Gaggia Espresso - Manual (Page 7)

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.
IMPORTANT: When replacing
reservoir, be certain that suction
tube is inside the reservoir and not
kinked or blocked.
2. Insert plug (14) into a suitable wall
outlet (see point (1) under
“caution”).
3. Turn the power switch (1) to “I”. The
power-on indicator light (2) will light
up. Make certain that the hot water/
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.
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.
Once cup is filled, set coffee switch (3)
onto pos.
Espresso Gaggia in now ready to be
used.
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:
a) Place a small frothing pitcher or mug
under the steam nozzle (8).
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
The Espresso Gaggia has been primed.
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
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).
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.
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.
M a k i n g E s p r e s s o :
Follow the procedure described
under Preparation.
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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