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 READ THIS FIRST!
For GAGGIA~~~presso/Cappuccino Makers
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.
Il. 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.

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:

1. 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.

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 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, I%, 2%, 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 cinamon on top of the froth.

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 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, appliance malfunctions or has been
basic safety precautions should always damaged in any manner. Return
be followed to reduce the risk of fire, appliance to the nearest authorized
electric shock, and/or injury to persons, service center for examination,
including the following: repair or adjustment.

1. Read all instructions and informa- 7. The use of accessory attachments

tion in this instruction book and any not recommended by the appliance
other literature included in this manufacturer may result in fire,
carton referring to this product electric shock or personal injury.
before operating or using this
appliance. 8. Do not use outdoors.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use 9. Do not let cord hang over edge of
handles or knobs. table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
3. To protect against fire, electric
shock and personal injury do not 10. Do not place on or near a hot gas
immerse cord, plugs, or appliance or electric burner, or in a heated
_-’ in water or other liquid. oven.

4. Close supervision is necessary 11. Always turn appliance “O”, then

when any appliance is used by or plug cord into the wall outlet. To
near children, disconnect, turn switch to ‘IO”, then
remove plug from wall outlet.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before cleaning. Allow to cool 12. Do not use appliance for other than
before putting on or taking off parts, intended household use.
and before cleaning the appliance.
13. Use egtreme caution when using hot
6. Do not operate any appliance with a steam.
damaged cord or plug or after the

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 hard,implements.
5. To avoid your machine scaling up, use purified’or bottled water.

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 Description of Parts:
1. On-Off switch 9. Filterholder
2. Power-on light 9a. Filter basket 1 or 2 cups
3. Hot water/brew switch (pump) 10. Drip plate
3a Temperature ready-light 1 Oa. Drip tray
4. Steam switch (temperature) 11. Brew head
5. Reservoir cover 1 la. Filterholder seal
6. Removable water knob 11 b. Showerholder
7. Steam/hot water knob 12. Shower head
8. Turbo frother steam nozzle (remo- 13. Tamper
veable) 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 3-
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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 Introduction: 2. A variety of dark roasts is available
from which you can choose to brew
As the proud owner or the Gaggia your espresso. Examples: Vienna
Espresso, you can now experience the roast, French roast, Italian roast, etc.
taste of a delicious cup of espresso or Each of these roasts is a blend of
cappuccino in the comfort of your own coffee beans that are roasted at a
home. Congratulations on making a specific temperature producing a
wise decision! specific type of flavor.
Espresso coffee, originally created in
There are decaffeinated beans that
Italy, is made by rapidly forcing water
have up to 98% of the caffeine
that has been heated to the correct content removed.
brewing temperature, through a special
finely ground coffee. The heart of the The next time you purchase coffee
Espresso Gaggia is a precision for your espresso maker, experiment
engineered pump. The pump and with one of the many kinds of coffee
water flow is easily controlled with just being sold. You may just find that it
a flick of the switch. tastes better than the blend you
have been using.
Making espresso or cappuccino is very
different from using a coventional 3. A fine “espresso grind” for pump-
coffee maker. The Espresso Gaggia driven machines must be used. Be
operates with pressure and steam and sure to ask for this when buying
it is, therefore, important to read all the coffee or when having beans ground.
instructions before using. Become Do not use a blade-type grinder
familiar with all parts of the machine because it makes too much coffee
before operating the unit. dust and produces an irregular grind.
4. The mark of real espresso is its dark
color, rich taste and the light
Important to know... brown, natural froth called “crema” in
Italian.
The taste of your coffee depends on 5. Cappuccino is simply a combination
the characteristics of the beans from of espresso and hot, frothy milk.
which it is made, the type of bean, Equal amounts of espresso, froth
where it was grown and processed. and hot milk are recommended.
. Cappuccino is usually topped with
The special flavor of a coffee bean is cinnamon, nutmeg or chocolate
determined by many factors, but its shavings.
taste and aroma are the result of the
roasting process. Most coffees 6. Espresso Coffee should be served
purchased from the supermarket are immediately after it is made.
roasted to a moderate degree.
Those beans are light in color and 7. Espresso is SeNed in 2 to 2 l/2 oz.
have a dry, rather than an oily demitasse cups. A 4 or 6 oz. cup or
surface. This is known as the glass is used for cappuccino.
American roast (in USA). 8. Ideally, coffee beans should be
ground immediately before using.
The coffee beans that are roasted Remember, it must be an “espresso
for a longer period of time and at grind” for pump-driven machines.
higher temperatures will be much
darker in color. Darker beans will 9. It’s best to store ground coffee or
produce a more flavorful cup of beans in an airtight container in the
coffee than the lightly-roasted freezer of your refrigerator. Ground
beans. coffee readily picks up food flavors.

