one level scoop of pre-ground coffee.
   Warning:
   do not insert anything other than pre-ground coffee, as it may damage the machine.

2. Place a cup under the coffee dispensing spout and select the desired beverage.

3. Press the ” ” button until ” ” is selected.
   Note:
   The “pre-ground coffee” function excludes the possibility of brewing two cups of coffee at the same time, as well as the aroma setting. In fact, these are only possible with coffee beans.

4. Press the START/STOP button to start brewing the coffee.
   If you wish to customize the settings of a specific beverage, please refer to the “Beverage customization” chapter.

Note:
you can interrupt the brewing at any time by pressing the START/STOP button.

Preparation of coffee-based beverages  and frothed milk

How to assemble the Capp in Cup system
Note:
Before preparing any milk-based beverage, make sure that the Capp in Cup system is fitted properly on the machine.

1.  Fit the spout on the main body of the Capp in Cup system.
2. Insert the Capp in Cup system into the rubber grip on the steam tube until it locks into place.
   

Brewing coffee-based and frothed milk beverages
Tip: use only cold milk at a temperature of 5 °C approx. and with at least a 3% protein content so as to obtain a perfect milk froth. You can use either whole milk or semi-skimmed milk. Also, you can use skimmed, soy or lactose-free milk.

1. Lift the carafe lid and pour the milk into the carafe: the milk must reach a level between the minimum (MIN) and the maximum (MAX) level marks available on the carafe.
   

2. Insert the suction tube of the main body of the Capp in Cup system into the milk carafe until it reaches the carafe bottom.
   

3. Place a cup or a glass under the Coffee dispensing spout and the Capp in Cup system.
   

4. Press the HOME button and choose the desired beverage from the menu.

   •  Press the button corresponding to the desired beverage.
   • Press the START/STOP button to start dispensing the selected beverage.

5.  The machine dispenses a default amount of coffee and frothed milk into the cup or the glass. Depending on the beverage chosen, either coffee or frothed
   milk will be dispensed first.
   If you wish to customize the settings of a specific beverage, please refer to the “Beverage customisation” chapter.
   

6.  After dispensing your coffee-based and frothed milk beverages, it is best to complete the quick cleaning procedure of the milk circuit within 10 seconds. However, the procedure can also be carried out later by accessing the cleaning menu via the CLEAN/SET button. Press the “CLEAN” button and select the “QUICK CLEAN” option. clean/setting Then press the ” ” button. Then, follow the instructions shown on the display.

Note:
We suggest that you carry out a quick clean at least once a day and that you rinse the Capp in Cup system Spout under running water.
Press the START/STOP button to confirm, or “ ” to carry out the procedure later.

Dispensing hot water

Warning:
when preparation starts, the steam tube may spray steam and hot water.

1. Remove the Capp in Cup system and place a container under the steam tube.
   

2. Press the HOME button, browse the various screens using the green ” ” button, and select hot water.

3. Press the “HOT WATER” button Finally, press the START/STOP button to commence dispensing.

Note:
you can interrupt dispensing at any time by pressing the START/STOP button.
If you wish to customize the settings of a specific beverage, please refer to the “Beverage Customization” chapter.

Customizing beverages and saving settings (MEMO)

This machine allows you to change the settings of a beverage according to your preferences and save them (MEMO), by overwriting the previous settings.

Beverage Customization

1. Press the HOME button.

2.  Select your beverage.

3.  All the settings that can be adjusted and/or selected are displayed on the screen. Based on the type of beverage, you can adjust and/or select:

   •  coffee and milk amount;
   •  coffee temperature;
   • brewing two cups at a time;
   •  pre-ground coffee use;
   •  aroma intensity (only when using coffee beans);
     

4. Once the “ COFFEE ” or “ MILK ” button has been pressed, use the green “ ” and “ ” buttons to select the desired amount. Press “ ” to confirm and return to the previous screen, where the new quantity will be displayed.

5. Press the “ TEMP ” button repeatedly to adjust the temperature of the beverage among the following options:

   • low;
   • medium;
   •  high;

6. Press “ ” button to brew two cups, or “ ” for a single cup. The picture of the beverage in the centre of the display will indicate the number of cups selected. Note:
   this function is not available for beverages with milk, AMERICANO and HOT WATER.

7.  To change the intensity of the aroma or select the pre-ground, press the “ button. You can choose among 5 different degrees of intensity. Every  time you press the “ ” button, the aroma strength changes by one degree. The display shows the selected intensity or the selection of the pre-ground.

