GAGGIA EG4950 Espresso Grinder User Manual

: June 7, 2024
: Gaggia

Table of Contents

GAGGIA EG4950 Espresso Grinder
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Warnings and Safety
Removing the packaging
Important information
Warranty and support
Filter-holder fork adjustment
Inserting and locking the coffee bean container
Operations
Continuous dispensing
Dose count
Cleaning and Maintenance
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Technical data
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GAGGIA EG4950 Espresso Grinder

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Machine design has taken into account all reasonable user safety precautions; nevertheless, particular conditions of installation and/or handling may create unforeseen situations beyond the installer’s control;
which will require a case-by-case evaluation of residual risks. We recommend keeping the following in mind:

Read all the instructions.
To prevent the risk of electrical discharges, do not immerge the device in water or liquids of any kind.
This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and over and by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or with unsuitable experience and knowledge only if supervised and if they have received instructions on the safe use of the appliance. Cleaning must never be performed by unsupervised children.
Before performing any cleaning or maintenance operations, unplug the appliance.
To disconnect, grip the plug and pull it out of the socket.
Never pull from the power cord.
Make sure the appliance is turned off when not in use or before assembling and removing parts for cleaning.
Avoid contact with mobile or moving parts.
Do not use the appliance with damaged power cord or after it has fallen. If the appliance is not working properly, contact the manufacturer and customer service number for information, repairs or adjustments.
The use of accessories not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not let the power cord hang from the edge of the counter or table.
Do not let the power cord come into contact with hot surfaces, including stoves.

Warnings and Safety

Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the data on the nameplate corresponds to that of the electrical distribution network.
Installation and repairs must comply with the safety rules and regulations in force in the country of installation.
It is mandatory to connect the appliance to a ground wire, and the electrical system must meet the standards set by local safety laws and regulations.
The use of adaptors, multiple sockets and/or extension cords is not recommended.
Do not use water jets, unsuitable detergents or steam cleaners for cleaning.
During use, place the appliance on a horizontal, stable surface able to bear the weight of the machine.
The doser grinder must only be used to grind roasted coffee beans; any other use is considered improper and therefore dangerous. The manufacturer shall not be held responsible for any damage caused by improper, incorrect or unreasonable uses.
The appliance is not designed for use in extreme environmental conditions and in any case at temperatures outside the -5°C to +30°C range.
It is necessary to turn off the appliance and disconnect it from the power supply before changing accessories or approaching moving parts during use.
This appliances is intended for normal household use only.

Removing the packaging

Check the external packaging to make sure that there are no signs of damage to the machine.
After carefully removing the packaging, check the machine for signs of damage.
Check the integrity of the components; in the event of any defects or damage to the machine, inform your authorised dealer immediately.
The packaging elements (cardboard, cellophane, staples, polystyrene, etc.) may cut, injure or become dangerous if not handled with care or if they are used improperly; do not leave them within the reach of children or irresponsible people.
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that the product should not be treated as normal household waste but should instead be handed over to an appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring that this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate disposal. Recycling materials helps preserve natural resources.
For more detailed information about recycling this product, please contact your local town hall, your local waste disposal service or the store where the product was purchased.

Important information

The manual is intended for the user and/or maintenance technician of the machine and it is considered an integral part of it. The purpose of this manual is to provide information for the correct use of the machine and appropriate maintenance, as well as to protect the safety of the operator. The manual must be kept for the entire life of the machine and it must be passed on to any other user or subsequent owner. The information given in this manual does not replace the safety instructions and technical data for installation and operations applied directly to the machine and its packaging.
This manual reflects the current state of the art and cannot be considered inadequate simply because it has been updated in the light of new experience. The manufacturer also reserves the right to modify the manual without being obliged to update previous editions, except in exceptional cases. The improper use of the machine or any use other than what is described in this manual precludes all warranty conditions or liability on the part of the manufacturer; the machine must be used by a responsible adult. It is necessary to keep this manual in a safe place, as the manufacturer shall not be held responsible for any damage caused to people or property, or to the machine, if it is used in a manner not conforming to this manual or if the maintenance and safety instructions are not observed.

Warranty and support

Gaggia offers a two-year warranty (12 months for US and CA) after purchase on this product. This warranty is not valid if a defect is due to incorrect use or poor maintenance. Our warranty does not affect your rights under law as a consumer. For more information or to invoke the warranty, please visit our website www.gaggia.com

Contact us or the place of purchase for further details.

