Gaggia Espresso Maker Espresso User Manual

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READ THIS FIRST!  
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BEFORE making espresso the first time, you MUST prime the pump!  
Here’s how to do it:  
1. Plug the electrical cord into a live outlet.  
2. Fill the water reservoir. (Filtered water is better.)  
3. Place an empty filter into the black handled filter holder.  
4. Attach the filter holder to the machine.  
5. Turn on the power switch.  
6. Allow the machine to heat up for 6 minutes.  
7. Open the steam valve all the way.  
8. Place an empty steam pitcher or mug under the steam tube.  
9. Turn on the coffee switch and the steam switch.  
10. Water will come out of the steam tube.  
Allow about a cup of water to come out into the pitcher.  
12. Turn off the coffee and steam switches.  
13. Close the steam valve.  
14. Place an empty cup under the coffee filter.  
15. Turn on the “coffee” switch.  
16. Fill the cup with water.  
17. Turn off the “coffee” switch.  
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YOU ONLY NEED TO PRIME THE PUMP AGAIN ONLY IF NO WATER  
COMES OUT OR THE PUMP IS MAKING TOO MUCH NOISE.  
Now you are ready to make espresso!!! Here’s how:  
Remove the black handled filter holder.  
2. Using the measure provided, place one or two measures of finely  
ground espresso coffee in the filter basket.  
(The large filter holds two measures for two cups,  
the small filter is for one cup.)  
3. Using the tamper provided, gently press and twist the tamper on the  
surface of the ground coffee to pack it down.  
4. Brush off any grounds on the rim with the palm of your hand.  
5. Attach the filter holder firmly to the machine.  
6. Place empty cup (or cups) under the filter holder spouts.  
7. Turn on the “coffee” switch.  
 
8. The pump sound will change in a few seconds and espresso  
will start to flow into the cups.  
9. When the streams of espresso turn light in color,  
TURN OFF the “coffee” switch.  
10. You may now remove the cups of espresso and serve them.  
11. Before making more espresso, remove the filter holder and  
knock out the used grounds. DO NOT rinse the filter or filter holder at  
this time as it will cool them and make the next batch taste bitter.  
TO MAKE CAPPUCCINO  
1. Turn on the steam switch.  
2. Put cold milk (skim,  
Regular, Half Half)  
into a steaming pitcher only one-third full.  
3. Place an empty mug under the steam tube and open the steam  
valve part way to remove any accumulated water from the steam tube.  
4. Close the steam valve.  
5. Hold the pitcher with milk in it so that the end of the steam tube  
is below the surface of the milk but not so deep to block the air intake.  
6. Open the steam valve all the way.  
7. As the froth forms, raise the pitcher so that the steam tube  
goes deeper into the pitcher over the air intake.  
8. When the froth is near the top of the pitcher, turn off the steam valve.  
(the froth may not come to the top if you are using a large  
pitcher with less milk in it.)  
9. Turn off the “Steam” switch.  
10. Remove the cups of espresso from the drip pan grid.  
11. Spoon some froth from the pitcher on the espresso in the cup(s),  
then pour the hot milk in until the froth reaches the top of the cup(s).  
12. If desired, sprinkle shaved chocolate or  
on top of the froth.  
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
When using electrical appliances,  
basic safety precautions should always  
be followed to reduce the risk of fire,  
electric shock, and/or injury to persons,  
including the following:  
appliance malfunctions or has been  
damaged in any manner. Return  
appliance to the nearest authorized  
service center for examination,  
repair or adjustment.  
7.  
The use of accessory attachments  
not recommended by the appliance  
manufacturer may result in fire,  
electric shock or personal injury.  
1.  
Read all instructions and informa-  
tion in this instruction book and any  
other literature included in this  
carton referring to this product  
before operating or using this  
appliance.  
8.  
9.  
Do not use outdoors.  
Do not let cord hang over edge of  
table or counter, or touch hot  
surfaces.  
2.  
3.  
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use  
handles or knobs.  
To protect against fire, electric  
shock and personal injury do not  
immerse cord, plugs, or appliance  
in water or other liquid.  
10.  
11.  
Do not place on or near a hot gas  
or electric burner, or in a heated  
oven.  
Always turn appliance  
then  
4.  