8.  Very light

9.  Light

10. Normal

11.  Strong

12.  Very strong

13.  Pre-ground.
    Note:
    the function Pre-ground allows the brewing of just one coffee at a time.

14.  Once the beverage has been customized according to your preferences, you can proceed with dispensing it by pressing START/STOP button.
    

15. If you have changed any of the parameters listed above, you will be asked at the end of dispensing if you would like to save the recipe with the changes made.

Note:
the new saved settings will overwrite those of the previous recipe.

•  to return to the factory settings of the single recipes, you must re-enter and save the settings indicated in the “Beverage type” section.

Coffee grind settings

You can adjust the grind setting using the grinder adjustment knob on the coffee bean container. The ceramic coffee grinder guarantees a perfect and homogeneous grinding for the preparation of every cup of coffee. The aroma is thus preserved, ensuring the perfect flavour every time.
Note:
you can only adjust the grind setting while the machine is grinding the coffee beans. The difference in taste will be perceived after brewing 2-3 cups of coffee.
Warning:
to avoid damaging the coffee grinder, do not rotate the grinder adjustment knob more than one notch at a time.

1.  Place a cup under the coffee dispensing spout.
2. Open the lid of the coffee bean container.
3.  Prepare an espresso as described in the chapter “Brewing coffee with coffee beans” .
4. While the machine is grinding coffee, press the grind settings adjustment knob in the bean container and turn it one notch at a time, to the left or right.
5. You can select from 5 different grinding settings. The smaller the notch, the stronger and richer the coffee.

Note:

• Coarse grind: lighter taste, for dark roasted coffee blends (3-5);
• Fine grind: stronger taste, for light roasted coffee blends (1-3);

Cleaning and maintenance

Regular cleaning and maintenance keep the machine in perfect condition and ensure perfect coffee flavour, a constant coffee flow and an excellent milk froth. Please refer to the following table to know when and how to clean the removable parts of the machine. Please read the specific chapter for further information.
Cleaning

instructions on the display. Disassemble and wash the Capp in Cup system Spout under running water.
Daily| Wash the glass milk carafe or place it in your fridge by positioning the milk suction tube as shown in the figure.
You can also dish wash it.
Monthly| Start the “DEEP CLEAN” cycle by following the instructions described in the chapter “Capp in Cup System Cleaning”. For this cleaning cycle use the Philips Milk Circuit Cleaner. Remove the Capp in Cup system and wash all its components under running water.
Part description| When to clean| How to clean
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Brew group| Weekly| Remove the brew group and clean it under running water.
Depending on usage| See the “Cleaning and lubricating the brew group” chapter.
Monthly| Clean the brew group with the Gaggia coffee oil remover to remove any oily coffee residue
Drip tray full| When the red mark appears from the drip tray grid.| Empty the drip tray and clean it under running water.
Coffee pucks container| Whenever the machine requires it| Empty the coffee pucks container and clean it under running water. Ensure that the machine is switched on during this procedure, otherwise the coffee pucks container will not reset.
Water tank| Weekly| Clean it under running water.
Pre-ground coffee compartment/coffee outlet duct| Weekly| Clean the upper part using the handle of a spoon, as shown below.
Espresso tray| Depending on usage| Remove the espresso tray and clean it with running water. You can also dish wash it in the upper tray.

Cleaning the Capp in Cup system

Capp in Cup system Cleaning Programmes
The machine allows two cleaning programmes for the Capp in Cup system: quick and deep clean. Both programmes can be selected with the CLEAN/SET
button. Press the “CLEANING” button upon selection. clean/setting Quick clean is also recommended after dispensing a milk-based beverage. For both programmes, follow the instructions shown on the display.

• Quick clean programme

The quick clean programme includes the milk circuit cleaning with hot water.

• Deep clean programme

The deep clean programme for the Capp in Cup system includes also the deep cleaning of the whole milk circuit by means of Philips “Milk Circuit Cleaner”.
Cleaning of the Capp in Cup system under running water
Warning:
the steam tube may be hot after use.

1. Remove the Capp in Cup system from the steam tube
2.  Remove the rubber handle from the steam tube. .
3. Remove the Capp in Cup system spout .
4.  Remove the milk suction tube from the main body of the Capp in Cup system .
5. To disassemble the main body:
   •  hold it tight from the sides as shown ;
   •  pull and extract the left part as shown in figure ;
6.  Remove the rubber lid .
7.  Disassemble the glass milk carafe .
8.  Wash all components under running water.
9.  After cleaning, reassemble all the components by following the same procedure in reverse order.