Segafredo Zanetti Australia
Unit 9, 4 Huntley
St Alexandria 2015 NSW Consumer Care: 1300 660 976
E-mail: support@segafredo.com.au Website: www.segafredo.com.au

Segafredo Zanetti New Zealand 100 Mount Eden Road, Mt Eden North, Auckland 1024, New Zealand Consumer Care: 0800 377 737 Email: service@segafredo.co.nz Website: www.espressoworkz.co.nz

VALID FOR AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND ONLY

Warranty against Defects

In this warranty

We or us means Segafredo Zanetti Australia and Segafredo Zanetti New Zealand and our contact details are set out at the end of this warranty;
You means the purchaser or the original end-user of the Goods;
Supplier means the authorised distributor or retailer of the Goods that sold you the Goods in Australia or New Zealand; and
Goods means Gaggia products or equipment which was accompanied by this warranty and purchased in Australia or New Zealand.
If you require assistance with the operation of the product, its features or specifi cations please call our help line on 1300 660 976 in Australia or 0800 377 737 in New Zealand.

Australia: Our Goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the Goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. This is not a complete statement of your legal rights as a consumer.
New Zealand: Our Goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993. This guarantee applies in addition to the conditions and guarantees implied by that legislation.

Additional Warranty:
In addition to the rights and remedies that you have under the Australian Consumer Law, Consumer Guarantees Act of New Zealand or any other applicable law, we provide the following warranty against defects:

If, during the fi rst 2 years from their date of purchase from the Supplier (Warranty Period), the Goods prove defective by reason of improper workmanship or materials and none of your statutory rights or remedies apply, we will repair or replace the Goods without charge.
We do not have to repair or replace the Goods under this Additional Warranty if the Goods have been used for a commercial purpose; misused, improperly or inappropriately installed, operated or repaired; abused; damaged; or not maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Even when we do not have to repair or replace the Goods, we may decide to do so anyway. In some cases, we may decide to substitute the Goods with a similar alternative product of our choosing. All such decisions are at our absolute discretion.
All such repaired, replaced or substituted Goods continue to receive the benefi t of this Additional Warranty for the time remaining on the original Warranty Period.
This Additional Warranty is limited to repair, replacement or substitution only. As far as the law permits, we will not be liable for any loss or damage caused to property or persons arising from any cause whatsoever.
In order to claim under this Additional Warranty you must telephone us on 1300 660 976 in Australia or
in 0800 377 737 New Zealand within the Warranty Period. You will be asked for details of the Goods, a description of the defect and your personal details. Upon accepting your claim, we shall assist you with either returning the Goods to the Supplier for replacement or to the most convenient Authorised Service Centre for your Goods to be repaired. In some case we may require that you return to the Goods to us (at the address below) for repair, replacement or substitution.
- All returned Goods must be accompanied by satisfactory proof of purchase which clearly indicates the name and address of the Supplier, the date and place of purchase and identifi es product. It is best to provide a legible and unmodifi ed receipt or sales invoice.
- You must bear any expense for return of the Goods or otherwise associated with making your claim under this Additional Warranty.
This warranty is only valid and enforceable in Australia and New Zealand. Contact us or the place of purchase for further details.

Congratulations on your purchase of the MDF 55 coffee grinder!
The MDF 55 is a compact, all-purpose coffee grinder offering endless adjustment combinations for the coffee grinding. It is ideal for espresso and it is the perfect match for our range of machines. In this manual you will find all the information you need for installation and use. Please read the safety section carefully and keep the manual for future reference.

Overview of t1 Dispensing seconds / dose count display

Grinding start up button
Continuous dispensing active
Adjustable filter-holder fork
Decrease button
Filter-holder fork fixing screw
Increase button
Ground coffee collection mat
Single dose button
Power switch (I = On ; O = Off)
Double dose button
Power cord
Grinding adjustment knob
Coffee bean container fixing screw
Red indicator
Coffee bean container opening/closing tab
Touch screen display 20 Coffee bean container
Dispensing nozzle
Container lid
Filter-holder retainerhe coffee grinder

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Filter-holder fork adjustment

Use a screwdriver to loosen the filter-holder fork fixing screw (14).
Insert the filter holder fork (13) supplied with the coffee grinder into its seat.
Raise or lower the fork according to the size of the filter holder.
Once you have found the correct position, tighten the fork-fixing screw (14).
The fork is suitable for any type of filter holder available on the market.

Inserting and locking the coffee bean container

Insert the container (20) into its seat, positioning it so that the groove is in line with the notch in the insertion seat.
Tighten the locking screw (18).

First Installation

Push the tab (19) at the base of the coffee bean container (20) to close it.
Remove the lid (21) of the container (20) and fill it with coffee beans.
Warning: fill the coffee container with roasted coffee beans only. Inserting ground coffee, soluble coffee, unroasted coffee beans or any other substance could damage the coffee grinder. Damage resulting from improper use invalidates the warranty.
Put the lid (21) back on and move the tab sideways (19) to let the coffee beans pass through.
Insert the mat (15) supplied with the coffee grinder.
Connect the coffee grinder to the mains.
Press the power button (16).
The display lights up and the device is ready for dispensing.