5.  
Close supervision is necessary  
when any appliance is used by or  
near children,  
plug cord into the wall outlet. To  
disconnect, turn switch to  
remove plug from wall outlet.  
then  
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.  
12.  
13.  
Do not use appliance for other than  
intended household use.  
Use  
caution when using hot  
6.  
Do not operate any appliance with a  
damaged cord or plug or after the  
steam.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.  
CAUTION:  
This appliance is for household use. Any servicing, other than cleaning and user  
maintenance, should be performed by an authorized service center.  
Do not immerse base in water.  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not disassemble the base. No user  
serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done by authorized service personnel  
only.  
1. Check voltage to be sure that the voltage indicated on the name plate agrees  
with your voltage.  
2. Never use warm or hot water to fill the water reservoir. Use cold water only.  
3. Keep your hands and the cord away from hot parts of the appliance during  
operation.  
4. Never clean with scouring powders or  
5. To avoid your machine scaling up, use purified’or bottled water.  
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Description of Parts:  
1.  
On-Off switch  
2. Power-on light  
3.  
9.  
Filterholder  
Filter basket 1 or  
2
cups  
Hot water/brew switch (pump)  
3a Temperature ready-light  
4.  
5. Reservoir cover  
10. Drip plate  
1 Oa. Drip tray  
Steam switch (temperature)  
Brew head  
1 la. Filterholder seal  
11 b. Showerholder  
12. Shower head  
13. Tamper  
6.  
7.  
8.  
Removable water knob  
Steam/hot water knob  
Turbo frother steam nozzle  
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14. Power cable and plug  
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE POWER SUPPLY CORD  
Regarding Your Cord Set:  
A. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming  
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.  
ONLY FOR TWO WIRES POWER SUPPLY CORD:  
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).  
As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.  
If fhe plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,  
contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat the safety feature.  
B. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in  
their use.  
C. If a long extension cord is used, (1) the marked electrical rating of the extension  
cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, (2) if the  
appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding type  
wire cord, and (3) the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the  
counter top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.  
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2. A variety of dark roasts is available  
from which you can choose to brew  
your espresso. Examples: Vienna  
roast, French roast, Italian roast, etc.  
Each of these roasts is a blend of  
coffee beans that are roasted at a  
specific temperature producing a  
specific type of flavor.  
Introduction:  
As the proud owner or the Gaggia  
Espresso, you can now experience the  
taste of a delicious cup of espresso or  
cappuccino in the comfort of your own  
home. Congratulations on making a  
wise decision!  
Espresso coffee, originally created in  
Italy, is made by rapidly forcing water  
that has been heated to the correct  
brewing temperature, through a special  
finely ground coffee. The heart of the  
Espresso Gaggia is a precision  
engineered pump. The pump and  
water flow is easily controlled with just  
a flick of the switch.  
There are decaffeinated beans that  
have up to 98% of the caffeine  
content removed.  
The next time you purchase coffee  
for your espresso maker, experiment  
with one of the many kinds of coffee  
being sold. You may just find that it  
tastes better than the blend you  
have been using.  
Making espresso or cappuccino is very  
different from using a  
3. A fine “espresso grind” for  
coffee maker. The Espresso Gaggia  
operates with pressure and steam and  
it is, therefore, important to read all the  
instructions before using. Become  
familiar with all parts of the machine  
before operating the unit.  
driven machines must be used. Be  
sure to ask for this when buying  
coffee or when having beans ground.  
Do not use a blade-type grinder  
because it makes too much coffee  
dust and produces an irregular grind.  
4. The mark of real espresso is its dark  
color, rich taste and the light  
brown, natural froth called “crema” in  
Italian.  
Important to know...  
The taste of your coffee depends on  
the characteristics of the beans from  
which it is made, the type of bean,  
where it was grown and processed.  
5. Cappuccino is simply a combination  
of espresso and hot, frothy milk.  
Equal amounts of espresso, froth  
and hot milk are recommended.  
.
Cappuccino is usually topped with  
cinnamon, nutmeg or chocolate  
shavings.  
The special flavor of a coffee bean is  
determined by many factors, but its  
taste and aroma are the result of the  
roasting process. Most coffees  
purchased from the supermarket are  
roasted to a moderate degree.  