Cleaning the brew group
Warning:
do not wash the brew group in the dishwasher and do not use dishwashing detergents, since they may cause the malfunctioning of the brew group and alter the coffee flavour.
Removing the brew group

1.  Turn off the machine and disconnect the power cord.

2. Remove the drip tray and the coffee pucks container.

3. Open the service door.

4.  Press the PUSH lever (1) and pull the handle of the brew group (2) to remove it from the machine.
   

5. Remove the coffee residues drawer.

Cleaning the brew group under running water

1. Clean the coffee outlet duct thoroughly with a spoon handle or with another round-tipped kitchen utensil.

2. Rinse the brew group and the coffee residues drawer thoroughly with lukewarm water. Carefully wash the upper filter.

3. Let the brew group air dry.
   

Note:
to avoid the build-up of fibres in its interior, do not dry the brew group with cloth.

Reinserting the brew group

1.  Before placing the brew group back into the machine, make sure that the two yellow reference marks on the side match. If this is not the case, perform the following step:
   Make sure that the lever is in contact with the base of the brew group.

2. Make sure that the yellow locking hook of the brew group is in the right position.
   To position the hook correctly, push it upwards to the highest possible position.
   If the hook is still in the lower position, it means that it is not positioned correctly.

3. Reinsert the coffee residues drawer.

4.  Reinsert the brew group into the machine along the side guides until it locks in the right position with a click.
   Warning:
   do not press the PUSH lever.

5. Close the service door.

Cleaning the brew group with cleaning tablets for the removal of oily

coffee residues

Warning:
use only Gaggia cleaning tablets to remove oily coffee residues.

1.  Place a container under the coffee dispensing spout.

2. Press the CLEAN/SET clean/setting button and select the “CLEAN ” button shown on the display.

3. Select “BREW GROUP CLEANING” and press the ” ” button, then press START/STOP button to start the cleaning procedure.
   

4. Follow the instructions shown on the display to clean the brew group correctly.

5. The procedure will take approximately 5 minutes. START/STOP button can be used to pause and resume the procedure.

Lubricating the brew group
In order to ensure the perfect performance of the machine, it is necessary to lubricate the brew group. Refer to the following table for the frequency of lubrication.

1.  Turn off the appliance and disconnect the power cord.
2. Remove the brew group and rinse it using lukewarm water – see the “Cleaning the brew group under running water” chapter.
3.  Apply a thin layer of the lubricant provided around the insertion pin on the lower part of the brew group.
4. Apply a thin layer of lubricant to the guides, on both sides (see figure).
5. Reinsert the brew group – see the “Reinserting the brew group” chapter.

Note:
you can use the lubricant tube multiple times.

Descaling

Descaling procedure
Descaling needs to be carried out when the machine requires it. Use only Gaggia descaling solution designed to guarantee the machine’s excellent performance. The use of different products could damage the machine and leave residue in the water. Failure to descale the machine will void the warranty.

1.  Remove the Capp in Cup system if fitted on the machine.
2. Press CLEAN/SET button and select the “CLEAN ” button shown on the display.
   •  Select ” DESCALING ” and after confirming with ” ” press the START/STOP button to start.
3. Remove the drip tray and the coffee pucks container, empty and place them all back into the machine.
4. Remove the water tank and empty it. Remove the INTENZA+ filter, if in place.
5. Pour the entire bottle of Gaggia descaling solution into the water tank and fill the tank with water up to the CALC CLEAN level. Reinsert it into the machine.
6. Place a large recipient (1.5l) under the steam tube and the coffee dispensing spout.
7.  Follow the instructions shown on the display to launch the descaling procedure. This procedure lasts approximately 25 minutes and consists of a descaling cycle and a rinse cycle, carried out with dispensing at regular intervals.
8.  Once the descaling cycle is complete, rinse the water circuit and tank by following the instructions shown on the display.
9. Position the INTENZA+ filter back into the water tank.

Note:
it is possible to pause and resume the procedure at any time by pressing the START/STOP START/STOP button.
Warning:
when the descaling procedure is active, the brew group cannot be removed. Wait for the descaling process to end, then remove the brew group.
What to do if the descaling process is interrupted
You can exit the descaling procedure by keeping the ON/OFF button on the
control panel, pressed for a few seconds. If the descaling procedure is interrupted before its completion, proceed as follows:

1. Empty the water tank and wash it thoroughly.
2.  Fill the water tank with running water up to the CALC CLEAN level mark, then  switch the machine back on. The machine will warm up and perform an automatic rinse cycle.
3.  Before preparing any beverages, carry out a manual rinse cycle as described in the dedicated chapter.