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 Preparation: a) Place a small frothing pitcher or mug
under the steam nozzle (8).
1. Remove the water reservoir cover (5)
and fill with cold water to the MAX b) Turn the steam knob (7) on the side
line indicated on reservoir (6). For counter-clockwise to open the
best taste, the use of bottled water is steam/hot water valve, and turn the
recommended. hot water/brew switch (3) to “I”. You
The water reservoir (6) can be will hear the sound of the pump.
removed by sliding it forward and
then filling it. c) After a few seconds, a steady
stream of water will emerge from the
IMPORTANT: When replacing steam nozzle. Allow about one cup
reservoir, be certain that suction of water to fill the pitcher. Shut the
tube is inside the reservoir and not steam/hot water valve and turn hot
kinked or blocked. water/brew switch to “0”.
The Espresso Gaggia has been primed.
2. Insert plug (14) into a suitable wall
outlet (see point (1) under d) NOTE: The temperature ready-light
“caution”). (3a) will automatically go on-and-off
as the machine’s boiler heats. When
3. Turn the power switch (1) to “I”. The the light goes on, the correct water
power-on indicator light (2) will light temperature for brewing (and
up. Make certain that the hot water/ steaming) has been reached.
brew switch (3) is in the “0” position. Wait at least 6 minutes for the machine
If you hear a noise it means the to reach its full operating temperature
pump is on, turn it off immediately (during this time, the indicator light will
with the brew switch. go on and off frequently).

4. Priming the pump: This procedu- Another feature of the machine is the
re prepares the pump and fills the “no-drip system”, eliminating most of
water boiler with fresh water. This dripping from brewing head (that is
should be done whenever the normal and due to the pump pressure in
machine is switched on. the system).
The feature “no-drip system” causes a
This machine features a self-priming light gurgle, for the return of hot water
into the tank. After coffee brewing,
pump.
Place an empty cup on the drip-plate, however, a little dripping may occur due
do not insert filter holder into brew head to wet coffee grinds in the filter-holder.
and press hot water/coffee switch (3).
You will hear the sound of the Caution: Never operate pump
operating pump and after few seconds, without water in machine as
water will start to get out from the damage to the pump may occur.
brewing head. Damage of pump run without
Once cup is filled, set coffee switch (3) water is not covered by warranty.
onto pos. “0”.
Espresso Gaggia in now ready to be
used. Making Espresso:
Note: It may happen that the self- 1. Follow the procedure described
priming feature of the pump does not under Preparation.
temporarily work due to an air lock. In 2. Allow about 6 minutes for the machine to
this case water does not get out from reach its proper operating temperature.
brewing head, and the following (Use this time to set table, ‘prepare
procedure should be followed: cups, coffee, milk, etc.).

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 3. Select the correct filter basket (9a) “Perfect crema” device
and insert it in the filter holder (9). A unique
Use the small filter basket for 1 cup R disc fitted
L--l
and the large filter basket for 2 cups into the
of espresso. Then.insert the filter sr-- ftlterholder
holder (9) into the brew head (11) to will produce
warm-up. coffee giving
4. After the warm-up period, remove the perfect
the warm filter-holder (9) from the “Crema”
brew-head (11) and fill with correctly essential for the authentic espresso,
ground espresso coffee using the whatever type of grind you use.
measuring spoon provided Place Furthermore, you need only use the two-
one level measure of coffee in cup filter basket even when brewing for
one person (one level measure of coffee
basket for each cup of espresso. Do
only).
not overfill. Gently tamp down coffee
with the tamper (13) provided. Do
not compress too firmly. Preparing
5. Clean any excess coffee from the
rim of filter holder (9). Insert filter
cappuccino:
When preparing to make cappuccino,
holder into brew head (11) by have all of the ingredients at hand as
holding handle approximately 45 well as a frothing pitcher (or mug) half-
degrees to the left as you face filled with skimmed or low-fat milk and
machine. When properly aligned, cups that are larger (6 oz.) than those
move handle firmly to the right to used for espresso.
lock into position. The handle should
point to the front of the machine or
slightly to the right.
Frothing Milk:
Which kind of milk?
6. Place one or two espresso cups on The less fat content in the milk the
the drip plate (10) to line up with the denser the froth will be. Skimmed or
spouts of the filter holder. Depress hot low-fat (2%) milk will provide a thick
water/brew switch (3) to “I” position. foam. With regular milk the froth will
Espresso will start to flow into cups. quickly collapse. The Turbo-Frother will
7. When cups are 3/4 full, release brew give you all the froth required but don’t
switch to “0”. The more water. you let milk come to a boil. Let frothed milk
allow to flow, the weaker the coffee. stand for about 30 seconds before
When properly made, the espresso spooning in onto the espresso.
will have a light brown foam “crema” It may require two or three tries to
floating on the top. If not, refer to “become an expert” but you will be
Troubleshooting Hints. Remove successful at frothing milk if you give it a
cups and serve. chance. Swivel the Turbo-Frother steam
nozzle slightly outward so that you can
8. To make more espresso, carefully get the frothing pitcher under the nozzle
and slowly remove the filter holde; without hitting the base of the machine.
by moving handle to the left. Use 1. Make espresso (in a large cups) as
care as hot water will be on top of described above.
the coffee grinds in the holder. Some 2. Depress steam switch (4) to “I”.
water will continue to drip from brew 3. After 10 to 15 seconds or, when
head as filter holder is removed. temperature ready-light (3a) goes
That is normal and due to the pump on, place the frothing pitcher
pressure in the system. halffilled with low-fat milk under
Knock out used coffee grinds from Turbo Frother steam nozzle so that
filter basket and rinse. For more tip is just under the surface of the
espresso repeat steps 4 to 8 above. milk. See Fig. A.