Those beans are light in color and  
have a dry, rather than an oily  
surface. This is known as the  
6. Espresso Coffee should be served  
immediately after it is made.  
7. Espresso is  
in 2 to 2  
oz.  
demitasse cups. A 4 or 6 oz. cup or  
glass is used for cappuccino.  
American roast (in USA).  
8. Ideally, coffee beans should be  
ground immediately before using.  
Remember, it must be an “espresso  
grind” for pump-driven machines.  
The coffee beans that are roasted  
for a longer period of time and at  
higher temperatures will be much  
darker in color. Darker beans will  
produce a more flavorful cup of  
coffee than the lightly-roasted  
beans.  
9. It’s best to store ground coffee or  
beans in an airtight container in the  
freezer of your refrigerator. Ground  
coffee readily picks up food flavors.  
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a) Place a small frothing pitcher or mug  
under the steam nozzle (8).  
Preparation:  
1. Remove the water reservoir cover (5)  
and fill with cold water to the MAX  
line indicated on reservoir (6). For  
best taste, the use of bottled water is  
recommended.  
The water reservoir (6) can be  
removed by sliding it forward and  
then filling it.  
b) Turn the steam knob (7) on the side  
counter-clockwise to open the  
steam/hot water valve, and turn the  
hot water/brew switch (3) to “I”. You  
will hear the sound of the pump.  
c) After a few seconds, a steady  
stream of water will emerge from the  
steam nozzle. Allow about one cup  
of water to fill the pitcher. Shut the  
steam/hot water valve and turn hot  
water/brew switch to  
IMPORTANT: When replacing  
reservoir, be certain that suction  
tube is inside the reservoir and not  
kinked or blocked.  
The Espresso Gaggia has been primed.  
2. Insert plug (14) into a suitable wall  
outlet (see point (1) under  
“caution”).  
NOTE: The temperature ready-light  
(3a) will automatically go on-and-off  
as the machine’s boiler heats. When  
the light goes on, the correct water  
temperature for brewing (and  
3. Turn the power switch (1) to “I”. The  
power-on indicator light (2) will light  
up. Make certain that the hot water/  
steaming) has been reached.  
Wait at least 6 minutes for the machine  
to reach its full operating temperature  
(during this time, the indicator light will  
go on and off frequently).  
brew switch (3) is in the  
position.  
If you hear a noise it means the  
pump is on, turn it off immediately  
with the brew switch.  
Another feature of the machine is the  
“no-drip system”, eliminating most of  
dripping from brewing head (that is  
normal and due to the pump pressure in  
the system).  
The feature “no-drip system” causes a  
light gurgle, for the return of hot water  
into the tank. After coffee brewing,  
however, a little dripping may occur due  
to wet coffee grinds in the filter-holder.  
4. Priming the pump: This procedu-  
re prepares the pump and fills the  
water boiler with fresh water. This  
should be done whenever the  
machine is switched on.  
This machine features a self-priming  
pump.  
Place an empty cup on the drip-plate,  
do not insert filter holder into brew head  
and press hot water/coffee switch (3).  
You will hear the sound of the  
operating pump and after few seconds,  
water will start to get out from the  
brewing head.  
Caution: Never operate pump  
without water in machine as  
damage to the pump may occur.  
Damage of pump run without  
water is not covered by warranty.  
Once cup is filled, set coffee switch (3)  
onto pos.  
Espresso Gaggia in now ready to be  
used.  
Making Espresso:  
Follow the procedure described  
under Preparation.  
Note: It may happen that the  
priming feature of the pump does not  
temporarily work due to an air lock. In  
this case water does not get out from  
brewing head, and the following  
procedure should be followed:  
2. Allow about 6 minutes for the machine to  
reach its proper operating temperature.  
(Use this time to set table, ‘prepare  
cups, coffee, milk, etc.).  
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3. Select the correct filter basket  
and insert it in the filter holder (9).  
Use the small filter basket for 1 cup  
and the large filter basket for 2 cups  
of espresso. Then.insert the filter  
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device  
A unique  
disc fitted  
into the  
ftlterholder  
will produce  
coffee giving  
the perfect  
“Crema”  
holder (9) into the brew head  
warm-up.  
