Gaggia manual Making Espresso, Follow the procedure described under Preparation

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 “0”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. “0”.

Espresso Gaggia in now ready to be used.

Note: It may happen that the self- 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 “0”.

The Espresso Gaggia has been primed.

d)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.

Making Espresso:

1.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.).