Grinding degree adjustment
For the best brewing experience, the grinding degree should be set according to the type of coffee used and your personal taste.
A super fine grind is best suited for Turkish coffee, while a fine grind is essential for brewing a good espresso; a medium grind is generally used for moka pots and a coarser grind is most appropriate for filter coffee machines.
The coffee grinder is factory-set to a grinding degree suitable for espresso, however, we recommend adapting the grinding to your taste and experimenting with a few preliminary tests.
To retain the full coffee aroma, grind only the necessary amount and remove the remaining coffee beans in the container before adding fresh beans

Turn the adjustment knob (7) clockwise for more finely ground coffee and counter-clockwise for a coarser grind.
The red indicator (8) will help you determine the position of the selected grinding degree.

Warning: the adjustment should be made gradually, grinding a little coffee at each setting. If the knob is turned of a turn or if the particle size is set too fine with the motor in standstill, the machine could stop.
Tip: in order to help identify the desired grinding degree, it is best to do some test runs. First, while the motor is running, turn the knob clockwise until the burrs are at their tightest position, then turn it gradually counter-clockwise – grinding a little coffee at each setting – until you find the position for the desired grain size.

Operations

Note: When starting it for the first time, the coffee grinder has the factory default settings. For subsequent start-ups, it maintains the settings prior to the last shutdown.

The filter holder should be placed on the fork (13) and secured by inserting it in the space provided (11). To start dispensing, press the grinding start up button (12) with the filter-holder.

Dose adjustment

Press buttons and to reduce or increase the expected coffee dispensing time for the selected dose (the time shown in seconds on the display). The increase or decrease of the expected time for the selected dose varies to one-tenth of a second.
if the button or , is kept pressed for some seconds (long press), the time of the selected dose is increased or reduced according to the pressure time.

Note: to pause dispensing before the grinding time has elapsed, press one of the two dose buttons again. The display will show the seconds remaining for the dose to be fully dispensed. To complete the dose it is necessary to press the dose button again.

Dose dispensing

Dispense by pressing the single dose or double dose button . The selected button will light up.
During dispensing, the display will show the time remaining until the set time is reached.
Once dispensing has been completed the grinding time returns to the set value.The dose counter (single or double) is incremented by one.

Continuous dispensing

Press the single dose and double dose button at the same time. The symbol will be shown on the display. Continuous dispensing is started by pressing the single/double dose buttons at the same time, with lighting up of the corresponding symbols and continues until both are released.
Continuous dispensing has a maximum duration of 60 seconds.
To exit continuous dispensing mode, press the single dose or double dose button

Freeze to set dispensing times

Keep the and buttons pressed. When releasing them, the dose adjustment function is no longer available and on the display the buttons and are no longer visible.
Keep the and buttons pressed to unlock functions.

Dose count

When starting the machine, keep pressed for 5 seconds the grinding start up button (12) and then select one of the counts:
- Single dose button access to the count of the dispensed single doses;
- Double dose button access to the count of the dispensed double doses;
- Single dose button and double dose button access to the count of the dispensed continuous doses.
  Only the selected buttons remain lit on the display and the numbers of the doses are shown two by two in succession. For example, if the total number of doses is 142536, the display shows 14, 25 and 36 for two seconds each. After the last pair of digits, there is a pause of 4 seconds and then the sequence starts again.
To exit the count, press the grinding start up button (12).

Display contrast adjustment

When starting the machine, keep pressed the grinding start up button (12) and then press the and to access the contrast adjustment. On the display, only the buttons and will stay lit.
To exit the contrast adjustment, press the grinding start up button (12).

Cleaning and Maintenance

Warning: Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before carrying out any cleaning and maintenance operations. Do not pull the power cable or the device itself to remove the plug from the electricity socket.

Routine cleaning

Cleaning is a critical aspect for the correct operation of the coffee grinder. A neglected coffee grinder can have a negative impact on coffee brewing and on the accuracy of dosing and grinding. Before cleaning, make sure the appliance is unplugged.

Cleaning the coffee container
Cleaning is recommended at least once a week.

After removing the coffee container from the machine, wash the inside of the coffee container with mild soap and water, removing the oily layer left by the coffee beans.
Rinse and dry it thoroughly.
Repeat the process for the plastic lid.
Do not wash in the dishwasher.

Cleaning the dispensing spout

When necessary, clean the dispensing spout (10) with a hand vacuum cleaner or small hoover to remove any coffee residue.

Maintenance

Warning: Maintenance should be performed only by specialised personnel.
For good machine operation, the burrs should be replaced after grinding ~ 250 kg of coffee. Maintenance and thorough cleaning of the burrs should be performed only by specialised personnel. Contact an authorised service centre or the distributors in your country. Contact details can be found at www.gaggia.com or www.gaggia.it