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 4. Slowly turn steam valve knob (7)
counter clockwise to release steam. Making hot water:
IMPORTANT: The more you turn 1. Follow the procedure described
the knob, the greater the steam under preparation.
pressure for frothing.
5. Move pitcher in circular motion Turn the steam switch (4) to “I”.
keeping the tip of steam nozzle just
under surface of milk as it begins to Allow about 6 minutes for the
froth. Do not let milk come to a boil machine to reach its proper
since it will not froth. operating temperature.
6. When you have made enough froth,
turn steam knob clockwise to shut Place a pitcher under the steam
off steam and remove pitcher. Put nozzle (8).
steam switch (4) to “0” position.
7. Spoon the froth onto the espresso in Turn the hot water/brew switch (3) to
each cup and gently pour the hot milk “I” and slowly turn steam valve knob
along the side of the cup. Top (7) counter clockwise to release hot
each cup of cappuccino with a dash water.
of cinnamon, cocoa, nutmeg or
chocolate shavings. Serve. When you have made th’e desired
8. NOTE: If you want to make more quantity of hot water, turn steam
espresso immediately after steaming knob clockwise and hot water/brew
milk, the machine’s boiler must be switch to “0” to shut off hot water
refilled with water and temperature and remove pitcher.
brought down to a brewing tempera- Put steam switch (4) to “0”.
ture. Otherwise, espresso may taste
“burned”. To do this: place an empty NOTE: If you want to make espresso
cup on drip plate. immediately after making hot water,
Do not insert filter holder. Turn hot the temperature of the machine
water/brew switch (3) to “I” letting boiler must be brought down to a
cup fill with water. Turn brew switch brewing temperature. Otherwise,
“0”. You many now proceed to make espresso may taste “burned”. To do
more espresso. this: place an empty cup on drip
plate. Do not insert filter holder. Turn
AIR HOLE hot water/brew switch (3) to “I”
letting cup fill with water. Turn brew
switch “0”. You may now proceed to
make espresso.

Keeping it clean:
1. IMPORTANT: The steam nozzle
should be cleaned after each use in
FIG. A order to avoid build up of milk
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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 cloth. Hole in steam nozzle must be NOTE’: Product failure due to
kept open. A needle may be used. scale accumulation is not
covered by warranty. No other
2. Clean filter holder and filter basket in servicing should be attempted by the
warm water after use. user. Use “Gaggia cleaner” for best results.
3. Wipe body of machine with a damp
cloth asrequired. Trouble-shooting
4. Remove drip tray and plate (10, 10a) hints:
and wash in warm soapy water. Use
Problem: Coffee does not flow
sponge to clean out drip area.
Check:
5. Ground coffee will adhere to the seal CI For water in reservoir
inside of the brew head (11). Keep it 0 Filter basket clogged because
clean. coffee is too fine or compressed
too firmly
6. The shower head (12) should be Q Shower head requires cleaning
unscrewed and cleaned periodically Problem: Coffee flows too quickly
depending on frequency of use. Check:
7. After long periods of non-use, drain 0 Coffee is ground too coarsely
stale water from machine by turning Q Coffee not pressed down with
hot water/brew switch to “I”. Howe- tamper
ver, do this only after you have filled Problem: Pump makes loud noise
reservoir with fresh water. Never Check:
operate pump unless there is water 0 No water in reservoir
in reservoir (6). 0 Pump not primed
0 Coffee is ground too coarsely
8 NOTE: It is very normal for an
espresso machine to emit steam Problem: Water leaking excessively
and drip occasionally as the water from filter holder
pressure changes during use. Be Check:
certain to empty drip tray (1 Oa) as 0 Filter holder not properly inserted
required. in brew head
0 Gasket in brew head dirty or worn
0 Coffee grinds not cleaned off the
Descaling: rim of filter holder
In-hard water areas, minerals found in Problem: Espresso has little crema froth
the water will accumulate and affect Check:
operation of the unit. Approximately 0 Coffee is ground too coarsely
every four months (this can vary Q Coffee is not pressed down with
depending on use and water tamper
condition), clean the machine with Cl Coffee is too old or dried out
Gaggia descaler (in which case follow Problem: Espresso is too cold
the instructions on the packet). Check:
Remove shower head (12) and clean. c3 Machine not warmed up (6 min.)
Pour solution into reservoir and turn on a Coffee flows through too quickly-
pump for 15 seconds. Allow solution to coffee is ground too coarsely
flow through brew head and steam
nozzle for several seconds. Wait 20 Problem: Not enough milk froth
minutes and repeat. Repeat process Check:
until solution has been run through. 0 Use skimmed or low-fat milk
Rinse machine throughly by running a Steam nozzle and/or air intake
plain cold water through machine. hole clogged
Replace shower head. CI Milk is too hot

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