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4. After the warm-up period, remove  
the warm filter-holder (9) from the  
brew-head (11) and fill with correctly  
ground espresso coffee using the  
measuring spoon provided Place  
one level measure of coffee in  
basket for each cup of espresso. Do  
not overfill. Gently tamp down coffee  
with the tamper (13) provided. Do  
not compress too firmly.  
essential for the authentic espresso,  
whatever type of grind you use.  
Furthermore, you need only use the  
cup filter basket even when brewing for  
one person (one level measure of coffee  
only).  
P r e p a r i n g  
cappuccino:  
5. Clean any excess coffee from the  
rim of filter holder (9). Insert filter  
holder into brew head (11) by  
holding handle approximately 45  
degrees to the left as you face  
machine. When properly aligned,  
move handle firmly to the right to  
lock into position. The handle should  
point to the front of the machine or  
slightly to the right.  
When preparing to make cappuccino,  
have all of the ingredients at hand as  
well as a frothing pitcher (or mug)  
filled with skimmed or low-fat milk and  
cups that are larger (6 oz.) than those  
used for espresso.  
Frothing Milk:  
Which kind of milk?  
6. Place one or two espresso cups on  
the drip plate (10) to line up with the  
spouts of the filter holder. Depress hot  
water/brew switch (3) to “I” position.  
Espresso will start to flow into cups.  
The less fat content in the milk the  
denser the froth will be. Skimmed or  
low-fat (2%) milk will provide a thick  
foam. With regular milk the froth will  
quickly collapse. The Turbo-Frother will  
give you all the froth required but don’t  
let milk come to a boil. Let frothed milk  
stand for about 30 seconds before  
spooning in onto the espresso.  
7. When cups are  
full, release brew  
switch to The more water. you  
allow to flow, the weaker the coffee.  
When properly made, the espresso  
will have a light brown foam “crema”  
floating on the top. If not, refer to  
Troubleshooting Hints. Remove  
cups and serve.  
It may require two or three tries to  
“become an expert” but you will be  
successful at frothing milk if you give it a  
chance. Swivel the Turbo-Frother steam  
nozzle slightly outward so that you can  
get the frothing pitcher under the nozzle  
without hitting the base of the machine.  
1. Make espresso (in a large cups) as  
described above.  
2. Depress steam switch (4) to “I”.  
3. After 10 to 15 seconds or, when  
temperature ready-light (3a) goes  
on, place the frothing pitcher  
8. To make more espresso, carefully  
and slowly remove the filter  
by moving handle to the left. Use  
care as hot water will be on top of  
the coffee grinds in the holder. Some  
water will continue to drip from brew  
head as filter holder is removed.  
That is normal and due to the pump  
pressure in the system.  
Knock out used coffee grinds from  
filter basket and rinse. For more  
espresso repeat steps 4 to 8 above.  
halffilled with low-fat milk under  
Turbo Frother steam nozzle so that  
tip is just under the surface of the  
milk. See Fig. A.  
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4. Slowly turn steam valve knob (7)  
counter clockwise to release steam.  
IMPORTANT: The more you turn  
the knob, the greater the steam  
pressure for frothing.  
Making hot water:  
Follow the procedure described  
under preparation.  
5. Move pitcher in circular motion  
keeping the tip of steam nozzle just  
under surface of milk as it begins to  
froth. Do not let milk come to a boil  
since it will not froth.  
6. When you have made enough froth,  
turn steam knob clockwise to shut  
off steam and remove pitcher. Put  
Turn the steam switch (4) to “I”.  
Allow about 6 minutes for the  
machine to reach its proper  
operating temperature.  
Place a pitcher under the steam  
nozzle (8).  
steam switch (4) to  
position.  
Turn the hot water/brew switch (3) to  
“I” and slowly turn steam valve knob  
(7) counter clockwise to release hot  
water.  
7. Spoon the froth onto the espresso in  
each cup and gently pour the hot milk  
along the side of the cup. Top  
each cup of cappuccino with a dash  
of cinnamon, cocoa, nutmeg or  
chocolate shavings. Serve.  