Note:
if the procedure has not been completed, it will be necessary to carry out another descaling procedure as soon as possible.
Other settings
By pressing the CLEAN/SET button and selecting “SETTINGS” on the display, you can reset or modify some of the machine parameters including:

• Language.
• Water filter.
• Stand-by Time.
• Units.
•  Water hardness.
• Beverage counter.
• Button sound
•  Factory settings.

Language
When the language setting icon is selected, the list of available languages will be displayed.

Available languages

ITALIAN| DANISH| CZECH
ENGLISH| GREEK| SLOVAKE
GERMAN| POLISH| LITHUANIAN
FRENCH| RUSSIAN| JAPANESE
SPANISH| ROMANIAN| KOREAN
PORTUGUESE| HUNGARIAN| TRADITIONAL CHINESE
DUTCH| BULGARIAN| SIMPLIFIED CHINESE

Water filter
When “WATER FILTER” is selected, follow the instructions on the display and those described under the “Installing the INTENZA+ water filter” and “Replacing the INTENZA+ water filter” chapters.

Stand-by Time When “STAND-BY TIME” is selected, the timer can be set to:

•  15 min
• 30 min
• 60 min
• 180 min

Units
By selecting “UNITS”:
you can set the unit of measurement in “ml” or “oz”.
Water hardness
With “WATER HARDNESS” selected, follow the instructions on the display and those described under the “Measuring water hardness” chapter.
Beverage counter
It is possible to display the number of cups of each beverage that have been dispensed since the first operation of the machine. These data cannot be reset.
Button sound
You can turn the button sound off by selecting “OFF” so as not to be disturbed.
Factory settings
You can reset the machine to factory default values. The machine will require a double confirmation before proceeding.
Error code key
The list below reports the error codes that the display can show, their meanings and how to solve the problem. If the indicated solutions are ineffective because the display continues to show the error code icon and the machine does not return to normal operation, or if other error codes are displayed, you must contact an authorized service center or distributors in your country. The contact info is listed on www.gaggia.com and www.gaggia.it.

the power cord and remove the brew group. Clean the coffee outlet duct thoroughly using a spoon handle. Switch the appliance back on again.
03 – 04| A problem occurred in the brew group.| The brew group is dirty or not well lubricated.| Switch off the machine. Remove the brew group and clean it thoroughly. (Refer to the “Cleaning the Brew Group” chapter)
| | The brew group is not positioned correctly.| Switch off the machine. Remove the brew group and reinsert it. Ensure that the brew group is in the correct position before inserting it. Refer to the “Reinserting the brew group” chapter.
05| A problem occurred in the water circuit.| There is air in the water circuit.| Remove and reinsert the tank in the machine a couple of times. Make sure you insert the tank correctly in the machine. Check that the water tank seat is clean.
| | | If you use an “INTENZA+” filter: pull out the filter from the water tank and shake it to remove the air from the filter. Then place the “INTENZA+” filter back into the water tank.
14| The machine is overheated.| There may be multiple causes.| Switch off the machine and switch it back on again after 30 minutes. Perform this operation 2 or 3 times.

Troubleshooting

This chapter outlines the most common problems you may encounter while using the machine. If you are unable to solve the problem using the information provided below, visit the FAQ sections on www.gaggia.com or www.gaggia.it or contact the either the Customer Service Centre or the local distributors in your country.

