Gaggia Espresso/Cappuccino Maker - Manual (Page 7)

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Espresso is served in 2 to 2 112 oz. demitasse cups. A 4 or 6 oz. cup or glass is used
for cappuccino.
Ideally, coffee beans should be ground immediately before using. Remember, it
must be an “espresso grind” for pump-driven machines.
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.
Raise the water reservoir cover (5) and with cold water to, the MAX line
indicated on reservoir For best taste, the use of bottled water is recommended.
The water reservoir (6) can be removed by filling it.
IMPORTANT When replacing reservoir, be certain that suction tube is inside the
reservoir and not kinked or blocked.
Insert plug (19) into a suitable wall outlet (see point (1) under “caution”).
Turn the power switch (1) to “On”. The power-on indicator light (4) will light up.
Make certain that the hot water/brew switch (3) is in the “Off” position.
hear
a noise it means the pump is on, turn it off immediately with the brew switch.
Priming the s 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 pump. Place an empty cup on the
plate, do not insert filter holder into brew head and press hot switch
You will hear the sound of the operating pum and after few seconds, water will start to
get out from the brewing head. Once cup is
ed,
Coffee Gaggia in now ready to be used.
set coffee switch (3) onto pos. “Off’.
Note: It may happen that the self-priming feature of the pump does not temporarily
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).
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 “On”. 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 “Off”. The Coffee Gaggia has been primed.
NOTE: The temperature ready-light (33 will automatically go on-and-off as the
machine’s boiler heats. When the light goes on, the correct water temperature for
brewing (and stearning) has been reached. Wait at least 6 minutes for the machine to
reach its Ml operating temperature (during this time, the indicator light will go on and
off frequently).
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www.espressotec.com