When you have made  
desired  
quantity of hot water, turn steam  
knob clockwise and hot water/brew  
8. NOTE: If you want to make more  
espresso immediately after steaming  
milk, the machine’s boiler must be  
refilled with water and temperature  
brought down to a brewing tempera-  
ture. Otherwise, espresso may taste  
“burned”. To do this: place an empty  
cup on drip plate.  
switch to  
to shut off hot water  
and remove pitcher.  
Put steam switch (4) to  
NOTE: If you want to make espresso  
immediately after making hot water,  
the temperature of the machine  
boiler must be brought down to a  
brewing temperature. Otherwise,  
espresso may taste “burned”. To do  
this: place an empty cup on drip  
plate. Do not insert filter holder. Turn  
hot water/brew switch (3) to  
Do not insert filter holder. Turn hot  
water/brew switch (3) to “I” letting  
cup fill with water. Turn brew switch  
You many now proceed to make  
more espresso.  
AIR HOLE  
letting cup fill with water. Turn brew  
switch  
You may now proceed to  
make espresso.  
Keeping it clean:  
1.  
IMPORTANT: The steam nozzle  
should be cleaned after each use in  
order to avoid build up of milk  
FIG.  
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deposits that are very difficult to  
clean. Cleaning is made easy as  
can be seen in the Description of  
Parts. The outer jacket of nozzle can  
be removed by pulling downward.  
The steam jet is cleaned by running  
a shot of steam through it. A cleaning  
needle has been supplied to clear  
any obstruction. Outside of steam  
pipe can be cleaned with a damp  
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NOTE’: Product failure due to  
scale accumulation is not  
cloth. Hole in steam nozzle must be  
kept open. A needle may be used.  
covered by warranty. No other  
servicing should be attempted by the  
user. Use “Gaggia cleaner” for best results.  
Clean filter holder and filter basket in  
warm water after use.  
2.  
3. Wipe body of machine with a damp  
cloth asrequired.  
Trouble-shooting  
hints:  
4. Remove drip tray and plate (10,  
and wash in warm soapy water. Use  
sponge to clean out drip area.  
Problem: Coffee does not flow  
Check:  
For water in reservoir  
Filter basket clogged because  
coffee is too fine or compressed  
too firmly  
5. Ground coffee will adhere to the seal  
inside of the brew head (11). Keep it  
clean.  
6. The shower head (12) should be  
unscrewed and cleaned periodically  
depending on frequency of use.  
Shower head requires cleaning  
Problem: Coffee flows too quickly  
Check:  
Coffee is ground too coarsely  
Coffee not pressed down with  
tamper  
7.  
After long periods of non-use, drain  
stale water from machine by turning  
hot water/brew switch to “I”. Howe-  
ver, do this only after you have filled  
reservoir with fresh water. Never  
Problem: Pump makes loud noise  
Check:  
operate pump unless there  
in reservoir (6).  
water  
No water in reservoir  
Pump not primed  
Coffee is ground too coarsely  
8
NOTE: It is very normal for an  
espresso machine to emit steam  
and drip occasionally as the water  
pressure changes during use. Be  
Problem: Water leaking excessively  
from filter holder  
Check:  
certain to empty drip tray (1  
required.  
as  
Filter holder not properly inserted  
in brew head  
Gasket in brew head dirty or worn  
Coffee grinds not cleaned off the  
rim of filter holder  
Descaling:  
Problem: Espresso has little crema froth  
Check:  
water areas, minerals found in  
the water will accumulate and affect  
operation of the unit. Approximately  
every four months (this can vary  
depending on use and water  
Coffee is ground too coarsely  
Coffee is not pressed down with  
tamper  
Cl Coffee is too old or dried out  
condition), clean the machine with  
Gaggia descaler (in which case follow  
the instructions on the packet).  
Problem: Espresso is too cold  
Check:  
Remove shower head (12) and clean.  
Pour solution into reservoir and turn on  
pump for 15 seconds. Allow solution to  
flow through brew head and steam  
nozzle for several seconds. Wait 20  
minutes and repeat. Repeat process  
until solution has been run through.  
Rinse machine throughly by running  
plain cold water through machine.  
Replace shower head.  
Machine not warmed up (6 min.)  
Coffee flows through too  
coffee is ground too coarsely  
Problem: Not enough milk froth  
Check:  
Use skimmed or low-fat milk  
Steam nozzle and/or air intake  
hole clogged  
Milk is too hot  
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