power cord has been inserted correctly.
| The on / off button was not pressed and held down long enough.| Keep the on / off key pressed for a few seconds.
The drip tray fills up quickly.| It is a normal phenomenon. The machine uses water to rinse the internal circuit and the brew group. Part of the water flows through the internal system directly into the drip tray.| Empty the drip tray when the red mark appears through the grid. We recommend your placing a cup under the dispensing spout to collect rinse water
The display continuously shows the “coffee pucks container full” icon.| The coffee pucks container has been emptied when the machine was off.| Always empty the coffee pucks container when the machine is on. If you empty the coffee pucks container when the machine is off, the coffee cycle counter does not reset. In this case, the display shows the icon even if the container is not full.
| The coffee pucks container has been placed back too quickly.| Always wait about 5 seconds when you replace the coffee pucks container. This way, the counter will reset to zero.
The machine requests to empty the coffee pucks container even if it is not full.| The machine has not reset the counter last time the coffee pucks container has been emptied.| Always wait about 5 seconds when you replace the coffee pucks container. This  way,  the coffee grounds counter will reset to zero.
| Always empty the coffee pucks container when the machine is on. If you empty the coffee pucks container when the machine is off, the coffee cycle counter does not reset.
The coffee pucks container is too full and the “coffee pucks container full” icon, did not display.| The drip tray has been removed without emptying the coffee pucks container.| When you remove the drip tray, also empty the coffee pucks container even if it contains only a few coffee pucks. In this way the coffee grounds counter will be reset to zero, re-starting to correctly count the coffee pucks.
Impossible to remove the brew group.| The brew group is not in the correct position.| Close the service door. Switch the machine off and then back on. Wait for the display to show the ready message, then remove the brew group.
Problem| Cause| Solution
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The brew group cannot be inserted.| The brew group is not in the correct position.| The brew group has not been positioned correctly before being placed back. Ensure that the lever is in contact with the base of the brew group and that the hook of the brew group is in its correct position. See the “Reinserting the brew group” chapter.
| | To reset the machine put the drip tray with the coffee pucks container back in place. Do not insert the brew group. Close the service door, then unplug the power cord and plug it back in. Then try to reinsert the brew group and switch on the machine.
The espresso is not creamy enough or it is watery.| The coffee grinder is set to a coarse grinding.| Adjust the coffee grinder to a finer setting.
The machine is performing its self- adjustment.| Dispense several cups of coffee so that the machine adjusts itself automatically.
The coffee outlet duct is clogged.| Clean the coffee outlet duct with a spoon as described in the “Cleaning the brew group under running water” chapter.
The brewed coffee is not hot enough.| The set temperature is too low. Check the menu settings.| Set the menu temperature to “MAX”.
The machine grinds the coffee beans, but no brewing happens.| The coffee grinder is set to a too fine grinding.| Adjust the coffee grinder to a coarser grinding.
The coffee dispensing spout is blocked.| Dispense a long coffee from pre- ground coffee but without actually adding pre-ground coffee.
The nozzles of the coffee dispensing spout are blocked.| Clean the nozzles of the coffee dispensing spout with a small bottlebrush.
The coffee comes out slowly or in drops.| The coffee grinder is set to a too

fine grinding.

| Adjust the coffee grinder to a coarser grinding.
| The nozzles of the coffee dispensing spout are blocked.| Clean the nozzles of the coffee dispensing spout with a small bottlebrush.
| The machine circuit is clogged by limescale.| Descale the machine.
Problem| Cause| Solution
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The milk does not froth.| The Capp in Cup system is dirty or not correctly inserted. Or, the system has not been correctly installed in all its components.| Clean the Capp in Cup system as indicated in the chapter “Capp in Cup System Deep Cleaning Under Running Water”, then place it back in the right way.
| | Make sure all components have been correctly assembled.
| The type of milk used is not suitable for foaming.| The amount and the quality of froth vary depending on the type of milk.
The “INTENZA+” filter cannot be inserted.| Remove the air from the filter.| Let the air bubbles out of the filter.
The tank still contains some water.| Empty the water tank before installing the filter.
| The rubber seal is not inserted onto the “INTENZA+” filter.| Check the packaging and insert the seal onto the “INTENZA+” filter.
You can not activate the “INTENZA+” filter.| Another filter is already active| The machine indicates the filter usage in percentage. However, if you want to activate a new filter before the one currently in use has expired, the latter must be disabled first and as described in section “Replacing INTENZA+ water filter”
There is some water under the machine.| The drip tray is too full and has spilled over.| Empty the drip tray when the mark appears though the tray. Always empty the drip tray before starting the descaling procedure.
The machine is in DEMO mode.| While switching on the machine, you pressed a combination of buttons (HOME       -CLEAN/SET – HOME       – CLEAN/SET

).

| Switch the machine off and on again, with the ON/OFF     button on the control panel.

GAGGIA accessories

Coffee and accessories are available through authorised centres (Italy), or distributors in your country.

• Descaling product
• INTENZA+ water filter
• Coffee oil remover
• Milk circuit cleaner (Philips)
• Coffee range available in beans and powder: 100% Arabica / Intense / Decaffeinated

Technical specifications

Nominal voltage – Power rating – Power supply

| See data plate on the inside of the service door
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Housing material| Thermoplastic type
Dimensions| 224 x 357 x 435 mm
Weight| 7,7 kg
Power cord length| 1200 mm
Control panel| Front panel
Water tank| 1.8 litres – Removable type
Coffee bean container capacity| 250 g
Coffee pucks container capacity| 15
Pump pressure| 15 bar
Boiler| Stainless steel boiler
Safety devices| Thermal Fuse

Figures

Documents / Resources

| GAGGIA RI8701 Magenta Milk Automatic Coffee Maker [pdf] Instruction Manual
RI8701, Magenta Milk Automatic Coffee Maker, RI8701 Magenta Milk Automatic Coffee Maker
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References

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

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